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The Best Group Day Trips in Texas

Jade Garrett — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Hitting the road with a group? Whether it’s a family reunion, a sightseeing trip, or ateam-building excursion with coworkers, Texas is home to many day trip opportunities for all travel groups. Reserve a charter bus rental with a reputable bus provider like GOGO Charters, and your group transportation will be seamless and comfortable—no matter where … Continued

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Find your Fall Escape at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas

Olivia Booth — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This Fall, create memories at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas. From putting away on the plush greens of TPC Las Colinas to bespoke activations in The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, inclusive of tastings, live performances and more. As the day comes to an end, enjoy a nightcap at Bar Juniper followed by live music every Fall … Continued

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We See You Blake Wright, Making Dallas Colorful.

Jade Garrett — Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We see you Dallas, slowing down (hopefully!) to have a closer look at those colorful billboards around town that playfully call out our city for achievements like “inventing the future”, “embracing your diversity” and “showing some swagger”. It’s all part of the city’s new destination brand campaign—a rolling effort to celebrate all that today’s Dallas … Continued

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Who Wants to Help Save Baby Elephants and Eat at My House?

Kathy Wise — Mon, 06 May 2024 14:59:31 +0000

Back in September, senior editor S. Holland Murphy, staff photographer Elizabeth Lavin, and I hopped on a flight to Botswana to visit an elephant orphanage built by Debra Stevens, a Dallas art framer. Holland and Elizabeth told the incredible story in the May issue, which, if you don’t already have it, you should pick up … Continued

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A Colorful Can-Do Collab

Jade Garrett — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

What happens when 6 local artists collaborate with some of Dallas’ most dynamic can-do personalities? An iconic new brand campaign. You’ve probably been seeing some colorful and creative billboards, kiosks, and banners around town lately. There’s a story behind all of that inspirational artwork and can-do spirit, and it involves some of Dallas’ most impactful … Continued

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Luxury Meets Sanctuary at JW Marriott Dallas Arts District

Jade Garrett — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Dallas, the epitome of elegance awaits at this new luxury hotel, where every corner exudes sophistication and style. Boasting unparalleled panoramic views of the vibrant city skyline, this establishment offers a breathtaking vista of Dallas that leaves guests in awe from the moment they step foot into their modern … Continued

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A First Look at the New Crescent Fort Worth, and How to Spend a Weekend There

Ben Swanger — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000

For years, Crescent Real Estate Chairman John Goff commuted past a 5-acre plot in the heart of Fort Worth’s affluent Cultural District. Despite a desire to see something be built on the prime plot of land, the local developer—who has owned The Crescent Dallas three different times—never dreamed of developing it himself. Plans for The … Continued

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Is Fort Worth Really ‘The New Austin’?

Tim Rogers — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:17:46 +0000

First, here are all my disclaimers and caveats and equivocations: Fort Worth is definitely a city on the rise. Over here in Dallas, we acknowledge its grooviness. In 2016, in a D Magazine cover story that was a guide to Fort Worth, we called it “the best little suburb of Dallas,” but we were kidding! … Continued

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Well Traveled: A Rejuvenating Retreat to Puerto Rico

Ben Swanger — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Though it is a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico blends Latin American culture and language with Caribbean flavors and landscapes. I was excited to experience this unique blend during my stay at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort, located on the island’s northwestern coast. I started my trip with a glass of … Continued

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This Dallas-Based Retailer Wants to Be a One-Stop Shop for Resort Wear

Catherine Wendlandt — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:44:44 +0000

In the summer of 2021, friends Lauren Mize and Lamar McKinley were frustrated that nothing in their wardrobes was appropriate for the vacations they had planned. They found it tedious to dig through the resort wear selections carried by online retailers. Too, the clothes were often dated or too expensive. “You have to be very … Continued

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On the Road: A Weekend at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country and TPC San Antonio

Ben Swanger — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:27:54 +0000

The JW Marriott in San Antonio’s rolling hill country is just a five-hour drive south of Dallas, but the beautiful resort, which boasts excellent golf and a family atmosphere, feels worlds away from any bustling city. My wife and I recently spent a prolonged weekend on the property—which has about 1,000 rooms and suites—and were … Continued

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The Dallas Dude Who Just Became an Astronaut

Tim Rogers — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:50:46 +0000

Virgin Galactic launched a spaceplane Friday from New Mexico’s Spaceport America. Onboard were four space tourists who’d each paid $450,000 to become astronauts. One of them was from Dallas. I’m told Robie Vaughn, of Vaughn Capital Partners, took his entire staff with him to watch the launch. On his Virgin astronaut page, it mentions that … Continued

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