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10 Best Resorts in the Florida Keys, July 2022
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10 Best Florida Beaches for Families, June 2022
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10 Best Florida Beaches for Couples, June 2022
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Winter Haven Offers a Unique Florida Adventure, March 2022
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Family-Fun Things to Do in Orlando Beyond Theme Parks, March 2022
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How To Plan Your Next Visit to Dallas, Texas, March 2022
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Fill Your Stay in College Station, Texas, With Food, Wine, and Fun, March 2022
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Conroe, Texas, is the Perfect Combination of Small-Town Charm and Natural Delights, March 2022
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Why Topo Chico is Big in Texas, April 2017 (first appeared in Extra Crispy)
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A Railway Revival in Santa Fe, AAA Explorer, April/May/June 2022
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Lovely Lavender at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm in Albuquerque, AAA Explorer, April/May/June 2022
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A Tiki Speakeasy, Austin Tiki Tatsuya, AAA Explorer, April/May/June 2022
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Pickleball in Style, Recess Pickleball, AAA Explorer, April/May/June 2022
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Take a Music Road Trip Across Texas, e-newsletter, March 2022
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Riding into the Sunset in New Mexico, AAA Explorer, Jan/Feb/March 2022
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A Hill Country Holiday, AAA Explorer, Winter 2021
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Grapevine's Harvest Hall, AAA Explorer, Winter 2021
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San Antonio Tamalada, AAA Explorer, Winter 2021
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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, AAA Explorer, Fall 2021
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Holiday light displays: Where to see farolitos and luminarias, November 2021
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Where to Find the Best Leaf Peeping in Texas, e-newsletter, October 2021
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Feature: The Stockyards Ride Again, AAA Explorer, Fall 2021
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Explore Black history in Galveston, AAA Explorer, Fall 2021
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Living the dream (Dreamland in Dripping Springs), AAA Explorer, Fall 2021
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8 cool skills you can pick up on your next Texas vacation, e-newsletter, August 2021
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Cover story: Five hotels that embody the Texas spirit, Texas Journey, March/April 2020
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Feature: Amazing amenities at Texas hotels, Texas Journey, March/April 2020
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8 must-see national parks, preserves, and monuments in Texas, e-newsletter, April 2021
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A Deep Ellum Trailblazer, AAA Explorer, Spring 2021
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Best places to hike in Texas in the winter, e-newsletter, January 2021
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Essay: Silver linings, Texas Journey, November/December 2020
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Sea Rim State Park retreat, Texas Journey, July/August 2020
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Suavs shoe company makes smaller footprint, Texas Journey July/August 2020
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Cover story: Five hotels that embody the Texas spirit, Texas Journey, March/April 2020
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Feature: Amazing amenities at Texas hotels, Texas Journey, March/April 2020
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Kendra Scott's Sweet Boutique, Texas Journey, January/February 2020
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Dallas DreamScape, Texas Journey, January/February 2020
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20 Ways to Crush 2020, Texas Journey, January/February 2020
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Quick Escape: Austin, Texas Journey, November/December 2019
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Quick Escape: Austin, Westways, October 2019 (also appeared in Northern New England Journey January/February 2020)
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Day Trip: Laredo, Texas Journey, September/October 2019
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Essay: The Bittersweet Goodbye, September/October 2019
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San Ygnacio's Inn for Border Birders, September/October 2019
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Day Trip: Salado, Texas Journey, July/August 2019
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Amarillo Sod Poodles, Texas Journey, March/April 2019
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Burklee Hill Vineyards, Texas Journey, January/February 2019
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Day Trip: Grapevine, Texas Journey, November/December 2018
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Cover story: Take a Bite out of Shark Week, Alabama Journey, July/August 2018
