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Updated: Find Out Where To Eat At Airports With Eater’s Dining Guides!

where to eatWhen passing through an airport or during a long layover, it isn’t always easy figuring out  where to eat.

With a little research and the help of Eater’s Airport Dining Guides, you can get a better idea of what’s available without wandering all over the airport, wasting precious time. Continue reading Updated: Find Out Where To Eat At Airports With Eater’s Dining Guides!

15 Dangerous Giant Snails From Africa Seized At Houston Airport

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The US Customs and Border Protection confiscated 15 potentially dangerous and damaging giant snails at Houston airport earlier in the month.

The giant snails, also known as banana rasp snails were discovered in a passenger’s luggage. She was traveling to George Bush International Airport from Nigeria. Continue reading 15 Dangerous Giant Snails From Africa Seized At Houston Airport

Thanksgiving Foods That Can Come Through Security At The Airport

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I am not sure that many will be flying over this Thanksgiving holidays, but if you do, you should know which foods can and can not fly.

Besides food purchased past security, I haven’t been brought many other consumable items to the airport. Continue reading Thanksgiving Foods That Can Come Through Security At The Airport

Shake Shack Opens Two More Airport Locations!

Shake ShackFor quite some time I’ve mentioned that Shake Shake was my favorite fast- casual burger shop.

Back in 2011, I went to the grand opening of the first Shack in Brooklyn. Recently, I shared a super- proud dad moment thanks to Shake Shack!

Food at airports used to be pretty underwhelming but it’s been improving in recent years. Continue reading Shake Shack Opens Two More Airport Locations!

Former Governor Haley Barbour Arrested With Loaded Gun At Airport

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The former governor of Mississippi, Haley Barbour was arrested at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport in early January.

While trying to go through security at the airport, the TSA noticed a .38 caliber revolver loaded with 5 bullets in his carry-on bag. Continue reading Former Governor Haley Barbour Arrested With Loaded Gun At Airport

You’ll Want To Bring Your Bathing Suit To This Airport Lounge

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While waiting for a flight, it’s always nice to have access to an airport lounge.

During our 5 Weeks in the Pacific, the Michael W Travels family made many visits to the Fiji Airways Tabua Lounge in Nadi, Fiji. It was awesome to have free WiFi, drinks, decent food and a comfy place to relax. (Too bad we had to visit a temporary lounge while the new one is being built.) Continue reading You’ll Want To Bring Your Bathing Suit To This Airport Lounge

Airport Named After Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo

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In late 2015 I wrote about how soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo would be opening boutique hotels. Since then his Pestana CR7 hotels have opened in Lisbon and Funchal.

Ronaldo is such a big star in Portugal that he was given a huge honor on his home island of Madeira a couple of days back. Continue reading Airport Named After Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo

Meeting A Paws For Life Therapy Dog at BUF Airport

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A couple of weekends back the Michael W Travels family visited Buffalo, NY.

On the way home Kim noticed a cute friendly dog playing with another family. Lucas really loves dogs so Kim suggested that he go over and ask to pet the dog.

This turned out to be a simple request considering the dog was walking around the airport with its owner as part of the Paws for Love program! Continue reading Meeting A Paws For Life Therapy Dog at BUF Airport

The Most Interesting Priority Pass Lounge I’ve Visited

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The Michael W Travels family recently got back from an awesome little trip to Ireland.

While Dublin is usually a quick flight from NYC, we flew on connecting flights each way. A small inconvenience is worth it to save on the cost of a flight, if you ask me…

During our travels we got to visit a Priority Pass lounge in three airports. Two of the lounges were solid offering food, snacks, drinks and a place to relax.

The other Priority Pass lounge was quite different and possibly the most interesting one that I’ve ever visited. Continue reading The Most Interesting Priority Pass Lounge I’ve Visited