Fredericksburg Texas
Forget Napa Valley. Save the money you’d spend on plane tickets and head to Fredericksburg — a close-to-home option for wine lovers with dozens of vineyards, tasting rooms and a charming German influence at every turn. Our Splurge vs. Steal of the week focuses on two lovely properties: One is outside of town with more…
Read MoreIt’s true that everything is bigger in Texas but, on occasion, there is magic in seeking out the small. Boutique hotels, with their attention to detail, personal warmth and fascinating histories, make your stay all the more enriching, whether you hang your hat in West Texas or the Hill Country. Here are some more worthy…
Read MoreFrom staying in a 186-foot deep missile silo in Roswell, New Mexico, to a llama farm outside Waco, Texas, these Airbnbs are truly one-of-a-kind weekend stays. Wine Barrel Tree House in Fredericksburg, TX Stay in an enchanting little treehouse in Fredericksburg. Fitting for the Napa of Texas, the design is giving wine barrel energy. Although…
Read MoreWell. Christmas is here and we’re still dealing with COVID-19. Who would’ve thought back in early March when the virus was a distant problem, a periphery story on the news, that our lives would be massively affected up until Christmas and beyond? Many of us are not seeing family or traveling as we usually would…
Read MoreA few weekends ago, I made the five-hour drive with my family to stay at a ranch house in the town of Hunt in the Texas Hill Country. It’s a small unincorporated community nestled at the intersection of the North and South forks of the Guadalupe River. I’ll be honest – I wasn’t expecting much…
Read MoreFeeling festive? Us too! So why not take a trip to Fredericksburg, Texas, for a change of scenery. And perhaps some early holiday shopping too. The Hill Country town is known for its charms, historic heritage, and fabulous second shelters. In fact, our splurge has a deed that dates back to famous Texas Ranger, Jack…
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