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Adventure

Embark on a journey with Living Magazine’s ‘Adventure’ section. Explore charming destinations, insider tips, and wanderlust-inspiring tales that will motivate you to get your next vacation on the books.

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Star Struck

Exploring the Cosmos from the Lone Star State
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Tee-Time in Texas

Family-Friendly Golfing Getaways
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Small-Town Charm

Five Hidden Gems in Texas
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Splash Out

Discover Fun in the Sun at Texas Water Parks
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Escape to the Cape

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Girlfriend Getaway

By Mimi Greenwood Knight | Photos: Belly Up Beach Chairs, White Pillars Restaurant, Pearl ...

Carnival Jubilee Setting Sail from Galveston

Cruise Control

By Christina Garcia | Photos: Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, ...

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Spring Into Texas

By Christina Garcia | Photos: Balmorhea, Tara Fattouh | Chinati Hot Springs, Michael Anglin ...

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Traveling Route 66

By Christina Garcia | Photos by Nick Fox, Sue Smith, mysh, Andrew Bayda, Deatonphotos, ...

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Abundant Adventures

By Christina Garcia Becharmed by the Comal and Guadalupe rivers, New Braunfels punches above ...

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A Texas Countdown

By Christina Garcia | Photos by Adobe Stock, Sundance Square, San Antonio Parks Foundation, ...

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Pedaling Pilgrimage

By Christina Garcia  | Photos: Christina Garcia and Luke Faulkner, Joshua J. Cotten on ...

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A World Apart

By Christina Garcia  |  Photos by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Visit Tyler, Texas ...

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More Than BBQ

By Christina Garcia | Photos by Christina Garcia, Barbs B Q, and City of Lockhart ...

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A Chill Summer

By Christina Garica Texas summers are toasty, and the sizzling sun can limit activities ...

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A Safe Bet

By Christina Garcia Sightings can’t be planned, but Bigfoot roams near Broken Bow. The ...

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When in Waco

By Christina Garica Sure, sports and sugar are great, but Waco has more than ...

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Lift Off

By Christina Garcia Hot air balloons are a finicky beast. To soar, they need ...

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Explore OKC

By Christina Garcia Oklahoma City is a wholly unique destination. Once a part of ...

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Heat Things Up

By Christina Garcia The colder months are the best time of year to tuck ...

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Saddle Up

By Christina Garcia | Photos Scott Foley, Official San Antonio Rodeo Photographer, Fort Worth ...

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‘Tis the Season in San Antonio

By Christina Garcia  | Photos Courtesy of Visit San Antonio Whether it is with ...

Dickens on the Strand

By Christina Garcia A block from the bay on Galveston Island, Victorian times come ...

Falling for Wimberley

By Christina Garcia It’s been almost a century since cattle drives pushed through the ...

Star-Studded State

By Christina Garcia It’s an open secret — some films about Texas are shot ...

Trekking to Terlingua

By Jennifer Kelley My husband and I surround ourselves with friends who share our ...

That’s Amusing

By Christina Garcia Besides offering irresistible fried treats, Texas theme parks are adding new ...

Explore the Shore

BY CHRISTINA GARCIA Consistently ranked among the best beaches in Texas, the 39-mile stretch ...

Escape to Eureka Springs

BY ANNETTE BROOKS There’s nothing like a girls’ trip to revitalize your spirit, boost ...

Lake Life

BY ANNETTE BROOKS Where do Texans go to cool off when the weather heats ...

Natural Wonder

BY ANNETTE BROOKS Tucked away in the Texas Panhandle about 20 miles from Amarillo ...

Natural Wonder

BY ANNETTE BROOKS Tucked away in the Texas Panhandle about 20 miles from Amarillo ...

Romantic Resolutions

BY ANNETTE BROOKS Are you ready to add a little romance to your New ...

All Aboard For Family Fun

BY ANNETTE BROOKS The holiday season is a magical time, and Texas’ fun-filled holiday ...

Spirited Spots

BY ANNETTE BROOKS Who doesn’t love October, a month with hayrides, pumpkins, and good-natured, ...

Falling For Festivals

Falling For Festivals

BY ANNETTE BROOKS Just as autumn brings cooler weather, small towns across Texas pull ...

Round-Top Antiques

Fantastic Finds

BY COURTNEY WARREN I’d say I’m a pretty good mixer. I love people, love ...

Texas Tubing

Tubing Texas

By Annette Brooks Summertime and the livin’ is easy when you’re floating down one ...

A Texas-Sized Celebration

Stroll through Fredericksburg’s Marktplatz Park on historic Main Street, past the Maypole that displays ...

The Art of Glamping

By Annette Brooks Love the idea of a camping trip if it weren’t for ...

Hit the Road!

By Annette Brooks | Photo Credits: Houston Zoo, Dallas Zoo, Dixie Dude Ranch, VisitSouthWalton.com ...

Bon Voyage

It seems surreal, doesn’t it? Just a year ago, we were planning getaways near ...

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Joyful Rides

By Annette Brooks “The stars at night. Are big and bright. Deep in the ...

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12 Gift Ideas for Travelers

By Annette Brooks “The world is a book, and those who do not travel ...

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Buckle Up For BBQ

It was 1995, right on the cusp of the Texas barbecue explosion across the ...

Weird, Wacky, and Wonderful Roswell, New Mexico

Extraterrestrial Encounter By Annette Brooks Time once likened Roswell, New Mexico to Graceland for ...

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Ghosts of Travels Past

Reluctant to miss a good mother-daughter bonding opportunity, I suggested something I knew would ...

