“Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Visit Plano. As always, all opinions are my own.” I recently spent an amazing weekend exploring the wonderful Plano, Texas! It is located about 19 miles north of Downtown Dallas and is considered the “Balloon Capital of Texas”. Plano hosts a popular hot-air balloon festival each September you can’t…
“Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau. As always, all opinions are my own.” Cheers from Waco Cheers from Waco! I just spent another amazing weekend in the heart of Texas and I was so excited to check off more things from my Waco bucket list. I will be sharing what to do, where…
How to spend a weekend in Concan, Texas I packed my bags, and invited my family to spend a weekend in Concan, Texas. We stayed at the most beautiful property called The Highball by Speakeasy Resorts. Let me just say, we did NOT want to leave. The property is located on a hilltop, and is perfect…
Laredo is located in the south of Texas, right at the border. Laredo has grown so much over the years and I was so excited to explore some of the best things to do in Laredo.
“Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau. As always, all opinions are my own.” Greetings from Waco Greetings from Waco, THE perfect spot for a girls’ trip. Choose from brunch, a beer spa, exploring Magnolia Market at the Silos, and much more. I will share 5 things to do on a girls’ trip…
Y’all know how much I love the Texas Hill Country! There are so many places for wine/beer tastings in the area. Recently, I went on a wine tasting weekend getaway in Bee Cave. Bee Cave is located in the hill country of central Texas. This puts it at a short driving distance to several wineries,…
The Houston Museum of Natural Science George Observatory, is located about an hour from central Houston. In this blog post I will share some tips on stargazing at Brazos Bend State Park, inside George Observatory, that I wish I would have known before purchasing my tickets. There are 3 telescopes that are used for research…
Finding local coffee shops is one of my favorite things to do when I travel. If you want me to wake up early on vacation I will need a huge cup of coffee! If you love coffee, I found over 7 coffee shops in Waco to add to your itinerary. Mainly because of course you…
Wimberley, Texas is centrally located in the hill country and full of natural swimming holes. In addition, it is located about 45 minutes from Austin and 1 hour from San Antonio. We searched for somewhere to stay and found The Lazy Lavender located 10-15 minutes from town. The Lazy Lavender has two beautiful properties, and…
I LOVE going mural hunting, and I couldn’t believe there were over 10+ murals in Waco! Not only is mural hunting free, but you get to explore the city you are visiting AND get some photos for the gram! Sounds like a win win to me! I’ll be highlighting some of my favorite murals but…
5 Tips for your next visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos I’ve been wanting to visit Magnolia for years and I finally had a chance to visit Waco for the first time while working with Waco Chamber. I knew I had to add a visit to Magnolia Market to my itinerary. As you all know…
Things to do in Waco – in addition to Magnolia Overall, I know Waco is known for being the home of Magnolia. In addition, Magnolia draws over 2M yearly visitors to Waco but did you know there are SO many other things to do in Waco in addition to Magnolia? I spent a few days in…
Where to Stay on the 290 wine trail If you plan on heading out to Stonewall, Johnson City or Fredericksburg and wondering where to stay on the 290 wine trail, check out Stonewall Motor Lodge. Stonewall Motor Lodge is a 1960s roadside motel located in the heart of the famous 290 wine trail. Above all,…
Palm Springs Retro Vibes in Texas You wouldn’t expect to find Palm Springs Retro Vibes in Texas, but head 15 minutes north of Fredericksburg and you will find Blue Skies Retro Resort. Blue Skies Retro Resort is located in Willow City in between the 290 wine trail and Enchanted Rock. Overall, I love finding the…
Where to stay in Downtown San Antonio San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter Looking for somewhere to stay in downtown San Antonio? Check out the newly renovated San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. The hotel is located at the Shops at Rivercenter with a private Riverwalk entrance. Above all, the hotel is located walking distance to many tourist…
Workation at The Ruby Hotel in Round Rock, Texas I know many of you are probably still working from home and could use a change of scenery. I’ve got the perfect solution for you, a workation at The Ruby Hotel in Round Rock, Texas. What is a workation you ask? So you know how you book…
Wander Inn in Round Top, Texas I’ve been enjoying wandering around Texas and I finally had a chance to check out Wander Inn in Round Top, Texas. I wandered into their Wanderlust Room, and fell in love with all the decor. For instance, every corner was picture perfect! Click here for a video tour. Wander Inn is owned…
Where to stay on the San Antonio riverwalk Planning to head on a road trip and looking for somewhere to stay on the San Antonio riverwalk? Why not stay in the middle of all the action right on the riverwalk? I recently stayed at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk which is located on the quiet side of…
Valentine’s Day Staycation at The Moran CITYCENTRE in Houston Don’t have any plans for Valentine’s? Treat your valentine to a staycation at The Moran CITYCENTRE in Houston, Texas. Keep reading to find out about their Valentine’s special. Why do a staycation, you ask? Why not? First, I honestly loved exploring a different area of Houston…
Shop my outfit here The most unique getaway near Houston When I say you don’t have to travel far to find some amazing places, I meant it! For example, I was so excited to find Blisswood Bed and Breakfast Ranch as it is a romantic, relaxing, and unique getaway near Houston. It is located a little…
Things to do in Comfort Texas I really enjoyed driving through the hill country, it was the small town feel, the cozy vibes, the hills and mainly the views that blew me away. I was looking for an escape from the city, and Comfort, Texas was the perfect spot. So what are some things to do…
Where to stay in Comfort, Texas I grew up in the city, so as I was driving through the hill country to get to Camp Comfort I understood why everyone wants a house in the country, it was the small town feel, the cozy vibes, the hills and mainly the views that blew me away….
