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May 2019

46 Small Wonders

In Every Issue Gary’s Greeting Saludos de Gary The A-List Spotlight Community Outreach 22 Our People 26 Feedback

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106 Fun! 110 Advertiser Directory 111 The Southwest Guide 124 One Question

Play 32 Find devilishly good deviled eggs, and drop your bags at a serene Austin hotel.

Work 39 See why Melinda Gates embraces imperfections, and take the pain out of paint shopping.

A Comeback to Remember 57 How a ragtag group of youth baseball players helped one grieving father find peace.

The City You’re Missing: Jacksonville 66 Food, football, and nature—this Florida city mixes adventure with opportunity.

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The Magic of ‘And’ One of our Employees recently asked me, “What’s more important: the brain or the heart?” It’s an interesting question, and I found myself thinking about it in terms of operating an airline. With more than 58,000 Employees, 750 airplanes, more than 100 destinations, and 4,000 daily flights, our business is incredibly complex. I think of our daily operation as the heart, and the commercial side of the business as the brain.

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Our No. 1 priority is to deliver you to your destination safely, ontime, and with a smile. From marshaling the aircraft into the gate and loading baggage, to fueling and provisioning the aircraft, it takes a tremendous amount of Teamwork to operate just one flight. When you also consider our airport Employees who process tickets, check luggage, facilitate boarding, and fulfill various “above the wing” duties, it becomes even more impressive. And that doesn’t even begin to encompass the enormous

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Our Customers tell us that the two most important factors they consider when purchasing an airline ticket are the price and the schedule. The airline business is extremely competitive, and if we don’t deliver on those two things, chances are another airline will. We constantly optimize our schedule to offer the most convenient flight times to the best destinations. As you can see, the commercial function of our airline is as important as the daily operation.

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La Magia de la Letra ‘Y’

Uno de nuestros Empleados recientemente me preguntó: “¿Qué importa más: el cerebro o el corazón?” Es una pregunta interesante y me descubrí pensando en ello en términos de la operación de una aerolínea. Con más de 58,000 Empleados, 750 aeronaves, más de 100 destinos y 4,000 vuelos diarios, nuestro trabajo es muy complejo. Pienso en nuestra operación como si fuera el corazón, y el aspecto comercial de la empresa como el cerebro. Ambos son igualmente importantes, lo que conlleva la magia del “y.”

Nuestra prioridad número uno es llevarlo a su destino de una manera segura,

a tiempo y con una sonrisa. Desde llevar la aeronave a la puerta de embarque y cargar el equipaje, hasta reaprovisionar la aeronave de combustible, se necesita una gran cantidad de Trabajo en Equipo para operar solo un vuelo. Cuando consideramos a nuestros Empleados en el aeropuerto, quienes procesan los boletos, documentan el equipaje, facilitan el embarque y cumplen otras tareas, resulta aún más impresionante. Y eso ni siquiera abarca las enormes responsabilidades de nuestros Miembros de la Tripulación y de los Pilotos.

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sucede tras bambalinas para hacer que todo lo que menciono arriba sea posible—crear un horario de vuelos, gestionar el inventario de asientos, realizar mantenimiento regular, despachar los vuelos y la multitud de funciones administrativas que apoyan estos esfuerzos.

Nuestros Clientes nos dicen que los dos factores más importantes que consideran al comprar un boleto de avión son el precio y el horario. La industria aeronáutica es extremadamente competitiva, y si no ofrecemos esas dos cosas, es probable que otra aerolínea lo haga.

Optimizamos constantemente nuestro horario para ofrecer las horas más convenientes para volar a los mejores destinos.

Como se puede ver, esta función comercial de nuestra aerolínea es tan importante como la operación diaria.

Desde nuestros inicios, en Southwest Airlines® hemos creído que, si ofrecemos el mejor Servicio al Cliente al precio más bajo, tendremos éxito. Así, la magia de “y” funciona en casi todo lo que hacemos. En nombre de todos nuestros Empleados, es un honor y un privilegio trabajar para poder brindarles un poco de la magia de Southwest Airlines.

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“In the music industry, it’s all about songs, and some of the best songs come from Nashville.”

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While traveling on his U.S. tour in support of his latest album, Things That We Drink To, Morgan Evans trusts Southwest® to get him to his next gig. The Australian singer-songwriter is able to easily check his equipment when flying from city to city, and since guitars fly free,* he can bring his beloved instrument onboard with him. Prior to his current tour, Morgan wowed fans with a performance at 35,000 feet. The concert was part of Southwest’s ongoing Live at 35® series, which brings artists onboard for surprise inflight shows. Check out Southwest. fm/live-at-35 to watch the performance. We look forward to watching you rise to new heights with your career, Morgan!

—Maren Kauffman, Communications & Outreach CROWD-PLEASER “I’m excited to perform my single ‘Day Drunk’ while I’m on tour with Rascal Flatts this summer. It’s a fun song to play in front of crowds because they can really feel the energy.”

BEACH BOUND “I grew up on the coast [in Australia] and love to surf, so I’m always looking to get back to the coast any chance that I get.”

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Southwest® supports future leaders in the Asian Pacific American community.

At Southwest Airlines®, we believe that empowering young professionals in the communities we serve is an important step in helping those communities thrive. We take great pride in partnering with groups that support this goal, including the Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment.

Based in Los Angeles, CAUSE is a nonprofit organization with a mission of advancing the political and civic empowerment of the Asian Pacific American community through nonpartisan voter outreach, training, education, and leadership development.

Since partnering with the nonprofit in 2008, Southwest has supported the CAUSE Leadership Academy, a nine-week, paid internship program for undergraduates that prepares the next generation to lead and represent the APA community.

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At the beginning of 2019, Southwest announced that CAUSE was one of 24 organizations chosen to receive funding from our charitable grant program.

CAUSE plans to use the grant money to ensure internship placements in the nonprofit and government sectors for future CLA participants.

“We are so grateful and excited to have Southwest’s support of this program. As a proud CLA alumnus myself, I know firsthand the degree of impact this program has on fueling the dreams and passions of our next generation,” says Kim Yamasaki, executive director of CAUSE. “With their support, we are showing young adults that it is not only possible, but also necessary, to take on leadership positions in order to ensure that the needs and voices of our community are brought to the forefront of the decision-making process.”

As Southwest celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month throughout May, we are thrilled to honor CAUSE. —Kim Delevett, Community Affairs & Grassroots

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Talk to Us For comments or questions directed at Southwest Airlines that don’t pertain to the magazine, visit Southwest.com/ contact-us. letters@south westmag.com facebook.com/ Southwest Magazine @SouthwestTheMag #SouthwestMag @Southwest Magazine #SouthwestMag

Dear Editor,

I was flying to San Antonio when I read Matt Crossman’s article about Herb Kelleher [“Forever Herb,” March 2019]. I grew up in Dallas and had many friends who went to work for Southwest.

When I read Matt’s article, it made me laugh. And it made me cry. And it made me want to connect with others the way Herb did. I brought the magazine with me and shared the article with many of my colleagues so that they too could immerse themselves in the life and joy of Herb. There is only one Southwest Airlines and only one Herb! Thank you for sharing this delightful man with the rest of us.

Charlotte Youngquist SAN ANTONIO

/ It means a lot that you felt compelled to share Herb’s story with your co-workers. You can also find the full article on our website at southwestmag.com/herb-kelleher.

HEARTFELT TRIBUTE

I’ve been to a few funerals for people whom I didn’t know personally. After listening to the heartfelt stories and spirited

anecdotes told in their eulogies, I’ve often been enlightened by what I’ve heard. That’s how I felt after reading Matt Crossman’s article about Herb Kelleher from

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high in the sky on my way back from a photo tour in Cuba. The distinct magazine cover and inside feature photo caught my eye, but it was Matt’s well-written tribute that kept my attention.

Joy G. Macherone OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

/ We felt the only way to honor

Herb’s memory was to share stories from the people who knew him best.

HERB HUMOR

“Forever Herb” was the best inflight magazine article I’ve ever read. I particularly enjoyed Herb’s response when [former Southwest Airlines president] Colleen Barrett said that he was the best servantleader she had ever met. He replied, “What the hell is that?” At first, I chuckled at his apparent question, but then as I thought about it, I realized it was more likely a statement. Could it be that, to Herb Kelleher, being a servant wasn’t a pathway to leadership, but rather to service itself? Given his life

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spent serving others, I suppose it was the latter.

Bret Bernhardt ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

/ Bret, we got a kick out of reading Herb stories too. For a man in such an esteemed position, he certainly never lost his sense of humor.

POWERFUL WORDS

Not often do I read an article that is so well-written, but Matt Crossman’s writing style was so engaging that it took me through myriad emotions as I read about Herb Kelleher’s life. I want to thank Matt for taking the time to not just write, but to move people.

Kit Gallini MANSFIELD, TEXAS

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take you on a journey, and Matt did just that.

INTERVIEW OF A LIFETIME

I just read Matt Crossman’s fantastic tribute to Herb. I was sorry it had to end. When I was a reporter

for the Dallas Business Journal in 1991, I got a one-on-one interview with Herb in his office. It was magical. He moved around the office constantly, and a cigarette and lighter were always within reach.

Instead of calling someone to escort me out after the interview ended, Herb walked me out himself—and stopped a half-dozen times to hug and kiss employees.

Thanks for the stories.

Sean M. Wood SAN ANTONIO

/ One of the best things about this

tribute is that it’s spurred even more Herb stories. Thanks for sharing your memories with us, Sean.

EARLY MORNING ENCOURAGEMENT

I read Matt Crossman’s tribute to Herb in the March issue of Southwest: The Magazine. I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed learning about this great man—a man whom I never had the pleasure of meeting, although Matt’s

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words made me wish I had. Thanks for sharing those stories and making my morning a little brighter.

