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Carlsbad, California: Where Luxury, Adventure, and Perfect Weather Unite

Will Maddox — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

As great as North Texas’ quality of life can be, the weather in late August isn’t anything to be celebrated. Our family does our best to escape to cooler climes at some point in late summer and find respite from the heat. This August, we were fortunate enough to explore Carlsbad, California, which had everything … Continued

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Loreto Is Mexico’s Hidden Gem

Will Maddox — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Just after I booked a trip to explore Loreto, Mexico, on the Baja Peninsula, I shared my travel plans with a group of friends, and one who is a pilot for a major airline asked, “Loreto? I flew over it last week and didn’t see much. Is there anything to do there?” At the time, … Continued

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Well Traveled: A Breathtaking Escape to Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo

Ben Swanger — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Nestled within one of earth’s last remaining tropical dry forests, the Andaz Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is a unique and breathtaking getaway. With beautiful views of ocean and forest, sounds of howler monkeys synchronizing their calls, and aromatic nodes of local fare, the resort is truly a taste of the entire region. The … Continued

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Beat the Heat This Summer With the Rugged Luxury of Vista Verde Ranch

Will Maddox — Thu, 23 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

After living in Texas for almost my entire life, nothing beats escaping the oppressive temperature of the Lone Star State like a summer trip to the Rocky Mountains. For an escape that feels like a luxury summer camp that balances unbeatable views with horsemanship and mountain adventure recreation, Vista Verde Ranch can’t be beaten. North … 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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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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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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DFW Staycation: JW Marriott Dallas Arts District

Ben Swanger — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:22:24 +0000

It was a sunny day as I walked into the lobby of the new JW Marriott in the Dallas Arts District, but the aura inside the newly minted property was even more vibrant. The city’s first JW-branded hotel, a development from the Sam Moon Group, sits in the heart of the Dallas Arts District and … Continued

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Executive Travel: Goldener Hirsch in Deer Valley

Christine Perez — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:47:02 +0000

It’s always risky to book an early December ski trip; you’ll never know what the conditions will be like. But the stars were aligned during a recent getaway to Deer Valley in Utah, with plenty of fresh snow falling in the days leading up to our arrival. The soft powder and sunny skies were a … Continued

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Coastal Resort Community Meets the Piney Woods at High Hill Farm

Will Maddox — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:10:37 +0000

One of my favorite things to do is rent a big house and take a weekend trip with family friends, but as our family has grown, it is more difficult to find a location that can meet the space and activity requirements of large and active groups near Dallas. Fortunately for Dallasites, a development less … Continued

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Riviera Nayarit, Mexico: Where You Can Own, Play, or Both

Christine Perez — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:08:47 +0000

Located on the northern edge of Nuevo Nayarit, just steps from Bucerias Beach, is the Riviera Nayarit. And comfortably nestled in Riviera Nayarit, you’ll find Villa la Estancia Beach Resort & Spa Nayarit—a luxury beachside resort just 30 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta that is redefining the all-inclusive vacation experience. Secluded, quiet, and laid back, … Continued

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Oxnard Oasis: A Charming California Retreat, With an Up Close Look at Cowboys Training Camp

Ben Swanger — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:22:29 +0000

In Oxnard, California, just six miles from where the Dallas Cowboys host its training camp, the sunset meets the ocean, which meets the sand, which meets the Curio Collection Hilton resort of Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach. That view is rare because Zachari Dunes—which recently underwent a multimillion dollar facelift and management change—is one of … Continued

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