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- 2026 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle AWD Review: A Texas Road Trip With the Girls
A road trip with friends is always a good idea, especially when it involves shopping, wine tasting, river floating, and a little line dancing. For our 2nd annual MommyTravels girls’ trip, I drove the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle AWD from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to Gruene, Texas, with a stop in Waco along the way…. - 20 Best Dallas – Fort Worth Pumpkin Patches
The top 20 pumpkin patches around the Dallas – Fort Worth area. And yes, they are bigger and better than other pumpkin patches. - October in Grapevine, Texas: Fall Festivals, Halloween Events & Things to Do
If you are looking for things to do in Grapevine, Texas, in October, you have picked a very good month to visit. Grapevine goes all in on fall, with festivals, live music, family activities, historic experiences, pumpkin patches, Halloween events, train rides and plenty of opportunities to eat, drink and generally enjoy the fact that… - Koh Samui
I finally visited Thailand for the first time and my short visit exceeded my dreams. The food alone made the journey worthwhile, although the extremely pleasant flights (Premium Economy class provided by EVA AIR) felt effortless, with a short layover in Taipei each way at their bustling but inviting airport lounges. Our first stop was… - Island Romance: How To Plan A Honeymoon That Feels Effortless And Unforgettable
A honeymoon should feel different from a standard trip. Not that it has to be expensive. It is typically something that has a structure to it, just one you usually become ignorant of by arriving and having already set the wheels in motion. Flights go the right way. Your room fits your style of traveling…. - Best Day Trips From Portland, Oregon
Discover the best day trips from Portland, Oregon, including the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, Oregon Coast, Hood River, Silver Falls, wine country and more.
Weekend Getaways
- Best Weekend Trips From Portland, Oregon: 11 Getaways Worth the Drive
Portland is one of those cities where you don’t have to drive very far to feel like you’ve actually gone somewhere. Within a couple of hours, you can be soaking in a hot spring, drinking wine in the Willamette Valley, hiking beside waterfalls, walking on the Oregon Coast, or sitting beside a river in the mountains. That makes Portland an excellent home base for weekend getaways. And because… - Best Weekend Getaways in Oregon: 12 Places Worth the Trip
If you’re looking for the best weekend getaways in Oregon, the good news is that you have an almost ridiculous number of choices. Oregon manages to pack beaches, mountains, waterfalls, wine country, high desert, forests, quirky roadside attractions and cities with excellent food into one state. The bad news is that Oregon is not exactly tiny, so choosing a destination matters if you only have two or three… - Alaia Belize Weekend Getaway
Experience the ultimate weekend getaway at Alaia Belize in San Pedro, featuring rooftop pools, Secret Beach adventures, luxury spa treatments, and unforgettable seaside dining. - Gruene Weekend Getaway: An Authentic Texan Experience
Visiting Gruene, Texas (part of New Braunfels) is the perfect weekend getaway from most major cities in Texas. Just a four-hour drive from Dallas and only an hour from Austin you will find yourself in a late 1800s German cotton community turned entertainment, dining, and shopping destination! Here in this walkable city, you will find more than 20 locally owned shops and boutiques. Now, don’t assume this is… - 11 Best Weekend Getaways for $500 or Less
Ah, the elusive weekend getaway. A time to escape the never-ending “Mom, I’m bored” chorus and embrace a blissful 48 hours where your biggest decision is whether to nap or sip wine (or both). But let’s be real—most of us don’t have the budget to book a luxury spa weekend at some overpriced resort that Instagram keeps trying to shove down our throats. That’s where this list comes… - 15 Weekend Getaways from Dallas, Texas
Living in Texas can be exhilarating, and Dallas certainly offers its fair share of entertainment. But if you’re looking for an escape from city life, there are plenty of great opportunities just a short drive away to explore some of the Lone Star state’s most beautiful landscapes. From rolling hills and stunning waterscapes to hidden gems splattered across vast plains, get inspired by this round-up of weekend trips…