Bob Weston ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA

/ Reading stories about Herb is a

great way to kick off the day, especially if you want to start it with a good laugh.

THE HERB WAY

I never write in about articles I read in magazines, but Matt Crossman’s tribute to Herb Kelleher was so wonderfully written that I had to say thank you. Matt has an incredible talent for creating an emotional appreciation of what Mr. Kelleher brought to this world.

Reading this article gave me a sense of hope that simple decency and caring still make a difference.

I hope this article encourages people to do things the Herb way.

Harry Bucher TULSA, OKLAHOMA

/ The article certainly is a good reminder that kindness is key.

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THE SOUTHWEST SPIRIT

I’m on a flight from Philadelphia to Nashville, Tennessee, as I draft this email. I’ve spent the bulk of my adult life professionally attached, in one way or another, to the aviation industry. I’ve been a loyal customer of Southwest Airlines for years, simply because of the attitude that seems to radiate from every Southwest employee I’ve ever met. Over the years, I often thought about dropping by Southwest’s headquarters in Dallas, just to introduce myself to Mr. Kelleher. I’d shake his hand and then thank him for the spirited people who have served my air-travel needs so well. While I never had the opportunity to meet the man, Matt Crossman beautifully encapsulated his spirit in the “Forever Herb” article.

Randy J. Africano CHICAGO

/ Herb’s business philosophy was to hire for attitude rather than experience, so he’d be proud to know his

legacy lives on through his beloved Southwest employees.

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Why am I laughing and crying while reading about Herb Kelleher in the in-flight magazine of my Southwest flight?! He was so cool. @SHARKYSHARK19

Great article—studied his brilliance in a business class at UT San Antonio! His triangle on a napkin idea always stuck with me all these years. RIP, Mr. Kelleher.

JAVIER GONZALEZ

I read [this] on one of my flights this month. I always love the issues but this one was super sweet. Wish I could’ve met Herb. @DEBINPDX

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READ ↓ This waterfront branch of independent bookstore Politics and Prose pairs its wide-ranging selection with frequent events and author readings.

EAT → With a focus on Afro-Caribbean cuisine, Kith/Kin serves dishes like jerk chicken, crab jollof rice, and goat roti. For a morning meal, head to the breakfast buffet.

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Whenever you head into a meeting, you obviously need to know your material, but I realized early on that, like so many women, I have a perfectionist streak. I thought I needed to have every single detail stored in my head, but that meant I couldn’t listen as well to what others were saying. Whereas now, if I bring my whole self—imperfections and all—maybe I’ll miss a number here or there, or someone will ask me something that I have to look up later, but that’s OK. We don’t have to be perfect, and listening is key to how we learn.

OUT TAKES DOES NOT COMPUTE The number of women graduating with computer science degrees has gone down since I was in college. We need more women with seats at the table, creating companies and making decisions on what’s going into products.

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everything else you need to paint. We even solved for the sampling component with peel-and-stick swatches. If you have no clue where to start, you can answer questions through our online Clare Color Genius—like how much natural light your space gets or what colors are already in your home—and we’ll recommend colors. We’re not just a paint startup; we’re pioneers of a new model and new way to buy paint. Because at the end of the day, we are selling paint, but our true mission is to help people create beautiful homes.

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Wine aficionados, couples small-town style: Peach picking at Vogel Orchard

Fredericksburg, Texas

A “Hauptstrasse” stands in for Main Street in this Hill Country hideaway, which was founded by German immigrants in 1845. Those roots remain essential to Fredericksburg, from the schnitzel at Der Lindenbaum to the Bavarian brews at the annual Oktoberfest. Fredericksburg’s terrain has also made it a hot spot for vineyards—in fact, vino lovers can visit 19 wineries along Wine Road 290, a 45mile stretch of highway running from Fredericksburg to Johnson City. (Put Grape Creek Vineyard’s cabernet-merlot blend, Bellissimo, at the top of your to-drink list.) Don’t have sommelier aspirations? There’s still plenty to do. History buffs will love the National Museum of the Pacific War, while outdoor enthusiasts can hit the trails at Enchanted Rock, a pink granite batholith 18 miles from town. Round out your romantic getaway by booking a cozy cottage at Cotton Gin Village.

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Frankfort, Michigan population: 1,280 where: 2.5 hours from Grand Rapids who should go? Craft beer fans, film buffs small-town style: Friday night fish fries at Dinghy’s Restaurant & Bar

Provincetown, Massachusetts

Come summer, the population of this Cape Cod destination swells. But despite the influx of visitors to America’s oldest active art colony, P-town’s allure remains. Known for its strong LGBTQ community and pristine stretch of shoreline, Provincetown blends small-town friendliness with a variety of things to do. Start with a stroll down Commercial Street, the bustling 3-mile main drag dotted with galleries, boutiques, and eateries. Pop into the nofrills Provincetown Portuguese Bakery for a malasada, and then make the walk to the Provincetown Art Association and Museum for a taste of local culture. Adventure seekers can tour the sand dunes at Cape Cod National Seashore or check out the historic Race Point Lighthouse.

Stay at 8 Dyer Hotel, where the seven rooms are cozy and breakfast features homemade granola, plus java from local purveyor George Howell Coffee.

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Ocean enthusiasts, arts lovers small-town style: The Provincetown Bookshop, open since 1932

What does small-town community look like? In 2008, Rick and Jennie Schmitt and Blake and Marci Brooks set out to restore Frankfort’s historic Garden Theater.

When the team asked Michael Fitzhugh for help, the architect, who grew up in Frankfort, took on the project pro bono. Today, the theater hosts the Frankfort Film Festival and epitomizes small-town heart. After a flick, hit the links at Crystal Downs Country Club, or head to nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

In town, Victorian houses dot the streets, and a beer scene’s brewing. Sip a Belgian-style ale at Stormcloud Brewing Co., blocks from Frankfort Beach.

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Slightly Bigger Bets

Not quite ready to give up those bigcity amenities?

These midsize destinations are a good compromise.

Red Wing, MN

population: 1,728 where: 1.5 hours from Portland who should go?

Adventure seekers, Sloth fan club members small-town style: Home to a colony of tufted puffins

Cannon Beach, Oregon

It’s hard to miss Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach’s 235-foot centerpiece. But fans of The Goonies might recognize it for a reason beyond its size: Portions of the classic ’80s flick were filmed by the sea stack. Besides serving as a movie backdrop, this seaside town is home to stunning Ecola State Park and boasts an exciting food and drink scene. Sample spirits at Cannon Beach Distillery, or shop at Cannon Beach Hardware & Public House, a stop with everything from sandwiches to camping gear.

Enjoy the arts at spots like Icefire Glassworks and Coaster Theatre, and if Fido is along for the ride, stay the night at dog-friendly Surfsand Resort and walk along leashfree Cannon Beach.

Decatur, GA

population: 23,832 The food and music make this 20-minute trip from Atlanta a no-brainer. Before a show at Eddie’s Attic, dig into elevated Southern fare at Revival.

Hot Springs, AR

population: 36,915 This retreat 55 miles from Little Rock is a gateway to Hot Springs National Park; soak in Fordyce Bathhouse, which opened in 1915 and serves as the park’s visitor center.

Annapolis, MD

population: 39,321 Small businesses, art galleries, and unique dining experiences make this city the gem of the Chesapeake. Make the short drive from D.C. or Baltimore, and explore Maryland’s capital, where the brick streets hold 300plus years of history.

San Luis Obispo, CA

population: 47,541 Get a dose of history at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa before heading to the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market. Don’t forget to snap a ’gram at Bubblegum Alley.

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population: 16,412 Book a stay at the riverfront St. James Hotel, open since 1875, and then head to nearby Frontenac State Park for unbeatable birdwatching.

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Anna Maria, Florida âœˇ

population: 1,725 where: 1 hour from Tampa who should go? Families, beach bums small-town style: Maximum speed limit of 35 mph

Bring your fishing pole. After dinner at Rod & Reel Pier, you can cast off the dock for a small fee.

Nestled on the northern part of its namesake island, this relaxed oceanfront town has all the elements of a Sunshine State stunner: sunset views on Bean Point Beach, brightly colored vacation cottages, and oceanfront dining at Rod & Reel Pier (try the coconut-crusted mahimahi).

Sea turtles, which can be spotted May through October, also enhance the experience. And although the barrier island’s iconic pier was demolished last year after damage done by Hurricane Irma in 2017, a new structure is in the works and will open in 2020. As an added bonus, Anna Maria Island is home to two other vibrant small towns.

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Tour Galena Cellars’ vineyard, and then try one of 40-plus wines.

population: 3,225 where: 3 hours from Chicago who should go?

History hounds, beverage connoisseurs small-town style: Trolley tours of Galena’s Historic District

Galena, Illinois

Even a small town can provide a big slice of history. Known for its 19th-century architecture, Galena is dotted with carefully preserved homes, including the Ulysses S. Grant Home and the Greek Revival–style Old Market House. On the outskirts of town, Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve’s effigy mounds—raised earth molded to resemble specific shapes, animals, and symbols—date back to A.D. 700. And even the accommodation options touch on the town’s legacy. Former guests at the DeSoto House Hotel, which was built in 1855, include notable names like Abraham Lincoln. But despite its ties to the past, Galena boasts a beverage scene that feels thoroughly modern. Sample the bourbon or moonshine at Blaum Bros. Distilling Co., branch out with the jalapeno-infused wine at Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery, or enjoy the award-winning Anna Belle’s IPA at Galena Brewing Company. In between drinks, grab a bite to eat at the Log Cabin Steakhouse, a Galena institution that’s been open since 1937.

population: 2,053 where: 1 hour from Denver who should go?

