Travel agents are back

• Travel agents are so back.
• Inside America’s fastest-growing city.
• Our guide to finding the right cruise line.
• The best foods to keep your brain healthy.

Looking at McElhenney on set while we shot Business Insider’s latest digital cover story, you would’ve never guessed his morning started with a flat tire. McElhenney was charming, engaged, and curious.

It’s those qualities that have turned the actor into a multihyphenate. Not only is he the creator of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” but he also co-owns Wrexham AFC, the oldest football club in Wales. His ownership of the team is documented on his other hit show, “Welcome to Wrexham,” which recently ended its third season.

McElhenny now has his sights set on something bigger, and he lays out his ambitious new plan in our profile, written by Samantha Rollins and Lucia Moses.

His “Wrexham” costar and co-owner, Ryan Reynolds, says McElhenney is the one to bet on.

“If you need to overcome a problem or manifest a miracle, tell Rob it’s impossible,” he told BI.

Instead of booking online themselves, 38% of Gen Z and millennial respondents said they preferred using a travel agent. The interest in having someone else plan a vacation is returning travel agents to their ‘90s glory.

How travel agents came roaring back.

Major cities in Texas have long spearheaded the state’s rampant population growth, but smaller, lesser-known spots like Celina are now taking the lead. That’s partly because they offer what many big cities can’t: low costs, a chill lifestyle, and homes.

Inside America’s fastest growing city.

Each cruise line has amenities, entertainment, and experiences tailored to specific cruisers. For example: Carnival is good for families, while Cunard is a high-end option for mature travelers.

An avid cruiser explains.

Also read:

• I always book rooms near staircases on cruises. If you pick the right part of the ship, your vacation will be way better.

Naidoo told BI that what you eat can significantly boost your brain power and mood. She also shared the seven foods for a healthy brain — and gut — that are always on her grocery list.

See all the foods that make her list.

• “House of the Dragon”: Season 2 of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel premieres Sunday.
• “Bridgerton”: Netflix’s hit romantic drama released the (extremely steamy) second half of its third season.
• “Monkey Man”: Dev Patel’s directorial debut, an action thriller about an underground street fighter, is now streaming.

• Designer swimwear sale: Summersalt is holding a 30% off sale featuring its stylish and supportive one-pieces, bikinis, and more.
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Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor in chief of life, in New York. Jordan Parker Erb, editor, in New York. Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Grace Lett, associate editor, in Chicago.

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