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Visiting Houston with Kids

Visiting Houston with Kids: The Perfect 1-Day Plan

Houston is a kid-friendly town. About one-quarter of the city’s population is under 18, which explains why many of the city’s amenities welcome all ages. While some upscale eateries frown on toddlers at the table, most eateries offer booster seats and friendly smiles to families. Some even have crayons and games to occupy little ones. There are dozens of water parks, adventure centers and sport courts for tots to teens,...
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History Buffs

Top 5 Houston Sites for History Buffs

Texas is loaded with historical sites – and we’re not just talking about the Alamo. In 1836, General Sam Houston won independence for part of what’s now Southeastern Texas at the Battle of San Jacinto. That year, two brothers founded...
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Houston’s Summer Event Calendar Heats Up

Houston is one of the top vacation destinations in Texas, thanks to its rich arts & culture scene and access to sports, festivals and outdoor activities. It’s also a hub for business travel; major employers from JP Morgan Chase to Shell Oil and Chevron have epicenters here. According to Houston Public Media, a record-breaking 20.5 million people visited Texas’ largest city last year. About three-quarters were traveling for pleasure. If...
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What are the Benefits of a Boutique Hotel?

The concept of the boutique hotel emerged in the early 1980's as a response to travelers who wanted something more than cookie-cutter rooms with the same décor, furnishing and amenities. A boutique hotel like Magnolia Houston offers guests a unique...
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Travel ideas for you and your BFFs that are Instagram worthy

Life is busy.  Maybe you keep up with your “founding friends” on Social Media, but when is the last time you kicked it with your fem friends from school, sorority or camp?   2017 is the perfect year to turn those “likes” into some real, much needed fun. Connection and travel with your best buds is a great stress reliever, and a deep connection with your inner self. But, let’s be...
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4 Fun Ways to Keep Up Your Fitness Regimen When You’re Away From Home

If you have an established fitness regimen, it can be difficult to maintain it while you’re on the road. Fortunately, there are ways to keep active while away from home—and do so in a way that can be even more...
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How (and What) to Pack for a Weekend Getaway

The idea of a weekend getaway sounds exciting, carefree and full of adventure. For some travelers, however, the idea of packing for a weekend away can add unnecessary stress to the mix. How much should I pack? Is one suitcase enough? What if I forget something? It’s important to embrace the idea of spontaneity and adventure throughout the entire getaway-planning process—and that goes for the packing process, too. Here are...
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The Big Day is a Big Deal: Weddings with Magnolia

Your friends and family are there.  Your couture is flawless.  The cake is a towering specimen of your commitment.  The photographs will be crush-worthy.  The venue is Magnolia’s gorgeous boutique hotel.  By your side is Magnolia’s wedding manager for the...
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Spring into Romance with a Couple’s Getaway at Magnolia

Shake off the winter blues and reconnect while love is in the air.  This spring is the perfect time for you and your significant other to spend a few days adoring one another at one of Magnolia’s boutique hotel experiences. If you want to bring back the romance to your relationship, it’s time to pack your suitcase.  Whether visiting us in the big “D” (Dallas locations), snuggled up to the...
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