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Exploring the Frontier of Drug Delivery Adah Almutairi directs the Center for Excellence in Nanomedicine and Engineering. Researchers in the center are creating nanoparticles that promise new levels of precision in treating disease. They will be able to deliver drugs under highly specific conditions—when triggered by light or when they encounter a disease-related condition.

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Illuminating Race as a Historical Force Jessica Graham contributes to the increasingly transnational orientation of U.S. history research at UC San Diego and augments the faculty who work on race and ethnicity. She focuses on the issue of race in debates over democracy, fascism and communism in the Americas. Karen Christman, Ph.D.

Examining Global Policy Global warming is one of today’s greatest challenges and international policies to cut emissions are overdue. David Victor’s book Global Warming Gridlock explains why the world hasn’t made much diplomatic progress anvd explores new, effective strategies. His research has produced a roadmap to a lower carbon future through bottom-up initiatives at the regional, national and global level.

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Connecting the Disconnected The team of tinkerers and hackers behind KA Lite aim to bring the revolution in online education to the 65 percent of the world that isn’t online. Led by Jamie Alexandre, a doctoral candidate in cognitive science, KA Lite fords the digital divide by making the material of the popular Khan Academy available offline.

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Contents August 2014

68 Into

76 Chaos

Far removed from the pull of real life, a mystical mecca of links-style golf, the rugged and wind-blown form of the game that got its start in Scotland, beckons from Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bandon Dunes.

Ever wonder why, given the sleepless nights, skyrocketing costs, and eternal messes, anyone has kids at all? Scientific research says the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.

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Adventure In Northwest Florida Beaches

Glistening water and white sand are only part of what makes this coastal stretch unforgettable. Picture culinary delights and close encounters of the sea-life kindâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then picture yourself in the Florida Panhandle.

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ON THE COVER / Pacific Ocean views are par for the course at Bandon Dunes. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDY ANDERSON

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Contents August 2014

42 88 Your Adventure in Northwest Florida Beaches

To-Do List 10 Action Items in This Issue 1 Sip an updated

Arnold Palmer Page 36 for Portland Page 38

3 Show you’re in the know Page 41

4 Get out of your chair Page 44

5 Size up a

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6 Work smarter on Tuesdays Page 48

7 Learn a juicy fact Page 50

8 Cut e-books

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Front

16 Gary’s Greeting 18 Gary’s Greeting

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en Español Star of the Month Freedom Story From the Editor Your Words Your Pictures Eat Drink Sleep Wise Guide Numbers Business

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68 Into the Rough 76 Chaos Theory 88 Your Adventure In

Northwest Florida Beaches

Back

111 Calendar 120 Fun! 136 Spotlight 139 Community Outreach 140 Products & Services 143 Flight Service 144 Terminal Maps 146 Information 148 Rapid Rewards and

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150 Route Map 152 The “If” List

10 Uncover

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In September 2010, we announced plans to acquire AirTran Airways— a strategic move that would allow our two airlines to join forces and spread low fares farther. We officially closed the deal in May 2011, and we have been hard at work bringing our companies together ever since. We are in the homestretch of the integration: By the end of the year we will be one airline with one Brand, one Customer Experience, and one flight schedule—all flying

under the Southwest Airlines flag. I’m pleased to report that the integration is right on track. On the evening of December 28, AirTran Airways Flight 1 from Atlanta to Tampa, Florida, will be the carrier’s final scheduled departure. In the meantime, we will continue to operate as two brands as we transition our AirTran Employees, aircraft, and resources to Southwest. The AirTran acquisition has been the linchpin of a bold set of stra-

Customer Service in Action We recently had a firsttime flyer traveling with her family from Nashville, Tennessee, to New York City. But this was no ordinary Customer—as it turns out, she was traveling with 18 family members to celebrate her 100th birthday! When one of our Employees learned of this milestone, she proceeded to lead Customers in the gate area in singing “Happy Birthday” to this very special “young” lady. Our Employees went a step further to commemorate this first flight by presenting her with a certificate signed by the entire Crew working her flight. We’re so glad to have been part of this Customer’s celebration.

tegic initiatives designed to allow Southwest to grow on the heels of an economic recession. It has given us access to several key markets, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, New York’s LaGuardia Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The acquisition has also given us the running start we needed to offer international service on Southwest, which we launched in July with service to Mexico and the Caribbean. We will close 2014 with our wholly owned subsidiary, AirTran, fully integrated into Southwest, and at that point we will serve a network of 93 destinations in five countries. This has been our top priority for the past four years, and it has been a massive undertaking—arguably the biggest in our Company’s history. I’m incredibly proud of the way that our Employees from AirTran and Southwest have come together; it’s been a marriage of kindred spirits, and I think we have set a new industry standard for integrating airlines. The end result of our work will be a stronger, better Southwest, committed to doing what we’ve always done: offering our Customers low fares, the best Customer Service in the industry, and a robust and convenient flight schedule. To all our Customers, old and new, thanks for coming along for the ride!

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Chairman, President, and CEO Southwest Airlines

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Fue en septiembre de 2010 que anunciamos nuestros planes de adquirir AirTran Airways, un movimiento estratégico que permitiría a nuestras dos aerolíneas unir fuerzas y llevar las tarifas bajas a más destinos. Cerramos la transacción oficialmente en mayo de 2011 y desde entonces hemos trabajado arduamente en la consolidación de nuestras empresas. Estamos en la recta final de la integración: para fin de año seremos una sola aerolínea y una misma Marca para brindar la misma Experiencia al Cliente y un solo cronograma de vuelos que se emprenderán todos bajo la bandera de Southwest Airlines.

Mucho me complace informarles que la integración va conforme a lo previsto. El próximo 28 de diciembre, el Vuelo 1 de AirTran, que sale por la noche de Atlanta con rumbo a Tampa, Florida, será la última salida programada de AirTran Airways. Mientras tanto, continuaremos volando bajo las dos marcas, a medida que llevamos a cabo la transición de nuestros Empleados, aviones y recursos de AirTran, a Southwest. La adquisición de AirTran ha sido la pieza clave en un audaz conjunto de iniciativas estratégicas destinadas a permitir que Southwest creciera, pisándole los talones a una recesión económica. Nos ha dado acceso a

Servicio al Cliente en acción Hace poco tuvimos a una viajera primeriza y su familia en un vuelo de Nashville, Tennessee, a la ciudad de Nueva York. Pero no se trataba de una Clienta común y corriente: la acompañaban 18 de sus familiares, ¡para celebrar su cumpleaños número 100! Cuando una de nuestras empleadas se enteró de este hecho memorable, comenzó a cantar “Cumpleaños feliz” junto con los Clientes que estaban en el área de entrada en honor de esta “jovencita” tan especial. Nuestros Empleados además dieron otro paso para conmemorar el evento: le presentaron a la cumpleañera un certificado firmado por todos los miembros de la Tripulación de su primer viaje en avión. Nos sentimos muy felices de haber podido participar en esta linda celebración.

varios mercados clave, incluidos el Aeropuerto Internacional Hartsfield-Jackson de Atlanta, el Aeropuerto LaGuardia de Nueva York y el Aeropuerto Nacional Ronald Reagan de Washington. La adquisición también nos ha dado el impulso que necesitábamos en Southwest para brindar servicio internacional, que ya lanzamos en el mes de julio con vuelos a México y al Caribe. Cerraremos el 2014 con la integración total de AirTran, nuestra filial de propiedad absoluta, a la marca Southwest, y para ese momento estaremos brindando servicios a una red de 93 destinos en cinco países. Esta ha sido nuestra prioridad primordial en los últimos cuatro años, y ha resultado ser un cometido monumental, probablemente el más grande en la historia de nuestra Compañía. Me siento profundamente orgulloso de la manera en que nuestros Empleados de AirTran y Southwest se han unido en perfecta armonía, por lo que considero que hemos sentado un nuevo estándar en la industria para la fusión de aerolíneas. El resultado final de nuestra labor será una Southwest mejor y más fuerte, comprometida a seguir haciendo lo que siempre hemos hecho: brindar a nuestros Clientes tarifas bajas, el mejor Servicio al Cliente en la industria y un cronograma de vuelos robusto y conveniente. A todos nuestros Clientes, los de siempre y los más recientes, les doy las gracias por ser nuestros “compañeros de viaje”.

Gary Kelly

Presidente de la Junta Directiva, Director Ejecutivo y Presidente Southwest Airlines

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If we could use only three words to describe Rose Lew, we’d pick these: humble, high-spirited, and driven. Rose began her career at Southwest Airlines as a Customer Service Agent in San Jose, California, more than six years ago and quickly transitioned to the role of Station Administrator. Now she plans Company Culture events, manages community relationships, monitors finances, and supports the Station wherever else she’s needed. “Every day, I want my actions to touch someone in a positive way,” she says. Rose’s journey to Southwest proves her resoluteness. After college, she spent a few years working in human resources and then decided to stay home and raise her two children. Eighteen years later, “the kids were off to college, and I was ready to go back to work,” she says. “As I researched companies, I thought if I could find one that allowed me to travel, I would have my dream job. Once I learned more about the Culture at Southwest, I was determined to be a part of it.” Already the holder of an MBA, Rose took a few classes at a local college to learn more about the travel industry. That additional knowledge paid off. “People ask me how to get a job at Southwest, and I tell them the process is not easy.” For those who really want to work for the airline, she offers this advice: “Be persistent, and prepare to make a difference.” Rose has certainly made a difference in her time at Southwest. She assists Make-A-Wish families that visit her Station, supports families in need at the local Ronald McDonald House, and motivates her Coworkers to get involved with nonprofits in the San Jose area. When she’s not working, Rose and her husband of 33 years, Leland, jet off to destinations like Las Vegas and Seattle. “We’re now empty nesters, and the Freedom to Fly wherever and whenever we want is nice.” Thank you, Rose, for living the Southwest Way and for making a difference in the lives of people both inside and outside the Company. —Cindy Villafranca Blue Man Group is proud to give Rose Lew two tickets to a Blue Man Group show as a token of appreciation for her work and dedication. Congratulations, Rose!