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The City Up North

It might have been my “superior Texas demeanor,” but while growing up in Dallas ...

Vacation Tips Estes Park, Colorado

Picking It Up

When traveling, I like to try to participate in activities I would never get ...

Life’s (Not) A Beach

My inland experience in Costa Rica   By Jennifer Simonson Once upon a time, ...

Glittery Girls' Getaway in Palm Springs

Glittery Girls’ Getaway in Palm Springs

Palm Springs sparkles. Literally. I flew in at night, seated in my usual window ...

Christmas in Jackson Hole Wyoming

Christmas in Jackson Hole

Sleighs, snow, and yuletide splendor    By Annette Brooks Freshly fallen snow twinkled as ...

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Soul Reset – Digital Detox Getaways

Digital detox getaways near and far    By Annette Brooks After tracking what I ...

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Hungry in Hungary

An unplanned experience creates lasting autumn memories There’s something special about spur-of-the-moment plans that ...

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Care Giver

Get away to the Mahekal Beach Resort Poolside and the playa del Carmen. travel ...

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Canyons, Caverns, Stars, Sand

With so many state parks in Texas to choose from, it’s easy to find ...

Finding Comfort

The place that’s also a state of mind By Annette Brooks Of all the ...

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Shore Enough

By Annette Brooks As a kid, I loved Thousand Island salad dressing, but had ...

A Little Time in Big Sky

Three Days in Montana By Annette Brooks Just how big is the sky in ...

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In the Bag – How to Pack for Summer

By Melissa Gautier Grab-it-and-go options for soaking up summer fun Summer is a great ...

Keep an eye on your home and belongings while you are out of town on vacation

Mind Over Matter

Ensuring you and your home can both rest easy when you’re on the road ...

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7 Days with Dad in Tokyo

A Father-daughter Trip to Tokyo By Audrey Ashe   It was the summer after ...

Breaking Badlands

Reconnecting With the Countryside By Annette Brooks I’ve always wanted to reply to the ...

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Balancing Act

By Jennifer Simonson I rest my right cheek on the surfboard, letting the cool ...

The Beaten Path

By Rita Cook The first question anyone from outside Texas asks me when I ...

From Carhenge to Colorado

A Road Trip Tale of Travel and Friendship By Audrey Ashe   “We should ...

Weekend in Midtown

By Jennifer Simonson Miami had never been at the top of my travel bucket ...

Trekking Taos

By Annette Brooks My first time in Taos, New Mexico, was a whirlwind affair. ...

Christmas in the city of a Hundred Spires – Christmas in Prague

  By Annette Brooks   Prague shines brilliantly among Central Europe’s glittering jewels of ...

Celebrate Autumn In Asheville

As the dog days of summer wane, autumn beckons to us all. You can ...

Renewed Spirit

Travel destinations that’ll leave you uplifted for whatever life changes come your way By ...

Pursue Your Travel Passions

Ask nearly any person about his or her dream trip and watch a smile ...

Austin Hotel Restaurants to Remember

Whether you are traveling on business, enjoying a romantic weekend getaway, or simply looking ...

Wild Blue Ridge Yonder

An unforgettable weekend in the mountains Our desire to escape “citified” life and get ...

Geothermal Globetrotting

Throughout the ages, people have flocked to geothermal springs to reap the benefits of ...

Budget-Friendly Spring Break Getaways

Spring is the perfect time for a vacation. Shake off the doldrums of winter ...

A Storybook Getaway

Personal pampering in pastoral Georgia

Sail Into Winter

It might just be the best time to take a cruise

Christmas in Bethlehem

One family experiences their first holiday season in Christmas City, USA

Cool Weather Camping

Explore, unplug, relax, and share family togetherness

One Perfect Day

My daughter and I visit England’s Lake District

Options in Oregon

Countless choices for versatile vacationers

Tex-Active!

Texas adventures for active families and outdoor enthusiasts

A Grand Vacation

Family trekking through artsy Sedona and the magnificent Grand Canyon

Always in Bloom

Three of the Most Unique, Must-See U.S. Botanical Gardens

A New Spin

Classic American travel destinations from fresh perspectives

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125 Hours in Our Nation’s Capital

“Disney World or D.C.?” I asked Hayden, my almost 11-year-old son.

Bora Bora

Jewel of the South Seas Lose Yourself in the Ultimate Island Paradise

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Oktoberfest Chicago Style

Celebrating the Windy City’s deeply rooted German heritage

The Bright Lights of Bangkok

Watching The King and I made me do it—a trip to Bangkok, Thailand on ...

London Calling

Visiting London without delving into its celebrated landmarks and neighborhoods would be like trying ...

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Brooklyn (boroughed in) Culture

The best way to immerse yourself in Brooklyn’s mix of hip and historic neighborhoods ...

All In A Day’s Drive

  By Pamela Hammonds Sure, you can find plenty to do in Fort Worth, ...

Escape to Florida!

OPAL Collection’s upscale resorts on Florida’s east and west coasts beckon the winter weary ...

Magical Upcountry Bali

Tranquility, Culture, Art, and Adventure Wrapped in a Lush, Tropical Paradise Daily life, creativity, ...

Amazing India

A Week in the Golden Triangle “Come to the exotic subcontinent,” India calls from ...

5 Nights in Paris

I took a deep breath and gazed up at the landmark France’s capital has ...

Falling Head over Healdsburg

I say “wine country,” you say… bikes and hikes? I say “tasting room,” you ...