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The art of travel according to ARTA Travel

The art of travel according to ARTA Travel

On a normal day, ARTA travel agents stationed in their Plano headquarters have their heads in the clouds. Every agent is busy. Posters for Paris and Rome paper the walls. Every desk is layered with brochures and phones ring off the hook.
LLIVE. LLAUGH. LLAMA. A llama walk through Plano

LLIVE. LLAUGH. LLAMA. A llama walk through Plano

Taking Barack O’Llama for a walk with ShangriLlama at Bob Woodruff Park, Plano. Are you looking for a new adventure? No prob-llama, I’ve got the perfect idea: a llama walk through Plano.
10 ⁰F Rolling Ice Cream at The Shops at Willow Bend

10 ⁰F Rolling Ice Cream at The Shops at Willow Bend

All photography by Cori Baker If you’ve ever had a fresh crepe, imagine using that cooking technique, but instead of a hot skillet it’s cold — 10 degrees to be exact — and instead of batter, a liquid ice cream base is poured onto the circular freezin
Marvel at New Works by Ron Mueck at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Marvel at New Works by Ron Mueck at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

You’ve got a good reason to go to Fort Worth: the New Works exhibit by Ron Mueck, on display at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth through May 6. For our upcoming Art Issue–arriving in mailboxes this June–I spent some time exploring Fort Worth.
Nailing it: Non-toxic nail salon, safe for you & the environment

Nailing it: Non-toxic nail salon, safe for you & the environment

Women don’t need to make unhealthy choices for a stylish, lasting manicures and pedicures. Dallas’ first eco-friendly, fume-free and non-toxic nail salon celebrates its one year anniversary.
Open air market at Highland Park Village

Open air market at Highland Park Village

Spring into the season and save the date for LOCAL, an open air market at Highland Park Village. LOCAL will take place monthly from March to June with the first date set for Saturday, March 24.
Pop-up dueling piano bar at Urban Rio in downtown Plano

Pop-up dueling piano bar at Urban Rio in downtown Plano

Downtown Plano staple Urban Rio Cantina & Grill is bringing a pop-up dueling piano bar to Plano at the Rooftop Event Spot.
Dating Horror Stories

Dating Horror Stories

Looking for love can be rough. When you put yourself out there, sometimes you’ll feel that instant Meg Ryan-Tom Hanks spark. And sometimes all you get out of a date are some free breadsticks and a good story.
American Idol premiere features local musicians Ron Bultongez, Harper Grace and Krystin Harris

American Idol premiere features local musicians Ron Bultongez, Harper Grace and Krystin Harris

American Idol is back! Last night’s first episode felt like a triumphant return hosted by Ryan Seacrest with judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. It aired with its usual dose of crazy contestants, disappointed hopefuls and rising stars.
Vacation at Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Vacation at Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Hot Springs Village in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas is a beautiful real estate development for those looking for a retreat in the wilderness.