La Villita is one of San Antonio's oldest neighborhoods, now a shopping destination. It's nestled on the River Walk and looks like a European village in Texas.

Since 2020, the Alamo City has been landing a spot on Travel+Leisure's list of 10 best U.S. travel destinations — until now.

On my last night in San Antonio, I sat on the banks of the river and watched a flotilla of colorfully decorated boats glide past. Those on the boats waved, blew kisses to the crowd and swayed to the ...