Live music fans, whitewater rafters small-town style: Annual Lyons Good Old Days Celebration (June 29)

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population: 5,668 where: 2.5 hours from Albuquerque who should go? Creative types, families small-town style: Tasty ice cream cones at Taos Cow

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Lyons, Colorado

In Colorado, finding a spot with easy access to outdoor activities isn’t exactly a tall task. But Lyons pairs its picturesque surroundings with healthy doses of culture and singular charm. Along with serving as a convenient gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, it’s home to Rabbit Mountain Open Space, where wildflowers bloom along the Rabbit Mountain Hiking Trail in the summer. Added elevation isn’t required for thrills, though; when the weather warms, LaVern M. Johnson Park offers whitewater rafting in the North St. Vrain Creek.

When you’re ready to retreat indoors, try Lyons Fork’s famous truffle fries, or grab some housemade bread from St. Vrain Market. Lyons also touts an enviable music scene. Every year, crowds flock to RockyGrass Festival at Planet Bluegrass Ranch for toe-tapping tunes. This year, favorites like the Punch Brothers take the stage July 26–28.

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Art abounds in this Southwestern desert gem, from the galleries surrounding Taos Plaza to the impressive museums. Taos Pueblo, too, provides a unique cultural experience. A living Native American community, it gives an in-depth look at traditions that are an essential part of the town’s past and present.

Taos’ creativity also extends to its epicurean offerings and accommodations.

Along with New Mexican staples like the pozole at The Alley Cantina, visitors can dig into Peruvian-Japanese fare at Aji Restaurant.

And the eco-focused Earthships, which double as individual guesthouses, make for a truly out-there stay.

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Gear Guide

Here’s what to take on your small-town trip.

Sandals Hit the trails in the performance comfort of the ABEO Huntington sandals, featuring the all-day support of built-in orthotics. $130; thewalking company.com

Picnic Basket Nothing says small town like a picnic in the countryside. The Catalina Basket, with a cheerful watermelon print lining, features ceramic mugs and plates for two. $56; picnictime.com

Shoes Go from boat deck to backyard deck with the New Endeavor.

Your feet will thank you for the outsole system and leatherlined interior. $245; samuelhubbard.com

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Bag Lightweight and machine washable, Baggu’s Travel Cloud Bag is perfect for a jaunt outside the big city. $76; baggu.com

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Highlands, North Carolina ✷ population: 989 where: 2 hours from Greenville, SC who should go? Outdoor enthusiasts, epicureans

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small-town style: Striped awnings on Main Street

There’s nothing small about Nantahala National Forest. Stretching 500,000 acres across the southwestern corner of North Carolina, the heavily wooded wonderland is home to towering peaks and rivers ripe for whitewater rafting.

Tucked inside, you’ll find Highlands, a miniature mountain town sitting at 4,100 feet, where the roar of Bridal Veil Falls replaces the din of the big city. But Mother Nature isn’t the only thing of note here.

Highlands is known for its arts scene, high-end boutiques, and nationally recognized restaurants, which have earned the town its reputation as the “Aspen of the East.” Browse the permanent collection at The Bascom, a visual arts center that also offers yearround ceramics classes, before enjoying a taste of Italy at Ristorante Paoletti, which features more than 40 wines by the glass. Doze off at Old Edwards Inn and Spa, award-winning accommodations with Blue Ridge Mountain views and an 18hole golf course.

Windsurfing competitions are frequently held at Ho’okipa Beach Park.

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population: 2,668 where: 15 minutes from Kahului who should go?

Arts lovers, windsurfers small-town style: Colorful surfboard wall outside Aloha Surf Hostel

Paia, Hawaii

Once dependent on the success of its sugar mill, this laid-back town on Maui’s north shore has carved out a reputation as both an artists’ haven and a go-to destination for adventure seekers. Artisan wares abound at the Maui Crafts Guild, while Ho’okipa Beach Park—which helped Paia land its “Windsurfing Capital of the World” title—lures in water sport devotees. (Visitors in search of a more peaceful respite can relax at white-sand Baldwin Beach.) Ready to refuel? Paia Fish Market, a counter-service spot, specializes in fresh catches—try the opah, Cajun-style. After a busy day, get a good night’s sleep in one of Paia Inn’s rooms. You’ll need the energy for Maui Sunriders Bike Co.’s Haleakalā Downhill Tour, but the views at the volcano’s summit make the effort worth it. may 2019 southwest 55

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A Comeback to Remember Youth baseball teaches kids about winning and losing. One team, and one special season, taught a coach about something else: the importance of staying in the game. by flinder boyd

was a beautiful day for baseball. On a late afternoon last spring at Friendship Park in South Ogden, Utah, the red infield clay crunched with each step, and the sun sparkled off the nearby Wasatch Mountains.

But despite the ideal weather, coach Curtis Breitweiser felt nervous—“half scared to death”—as he waited for the South Ogden A’s to arrive for their first practice. He hadn’t coached in more than a decade, and with no direct connection to any of the 9- and 10-year-old players, he wondered whether they would like him or respond to his teaching.

Around town, the former insurance salesman, then 57, was known for his endearing smile and ever-ready nuggets of advice, but the past year had been the hardest of his life. In April 2017, his only son, J.D., took his own life at the age of 23.

Breitweiser, his wife, Caron, and the couple’s three daughters tried to rally together, but the only time he felt any solace was when he was alone on his Harley-Davidson, or climbing majestic Ben Lomond Peak. When he decided to retire early, Caron suggested he take up a hobby.

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“Why don’t you coach kids or something?” she asked. Breitweiser liked the idea. He had managed J.D.’s youth baseball team years earlier and hoped he could recreate happier times.

As practice got underway, some kids were wearing basketball shoes. Others wore soccer shorts.

One was using a plastic toy glove.

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“It was horrible,” Breitweiser says. “They just had no concept.”

The week before, the team had essentially been picked at random

by Breitweiser at a league-wide draft. Few of the players knew one another, and no one knew him.

Breitweiser ended practice early and gathered the team in a circle.

“Listen, all I want is for you to have fun and hustle. Do we know what hustle means?” he asked. There was a smatter of yeses and an “I think so.” “Hustle means do your best.” The kids put their hands together in the middle of the circle.

One … two … three … “Play hard and hustle!” they screamed.

Of course, no one knew it then—not the parents, not the players, and certainly not Breitweiser—but they were about to embark on something special.

For now, however, they were just a band of baseball misfits in need of some structure, and a lost middle-aged man in need of some direction.

efore the first game, against the team from South Weber, Breitweiser lined up the players to stretch in unison.

They were decked out in matching gray pants and green South Ogden A’s tops. While other teams in the league were happy for their players to have one weekly practice, the A’s had gone through an intensive baseball boot camp, practicing every other day for three weeks.

Luke, an undersized left fielder who wore glasses that were slightly too large for his face, learned not to sprint in the opposite direction of the ball. Corbin, the first baseman, stopped ducking every time a pitch was thrown. Gradually, the A’s worked up to the basics.

For help, Breitweiser had taken on two parents as assistant coaches—Jordan Coffey, tall and spindly, with a quiet demeanor, and his best friend, Jason Muchmore, stout, fast-talking, and covered in tattoos. The pair met

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when a teacher placed them side by side in junior high, and they’d been inseparable ever since. They now worked as electricians in the same office at Hill Air Force Base.

The season before, Coffey and Muchmore had coached a team that included their sons, but, Coffey says, “It didn’t go well. We don’t know anything about baseball.”

Over time, the team improved significantly. On the last day of boot camp, Breitweiser lined up the players in the same formation as the first practice—two rows of kids facing one another—and had them toss the ball back-and-forth.

No one dropped it. Breitweiser saw a glimmer of hope.

Against South Weber, he chose his shortest player, Brandon, as his starting pitcher. Painfully quiet, he had the best arm on the team, but Breit­weiser had also noticed that he threw a bit like his own son.

That seemed like a good omen. After three batters, though, Brandon had walked the bases loaded.

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“Time!” Breitweiser yelled to the umpire and walked to the mound.

“Are you OK?” he asked his pitcher.

Brandon looked at his father, Jorge Bocaranda, who—along with his wife, Yamileth—was sitting in a lawn chair down the right field foul line, far away from the rest of the parents. Bocaranda had grown up around the game in Venezuela and perhaps knew more about baseball than anyone else at the field that day, but he didn’t like to be near adults he didn’t know.

Twenty-five years earlier, he immigrated to Utah after coming for a short visit. He was so struck by the state’s beauty that he never left. Then, a few years later, while out one evening in Salt Lake City, he was assaulted. The experience scarred him. He moved his family to South Ogden, an economically diverse area, but in their part of town, they were the only Latino household. As Brandon grew, he inherited his father’s love of baseball, but also his resilience.

Breitweiser kicked the dirt off the rubber, and Brandon retook the mound. Then he fired a strike, and then another, and another. He struck out three straight batters.

In the bottom half of the inning, the A’s knocked the ball all over the field and eventually won, 7–3. The players did a victory lap around the bases, culminating with a team slide at home plate.

The next game, the A’s won a thriller, 7–6, followed by a 9–0 shutout. By the fourth game, cousins and grandparents of the players were in the bleachers, Coffey says.

Breitweiser’s sisters and parents, too. Breitweiser estimates the A’s would have as many as 50 people coming to games.

“Winning was so awesome,” he says.

The assistant coaches became more involved. Bocaranda inched closer and closer to the dugout until Breitweiser handed him a jersey and made him an unofficial third assistant coach.

At work, Muchmore and Coffey

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couldn’t stop talking about baseball. They’d debate the team’s ideal pitching matchups, or who should bat leadoff. If they were confused about any aspects of the game, like how to hit a cut-off man, they’d pull up how-to baseball videos at their desk. Their favorite pastime, however, was guessing the backstory of Breitweiser, a man who had seemingly appeared out of nowhere. By now, they trusted him, but they were still curious about their initial meeting. Breitweiser told them he decided to coach because he had some free time and then cryptically said he would “explain the rest later.”

