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Escape with Austin Travels, a women-owned and -operated Austin-based digital travel magazine committed to highlighting the best destinations in Texas and beyond through the lenses of diverse and talented writers. Whether you’re looking to daytrip your way to a tiny Texas town steeped in history and character or pondering your next big adventure unfolding beyond the borders of the Lone Star State, our seasoned travel journalists and diverse team of contributors promise to bring you authentic travel features designed to inspire and inform.

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From tiny Texas towns and wide-open spaces to sun-kissed Gulf Coast shores and sublime swimming holes, Texas is chock-full of charms. Follow along with us as we explore craggy West Texas trails, twirl around creaky wooden dance hall floors and discover true Texas gems.

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Snorkeling with sharks at the Texas State Aquarium

Craving cold? ICE! debuts at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country this winter

Texas 2024 Beach Guide

Why go to Florida when you can get your mermaid certification in Texas

Bluebonnets are back: A dozen spots to see spring wildflowers in Central Texas

Three close-to-Austin places to camp

48 hours in the Texas Hill Country

10 unique, family-friendly ideas for Texas spring break fun

Three holiday-themed staycations to check off your list

Get away to Galveston for a tour of Battleship Texas and more

Celebrate everything from sausage to barbecue this November

The perfect long weekend in Sugar Land, Texas

Corpus Christi: Savor the Flavors of the Gulf Coast Capital

Texas’ Top 10 Sizzling Festivals in August

Hang your Hat in Hunt, Texas

Corpus Christi: 7 Family-Friendly Summertime Musts in the Gulf Coast Capital

Slowing down to soak in the beauty of Big Bend

Ready to get away? 5 day trip ideas perfect for a summer jaunt

Reminiscing in Aggieland

7 Spots to Splash Near Austin

Heading to Dallas? Four fun finds for summer

Daytripping and sipping in Shiner, Texas

Camping on Crutches

Heading to Bayou City? 10 fun, uniquely Houston things to do

6 Hill Country Gems Perfect for a Spring Day Trip

Bluebonnets are back! 10 Spots to See Texas Wildflowers this Spring

Discover more than ancient tracks at Dinosaur Valley State Park

When it comes to Austin-area staycations, love in the air

Best bet for birding? Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

The Driskill: A Staycation Steeped in History

A Texas-sized cruise aboard the Allure of the Seas

Fishing, kayaking and beachcombing on Matagorda Bay

Gone glamping: Get away, comfortably, this fall near Austin

Relax and unwind in Round Top, Texas

Cozy up around a firepit at a Valencia hotel this fall

Seeking out adventure and finding respite at Horseshoe Bay Resort

Family friendly fun in San Antonio (even if your kids bail on you)

Bastrop State Park: A backyard gem, then and now

Eight beginner-friendly places to paddle in Central Texas

Nine Nearby, Natural Spots to Keep Cool this Summer

Hiking, horses and history at Hill Country State Natural Area

Explore the great outdoors in little Castell, Texas

Camping out at Enchanted Rock

Walk in the footsteps of Judge Roy Bean in little Langtry, Texas

Getting back to nature at the Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary

