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Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Best Luxury Gifts For The Red-Eye Traveler

For the loved one in your life who’s always asking, “How do I sleep on a red-eye flight?” here are the must-have items for getting comfortable on a plane.
Forbes

A Vanilla-Spiked DIY Coffee Liqueur for All

Two of America’s most beloved indulgences — caffeine and alcohol — join forces in coffee liqueur.
VinePair

Is Butler Service Right For You?

Once geared toward the rich and famous, butlers are available at more all-inclusive properties.
AARP

Does Sound Affect Our Perception of Taste?

Drinking wine is a complex, multisensory experience that goes well beyond mouthfeel and, as it turns out, taste.
Wine Enthusiast

What to Expect from a Cunard Queen Mary 2 Cruise...With Your Dog

Can't bear to part with your pooch? Cunard's Queen Mary 2 understands and caters for all your pet needs! Here's what you and your furry friend can expect onboard.
World of Cruising

These Little Known Islands in Maine Offer a Charming Getaway - With Delicious Seafood and Picturesque Views

Lobsters, lighthouses and quaint scenery await on the Casco Bay islands off the coast of Maine.
Travel + Leisure

Party Like It's 1899

This Willamette Valley Winery produces wine without electricity or modern machinery.
Hemispheres

Telluride’s Après Is Just As Good As Its Skiing

If you’re the type of person who likes looking at snow but not playing in it, Telluride just might be your place.
Forbes

10 Unique Ways to See the Best Fall Foliage in America

Fall is America’s favorite season, and not just for the pumpkin spice–flavored everything.
Travel Awaits

Wineries, Astronomy, and Caving Beckon in Burnet County

Our guide to this tranquil, often overlooked slice of the Hill Country.
Texas Monthly

Growing up Gullah in Daufuskie Island

One woman on this tiny island is keeping centuries old culture alive.
Fodor's

Railbiking is a New Adventurous Way to Experience Train Travel

What you need to know about railbiking, the newest adventure travel trend.
Travel & Leisure

The Carousel That Saved a Town

Entering the octagonal brick building that houses Albany, Oregon's carousel is like stepping into a children's picture book.
Atlas Obscura

10 Essential Restaurants in Sugar Land​

Whether craving quality Italian, a burger and fries, or mouthwatering Indian cuisine, Sugar Land has it all
Eater Houston

How to make a Vacation Home Your Most Lucrative Investment

Passive income, family time, handsome profits upon selling—if you do it right, your vacation home can do it all. These tips from finance and real estate experts will help maximize your returns.
Better Homes & Gardens

Swim with Dolphins Around the Islands of This National Park in Mexico

Head to Baja California Sur for lava cliffs, sea caves, and private-beach vibes.
Thrillist

'No exits, no lights, no air.' Did Astroworld security failures put thousands at risk?

Eyewitnesses and experts question issues on the festival grounds that may have contributed to a stampede.
Houston Chronicle

This Oregon Road Trip Will Bring You to Charming Small Towns, Beautiful Landscapes, and Craft Breweries

Oregon is the ultimate road trip destination — discover the high desert, mountains, and coast.
Travel + Leisure

Meet The Matriarchs Behind Some Of Your Favorite Southern Restaurants

"You may come in as a stranger, but you leave as a member of our family."
Southern Living

The Gravity-Defying Mail Jumpers of Lake Geneva

The teenager straddles the window's edge, calculating the distance to the dock. Dressed in a casual uniform of blue shorts and a red polo shirt, he is poised and athletic, his hand gripping a newspaper with mail nestled inside.
Atlas Obscura

GaGa's Belly: Why Women March

Thirteen minutes of perfection. She jumped off a roof, she performed acrobatic stunts while suspended from cables, she danced in heels, she sang (no lip syncing!), she played instruments and changed wardrobes, and she was flawless.
HuffPost

A Foodie Oasis Emerges in Lubbock

While Lubbock is known for being flat and dry, The Nicolett has risen out of the High Plains and is staking a claim to destination dining.
Texas Highways

My Food Journey to Health

Two years ago, my registered dietitian friend and I were on our second glass of wine, shooting the breeze and talking business, when we decided to swap services—I would help her with her marketing and blog writing, and she would put me on a meal plan.
Good Grit

Back to Nature

Hey, gym rats, I'm talking to you! Do you ever get tired of cardio machines, protein bars, and those tiny gym shower stalls barely contained by an always-too-small plastic curtain?
Good Grit

This Luxury Skincare Duo Smoothed My Skin in a Week

This line is truly the dynamic duo of skin care.
Well & Good

Huntsville, Alabama: More Than Rocket Science

When your prestige comes from being home to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and your residents are known for being brainiacs, it’s both a blessing and a curse.
Forbes

New Lubbok Attractions Bring an Artsy Flair to the Ranching Town

These recent additions to the Panhandle landscape make it an all-new getaway.
Texas Highways

A New Mayo Clinic Diet Report Shows People's Motivation for Weight Loss has Changed - Here's Why That Matters

A new report by the Mayo Clinic says that people are more motivated by health
Eating Well

When Your Kid Leaves Home For Good

When my son accepted the job that will take him away from us, it was different from all of his other departures. Before, I knew he'd be back.
HuffPost

Only the Stones Remain

A hand-built monument to Te-lah-nay, a Yuchi woman who defied displacement, shows Rebecca Deurlein how heroism grows, step by step and stone by stone.
Hidden Compass

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu: A Model for Sustainability

The Maldives is a true private island experience, one that is dreamlike to visitors, but also one that takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to operate.
Ankha Magazine

7 International Direct Flights From Houston, Starting Under $250

Here are the top international flights from Houston, selected for their short flight times and spectacular access to locales you won’t want to miss.
Matador Network

I got tired of big cruise ships so splashed out on a small, 140-passenger cruise. Here's why it was worth the money.

Business Insider

This Houston Program Turns Veterans Into Urban Farmers

Growing Urban Farmers teaches veterans how to use their skills to make a living from working the soil, improving their mental health along the way.
Texas Monthly

15 Best Things to Do in Downtown Houston to Make the Most of Your Trip

As the fourth largest city in the nation, Houston, Texas, is hot — and not just from its legendary humidity.
All Getaways