Austin , United States

Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the fifteenth most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in the nation from 2000 to 2006. Austin has a population of 786,386 (2009 U.S. Census estimate). The city is the cultural and economic center of the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos metropolitan area, with a population of over 1.7 million, making it the 35th-largest metropolitan area in the United States.

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Featured Travel Stories

Orlando - They’re calling it ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’ and it's a new entry on the travel bucket list of Disney lovers around the world.  On October 1st, 1971, after years of...

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Local Events

VIDEO: The Best Christmas Markets on a Viking Rhine River Cruise

- A Christmas market river cruise in Europe may be the very best way to capture the magic of the season. Our Viking Christmas on the... read more

River or Ocean Cruises

How This New American River Cruise Ship May Surprise You

North America - When you think of ships that cruise American rivers, you might picture paddlewheels, riverboat gamblers, and ladies with parasols.But while some cruise ships exploring the... read more

Outdoor Activities

Dive Into Local Tradition at the Caribbean’s Only Channel Swim

St Kitts and Nevis - For nearly a quarter century, it’s been the premiere open water swimming event of the Caribbean. And again this March, swimmers from around the world challenge... read more