Places I've Been,
Places You Should Go
Honest travel guides from a comedian who takes his vacations very seriously.
Hidden Mountain Resort
Our spring break in a four-bedroom cabin in the Smokies. Where to hike, where to eat, and why the resident peacock named Petey stole the show.
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Where our Texas tour began. A historic mansion, a cabana-lined pool, and business meetings that felt like a weekend at the club.
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Our base for San Antonio. All-suite luxury right on the River Walk. Visit San Antonio made it happen.
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A city guide from the River to the Missions. Everything I would tell a friend before they went.
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A historic boutique steps from the Alamo. Where Mary Ryan stayed on the San Antonio leg.
Read the Guide · PreviewThe Statler
A 1956 mid-century icon brought back to life. Waterproof rooftop, Bourbon and Banter speakeasy, Overeasy diner.
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La Stella
The Italian restaurant in the Arts District that made our Dallas trip. My first restaurant guide.
Read the Guide · PreviewHotel ZaZa Museum District
The hotel I will never get over. Baroque dining, champagne bar, and a terrace facing the MFAH.
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The small-town Texas downtown that surprised me most. Destination Bryan and The Kimbell at First Friday.
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Frame Hotel
Adults-only quiet luxury on South Congress. Our April 4 stop after Dallas. Best of ATX 2025.
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Hand-selected properties from my travels. Full video tours.
Dollywood Heartsong Lodge
The Maritime
The Conrad Nashville
The Umstead
Signia San Jose
The Marlton
The Russell
InterContinental Buckhead
The White House Hotel
The Mayton
The Conrad Nashville 2
The Sweet Olive
Seaside
Loews Vanderbilt
Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dollywood
Every ride ranked, every restaurant called out, and the one hack that saves you hours at Dolly's theme park.
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