Travel

Pandemic passport

Austin airport offers first international flights since COVID-19 Austin airport offers first international flights since COVID-19 By John Egan

7.6.20  |  12:22 pm

Just ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, local travelers gained a little bit of freedom. On July 1, two ...

waste away here

Texas' new Margaritaville resort now open for laid-back summer escapes Texas' new Margaritaville resort now open for laid-back summer escapes By Steven Devadanam

7.3.20  |  10:28 am

Jimmy Buffett fans are in luck. The first Texas location of Margaritaville Lake Resort has officially opened to guests. Set ...

Holiday bummer

Popular Texas beaches close for 4th of July weekend due to COVID-19 Popular Texas beaches close for 4th of July weekend due to COVID-19 By Steven Devadanam

7.2.20  |  12:48 pm

Vacationers hoping to while away the 4th of July weekend on a Galveston beach will have to look elsewhere. Ditto ...

Earth to Mars

Blast to Mars in this stellar new exhibit at a Texas science museum Blast to Mars in this stellar new exhibit at a Texas science museum By Steven Devadanam

7.2.20  |  10:43 am

Given the state of the world in 2020, one couldn’t be blamed for fantasizing about life on another planet ...

Now Open

Austin's landmark estate opens doors to stunning hotel and restaurant Austin's landmark estate opens doors to stunning hotel and restaurant By Katie Friel

6.29.20  |  10:50 am

Austin's storied Commodore Perry Estate is entering its next chapter as a luxury destination resort. On Monday, June 29 ...

Travel Advisory

New York announces quarantine for Texas travelers after COVID-19 spike New York announces quarantine for Texas travelers after COVID-19 spike By Katie Friel

6.24.20  |  1:01 pm

Travelers from Texas going to New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut must quarantine for 14 days or face a hefty ...

cruise controlled

Carnival Cruise Line suspends travel from Galveston due to COVID-19 Carnival Cruise Line suspends travel from Galveston due to COVID-19 By Steven Devadanam

6.23.20  |  9:12 am

In May, Carnival Cruise Line announced that it would resume services from Galveston beginning August 1. Galveston would be just ...

Get out of town

West Texas steakhouse with ranch cabins serves up rustic getaway West Texas steakhouse with ranch cabins serves up rustic getaway By Cindy Brzostowski

6.22.20  |  1:04 pm

Though many are eager to travel again after the lockdown, a crowded destination is probably the last place to visit ...

Country on the Big Screen

Central Texas drive-in among lucky few to host Garth Brooks concert Central Texas drive-in among lucky few to host Garth Brooks concert By Alex Bentley

6.19.20  |  8:58 am

Country superstar Garth Brooks is going on the road again without ever having to leave home. On Saturday, June 27 ...

safer skies

Major U.S. airline enacts strict no mask, no travel policy Major U.S. airline enacts strict no mask, no travel policy By Steven Devadanam

6.17.20  |  9:11 am

While Americans are currently free to choose whether or not to wear masks in public, those who opt not to ...

Movies are Back

USA Film Festival to host in-person event in Texas for 50th edition USA Film Festival to host in-person event in Texas for 50th edition By Alex Bentley

6.16.20  |  9:02 am

The USA Film Festival, which had previously postponed its annual event in April, has rescheduled its in-theater program for June ...

safe travels

United Airlines takes off with new pre-travel COVID-19 checklist United Airlines takes off with new pre-travel COVID-19 checklist By Steven Devadanam

6.12.20  |  11:53 am

With summer travel taking off, one airline is unrolling a new checklist for travelers to ensure safety during the COVID-19 ...

Back on track

Premium bus operator hits the road again with return of Austin routes Premium bus operator hits the road again with return of Austin routes By Stephanie Allmon Merry

6.10.20  |  6:00 am

Vonlane buses are revving their engines again. After weeks without service due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Dallas-based luxury bus ...

Surf's Up

Famed Texas waterpark sets splashy reopening date Famed Texas waterpark sets splashy reopening date By Katie Friel

6.9.20  |  3:11 pm

It's early June and if these triple-digit temps are any indication, Texas is in for a very hot summer ...

Texas travel

New RV resort brings Hill Country retro vibe into unlikely Texas city New RV resort brings Hill Country retro vibe into unlikely Texas city By Steven Devadanam

6.9.20  |  8:56 am

The advent of summer means Americans are geared up to travel — especially after enduring months of  COVID-19 lockdown. But as ...

Airport News

Low-cost airline ramps back up nonstop flights out of Austin airport Low-cost airline ramps back up nonstop flights out of Austin airport By Teresa Gubbins

6.8.20  |  3:32 pm

With COVID-19 shutdowns starting to be lifted, Florida-based discount carrier Spirit Airlines is restarting the engines on nonstop routes out ...

Coronavirus News

American Airlines flights pick back up in response to customer demand American Airlines flights pick back up in response to customer demand By Teresa Gubbins

6.5.20  |  3:00 pm

In the latest step of recovery from the coronavirus shutdown, American Airlines is reigniting summer travel by restoring more flights ...

On the road again

Texas-based Vonlane revs up luxury bus charters to U.S. destinations Texas-based Vonlane revs up luxury bus charters to U.S. destinations By John Egan

6.5.20  |  9:05 am

In response to pandemic-triggered travel interruptions, Dallas-based high-end bus operator Vonlane is expanding its services to include out-of-state charters and ...

Park and Bark

Hill Country restaurant ponies up new 2-acre dog park alongside eatery Hill Country restaurant ponies up new 2-acre dog park alongside eatery By Lindsey Wilson

6.4.20  |  3:58 pm

The Boerne restaurant Dog & Pony Grill is living up to its name (the first part, at least) with the opening ...