a new frontier

Low-cost airline launches direct flights from Hobby to Cancun and sunny cities starting at $39

Fly for as little as $39 on Frontier.

Photo courtesy of Frontier Airlines

Houstonians in search of a low-cost option to jet away for vacation or a long weekend now have a new option. Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines has just announced three nonstop routes from William P. Hobby Airport to Cancun, Las Vegas, and Orlando, Florida with fares starting at $39.

This is new service from Hobby — Frontier currently offers flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport — and thus gives Houstonians more warm-weather destination choices.
Dubbed “Low Fares Done Right,” the promotion offers:

Cancun (CUN); three times weekly; service starts May 26: fares start at $79
Las Vegas (LAS); four times weekly; service starts May 27: fares start at $59
Orlando (MCO); four times weekly; service starts at May 27; fares start at $39

Frequency and times are subject to change, potential travelers should check FlyFrontier.com for the most updated schedule.

Some details from Frontier on these fares: Fares must be purchased by 11:59 pm Eastern time (10:59 pm CST) on January 24. Fares are valid for nonstop travel, on select days of week, April 28 through June 29. Seven-day advance purchase applies. Blackout dates are currently May 27-30. Round-trip purchase is not required.

Frontier offers a la carte or in one bundle called the “Works.” The bundle includes refundability, a carry-on bag, a checked bag, the best available seat, waived change fees, and priority boarding.

The airline also pushes its frequent flyer program, called Frontier Miles, which includes family pooling of miles. Notably, travelers earn one mile for every mile flown — no mileage formulas here.

Currently, Frontier offers regular flights to Atlanta, Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Philadelphia from Bush.

“We’re excited to expand in Houston and add William P. Hobby Airport to our route map with three nonstop routes beginning this May,” said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operational design, in a statement. “We look forward to launching service at HOU and bringing increased air service competition to the market.”

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Dino-sized Texas state park declared No. 5 best for families in 2026

Photo courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Dinosaur Valley is the best place for families to camp in 2026.

Camping trips are core memory makers for children, and Dinosaur Valley State Park in North Texas has emerged as one of the top five best places to camp with kids in 2026.

The campground at Dinosaur Valley was the only Texas locale to be included in The Dyrt's 2026 list of the 10 best family-friendly camping destinations in the country. The winning sites "pull out all the stops" with activities, playgrounds, fishing opportunities, and much more to cater to young campers.

Dinosaur Valley State Park is located in Glen Rose, 60 miles southwest of Fort Worth and about a four-hour drive from Houston. As its name suggests, dinosaurs once roamed the park and left tracks in the bed of the Paluxy River, which visitors can still see and experience for themselves today.

"The sheer wonder of standing in an actual dinosaur footprint is something children never forget, and the park makes it easy to find them," the report said. "The park also features a dinosaur interpretive center and life-size dinosaur replicas that kids of all ages will love."

Dinosaur Valley State Park dinosaur tracks See the dinosaur tracks for yourself.Photo courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

The park offers many more activities for families to enjoy, such as 20 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding tours, or swimming and fishing in the river.

The Dyrt says there are 70 campsites for visitors to book, which include sites with electricity, hike- or walk-in primitive camping areas, and 20-person group camps. Nightly rates for camping trips range from $16-$60, plus the $8 daily entrance fee.

In addition to the well-kept campground, reviewers praise the park's dedication to preserving its dinosaur tracks and the natural landscape.

"Every camp spot has its own water source and electricity hookup, [which] makes a huge difference at the hot Texas summer days and perfect for spending the nights not in a complete dark in case you’re using only a tent without a generator," one reviewer said. "The trails are great even in the Texan summer as many of them are beside the river where you can cool off. Highly recommended for families with kids all ages!"

The top 10 best places to camp with kids in 2026 are:

Normandy Farms Campground, Massachusetts
Greenbrier Campground, Tennessee
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Florida
Spacious Skies Bear Den, North Carolina
Dinosaur Valley State Park Campground, Texas
HTR Niagara Campground, New York
Camp A Way Campground, Nebraska
Ocean Lakes Family Campground, South Carolina
Jellystone Park Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Minnesota

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