Where to stay in Houston, Texas Where to stay in Houston for a getaway/staycation? Check out Texas Avenue BNB in east downtown Houston. It is Houston’s only boutique hotel and event space. In addition, Texas Avenue BNB is perfect distance to coffee shops, restaurants, and downtown Houston and perfect for birthday parties or other celebrations. I…
Where to stay in Fredericksburg, Texas I’ve visited Fredericksburg before and my biggest regret each time was not staying close to Main Street. Well I finally found the perfect place to stay at, Fredericksburg Inn & Suites, which is one block away from Main Street and recently renovated. I stayed two nights and I loved…
Instagram- worthy spots in Marfa, Texas Have you heard of Marfa, Texas? Honestly, I hadn’t heard about it until I discovered all the Instagram-worthy spots in Marfa. I had put off visiting for so long since I considered it far, but honestly the drive was NOT bad at all! When we decided to road trip to…
Lively Beach in Mustang Island Looking to explore the Texas Coast? Lively Beach is a new resort condo located on Mustang Island in Corpus Christi, Texas. Lively Beach is located about 3.5 hrs from Houston and Austin, and 2 hrs from San Antonio. Use our code EST for 5% off the best available rate on…
Insta-worthy Spots in Corpus Christi We spent the weekend in Corpus Christi and we did what we do best, found the best murals and Insta-worthy spots in Corpus Christi! I do want to say thank you to Monica at CC Bucketlist for having the best murals in Corpus Christi easily accessible on her Instagram and…
A European inspired Castle: Newman’s Castle in Texas NEWMANS CASTLE: Ever wanted to visit all the castles in Europe? Well did you know Texas has a European inspired castle named Newman’s Castle? Due to Covid-19 we have been looking for more things to do in Texas so we were so excited to find this hidden…
ultimate travel Guide to Fredericksburg Texas Wine Country In this ultimate travel Guide to Fredericksburg Texas wine country, I will share where to eat, where to sleep, and share some travel tips for your next visit. In addition, I will highlight 5 wineries we visited and discuss what we enjoyed and what we didn’t enjoy. Did y’all…
Top things to do in Galveston besides the beach In need of a beach vacation? I know Covid has changed all of our travel plans this year but if you are considering a trip to Galveston I have found you some of the most colorful and Instagrammable spots! I know the water isn’t the greatest but there…
World’s Largest Cowboy Boots Location: North Star Mall/60 Northwest Loop 410 #18 Facts & Tips: Yup, you read it right! Since everything is bigger in Texas it just makes sense that we have the World’s Largest Cowboy Boots! Grab your boots and head to North Star Mall. This has to be the #1 most Instagrammable…
Rainbow Wings Location: On the Evergreen St. Side of Culture Hair Studio/1428 N Main Ave Tips: Y’all it was so hard finding the address to this mural! I am sure locals know where it is but not us out of towners. So save the map or click the address above. It was definitely worth the…
Social Distance getaway vacation – only 1 hour away from houston! About Getaway at Brazos Valley Getaway Brazos Valley is located in Navasota, Texas with over 40 tiny cabins. This is actually their new location that opened in May 2020 and it is the largest of their collections. Everything is bigger in Texas right? Other…