Heading to Brenham? You’re in for a treat

5 hotel pools ideal for beating Austin’s summer heat

Thirteen things to love about Lubbock

Glamping out at Onera Fredericksburg

5 fun family-friendly experiences on the Texas Coast

Six places to park your campervan in Texas this Spring

Go wild: A dozen spots to see Texas bluebonnets and wildflowers

A new way to ride: Take an E-bike for a spin

March Festivals: 10 Texas Celebrations Worth a Trip

Three Texas sips to warm you up this winter

Weekend getaway: Carefree in Concan at 7 Bluff Cabins

A winter retreat at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines

Seeking relaxation and uncovering empathy at Miraval Resort

Soaking in the holidays and Austin’s history at the iconic Driskill Hotel

Martin Dies Jr. State Park is an East Texas treasure

Make your way to Matagorda Bay for coast without the crowds

Fishing up old memories and making new ones at Inks Lake State Park

FIRST LOOK: Inside Chef Tim Love’s new Fort Worth shipping container hotel

Go to Garner this fall for the Frio, foliage and family fun

Discover the diversity of LBJ National Grasslands

Falling for Fredericksburg: Sample all this Hill Country haven has to offer

Central Texas Camping Guide

A fall paddle down the Devils

5 nearby parks perfect for an RVshare road trip

Texas Glamping Guide

Women, wind and waves: Surfing for adventure

Dive in: 7 swimming holes and natural spots to splash into near Austin

Girls getaway: 24 hours in San Antonio’s Historic Pearl District

A downtown Houston hotel reimagined –– plus 5 things to do nearby

A true escape: Domovina Ranch in Smithville

Royal treatment: 24 hours of spa bliss at one of Houston’s poshest hotels

7 magical things to do with kids in Big Bend and West Texas

Photo Essay: The missions of San Antonio

Becoming a birder at Galveston’s FeatherFest

Seminole Canyon’s world-class rock art is a lens to history

Discovering Surfside Beach, a Texas Gulf Coast treasure

Nature and nurture: Hill Country wellness retreat offers a salve for the soul

Gruene Hall: Daytrip to this timeless Texas treasure

Everyone’s an artist at Amarillo’s Cadillac Ranch

Get away while giving back to foster children at stunning Hill Country glamping spot

Plan Your Outdoorsy Adventure

Discover history and simple pleasures in Baffin Bay

Texas bluebonnets are back! 10 wildflower hotspots

8 Great State Parks for Camping with Kids

Fishing and Sea Turtles and Birding, Oh My: A weekend at South Padre Island

Relax and relish the coastal charms of Rockport

Social distancing in sleepy Sonora: Escape to a luxury ranch resort 3 hours from Austin

Lessons in life and death on the beach in Port Aransas

Explore Texas

Snorkeling with sharks at the Texas State Aquarium

Craving cold? ICE! debuts at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country this winter

Texas 2024 Beach Guide

Why go to Florida when you can get your mermaid certification in Texas

Bluebonnets are back: A dozen spots to see spring wildflowers in Central Texas

Three close-to-Austin places to camp

48 hours in the Texas Hill Country

10 unique, family-friendly ideas for Texas spring break fun

Three holiday-themed staycations to check off your list

Get away to Galveston for a tour of Battleship Texas and more

Celebrate everything from sausage to barbecue this November

The perfect long weekend in Sugar Land, Texas

Corpus Christi: Savor the Flavors of the Gulf Coast Capital

Texas’ Top 10 Sizzling Festivals in August

Hang your Hat in Hunt, Texas

Corpus Christi: 7 Family-Friendly Summertime Musts in the Gulf Coast Capital

Slowing down to soak in the beauty of Big Bend

Ready to get away? 5 day trip ideas perfect for a summer jaunt

Reminiscing in Aggieland

7 Spots to Splash Near Austin

Heading to Dallas? Four fun finds for summer

Daytripping and sipping in Shiner, Texas

Camping on Crutches

Heading to Bayou City? 10 fun, uniquely Houston things to do

6 Hill Country Gems Perfect for a Spring Day Trip

Bluebonnets are back! 10 Spots to See Texas Wildflowers this Spring

Discover more than ancient tracks at Dinosaur Valley State Park

When it comes to Austin-area staycations, love in the air

Best bet for birding? Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

The Driskill: A Staycation Steeped in History

A Texas-sized cruise aboard the Allure of the Seas

Fishing, kayaking and beachcombing on Matagorda Bay

Gone glamping: Get away, comfortably, this fall near Austin

Relax and unwind in Round Top, Texas

Cozy up around a firepit at a Valencia hotel this fall

Seeking out adventure and finding respite at Horseshoe Bay Resort

Family friendly fun in San Antonio (even if your kids bail on you)

Bastrop State Park: A backyard gem, then and now

Eight beginner-friendly places to paddle in Central Texas

Nine Nearby, Natural Spots to Keep Cool this Summer

Hiking, horses and history at Hill Country State Natural Area

Explore the great outdoors in little Castell, Texas

Camping out at Enchanted Rock

Walk in the footsteps of Judge Roy Bean in little Langtry, Texas

Getting back to nature at the Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary

