Laura Pitcher

It’s a beautiful sunny afternoon and you want a refreshing cup of water in one hand but also want to enjoy a can of beer or glass of bubbles with friends over food. There’s music blasting and you’re mingling, but both of your hands are full. That’s where Bluebird Hardwater can come in—combining your hydrating glass of water with your favorite alcohol. Hardwater is a perfect combination of ultra-purified water and premium spirits, like tequila or vodka. And, as the first-ever alcoholic water, it’s set to become the drink of the season. Bluebird Hardwater is setting up an entire category of its own, delivering pure water, real juice and premium spirits with no carbonation, sweeteners or preservatives, for a cleaner, more refreshing drinking experience. There are even new real fruit flavors: lime, cranberry and pineapple. Ahead are five reasons to make the easy switch from the two-cup balancing act to Bluebird Hardwater.

This advertising content was produced in collaboration between Time Out and The Travel Agency, without involvement from the Time Out editorial staff. Looking for a trip this 4/20 but don’t want to book a flight or hotel? Look no further than The Travel Agency. Not your traditional travel agency, it plays the part of your personal cannabis concierge. In fact, as one of New York City’s first legal dispensaries, The Travel Agency has already transported thousands of travelers, sans plane or passport, to their ultimate destinations. But before sending them off, The Travel Agency’s two locations—one in Manhattan’s Union Square and the other in downtown Brooklyn—are destinations themselves. The sleek, stylish interiors are clean and inviting, the premium products are carefully tested and curated and the energy is, well, a bona fide vibe. A BIPOC-founded, purpose-driven business working to repair the damage caused by the war on drugs, it’s truly the perfect blend of cannabis culture, creativity and community all rolled up into one. Open daily, The Travel Agency is all about transporting everyone to higher ground. On 4/20 the store will be pulling out all the stops—and trips. Whether you need an escape from stress or the Sunday scaries (don’t worry, 4/20 is on a Saturday this year), or you’re looking to find a sanctuary of your very own in this bustling city, The Travel Agency will help you get on board (and lose your baggage).  Read on for seven ways you can get away with The Travel

Bigger is not always better—but try telling that to a Texan! Thankfully, at Hilton Anatole, Dallas’s premier urban resort, families looking for a spring or summer getaway are sure to discover one that is both bigger and better. At this expansive hotel and entertainment complex everything you need is right at your fingertips. Although it’s located less than two miles from downtown Dallas in the industrial-chic Design District, there’s no reason to leave the hotel grounds. There’s endless fun for the whole family with pools, water slides, lazy rivers, a one-of-a-kind Topgolf Swing Suite game simulator and more. Find good food at buzz-worthy restaurants at your service 24/7 and an award-winning fitness club and spa all designed with a thoughtfully curated art collection.  Read on for five reasons to head to Hilton Anatole—and why your family will never want to leave.