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A trip to Jerusalem changed Joanne Caras forever and sent her and her husband, fellow Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Member Harvey Caras, on a mission that has raised more than $1 million for charities worldwide. It all began in 2005, when Joanne and her children volunteered at a pay-what-you-can restaurant in Jerusalem run by the nonprofit Carmei Ha’ir, which means “all who are hungry shall eat.” Carmei Ha’ir serves as many as 600 meals each day, mostly to those experiencing difficult life situations, including homelessness and financial troubles. Inspired by Joanne’s experience, the couple published the Holocaust Survivor Cookbook, Cookbook a collection of miraculous Holocaust survivor stories, recipes, and photos. They have since released a second book, Miracles & Meals,, and have given all proceeds from the sales of both volumes to charity. This labor of LUV has soared beyond anything Harvey and Joanne had ever dreamed, and Southwest has been beside them the entire way. To support the book, Joanne and Harvey embarked on a 50-city speaking tour—and truly fell in LUV with Southwest on the way. “We are so grateful to Southwest for connecting us to communities across the country,” Joanne says. “We feel like we are part of the Southwest Family.” The couple now has more than 275 speaking engagements under their belts, and traveling Southwest—with benefits like Bags Fly Free, No Change Fees, and the Companion Pass—has helped keep their expenses low, meaning more money can be given to nonprofits. “If a new stop is added in the middle of our book tour, we LUV that there isn’t an additional fee when we make flight changes,” Harvey says. Harvey and Joanne, thank you for giving Southwest the chance to contribute to your work by connecting you to the communities we serve. For more information about the project, visit survivorcookbook.org. —Ana Schwager

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Dear Reader, Younger friends mistakenly think I know something about raising children, merely because two kids survived having me as their father. When they ask for tips, I like to respond by telling them about darkness training. They never ask me again. Darkness training entailed teaching my kids bravery by taking them outside in the middle of the night to look at the stars. My son, George, likes to recount a version that includes bears. You could call darkness training idiotic. I prefer to call it creative: While the technique may have been flawed, the end result—two fine young adults—was magical. Parenting is very much a form of art. A messy one, like finger painting. According to Sheril Kirshenbaum, being a parent also comes with plenty of science. Her story on page 76 includes the report that, all immediate evidence to the contrary, having kids may actually be good for you. Just don’t expect Sheril to tell you exactly how to raise your child. After all,

being a mom or dad is like performing in a comedy club. A joke that makes an audience laugh one night can easily bomb the next. Same thing with any parenting technique. It may work on one kid then totally fail with another. Case in point: When George was little, he often tried to bite his older sister, Dorothy Jr. “Use your words!” his mother and I would say to him, and eventually he caught on. Then one day, Dorothy wound up to slug her brother. “Use your words!” her mother shouted. Dorothy paused a second and then used these words: “This is going to hurt.” The moral of this story: Don’t expect one kid to teach you how to raise another. And the moral of darkness training? Don’t try this at home. —Jay Heinrichs Editorial Director

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Upon opening the June issue of Spirit, I was & SENSIBILITY immediately intrigued by the photo caption on the I table of contents [“Scents & Sensibility”]: “Pamela Dalton is looking for links between smell and memory.” My initial thought was of my first trip to Atlantic City since childhood with my own children; the smell of the ocean brought back memories of past family vacations so vivid I had tears in my eyes. How very sad I felt for Sharon Lysinger to no longer enjoy that glorious smell! Similarly, the smell of mold and mildew makes me instantly recall my flooded home post-Katrina. Smells are powerful indeed, and it was enlightening to be reminded that the same smell can affect people differently. Thanks for the insightful article and its companion piece on planning a vacation based on scents! ODOR READER

Olfactory flashbacks led Pamela Dalton to study smell.

Smell is intimately linked to emotion, memory, and our individual experience of the world. How does this primal ability work? Scientists are still sniffing out the answer. By Annie Monjar Photography by Jared Castaldi

FIND SOMETHING calming about the smell of gasoline. When I was a kid, I used to loiter at the door of my dad’s home office on Sunday nights, begging him to take me for a drive. The stop at the gas station, fragrant with fuel, signaled that I could put my childhood anxieties aside, leaving behind untouched homework and the prospect of learning long division. Today, whenever I’m at a gas station I feel a small pang of longing—explainable only when I stop and think about how that specific scent affects me. But like most people, I rarely do. I began life

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with a big breath of air, and since then I’ve taken just about every gulp, all those particles and sensory stimuli, for granted. When I consider my senses, smell comes last. I’ve never been able to tell the difference between rosemary, thyme, and marjoram. I don’t garden. I eat too fast. All tea smells like burnt, damp grass to me. And I suspect I’m not alone. The saying “stop and smell the roses,” after all, exists because we don’t often do just that. It’s no secret that, in our sensory family, smell is often overlooked. We rarely discuss it, and it gets little notice—unless it forces our attention.

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VOCAB QUIZ

Annie Monjar’s story in the June issue of Spirit was a fascinating exploration of the world of smell, and it came at a time when I was becoming reacquainted with mine: During a trip to San Francisco, I noticed that I was acutely aware of the fresh, clean smell of the ocean and the pervasive, sweet smell of roses. It was as if my sense of smell was awakened in that city. But I have to object to a premise set

forth by the author: that there is no vocabulary to describe aromas, fragrances, and scents, only descriptions of how they make us feel. That is nonsense! Smells can be described as pungent, acrid, sweet, fresh, cloying, heavy, spicy, sour, rotten, yeasty, dank, moldy, and fruity, just to name a few. The author posits that we only describe fragrances by how they make us feel. I can enjoy the spicy smell of a curry, but I don’t feel spicy; I can detect the spoiled smell of old milk, but that doesn’t make me feel spoiled. Just as an apple can be described as tart (in the author’s example), so can a scent be tart. It may be true that scents are powerfully evocative of places and memories, but it is also true that there are plenty of ways to describe them that don’t center on how they make us feel but rather how we experience the scent itself. —LESLEY GODDIN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

We were hoping someone would argue that! You make an excellent point, but let us challenge you right back: The terms you use get shared with taste, don’t they? (We swear we once heard a sommelier use every one of them to describe a bottle of Bordeaux.) Can you come up with a term that applies solely to smell?

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Halfway through Annie Monjar’s article, “Scents & Sensibility,” in the June edition of Spirit, I was overcome by emotion upon remembering my most vivid example of “olfactoryevoked recall.” About 15 years ago, when I was in my late 40s or early 50s, I was working in my front flowerbeds. The last step was spreading the cypress mulch, and as I began a feeling of near euphoria came over me. At some point I realized that this feeling was due to the aroma of cypress, which had evoked memories of fishing with my dad and younger brother in my early teens. When I finished in the garden that day, I sat down and wrote a long letter to my dad, telling him about the experience and what a wonderful father he had been throughout my life. My dad passed away a little over a year ago, and though I certainly mourned him, “Scents & Sensibility” elicited one of the strongest emotional responses I have had since his passing. It was not sorrow at his loss as much as it was a repeat of the “olfactory-evoked” euphoria I experienced that summer afternoon, remembering wonderful hours on cypress-filled lakes with my dad and brother. A big thank-you to Ms. Monjar and Spirit for bringing back one of my best memories! — R AY M O N D P E R R Y M E TA I R I E , L O U I S I A N A

A lovely memory, Raymond. Thank you for sharing it. RUNNING ON FUMES

I really enjoyed the article “Scents & Sensibility.” It connected with my olfactory nerve like a punch to the nose. Like the author, who mentions an emotional response to the smell of gasoline, I have a similar reaction to the smell of fuel as it’s burned in jet engines and turbine engines. The aroma often triggers an adrenaline rush. It started when I was a soldier. During Operation Desert Storm, I spent the better part of a day and

evening on the tarmac of King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia, waiting on a C-130 to take me to some unknown location. Each time a large transport landed, my unit jumped up, grabbed our gear, and waited with crazy anticipation. Then, inevitably, we sat down and waited on the next one. After about 20 aircraft had come and gone, I was having a reaction similar to Pavlov’s dog—except mine was triggered by the scent of fresh exhaust from each passing plane. I finally got my flight out of KFIA, but more than 20 years later I’ve never lost the excitement associated with the smell of flying. —T Y H E N D E R S O N FULSHEAR, TEXAS

You have captured the essence of olfactory-evoked recall, Ty: At their best, smells turn us into eager dogs. HEAVEN SCENT

On my way to my first visit with my 10-day-old granddaughter, I passed the time on the short flight by reading Annie Monjar’s fascinating and informative article “Scents & Sensibility.” I’m so glad I did because it reminded me to soak up all of my granddaughter’s delicious newborn fragrances while I was holding her in my arms. She smelled heavenly. — D O N N E D AV I S M E N L O PA R K , C A L I FO R N I A

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I just wanted to pass on a hearty “well done” to Tracy Ross for her beautifully written piece on Scott Harrison and his carousel [“The Carousel of Happiness,” May 2014]. For reasons I can’t fully explain, this story left me with puddles in my eyes at just about every word. What a tender man, and what a well-told story of how he found healing through helping others. —J I M F E N S T E R M A C H E R S O U D E R T O N , P E N N S Y LVA N I A

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Herington reminds singles who contact her that they can have a career and a relationship. They just have to “date smarter.” “If finding someone to share your life with is important to you, you can make time and have it all,” she says. “If you don’t have time to do your taxes, you hire a CPA. If you don’t have time to manage your investments, you hire a financial planner. It’s Just Lunch helps you make time for the things that matter. IJL helps you date smarter.” Since It’s Just Lunch matchmakers take care of all the matching and logistics, you can focus on finding that elusive chemistry in the offline world. IJL is a better, smarter way to date and increase your odds of finding that someone special.

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Wise Guide Q+A

Construction Project Want to stand out? Build a reputation as an expert, says sales guru John Jantsch. How can I peg myself as an authority? “By producing content through a variety of forums, like blogging and public speaking, you’re creating what I call an ‘expert platform,’” Jantsch says. “Whether you’re selfemployed or part of a company, your goal is to find a way to differentiate yourself from the competition.” What kind of content should I provide? “Ask yourself, ‘What questions do my coworkers and clients ask me?’ It’s helpful to home in on a specific topic within your field—something you’ve developed a knack for.”

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How do I get the word out? “For years, I produced a newsletter where I ran abstracts from my blog posts as well as ones from the 100 blogs I subscribe to. I got a lot of good feedback on that approach, and it’s one you can use in an

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of us are afraid of green juice.

Despite the dread, even more of those polled in a January survey commissioned by Jamba Juice think the color is a hallmark of the healthiest freshsqueezed refreshments. It’s ironic, perhaps. But surprising? Not so much. “We are used to seeing green on a plate; green in a glass pushes most people out of their comfort zone,” says nutritional expert and dietitian Kate Geagan. If you like liquefied produce but have a strong distaste for vegetal flavors, fear not. “You can mask the bitterness of greens by blending in a little fruit, which is harder to do when you’re eating a salad,” Geagan says. We’ll drink to that.

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t’s time to play in the major leagues and become a million-dollar hitter. But you need to be on the right team – Right at Home®, where the average franchisee topline revenue per unit is $1,033,777.1‡ Self-proclaimed serial entrepreneurs Tom and Jennifer Bollum joined the Right at Home franchise team because they wanted to make a difference. “Our last venture was helping to build a company that did extremely well financially,” Tom said. “but at the end of the day, did we improve lives?” After painstakingly researching the competitive senior home care market, the Bollums found that a Right at Home franchise was the winningest franchise team with a long-time record of upward mobility. In fact, franchisees yield an average gross margin of 37%.2‡ “Hands down, Right at Home came out on top. We wanted to take advantage of a proven franchise that provided a road map to success,” Tom said. “Mistakes are costly, and Right at

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Jennifer said, “When we hire our inhome care professionals, we ask ourselves, ‘Would we want this person taking care of our parents?’ If that answer isn’t a resounding yes, then it’s a no go.” And more and more people are needed to cover this lucrative, underserved market. One out of every eight Americans is 65 and older and has more than a 70% chance of needing help with daily activities, such as assistance with mobility, health monitoring, dressing, and transportation. By 2030, that number will increase to one out of every five.3 “Right at Home has the franchisees’ best interest at heart, so we can have our clients’ in ours,” Jennifer said. “These clients we help...they are our friends...our family.” If you want to make a major league difference in other people’s lives as well as your own, it’s time to hit a home run with a Right at Home franchise. No healthcare experience is necessary.

