Travel

Impact of COVID-19

Austin hotels suffered biggest drop in revenue ever due to COVID-19 Austin hotels suffered biggest drop in revenue ever due to COVID-19 By John Egan

9.16.20  |  3:35 pm

In what it calls an economic “bloodbath,” a consulting firm says hotels in the Austin area suffered the biggest drop ...

Great Outdoors Getaway

Traverse Texas state parks in a luxury RV for the ultimate fall escape Traverse Texas state parks in a luxury RV for the ultimate fall escape

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9.15.20  |  12:00 pm

With back-to-school in full swing, many families are already looking ahead to a much-needed vacation. But with COVID-19 concerns still ...

Summer vacation vibes

Texas' largest crystal lagoon extends dates for last-minute getaways Texas' largest crystal lagoon extends dates for last-minute getaways By Steven Devadanam

9.14.20  |  3:56 pm

Since opening in July, the Summer Lagoonfest at Lago Mar in Texas City has made quite the splash. More than ...

And scene!

UT Austin and San Antonio museum lift curtain on glamorous new exhibit UT Austin and San Antonio museum lift curtain on glamorous new exhibit By Katie Friel

9.14.20  |  8:56 am

Two of Texas' premier cultural institutions are collaborating on a glitzy new show. For the first time ever, the McNay ...

in the stars

Opulent Texas hotel and spa shine with prestigious double 5-star award Opulent Texas hotel and spa shine with prestigious double 5-star award By Steven Devadanam

9.8.20  |  8:57 am

Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta has five shimmering reasons to celebrate, as his Post Oak Hotel in Uptown has received the ...

Getaway #goals

New boutique hotel beckons for a getaway to charming North Texas town New boutique hotel beckons for a getaway to charming North Texas town By Stephanie Allmon Merry

9.7.20  |  10:30 am

Granbury, located 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth, has long been a delightful destination for a quick North Texas getaway ...

Staycation's All I ever wanted

Fantastical Fredericksburg tree house roots among most popular Airbnbs Fantastical Fredericksburg tree house roots among most popular Airbnbs By Katie Friel

9.3.20  |  9:33 am

Looking for an escape? (Aren't we all?) Lucky for Austinites, one of the nation's most popular Airbnb destinations ...

attention, passengers

Major U.S. airline drops fees to change flights and adds free standby Major U.S. airline drops fees to change flights and adds free standby By Steven Devadanam

8.31.20  |  4:00 pm

A major airline is making travel a lot easier amid the global pandemic. United Airlines announced that it is permanently ...

Airport News

American Airlines grounds service to 15 U.S. cities during October American Airlines grounds service to 15 U.S. cities during October By Teresa Gubbins

8.24.20  |  3:13 pm

If you're thinking about a trip to Kalamazoo this fall, you may want to plan otherwise: During October, American ...

Can't Close the Cosmos

Magical West Texas attraction reopens for spectacular stargazing Magical West Texas attraction reopens for spectacular stargazing By Lindsey Wilson

8.24.20  |  9:11 am

After closing on March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory is ...

Texas travel

5 top Texas hotel-resorts with wild waterparks for late summer escapes 5 top Texas hotel-resorts with wild waterparks for late summer escapes By Celestina Blok

8.21.20  |  3:49 pm

While this summer has felt endless for many families, kids will be back in school soon enough (if they're ...

Socially Distant Stay

You deserve a sophisticated staycation at W Austin You deserve a sophisticated staycation at W Austin

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8.20.20  |  12:00 pm

If your big summer vacation plans were dashed because of COVID-19, don't worry: W Austin's got you. The ...

Check It Out

Top San Antonio hotel finally unveils its major makeover Top San Antonio hotel finally unveils its major makeover By Lindsey Wilson

8.19.20  |  9:36 am

In a bout of unfortunate timing, the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter just announced that it completed a total renovation at ...

Hit the Road

Where to rent an RV for all your amazing summer road trips Where to rent an RV for all your amazing summer road trips

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8.18.20  |  12:00 pm

Summer 2020 might go down in history as #RVSummer, as the hotel on wheels allows people to hit the road ...

Gotta Getaway

Major travel site crowns Austin among the best cities for a quick trip Major travel site crowns Austin among the best cities for a quick trip By Lindsey Wilson

8.17.20  |  10:35 am

Vacations this year might not be far-flung, weeks-long affairs. Instead, we're looking for cheaper spots that are only a ...

Reopening Texas

Hill Country resort opens lazy river to locals to get away for the day Hill Country resort opens lazy river to locals to get away for the day By Katie Friel

8.14.20  |  9:05 am

If the dog days of summer seem particularly brutal this year, you're not alone. One Hill Country resort is ...

Stay a Spell

Best city in U.S. for a staycation is right in your own Texas ... Best city in U.S. for a staycation is right in your own Texas backyard

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8.10.20  |  2:00 pm

The personal finance site WalletHub just named Plano as the best city in the country for a staycation, and it ...

Staycation station

Austin company books unique local lodgings for the ultimate staycation Austin company books unique local lodgings for the ultimate staycation By John Egan

8.7.20  |  3:00 pm

Latching onto rising interest in staycations, Austin-based vacation rental provider Top Trip Rentals has rebranded as Lodgewell and plans to ...

Lauded lodging

Charming Hill Country bed-and-breakfast checks in with travel award Charming Hill Country bed-and-breakfast checks in with travel award By John Egan

8.3.20  |  3:55 pm

With the coronavirus pandemic grounding long-distance travel plans for a lot of Austinites, the desire for a close-by getaway has ...