Houston traffic, like most big cities, can be very unpredictable. Build in plenty of extra travel time if you need to be somewhere at a specific time (this is especially true for travel to the airport).
Par for cheap
Planning to bring your clubs for a day on the links? Log on to Houston Golf Specials to get the latest in course news, plus web links to discount coupons.
Getting around
There is no need to rent a car in Houston – with a flat $6 cab fare for all trips in the downtown/Central Business District area, taxis here are a steal. The METRORail is also an efficient way to travel.
Two-dollar fun
Whether you’re on a corset-tightening budget or just looking for some affordable fun, the Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau website has a list of 33 things to do that cost just $2 or less.