Carnival Breeze Began Sailing from Galveston Thursday
GALVESTON, TEXAS-- Galveston's second cruise ship since the lifting of COVID-19 sailing restrictions set sail this week, on a four-day cruise to Mexico. All Carnival ships are sailing at roughly 70% capacity, according to a company spokesman.
Read full storyCada Vez Cocina Mexicana Upholds Amarillo's Tradition for Outstanding Mexican Food
AMARILLO, TEXAS-- I live in Central Texas. It's not exactly a Mexican food desert, but having grown up in Amarillo where Cheesy Tex-Mex rules, followed by thirteen years of enjoying more traditional Mexican fare living in Odessa, I have to admit, I sometimes find myself longing for something better than my small town Mexican restaurant has to offer.
Read full storyIf You Want the 'Normal' Cruise Experience, Cruise from Texas
GALVESTON, TEXAS-- Cruising is back. The first round of cruise ships have completed their journeys from Galveston, and so far, so good. Carnival's ships are sailing to and from Caribbean ports of call with roughly 70% capacity, and 95% of the crew and passengers are vaccinated.
Read full storyWhatever Happened to Those Non-stop Southwest Flights Between Austin and Honolulu?
AUSTIN, TEXAS-- In April, we reported on the launch of a new non-stop route from Austin Bergstrom to Honolulu. Flights HA81 and HA82 (the return) were to operate non-stop between Texas and Hawaii through the first week of August at fares that were quite reasonable.
Read full storyThe Cowboys Heading Back to Oxnard for Summer Training
DALLAS, TEXAS-- In a sure sign that things are returning to normal, both in Texas and in California, the Dallas Cowboys are headed back to Oxnard this month. This year marks the 42nd time the team has spent its summer training camp in southern California, and the 15th to take place in Oxnard.
Read full storyForget Tokyo, Head to Beaumont for Some Cajun-style Beau-lympics This Weekend
BEAUMONT, TEXAS-- No, they don’t have gator races in the Olympics. To see those, you'll need to head to Southeast Texas for Saturday's Beau-lympics. Besides the gator races, you can participate in reptile yoga, eating contests, and a full day of carnival activities.
Read full storyTexas Cities Rank Among the Most Dog-Friendly for Renters
Texas renters are encouraged to bring their dogs.Photo by Leohoho on Unsplash. AUSTIN, TEXAS-- According to ApartmentAdvisor, an apartment rental search platform, Austin leads the nation in rentals "labeled dog-friendly." A report released today showing the country's largest metro areas where dog-owners are most and least likely to find a rental that will accommodate their pooch. Among Austin's available rentals, 83% are listed as "dog-friendly."
Read full storyNo, Lake Whitney is Not 'Closed'
You may still be able to enjoy boating on Lake Whitney at this water level.Photo by Gary Crow. LAKE WHITNEY, TEXAS-- As usual when Lake Whitney is doing its job--flood control for Waco and areas along the Brazos to the south, media outlets and social media platforms light up with the declaration that Lake Whitney is "closed."
Read full storyLake Whitney Rising Water Likely to Crest Soon
The high water is finally slowing its rise at Lake Whitney.Photo by Gary Crow. LAKE WHITNEY, TEXAS-- After a steady rise that has stretched since the end of May, the rate of rising is finally beginning to slow, possibly cresting in the next 24 hours. As of 2:00 pm Thursday, the water level was 546.34, or 13.34 feet over normal elevation. Inflow into the lake was still high at more than 38,000 cubic feet per second (CF/S), but gates at the dam were letting out a large portion of that at 25,000 CF/S. The difference between the two is accounted for by both evaporation and spad as the water is able to creep into additional low-lying areas as the level rises.
Read full storySix Airlines Flying into Key West International Pushing a Resurgence of Tourism
The Key West International Airport is driving tourism in the Keys.Courtesy Florida Keys & Key West. FLORIDA KEYS-- With a welcome resurgence of summer family travel, the Florida Keys & Key West continue to be in demand as a top bucket-list destination that's known for wide-open spaces, a variety of outdoor activities, and scenic vistas of sea and sky.