Heading to Brenham? You’re in for a treat

5 hotel pools ideal for beating Austin’s summer heat

Thirteen things to love about Lubbock

Glamping out at Onera Fredericksburg

5 fun family-friendly experiences on the Texas Coast

Six places to park your campervan in Texas this Spring

Go wild: A dozen spots to see Texas bluebonnets and wildflowers

A new way to ride: Take an E-bike for a spin

March Festivals: 10 Texas Celebrations Worth a Trip

Three Texas sips to warm you up this winter

Weekend getaway: Carefree in Concan at 7 Bluff Cabins

A winter retreat at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines

Seeking relaxation and uncovering empathy at Miraval Resort

Soaking in the holidays and Austin’s history at the iconic Driskill Hotel

Martin Dies Jr. State Park is an East Texas treasure

Make your way to Matagorda Bay for coast without the crowds

Fishing up old memories and making new ones at Inks Lake State Park

FIRST LOOK: Inside Chef Tim Love’s new Fort Worth shipping container hotel

Go to Garner this fall for the Frio, foliage and family fun

Discover the diversity of LBJ National Grasslands

Falling for Fredericksburg: Sample all this Hill Country haven has to offer

Central Texas Camping Guide

A fall paddle down the Devils

5 nearby parks perfect for an RVshare road trip

Texas Glamping Guide

Women, wind and waves: Surfing for adventure

Dive in: 7 swimming holes and natural spots to splash into near Austin

Girls getaway: 24 hours in San Antonio’s Historic Pearl District

A downtown Houston hotel reimagined –– plus 5 things to do nearby

A true escape: Domovina Ranch in Smithville

Royal treatment: 24 hours of spa bliss at one of Houston’s poshest hotels

7 magical things to do with kids in Big Bend and West Texas

Photo Essay: The missions of San Antonio

Becoming a birder at Galveston’s FeatherFest

Seminole Canyon’s world-class rock art is a lens to history

Discovering Surfside Beach, a Texas Gulf Coast treasure

Nature and nurture: Hill Country wellness retreat offers a salve for the soul

Gruene Hall: Daytrip to this timeless Texas treasure

Everyone’s an artist at Amarillo’s Cadillac Ranch

Get away while giving back to foster children at stunning Hill Country glamping spot

Plan Your Outdoorsy Adventure

Discover history and simple pleasures in Baffin Bay

Texas bluebonnets are back! 10 wildflower hotspots

8 Great State Parks for Camping with Kids

Fishing and Sea Turtles and Birding, Oh My: A weekend at South Padre Island

Relax and relish the coastal charms of Rockport

Social distancing in sleepy Sonora: Escape to a luxury ranch resort 3 hours from Austin

Lessons in life and death on the beach in Port Aransas

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Rest and rejuvenation during a mother-daughter wellness retreat in Mexico

Travel to Tortola for brilliant beaches, high peaks and boatable BVIs

A month in paradise: St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Making Memories at Mohonk Mountain House

From waterfalls to a remote national park, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula serves up scenic outdoor adventure

In her footsteps: Past meets present at Day of the Dead in Puerto Vallarta

This Windstar cruise takes you to Mediterranean ports bigger ships can’t go

All aboard: Unique adventures in Napa Valley

Charm City Delights: 4 fun things to do in Baltimore

No matter the season, Banff serves up adventure

Making the most of the marvelous Maldives Islands

Lessons in life, loss and love along the Appalachian Trail

A history of aircraft at Denver’s Wings Over the Rockies Museum

5 reasons families will love Colorado’s Keystone Resort

Finding new family-friendly adventures at Winter Park Resort

What’s new on the slopes this ski season

Dipping into nature in Mexico’s Baja California Sur

Take a trip to spooky Salem, Massachusetts this fall

Escaping reality at Southern California’s dreamy Terranea Resort

Five days in South Dakota’s Black Hills

Discover the Seasonal Charms of Southwestern Michigan

Denver’s Beer Spa Makes Everyone Hoppy

Great Escape: A New Mexico RV adventure

An Alaskan Adventure of a Lifetime

Discover the raw beauty, warm culture and painful past of the far-flung Marshall Islands

Beautiful, Bustling Bangkok: A Week in Thailand’s Capital

Maui delights: Learning and living during a Hawaiian getaway

New York Two Ways: City to Country

An Austinite’s guide to Nashville

Discover Pinot Noir’s Perfect Home

Science, history and culture on a Smithsonian Journeys cruise to Panama and beyond

Capturing family memories at Copper Mountain Resort

Finding powder and snowy adventures at Purgatory Ski Resort

The perfect weekend in Nashville, Tennessee

Visiting New Orleans? 10 Family-Friendly Must-do’s with the Kids

Life on the Line: Learning to Fish on Seattle’s Puget Sound

From jet boats to ski runs, family adventure awaits in Queenstown

In Wydaho, stay in Idaho and ski at Grand Targhee in Wyoming

48 hours in New York City

From scenery to bars, our picks for the best of North American ski resorts

Where to eat — and how to bathe — when you’re in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Three and a half cool days in historic Pensacola, Florida

Eat, Sleep, Dive: A live-aboard dive trip in the Turks and Caicos

Dreaming of a trip Down Under? Plan an Australia adventure in 2023

To Los Angeles, with love

Three days in Monterey: Capturing California’s coastal charms

New terrain, new lifts and more: What’s new at ski resorts this season

Surf Ireland: Catching waves on the Emerald Isle

Discover the draws of Door County, Wisconsin

St. John: A Perfect Week in Paradise

A beginner’s guide to Universal Orlando with kids

From rockets to caverns, 5 fun adventures in Huntsville, Alabama

Destin delights: How to spend a long weekend on the Florida Panhandle

Learning all things Louisiana at Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge

