San Antonio, Texas, sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. Which means, in a nut shell, that there’s not much snow and it can getting pretty darn hot here during the summer. So while some might be inclined to give the city a wide berth between say, June and September, it doesn’t have to be that w...

South Padre Island, Texas, might be known as a popular Spring Break destination. But there are good reasons (appropriate ones) to consider making this a family getaway once the college crowds depart. That have nothing to do with wet t-shirt contests or bar crawls.For one, there’s the beach. Yes, it’...

Corpus Christi, Texas, might be beloved by travelers for its in-city broad sandy beaches and proximity to even more sand-dusted shore. But as nature lovers can attest, there’s more to the great outdoors in these parts than just frothing surf and beach-side sunsets.For one, any ornithologist worth th...

When you’re going through the Big D (and we do mean Dallas, Texas) it would be remiss to think that this busy Southern city is all rodeos and chicken fried steak. And if you don’t believe it, put the cultural offerings around downtown Dallas at the top of your to-do list. You’ll find yourself a worl...

Austin, Texas, is a thoroughly modern city, and you’ll find plenty of hotels in Austin to reassure you that this is, in fact, the twenty-first century. But for those who’d rather find a place to room that hints at the historic - those early days of Austin when cattle drive and the Texas Rangers wer...

Given, hotels in Austin, Texas, provide easy access to all this booming city has to offer, often for only the effort of walking a few blocks. But whether it’s your first or your tenth time to this laid-back urban center, we’re here to assure you that there are equally good reasons to consider bookin...

Sure, ropes, spurs, steeds and steers may have played a part in the shaping of the Lone Star State, but these days you’ll find Texas a much more modern place. Mostly. If you know where to look, you just might find that your Texas vacation morphs into something a little more epic, more histor...

Food is delectably complicated in Texas, the only place one is likely to find dramatically different barbecue styles in the spread of a single state, or get into an argument over the origins of chili. This is, of course, a direct result of the state’s salty heritage, a history shaped in part...

Let’s be fair. The Lone Star state has a very long list of assets to seriously win over anyone considering the possibility of Texas travel. And we’re not just talking beautiful beaches, rolling Hill Country and cultural attractions aplenty, either. It’s theme parks and wild rides...

Texas happens to be the largest state in the contiguous United States. In other words, it’s big. Which could theoretically make it tricky to decide just where and how to find a focus for any Texas travel you might be plotting. We’re here to help, in a fashion. A fine focus? Texas wines...