Family Summer Getaway — The Woodlands Resort

Already thinking about your family’s summer getaway?  You’re probably looking for a destination that offers something for everyone — golf, spa, tennis, an amazing pool experience and plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained. Look no further than The Woodlands Resort. 
In less than an hour, you can be lounging in a tropical paradise with [...]

Fresh Ways to Enjoy Cancun

Cancun and the Treasures of the Carribean
I had the luxury of previewing the launch of “Cancun and the Treasures of the Caribbean”, a new promotional campaign hosted by the Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB).

We stayed at Le Méridien Cancun Resort & Spa
(www.starwoodhotels.com) which has elegant rooms and beautiful balconies. Upon arrival, we were greeted [...]

WEEKENDER: The Westin La Cantera

The Westin La Cantera is a Hill Country must see.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary with a $12 million property renovation, its amenities are fresh and exciting.
The signature restaurant, Francesca’s at Sunset, features Southwestern “Farm-to-table” cuisine. More than 80 percent of the fare is from South Texas ranchers, farmers and vintners.
Golf is big. La Cantera is the [...]

Beverly Hills Wedding News

The Four Seasons Completes Extensive Renovation and
Unveils New Restaurant Hotspot
It’s that time of year again when Texans begin flocking to cooler climates.  And for those of you headed to Los Angeles and Malibu this summer, the Four Seasons Hotel has recently completed a $33 million dollar renovation.  Think 1940’s Hollywood for the guest rooms and [...]

The Natural State: Arkansas

Arkansas is a natural for outdoor activities. With magnificent mountain ranges, millions of acres of national forests, 600,000 acres of lakes and 9,000 miles of streams and rivers, few states in mid-America can equal her great outdoors. Famous for unparalleled fishing opportunities, the state also offers a wide variety of canoeing [...]

Florida’s Emerald Coast

Not every beach should be a scene. For those wanting good food, quality family time, and a great place to relax and unwind, head to Destin. Named for the beautiful emerald waters off the Gulf of Mexico, Florida’s Emerald Coast boasts 24 miles of sugar white sand beaches, raucous entertainment and comfort food [...]

Family Summer Getaway

Already thinking about your family’s summer getaway? You’re probably looking for a destination that offers something for everyone — golf, spa, tennis, an amazing pool experience and plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained. Look no further than The Woodlands Resort.
In less than an hour, you can be lounging in a tropical paradise [...]

San Diego Spa Scene

All Fresco treatment rooms and easy access to the Pacific Ocean make San Diego an ideal spa destination.
Downtown Darling
Vibe: Indulge at the Silk Road-inspired Sè Spa featuring treatments from Southeast Asia, India, Northern Africa and Japan.  The journey begins in the relaxation lounge with signature martinis as you await your therapist.  Then, a great twist [...]

Houston’s Mexican Riviera: PUNTA MITA

Imagine taking a short two-hour flight from Houston and finding yourself in one of the most enchanting resort developments of Mexico’s Pacific Coast.  With activities ranging from high-end golf, tennis, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, surfing, fishing, yacht charters, rare bird and whale watching, Punta Mita is the new “It Destination” for Texans seeking a relaxing [...]

Six Saturdays on St. Lucia

Nestled comfortably among its well-known Caribbean neighbors, Martinique and Barbados, St. Lucia sits in its own pocket of paradise. Upon approach, this active volcanic island rises above the horizon, the peaks of the Pitons appearing as the stars of this show.
The other stars are Almond’s Smuggler’s Cove and Morgan Bay all-inclusive resorts. These [...]

Splendor in the Sand: The Atlantis

First mentioned in Plato’s writings, Atlantis’ existence has been debated through time. Literature and science fiction refer to Atlantis as an ideal land with advanced civilization and generosity. Today’s modern reproduction is alive and well on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. It’s uniquely similar to several of your favorite places, yet completely one-of-a-kind.
Disney-esque [...]

Hill Country Haven: Lake Austin Spa

I’m not sure whether it’s the grounds, or the serene atmosphere that keep me coming back to the Lake Austin Spa again and again.
The resort is built into a hill that sits atop the portion of the Colorado River known as Lake Austin. The main office resembles a country farmhouse with big windows and [...]

Canada By Rail

Cool Canada
Puts the sizzle back in train travel

When I was first invited to participate in a week of Canadian train travel, I rolled my eyes and thought, “ugh.” Train travel. Wasn’t that for backpackers sweeping across the broad European continent? Did train travel have any place in North America as a [...]

Resorting to Luxury, Capella Pedregal – NOW OPEN

By Jo Barrett
Capella Hotels and Resorts— following up on its successful hotel launch in Telluride, Colorado and Ixtapa, Mexico— has recently unveiled its latest luxury escape in Cabo San Lucas.
The Capella San Pedregal is the first luxury hotel within walking distance to the town of Cabo, and the resort itself is a feat of architectural [...]

Fall in Love with Santa Fe All Over Again

By Laurette Veres, Editor in Chief

Santa Fe speaks to you. Whether meandering through the center of town, or hiking the mountainous exterior, the holistic energy surrounding this land has summoned artists and adventurous spirits for many years. Made famous by Georgia O’Keeffe, this land inspires many who cannot stay away.
La Posada De Santa Fe Resort [...]

Horseshoe Bay Resort

Houstonians have been escaping to Horseshoe Bay Resort in the hill country for generations. Now, many are are buying lots and building luxurious weekend homes in Skywater, a new community adjacent the resort overlooking Lake LBJ.
Skywater is an environmentally friendly community with first-rate amenities. Within the 1,600 acre project is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf [...]

Portugal

Discovering the Essence of Portugal
Although an international gateway to Europe boasting a rich history and heritage rivaling that of its European neighbors, Portugal is often overlooked by American tourists. Which is a shame because unlike the cookie-cutter tours to Rome, Paris and London, the country which gave us some of our greatest explorers including Ferdinand [...]

Diving in Jamaica

Words by Dick Dace
Jamaica’s most famous dive spot, the Wall, is a five-minute boat ride from the beaches of Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa on the island’s north shore. The Wall drops 1,000 feet and is home to colorful aquatic life, including parrotfish, giant Caribbean lobsters and schools of parading squid.
Essentials:
www.superclubs.com

A Cowboy in Canada

Russell Schulte wrangles his way through Calgary
As Texans, we’re about cowboys, cattle, and oil; it’s crucial we have the attitude of a bull and the pride of a rib-eye steak. Coincidentally, the same down-home bravado exists in Alberta, Canada and I was lucky enough to experience it first hand. Located in on the Canadian Rockies [...]

Destination DC: Shops, Sights, and Senators

Destination DC: Shops, Sights, and Senators
The Top Ten Places to eat, drink and be merry in our nation’s capitol
Plus, contributor Warner Roberts visits DC for the USS George H. W. Bush commissioning
There is more to do in DC than snap shots of the White House and peruse the Lincoln Memorial. With infinite dining [...]

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