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Introducing consumers to a sample from an obscure brand can lead to big purchases. tracks on Spotify—which adds up to more than 4 million songs—had gone unstreamed. Imagine that: 4 millionplus Laney Boggses out there, sacrificing clean overalls for the sake of their art, only to be ignored in favor of the Justin Biebers and Miley Cyruses and Katy Perrys. Can Forgotify be their Freddie Prinze Jr.? If the viral successes of “dorks” like Star Wars Kid and Rebecca Black are any indication, it’s not always the real-world superstars who get invited to sit at the cool kids’ table online. But in a world where Google algorithms heavily weigh popularity to decide the most relevant search results, and your Facebook newsfeed is mostly recycled clickbait published by bestof aggregators like Buzzfeed and Reddit, the average Internet user can have trouble finding content that hasn’t already been touted, promoted, and shared to death. And given that today’s social media landscape means there are more content sharers and producers than ever, that’s a problem. There may be a Rachel Leigh Cook hiding among unwatched Netflix movies or YouTube videos, unfollowed Twitter accounts, unread Laney, er, blogs. To everyone who matters, right now they’re vapor, they’re spam, a waste of perfectly good Internet space. But to paraphrase Freddie Prinze Jr. in She’s All That: Give them the right look, the right friends, and bam! In six weeks they’re the prom queen— of the Web. THE THRILL OF DISCOVERY In a sense, we’re all Freddie Prinze Jr. Who doesn’t want to find a hidden gem and make it shine? That desire, as it turns out, was the prime motivation behind Forgotify. “The discovery aspect is what most interested us—

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the thought of finding a diamond in the rough,” Lane Jordan says. “People want to discover things. Just the notion that ‘I know something you don’t know’ is appealing.” Forgotify is not the first attempt to provide an online tool for digging through the also-rans. In 2010, Brooklyn writer and artist Colin Fitzpatrick created a Tumblr account, Zero Views, which posted YouTube videos that, when he happened upon them, held the “0 views” distinction. Ironically, Zero Views went viral after being written up by CNN and The Huffington Post and gained thousands of views for the videos Fitzpatrick linked to. In an interview for NPR’s On the Media podcast, he said the site showed “how people commonly try to reach out and share their lives and just fail.” But when exposed to the right audience, these Laney Boggses blossomed. “These kids who had made a music video about their library card … a lot of effort had gone into this, and nobody was watching it. And as soon as I posted it, everybody was reblogging it, and it got tons of notes and likes,” Fitzpatrick said. The Zero Views method for finding these videos, however, only highlights the problem Web searchers still encounter. On YouTube, there’s no easy way to find videos that have been online for a while but haven’t been watched. Fitzpatrick’s “complicated algorithm” involved typing a dull word or phrase—like “chillin’” or “so tired”—into YouTube’s search box, then sorting by upload date. Forgotify proves that such a discovery engine isn’t that difficult to build. “We put this together really fast—from concept to completion in about a month,” Jordan says. J Hausmann, a Web developer, helped him

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formulate his original idea and solved the technical issues. Gagnon, a copywriter, came up with the name. “We launched on a Wednesday, and after it got picked up by Reddit it kinda blew up,” Jordan says. “Thursday it was on Time.com, and on Friday it was picked up by the BBC.” The initial spike in traffic caused site outages shortly after Forgotify’s lateJanuary launch, but when I tried it the service worked perfectly. I discovered “Jamie,” a song by Canadian ’80s rock band M.T.L. that sounds as if it could be from the She’s All That soundtrack. After listening, I checked out M.T.L.’s album on iTunes. How’d listeners rate it? “We have not received enough ratings to display an average for this album.” WORTH THE BET? Forgotify is not currently configured to make any money off the service it provides, and it’s too soon to say whether it will uncover a future No. 1 hit. Can it be more than a neat gimmick? “Nothing has climbed up the charts yet that I know of,” Jordan says. “But the potential is certainly there.” Curated content companies like Birchbox have proved that introducing consumers to even a small sample from an obscure or new brand can lead them to make big purchases. In 2013, Buzzfeed reported that Stila Cosmetics, which pulled out of retail outlets years ago amid flagging sales, sent a sample eye shadow palette to 7 percent of Birchbox’s subscribers and saw 11.2 percent of that group purchase the full-size product— more than 10 times the average conversion rate for the beauty industry. Just as Birchbox takes a cut of sales in return for playing matchmaker, a service like Forgotify could strike deals to receive a small percentage anytime one of its users purchases a

song. Alternatively, by getting users to rate or comment on previously unheard, unseen, unwatched content, Forgotify and its ilk can gather reams of useful data on consumer likes and dislikes—and that’s worth dollars to marketers. CLICK WITH THE RIGHT CLIQUE So how about it, entrepreneurs? In what corner of this digital high

school we call the Internet will your service help locate a worthy obscurity? While Jordan believes the Forgotify concept is best suited to professionally produced music, he sees potential for other online media too. “The obscure is what’s cool these days,” he says. “The Internet gives everyone a chance to connect with their own cliques.” How about joining the AV club

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with Neverflix, which turns movie buffs and couch potatoes on to rarely- or never-before-streamed movies and series. Using Netflix’s freely available API, the site would randomly screen videos unknown to even the most frequent bingewatcher—such as High Risk, a CBS reality show developed during the writers’ strike of 1988, currently queued by six out of 33 million subscribers. Wanna hacky-sack with the hipsters? Give them Invisigram, and highlight those sepia-toned snapshots that have gone unhearted and unhashtagged. You might help connect aspiring Annie Leibovitzes with a legion of online admirers or unearth the next Grumpy Cat. Using Zero Views’ method for finding unnoticed content, I searched #filecabinets on Instagram and discovered a post with only 7 fans—a breathtaking shot of the World’s Tallest Filing Cabinet, an outdoor sculpture in Burlington, Vermont, that I never knew existed. More of a class clown? Why not collect quips of 140 or fewer characters that haven’t yet earned a retweet with your new site, UnTweeted. Bookworm? Develop Wikineedy, which pulls up rarely accessed Wikipedia entries. Not everyone who’s undiscovered deserves to be seen. But if you turn a crowd’s eyes away from the blinding stars and point them toward those treasures in overalls and glasses, you just might help a weary Internet user encounter that special someone he or she has always hoped to find. Haven’t seen She’s All That? Spoiler alert: Laney Boggs doesn’t end up being prom queen. But Freddie Prinze Jr. falls in love with her anyway. Adam Hunter is a New York City– based editor and writer. Follow him on Twitter @adamhuntr.

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UST BEYOND the soundproof windows of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort’s ordinarily sedate clubhouse lounge a silent movie is unspooling to the roaring delight of the couple dozen low-handicappers inside. A golfer on the other side of the glass has just lost his billfold in the 30-mph winds coming in off the Pacific, and as his cash skitters across the ground, he and a posse of caddies run after it with the comic frenzy of Keystone Kops. It’s a rare eruption of pandemonium at a place that prides itself on being blissfully removed from such disruptions. There are a lot of things that draw the avid golfer to Bandon Dunes. For starters, four of the most spectacular courses ever built in this country—Pacific Dunes, Bandon Dunes (the resort’s namesake and first course), Old Macdonald, and Bandon Trails, ranked No. 3, 6, 12, and 16 on Golf Digest’s ’s current list of the 100 greatest public golf courses in America—are arrayed like magnificent puzzle pieces on the resort’s 2,500 acres of barely tamed oceanfront. A fifth links—the breathtaking, 13-hole Bandon Preserve—is the pitch-and-putt course of your dreams. But the resort’s subtler allure is in the very thing that makes its success so unfathomable: its incredible remoteness. Globetrotting instructor Hank Haney, whose six years with Tiger Woods yielded a delectably readable best seller, The Big Miss,, would love to tee it up at Bandon Dunes—one of these days. “It’s a really hard place to get to,” he says a few days before I make the journey to the coastal, southern tip of Oregon, a four-and-a-half-hour drive from Portland. “You gotta be committed!” Life’s craziness has never been more difficult to escape, it seems, and traditionally it’s what we’ve turned to golf to shed. But that’s not why Mike Keiser, the owner of Bandon Dunes, dropped his pin on a spot so removed from the churn of the big city, from hyperactive smartphones, Saturday-morning soccer games, lawn chores, and email tsunamis. Keiser, a lifelong golfer, made his fortune in greeting cards. You almost certainly bought one of them if, like millions of us, you couldn’t resist the ingenious charm of celebrated illustrator and children’s book author Sandra Boynton’s birthday classic, “Hippo Birdie Two Ewes,” which she drew for Keiser in 1975, when she was 22. The riches earned at Recycled Paper Greetings—it’s estimated that the cards Boynton created for the company sold more than 200 million copies alone—allowed Keiser to indulge his passion for golf architecture and, particularly, for links golf. That wild, wooly, windblown, and often wet form of the game dates back six centuries and is played in the British Isles on legendary seaside tracks like Scotland’s St. Andrews and—Keiser’s greatest inspiration—Royal Dornoch, an exquisitely weather-

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Taking the Long Way 1

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From Portland, cut to the coast and ride the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 101), skirting craggy cliffs and the churning Pacific. Here are four worthwhile stops along the way. 1 Yaquina Head Lighthouse This stoic, white beacon a few miles north of Newport has guided mariners since 1873. Nearby tide pools should not be missed, with their hordes of starfish and spiny purple sea urchins. 2 Devils Churn All of Oregon’s coast is grand evidence of the relentless power of the ocean, but nowhere is the display more impressive than at this wave-carved inlet near Cape Perpetua that explodes with every incoming swell. 3 The Hobbit Trail Six miles north of Florence, enter the unmarked parking lot just south of Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park. Here you’ll find the trailhead for this mystical half-mile walk. An arching tree canopy, or hobbit tunnel, leads to a pristine beach. 4 Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area North America’s longest stretch of coastal sand dunes extends south from Florence, ending just north of Bandon. Hop on a dune buggy or ATV for a thrilling ride through the sand. Enjoy it—soon you’ll be pitching out of the bunker.

battered 18 holes tucked into a distant nook of the ferocious North Sea’s coast. Keiser wondered what would happen if that brand of golf—available in the States on only a precious few courses and, for the most part, only to members of such untouchably tony private clubs as Eastern Long Island’s Shinnecock Hills—were made possible for the guy with a deep love of the game but not the Hamptons ZIP code. A “speculative folly” is what Keiser calls it now, 15 years after he built Bandon’s first course on the only patch of land he could find and afford that met the essential standards of true links golf: situated near the sea; minimally carved from natural, gnarly terrain; set on fast, firm, sandy soil. “It’s the reason this place is so remote,” he says over a 7 a.m. breakfast in late May in the main lodge at Bandon Dunes. “On the East Coast, there’s nothing. You can find sand places in Long Island, but you can’t buy the land. You can find them in North Carolina, but they’re state parks and hurricane-prone. I was beginning to despair on the West Coast, too, until we found this.” ILLUSTRATION BY KATRINN PELLETIER

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“This” is the 50-mile stretch of sand dunes due north of tiny Bandon, Oregon. It’s what Keiser calls “America’s true linksland.” Sitting next to the lithe, salt-and-pepperhaired, 69-year-old entrepreneur, you wouldn’t possibly glean that he has, in the brief period of time since opening that first course in May 1999, created a golf destination that many close watchers of the game think outranks century-old Pinehurst and Pebble Beach. The man whom one longtime golf writer admiringly calls “the anti-Trump” is humble, rigorously undemonstrative, and exceptionally generous in the credit he gives to almost everyone but himself. “I’m proud of the place, yes, but I’m also astonished that it worked,” Keiser says, moving steadily through a plate of strawberries and watermelon. “That first year, I thought 10,000 rounds was doable—a bit optimistic, but doable. It turned out to be 24,000.” Today, on the four full-length courses combined, that number has grown to 140,000. Ample lodging for extended stays (visitors often play all four courses) became necessary. Four on-site restaurants have blossomed. An elaborate shuttle system makes getting around the sprawling property effortless. It’s in Keiser’s nature to downplay the success of his creation, but the Golf Channel’s Matt Ginella—one of a dozen or so journalists Keiser is hosting at the resort to mark the opening of the Punchbowl, a dizzily undulating, 2.3-acre putting green—has no qualms about noting its

wonders. “When people use the term ‘an embarrassment of riches,’ that’s Bandon Dunes,” Ginella says. “Again and again, it just clubs you over the head with pure golf.” That is to say, golf both exhilaratingly raw and strikingly pristine. During a typical round at Bandon Dunes, you might get hammered with 50-mph winds and horizontal sheets of rain. Or you could be blessed with abundant sunshine and a menagerie of unexpected playing partners—deer freely roam all of the courses, and the inland Bandon Trails, with its indiscreetly chummy turkeys, bullfrogs, and woodpeckers, outdoes even Old Macdonald for wildlife. Unlike many of the courses erected in golf’s boom years that are littered with condos and luxury homes, the tracks at Bandon Dunes are untouched by real estate. Signage is minimal, and there’s not a ball cleaner in sight, nothing to detract from the isolated beauty of the place. In my handful of days here, the words “Oh my god” leave my lips at least a dozen times, not because of the need to hit a ball out over the gusty ocean in order to have it blow anywhere near a green (although you will be sending up such prayers) but because the vistas and the greatness of the rough-hewn holes are that overwhelming. “Livin’ the dream” is how Ron Blair describes it one glorious afternoon on Pacific Dunes, beaming as he approaches the 11th-hole tee box, where a few missteps might send you tumbling to the sea. The 54-year-old A LINE IN THE SAND

The lower greenside bunker on Pacific Dunes No. 9.

