Savory, creamy, comforting, sometimes tangy or even squeaky. These adjectives describe cheese, of course. While San Antonio may not be known as Cheese City, USA, we offer our own swoon-worthy cheese deliciousness. May is American Cheese Month, as if anyone really needs a reason to cheese it up. Here are some great spots in San Antonio…
I have two teen sons — 13 and 14 — and my husband and I have always prioritized travel and experiences over material possessions. This means we drive an older, mediocre car but spend money on nice vacations. Traveling allows us to connect outside our daily lives, and I also believe it reinforces cooperation and teamwork. For…
Whether your speed is Class I rapids or Class V, whitewater rafting is a great way to challenge nature and enjoy its many beauties–all while experiencing some adrenaline-inducing fun. And you can take your pick—the US has some of the best whitewater rafting destinations in the world. Read more on Newsweek.com
In our technology-driven culture, many travelers find a travel tech organizer a must. Who has the time to deal with tangled cords, misplaced chargers and lost memory sticks? Read more on Newsweek.com
The concept of a bat-forward hotel is uncommon. One property located near Arches National Park in Utah has made the property a haven for bats and launched a bat education program to benefit guests and local wildlife. Bat boxes on the Moab property Photo: Esa Paltanen Although the more than a dozen species of bats…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not the Christmas holiday season, which is indeed wonderful. But this is San Antonio, and if you don’t know that the most wonderful time of the year is Fiesta season, stick around. Someone will fill you in. Better yet, experience it for yourself. This year’s mega celebration runs…
Vacations should be easy, especially when you’re planning a winter beach break to escape cooling Canadian weather. Visiting South Padre Island, Texas, is just that. What you might not expect from this coastal jewel, recently named Destination of the Year by Texas Travel Awards, is the impossible selection of ways to play and things to…
“Your destination is on the right.” The robotic monotone of my car’s navigation system let me know coffee was nearby. I’d punched in the address for Island Joe’s at the suggestion of a friend who told me this was the place to grab coffee in the Texas coastal town of Corpus Christi. My coffee needs…
“Why are you…doing all this stuff?“ a friend asked me. “Is it some kind of midlife crisis thing?” I’d posted a picture of myself preparing for ski school in Colorado. I was 54, and it was my first time on the slopes. My ski debut came on the heels of summer river rafting in West Virginia and…
What inspires your travel? Whether you’re looking to museum-hop, grab the best street food, cheer on professional sports teams, focus on wellness or discover the most picturesque hiking trails, June is a pleasant month for travel all around the world. Sun-seekers and off-season explorers alike will appreciate these 10 spots to visit in June —…