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  1. TexasTea avatar

    RE: currency exchange at Atlanta Airport

    by TexasTea 31 May 2012

    Hi Donolama, Are you just passing through Atlanta or are you in the city (or any U.S. city) at all? We obtained SA Rands at our local…

  2. deanomarks avatar

    Road trip Austin, Texas to LA, California

    by deanomarks 29 May 2012

    Hello, In about two weeks time (11th/ 12th June 2012) I am thinking of hiring a car and road tripping it from Austin (/Dallas) to LA…

  3. Usher73 avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by Usher73 22 May 2012

    Grapevine Mills? One of the least interesting places in the area.

  4. JaneoftheJungle avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by JaneoftheJungle 22 May 2012

    There's a mall 4 miles from the airport. Guess where I'm heading????

  5. bleen68 avatar

    Questions about new Atlanta International Terminal

    by bleen68 19 May 2012

    I just saw a notice that the new international terminal has opened in Atlanta. It has it's own entrance and parking. Locals will no…

  6. tiltedflipcurves avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by tiltedflipcurves 16 May 2012

    Odds of fortuitous timing are low, but check mlb.com to see whether the Texas Rangers are hosting a day game while you're there. Otherwise,…

  7. JaneoftheJungle avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by JaneoftheJungle 16 May 2012

    #16 that is mostly my expereince with US airports...I avoid them at all costs. A distinct lack of smiling faces... As for everybody…

  8. goldencane avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by goldencane 15 May 2012

    #14 Too bad it's only 8 hours, but there could be worse airports for a layover. In regards to restaurants at the air port [here is…

  9. goldencane avatar

    RE: Disneyland to Disneyworld

    by goldencane 15 May 2012

    Between NO and GC: -Austin, TX: Awesome live music, state capitol, a whole lot of festivals -New Braunfels, TX: Kids (or adults) might…

  10. SDBH avatar

    RE: Sea-Tac: another one bites the dust

    by SDBH 15 May 2012

    Hate to hear that SEA-Tac is converting. I fly in there about every other month. Some of the off-site rental hubs are nice (thinking…

  11. DickDastardly avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by DickDastardly 15 May 2012

    DFW Airport? Welcome to the third world! From my experience there last week, you won't be sightseeing or sitting in any lounges- 8 hours…

  12. Usher73 avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by Usher73 15 May 2012

    Look for Dickey's or Railhead barbecue in the airport, or if you leave it, [Davids Barbecue|http://www.davidsbarbecue.com/menu.html] on…

  13. JaneoftheJungle avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by JaneoftheJungle 15 May 2012

    My what a dilligent bunch! Correct - I will be flying for 20 hours to get there from Australia so will have to clear customs to then…

  14. itzawonnder avatar

    Re: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by itzawonnder 15 May 2012

    Take a tour of Cowboys Stadium. You will need a car or cab to get there.

  15. Usher73 avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by Usher73 14 May 2012

    It's still there, owned by Six Flags now.

  16. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by SoloHobo 14 May 2012

    Is that wet n wild still around next to Arlington Baseball park...its so damn hot in the big D that is where I would take my bones...…

  17. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by bzookaj 14 May 2012

    >The tram is inside security, so you won't have to get scanned, searched, or patted down. They have to go though security anyway because…

  18. Usher73 avatar

    Re: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by Usher73 14 May 2012

    If you're not arriving or leaving at Terminal D, take the airport tram to Terminal D. It's the newest, and has the best variety of restauran…

  19. laketraveller avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by laketraveller 14 May 2012

    yaguri - The OP states she has an eight hour lay-over, her profile says she's from Oz and she mentions clearing immigrations and customs;…

  20. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by bzookaj 14 May 2012

    #6, yes, they are going +to+ xCanada, but the OP themselves indicated the need to go through immigrations and customs upon arrival, strongly…

  21. BubbaK avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by BubbaK 14 May 2012

    Jane, congrats for not looking for a 38.75 liter hat.

  22. nrclibn avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by nrclibn 14 May 2012

    Fear not, http://www.dfwairport.com/shops/finder.php?type=shops indicates you still have options within the airport.

  23. JaneoftheJungle avatar

    Re: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by JaneoftheJungle 14 May 2012

    Dang it.... Looks like plan foiled to get me one of those ole ten gallon hats and matchin boots! Better pack my gym gear instead by the…

  24. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by bzookaj 14 May 2012

    What #1 said. The airport really is in the middle of nowhere, and transit is not easy (which means you consume even more time getting…

  25. laketraveller avatar

    RE: Dallas / Ft Worth Layover...anything to do?

    by laketraveller 14 May 2012

    You'll have to clear both immigrations and customs regardless of whether or not you leave the airport if you are arriving on an internationa…

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