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pediatrician from Dallas has made the trek to Bandon five times and is planning his sixth visit. He, too, is blown away by the pure golf—particularly the image of players on foot. Although exceptions are made for medical reasons, carts aren’t allowed on the courses. Each one has to be walked—with or without a caddie. “You’re out here for one purpose: to play golf, enjoy the surroundings, and enjoy the people you’re with,” says Blair, who often brings along his 17-year-old son. “I love the fact that there are no carts, that you can carry your own bag. It just seems to me to be restoring the natural history of the game—having the time to contemplate your shots, battling the weather and terrain. It’s how the game was meant to be played.” Blair’s experience precisely echoes Keiser’s intuition about what would set Bandon Dunes apart. Not that it’s all a guessing game. Two days before my chat with Keiser, during the wind-blasted opening of the Punchbowl, he breezily mingled with resort guests. “I guarantee you that what he was doing was soliciting feedback and listening,” Ginella says. “He wants people to have fun. It sounds simple, but it’s true. It’s the memorable moments, the fun, that make people come back. Mike understands that.” Keiser was probably less at ease the following day, when a Golf Channel producer asked him to scale a peak near the circular drive that fronts the resort’s clubhouse. The producer and his cameraman wanted a hero shot of the constitutionally low-key businessman. As images go, it was canned. But with Keiser’s humming resort and the Pacific as a backdrop, it captured the glory of the game and one man’s remarkable accomplishment.

ACH WEEK, SiriusXM’s PGA Tour Radio is crowded with worried voices about the future of golf. “How ’bout a Bring Your Dog to the Course Day?” one caller seriously proposed as a means of lifting sagging attendance at many of the country’s 15,500 golf courses, a count that shrinks by more than 100 each year. Hank Haney, who moonlights as a fantastically candid morning-show host on Hank Haney Golf Radio, attributes the slippage in golf to all kinds of factors. “The economy and the price of the game are the most obvious,” he says. “A lot of people now consider it unaffordable.” Add to that the overall diminishment of adult leisure time, and the message is simple: Even if our discretionary income wasn’t under siege, who has the time to play golf anymore? “Clearly, if the game had been invented today it would be much, much different,” Haney says. “First off, it wouldn’t be 18 holes; it would be 12. You’d use a third less water, a third less land, a third less time, and operators would have a third less maintenance costs. ” Haney thinks it’s time to crank up music on golf courses and to ditch stuffy rules that inhibit casual attire and

cellphone use—anything that might help make the sport more appealing to younger people, whose passion for it isn’t on par with baby boomers. Mark King, former CEO of the club-manufacturing giant TaylorMade, is advocating for a different kind of stretching of golf’s boundaries: His research shows that a change in the size of the cup, from the standard 4.25 inches to a more forgiving 15, would reduce the typical four-hour round of golf by more than an hour. Some adventurous course operators have opened their fairways to disc golf, a game played with Frisbees. An even more concerted push is being made for foot golf, in which a soccer ball and your best leg replace your Pro V1 and driver. Course owners, especially in California, are jumping onboard with the encouragement of the surpris-

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Off the beaten path at Bandon Dunes No. 4.

ingly well-organized American FootGolf League. It’s not lost on golf-industry leaders that soccer is a massively popular and growing sport—particularly among Latinos, who, it’s estimated, will make up 30 percent of the U.S. population by 2050. Ted Bishop, the president of the PGA of America, appears in a YouTube video raving about the pleasures and potential of the soccer/golf hybrid. But Bishop’s most urgent challenge is the need to address core concerns about time and money. His intention is to tinker with the method of payment for golf: Rather than plunking down $50 for an 18-hole round you no longer have time to finish, what if you played only seven or 12 holes and paid by the minute? This summer, the PGA of America is testing the concept at five courses in the Midwest.

“Going forward, I think there might be four or five or six different variations on the game,” says Steve Mona, CEO of the World Golf Foundation, a Florida-based nonprofit whose initiatives for ensuring golf’s future include the First Tee program for kids. “Hopefully, they’ll help move the needle with our two most underrepresented groups: women, who are 50 percent of the U.S. population but only 20 percent of the golf population, and minorities, which we define as African-American, Latino, and Asian. They’re 37 percent of the U.S. population, and growing, but just 21 percent of the golfing population.” Can the game be made more accessible and inclusive? “Income is the most direct indicator of participation in golf,” Mona says. “If we can create greater economic diversity in our country, you’ll see greater diversity in golf.” AUGUST 2014 SPIRIT

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N THE FIRST HOLE of Bandon Preserve, Josh Lesnik draws his tee shot high into the air and watches it land, with butterfly wings, on the green. As the president of KemperSports, the Chicago-based management company that operates Bandon Dunes and a hundred other golf courses in North America, you’d expect him to have a sweet swing. And he does. Tucked into the V-shaped acreage that separates the original Bandon Dunes course and its inland resort-mate, Bandon Trails, the Preserve delivers stunning ocean views from almost every one of its diabolically designed but deeply pleasurable 13 holes. It also provides a perfect vantage point from which to watch the flow of golfers

moving in every direction across the beautiful landscape. It’s a sight that, no doubt, pleases Lesnik. When he was 29, he was the resort’s first general manager, and in recent years he, too, has seen changes in the game—ones that excite him. “If you think about it, there’s never been a better time to be a golfer,” he says. “Because the industry is reacting to an oversupply of courses, rates are dropping. Instruction has never been more affordable; the equipment has never been better.” “I’m not blind to the fact that the game takes a lot of time and can be an expensive pursuit,” he continues. “But if you look at the number of USGA members, it has gone up over the past five years. Look at the junior golf associations in the States—their registrations have never been higher.”

ON THE EDGE

The putting green of Pacific Dunes No. 11.

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Looking around the course, it’s hard to argue with Lesnik’s assessment. The place is alive with the thrill of the game. Hank Hickox, the resort’s general manager, proposes a theory about why a venue like Bandon Dunes has been largely immune to an economy that has the industry on its heels. “People will take a vacation in a recession,” Hickox says, “even as they’re resisting spending elsewhere or making long-term investments like cars and homes.” The truth is that Bandon Dunes, on Keiser’s insistence, is a golf dream affordably attained. Greens fees top out at $295 and drop to $100 in southern Oregon’s surprisingly warm winter months. (By contrast, the fee to play Pebble Beach is $495 year-round, and it’ll cost you $410 to tackle

Pinehurst No. 2 in peak season.) The resort does not charge for Wi-Fi. It ponies up for the bank fees collected at the clubhouse ATM. And all proceeds from the par-3 Bandon Preserve—more than half a million bucks last year—go to charity. Keiser’s innate largesse extends to the residents of Bandon, too, many of whom are among the 800 people the resort employs in the peak season of May through October. If Keiser can get through the red tape, he’ll soon break ground on Bandon Muni, a 27-hole course that is expressly intended to serve—and thank—the community. The cost to play? Twenty bucks. And if you think he’s going to skimp, you’re not grasping the essence of the man. Gil Hanse, the renowned architect hired to build the course in Rio for the 2016 Olympics, is set to design it. Mike Keiser can’t say what the future holds for the game of golf or Bandon Dunes. But he knows what would be lost if they aren’t standing a hundred years from now. Maybe there’s something presciently purposeful about how relentless a journey it is to get here. To experience the solitude and joy of golf in an ever-frenetic world, we might need or want to travel farther for it. Or maybe Bandon Dunes just belongs in that group of other iconic, faraway tests of our fortitude and dreams. Sandra Boynton, the “Hippo Birdie Two Ewes” illustrator, admits she’s not much of a golfer, but a few years ago she made a hole-in-one at Bandon Dunes. “How’s that for synchronicity?” she says, gently nodding to her contribution to the place. Her witness was Grant Rogers, the resort’s Yoda-like head of instruction, who eerily said, “That’s in,” the moment she struck the ball. “Grant’s a quirky, funny, sort of, oh, subversive guru,” Boynton says, laughing. That sounds about right for a guy who claims his clubs speak to him and who’s been known to play big chunks of a round with just his putter. I first met Rogers while he was whale watching, with his bag strapped to his back, from an elevated tee overlooking the Pacific. The next morning, over oatmeal and tea, he talked about the pursuits—and those hard-to-getto places—that are the ultimate test of our being. “Golf is a good way to find out about people, but it’s a great way to find out about yourself,” he said that day. “If you’re a serious skier, at some point in your life you need to go to Chamonix, in France. If you’re a surfer, you have to go to Mavericks, in California. If you’re a mountain climber, pretty much you need to go to the Himalayas. But if it’s about golf, if it’s about testing your skill, you have to come to Bandon Dunes. There’s something magical about this place. It’s where you go to find out about yourself—to find out who you are.” John McAlley’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone Stone, GQ, and Entertainment Weekly Weekly. Let him know how your golf game is going at mcalley.john@gmail.com. AUGUST 2014 SPIRIT

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by SHERIL KIRSHENBAUM photography by SAVERIO TRUGLIA

Kids are messy, exhausting and expensive. But when it comes to parenting, scientific evidence proves that the perks for our health and happiness far outweigh the pitfalls.

THEORY AUGUST 2014 SPIRIT

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THERE WAS A fleeting moment in May when I imagined that my 16-month-old son, Atlas, and I resembled the Norman Rockwell painting that used to hang in my grandparents’ home. In the famous dinner-table scene, a gray-haired matriarch delivers a golden-brown Thanksgiving turkey to a gracious, smiling family. I’m no Julia Child, but that evening I chopped and baked a healthy medley of chicken, quinoa, and avocado. Atlas waited patiently in his booster seat and signed “hungry” by touching his fingertips to his mouth. After months of screaming to be fed, this was a milestone. On top of that, our house was reasonably clean, and the boy had already been bathed. I felt relieved, believing I had finally mastered this whole parenting thing. Seconds later, he reached out to grab the dishes as I carried them to the table, overturning a mountain of quinoa onto the freshly mopped hardwood floor. Our dog greedily gobbled up the chicken strewn across the dining room, unaware of the avocado chunks splotched across her white fur. Atlas tearfully surveyed the mess, then shifted his hazel eyes back to me and signed “hungry.” We had applesauce for dinner that night. Then Atlas took another bath. Hours later, while scrubbing the floor, it occurred to me that in his portrait of familial bliss, Norman Rockwell lied.

