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Tiny cabins, locals-only hotel deals + 7 more Texas travel tips in June

Getaway Piney Woods boasts 40 tiny cabins spread across 99 acres of remote, beautiful Texas land.

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Ah, summer. The days are long, the nights short, and the heat unforgiving. Sometimes, it's just not enough to hang around at home on the weekends when you could be spending time exploring a different city or small town. Need help deciding where to take a quick vacation, road trip, or staycation? Here are nine events and happenings to help plan a fun-filled getaway in June.

Around Texas

All Hotel ZaZa locations in Texas are giving a $100 credit for hotel spa services, room service, poolside snacks or drinks, and more during stays from now until Monday, September 2, with the promo code "ROADTRIP." The hotel chain is also partnering with Austin-based hot sauce brand Yellowbird to spice up their food and beverage menu with the addition of summer corn fritters and two new cocktails: Little Birdie and Spicy Sundown.

In the Hill Country

ICYMI: The highly anticipated Camp Landa RV Resort recently opened in downtown New Braunfels just in time for the city's popular summer vacation season. The resort brings classic 1960s "Great American Getaway" vibes throughout its RV sites and Cozy Cabins, offering fun outdoor amenities like a heated pool with a swim-up bar, a dog park, pickleball courts, and more. Rates for back-in RV sites begin at $62.86 in June, and Cozy Cabins are available starting at $174 per night.

Texas wine-lovers who want to spend more time in Johnson City will appreciate Carter Creek Winery Resort and Spa's new "A Taste of Hill Country" curated experience. The package provides overnight accommodations in one of the resort's deluxe villas, lavish resort spa amenities, and three premium wine tastings at Carter Creek Winery, William Chris Vineyards, and Lost Draw Cellars. Starting rates for the "A Taste of Hill Country" package begin at $139 per night. Reservations can be booked via Carter Creek's website or by calling 1-855-386-0052.

In Austin

European-inspired resort Commodore Perry Estate is launching a locals-only offer this summer, but for all Texans: A 30 percent discount on the best available rate, and a $100 dining credit for Lutie's, the estate's on-site farm-to-table restaurant. But for those coming in from out of town, "The Austin Escape" package alternatively offers a $150 resort credit and an on-property Mercedez Benz for the duration of the stay. Last, but not least, "The Suite Escape" will provide a 15 percent discount on any suite booking, a $150 resort credit, daily breakfast, and an exclusive San Saba amenity. Nightly rates begin at $449 for a room, and $961 for a suite, and can be booked online via aubergeresorts.com.

In Houston

Rusk House Serviced Apartments, a brand new accommodation for long-term stays in Houston, opened in mid-May in the heart of downtown. Guests can book weeklong stays in luxurious and furnished one or two-bedroom apartments that come with fully equipped kitchens, bathroom amenities, wifi, and more. Each apartment combines the best of both worlds by offering the comfort and convenience of home with hotel-style amenities like housekeeping, coffee, same day dry cleaning, and on-site dining options. Opening rates begin at $199 per night, with special rates based on the length of a guest's stay.

In Round Top

Going on vacation doesn't have to mean getting on a plane or going on a long drive. In fact, Dallasites can escape the city bustle with a relatively short (3.5 hour) drive to Round Top for a small town getaway. For visitors who can't get enough of Round Top's charming atmosphere, several boutique hotels are offering up to 25 percent off weeknight stays from Sunday through Thursday with the promo code "SUMMER25." Hotels participating in the summer special include Red Antler Luxury Bungalows, Hotel Lulu, Wander Inn, Round Top Inn, Round Top Motel, Kobza Haus. The Frenchie will offer the special for August-only stays. Travelers can book their stays by calling their hotel of choice, or visiting their websites.

Across North Texas

Texican Court in Irving is offering an exclusive Six Flags Over Texas In Arlington package for thrill-seeking dynamic duos looking to get away for the weekend during the summer. In addition to overnight accommodations for two at the hotel, the special will offer guests two tickets to Six Flags (a short 20-30 minute drive away), complimentary breakfast at Two Mules Cantina, and free hotel parking. Nightly rates for the Six Flags package begin at $252.

