Houston Travel

Rev Your Engines The Lone Star State

WhyGoNow? Because everything is “over the top” in Houston, Texas. Think steak, rodeos, BBQ, bourbon & ride m cowboys. Southern hospitality that never quits. Slick oil men to divert your attention. The largest city in Texas has 3 separate skylines & multiple personalities (just like us.) No matter your transportation mode – metro, cowboy boots, space ship or a hot GTO car,”touch down” in Houston.

Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Location, cost, size & child friendly all play a part. Do you want your hotel, hip & modern with sexy dark lounges, a DJ spinning “singles” on the roof? Or do you prefer a quiet, elegant & romantic hotel? Sometimes you might want to “marry” the two which is the hardest to find. You will see an M (married), S (Single), or an MS (married/single) next to each hotel.

Take a Seat Hotel Zaza

Where2Stay

St Regis – Southern charm & hospitality at its best!. How can you go wrong w/personalized butler service & fabulous spa? Floor to ceiling windows offer views of skyline or parks. Conveniently close to the Houston Galleria. Ideal for business and weddings (MS)

Hotel Zaza – hip, colorful & glamorous Hotel Zaza redefines modern. Located in the museum district, book a “concept suite” which transports guests to theme inspired rooms from Paris or outer space. Lounge poolside, drink at Monarch Bar. Will be hard to leave. (S)

Houstonian Club & Spa– one of the finest hotels in Houston, located in an 18 acre wooded oasis in the middle of downtown. Staying here means you have access to one of the top 10 fitness centers & private clubs in the US. Luxurious and serene. (M)

Step Inside Luxury Country Comfprt

Where2Dine

Tony’s, where the “important” people dine for “Italian” Texas style, Armandos for Tex- Mex,( insiders local place), Uchi, one of top 10 sushi restaurants in US, Underbelly for all things meat, Eddie V’s & Pappas Bros.for steak, the brand new hot Corner Table for a be scene vibe, De Marco – romantic Italian, Philip’s Wine Lounge & Okra Charity Salon where all proceeds go to charity.

THE Steak Place Energy Central

Where2Shop

Lucho for made-to-order women’s shoes, Tootsies – 35,000 ft of designer fashions, Gregory’s for unique innovative designs, More Than You Can Imagine designer consignment shop, Tejas for custom cowboy boots & The Galleria Simon Mall w/ swimming pools, ice skating rink and over 400 stores! That will keep you busy!

What2Do

Visit the Space Center Houston, the museum district w/18 museums, see a rodeo, for local flavor visit Goode Company, a BBQ stand w/honky tonk music, salsa dance at Club Tropicana & if it’s too hot…use the 7.5 underground tunnel system to get around. Head for vacation on Southwest Airlines for its July 4th Freedom Over Texas concert & fireworks featuring Sheryl Crow.

Barb w/ designer Bibhu Mohapatra Sandy w/ the Boys