As
the biggest state in the continental U.S., Texas is committed
to making everything within its borders bigger and better—so
get ready for a good time. From the Alamo and the Riverwalk
in San Antonio, to the bustling big cities of Dallas and Houston,
Texas offers world-renowned resorts, fine dining and luxurious
spas.
A CAPITAL RETREAT 72 Hours in Austin
Somewhere between its mantra "Keep Austin Weird" and its solid reputation as "The Live Music Capital of the World," the state capitol of Texas—once a laid-back college town—became the Southwest's hippest city.
HOTEL SPECIALS Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
and Spa
They say everything is big in Texas, and this property certainly proves it in the accomodation's world. The uniquely Texas decor found throughout the property combines old-fashioned style with rich Texas leather accents and ironwork.
JUST DO IT Business Travel Guide: Dallas
Sophisticated and a little bit cowboy at the same time, Dallas has all the glamour, energy and excitement of any major city. The resurrection of downtown and the nearby neighborhoods of Uptown and Victory Park have helped to rank the city as one of the top convention destinations in the country.
BIG
FUN IN BIG D 72
Hours in Dallas
There's
more to Dallas than cowboys and "Who shot J.R.?"
This town deep in the heart of Texas has evolved into
a modern cosmopolitan city that still retains plenty
of Texan quirks.
FREDERICKSBURG
WILLKOMMEN
TO THE WINE TRAIL Texas
Hill Country
The gateway to the Hill Country Wine Trail is a small
town called Fredericksburg, equidistant from San Antonio
or Austin. It's the Texas you expect: pastoral, historical
and genuinely hospitable. What’s unexpected is
its unique German flavor, rooted deep as a Texas oak.
HIGH
ENERGY HOUSTON 72-Hour
Vacation
Houston's
well-recorded horizon is a shimmering vision of progress
that towers over the historic remnants of the Bayou
City's humble beginnings. Just outside of urban areas,
however, the local landscape is bathed in vivid colors,
thanks to a tropical climate.
TOP 10 BRUNCH HOTELS IN THE U.S. 17 Restaurant at Alden Houston 17’s three-course Sunday brunch is deceptively simple. Opening options include rock shrimp tacos spiced with cucumber salsa, which can be followed by duck hash. Dessert poses a happy dilemma: your choice of crème caramel, sticky toffee pudding with ginger ice cream or banana ice box pie with hot fudge.
BIG
CITY DIGS Hotel
Derek
In a city known for corporate
meetings run by cowboy boot-clad executives—as
well as for an opulent style dictated by Enron-esque
incomes—Hotel Derek stands out. First, there is
the premise. Designer Dayna Lee, of Sting concert and
Kevin Costner film fame, fashioned the hotel's style
out of the whims and tastes of a fictitious, aging rock
star: Derek.
REMEMBER
THE ALAMO Hotel
feature: La Mansion del Rio
Prior to becoming a state, Texas was a republic. Today
the Daughters of the Republic care for historical landmarks,
and their number one priority is the Alamo. Home to
the historic Alamo, San Antonio is one of the most charming
places to experience the Lone Star State's colorful
history.
BIG,
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL 72-
Hour Vacation: San Antonio
Follow the historic trail of the Spanish missionaries
(and their legacy, the largest concentration of Catholic
missions in North America) and explore the charming
city, which beautifully marries the rich cultures
of Indians, Old Mexico, German immigrants, the Wild
West, African-Americans, and the Deep South.
HOTEL SPECIALS Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort
& Spa
Texas Hill Country provides the gorgeous setting for this 200-acre resort. While the property is a vacation destination unto itself, it also makes a luxurious base for sightseeing. It resides within 20 minutes of downtown and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and is right across TX 151 from SeaWorld San Antonio.
AROUND
TEXAS
LONE
STAR LUXURY Texas's
Top Spas
Texas
is more than cowboys, barbecue and tumbleweeds —
the Lone Star State takes its spas as seriously as its
football. Well...almost. Whether you're heading to Dallas,
Irving, Houston or Austin, you'll find some of the world's
best spas.
TOP 10 VALUE HOTELS WORLDWIDE The Tremont House
A four-story atrium, ironwork balconies and bridges, and birdcage elevators lend to the Victorian ambiance at this Galveston Island hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Strand Historic District, Tremont House is just minutes from scores of shops, galleries, restaurants and historic attractions.
Nowhere on earth do the words “booming” and “economy” go together more fittingly than in Beijing. The country of China is yet a tricky place to do business, but with this city bathed in an ever-optimistic atmosphere, it's getting easier to negotiate a path through the maze.
With its stately architecture, broad boulevards and sidewalk cafés, Buenos Aires is considered the “Paris of South America.” The city is also the commercial hub of Argentina and one of world's busiest ports. Organize your business trip with this handy guide to the best restaurants, hotels and after-hours attractions.