Fair Warning

WHEN MY HUSBAND, David, and I announced we were expecting, every “congratulations” came with a polite warning. Other parents cautioned that we would never get a good night’s sleep or quality alone time again. Childless couples

lamented that we would be too busy to hang out with friends. Our own parents lectured us on the monumental costs of day care, college, and everything in between. In sum, our impending bundle of joy would leave us exhausted, friendless, romantically starved, and broke. Soon I learned this list was only the beginning. Before Atlas arrived, my career as a scientist included weekly travel to lecture at universities and museums. After the birth, I felt triumphant when I escaped the house during the hour-long window between feedings and naps. I lost track of world news, and I feared losing myself to the all-consuming particulars of child rearing. Meanwhile, the sleepless nights and disruption in lifestyle made me wonder: With all the known

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SPAGHETTI OOPS

The author’s Rockwellian visions were overturned—for the better.

drawbacks, why do the overwhelming majority of us have children? For our ancestors, having a brood was necessary for farming, warring, and hunting. But this is the 21st century. Do we feel obligated? Are we acting on a primal instinct? Do we fear regret if we fail to act before that fabled biological clock strikes midnight? If kids wreak havoc on our bodies, our social lives, and our hardwood floors, what do we get out of the deal? As it turns out, plenty.

Your Hug Is My Drug

MANY TODDLERS LATCH onto a favorite object— think blankies and teddy bears. Atlas went a different route. He attached to my hair. He falls asleep only while twirling it between his pudgy

fingers. It’s taken a toll. My current hairstyle is a cross between Farrah Fawcett’s feathered look and the black tuft of fuzz that sits atop the yellow Angry Bird. But every night when my son reaches out for me, I don’t have the heart to turn him away. Children aren’t the only ones who attach. New parents experience a surge of the bonding hormone oxytocin. This chemical is one of the reasons why, after nine months of discomfort and hours of painful labor, women feel jubilant when a red-faced, wailing baby lands in our arms. By dousing our brains in feel-good chemicals, nature tricks us into serving our new, tiny overlord. As it turns out, oxytocin’s impact lasts long after delivery, and it affects both moms and dads. AUGUST 2014 SPIRIT

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According to research conducted by Yale University, parents experience rising levels of it during the first six months of a child’s life. It pulses through our bodies when we hug, kiss, and snuggle with our newborn, and it peaks for mothers when they nurse. We may be exhausted, but we stay “high” on the chemical, which buffers physical challenges like sleep deprivation. Yet oxytocin is just one among many hormones that foster adoration for a new arrival. Last year, neuroscientists at the University of Montreal discovered that a baby’s scent triggers the brain’s dopamine response—the same thing that happens when a ravenous person eats food or an addict gets a fix. The chemical composition of this new baby smell still eludes scientists, and it only seems to cast its spell during the first six weeks of life. Yet dopamine continues to be activated even after the scent fades. According to pediatrician Lane Strathearn at Baylor College of Medicine, a comparable response is triggered when a mom simply sees her child smile. In other words, when our kids are happy, we can physically feel it.

Buckets of Disease, or Bastions of Health?

ATLAS IS GOING through a phase in which he puts his tongue to most any noun—person, place, or thing. He tastes the wheels of his stroller. The dog. My shoes. Recently I glanced down to discover that he’d wrapped his lips around a doorknob—and no, it wasn’t our doorknob. Child development experts praise this kind of thing as “sensory exploration,” but I see it as one of the infinite ways kids plot to make the rest of us sick. I’m not alone. My friend Lauren was dining recently with her extended family when her nephew casually mentioned that Everett, her 2-year-old son, had gum in his mouth. When she asked Everett where he had gotten it, he thrust his

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hands under the table and eagerly chirped, “Right here, Mommy! They have lots!” Comic Louis C.K. said it best: “Kids are like buckets of disease that live in your house.” Yet a 2012 Carnegie Mellon study revealed that when exposed to a cold virus, parents are less likely to develop symptoms of illness than nonparents. Even further, a study from the University of North Carolina concluded that acts of altruism and kindness—generally how we behave toward our family—are correlated with a lowered risk of heart disease and other major illnesses. And one Harvard study suggests that men who share strong bonds with loved ones are 82 percent less likely to die from heart disease than those who are socially isolated. In other words, the close relationships we develop with those we love appear to be as important to wellness as maintaining a healthy body mass index and avoiding tobacco.

Can’t Buy Me Love

WHAT ABOUT THE financial toll of children? My husband and I anticipated that a child would impact our bank account, but we didn’t realize just how quickly it would add up. Diapers typically set parents back about $1,000 in the first year alone. The average annual cost of day care approaches $12,000. Government estimates suggest we spend an average of $250,000 per child between birth and age 17—a figure that doesn’t factor in college expenses. Good thing money doesn’t buy happiness. (At least once we enter the middle class: Harvard psychologist Dan Gilbert’s research shows that people who bring in $5 million annually are not much happier than those who earn $50,000.) Instead, happiness lies in long-term, meaningful connections. And the Pew Research Center reports that parents describe their ties with children as the most fulfilling of their lives.

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The Diaper Chronicles

ON MY FIRST date with David, I never could have imagined how much time we would one day spend talking about poop. Whereas we used to wax philosophical about political theory and art, now much of our conversation revolves around Atlas’ diaper. Sometimes, it extends to the poop of other tiny beings too. My friend Vanessa and her husband recently discovered a bright blue bowel movement in the diaper of their 1-year old son, Jonah. Like all proud parents, they shared the news on Facebook, dispatching photo evidence and asking for theories on what accounted for the discoloration.

Suggestions came pouring in: Did he uncork a bottle of food coloring? Eat a Smurf? We settled on ingestion of blue Play-Doh as the most plausible cause, but the case remains open. The bizarre thing is that neither David nor I find these discussions disturbing. Poop has become just another part of the day, a routine sandwiched somewhere between shopping for groceries and filling up at the gas station. It may not sound romantic, but it’s probably not so bad for our relationship. Long-term data on marriage suggests that parenthood keeps us connected to our spouses. Couples with kids are more likely to stay married, and married people are, on average, happier than their unmarried peers. Sure, some couples stay together for their kids rather than for personal happiness. But here’s what I know for certain: Although David and I talk more often about poop than I ever anticipated, we’re still

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YOUR ADVENTURE IN

SANDSATION

Seaside is one of the 16 beach neighborhoods found in South Walton County.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF VISIT SOUTH WALTON

Northwest Florida Beaches

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From Panama City Beach to Pensacola, the coastal towns of Northwest Florida wow visitors with shimmering waters and white-sand beaches. Dig deeper, though, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll soon discover that the Panhandle sticks out for more than its geography. BY AMANDA GLE ASON

BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE HERE

What might be included in your ideal outing?

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Adventure In Northwest Florida Beaches If your favorite activities routinely involve…

GETTING THERE Fly into Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) or Pensacola International Airport (PNS). iflybeaches.com, flypensacola.com

WATER WORLD

ENCOUNTER MORE SALTWATER SWIMMERS AS YOU…

Kids ages 4 and under can visit Gulf World Marine Park for free.

Admire Sea Life

Wyndham Bay Point Resort This spread in Panama City Beach is nestled within a 1,100acre wildlife preserve on St. Andrews Bay, where dolphin sightings are almost guaranteed.

Hilton Sandestin Beach Sink into a luxurious treatment at this colossal South Walton County resort’s Serenity by the Sea spa, which the property revamped in its recent $12.5 million renovation.

Henderson Park Inn Located in the mellow fishing village of Destin, this adultsonly B&B has visitors and locals alike raving about the peppercrusted tuna served at its on-site Beach Walk Café.

Which piques your curiosity the most?

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THEN YOUR MOST IDEAL HOTEL IS…

Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach is the only facility in North America to house rough-toothed dolphins, which are darker in color and more slender than their wellknown bottlenose cousins. Come eye to eye with one of the seven that live here—they were rescued after suffering injuries in the wild—during a dolphin meet and greet. The park is also home to alligators, sea lions, and other aquatic animals. And then there’s the on-site Gulf World Marine Institute, dedicated to rehabilitating stranded sea turtles and other sea life. Since 1970, thousands of animals have been rescued and released. Visitors can’t tour the rehab area, but they can attend the public releases, which are announced on the Gulf World Marine Park’s Facebook page. Now that’s definitely worthy of a “like.” gulfworldmarinepark.com Your adventure continues…

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SHELLFISH INDULGENCE

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Try the steamed littleneck clams at Havana Beach Restaurant.

T.T. Wentworth Museum Reopened in November after a six-month renovation, this Pensacola history hub houses artifacts like a 16th-century anchor from the fleet led by city founder Don Tristán de Luna.

GET ACQUAINTED WITH FLORIDA CUISINE WHEN YOU…

Sample Local Fare

Emeril Lagasse moved to South Walton County a few years ago, and we’ve got a feeling it had something to do with the outstanding local restaurants. Consider Grayton Bar & Grill in Santa Rosa Beach. You’ll find perfectly sautéed flounder at this folksy establishment, where husband-and-wife owners Johnny and Debbie Earles often greet guests at the door. In Rosemary Beach, the elegant Havana Beach Restaurant at The Pearl hotel causes a stir with dishes like roasted cauliflower steak with grit cakes and mushroom cream sauce. And over in the community of Seaside, Bud & Alley’s is known for its long-standing tradition of inviting guests to predict when the sun will set. The reward for a correct guess? A drink on the house. graytonbarandgrill.com, thepearlrb.com, budandalleys.com Your adventure continues…

YOLO Board Adventures Coastal dune lakes are only found in a few places in the world—and South Walton County has 15 of them. Go stand-up paddleboarding with this outfitter, based at the WaterColor Inn & Resort in Santa Rosa Beach.

GETTING AROUND Check each area’s convention and visitor’s bureau website for the easiest way to get around: visitpensacola.com, emeraldcoastfl.com, visitsouthwalton.com, visitpanamacitybeach.com

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Reel One In

You don’t get dubbed the “world’s luckiest fishing village” by chance. “Destin’s proximity to the Gulf’s deep waters makes for excellent conditions. It can take twice as long to reach these depths from other cities on the Gulf,” says Captain Mike Eller, a 32-year veteran of the sport and owner of FishDestin.com, a company that books everything from party boat trips to deepsea overnights. “From April through October, giant schools of bait fish migrate past here, with a ton of game fish following them.” Anglers who prefer sturdy ground scurry to Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier, 7 miles west of Destin. (Need gear? The tackle shop rents rods and reels.) The 1,200-foot pier is prime for luring bonito, king mackerel, and pompano, which many call Florida’s tastiest fish. fishdestin.com, okaloosaislandpier.com

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Mainline Art House A gallery of works by local artists is only part of the draw—this new Pensacola shop also sells glass vases, stationery, and other home goods.

Shell Island Catch glimpses of dolphins, deer, ghost crabs, and other wildlife at this undeveloped 7-mile barrier island, part of St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach.

Key Sailing During a parasailing lesson on Pensacola Beach, you’ll take in views from up to 800 feet. You can even share the ride with a buddy or two.

FAMILIAR FISH

GETTING OUT Destin’s HarborWalk Village hosts Rock the Docks Live, a free concert series held Saturday nights throughout the summer. destin boardwalk.com

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Which dish is more appealing?

Edward’s The best fish tacos around—made with grilled grouper and topped with jalapeno-lime salsa—await you at this Rosemary Beach treasure. Dig in while enjoying live music on the patio.

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Eye the Sky

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Clemenza’s This Fort Walton hideaway offers Italian cooking classes led by co-owner and head chef Dom Damiano, a second-generation SicilianAmerican.

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Boshamps After you’ve spent the day fishing, many restaurants in the area will cook your catch. This Destin Harbor favorite offers four decks with panoramic water views.