“Think he won the lottery?”

Muchmore asked Coffey. “Is that why he has so much time to coach?” s the season progressed, the A’s remained undefeated. After each victory, Breitweiser would drive

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to the cemetery where his son was buried. He’d sit next to J.D.’s tombstone and relive the team’s highlights. Brandon was turning into the best pitcher in the league; Luke had taken a ball to the face in the outfield, leaving him with a shiner, but he wasn’t running away.

Breitweiser and J.D. had always been close. One summer before J.D. (short for James Don) started high school, Breitweiser took him on a road trip from Utah to Florida and back. Breitweiser was working on visiting every ballpark in the major leagues, and they went to seven stadiums during the trip.

They stayed in dusty motels, and J.D. confided to his father that he dreamed of being a sports agent one day. The last ballpark they visited was Busch Stadium in St. Louis, and the two were randomly selected as “the fans of the game.”

Their picture was put up on the scoreboard, and they were taken down to the VIP boxes where they were treated like celebrities. “It

was so cool,” Breitweiser recalls.

“J.D. was like my best friend.”

When J.D. died, Breitweiser’s life went into a cosmic tailspin, but coaching the A’s had given him some semblance of order. He built a routine around preparing for games, drilling the players, and texting the parents recaps after every practice. For a while, this fragility held. Then, one evening, he got an unexpected text from Coffey.

In large part, Coffey had taken a coaching role to be more involved in his son’s life in a way he wished his own dad had been. Coffey’s father had recently been treated for colon cancer, and the two had been working on their relationship.

Halfway through the season, Coffey’s father died of a heart attack.

In the text to Breitweiser, Coffey briefly mentioned what happened and said he wouldn’t be at practice. A few days later, Breit­weiser surprised Coffey by attending the viewing. Without mentioning his own son,

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Breitweiser put his arm around Coffey and told him, “I know what you’re going through.”

“He helped me get through it,” Coffey says. “He was the person that needed to be there.”

Shortly after the funeral, the A’s played the team from Washington Terrace. It was a wild game. The A’s were up a run in the final inning when Washington Terrace’s second baseman overthrew first base.

Corbin sprinted halfway to home plate, and then stopped when the opposing team’s manager ran onto the field, screaming at the umpire that the runner shouldn’t be allowed to advance. Breitweiser, usually mild-mannered, argued his case, but Corbin wasn’t allowed to score. The game eventually ended in a 9–9 tie.

Before, every victory had felt to Breitweiser like a sign from above, a reconnection with J.D. But a tie felt empty, and all he could think about was the burden of his own secret. “I needed to tell the team and the parents why I was there.” he final game of the season was against the Riverdale Bees, the only other undefeated team in the league. The A’s would have to win to finish in first place. Before that game, Breit­ weiser organized a team celebration at a local park for families and friends. He grilled hot dogs, and near the end of the afternoon, he handed out awards and thanked the families and the kids for their dedication throughout the season. “The first practice, your kids couldn’t hit, couldn’t run. And look at them now,” Breitweiser said jokingly. Then he took a long pause.

He wanted to tell them everything about J.D.—a sports aficionado who worked at Foot Locker and collected LeBron James signature sneakers, a senior at Weber State University studying economics, a loving son with a girlfriend he adored. But it was all too painful.

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him that wanted to tell them the things he couldn’t bear to think about: A week before J.D. was to graduate college, he killed himself in the Breitweisers’ home. There was no note. Maybe the only clue, which Breitweiser later discovered, was that J.D. was short a few credits to graduate. Whether or not this explained something, the family didn’t know. But the hardest part, Breitweiser says, is that J.D. never told him what was really going on. “In the end, I realized I was just his dad.”

In front of the families, he turned his hat inside out and showed them the scrawled initials—J.D. “The real reason I did this was for the son that I lost,” he said, “to fill a void in my heart.”

After Breitweiser spoke, the parents came up and hugged him, and the kids did what 9- and 10-year-olds do. They ran over and doused him with soda as if he’d won a championship. Even Bocaranda, so sensitive to contact,

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walked over to Breitweiser and gave him a hug. “He’s really special,” Bocaranda says.

The entire team dedicated the final game, played back at Friendship Park, to J.D. However, when the game started, it was as if all of the team’s magic had evaporated.

Brandon’s pitching was erratic, and the team struggled to make contact. Every game in the league had a one-hour time limit, and the A’s found themselves down two runs, with a half inning to bat before time expired.

After a strikeout and a hit-bypitch, Brandon drew a walk. Another strikeout followed. With the A’s season down to its final out, Daniel, the team’s jokester but its best athlete, stepped to the plate.

During the A’s boot camp, he hit the ball farther and ran faster than his teammates. However, once the season began, Daniel struggled. He would try too hard at the plate and became increasingly frustrated.

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bent down to meet him at eye level. “I never ask my players for anything but to show up and try their best,” Breitweiser told him.

“But, Daniel, I’m asking you to hit a home run.”

Daniel nodded. He swung hard and missed the first two pitches.

The A’s were down to their last strike. The pitch was delivered …

And, of course, you can guess what happened next. Daniel cracked the ball over the first baseman’s head, past the right fielder, and into the corner. The two base runners scored, and then Daniel crossed the plate. An inside-the-park home run. Final: A’s 7, Bees 6.

Maybe it was just a kids’ game in a league that didn’t officially name a champion, but if you looked around the field that day, you would have seen pure elation— parents jumped up and down; kids ran around the bases and slid into home together; Coffey and Bocaranda, who had found healing in the comforts of the team, joined

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the dogpile; and then there was Breitweiser. For 10 weeks, he had taken on 11 sons and an extended family he never knew he needed.

He stood back against the dugout railing with a satisfied grin.

He then handed the players medals he’d had specially made, inscribed with the team’s name. The players put their hands together and, one last time, screamed, “Play hard and hustle!”

The kids ate their snacks and, one by one, headed to the parking lot with their parents. Breitweiser lingered. When the last car had finally pulled away, he soaked in the moment alone.

“And just like that,” he says, “it was over.” he next day, the adults went to work and the kids went to school. The triumphs and disappointments of everyday life followed. Luke was more confident in class. Brandon tried out

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for the school play, and his dad was becoming more open. Bocaranda signed up to house two Venezuelan minor leaguers playing for the local Class A team, the Ogden Raptors. “I really liked it,” he says.

For others, the season left a void. Coffey and Muchmore had no more games to distract them, and Coffey says, “I kind of went into a funk.” The kids felt it, too. One day, Daniel, the home run hero, heard that Breitweiser might be visiting a home nearby. Hoping to catch a glimpse of him, Daniel grabbed his bike and snuck outside, but he never saw his coach.

“He’s my family,” Daniel says. “I wanted to see him.”

Breitweiser, meanwhile, looked for more ways to connect with others. He signed up to chair a committee at his alma mater, and he agreed to serve on the board of a nonprofit, MECKA, that aims to help kids overcome struggles that can lead to suicide. He and his wife even bought tickets to go to

Europe. At times, he thought about emailing the parents and checking in, but then he’d get cold feet.

“What was I going to say?” he says.

It wasn’t until he ran into the Bocarandas at a Raptors game that he realized how much he missed the team. The memories and the feelings flooded back. This spring, when the new season rolled around, Breitweiser called Coffey, Muchmore, and Bocaranda, and they signed up to coach together in the 11- and 12-year-old division. Because of league rules, they wouldn’t have the same team, but that was OK. For Breitweiser, the magical season had given him a life he thought he’d never have again.

“I’ve tried not to let J.D.’s death define me,” he says. “That team could never replace him, but they taught me it’s OK to smile. It’s OK to be happy.”

Flinder Boyd is a freelance writer in Los Angeles. Email him at flinder. boyd@gmail.com.

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“Duval!” at the top of his lungs. It’s a battle cry. It’s game day, and fans are preparing to cheer on their beloved Jags. (Jacksonville is located in Duval County, so this exclamation is also a point of orientation for visitors.) There’s something disarmingly sweet about the way the guy in the truck greeted me, and the presumption that I, too, must be heading to the game.

He’s right. My first stop on a three-day trip to Jacksonville is to see the Jaguars play on their home field. I already knew that football was something people enjoyed here. But as more cars and trucks

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monster steel-gray Toyota Tacoma is catching up to me fast. It’s a broiling Sunday morning, and I’m driving along the interstate just outside of Jacksonville. I had been admiring the tall slash pine trees that flank the highway just before the truck roared up from behind. I quickly move over to let it pass. And that’s when I notice the flags flapping in the breeze.

The truck is festooned with miniature teal banners bearing the unmistakable insignia of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the city’s NFL team. And as the truck passes, the windows roll down and a grinning middle-aged man with wraparound shades and festively spiked hair leans out and offers me a brief brotherly fist pump before shouting

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The home of the Jaguars

Before Hollywood On a bone-dry day in 1901, an inferno consumed Jacksonville. The city, which served as an outpost for shipping hogs and cattle during the Civil War but had since become known as a growing resort haven for the well-heeled, was in the middle of a drought. In less than 24 hours, the fire incinerated hundreds of wooden houses, destroying more than 140 city blocks and leaving thousands homeless. It was the end of the world.

So the people of Jacksonville built themselves a new one. Architects from New York and Chicago came to help design the new city. Suburbs grew. Modern buildings with electric elevators sprang up downtown. During the city’s rapid reincarnation, a new industry took root—moviemaking. Before Hollywood was Hollywood, directors needed a warm climate to shoot pictures. That’s

how Jacksonville became “The Winter Film Capital of the World.” It was worldbuilding at its finest, and when the film industry eventually headed west to Southern California, the city of Jacksonville reinvented itself once again. Offering affordable real estate, a unique coastal environment, and a friendly small-town vibe, Jacksonville courted new residents and businesses whose arrival in the city would catalyze the birth of the worlds that make up today’s Jacksonville. So I kick off my journey with a foray into the most wellknown of these: the world of football.

