- Lonely Planet shares How Hotels Around The World Are Turning Into Hospitals.
- T+L has 17 Brands To Support That Have Closed Store, Are Still Paying Employees.
- Smarter Travel says REAL ID Documents Can Now Be Submitted Online.
- Fodor’s writes that These 15 Animal-Shaped Buildings Are Wacky & Adorable.
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Fast Food Chains In Vanuatu, Maybe Not…
Over the summer of 2018, the Michael W Travels family spent 5 Weeks in the Pacific.
While food is an important part of the travel experience, we found most of the food on the islands we visited to be underwhelming.
When visiting new countries, there’s one fast food chain that I always seek out… Continue reading Fast Food Chains In Vanuatu, Maybe Not…
Win A Trip For 2 To A Taping Of The Voice In California
Ole Red is currently running the Team Blake Sweepstakes, giving away a trip for two to California to see a live recording of The Voice!
(Country music star and The Voice coach Blake Shelton is a partner in Ole Red, a restaurant and bar with multiple locations.)
The prize includes airfare, hotel stay and tickets to attend the live taping. Continue reading Win A Trip For 2 To A Taping Of The Voice In California
REFUND Us: Avianca Cancels Flight, Says We Can Rebook Til 3/21

The Michael W Travels family was supposed to travel to Ecuador and the Galapagos over Spring Break in April.
Once the coronavirus started spreading, we knew it was highly unlikely that our trip would take place. Continue reading REFUND Us: Avianca Cancels Flight, Says We Can Rebook Til 3/21
Will The Summer Olympics 2020 Take Place? Japan Thinks So

With sporting events being canceled left and right due to the coronavirus pandemic, Japan still has plans for the 2020 Summer Olympics to go on.
A day back, a plane with a Tokyo 2020 livery took off for Greece to pick up the Olympic flame from Athens. Continue reading Will The Summer Olympics 2020 Take Place? Japan Thinks So
Win A Trip For 4 To Legoland New York!
Welch’s Fruit Snacks is giving away a trip for four to LEGOLAND New York Resort which is set to open on July 4, 2020! (Who knows if the coronavirus will have an impact on the opening date.)
We’ve been looking forward to the opening of the new park for quite some time. Lucas loved our visiting LEGOLAND in Florida a few years back and has asked to visit again quite a few times. Continue reading Win A Trip For 4 To Legoland New York!
Bones Chapel In Evora, Portugal, Chick-fil-A Sauce Being Sold By Bottle, Delta Cutting Capacity More Than It Did For 9/11, Spend 14 Days In Isolation Before Entering The Galapagos & More- The Rehash!
With all of the coronavirus news and cities being essentially being shut down, it’s hard to even think about travel.
Starting on Monday, I’ll be working from home which will be a major challenge. If it was safe, I’d rather be at my school teaching my students! (Imagine preferring to go to school than staying home!) Continue reading Bones Chapel In Evora, Portugal, Chick-fil-A Sauce Being Sold By Bottle, Delta Cutting Capacity More Than It Did For 9/11, Spend 14 Days In Isolation Before Entering The Galapagos & More- The Rehash!
Coronavirus Shutters Broadway, Eiffel Tower & Other Sites, Frequent Flyer Miles Can Help Struggling Airlines, $5,000 Tickets Home & More- Travel News!
- USA Today: Coronavirus Shutters Broadway, Cirque Du Soleil, Eiffel Tower & More.
- NY Times says The Tickets Home Were $5,000. They Paid It.
- NY Daily News: Coronavirus least of problems for NYC homeless who sleep at JFK.
- Fodor’s: A Flight Attendant Gives Inside Look At Airline Industry During Coronavirus.
To Enter Galapagos You’ll First Have To Spend 14 Days In Isolation

Lots of countries are closing their borders and putting various travel restrictions in place to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
The Galapagos Islands is an isolated archipelago around 1,000km off the coast of Ecuador. To keep the islands safe, Ecuador has a plan now in place. Continue reading To Enter Galapagos You’ll First Have To Spend 14 Days In Isolation
Coronavirus Causes Delta To Cut Flight Capacity More Than For 9/11

Coronavirus continues to spread around the world.
The pandemic is causing disruptions to just about everything from businesses to school to shopping. (Good luck finding toilet paper in the store!)
The Coronavirus is also severely disrupting travel with cruises being stopped and countries even closing their borders to visitors. Continue reading Coronavirus Causes Delta To Cut Flight Capacity More Than For 9/11
