“Let’s get scuba certified!” My husband and I were headed to an all-inclusive Caribbean resort, where the ads show happy couples frolicking on pristine beaches. In addition to relaxation (and unlimited cocktails), our Curaçao resort offered a range of water sports. We’ve enjoyed snorkeling for years; scuba seemed like the next step. Meet my anxiety My anxiety ranges…
If you haven’t heard of Cibolo, Texas, you’re probably not alone. Twenty-five miles north of San Antonio, this community has quietly built up an impressive list of restaurants, shops, and other amenities over the past five years as its population has grown. Pronounced sib-bow-low, meaning “buffalo” in Native American, Cibolo is also the name of a creek…
When one thinks of a Greek travel bucket list, the historic sights of Athens and escaping to the Greek Isles usually come to mind, but Messenia is an undiscovered alternative on the mainland, writes Jill Robbins. Messenia in the southwest Peloponnese is an easy, 2.5-hour scenic drive from Athens and delivers gorgeous coastal scenery without…
A member of the family that owned New Braunfels’ Schlitterbahn water park for years has opened an RV resort in the city. Read the full article: 1024_TEX_Out&About_pg6
Time Out loves cities. We love talking about them and guiding you to explore them and, once a year, we even rank them with help from you, our readers. The results of our annual survey—which polls city-dwellers around the world about what it’s like to live, work and play in their hometowns—give us insight into…
Reminders of Elvis’s life and music are everywhere, even 47 years after his death. From hearing one of his many hits on the radio to playfully mumbling “Thank you very much” in imitation of The King of Rock and Roll’s distinctive drawl to watching a seemingly never-ending stream of movies about his life, Elvis is…
San Antonio winters are usually mild compared to the rest of the planet, but that doesn’t mean we’re immune to the winter doldrums. When a gray January day brings visions of warm sand and cobalt blue waters, it’s pretty easy to make that happen for a quick getaway. If you’re willing to hop on a plane…
Why should you go to Lubbock and Amarillo, two Texas cities that aren’t typically on a traveler’s radar? I answer that question and discuss itineraries and don’t miss points of interest on Episode 911 of the Amateur Traveler Podcast: Travel to Lubbock and Amarillo, Texas – Amateur Traveler Episode 911
Looking for a luxe local getaway that genuinely feels like an escape rather than a mere 17-mile jaunt from downtown? La Cantera Resort & Spa, of course. This 496-room haven has accommodations for every type of staycationer, including homelike boutique-style villas and SEVEN, an adults-only floor loaded with dreamy amenities. If a cool dip sounds like…
Picture it: You’re finally on your long-awaited vacation. You’ve had visions of sparkling blue water dancing in your head for months, and you roll up to the beautiful pool at your resort, sun screened up and beach bag in hand, ready to lounge the day away. Then: Sad trombone. Every single lounger has a towel or…