Quote: Hotels, Shopping and Resturants in Houston, Texas

Quote: Houston has some of the most amazing art we have ever encountered. Ima Hogg has left her mark on the city she loved.

Quote: Houston came as a total surprise to us. We didn't expect to fall in love with such a big city but we did.

Quote: This journal documents our "Culture Quest" - a four hour trip around Houston searching for places a little off-the-beaten-path.

Quote: South of Houston, it is usually hot and sunny. With the waters of Galveston Bay at hand, there are all sorts of delightful activities. Enjoy the sea and eat the seafood, as it is fresh and available in all price ranges. It is a family destination and fun for all!

Quote: Rounding out my Houston journals, which are themed around attractions near the new MetroRail light rail line, attractions for gay and lesbian travelers, and cheap dining in Houston, this journal features everything else in this great city that doesn't fit my other journals.

Quote: As a 15-year resident of Houston, I will include details on the best hotels, restaurants, day spas, shopping, and nightlife; the areas, like west Houston, southwest and northwest Houston, the Galleria Area, the Museum District, Montrose (gay- and lesbian-friendly), Katy, and Pasedena. I will also include the Texas Medical Center and the most lavish hotels to celebrate New Year's Eve.

Quote: Visiting Houston on a limited budget? Want to know where the best places to eat a great meal for less than $15 (or sometimes less than $10) are? Take my advice -- Houston is one city where you can eat very well on not a lot of money.

Quote: Houston may not be the gay traveler's mecca, but it is still a HUGE city with a very large and active gay and lesbian population and a number of gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses.

Quote: As the nation's fourth largest city spread out over more square miles than Rhodes Island, Houston defines "urban sprawl". However, it IS possible to see much of the city without a car. Join me as we explore the many exciting destinations along Houston's first light rail line.