Mary Cate Long
A few weekends ago, I made the five-hour drive with my family to stay at a ranch house in the town of Hunt in the Texas Hill Country. It’s a small unincorporated community nestled at the intersection of the North and South forks of the Guadalupe River. I’ll be honest – I wasn’t expecting much…
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The 2020/2021 winter ski season is upon us. To anyone and everyone that jetted off to ski for spring break earlier this year, arriving just before the whole world (and the slopes) shut down because of COVID-19, the time has finally come for redemption. It’s 2020, so things will look different this year of course…
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There is little that strikes more immediate joy into the heart than the burst of colorful leaves in autumn. Or is that just me? My pandemic-prompted rediscovery of the “casual walk” plus my desire to see every orange, gold and red-leafed tree in the city has me walking endless circles around my neighborhood taking pictures…
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It’s finally that time of year. The air is decidedly chilly and I, for one, already lit up my first fireplace of the season. Whether you are looking forward to ski season or in search of an autumn escape, here are some Airbnbs with cozy fireplaces– perfect for the snuggly, baby-it’s-cold-outside weather. Taos, NM Taos,…
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Ah, New Mexico. Texas’ charming next-door neighbor. Dallasites have long found second homes in the Land of Enchantment. New Mexico’s multi-faceted personality draws in a wide range of interested buyers. Whether you are a skier or an art connoisseur, there’s a New Mexican destination to suit your style. These are three great spots to consider…
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Airbnb Plus properties are homes that consistently exceed expectations of hospitality, style, and cleanliness. Austin, Texas is home to over 270 of them. Airbnb.com explains how homes become eligible for an invitation to the upper echelons of Airbnb Plus: They must have “maintained an average rating of 4.8 over the past year” and have had…
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