What weighs more than 24,000 pounds and reaches speeds of up to 700 mph? Aircraft flown by the world-famous Blue Angels, officially known as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. Based at Naval Air Station Pensacola, this elite, 16-person team practices its swooping stunts above Pensacola’s National Naval Aviation Museum most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from March through November. The show doesn’t end there, though. Inside the massive museum, you’ll be floored by more than 150 restored military aircraft, including the first plane to ever land at the South Pole (it was equipped with skis!). Let one of the volunteer guides—most are retired members of the military—share personal flight stories as you take a free, hour-long tour. navalaviationmuseum.org

IN FORMATION

The Blue Angels’ practice flights are a treat for onlookers.

And when youˇre done…

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Calendar of Events THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Downtown Pensacola Gallery Night Confirm details at visitpensacola.com SEPTEMBER 12–14 Chasin’ the Sun Music Festival visitpanamacitybeach.com

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OCTOBER 6–12 South Walton Fashion Week swfw.org OCTOBER 11 Mexico Beach Art & Wine Festival visitmexicobeach.com

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Toast the Sunset

Save your appetite for sunset, and you’ll be treated to a double dose of indulgence at the Fish Out of Water restaurant at WaterColor Inn & Resort in South Walton County: You’ll not only enjoy dishes like grilled diver scallops but also get a front-row seat to dusk settling in over golden dunes. watercolorresort.com

If you’ve seen Dirty Dancing, then you have an idea of what Watersound Beach Club, in the South Walton County community of Watersound, is all about. Managed by St. Joe Club & Resorts, this sprawling setup is open to guests who stay at any of the company’s properties, which include two boutique hotels and more than 270 luxury vacation rentals along Scenic Highway 30A. Think of it as a giant clubhouse on the beach, complete with a lagoon-style pool, kids’ camps, golf courses, beach bonfires, and more. stjoeclub.com

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“People don’t realize how serene Cape San Blas is. It’s one of the few places left where you can truly unplug.” —JULIA CUNNINGHAM Owner, Coastal Realty Group

Invest in a Home

Out-of-town visitors to southern Gulf County have been known not to leave. If you find yourself thinking that a vacation to this area just won’t cut it, talk to the experts at Coastal Realty Group, the area’s go-to source for investment properties and vacation homes. whycapesanblas.com

Go Horseback Riding There are only four places in Florida where you can ride a horse on the beach, and Cape San Blas is one of them. Saddle up year-round with either Rockin M Ranch or Broke-a-Toe, two companies that offer daytime, sunset, and moonlight rides. therockinmranch.com, brokeatoe.com

Unwind, Tiki-Style BRIGHT SIDE

Five miles of sandy stretches await visitors of Mexico Beach.

Experience Incredible Sand The stuff found on most beaches contains a mixture of about 20 different minerals. That’s not the case on powder-white Mexico Beach. Because river silt never gets deposited here, the sand is solely composed of evenly sized, highly reflective quartz crystals that keep the beaches cool, even in the hottest months. visitmexicobeach.com

When in Mexico Beach, do as the locals do. That means a trip to Toucan’s, a twostory, thatched-roof seafood joint situated right on the beach. Opt for the seafood platter for a combo of shrimp, scallops, oysters, and crab cakes. Got your second wind? Volleyball courts, swings, and seesaws are located behind the restaurant. toucansmexicobeachfl.com

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Taste Tupelo Honey

How sweet it is to be located near the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest concentration of Tupelo trees, the source of that prized nectar, Tupelo honey. Pick up a jar at many Gulf County establishments, including grocers and book stores, or pay a visit to Smiley Honey in Wewahitchka, where you can tour the bottling facility and score free samples. smileyhoney.com

THE HIGH LIFE

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Rosemary Beach in South Walton County is one of the country’s finest examples of New Urbanism, a design movement that focuses on community. Here, neighborhoods are connected by footpaths and bike trails, minimizing the need for cars. rosemarybeach.com

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Paradis Pull up a chair at this come-as-youare restaurant in Rosemary Beach and order the blueberry lemon drop martini, made with blueberry vodka and lemon juice and finished with a sugar rim. Plan your visit for happy hour (between 5 and 6 p.m.), when this and two other martinis—classic cucumber and classic rum daiquiri—are just five bucks a pop. restaurantparadis. com

Summer Kitchen Café What began as a walk-up window inside a tiny, red shack has grown into one of the most beloved hangouts in Rosemary Beach. Established in 1999, the community’s first restaurant cools guests off with its Green Smoothie, made with kale, banana, cayenne, lemon, avocado, and coconut water. Drink it on the patio while people-watching. summerkitchen cafe.blogspot.com

Rose Bros. This neighborhood joint on the bottom floor of The Pension Hotel in Rosemary Beach turns ice cream floats into works of art. Choose among soda flavors like root beer, sarsaparilla, and cream soda, then top with your choice of ice cream, ranging from classic vanilla to salty caramel. The finished product looks almost too good to drink. rbsodafountain.com

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Veggie Fest

The ninth annual Veggie Fest is here to prove that living meat-free is at last inching closer to mainstream embrace. The two-day event, held at the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center in Naperville (a suburb of Chicago), is expected to draw around 25,000 attendees to a family-friendly celebration of edible leaves, roots, pods, seeds, buds, and flowers. The sharp rise in the country’s vegetarianism, with numbers tripling in the U.S. since the 1970s, is largely attributed to recent, reputable research reporting that such a diet is healthier, promotes weight loss and maintenance, is better for the environment, and releases our pets from any fear that they’ll one day be baked, grilled, or sautéed. Veggie Fest, the largest affair of its kind in North America, serves up food demos with restaurant owners, chefs, and authors; an international food court; live music from some of the Windy City’s best bands; professional speakers discussing lifestyle, diet, and environmental issues; children’s programs with face painting, clowns, and crafts; and more than 100 vendor booths selling all sorts of goods. Admission is free, although event organizers appreciate if guests swing by the

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Snoqualmie Railroad Days

Although the average American rides the rails less than 50 miles a year (according

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The Fest for Beatles Fans

We know, we know, all you need is love. But if you’re a die-hard Fab Four fan, you’ll also want to set out on the long and winding road for The Fest, a three-day extravaganza simultaneously celebrating its 38th year and the 50th anniversary of the first stateside appearance of John, Paul, George, and Ringo (which some historians might argue is more important than the arrival centuries earlier of an errant Italian explorer). Held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, the toe-tapping, pulse-quickening event, which was endorsed by The Beatles themselves years ago, boasts live performances by Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Mike Pender of The Searchers, Mark Rivera (Billy Joel’s saxophonist, who also happens to be

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RAPID REWARDS®

PAWS

Small dogs and cats are welcome to fly in the cabin with you. Bring Fluffy along for your next trip—your pet deserves a vacation too! southwest.com/pets

Any trip, any day. Get unlimited reward seats and no blackout dates*. Real rewards you can really use. Sign up at southwest.com/jet. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply. *Applies to Points transactions.

CHARTERS

We can provide charter service for corporate meetings, conventions, or special events. We customize travel for your company, team, or group, on your schedule, to most commercial airports in the continental U.S. southwest.com/ charter

RENTAL CARS

VACATIONS

MOBILE

Download our app today! If you’re on a trip or have one coming up, our new mobile site and app make it easier to fly Southwest Airlines. Check-in, check the status of your next flight, or book additional trips all from the palm of your hand. mobile. southwest.com

Whether you’re planning a beach trip to Mexico or the Caribbean or a weekend getaway in Vegas, we’ve got the best package deals on air, car, hotel, and attractions so you can build the vacation that’s just right for you. southwest vacations.com

HOTELS

With our Hotel Best Rate Guarantee, you can feel confident that you’ve secured the best online deal on your hotel stay. Terms and conditions apply. Plus, earn Rapid Rewards® Points, and, with many of our hotels, enjoy the flexibility to pay at hotel checkout. southwest.com/hotel

We’ve got 14 car companies to choose from and the same low rates as the other guys. Plus, earn Rapid Rewards® Points with our seven Rapid Rewards Partners. southwest.com/car

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Products & Services

A Look Inside: AirTran

Make the most of your travel experience with these great products and services from AirTran Airways. PETS

BUSINESS CLASS

It’s the world’s most affordable Business Class. Stretch out in our two-by-two seats, which offer more seat, leg, and elbow room. You’ll also enjoy priority boarding, fee-waived first and second checked bags*, and complimentary cocktails. airtran.com *Weight and size limits apply.

SNACKS & DRINKS

Flight Attendants will pass out complimentary snacks. Thirsty? You’ll find our drink menu on page 147.

INFLIGHT WIFI

Surf at 30,000 feet. Look for the “gogoinflight” signal on your WiFi device, connect, launch your browser, and sign up. air.gogoair.com

Small dogs and cats are welcome to fly in the cabin with you to domestic destinations. Bring Fluffy along for your next trip—your pet deserves a vacation too! airtran.com/pets

CHARTERS

CARGO

Customers can ship on select AirTran flights using Southwest Airlines Cargo®. swacargo.com®

A+ REWARDS

Starting November 2, Rapid Rewards® will be the loyalty program for both Southwest and AirTran Members. Visit rewardsfarther.com to learn more.

CLICK ’N SAVE®

VACATIONS

When planning your next beach trip to Mexico or the Caribbean, remember that we’ve got the best package deals on air, car, hotel, and attractions so you can build the vacation that’s just right for you. south westvacations.com

Get all the latest AirTran and Southwest sale fares and travel deals sent straight to your inbox each week. Sign up for Click ’n Save today at southwest. com/email.

TRIP PROTECTION

Make sure you protect yourself from unexpected situations on your vacation. Benefits include trip interruption coverage, emergency medical assistance, and more. airtran. com/tripprotection

GROUPS

Groups of ten or more can reserve block seating, change passenger names up to two days in advance, and enjoy flexible payment schedules. airtran.com/groups

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Permitted Pueden usarse dentro del avión Small portable electronic devices (PEDs) such as tablets, e-readers, and smartphones weighing less than 2 pounds may be used in AIRPLANE mode at all times on domestic flights, unless a Crew Member indicates otherwise. A small PED may be held in hand, attached to a person, or placed in clothing or a seatback pocket. Devices and accessories may not block access to the aisle. Large PEDs such as laptops weighing 2 pounds or more must be stowed under the seat or in an overhead bin for taxi, takeoff, and landing. It is recommended that laptops be placed in a case when stowed under the seat. On international flights, all PEDs must be turned off during taxi, takeoff, and landing at airports outside the U.S. and its territories. Please use headphones for all audio and video.

Siempre puedes usar dispositivos electrónicos portátiles y pequeños (PEDs) tales como tabletas, lectores electrónicos y teléfonos inteligentes que pesen menos de 2 libras en modo AVIÓN en los vuelos domésticos, excepto si un Miembro de la Tripulación indique lo contrario. Puedes sujetar un PED pequeño en la mano, llevarlo encimo, en la ropa o en un bolsillo en el respaldo del asiento. Los dispositivos y accesorios no pueden bloquear el acceso en el pasillo. Los PEDs grandes como computadoras portátiles que pesen 2 libras o más deben

Smartphones (in AIRPLANE mode) Teléfonos inteligentes (en modo AVIÓN)

Tablets or E-readers (in AIRPLANE mode) Tabletas o lectores electrónicos (en modo AVIÓN)

CREW INTERFERENCE

de ser guardados debajo del asiento o en los compartimentos superiores mientras el avión avanza por la pista, durante el despegue y el aterrizaje. Se recomienda que las computadoras portátiles se guarden en un estuche debajo del asiento. En los vuelos internacionales, todos los PEDs deben permanecer apagados mientras el avión avanza por la pista, durante el despegue y el aterrizaje en aeropuertos fuera de los EE. UU. y sus territorios. Por favor usa auriculares para cualquier sonido o video. Audio Players Aparatos de audio

Satellite Radio Radio por satélite

DVD/CD Players Reproductores de DVD/CD

Video Camcorders Videocámaras

Digital Cameras Cámaras digitales

Bluetooth Devices Dispositivos Bluetooth

GPS Receivers GPS

Electric Shavers Rastrillo eléctrico Pacemakers Marcapasos

Hearing Aids Aparatos para sordos

Electronic Watches Relojes electrónicos

Noise-Canceling Headphones Auriculares que aislan el ruido

Never Permitted Nunca pueden usarse dentro del avión Devices capable of transmitting data, unless otherwise noted, are never permitted. Nunca son permitidos los dispositivos con capacidad para transmitir datos, excepto que se especifique lo contrario.

