One of the best things about visiting Houston is getting the chance to eat out in one of the many Houston restaurants. Thanks to its location in the heart of the main oil country of the USA in Texas, Houston is well known for its great Tex-Mex food. With spicy chilli and meaty […]

Despite what you might think you know about nightlife in Houston, this is one city that will surprise you with the sheer quality and variety of different places to enjoy a few drinks in the evening when you go out. Thanks to its large student population and the concentration of both heavy industry and […]

Thanks to the growing tourism in the city, coupled with its long reputation as a business centre for both technology and oil, Houston is a place that people travel to from all over the world, and as such, the city offers a wide variety of different places to stay, and there are Houston hotels to […]

As with any modern city, the stresses of work and pressures of modern life are hard in Houston, and this, coupled with the wilting heat in the summer months makes it important to be able to find a place to relax and be pampered for a few hours of blissful escape. The increasing numbers […]

The Houston events calendar is busy throughout the year, with a number of large national and local celebrations. In common with the rest of the country, Houston celebrates all the major holidays such as Flag Day, President’s Day, and Veterans Day, along with having a packed program of shopping and festive fun in the […]

Aside from oil, the biggest industry in Houston is NASA, and the city is home to the Mission control center, and has been since the 1960s. When Jim Lovell on Apollo 13 ran into trouble, it was Houston that he called for help. As a result of its association with the space race, […]

One of the best ways of packing as much into your visit as possible is to arrange some Houston tours during your stay and allow a local guide to show you the highlights of this fantastic city. You can choose from a number of different themed outings that will let you experience whatever side […]

As one of the major transport hubs in the south west of the country, getting to Houston is simple and straightforward, with discount airfares available from most major airlines. Houston Intercontinental airport is a major hub for Continental airlines amongst other major carriers, and they offer Houston flights from most other important cities both […]

Thanks to the modern Houston transportation network, getting around this city is a breeze, and no matter what you are planning to see and do during your stay, you should find it simple to get around.
Probably the best way of exploring Houston is by hiring a car. This will give you the freedom to […]

Over the past few years, property investors and developers have created a real pricing boom in the Houston real estate market, and thanks to continuing high demand for city centre accommodation, the market has remained strong. Houston is a fairly affluent city with high levels of employment, and many good jobs available in technology, […]