It's not easy, exactly, but it is possible to get from Texas to places like New Orleans and Chicago on a reasonably comfortable Amtrak train. Just don't expect to be on time.
Want to see millions of migrating monarchs on their annual winter getaway? Wing on down to Mexico.
With its long white beaches, blue and green seas, rainbow-hued reefs, and lush tropical landscapes, Florida offers endless ways to have fun. Whether you want to snorkel, fish, or chill out beside the waves, Florida’s the place for a vacation you’ll never forget.
April 2, 2013 | TRAVEL
Try one of these extended weekend trips. You'll know you've left home.
For a laid-back coastal paradise that's reminiscent of
the Greek Islands in the seventies, pack a bathing suit
and head to Montezuma, Costa Rica. But be
forewarned: Half of the adventure is getting there.
When the San Antonio River’s downtown stretches are drained for a week each January, the crowds may ebb too. But it’s a perfect time to discover the waterway’s more natural side.
In a remote Mexican bay, you can touch a forty-ton gray, watch her lovely, enormous baby rub playfully against your boat, and ponder the mysteries of the natural world.
If you’re heading to New Orleans and you’ve got five days to spare, don’t fly or drive. Take a trip fit for a king—aboard the Delta Queen
.
If you think there are bargains on the border, you won’t believe what you’ll find seven hundred miles south in three tiny Mexican towns.