Travelers looking to enjoy the beauty of Texas nature can head to Larue and disconnect at Getaway Piney Woods, a collection of 40 tiny cabins sprawled across 99 acres of land located 1.5 hours outside Dallas. Each cabin comes with all the relaxing amenities you need to unplug from city life – including a cellphone lockbox – so you can plug into a rejuvenating stay without distraction. Bring a book, a guitar, or a portable speaker and reconnect with what makes you happy. Rates at Getaway Piney Woods begin at $139 per night in June. Read more about the experience in this story.

Back by popular demand: Backyard Unplugged nights at the Hotel Drover in Fort Worth are returning every Friday and Saturday night from 7-10 pm, all summer long. Hotel guests and visitors are invited to this free public event, which features special themed events every month, live music, and exclusive cocktails. June's lineup of musicians include Cory Michael (June 7), Scotty Issacs (June 8), Michael Lisenby (June 14), Sarah Schafer (June 15), and more.

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Travel advisory

Top tips to navigate DFW Airport during busy, busy spring break 2026

DFW Airport

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Spring break travel through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will require some planning and patience for both passengers and their chauffeurs. According to a release, 4.7 million customers are expected to travel to, from, and through the airport during the 2026 spring break travel period, March 5-March 24.

The busiest days (when curbsides and routes in and out of the airport will be most congested) are expected to be the weekends of March 13-16 and March 20-23, they say.

The top three overall busiest days, and volume of customers traveling to, through, or from DFW, are expected to be:

March 15: 262,000
March 22: 259,000
March 13: 253,000

The top five busiest days, and volume of customers beginning or ending their trip at DFW, are expected to be:

March 22: 126,000
March 13: 125,000
March 15: 123,000
March 12: 118,000
March 19: 116,000

"With many North Texas school districts observing spring break during the same week of March 16-20, travel demand will be more concentrated than usual, making it especially important for customers to plan ahead - including prebooking parking, allowing extra travel time and using DFW’s digital tools to help navigate peak conditions," airport officials say in the release.

Terminal curbs and access roadways will experience the highest congestion from late morning hours into the early evening each day, they say. There will also be especially heavy traffic when approaching terminals from the north, they say.

"Terminal C roadway detours remain in place on International Parkway as bridge construction continues," they advise. "Terminal C is only accessible via the southbound entrance from International Parkway. Customers arriving from the sout, will be required to travel northbound past all terminal entrances and take the left-hand U-turn exit before the North Exit Plaza to return to southbound International Parkway. Then, all customers will take the existing left-hand exit to Terminal C."

Here are some tips they give to help make travel through DFW Airport smoother during spring break:

Arrive early: Plan to arrive at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights. Using drivetime apps to check traffic conditions will ensure proper planning of transit times needed to park, check-in and clear security screening ahead of departure.

The DFW Airport mobile app, available on iOS and Android, can help provide:

Live parking availability and security wait times.
Terminal-specific alerts and construction updates.
Push notifications for helpful information.

Consider public transit: DART's Silver Line connects Plano to Terminal B with stops in Richardson, Addison, Carrollton and Coppell, while DART’s Orange Line, with service from Plano, downtown Dallas, and Irving provides direct access to Terminal A. Trinity Metro’s TEXRail connects riders to Terminal B. Additionally, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) offers service from Dallas and Fort Worth to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, with terminal access via the TRE Link shuttle. For details on transit schedules and fares, visit DART or Trinity Metro.

Prebook parking: By prebooking parking online, customers can get the best rates as well as save decision-making time when arriving at the airport. In addition to terminal parking options, Express and Remote parking lots provide quick and convenient shuttle service to every terminal.

Follow curbside rules and parking protocols: DFW officials remind that terminal curbs are reserved for active loading and unloading only. Customers waiting to pick up passengers should use designated free cell phone lots or one-hour parking inside terminal garages.

A perk for AA customers: Customers flying American Airlines may check in at any terminal and go through security at the location with the shortest wait times, then connect to their gate using Skylink. Based on live traffic conditions, access into Terminals A, B and C are typically quickest from the north, while Terminals D and E are generally easiest to access from the south, they advise.

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