Check out my photo album and allow your mind to escape as we travel the world to experience good food, great people, lots of fun, and perhaps even a bit of serenity.
My hope is that I inspire you enough to go ahead and cross that next destination off your bucket list. And don’t forget to tell them that Lisa from Houston Style sent you!
#LolaOnTheGo In North Lake Tahoe!
Houstonians don’t get to experience true springtime weather. You could easily wake up one morning, feel a simple breeze, and then be hit with humidity and crazy heat by noon. There’s no better time to embrace the beauty and openness of North Lake Tahoe during the...
Staycation at the Recently Renovated Hyatt Regency Downtown Houston
As the world continues to open back up – as safely as possible – many are looking to escape the worries of last year by traveling to a destination other than home. And since many are still unsure about travel via air (…and understandably so), in-city ‘staycations’ are...
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa: A Luxurious Getaway With a Hint of Adventure
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa A Luxurious Getaway With a Hint of AdventureBetween Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, you will find a resort like no other – Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa; a large-scale resort flawlessly nestled upon more than 500 acres...
Nashville, Tennessee: The Flip Side
Nashville, Tennessee The Flip SideTennessee and its own retained ideals of Southern charm are not lost on the general public. Yet, like most Southern states, Tennessee is presented as a place home to pieces of yesteryear. Things that owned Americana. The sentiment can...
Santa Fe, New Mexico: A Sense of Place
Santa Fe, New Mexico A Sense of PlaceMy days and nights in Santa Fe, New Mexico were truly unique. Everything and everyone were so connected in the city’s rich culture and history that I embarrassingly admit I was quite envious. Majestic Santa Fe, set near the...
St Kitts: Not Just Another Island
St Kitts Not Just Another IslandFor the past year I have had the pleasure of sharing domestic travel idea vacation destinations with Houston Style readers. And while it has been an amazing adventure, it is time to go international! So don’t put away your beachwear...
St. Pete/Clearwater, Hello Adventure!
St. PeteClearwater, Hello Adventure!Get ready, set, pack! It’s summertime in Houston and most of us (if not all of us) are searching for the perfect beach destination to escape this Houston heat. (Please take me with you!) If you’ve been following Houston Style’s...
Swim with the Manatees in Crystal River, FL
Swim with the Manatees in Crystal River, FLReady. Set. Go. It’s time to start planning your mini vacation getaway! Recently, my travels took me to sunny Tampa Bay where I discovered a whirlwind of fun and adventure that included roller coasters, paddle boarding, and...
Why Velas Vallarta Should Be Your Next Holiday Vacation Getaway
Why Velas Vallarta Should Be Your Next Holiday Vacation GetawayThe holidays are just around the corner, and while some will start planning family gatherings and festivities, for others, becoming part of the holiday traveling trend is becoming more of the norm holiday...
Exploring Napa Valley in the All New Nissan Leaf
Exploring Napa Valley in the All New Nissan LeafTravel writing was once my passion. Lupus, a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when one’s immune system attacks the body’s tissue and organs, took that joy away from me. Not because I am no longer able to enjoy...
Discovering St. Louis
Discovering St. LouisIn our series of must visit U.S. cities, St. Louis makes the list with its many family and budget friendly attractions. From breweries and casinos to museums and parks, the city boasts many amusements along with historical sites and a plethora of...
Unleash Your Inner Rock Star at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Biloxi
Unleash Your Inner Rock Star at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, BiloxiThough a majority of the headlines in regards to Gulf Coast tourism went towards New Orleans post 2005, Biloxi, Mississippi has made a strong recovery of its own. Known for its historical landmarks,...
Book Your Next Weekend Getaway at San Antonio’s Hotel Contessa
Book Your Next Weekend Getaway at San Antonio's Hotel ContessaSpring Break fever has been in full effect for weeks now due to the warm weather we’ve been experiencing. While thoughts of tropical islands and pristine beaches may fill our daydreaming minds, let’s face...
Escape to the Beautiful Beaches of the US Virgin Islands
Escape to the Beautiful Beaches of the US Virgin IslandsHoustonians don’t necessarily look for warmer weather during the holidays; after all, let’s all admit that we’re hoping our 90+ degree-days are over with. Also, while we are luck enough to live near the ocean, I...
San Antonio: More Than Just the River Walk
San Antonio: More Than Just the River WalkSpring Break is just around the corner and most Houstonians will have bags packed with the kiddos in tow with a desire to go, go, go. A perfect destination is a short trip down I-10 West to our neighboring city of San Antonio,...
Adventure Awaits When You #UnlockTampaBay
Adventure Awaits When You #UnlockTampaBayNow that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, it’s time to start planning this year’s vacation getaways. For some, an international destination might be an option but for others on a more limited budget,...
Let’s take a voyage upon the Carnival Cruise Line
Let's take a voyage upon the Carnival Cruise LineThis year, my Valentine’s Day took a different turn from the norm of a fancy candle-lit dinner followed by a romantic movie or even a little dancing. Instead, (thanks to the Carnival Cruise line) I, along with my...
The US Virgin Islands, No Passport Required
The US Virgin Islands, No Passport RequiredThe connection between Texas & the US Virgin Islands is a bit deeper than you think. It’s not just Tim Duncan being the country’s biggest export to the state, its the vast amount of Texans that travel from the Lone Star...
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