New draws to Denver

Dreaming of Disney World? 10 takeaways for a less daunting, more magical trip

A rare retreat to mountainside luxury at Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

Discovering magical mermaids, memories at Weeki Wachee Springs

36 hours of family fun in New Orleans

Recapturing Zen at Kripalu

Soaking in family fun in Seattle

Scalloping, saltwater springs and seashell strolls on Florida’s Sports Coast

Slowing down by the sea in Ambergris Caye, Belize

Frolicking in Finland: Contemporary design and Nordic adventures await

At Telluride Bluegrass Festival, a ‘Festivarian’ is born

Summer in South Haven, Michigan

The Green O: Mother Nature’s Posh Playground

Walking in Memphis: History, soul music and good trouble in Tennessee

Fishing, golf and more in the Santee region of South Carolina

Family friendly fun during a quick trip to New York City

A Mother’s Day getaway to charming Charleston

Playing in Portland, Austin’s Unofficial Sister City

Spring and summer stops in Southern Colorado

Skiing, snowshoeing and biking in breathtaking Banff

Sweet spots for family fun in Santa Barbara, California

8 Tips for Skiing with Kids

Chilling Out at Beaver Creek Resort

7 magical things to do in Door County, Wisconsin

Family fun: 5 can’t-miss attractions when visiting St. Louis

Family travel: Calm and cool in Los Angeles

Mother-daughter getaway: Finding MGK, music and magic in Cleveland

COVID Testing and Traveling Abroad: Know Before You Go

A rare glimpse at pearl farming in Tahiti

Family travel: Meandering through Montreal

Five reasons Colorado’s Winter Park Resort should be on your family’s ski trip list

Squeezing in every snowy moment at Solitude Mountain Resort

Big Easy delights: Food, fun and family in New Orleans

Uncovering the magic and mystery of Washington State

Red River is ripe with reasons to visit

Must-Do’s in Denver

Falling for Cape Cod’s off-season charms

Heeding the call of Nashville’s siren song

7 ideas for family fun in Panama City Beach, Florida

Reading Roxane Gay at the Mauna Lani in Hawaii

Keeping it cool in Grand Teton and Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Summertime in Colorado: 4 spots ripe for family fun

Conquering Austria’s Alpine Road

Fort Collins: Paddling, Hiking and Biking, Oh My

A new tour through the past at Oak Alley Plantation

Explore the gravel roads around Fort Collins on the FoCo Fondo bike ride

Fully vaccinated? Traveling to Puerto Rico just got breezier

To date a matador: Seduced by Spain

Cabin culture: Escape the crowds at these remote U.S. hideaways

Essay: Can we really leave no trace when we travel?

Mountain biking mecca Mesa Verde Country is a must-ride

Bike to Bentonville for 150 miles of trails and much more

Colorado’s Calling –– Take a summer trip to this cool state now

Set your sights on Steamboat Springs this summer

A foodie’s guide to eating (and foraging and making chocolate) in Costa Rica

Discovering hints of home in Red River

New Mexico road trip: 10 top experiences, from Albuquerque to White Sands

Diving into the history of falconry at The Broadmoor

5 questions with influencer Jeff Jenkins, who helps ‘chubby people travel the world’

Finding a ranch to call home in Granby, Colorado

Oyster safaris and mystery solving along Sweden’s Bohuslan Coast

Escape to Los Angeles: 5 fun things to do in Southern California

Adventures Await: Roaming the road in a campervan

If you’re heading west, 5 reasons to visit the California gem of Terranea

For every season: A house divided over Estes Park, Colorado

The soaking life: A baker’s dozen of the best historic spas across the world

California escape: Peace, harmony and inspiration in Joshua Tree and Palm Springs

When the snow melts and winter crowds leave, these Colorado spots are the coolest

Dreaming of a Virgin Islands Vacation? Tips for traveling to St. John right now

Dreaming of the RV life? Lessons learned from a 10-day national park road trip

Colorado Ski Gems

Escape crowds and capture memories in snowy Southwest Montana

What to know before you book a ski trip during a pandemic

Beyond Texas

Need an escape? Austin Travels Magazine highlights destinations Austinites and Central Texans will love to visit, from Colorado to the Caribbean. We promise to bring you authentic travel features brimming with helpful information, insider tips and expert recommendations to help your next vacation be less stressful and more memorable.

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