Go Jags Professional football is a young religion in Jacksonville. Since the city won its NFL franchise in 1993, the Jaguars have transformed Jacksonville into a house of raucous worship on Sundays.

As I drive across the bridge into downtown, I see TIAA Bank Field, a gargantuan white mountain on the riverbank, dwarfing the surrounding buildings. Helicopters orbit the stadium. I drop my car at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront,

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adorned with Jaguars flags pass me, horns honking ecstatically, I realize what an understatement that is. I feel like I’m in Star Wars, joining a fleet of Rebel X-wing fighters as they prepare to blast into light speed and head for the Death Star. Except that instead of whizzing by stars and planets, we’re cruising through palm trees, along the curves of the St. Johns River, and finally, over a bridge toward the high-rises of downtown Jacksonville.

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slather on some sunscreen, and wander through downtown toward the stadium, which is an easy 15-minute walk from the core of the city. Before long, I’ve entered a steady procession of Jaguars fans. We’re passing by parking lots filled with multigenerational tailgaters laughing and crushing brews. (Tailgating is its own sport here. During the annual Florida–Georgia showdown, tailgaters step up their game and throw a huge outdoor soiree known as “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.”) Fans are decked out in jaguar-print tops, jerseys, and those polo shirts that the NFL hawks, and everyone is really friendly to each other.

This is a revelation to me. I’m from Boston, where sports fans are known to throw entire pizzas at each other. (Seriously.) But in Jacksonville—or “Jax,” as it’s called by locals—you can arrive in town as a stranger to Jaguars culture and be adopted by the fans. That’s what happens to me. At a crosswalk, an elderly fellow introduces himself as Ken and gives me a recap of the Jaguars’ history. As Ken goes on, eyebrows bouncing, an SUV actually slows down to let us cross. Across the street, two young men are holding open the doors of a bustling craft brewery called Intuition Ale Works, practically ordering us to come inside. I do, of course, savoring the air conditioning and an ice-cold red IPA. But I can’t stay long. I have a game to catch.

The stadium is across the street from Intuition. As I enter the belly of the beast with thousands of Jaguars fans, I’m surprised by how welcome I feel here, even as my Intuition Ale Works

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fair skin crackles in the Florida sun while I track down my seat.

It’s hot, and by the time the first quarter is over, I’m ready for another beer, so I start to head downstairs to the shaded lounge deck. But en route, I catch sight of something. Up on the rim of the stadium, there are glass-walled swimming pools in which fans are cooling off and watching the game. The pools were installed along with cabana lounges and even a dog park, making TIAA Bank Field the only NFL venue where you can bring your swimsuit and your schnauzer. All of which reminds you that in Jacksonville, football is more than a Sunday pastime.

After the game, I’m feeling energized and ready for more. The day is young, so I take a water taxi ride across the St. Johns River, which cuts right through the center of Jacksonville. When I disembark at the Southbank Riverwalk—a waterside pathway decorated by ethereal blue lighting and sculptures—I notice that this enchanting urban trail is surprisingly serene. The only folks I see are a jogger and a young couple on an observation bench.

Geographically speaking, Jacksonville is the biggest city in the continental U.S., with borders that encompass more than 840 square miles of neighborhoods and wildlife areas. On a map, it makes New York look modest. Yet the growing population, with a median age of 36, is still only about 892,000 strong. This means that you can snag dinner reservations with ease, enjoy a romantic walk serenaded by the

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smokiness complements its tartier champagne notes in an unexpected way. I order one more without hesitation and, just like that, slip into another one of Jacksonville’s worlds, the world of creative craftsmanship.

Art walk No place offers a better glimpse of Jacksonville’s appreciation for creativity than Riverside. Once a sprawl of plantation land, this historic neighborhood is now replete with million-dollar waterfront houses and swanky apartment blocks. Fueled by a cafe au lait from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, I roam the streets and admire the columned facades. Riverside is also home to the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, which contains more than 5,000 objects spanning from 2100 B.C. through the 21st century.

Plunked on the riverbank, the grounds include more than 2 acres of gardens and arborways, pairing native trees and flowers with fountains and marble statues.

I share these spaces with families with toddlers and a brawny dude in a WWE shirt. All of them study the art in contemplative silence. In the museum’s Italian Garden, I wander around a reflecting pool with teenagers who are Snapchatting the scenery. Art seems to be a shared language in Jacksonville.

I head over to the Five Points district and duck into the colorful 5 Points Vintage to hunt for souvenirs. The owner, Cindy Barfield, greets me at the counter and explains how the store’s inventory has transitioned from antiques to kitschier retro swag from more recent decades.

“It’s millennials,” Barfield explains with a smile. “Our younger residents shape the inventory. Pyrex is very in right now, and turn-of-the-century mixing bowls are out of vogue. The kids also seem to like the industrial steampunk look.”

As I contemplate buying a pair of leather chaps, my messenger bag nudges a shelf and a small china poodle shatters on the ground. I wince and head straight to the register. But when I try to pay for the damage, Barfield refuses my money. “This little guy will go right on the wall,” she says, taking the pieces and nodding her head toward the entrance. I step outside and see that the entire front of the store is a mosaic of broken antique pieces. There are shards of Christmas ornaments and action figures.

The work of art has been years in the making, and Barfield says it’ll only get bigger.

Down the street, I find another site of constant creativity: Black Sheep, an award-winning restaurant specializing in globally influenced (and locally sourced) comfort food. Inside, the owner, a gentle giant named Jonathan Insetta, is conferring with the kitchen crew over menu changes. Insetta is something of a culinary wizard in town. He also founded the buzzy French bistro Restaurant Orsay and the newer Southern chow emporium Bellwether. In person, Insetta is gregarious, self-deprecating, and kind enough to sit down for coffee and share his story. “When I was growing up here in the ’80s, we had

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sound of birds and rippling water, or—if you’re an entrepreneur—find affordable but expansive spaces for pursuing your ventures. With its low cost of living and business-friendly climate, Jacksonville has long proven an appealing place for big-name employers, from Baptist Health to Amazon, which operates several fulfillment centers in the area. In Jacksonville, smaller companies also have room to grow and thrive, especially as young people continue to move to the city and start their own businesses: A 2018 study by the personal finance website SmartAsset found that Jacksonville was the No. 5 destination in the country for millennials on the move.

One distinctly Jacksonville enterprise is Aardwolf Brewing Company, which I come upon after leaving the Riverwalk and trekking through the industrial north end of the San Marco neighborhood. Still coming down from the adrenaline of the Jaguars game, I order a taster and am struck by the San Marco Sour. The beer’s

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illegal chickens in our backyard, and my mom grew lots of vegetables,” Insetta tells me. “Back then, ‘farm-to-table’ wasn’t even a thing, and none of my friends were doing anything like this. I didn’t embrace it at the time—it just meant more chores for me to do—but it really influenced my food philosophy.”

Black Sheep’s chef and Insetta’s former high school classmate, Waylon Rivers, joins us. “Sports was our gateway into the culinary world,” Rivers says. “I played baseball and football, Jon played basketball, and in the kitchen, you’ve got a similar team mentality where you’re working toward a common goal that’s bigger than you.”

Insetta has been nodding vigorously. “That basically describes this moment in the Jacksonville food scene,” he adds. “People are now starting to recognize this city as a food town. And for us, that’s huge.”

It’s Black Sheep’s off day, so I decide to have lunch at Bellwether, which is back downtown. The cilantro and scallion-garnished chile pepper boiled peanuts are amazing, savory, and infernally spicy, but juicy enough to dissolve in your mouth. The main course remixes shrimp and grits by swapping out the grits for johnnycakes, dressed in a garlic cream and topped with bread-and-butter jalapenos, house bacon, hot sauce, and roasted corn.

Another excellent place to witness more of Jacksonville’s creative side is the public library, which I visit after lunch. The stairways are decorated with enormous murals depicting a thriving community of readers. I take the free

Jax monorail on a scenic trip back over the river to San Marco to visit another untraditional art venue: Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. The new 330,000-squarefoot treatment center contains more than 700 works of art.

“One of the things we strive for here is curating a patient environment that facilitates healing,” oncology administrator LeeAnn Mengel tells me as I admire some stained-glass butterflies near an elevator.

“There’s been so much research done on the effect of placing artwork in treatment centers. It can add color and soften the light in a room.”

By now, I can’t help but ponder what feeds this local proclivity for the arts.

Plenty of cities lack the color, craftsmanship, and quirks of Jacksonville. What makes this place so expressive? I contemplate this while ambling over to Treaty Oak Park, which contains one the oldest live oak trees in Jacksonville. It reminds me of an octopus, with thick branches so long and tentacle-esque that they touch the ground. Walking beneath the mammoth tree, watching my step as some tiny orange lizards scurry across the sidewalk, I wonder what it is that fuels Jacksonville’s creativity, without realizing that the likely answer is staring me in the face.

That evening I’m sitting by the edge of the rooftop lounge at River & Post, a chic seafood restaurant back in Riverside, and I’m finishing my glass of Graffigna malbec when several birds soar overhead. They’re

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Well, that was easy The sun is rising as I drive through the thick, chirping woods of Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park at the north end of Atlantic Beach. I get out of my car, move through the trees, and emerge at a long stretch of beach where Kristen Huth, a surfing instructor with Jacksonville Surf and Paddle, is waiting for me with two colorful boards. She hands me one, and the water is warm as we walk into the ocean.

I’m really doing this.

“You should have seen how choppy it was last week,” Huth tells me before an oncoming wave cuts the memory short. We both take a deep breath and are submerged as the wave passes over us. After popping back up, we continue into chest-deep water, where Huth helps me point my board toward the beach.

