Zoos and Aquarium In New York City Opening To Visitors On July 24

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It’s been quite some time since the animals at New York City Zoos and the aquarium have seen visitors due to COVID-19. That’s all going to change in less than two weeks.

On July 24, the Bronx, Central Park, Prospect Park and Queens Zoos will reopen. People will also be able to check out the New York Aquarium in Coney Island, Brooklyn again. Continue reading Zoos and Aquarium In New York City Opening To Visitors On July 24

Win A Trip For 2 To Destination Of Your Choice OR $7,500 Check

destinationTrip Advisor and wine company Ruffino are giving away a trip for two to the destination of the winner’s choice!

The winner’s trip is valued at up to $8,000! If you win the prize and would rather have the cash, you can walk away with a check for $7,500. Not too shabby! Continue reading Win A Trip For 2 To Destination Of Your Choice OR $7,500 Check

Get A FREE Drink From Shake Shack With $20+ Site Orders

Shake ShackIt’s no secret that Shake Shack is my favorite fast-casual restaurant. (I’ve written many posts about them over the years…)

When it comes to the burger debate between Shack, Five Guys and In-N-Out, there’s no question as to who comes out on top… Yes, it’s Shake Shack!

From time to time Shack has special  promos. Here’s one that can help you stay hydrated over the next couple of months. Continue reading Get A FREE Drink From Shake Shack With $20+ Site Orders

A Stop On The Anthony Bourdain Food Trail: Kubel’s- Barnegat Light

Anthony BourdainA little over a year back the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail officially debuted in New Jersey.

At the time the trail came out, we had previously visited 3 of the 10 stops. A few weeks back we visited the first stop on the trail, the very tasty Hiram’s Roadstand.

Restaurants featured on food-travel TV shows can be hit or miss but those visited by Anthony Bourdain have always been pretty safe bets at being excellent. Continue reading A Stop On The Anthony Bourdain Food Trail: Kubel’s- Barnegat Light

Visiting The Amazing Justin Bieber Canyon in South Iceland

Justin BieberIt’s hard to believe that it was just a year ago that the Michael W Travels family visited Iceland.

We all had an incredible time during our road trip around the country. We loved Iceland so much that I was close to booking trips back a couple of times.

Iceland is filled with probably some of the most of amazing natural sites in the world. While doing research, we never expected to find an incredible canyon to visit thanks to Justin Bieber! Continue reading Visiting The Amazing Justin Bieber Canyon in South Iceland

Find Out What We Tried During A Visit To McDonald’s India

McDonald's IndiaDuring the summer of 2019, the Michael W Travels family went on a four-week trip around South Asia, visiting five countries.

During our travels, we love stopping into McDonald’s to see what local/ unique menu items might be available. It’s also something our kids look forward to!

The last country we visited during our trip was India. I was definitely curious to see what was being offered at McDonald’s India! Continue reading Find Out What We Tried During A Visit To McDonald’s India

Unique McD’s Closing, Travel Souvenir Getting A Lot Of Use Thanks To COVID-19, Anthony Bourdain Food Trail, Amazing Natural Site & More- The Rehash!

RehashOver the weekend we stayed in a hotel for the first time in months.

We spent a couple of days checking out some boardwalks along the Jersey Shore where we visited a couple of lighthouses and ate some tasty food.

How has your week gone when it comes to miles, points and travel? Continue reading Unique McD’s Closing, Travel Souvenir Getting A Lot Of Use Thanks To COVID-19, Anthony Bourdain Food Trail, Amazing Natural Site & More- The Rehash!

Guests At Hotel Must Take $35 COVID-19 Test, Use Of Ovehead Bin Banned On Some Flights, Europe’s Travel Ban, Where Can Americans Travel & More- Travel News

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Continue reading Guests At Hotel Must Take $35 COVID-19 Test, Use Of Ovehead Bin Banned On Some Flights, Europe’s Travel Ban, Where Can Americans Travel & More- Travel News

An Amazing Natural Site: The To-Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa

SamoaDuring the summer of 2017, the Michael W Travels family went on a five week trip around the Pacific.

During the trip, my family visited five island nations; Tonga, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Samoa, and Vanuatu (plus American Samoa). In addition, I went on my own to spend 9.5 hours on Christmas Island, Kiribati.

When thinking about amazing natural sites, the one that always comes to mind is our experience in Samoa. Continue reading An Amazing Natural Site: The To-Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa

A Stop On The Anthony Bourdain Food Trail: Hiram’s Roadstand

Anthony BourdainThe late Anthony Bourdain has inspired many around the world to make food a big part of their travels.

While planning to visit new places, I look for ideas where to eat based on places featured on Food/ Travel shows. Places recommended by Anthony Bourdain tend to just about always be really good.

On the New Jersey episode of Parts Unknown (which aired back in 2015), Bourdain visited Hiram’s Roadstand in Fort Lee. Since seeing the episode, I’ve wanted to visit. Continue reading A Stop On The Anthony Bourdain Food Trail: Hiram’s Roadstand