Travel

Eco News

Fort Worth-based American Airlines commits to use of eco-friendly fuel Fort Worth-based American Airlines commits to use of eco-friendly fuel By Teresa Gubbins

2.26.21  |  10:48 am

Fort Wort-based American Airlines is partnering with accounting firm Deloitte to reduce emissions by pushing for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF ...

Texas travel

Luxury boutique hotel and cafe tucks into trendy Texas location Luxury boutique hotel and cafe tucks into trendy Texas location By Katie Friel

2.12.21  |  4:23 pm

A luxury hotel is checking into Austin's trendy South Congress area. Colton House Hotel, billed as a luxury property ...

blast from the past

New Texas museum exhibit uncovers tragic tale of lost city of Pompeii New Texas museum exhibit uncovers tragic tale of lost city of Pompeii By Steven Devadanam

2.8.21  |  4:03 pm

With the world in the grip of harrowing global pandemic, mass catastrophes are suddenly much more relatable. And few historic ...

4141 is home

President George H.W. Bush's beloved train treks to new Texas home President George H.W. Bush's beloved train treks to new Texas home By Steven Devadanam

2.5.21  |  1:24 pm

In December 2018, hundreds of Texans lined the railroad near W. Hardy Toll Road to salute the historic Union Pacific ...

Unlocking the anticipation

Fort Worth hotel checks in among Forbes' most anticipated openings Fort Worth hotel checks in among Forbes' most anticipated openings By John Egan

2.2.21  |  9:11 am

Fort Worth’s Hotel Dryce hasn’t even opened its doors yet, but it’s already generating some serious buzz ...

Get outside

Texas startup creates otherworldly campers for your outdoor adventures Texas startup creates otherworldly campers for your outdoor adventures By Laura Furr Mericas, InnovationMap

2.1.21  |  10:32 am

In 2014 Garrett Finney, a former senior architect at the Habitability Design Center at NASA, brought his expertise in what ...

Royal treatment

Embark on a fairy-tale getaway at this Texas Hill Country castle Embark on a fairy-tale getaway at this Texas Hill Country castle By John Egan

1.28.21  |  1:21 pm

Are you yearning for the royal treatment during a getaway but want to stay in Texas? If so, you might ...

something's cooking

All-star Texas chef cooks up new Hill Country bistro and bar All-star Texas chef cooks up new Hill Country bistro and bar By John Egan

1.26.21  |  4:46 pm

An acclaimed Texas chef is trading the big city for the Hill Country. Chef Ryan Hildebrand stunned Houston in November ...

Texas travel

New luxury hotel adds sparkling appeal to San Antonio's River Walk New luxury hotel adds sparkling appeal to San Antonio's River Walk By Jade Esteban Estrada

1.22.21  |  3:25 pm

A stylish new hotel is coming to one of Texas' most popular tourist destinations. Thompson San Antonio is preparing for ...

Airport News

Flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Dubai resume in spring via Emirates Flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Dubai resume in spring via Emirates By Teresa Gubbins

1.19.21  |  10:17 am

Flights from DFW to Dubai will resume in March, according to a release from Emirates. The Dubai-based airline will resume ...

Hotel news

Luxurious new lunar-themed hotel plans arrival in Texas' Space City Luxurious new lunar-themed hotel plans arrival in Texas' Space City By Steven Devadanam

1.15.21  |  9:35 am

A new luxury inn coming to Houston draws inspiration from healthcare and aerospace, two of the city's pillar industries ...

Premier properties

Architectural Digest draws up list of 7 best Airbnb rentals in Austin Architectural Digest draws up list of 7 best Airbnb rentals in Austin By John Egan

1.12.21  |  10:09 am

If you're looking to make the first part of 2021 a bit brighter, perhaps a Texas road trip is ...

Texas escapes

Largest spa in Texas to debut as oasis for opulent treatments Largest spa in Texas to debut as oasis for opulent treatments By Steven Devadanam

1.7.21  |  11:54 am

Given the abject travesty that 2020 was for so many, a little pampering is more than in order this year ...

Spring Break News

Southwest Airlines rolls out crazy $29 spring break sale Southwest Airlines rolls out crazy $29 spring break sale By Teresa Gubbins

1.5.21  |  5:05 pm

For those already dreaming about spring break, Southwest Airlines Co. has a four-day sale with tickets starting as low as ...

Leaving the house

Texas 'flexcations' and 'boondocking' among top travel trends for 2021 Texas 'flexcations' and 'boondocking' among top travel trends for 2021 By Stephanie Allmon Merry

1.5.21  |  10:14 am

It turns out, travelers around the United States actually like fresh air. They don't mind driving a few hours ...

Flying high

This Texas airport is the best in the U.S., according to the TSA This Texas airport is the best in the U.S., according to the TSA By Steven Devadanam

12.30.20  |  2:01 pm

While this has been a harrowing and surreal year for the airline industry due to the global pandemic, there are ...

Bring on the tourists

Travel + Leisure heralds Fort Worth among top 50 U.S. places for 2021 Travel + Leisure heralds Fort Worth among top 50 U.S. places for 2021 By John Egan

12.23.20  |  10:12 am

None of us has a travel crystal ball, so we don’t know when it’ll be safe to take ...

Making Connections

Largest U.S. land bridge for people and wildlife debuts in Texas Largest U.S. land bridge for people and wildlife debuts in Texas By Katie Friel

12.16.20  |  9:35 am

A very special public (and animal!) works project is now open in one of Texas' most popular destinations. Robert L ...

Texas travel

Southwest Airlines takes off from Dallas with new Texas route for $29 Southwest Airlines takes off from Dallas with new Texas route for $29 By Steven Devadanam

12.14.20  |  1:01 pm

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has wheeled out a new way to get to Houston — cheap. Beginning April 12, 2021, Southwest customers ...