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The Tower Life Building looms over the rooftop pool at the Hotel Contessa in San Antonio, Texas.

San Antonio hotel rests on quiet spot along River Walk

May 12, 2019 at 3:26 a.m.

SAN ANTONIO — The best place for a visitor to San Antonio to stay is on the River Walk, the 5-mile section of waterway that runs through the heart of...

The Riverwalk winds through about 5 miles of San Antonio. The central portion is lined with restaurants and shops, and river taxis offer a convenient way to reach museums, a mall and other attractions.

Alamo, shops, food highlight visit to downtown San Antonio

May 12, 2019 at 3:26 a.m.

SAN ANTONIO — This city is known for the Alamo and the River Walk, and rightly so, but don't stop there. The small downtown is packed with interesting sites, and...

A bridge in the Magnolia Plantation and Garden glows in afternoon sunlight in Charleston, South Carolina.

Savor the history and flavors of Charleston

May 12, 2019 at 3:15 a.m.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The biggest challenge when visiting this historic coastal town is not deciding what to do. For me, at least, the problem was figuring out what to reluctantly...

Five easy pieces

August 22, 2021 at 2:17 p.m.

Whether the cupboard is bare or the shelves groan with food, getting a quick dinner on the table can be a disaster--or a delight. Granted, luxury ingredients such as wild...

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