Category Archives: Happenings

Guest Spotlight: Dale on the Rail

This month, we sat down with Dale, a last-minute business traveler from up North. Way up North.   Top Trip Rentals: So what brings you to town Dale?  Dale: Well, I recently earned a promotion (my boss is a Saint!) and my first assignment sent me to Austin to spread holiday cheer. I rarely get to…

12/19/2019 | by lodgewell | | Happenings
Lighted packages at Mozart's display in Austin, TX

Austin for the Holidays

Austin’s normally rocking entertainment options kick into high gear during the holidays. Local media event calendars are bursting at the seams with great ideas. At Top Trip, we’ve rounded up ways for you to twinkle a little brighter this season with our “Five Festive Favorites” recommendations from holidays past. Top Photo: Mozart’s coffee shop sparkles…

12/13/2019 | by lodgewell | | Happenings
Guitars made out of Christmas lights at Mozart's in Austin

5 Festive Austin Favorites No One Should Miss

Are you looking for a truly local taste of holiday glee? Here are five festive favorite activities that no self-respecting Austinite would miss. Enjoy! 5. Do some one-stop local shopping. Keep Austin weird by patronizing two holiday shopping favorites: Armadillo Christmas Bazaar and Blue Genie Art Bazaar. You’ve got to purchase a ticket for the…

12/20/2017 | by lodgewell | No Comments | Happenings
Cover of latest White Reaper Album

Guest Spotlight: White Reaper Returns to ACL

When White Reaper returned to ACL Festival 2017, Top Trip Rentals was stoked that the Louisville-based band booked yet another Austin stay with us. We took this opportunity to ask White Reaper a few questions, and frontman Tony Esposito was kind enough to oblige. Naturally, we started out with the shameless plug: Q:  You’re staying with…

10/11/2017 | by lodgewell | No Comments | Happenings
University of Texas mascot Bevo on the sidelines with Silver Spurs

4 Reasons to Rent a House on College Football Game Day

Updated September 3, 2019 No matter how hot it is, college football means fall has officially arrived. Fans all over are celebrating Saturday game day and getting into following their teams.   Whether your team is at home or away, college game day gets better with a stay at a local vacation rental. How? Here…

09/08/2017 | by lodgewell | No Comments | Happenings