I try to mount the thing and slide right back into the sea, a process I repeat at least 15 times before managing to plant both knees on the board and stay balanced. “OK, here we go,” Huth says as another wave surges behind us.

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“Try to keep centered.” I barely hear her as the wave picks up my board and hurls it toward the beach. I get up on both feet and enjoy a millisecond of surfing before flying straight into the drink. The wave crashes, and I resurface.

Time seems to stop as I tread water.

What am I doing? How did I get here?

What’s happening to me? In the past 72 hours, I’ve transformed into a Jaguars fan, a sour beer drinker, and a really bad surfer.

I’ve become a bit player in an ongoing, decades-old story about a city that built worlds within a world—because that’s what Jax does. You enter this city a tourist and leave a different person. Joining the characters here and becoming part of their shared narrative is easy.

You should try it sometime.

Miles Howard is a freelance writer living in Boston. Email him at mileswhoward@ gmail.com.

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Jacksonville has the largest urban park network in America. We’re talking 80,000 acres of vivid green forests, mangroves, riverways, and, most famously, beaches. You don’t have to go far to step into any of these environments. I’ve barely driven 20 minutes from downtown when I stumble upon Castaway Island Preserve, where I stroll along a boardwalk past an estuary that is literally buzzing with life. I push on to Big Talbot Island State Park.

A hike through the verdant forests delivers me to a secluded beach covered with twisted trees. Birds sing overhead. Talk to locals and you’ll hear tales of kayak fishing off the coast, cycling along the beaches, paddleboarding on the rivers, and more. But the outdoor activity on my mind today is surfing. The waves are intense, creating “tubes” that crash and spray water everywhere. As I drive south along the coastline, passing bungalows, I can spot daredevils surfing the break on their boards without a care in the world. It looks scary, but also kind of fun.

I end up in nearby Atlantic Beach. After checking into the Hotel Palms, a former motel refashioned as a gorgeous boutique inn, I borrow a complimentary beach cruiser to pedal down to the water. As the sky darkens and the lights of Atlantic Beach come on, the world transitions from golden to deep blue. I venture into town and score a last-minute table at Restaurant Doro, where I enjoy crispy short ribs in an intimate space.

When I step outside after dark, I spot surfers lugging their boards to the beach. I watch them disappear into the moonlight, listening to the gentle roar of the waves.

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WHAT IT TAKES TO BUY A FRANCHISE

Make sure your investment will pay off financially and personally. Ask these key questions to find out which business opportunity is the right fit for you. By Jim Gold

get ahead of the pack when bill and kevin

Blackmore began searching for the right dog daycare business, the father-son team had a lot of questions. Dogtopia had the answers.

The Blackmores visited many franchise and independent dog daycare centers. The owners of Dogtopia franchises shared advice on how to keep dog owners happy and build a business. The Blackmores liked what they heard.

The Blackmores asked Dogtopia franchisees how to attract and maintain a customer base and build a team.

They asked questions about hiring, training, and keeping canine coaches motivated—in short, they wanted to know what their organization should look like.

Some owners operated multiple locations and hired general managers for each; others had single locations they managed themselves. The Blackmores decided to adopt the latter model.

They asked the Phoenixbased Dogtopia franchise team about support, training, growth plans, and more.

“Economic analysis was very important to us,” says Bill.

After getting the answers they were looking for, the Blackmores decided to become business owners. In 2017,

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Bill helped launch and oversee the business. Kevin is the full-time general manager, which allows him to combine a passion for dogs with his business acumen. Their franchise continues to grow and attract new customers. “We’re pleased with our progress,” Bill says.

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At any given time, The Franchise Insiders is working with about 30 clients looking to invest in a franchise, Johnson says. The Johnsons ask current franchisees: If you had to do it again, would you buy this franchise?

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find out what makes a franchise innovative and unique. Look for something that stands out and can make a real difference.

Senior Helpers Town Square offers cutting-edge reminiscence therapy.

Take Senior Helpers Town Square, which offers reminiscence therapy in adult daycare centers built to look and feel like quaint small towns of the 1950s, complete with replicas of diners, movie theaters, hair salons, and more.

“It’s a new, fresh concept that provides a one-of-a-kind experience for seniors,” says Peter Ross, co-founder and CEO of Senior Helpers. Town Square Franchising is part of the Senior Helpers family of companies owned by Altaris Capital Partners, a health care private equity firm that Ross says has more than $2.7 billion under management.

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make sure you ask about a

company’s culture when you look into franchise opportunities, says Rob Cantrell, Senior Helpers’ vice president of franchise development.

Senior Helpers’ 300-plus franchises specialize in care for dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s patients who live at home. Franchises also provide care and support for seniors facing age-related illnesses, limited mobility, and other challenges. Senior Helpers is more than a business.

“Senior Helpers culture is mirrored around the company’s core values, which were established by its founders,” Cantrell says.

Senior Helpers co-founder and CEO Peter Ross adopted a set of values built on trust and providing the best experience for clients. Those values are: “Integrity Without Compromise, Improve Quality of Life, Open and Effective Communication, Positive Attitude, Continuous Advancement, and Celebrate Life.”

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home care assistance makes it meaningful ask not only what operating a franchise can do for you, but also what you as a franchisee can do for your community.

“We’re looking for people who are not just interested in a new job or stream of income.

We’re looking for people who want to make an impact in their communities,” says Barbara Schuh, Home Care Assistance’s vice president of franchise operations.

“More people are walking away from corporate life and seeking something more meaningful, more than a job,” Schuh says. “They want meaning and purpose in their

lives. We provide meaning and purpose for elders, and you can have that as well in your own daily life.”

A good example is the father-son team of Kirk and Mark Febus, who own and operate Home Care Assistance of Dayton, Ohio.

“They’re not just about growing a business. They’re about giving back,” Schuh says.

Among other charitable activities, Mark is on the board of their local Rotary Club, and both father and son always make sure to participate in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraiser.

Being able to positively impact the lives of older adults and their families means a great deal to Mark and Kirk, who say the testimonials they receive are priceless. They’re grateful, too, to have the op-

From left: Home Care Assistance of Dayton co-owner Mark Febus, “Caregiver of the Year” winner Quanita Tucker, VP of franchise operations Barbara Schuh, and Russell Gesher, head of franchise operations.

portunity to support and live out Home Care Assistance’s mission: changing the way the world ages.

From the beginning, Mark and Kirk focused on ensuring the highest quality care for their clients and attracting top-tier professional caregivers. About four years into growing their franchise, Mark and Kirk say they’ve become more strategic, which allows them to adapt quickly and prepare for the future.

Home Care Assistance helps seniors live well at home through innovative practices, including the Balanced Care Method™, a holistic approach to longevity based on scientific studies, and the Cognitive Therapeutics Method™, an activities-based program designed to promote brain health and improve quality of life.

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before getting into any business, look in the mirror.

“Ask yourself, ‘Can I see myself doing this?’” says Michael Wagner, president of Pool Scouts, the pool cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs franchise.

For example, a Pool Scouts operation requires being out in the field, working on pools, as well as various other front-end duties, such as talking on the phone with customers, scheduling services, ordering materials, and handling marketing.

If you can see yourself doing either role, then ask, “How will you prep me?”

Pool Scouts provides training and a playbook for the business side of the franchise, as well as instructions on pool chemistry, water circulation, and equipment, Wagner says.

You’ll also want to know about your franchisor’s Item 19 in any Franchise Disclosure Document, Wagner says.

That’s the “Financial Performance Representations,” where you might find the

Franchisors and franchisees need each other to succeed, says Pool Scouts president Michael Wagner.

answer to the important 3/25/19 ques- 11:04 AM tion of, “How much money can I make?”

It’s also important to ask about the franchisor’s core values, Wagner says. Your typical franchise agreement is like signing up for a 10-year marriage, so make sure you’re on the same page.

Think long-term. Pool Scouts is always researching new developments, like connecting pools to Wi-Fi networks so homeowners can turn on fountains and pumps from their phones. “Franchisor success depends on franchisees’ success,” Wagner says. “It becomes personal.”

Franchisors get to know franchisees on a close, personal level. “It’s a pretty strong bond, more so than in the corporate world.”

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chemistry is critical

ries cover entire states. “We’ll max out at about 50 total U.S. owners,” Petok Hufford says. “You can open as many storefronts as the market can profitably bear.”

SealMaster provides phone numbers of franchise owners to potential franchisees.

“They can pick their brains about what it’s like to own a SealMaster franchise,” she says. “And they should definitely ask, ‘Would you buy this franchise if you had to do it all over again?’”

Dave Musgrove, a SealMaster franchise owner in Phoenix, can answer that one.

“I bought my SealMaster franchise 21 years ago, and if I had to do it all over again, I would do it in a heartbeat,” Musgrove says. “It was the best business decision I ever made.”

when looking for success

with a franchise, consider how you and the franchisor will maintain your relationship.

“Potential franchisees should ask themselves, ‘How are we going to get along?

Is the chemistry right?’” says Debbie Petok Hufford, SealMaster’s communications director. SealMaster, which manufactures and distributes pavement maintenance materials and equipment, is a very different franchise system from others, she says.

“Everyone knows one another,” she says. “We don’t have thousands of owners.

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Other questions may address earnings expectations and the level of franchisor support available at startup and beyond.

Prospective owners should ask what makes a SealMaster franchise successful.

“We have a proven system,” Petok Hufford says. “Following the procedures in our operations manual is critical to success.”

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1 At Southwestvacations.com®, book your flight to Denver. 2 In addition to its beautiful scenery, the Mile High City is known for having a thriving arts scene. Public art can be found throughout the city, but the Denver Performing Arts Complex’s Sculpture Park is a great place to start. 3 Southwest® is a sponsor of the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, which hosts concerts, yoga classes, and film screenings.