Two-Way Radios (Walkie-Talkies) or Scanners Radios emisores/ receptores (walkie-talkies)

Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Devices Cigarrillos electrónicos y dispositivos para fumar

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Cellphones and pagers may be used at the gate and after landing. Los teléfonos y localizadores pueden ser usados en la puerta y después de aterrizar.

CARRYON BAGGAGE

LOST AN ITEM ONBOARD A FLIGHT?

Always Permitted Pueden usarse en todo momento dentro del avión Electronic nerve stimulators and other implanted medical devices are also permitted. Dispositivos de estimulación eléctrica de los nervios y otros aparatos médicos implantados también son permitidos.

DISABILITY ASSISTANCE

Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways offer assistance to their Customers with disabilities upon request. Southwest Airlines y AirTran Airways siempre ofrecen asistencia para sus clientes con discapacidades que lo pidan.

Customers are limited to one (1) bag per person, plus one (1) additional personal item. El límite es de una (1) maleta por persona y un (1) artículo personal.

Hand-Held Electronic Games Juegos electrónicos portátiles

Laptop Computers Computadoras portátiles

Federal law prohibits any Passenger from assaulting, threatening, or intimidating a Crew Member or interfering with a Crew Member’s duties. La ley federal prohíbe que los pasajeros asalten, amenacen o intimiden a los Miembros de la Tripulación o que interfieran con los deberes de un Miembro de la Tripulación.

Visit the Customer Service page on southwest.com to report a lost item. Visita la página de Servicio al Cliente en southwest.com para reportar un objeto perdido.

PETS

All pets must stay inside their carriers and under the seat for the duration of the flight. Todas las mascotas deben permanecer dentro de sus jaulas y debajo del asiento durante todo el vuelo.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

RemoteControlled Toys Juguetes de control remoto

Television or AM/FM Radio Receivers Televisión o radios de AM/FM

Customers are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages not purchased onboard. Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under the age of 21. We reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcoholic beverages to anyone. Se prohíbe que los Clientes consuman bebidas alcohólicas si no fueron compradas a bordo. No serviremos bebidas alcohólicas a las personas menores de 21 años de edad. Nos reservamos el derecho de negar la venta de bebidas alcohólicas a cualquier persona.

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Flight Service

En todos los casos, por favor rígete por los anuncios públicos y las solicitudes de los Sobrecargos con respecto a todos los aparatos electrónicos.

Please abide by public announcements from Flight Attendants concerning electronic devices.

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International Connections

For departure times and gate numbers, check airport monitors or ask a Gate Agent. Atlanta (ATL)

TICKET COUNTERS

DOMESTIC DEPARTURES

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURES

INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS

RECHECK LOCATION

Baltimore (BWI)

Chicago (MDW)

Milwaukee (MKE)

Orlando (MCO)

Domestic North Terminal and International Terminal

Main Terminal, between Concourses A and B

Main Terminal

Terminal A

Concourses C and D

Concourses A, B, and C

Concourses A and B

Concourse C

Airside 2

Concourse C

Concourses A, B, and C

Concourse A

Concourse C

Airside 2

From Nassau and Oranjestad: Concourse C From other destinations: Concourse F

From Cancún, Montego Bay, and Punta Cana: Concourse E From other destinations: Concourse A, B, or C

Concourse A

International Arrivals Building

From Montego Bay: Airside 1 or 4 From other destinations: Airside 2

Concourse F

For arrivals from Cancún, Montego Bay, and Punta Cana: Concourse E

Main Terminal

For arrivals from Cancún: Main Terminal

For arrivals from Montego Bay: Airsides 1 and 4

Connecting to an International Flight • Go directly to the Southwest/AirTran departure gate.

• Checked bags will be transferred automatically.

• You should not have to leave the secure part of the airport.

Connecting from an International Flight • Depending on point of departure, Customers may have to clear U.S. Immigration before collecting checked baggage from the baggage carousel. • You will then proceed through customs to clear checked and carryon baggage. • Customers traveling from some countries go through the customs process before returning to the United States.

• If you have checked baggage, proceed to the Southwest/AirTran recheck desk or ticket counter to check your bags for the final portion of your trip. • If you have purchased duty-free liquor, perfumes, or other liquids, they must be placed in your checked baggage before rechecking. Items exceeding 3 ounces that have not been placed in checked baggage will be collected at the TSA checkpoint before your domestic flight.

• Proceed to your departure gate. If you do not have a boarding pass for your connecting flight, you must obtain one at the ticket counter or at kiosks near the Southwest/AirTran recheck desk before proceeding to your gate.

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International Terminal

Terminal Maps

Domestic North Terminal

MARTA Station

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Lower Level

Main Terminal

International Arrivals

Midway International Airport (MDW)

Main Terminal

Lower Level

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Main Terminal

Lower Level

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Lower Level

Legend

Level 2

Terminal A

Southwest/AirTran Gates and Counters Security Baggage Claim Ticket Counter Concourse designation

Level 3

Terminal B

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Inflight Entertainment

Information

WIFI

See Inflight Entertainment Portal for pricing. • Browse the Web, check e-mail, or update your status on social media. • In order to provide a topnotch WiFi experience, we limit access to certain highbandwidth applications and websites including Netflix, HBO Go, and VoIP. MESSAGING

See Inflight Entertainment Portal for pricing. • Available all day per device*. • Stay in contact with friends and family like you never left the ground. • Information about which apps are available can be found on the Inflight Entertainment Portal.

MOVIES

See Inflight Entertainment Portal for pricing. Choose from a wide selection of popular titles, including recent releases, classics, and children’s films. • Movies can only be viewed while device is connected to Southwest WiFi. INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PORTAL

• Our Inflight Entertainment Portal allows you to access free content, including games, a flight tracker, and all that southwest.com has to offer. • WiFi, TV, and Movies are all accessible from the homepage of the portal. HOW TO ACCESS

FREE, compliments of DISHt! • Enjoy unlimited access to our popular lineup of live channels and on-demand TV episodes*. • Compatible device information can be found on the Inflight Entertainment Portal. t DISH is a registered trademark of DISH Network L.L.C.

•

Every device is different, but here are the basic steps: Once onboard a WiFienabled aircraft, turn on your approved electronic device, and set to airplane mode. WiFi is now available gate-to-gate. View available wireless networks, select “Southwest WiFi,” and connect. Launch your Web browser to be directed to the Inflight Entertainment Portal (you might need to hit “refresh”), or navigate to southwest wifi.com. A list of supported devices and operating systems is available on the Inflight Entertainment Portal FAQ.

MORE INFORMATION

• Service on flights to/from destinations outside the contiguous U.S. is currently not available for the entire flight. • Southwest takes great pride in giving you low fares and a comfortable flight, but we are unable to provide technical support. Please call 1-800-435-9792 to report any problems you may have encountered with your WiFi service. * Content and services are offered on WiFi-enabled aircraft only. We cannot guarantee that connecting flights will be WiFi-enabled.

WIFI

Surfing is easy at 30,000 feet. With Gogo Inflight Internet on board, no matter where you’re going, you’re never more than a few clicks away from virtually everything. Work. Shop. Catch up on e-mail. It’s up to you. And logging on is easy. Just follow these simple steps: • Turn on your WiFi-enabled device (laptop or handheld). • Look for the “gogoinflight” signal, then connect. • Launch your Web browser, and sign up. WIFI SUPPORT

• On the ground, visit gogoair.com, or call Gogo customer service at 1-877350-0038. In the air, visit air.gogoair.com. FREE ACCESS TO SKYMALL.COM

• Shop from SkyMall for free on this flight (you will not be required to pay for a WiFi session) . Connect to Gogo on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device, and visit SkyMall.com/AirTran WiFi. Spend $125 or more and earn a free Gogo Pass valid on any single Internet session. Service on flights to/from international destinations is currently not available for the entire flight.

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Customs & Immigration

Beverage Menu

Customs and immigration forms will be distributed by Flight Attendants during your flight. Prior to landing, complete all forms pertaining to you. Below are tips to help fill out the forms. You will be presenting your completed forms immediately upon entering the International Arrivals building.

• Dewar’s® Scotch • Jack Daniel’s® • Wild Turkey®

U.S. CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORM Who must complete this form: • All Passengers (or one Passenger per family with the same address) bound for the U.S. How to complete this form: • Complete before arrival in the U.S. • Write in English, in capital letters. • Be sure to include the street name and number, city, and state of your address in the U.S. • If you are transiting through the U.S., you may write TRANSIT and your final destination country. • Lines 5 and 6 may be left blank if not using a passport. • On Line 9, enter WN for Southwest or FL for AirTran, followed by your specific flight number. • Please read both sides of the declaration. • Sign at the “X.” 1

MEXICAN CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORM Who must complete this form: • All Passengers (or one Passenger per family with the same address) on flights bound for Mexico. How to complete this form: • Complete sections 1–6. • Once completed, sign and date the form. 2

MEXICAN IMMIGRATION FORM Who must complete this form: • All Passengers (including children) who are not citizens of Mexico, on flights bound for Mexico. How to complete this form: • Complete sections 1–14 on the top portion of the form and sections 1–10 on the bottom portion of the form. • Once completed, sign and date the top portion of the form. • Sections on the form titled “USO OFICIAL” are for use by Mexican Immigration officials and should not be filled out by Passengers. What to do with this form: • The form will be separated as Passengers proceed through Mexican Customs. • Make sure to retain the bottom portion of the form, which serves as your visa while in Mexico. It must be surrendered at time of checkin for your return flight. Passengers unable to present this form at time of departure will be fined by Mexican Immigration. 3

• Bacardi® Rum • Baileys® Irish Cream • Finlandia® Vodka

• Corona Extra® • Fat Tire®

• Coastal Ridge® Chardonnay • Coastal Ridge® Merlot

BEER $5 • Bud Light® • Miller Lite® • Heineken®

WINE $5

PREMIUM BEVERAGES $3 • vitaminwater® XXX (Açai-Blueberry-Pomegranate) COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES • Coca-Cola® • Seagram’s® • Minute Maid® • Coke Zero™ Seltzer Water Apple Juice • Diet Coke® • Tomato Juice • LIFT® Coffee* • Sprite® • Mr & Mrs T® • Decaf Coffee* • Sprite Zero™ Bloody Mary Mix • Tea • Dr Pepper® • Minute Maid® • Hot Chocolate • Diet Dr Pepper® Cranberry • Noncarbonated • Seagram’s® Apple Cocktail Purified Drinking Ginger Ale • Minute Maid® Water • Seagram’s® Orange Juice * Creamer available Tonic Water Valid Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® drink coupons, as shown here, are printed with expiration dates and the Member’s (or issuing group’s) name. Business Select® drink coupons are valid for same-day use only. Valid Rapid Rewards and Business Select drink coupons will be accepted onboard for beer, wine, liquor, and vitaminwater®.

