PRELUDE: IN THE KNOW

1. Below Decks

For a truly amazing experience this summer, head to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to visit Atlantis Adventures as they celebrate their 20th anniversary. The company offers unique trips in their 28, 48 and 64-passenger submarines. Fitted with state-of-the-art comfort and viewing windows, each submarine will give passengers a dazzling view into the underwater world. So far, they’ve had over 10 million people take up their underwater adventure and this summer the demand is going to be even higher, with exclusive offers and the promise of some stunning photo opportunities. www.atlantisadventures.com

2. Under the Sea

Looking for the right Atlanta restaurant to close the deal, woo a date or show your spouse just how much you care? Why not visit Goldfish? In case the name didn’t tip you off, fresh seafood and sushi fill the menu here. Nestle into a deep, circular mahogany booth and immediately forget you’re in proximity to Perimeter Mall; the tastes are so fresh you’d swear you can smell the salty sea air. The flavors are well balanced, the presentations are an art unto themselves, and the Red Alaskan Jumbo King Crab Legs are to die for. 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, 770-671-0100, www.heretoserverestaurants.com

3. Easy Listening

Don’t feel like reading? Then try listening instead: create an account with audible.com and you’ll be able to download digital audio books, audio magazines, newspapers and radio programs. Just choose the titles you want, download and transfer to your handheld device, burn your selections onto CDs, or listen to them directly on your computer. They have a vast selection of fiction and non-fiction, business books, children’s stories and periodicals. You can even learn a new language, and it has an easy-to-use system to get a hold of your downloads. www.audible.com

4. Terminal Triumph

This summer sees the opening of the $2.7 billion terminal expansion at Dallas/Fort Worth airport. When it does, it will become one of the largest in the US with an incredible 168 gates, 99 ticket positions and 40,000 square feet of retail space. It will also see the beginning of the new age of terminal transportation with the Skylink—the world’s largest and fastest airport train that will cover its 4.81 miles of track in record time, ensuring that the 2,400 people that the airport will process each hour never miss a flight. It’s worth making the detour to the airport just to see it! www.dfwairport.com