IN THIS ISSUE / 112 Travel Tips / 114 Inflight Entertainment / 115 Beverages / 116 Products and Services / 118 Rapid Rewards® / 120 Go International / 122 Route Map

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Travel Tips

Fly Like a Pro

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Check out these reminders to enjoy a stress-free travel experience.

SAY CHEESE!

Please be respectful of Employees and Customers when capturing photos or videos onboard.

Secure a position in the A1-A15 boarding group with upgraded boarding. Ask a Customer Service Agent at the gate or ticket counter.*

We serve complimentary snacks,** but feel free to bring your own food onboard— you just can’t bring your own alcohol to consume onboard.

SMOKE-FREE E-cigarettes are not allowed to be used in the cabin.

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 indica lo contrario. Puedes tener un PED pequeño en la mano, llevarlo encima, en la ropa o en un bolsillo en el respaldo del asiento. Los dispositivos y accesorios no pueden bloquear el acceso al pasillo.

Los PEDs grandes como computadoras portátiles que pesen 2 libras o más deben 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.

Smartphones (in AIRPLANE mode) Teléfonos inteligentes (en modo AVIÓN) Tablets or E-readers (in AIRPLANE mode) Tabletas o lectores electrónicos (en modo AVIÓN) Laptop Computers Computadoras portátiles Audio Players Aparatos de audio DVD/CD Players Reproductores de DVD/CD

Digital Cameras Cámaras digitales GPS Receivers GPS Hand-Held Electronic Games Juegos electrónicos portátiles Satellite Radio Radio por satélite Video Camcorders Videocámaras Bluetooth Devices Dispositivos Bluetooth

Sometimes Permitted

Pueden usarse en ocasiones dentro del avión We understand you may want to document your travel on Southwest Airlines®.

Want to photograph and/or record Southwest Airlines Customers or Employees? Let them know first! The use of cameras and mobile devices is permitted onboard to capture personal events but can never interfere with the safety of a flight and should always respect others’ privacy. Entendemos que es posible que desees documentar tu viaje en Southwest Airlines. ¿Quieres fotografiar y / o grabar Clientes o Empleados de Southwest Airlines? ¡Hazles saber primero! El uso de cámaras y dispositivos móviles se permite a bordo para capturar eventos personales, pero nunca debe interferir con la seguridad de un vuelo y siempre debe respetar la privacidad de los demás.

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With EarlyBird Check-In® (ranging from $15–$25 one-way per person), we check you in 36 hours before your flight so you receive a better boarding position—and earlier access to overhead bin space.

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Although you can form lines at the back lavatory, you cannot form lines at the front lavatory or gather in the front galley.

CHEERS! If you’re a Business Select Customer, your first drink is on us.† WORK PERKS Business Select Passengers can bypass long lines by taking advantage of our Fly By® priority checkin and security lane access (where available). For a complete list of available Fly By locations, visit Southwest.com/flyby.

*Price depends on Customer’s itinerary; subject to availability. **Visit Southwest.com and click on “Special Assistance” at the bottom of the page for more information. †Business Select Customers receive a free premium drink on the day of travel.

Always Permitted Pueden usarse en todo momento dentro del avión

Electronic nerve stimulators and other implanted medical devices are also permitted. Dispositivos de estimulación electrónica de los nervios y otros aparatos médicos

DISABILITY ASSISTANCE Southwest Airlines offers assistance to Customers with disabilities upon request. Please notify a Flight Attendant if you use a needle/syringe while onboard so we may provide you with access to a disposal container. Southwest Airlines siempre ofrece asistencia para sus Clientes con discapacidades que así lo soliciten.

Por favor, notifícale a un Auxiliar de Vuelo si necesitas usar una jeringa durante el vuelo para que podamos proporcionarte

implantados también son permitidos.

Electronic Watches Relojes electrónicos

Pacemakers Marcapasos

Noise-Canceling Headphones Auriculares que aislan el ruido

Hearing Aids Aparatos para sordos Electric Shavers Rastrillo eléctrico

acceso al contenedor de desperdicios.

CREW INTERFERENCE 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 ataquen, amenacen o intimiden a los Miembros de la Tripulación o que interfieran con los deberes de un Miembro de la Tripulación.

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 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.

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 (WalkieTalkies) or Scanners Radios emisores/receptores (walkie-talkies)

Remote-Controlled Toys Juguetes de control remoto

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone

LOST AN ITEM ONBOARD A FLIGHT? 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.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 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 at our Employees’ discretion.

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 a discreción de nuestros Empleados.

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.

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

Electronic Cigarettes and Smoking Devices not allowed for use in the cabin.

No se permite el uso de Cigarrillos Electrónicos y Dispositivos para fumar adentro de la cabina.

PERSONAL DEVICES Unapproved personal devices (e.g., Knee Defender, infant slings) may not be attached to any part of the aircraft.

Dispositivos personales no aprobados (coo por ejemplo “defensores de rodillas” o mantas portabebés) no pueden sujetarse a ninguna parte de la aeronave.

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Inflight Entertainment

Getting Connected

100% free inflight entertainment has arrived. Make time fly with free movies,1* messaging,2* and music.3*

To view movies and select ondemand TV content, download the Southwest® app from the Google Play store or Apple App Store before your flight.

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HOW TO CONNECT: SOUTHWESTWIFI.COM

Handheld Devices

Tap the Settings icon, and then put phone on Airplane Mode. Choose the WiFi icon. Turn WiFi On with On/Off button.

Tap SouthwestWiFi in the list of WiFi networks and confirm connection. Open your internet browser.

Our entertainment portal should load automatically. If not, click the address bar and type in Southwestwifi.com.

Select your entertainment option and enjoy.

Laptops

Click the WiFi icon.

Select SouthwestWiFi from the list of WiFi networks by clicking on it and confirm connection. Open your internet browser.

Our entertainment portal should load automatically. If not, click the address bar and type in Southwestwifi.com.

Select your entertainment option and enjoy.

2 Messaging service allows access only to iMessage and WhatsApp (must be downloaded before the flight). 3Free live TV and iHeartRadio on WiFi-enabled international flights may not be available for the full duration of the flight. *Free inflight entertainment available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer. Where available.

• Content and services are offered on WiFi-enabled aircraft only. We cannot guarantee that connecting flights will be WiFi-enabled.

• Service on flights to/from destinations outside the contiguous

U.S. may not currently be available for the entire flight.

• Movies and select TV content require download of the free Southwest app.

• Pricing information for purchasing WiFi can be found on the

Inflight Entertainment Portal.

• In order to provide top-notch web browsing capabilities to all Customers using WiFi, we limit access to the following online activities due to high bandwidth consumption: telephony

applications (VoIP), device/ system/software updates, and certain video/audio streaming subscription services, applications, and websites.

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Beverages

THIS ONE’S ON US

Business Select Customers receive a free premium drink† on the day of travel.

Dos Equis

A GOLDEN PILSNER-STYLE beer,

Dos Equis Lager Especial is made from pure spring water.

Although the U.S. didn’t import the beverage until 1983, its history dates back to the 1890s, when German immigrant Wilhelm Hasse arrived in Mexico and brewed the beer we know today as Dos Equis. Enjoy a cold one and stay thirsty, friends.

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• Coca-Cola® • Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar • Diet Coke® • Canada Dry® Lemon Lime Sparkling Water • 7UP® • Dr Pepper® • Diet Dr Pepper® • Seagram’s® Ginger Ale • Seagram’s® Tonic Water • Seagram’s® Seltzer Water • Mr & Mrs T® Bloody Mary Mix • Mr & Mrs T® Margarita Mix

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All alcoholic beverages purchased onboard must be consumed onboard the aircraft.

BEER $6-$7

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• Carmenet Cabernet Sauvignon • Cruset Sparkling Wine • Mossel Bay Chenin Chardonnay

• Deep Eddy Vodka • Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka • Sauza® Gold Tequila

†You must be 21 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not drink alcoholic beverages because of the risk of birth defects. Images of the alcoholic beverage product do not reflect how it is actually served. Customer will not receive a beverage with a cap. In accordance with FAA regulations, Customers are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages onboard that are not served by Southwest Airlines.

Valid Southwest 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 sameday use only. Valid Rapid Rewards® and Business Select drink coupons will be accepted onboard for beer, wine, and liquor.

RECYCLING

We’re happy to recycle the following items for you: empty plastic bottles, empty aluminum cans, and newspapers/magazines.

RECEIPTS

Customers can retrieve drink receipts at Southwest.com/ beveragereceipts.

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Products and Services

Need a hand? Southwest® can help you when ...

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... you have a reason to celebrate. Springtime is full of special occasions, and Southwest gift cards make the perfect present for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduation.

Southwest.com/giftcard

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… you need to make summer travel plans.

Earn up to 10,000 Rapid Rewards® points per night when you book your hotel stay with us. South westhotels.com

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… YOU WANT TO SAVE TIME. Check-

ing in to your flight has never been easier. With EarlyBird Check-In® (from $15–$25 one-way per passenger), we check you in 36 hours before your flight so you receive a better boarding position.

… you’re ready for a summer road trip.

Earn two, three, or four times the points with our partners, including Avis®, Budget®, and Hertz®.

Southwest.com/car-rentals All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms.

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Rapid Rewards

Earn Points This Spring

No matter what events are on your calendar this season, earning Rapid Rewards® points is easy.

MORE REWARDS Use More Rewards to redeem points for the perfect present, from gift cards to merchandise.

Southwest.com/morerewards

1-800-FLOWERS.COM Gift a beautiful bouquet of spring blooms and earn 1,000 points on an order of $29.99 or more.