Southwest provides comingled, onboard recycling for all your paper, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans. Thanks for helping us do our part for the environment by handing these items to a Flight Attendant.

LIQUOR $6 • Dewar’s® Scotch • Jack Daniel’s®

• Tanqueray® Gin • Bacardi® Rum

• Baileys® Irish Cream • Finlandia® Vodka

• Corona Extra® • Fat Tire®

• Coastal Ridge® Chardonnay • Coastal Ridge® Merlot

BEER $5 • Bud Light® • Miller Lite® • Heineken®

WINE $6

COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES • Seagram’s® Seltzer Water • Mr & Mrs T® Bloody Mary Mix • Minute Maid® Cranberry Apple Cocktail • Minute Maid® Orange Juice

• Coca-Cola® • Coke Zero™ • Diet Coke® • Sprite® • Sprite Zero™ • Seagram’s® Ginger Ale • Seagram’s® Tonic Water

• Minute Maid® Apple Juice • Regular Coffee • Decaf Coffee • Tea • Noncarbonated Purified Drinking Water

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Information

• Canadian Club® Reserve • Tanqueray® Gin

LIQUOR $5

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Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners +

There are some exciting changes taking place in 2014. As part of the integration of Southwest Airlines® and AirTran® Airways, Rapid Rewards® will be the loyalty program of the combined airline effective November 2, 2014. Together, we’re offering you more ways to earn and redeem for reward flights to over 90 destinations. Visit rewardsfarther.com/spirit for the latest information and news.

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards

Rapid Rewards offers more ways to earn points to redeem for reward flights, and no restrictions to get between you and your favorite destinations. You’ll earn Rapid Rewards Points for every dollar you spend with Southwest Airlines. Your points spend like cash, so lower fares require fewer points to fly. Plus, as a Member, you’ll enjoy these benefits:

UNLIMITED REWARD SEATS • NO BLACKOUT DATES • POINTS THAT DON’T EXPIRE*

Member tiers offer more benefits. • Priority boarding • Fly By® Priority Check-in and Security Lane access** • 25% point-earning bonus

Receive all the benefits of A-List, plus: • Highest priority boarding • Free Inflight WiFi (only on WiFi-enabled planes) • 100% point-earning bonus

It’s free and easy to join Rapid Rewards! Sign up now at southwest.com/spirit or by texting SPIRIT to 72743 to get started.

ENROLL

NOW!

AirTran Airways A+ Rewards

A+ Rewards uses a credit system that rewards Members, based on how often they fly. Each one-way coach flight earns you one credit, with eight credits required to redeem a one-way coach ticket. Plus, each one-way Business Class flight earns you 1.5 credits, with 16 credits required to redeem a one-way Business Class ticket.

Visit aplusrewards.com to enroll in A+ Rewards!

Already an A+ Rewards Member? You can keep earning and redeeming A+ Rewards Credits for any travel booked and flown through AirTran through November 1, 2014. Your active credits will then be converted to Rapid Rewards Points at 1,200 Rapid Rewards Points per credit.

For more information, visit rewardsfarther.com/spirit.

Message and Data Rates May Apply. By texting the keyword for enrollment, you consent to receive autodialed telemarketing messages from or on behalf of Southwest at the telephone number used for text-in. You understand that consent is not a condition of purchase. Maximum of two enrollment communications. For more information on SMS service, text HELP to 72743. Text STOP to 72743 to cancel. Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions can be found on southwest.com/privacy. A+ Rewards seats are subject to availability and blackout dates. Taxes and fees are extra—the September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00 per one-way is not included. Passengers traveling to/from Puerto Rico are subject to additional government taxes of up to $33.40. Fares to/from the Caribbean and Mexico do not include additional government taxes of up to $230 one-way or $290 roundtrip. *Points don’t expire as long as you have flight or Partner earning activity every 24 months. Benefits apply to points transactions. **For a complete list of available Fly By locations, visit southwest.com/flyby. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply. ©2014 Southwest Airlines Co. ©2014 AirTran Airways. All rights reserved.

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Do More With Your Points You can earn rewards faster with the Rapid Rewards Points Center. Buy points for yourself, give them as a gift, or transfer points from your Rapid Rewards account to another—all from one location! Plus, Rapid Rewards Visa Cardmembers earn two points for every dollar spent! Visit southwest.com/pointscenter to get started.

RAPID REWARDS®

POINTS CENTER

Earn Even Faster With The Rapid Rewards Credit Card Premier Card Exclusive Benefits:

Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways purchases made directly with the airlines. Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Rapid Rewards Hotel and Rental Car Partner purchases. Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases. Earn 6,000 bonus points after your Cardmember Anniversary. Redeem points for International flights, cruises, hotel stays, rental cars, gift cards, and access to exclusive events.

Visit southwest.com/applytoday to learn more. Accounts subject to credit approval. Restrictions and limitations apply. Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Visa Credit Cards are issued by Chase Bank USA, N.A. Offer subject to change. See southwest.com/applytoday for pricing and rewards details.

Earn Every Day With Our Partners Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards want you to get to your destination faster. By utilizing our growing list of Partners, it’s easy to earn points just by doing the things you normally would. Visit southwest.com/rr-partners to start earning even more rewards today! Hotels

Receive 600 points per qualifying stay. JW Marriott® EDITION SM Autograph Collection® Renaissance® Hotels Marriott® Hotels & Resorts Courtyard by Marriott® Gaylord Hotels® Marriott Executive Apartments®

SpringHill Suites by Marriott® Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott® Residence Inn by Marriott® TownePlace Suites by Marriott® Marriott Vacation Club®

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® Wyndham Grand Collection® Wyndham Garden® TRYP by Wyndham™ Wingate® by Wyndham Hawthorn Suites® by Wyndham Dream® Hotels Night®

Ramada® Days Inn® Super 8® Baymont Inn & Suites® Microtel Inns & Suites® by Wyndham Howard Johnson® Travelodge® (U.S. Hotels only) Knights Inn®

Bellagio® ARIA™ Vdara™ MGM Grand® The Signature at MGM Grand® Mandalay Bay® THEhotel at Mandalay Bay®

Aloft® Element® Four Points by Sheraton® Le Meridien® Luxury Collection®

Sheraton® St. Regis® W Hotels® Westin®

Park Hyatt® Andaz® Grand Hyatt® Hyatt Regency®

Hyatt Place™ HYATT House™

Radisson Blu Park Inn by Radisson Radisson® Park Plaza® Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM

Comfort Inn® Comfort Suites® Quality® Sleep Inn® Clarion® Cambria Suites®

MainStay Suites® Suburban Extended Stay Hotel® Econo Lodge® Rodeway Inn® Ascend Hotel Collection™

Rental Cars Receive 600 points per qualifying rental.

Specialty

Earn thousands of points for hotel stays booked through Rocketmiles. Visit rocketmiles.com/southwest.

Ground Transportation Receive up to 300 points for qualified travel to and from participating airports.

Shop and Dine Earn Rapid Rewards Points for shopping with many of your favorite online retailers! Visit rrshopping.southwest.com to learn more!

Home and Lifestyle

Earn points for sharing your opinions with e-Rewards. Visit e-rewards.com/southwest to join now!

Earn 12,500 points when you sign up for DISH®. Visit dish.com/southwest to learn more.

Earn points for reading and responding to marketing messages. Visit e-miles.com/swapartner to get started!

Earn points when you sign up for qualified electric service plans in participating states*. Visit southwest.com/energy.

Earn up to 7 points per $1 spent on workplace solutions with Regus. Visit southwest.com/regus to learn more.

The Mirage® Monte Carlo™ New York-New York® Luxor® Excalibur®

*Energy Plus services CT, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, and PA. Reliant and Everything Energy services TX.

Earn 3 points per $1 spent. Join Rapid Rewards Dining for free today at rapidrewardsdining.com.

Rapid Rewards Members can earn 1,000 points per order of $29.99 or more. Visit 1800flowers.com/rapidrewards.

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Where We Fly PACIFIC TIME MOUNTAIN TIME

SEATTLE/TACOMA

CENTRAL TIME

SPOKANE

EAST

Route Map

PORTLAND

BOISE

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL

GRAND RAPIDS MILWAUKEE

RENO/TAHOE

DES MOINES

SALT LAKE CITY

SACRAMENTO OAKLAND SAN FRANCISCO (SFO) SAN JOSE

AKRON/

INDIANAPOLIS DAYTON

DENVER KANSAS CITY LAS VEGAS

BURBANK LOS ANGELES (LAX)

CHICAGO (MIDWAY)

OMAHA

FLINT

ST. LOUIS

LOUISVILLE

WICHITA

ONTARIO

ALBUQUERQUE

ORANGE COUNTY

NASHVILLE AMARILLO

SAN DIEGO

TULSA

MEMPHIS

OKLAHOMA CITY LITTLE ROCK

PHOENIX

LUBBOCK

TUCSON

BIRMINGHAM DALLAS (LOVE FIELD)

EL PASO MIDLAND/ODESSA AUSTIN HOUSTON (HOBBY) SAN ANTONIO

PENSACOLA NEW ORLEANS

CORPUS CHRISTI

FT. MYER

HARLINGEN/SOUTH PADRE ISLAND

CABO SAN LUCAS/LOS CABOS

CANCÚN

We Get You There You can get to a number of other cities via Southwest destinations. Fly to Santa Fe via Albuquerque, Palm Springs via Ontario, Galveston via Houston, and more. While we fly nationwide, service between some cities/airports is not offered. Be sure to check your flight schedule.

MEXICO CITY

Some service provided by AirTran Airways.

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EASTERN TIME ATLANTIC TIME PORTLAND MANCHESTER ALBANY

ROCHESTER GRAND RAPIDS

FLINT DETROIT

BUFFALO/ NIAGARA FALLS

LONG ISLAND NEW YORK (LAGUARDIA) NEW YORK (NEWARK)

CLEVELAND

AGO WAY)

POLIS

BOSTON LOGAN PROVIDENCE HARTFORD/SPRINGFIELD

PHILADELPHIA

AKRON/CANTON PITTSBURGH COLUMBUS

BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON (BWI) WASHINGTON, D.C. (DULLES) WASHINGTON, D.C. (REAGAN NATIONAL)

DAYTON

RICHMOND

UISVILLE

NORFOLK/VIRGINIA BEACH

RALEIGH/DURHAM

ILLE

CHARLOTTE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG

GHAM

COLA

ATLANTA

PANAMA CITY BEACH

CHARLESTON

The Southwest and AirTran networks are now connected, with service to more than 90 destinations. Book your next trip on southwest.com.

JACKSONVILLE ORLANDO

CMY

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WEST PALM BEACH FT. LAUDERDALE (MIAMI AREA) NASSAU/PARADISE ISLAND

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The “If” List

Chris Pratt, if you were a guardian of the galaxy in real life, what would you protect most fervently? Well, I am, and the thing I protect most fervently is my family. If you could have the answer to any question, what would you ask? Is this thing on? If you could give your 10-year-old self one piece of advice, what would it be? Time heals all wounds. If you know one thing about romance, what is it? Flowers are nice on days that aren’t Valentine’s Day. If a picture paints a thousand words, what are you doing in that picture? Do I get a thousand words to describe the picture? If you’ve learned anything from being a father, what is it? Getting up early in the morning doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN BOWEN SMITH

If you had to choose between living your life as Guardians of the Galaxy’s Peter Quill or Star-Lord, which would it be and why? Well, Peter Quill is Star-Lord. Trick question! I would take them both!

This month, the Parks and Recreation veteran appears in the Marvel superhero comedy Guardians of the Galaxy Galaxy.

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