“Somewhere ages and ages hence: two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference,”-the renowned work of Robert Frost’s ‘The Road Not Taken’ speaks to me as I enter the town of Kerrville, Texas. We all have a...
THE PLACES
La Cantera Resort & Spa: A Soul-Replenishing Escape
Courses, Destinations, Featured, The Game, The Places
A San Antonio getaway comes with certain expectations. Great Tex-Mex. A connection with Mexican American (and frequently, German) heritage. The obligatory visits the River Walk, Alamo and area attractions like Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas or Hemisfair Park’s...
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
When looking for an escape from the mundane routine of life, perhaps it is common to travel to a far away beach or a remote cabin in the mountains; but traveling the distance is not necessary to find an oasis of luxury and beauty at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle...
Sweet Spots of Las Vegas
Some people automatically associate Las Vegas with mobsters, wild parties, crazy gambling and going broke. Well, yes, that all can and does happen. But the Las Vegas that I know and love is full of hiking and exploring almost every known indulgence of any kind, all...
Take it Easy in Fredericksburg, Texas
Featured, In This Issue, Take 3, The Places
“Lighten up while you still can, don’t even try to understand,” the familiar tune from The Eagles filled the space in my car on my drive down to Fredericksburg, Texas. As I sang along and belted out, “Just find a place to make your stand and take it easy,” I dialed up...
Hard Rock Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Indulging in tropical fruit, enjoying a laid-back lifestyle, and building memories with family are the obvious reasons in which I travel to the Dominican Republic yearly; however, this trip was a little different as I decided to treat myself to a few days at one of...
Sweet Spot: Venice, Italy
My heart started to beat a little faster when I heard the pilot announce it would be 20 minutes before landing at the Marco Polo Airport. 10 years prior I had studied this region when I was a gondolier at the Venetian in Las Vegas. We used to pretend we were from...
Mountain Golf beckons in Colorado’s Luxe Vail Valley
Courses, Destinations, The Game, The Places
Texans vacationing in Colorado… I get it, it’s a well-worn cliché. To be perfectly honest, I never can tell if the locals are celebrating our enthusiasm for the Centennial State or merely tolerating us. My apologies, but so much about an escape to the majestic Rocky...
The Stella Hotel: Checking in
I have to admit that being an alumnus of the University of Texas, I’ve never really had a good reason to travel to Bryan, College Station. In fact, I have many friends that attended A&M University, but except for the occasional important sporting events rarely...