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Three and a half cool days in historic Pensacola, Florida
Most folks head to Pensacola in the summer, lured by the prospect of beaches, boats and bikinis. I took a November trip instead. That didn’t stop me from...
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At Natural Bridge Caverns, go caroling inside a cave
Stalactites, stalagmites, and other limestone formations will provide a natural backdrop for underground performances this month at Natural Bridge Caverns. Related: A new way to cave at Natural Bridge Caverns Live musicians and choirs will sing holiday carols inside...
It just got easier to fly from Austin to the remote Cook Islands
The remote Cook Islands just got a little more accessible for Austin travelers. Starting this spring, Hawaiian Airlines will offer weekly direct service from Hawaii to the network of 15 islands. Since you can already book a direct flight from Austin to Honolulu, that...
Port Isabel Lighthouse set to glow again
Starting Dec. 9, the lights of the Port Isabel Lighthouse will once again glow. The public is invited to celebrate the lighting of a new reproduction of 3rd Order Fresnel Lens at a free event at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at the lighthouse, located near the Queen...
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Casey Chapman Ross is a native and current Austinite, living here with her husband and three kids. Currently, she focuses on growing her travel writing and hospitality portfolio and involving her family in these assignments as often as possible.
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For more than three decades, award-winning travel writer Becca Hensley has roved the world to find the meaning of life. Currently, she serves as Travel Editor for New Orleans Bride and Contributing Editor for Insiders Guide to Spas. A poet, mother, and gadabout, she is a luxury expert.
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Anne Keene is an Austin-based writer, swimmer, sometimes horseback rider, and author of The Cloudbuster Nine: The Untold Story of Ted Williams and the Baseball Team That Helped Win WWII. For other stories visit www.annerkeene.com.
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Maximiliano Mauriz was born in Santiago, Chile, but came to Texas as fast as he could. He lives in Austin with his partner, their 3-year old Vizsla, Boston (aka Boss), and 1-year old foster pup, Philip. He enjoys time with family and friends, travel, running and swimming — and taking images of the people (and animals) he loves and the places he visits.
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Melanie P. Moore is a writer living in Austin, Texas. Her work has appeared in The Georgia Review, Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing, and Austin Fit Magazine. She was previously the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Badgerdog Literary Publishing.
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