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explore By Lynn Coulter Happy Housemates ★ Cat Apps Fish in Style Forget the plastic castles, colored gravel, and fake plants. With the elegant Glasscape, made in Turkey from handblown glass, you can even forget the fish if you like. The mountainous terrain is built into the bottom of the bowl, which won a 2011 International Design Excellence Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America. The bowl holds 2.5 gallons of water and is best used as a temporary habitat for goldfish, bettas, or other small fish. And it serves as a beautiful centerpiece when Nemo’s not home. $140 aruliden.com Dogs, cats, fish — they all brighten our homes and our lives. So be good to them. Yes, really. There are iPhone and iPad apps designed just for your kitty. Friskies’ Games for Cats (why didn’t they call these iPaws?) offers downloadable games that will capture your feline’s attention (just check out the videos on the website). Let your kitty choose from darting fish, jumping spiders, bouncing dots, and even virtual mice. Is it really safe to let cats claw the glass screen on your expensive electronics? Purina Friskies says yes. Besides, your kitty will probably use more paw than claw. Free gamesforcats.com I wasn’t lost. I was squirrel hunting. It just took a little longer than expected. Dog Gone? GPS technology helps us find lost packages, misplaced cell phones, and even out-pastcurfew kids. So why not a tracking device for your four-legged friend? Tagg — The Pet Tracker uses wireless technology to pinpoint your pet’s location on your computer or mobile device. You’ll get a text or email alert when Fido roams from any area you designate as “home.” The rechargeable battery lasts about 30 days, and the tracker is water resistant. It works for cats, too, so you can track Tabby. $100 (includes one month of free service); $7.95 per additional month. pettracker.com 40 january 2013 usairwaysmag.com http://www.aruliden.com http://www.gamesforcats.com http://www.pettracker.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - January 2013

US Airways - January 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Fantasy Trips
Hub Crawl: Boston Logan International Airport
Wine & Dine: Martinis
Adventure: Scotland Golf
Adventure: Skiing Whistler Blackcomb
Great Escapes: Quintero Golf Club
Gear Up: Pet Gifts
Travel Feature: Aruba — Little Island, Big Presence
US Airways Vacations
Celebrate San Francisco
The Cactus League
Must Read: Because I Said So!
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - January 2013