1800flowers.com/rapidrewards

LAITHWAITE’S WINE National Wine Day is May 25! Earn 2,000 bonus points when you join the 4 Seasons Wine Club. laithwaiteswine.com/southwest

RAPID REWARDS SHOPPING® Shop online to find great gifts for whoever you’re celebrating, and earn points while you do it. rrshopping.southwest.com

RAPID REWARDS DINING® Enjoy a nice meal for one of spring’s special occasions and earn points while dining out. rapidrewardsdining.com

ENROLL NOW! Not a Rapid Rewards Member? Sign up at Southwest.com/enroll.

All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms.

50,000 points after you spend $2,000 on purchases in the first three months of opening your account • 7,500 anniversary points • 4 Upgraded Boardings* per year • $75 Southwest® annual travel credit • 20% back on inflight purchases

Hotels

Paint the town red; then turn in at your favorite hotel and earn up to 10,000 Rapid Rewards points per night.† Book now at Southwesthotels.com in partnership with Booking.com.

*When available

Visit our Inflight Entertainment Portal at Southwestwifi.com to learn more about the exclusive 50,000 point offer.

Accounts subject to credit approval. Restrictions and limitations apply. Southwest Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards are issued by Chase Bank USA, N.A. 50,000 point offer is exclusive to the Southwest Inflight Entertainment Portal and airport kiosks (where available) and is subject to change. See Southwestwifi.com and click the Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card link for offer details. To learn more about the Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card visit Southwest.com. All Southwest Rapid Rewards® Program Rules and Regulations apply; please visit Southwest.com/rrterms.

Earn from 1,000 to 10,000 points per night for every hotel stay booked through Rocketmiles. Visit rocketmiles.com/southwest to book now.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY EVA-KATALIN/ ISTOCK

Earn 50,000 Points

EXCLUSIVE INFLIGHT PORTAL OFFER

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Rental Cars

Speed up the earning with your next car rental.

Earn 600 points per qualifying rental.† Visit Southwest.com/car-rentals to book now.

†Hotels and Rental Cars: Potential to earn additional points depending on applicable promotion. Partners are subject to change. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/ rrterms. ©2019 Southwest Airlines Co.

Rapid Rewards Tiers and More A-LIST TIER BENEFITS

• 25 percent pointearning bonus • Fly By® priority check-in and security lane access* • Priority boarding to help you get on the plane faster Southwest.com/ ALstatus *For a complete list of available Fly By® locations, visit Southwest. com/flyby.

A-LIST PREFERRED TIER BENEFITS

• All the perks of being an A-Lister • Free inflight WiFi (where available) • 100 percent point-earning bonus Southwest.com/ ALPstatus

COMPANION PASS

Every time you purchase a flight or redeem points for a flight, Companion Pass lets you choose one person to fly free of carrier charges* with you for an entire calendar year.

Southwest.com/ companion *Does not include taxes and fees from $5.60 oneway. Visit Southwest. com/rrterms for a complete list of Companion Pass rules.

Make your points go further.

Close to a reward flight but need a few more points? You can buy points for yourself, give them as a gift, or transfer points from your Rapid Rewards account to another Member—all from one location.

Visit Southwest. com/pointscenter to get started.

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Go International

FUN IN THE SUN

Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort is steps from Seven Mile Beach.

Insider’s Grand Cayman SOUTHWEST VACATIONS® SWEEPSTAKES Visit South westvacations.com/WinGCM and enter for your chance to win round trip air travel for two on Southwest to Owen Roberts International Airport, four-night double accommodations at Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, a $100 resort credit, and airport/hotel transfers in Grand Cayman.* Boarding, Customs, and Immigration 1

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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, followed by your specific flight number.

• Please read both sides of the declaration.

• Sign at the “X.”

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GRAND CAYMAN MARRIOTT BEACH RESORT, PEDRO ST. JAMES (HOUSE)

Southwest® serves 13 international destinations, including Grand Cayman.

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CAYMAN TURTLE CENTRE Get up

close with a variety of turtle species, including Kemp’s ridleys and loggerheads. During breeding season (May to October), view the hatchery.

BARKERS NATIONAL PARK The undeveloped shoreline and secluded beaches found at the Cayman Islands’ first national park provide an ideal spot for horseback riding.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY FLAVIO VALLENARI/ISTOCK (HORSES), FLAVIO VALLENARI (TURTLES)

PEDRO ST. JAMES Travel back in time to the 18th century with a trip to the oldest building in Grand Cayman.

The three-story Great House was restored in the 1990s, and guided tours are available. The site is also home to cottages and gardens.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (excluding Alaska) age 21 or older at time of entry. Limit one entry per person. All fields must be completed. Approximate retail value of prize: $2,900. For complete details and Official Rules, visit Southwestvacations.com/WinGCM. By submitting this entry, you agree to the Official Rules. By entering, information collected will be used in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy at Southwestvacations.com/generalinformation/privacy-and-security-policy. Sponsor: Apple Leisure Group, doing business as Southwest Vacations, 8517 South Park Circle, Orlando, FL 32819. Enter by 11:59 p.m. CT on May 31, 2019. International air travel does not include taxes and fees of at least $5.60 per one-way flight.

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.

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 check-in for your return flight. Passengers unable to present this form at time of departure will be fined by Mexican Immigration. * Go to cbp.gov to download, fill out, and print this form before your next international flight.

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Route Map

Your Destination Awaits

Planning your next getaway? It’s a snap at Southwest.com.

YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY You can get to a number of other cities via Southwest® destinations. Travel to Santa Fe via Albuquerque, Palm Springs via Ontario/ LA, Galveston via Houston (Hobby), and more. Service between some cities/airports is not offered.

PACIFIC TIME MOUNTAIN TIME

SEATTLE/TACOMA

CENTRAL TIME

SPOKANE

PORTLAND

BOISE

MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL GRAND RAPIDS MILWAUKEE

RENO/TAHOE

DES MOINES

SALT LAKE CITY

SACRAMENTO OAKLAND SAN FRANCISCO (SFO) SAN JOSE

CHICAGO (MIDWAY)

OMAHA INDIANAPOLIS DENVER

CINCINNATI KANSAS CITY

ST. LOUIS

LOUISVILLE

LAS VEGAS WICHITA BURBANK LOS ANGELES (LAX) LONG BEACH

ONTARIO/LA

ALBUQUERQUE

ORANGE COUNTY

NASHVILLE TULSA

AMARILLO

SAN DIEGO

OKLAHOMA CITY PHOENIX

LUBBOCK

TUCSON

BIRMINGHAM DALLAS (LOVE FIELD)

EL PASO

LIHUE (KAUAI) *COMING SOON

LITTLE ROCK

MEMPHIS

MIDLAND/ODESSA

HONOLULU (OAHU) AUSTIN

KAHULUI (MAUI)

HOUSTON (HOBBY)

KONA (ISLAND OF HAWAII)

PENSACOLA NEW ORLEANS

PANAMA CITY BEACH

SAN ANTONIO CORPUS CHRISTI

HAWAII SERVICE START DATES SJC–HNL 5/5/19 HNL–KOA 5/12/19 SJC–OGG 5/26/19

HARLINGEN/SOUTH PADRE ISLAND

CABO SAN LUCAS/LOS CABOS

CANCU CANC UN PUERTO VALLARTA

PANAMA CITY BEACH

Living by the motto “keeping it fresh,” Finns Island Style Grub serves up seafoodstuffed tacos, burritos, and quesadillas at two area locations.

BELIZE CITY

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PORTLAND

The eclectic menu at Victoria Bar pairs Southern cuisine with The Princess Bride– themed cocktails.

EASTERN TIME ATLANTIC TIME PORTLAND MANCHESTER ROCHESTER

DETROIT

ALBANY

BUFFALO/ NIAGARA FALLS

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

CLEVELAND

PHILADELPHIA

PITTSBURGH

BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON (BWI)

COLUMBUS CINCINNATI

ALL NEW!

BOSTON LOGAN PROVIDENCE HARTFORD/SPRINGFIELD

WASHINGTON, D.C. (DULLES) WASHINGTON, D.C. (REAGAN NATIONAL) RICHMOND NORFOLK/VIRGINIA BEACH

RALEIGH/DURHAM CHARLOTTE

CHARLESTON

MONTEGO BAY

JACKSONVILLE

PANAMA CITY BEACH

ORLANDO TAMPA

FT. MYERS/ NAPLES

WEST PALM BEACH

At Doctor’s Cave Beach, you can swim, snorkel, or kayak in the crystalclear waters.

FT. LAUDERDALE (MIAMI AREA) NASSAU TURKS AND CAICOS

SAN JUAN

HAVANA PUNTA CANA GRAND CAYMAN

MONTEGO BAY TE

ARUBA

LIBERIA

SAN JOSÉ

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Must be 21 to drink. Enjoy Responsibly.

ATLANTA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DINA AVILA (BAR), COLEONG/ ISTOCK (BEACH); PHOTOGRAPHY BY COURTESY OF VISIT PANAMA CITY BEACH (FINNS)

GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG

RUBY ROSÉ GRAPEFRUIT

Available at Your Favorite Wine Store

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One Question

Anjelica Huston,

what do you remember about your first acting gig?

ready for action /Anjelica stars in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, in theaters May 17. For an extended interview, visit southwestmag.com/anjelica-huston.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL JASMIN

My first big gig was in the hallway of my parents’ house in Ireland with Peter O’Toole and his wife as my audience. I was 9 years old, and it was a failed attempt at the witches from “the Scottish play.” I forgot my lines over the burning cauldron, so I didn’t get very far with that, but then I made a movie with my father [director John Huston] when I was 16 called A Walk with Love and Death. That was my first official gig.

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DROP-RESISTANT* BUILT-IN CABLE POCKET-SIZED MAC + PC COMPATIBLE

WD, the WD logo and My Passport are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Product specifications subject to change without notice. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Š 2019 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved. *Up to 2 meters.

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