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Day Trip: Amarillo, Texas Journey, March/April 2018
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A Lucchese Boot, Deconstructed, Texas Journey, March/April 2018
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A Passage to India, Texas Journey, March/April 2018
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Cover story: Happy Birthday, San Antonio! Texas Journey, January/February 2018
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Profile: Vincent Huizar, Texas Journey, January/February 2018
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The Eagle has Landed, Texas Journey, January/February 2018
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A Different Kind of Oil Boom, Texas Journey, September/October 2017
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Day Trip: Bastrop, Texas Journey, November/December 2017
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Essay: Belle of the Baile, Texas Journey, September/October 2017
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The Wright Way, Northern New England Journey, March/April 2017
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Cover story: Flock Together, Alabama Journey and Texas Journey, January/February 2017
TEXAS HIGHWAYS MAGAZINE
2015-present
Joe Vidales, Weslaco, July 2019
Lindy Chambers, Bellville, March 2019
Faye Landham, Granbury, January 2019
White Christmas in Texas, December 2018
Texas fruitcakes, December 2018
Home Cookin' Highway, October 2018
Ronin Restaurant, October 2018
Wiseman House Chocolates, February 2018
Austin Steam Train's North Pole Flyer, November 2017
SeaWorld San Antonio, November 2017
Eagle Mountain Farmhouse Cheese, October 2017
Granbury's haunted history, October 2017
Bandera's Rancho Cortez, August 2017
Bryan's Catalena Hatters, May 2017
Fredericksburg's Das Peach Haus, January 2017
Crushing it at Messina Hof, April 2017
Soap-making at Sauer-Beckmann farm, November 2016
Essay: Lost and Found, October 2016
Jellystone Park Hill Country, August 2016
San Antonio's Doseum, October 2015
CRUISE CRITIC
2017-present
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These Are The Most Expensive Cruise Ship Drinks At Sea, October 2022
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Which Cruise Lines Offer Coke or Pepsi Products Onboard? September 2022
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Which Cruise Lines Have Curfews for Underage Cruisers? September 2022
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Carnival's 50th Anniversary Cruise 'Sailabration' Voyage: Just Back From Carnival Breeze, March 2022
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Masks are Now Optional On Many Cruise Lines, So What's That Like? Live From Carnival Breeze, March 2022
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Royal Caribbean At-Home COVID-19 Test Kit, November 2021
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11 Things to Do the Week Before Your Cruise, November 2021
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Booking a Cruise Onboard: How to Score Extras and Discounts, November 2021
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Why Now? Pandemic Passengers Weigh In With Their Reasons for Cruising to Alaska, September 2021
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Live From a Holland America Line Alaska Cruise During the COVID-19 Pandemic, September 2021
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Behind the Scenes with Imagineers: Designing Disney Cruise Line's new Disney Wish, August 2021
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Disney Cruise Line News: New Interactive Uncharted Adventure for Disney Wish Unveiled, August 2021
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Just Back From: Adventures by Disney, a Family-Friendly Danube River Cruise, July 2019
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Best Cruise Ship Amenities, January 2020
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Best Cruises for Singles Over 40, November 2019
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6 Best Party Cruise Ships, November 2019
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Should You River Cruise With Kids? September 2019
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How to Check in for a Cruise, September 2019
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17 Cruises that Include Alcohol in Your Fare, September 2019
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How to Navigate the Airport on Cruise Turnaround Day, August 2019
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How Much Should I Tip My Room Steward on a Cruise?, July 2019
Cruise private island guides
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Princess Cays vs. Half Moon Cay, May 2019
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CocoCay vs. Half Moon Cay, April 2019
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Great Stirrup Cay vs. CocoCay, April 2019
Cruise private island cabana guides
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Guide to Princess Cays Cabanas, October 2019
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Guide to CocoCay Cabanas, June 2019
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Guide to Labadee Cabanas, April 2019
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Guide to Great Stirrup Cay Cabanas, March 2019
Cruise ship/port reviews
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AmaLea (Adventures by Disney) review, August 2019
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Princess Cruises' Royal Class ships, May 2019
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Crown Princess review, December 2018