Read full storyThe 301 Endless Yard Sale is Back on for 2021
SELMA, NORTH CAROLINA-- On Friday, June 18th and Saturday, June 19th, Highway 301 (for over 100 miles) will be filled with excited vendors and shoppers. The annual event was cancelled last year due to COVID restrictions and struggled with scheduling concerns due to summer school.
Read full storyLake Whitney's Slow Rise Expected to Continue Following Rain Throughout the River Basin
LAKE WHITNEY, TEXAS--Following a weekend of a very slow rise in the water levels, the rate of inflow is expected to increase in the coming days. Coupled with heavy rains of over an inch in some spots early Monday at Lake Whinney and even more in the upper watershed, the lake level will continue to rise, despite an increase in water flowing out of the dam. Total inflow into the lake was steady at just over 18,000 cubic feet per second (CF/S), which was a reduction from 25,000-28,000 CF/S seen for most of last week.
Read full storyWater Continues to Rise on Lake Whitney
LAKE WHITNEY, TEXAS -- The last measurable rain may have fallen on Monday evening, but water pouring into the lake from swollen creeks and rivers continues to contribute to a steady rise in the level of the lake. As of 11:00 am Thursday, the lake level was 541.26, or 8.26 over the normal level of 533. The historical rate of rise for the previous 24 hour period was 1.97 feet. That rate of increase has slowed a bit from yesterday's 2.04, even with lowered releases from the Whitney dam.
Read full storyThe Rise and Fall of One of Texas' Most Important Flood Control Lakes
LAKE WHITNEY, TEXAS --The water is rising today at one of Central Texas' most valuable resources, yet one of its most misunderstood. While most lakes in Texas are Meccas for recreation and waters-edge real estate, Lake Whitney, and its severe dock restrictions imposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and its oft-closed recreation facilities lags behind far smaller lakes in popularity.
Read full storyNatural Bridge Caverns Celebrates The International Year Of Caves & Karst Throughout June
NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS -- Natural Bridge Caverns is launching a series of Discovery Days every weekend in June to instill a love for discovery and deep appreciation of the critical role caves and karst play in the ecosystem of Texas—and the world.
Read full storyVisit Oxnard Launches Summer Tourism Campaign In Time for June Easing of Restrictions
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA-- For years I've been telling people about my love of Oxnard. From electric boat rentals to stand-up paddleboarding, from whale watching to fine dining, Oxnard is one of those destinations we sometimes overlook in our rush to get to better-known locales.
Read full storyThe Little Nell Hosting Culinary Fest June 17-20
Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel is hosting a June food fest featuring Relais & Châteaux Chefs. Billed as a celebration of food, wine, and the finest in hospitality in the mountain setting of Aspen, Colorado, this weekend has historically served as the kick-off to summer with the annual FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen.
Read full storyDinosaur World Opens June 9th at Sweet Valley Ranch in Fayetteville, NC
FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA– Dinosaur fanatics young and old will have plenty to enjoy when Dinosaur World opens at Sweet Valley Ranch on June 9th. Once inside, guests will take a shuttle ride to the ¼-mile, woodsy, paved Dinosaur Trail. The trail has 25 animatronic dinosaurs (large and small), an abandoned research lab, observation booths, and plenty of special effect props.
Read full storyPort Canaveral Set to Host Carnival's Newest (and Largest) Cruise Ship
Mardi Gras sea trials.Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruises. PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA-- The pieces of the puzzle are falling into place for the restart of Carnival's cruise season from the U.S. On Friday, the line announced that the CDC had accepted its Phase 2A Port Agreements for Port Canaveral, Port Miami, and Port of Galveston.
Read full storyFamed Author Paul Theroux to Cruise From Ft. Lauderdale with Silversea
Telling Tales is what Theroux is best known for.Photo by Matthew Scott (SS Global Mkt Team) FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA-- Perhaps the most famous travel writer of our time, Paul Theroux has been in the news a lot lately. Some of that has to do with the recent debut of the Apple TV original series The Mosquito Coast, starring his nephew Justin Theroux. The rest revolves around the release of his latest novel, Under the Wave at Waimea. But come January, Theroux will join the masses returning to cruising when he boards Silver Whisper for the first leg of its world voyage.
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