Boo! The haunting season lurks just around the shadowed corner. What better way to get a squeal or an unexpected delight than a stay at one of the haunted hotels in Texas—if you dare. Visit popular destinations such as San Antonio, Galveston, and Austin, and book a...
For the history buff, staying in a historic lodge or cabin offers a bucket list experience. You can get outdoors and enjoy the varied climate across the state and enjoy a bit of history in one of the lodges or cabins. These are my recommendations for the best Texas...
If 2020 has taught me anything, it is that travel is vital. Though in a crunch, a travelogue can provide hours of enjoyment. It's one more way that we at Wander are looking to Bring Travel Home for our readers. As an avid travelogue reader, here are the top travel...
As the most historic small town in Texas, Bastrop offers a quaint downtown area flanked with walkable streets brimming with historic structures. Along with history, Bastrop is an outdoor enthusiast's dream with four state and regional park areas to explore. For your...
Looking for a road trip across Texas, perhaps you have a long weekend and want some beach time close to home? Head to the Texas Gulf Coast for a heavy serving of seafood and sand. About an hour south of Houston, Galveston Island offers a quick getaway. Stroll the...
Don’t let the gray skies of winter turn your mood gray. Plan a getaway to the warm turquoise water of the Caribbean in the Dominican Republic. So pack your bags and head to the land of rum and coffee with your stay at the Hilton La Romana for Adults, an all-inclusive...
Austin is the darling of Texas and more people move into town than any other city in the U.S. Find a dining scene with everything from food trucks to fine dining. And the live music billows out of downtown honky-tonks or city-wide music festivals. The museums add a...
Across North America, plant lovers flock to botanical gardens for inspiration. With a phone in hand, garden enthusiasts snap photos of exotic plants. Then dreamy glazed pots overflowing with container gardens need a photo. And what can top a rose garden with a...
For those who love the ritual of afternoon tea, four o’clock strikes and one pines for a dainty teacup in the shadow of a silver-plated three-tier stand. Sitting in an overstuffed leather chair while a tea attendant pours hot water into a stout china teapot is a...
Explore the last frontier to see where the evergreen forest meets the sapphire waters of the Inside Passage. Float by coastal cottages dressed in weathered shingles as the windswept lighthouses silently guide fishermen back to shore. An Alaskan cruise magically blends...