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Progreso, Mexico, port review, May 2018
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Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam review, April 2018
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Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas review, October 2017
Live from Liberty of the Seas during Hurricane Harvey:
FAMILY VACATION CRITIC
2017-2020
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Disney cruise vs. Disney World, March 2020
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7 Best Vacations in Texas on a Budget, January 2020
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KidZania opens first U.S. location in Texas, December 2019
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5 All Inclusive Family Vacations in Texas, November 2019
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Best Personalized Luggage for Kids, September 2019
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9 Best California Vacations With Toddlers, August 2019
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9 Amazing Family Vacations That Will Take You Outside of Your Comfort Zone, June 2019
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9 U.S. Motels That Are Almost as Fun as Resorts, May 2019
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Best non-Disney hotels near Disney World, January 2019
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What to pack for a family cruise, January 2019
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Digital Detox Family Vacations, January 2019
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What you should never let your kid do on a plane, December 2018
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Surprising Benefits of a Kid-Free Vacation, November 2018
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A Tongue-in-Cheek Guide to Surviving the Oregon Trail, October 2018
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First prize, 2018 SATW Central States Awards: The Most Embarrassing Family Vacation Moments
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First prize, 2018 SATW Central States Awards: This Way to Walley World: How to Recreate a Griswold Family Vacation
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7 Best Two-Piece Bathing Suits for Moms, June 2019
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7 Best One-Piece Bathing Suits for Moms, June 2019
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9 Amazing Family Vacations That Will Take You Outside of Your Comfort Zone, June 2019
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9 U.S. Motels That Are Almost as Fun as Resorts, May 2019
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8 Bathing Suits for Moms That Will Make You Look and Feel Good, May 2019
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Best swimsuit cover-ups for moms, March 2019
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Best non-Disney hotels near Disney World, January 2019
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What to pack for a family cruise, January 2019
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Digital Detox Family Vacations, January 2019
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Best luxury Caribbean villa resorts, January 2019
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6 Luxurious Mexico Villas, January 2019
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What you should never let your kid do on a plane, December 2018
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Surprising Benefits of a Kid-Free Vacation, November 2018
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Trend: Rental Homes for the Holidays, November 2018
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Best carry-on bags, November 2018
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2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Adults, November 2018
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A Tongue-in-Cheek Guide to Surviving the Oregon Trail, October 2018
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First prize, 2018 SATW Central States Awards: The Most Embarrassing Family Vacation Moments
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First prize, 2018 SATW Central States Awards: This Way to Walley World: How to Recreate a Griswold Family Vacation
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Traveling Before vs. After Kids
Travel guides:
FAMILY TRAVEL MAGAZINE
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Great Wolf Lodge Halloween Fun, October 2018
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Guide to Schlitterbahn, October 2017
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An Epic Colorado Kindermoon, July 2017
2017-2018
CREDITCARDS.COM
2018-2019
How to go from 'clueless cardholder' to 'points hacker' in 9 steps, February 2019
What to do when your credit card is lost, stolen while traveling overseas, November 2018
PASTE
2016
Fill Up Your Tank At These Gourmet Gas Stations, August 2016
Pizza Farm Pilgrimage: 4 Farm-to-Pan Pies Worth a Road Trip, March 2016
6 Museum Cafes as Good as the Art, March 2016
ALUMNI MAGAZINE WORK
ST. ED'S MAGAZINE
Cover story: Holy Smoke! Alumni barbecue restauranteurs, Fall 2018
I've written for a variety of alumni magazines over the years
FOLKS BY PILLPACK
2020
Profile of National Geographic Explorer Albert Lin, October 2020
Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas, is the first theme park of its kind in the world to be designed for people with special needs. This summer, the organization set another world record, opening Morgan’s Inspiration Island, the first fully accessible waterpark.