Tag Archives: Houston

Texas-Sized Travel Deals for $2

Two bucks? Now you’re talking. Great minds at the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau have come to the rescue of cash-strapped families visiting town on a budget. The group recently compiled a list of 33 attractions for $2 or less. Some of the freebies include the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, open daily, and the Sam Houston Boat Tour, which provides free 90-minute roundtrip cruises along the Houston Ship Channel. Another attraction that won’t cost you a single cent to visit is the Miller Outdoor Theatre, which hosts free productions from March through October. During the month of August … Continue reading →

CityPass Goes Southern

Regular readers of this blog know how much I adore the CityPass program. If your family is traveling to a major city and plans to visit as many attractions as possible the CityPass is the most economical way to go. And just in time for the busy summer travel season the CityPass is going southern. The discount attraction booklet, is launching the Houston CityPass on May 13th. It’s a monumental announcement given that it will be the first CityPass in Texas and the only CityPass in the Southwest. The Houston CityPass costs $34 for adults and $24 for ages 4-11 … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits—Houston’s New Star-Studded Tourist Campaign and Good News for Frequent Flyers

Would you be more willing to vacation in Houston, Texas if Beyonce Knowles told you how wonderful the area was? How about if former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara recommended places to eat and shop? Would that encourage you to book a trip faster? Execs with the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau sure hope so. The group recently recruited some of Houston’s most famous residents for its new multi-million dollar ad campaign and they are hoping the celebrity slant pays off in Texas-sized proportions. Gone are the traditional touristy slogans (the bureau recently pulled the plug … Continue reading →

Houston’s Must-See Museums

My friend and former colleague recently accepted a job at the number news station in Houston, Texas. At her going away party I asked her what she was most looking forward to doing when she got to her new home. “Visit the museums,” she replied excitedly. Visit the museums? What was she thinking? I bit my tongue and smiled. It was either smile or… grab her shoulders, shake her, and demand to know why, after six long years living in the frozen tundra of northeast Wisconsin, would she not be dying to explore the nearest park, pool, or pond? I’m … Continue reading →

Houston on a Shoestring

Who doesn’t spend too much when traveling? With hotel stays, eating out, and the cost of gas alone, a simple vacation can cost a fortune. Add in the entertainment fees, and you’ve just blown your kid’s college tuition! It doesn’t have to be that way. Believe it or not, all cities have free entertainment options available for families– you just have to know where to look. If you live in or will be traveling to Houston, you are in luck. The Greater Houston area offers a wide variety of free entertainment options. [h]Great Southwest Equestrian Center[/h] 2501 S. Mason Road … Continue reading →

Day or Weekend Trips from Houston

So, you need a vacation, but you can’t afford a plane ticket. That’s not a problem—at least not if you live in the Greater Houston area. Or, perhaps you’re planning a trip to Houston, and you’re wondering how you’ll spend your time. There are actually many fun and exciting places to see, all driving distance from Houston. If you have a car and some gas in the tank, here are some places you can visit: [h]Galveston[/h] From Houston, just head down I-45 South to Galveston, and you’ll find a variety of things to do. You can tour the Moody Mansion … Continue reading →