If the airport is big enough, they’ll usually have one store that has more unique items than the usual souvenir junk. I’ve bought some nice souvenirs in the Madrid airport that everyone compliments, but I’ve never found them elsewhere.What?? John, you should have gotten them some wind-up chattering teeth from the convention. The kids would have loved them. ;-)
If I knew someone expected a gift, I’d shop before I got to the airport. The only thing I ever bought at the airport (other than drinks or a magazine) was a stole to keep warm
You can get some really cool things at airport stores. You just have to know where to look. I think it’s nice that he wants to get the kids something. :-)
The last time I travelled, I made sure I had everything I needed, such as batteries for the camera. (film in the old days) I noted these items were available at the connecting airports – but no stated price! This means you pay full flaming retail – about double what you’d paid at home.
Agent54 about 12 years ago
When I traveled for work I would get the kids snow globes and pennants (state or college) from each airport. easy to buy light to carry.
richardkel about 12 years ago
The toy dog looks like Farley.
psychlady about 12 years ago
Snow globes and key chains are a good idea!
lightenup Premium Member about 12 years ago
If the airport is big enough, they’ll usually have one store that has more unique items than the usual souvenir junk. I’ve bought some nice souvenirs in the Madrid airport that everyone compliments, but I’ve never found them elsewhere.What?? John, you should have gotten them some wind-up chattering teeth from the convention. The kids would have loved them. ;-)
mroy1160 Premium Member about 12 years ago
It was so easy in The “Beanie Baby Craze”
vldazzle about 12 years ago
If I knew someone expected a gift, I’d shop before I got to the airport. The only thing I ever bought at the airport (other than drinks or a magazine) was a stole to keep warm
gmforde about 12 years ago
You can get some really cool things at airport stores. You just have to know where to look. I think it’s nice that he wants to get the kids something. :-)
keltii about 12 years ago
I see Garfield in amongst the toys!
Ray-Bear about 12 years ago
snow-globes are not allowed on planes any more!
tuslog64 about 12 years ago
The last time I travelled, I made sure I had everything I needed, such as batteries for the camera. (film in the old days) I noted these items were available at the connecting airports – but no stated price! This means you pay full flaming retail – about double what you’d paid at home.
msmaddog01 about 12 years ago
Does any one remember when the kids were grown, Michael has a family, Elizabeth was about to get married, then zap we’re back at the beginning?
missjunebug about 12 years ago
Aren’t most airport shops located beyond check-in? What ever you buy Would have to be approved for carrying on.
Petemejia77 about 12 years ago
For a second I thought that was older Elizabeth . I miss that timeline!
iced tea about 12 years ago
Buy them storybooks or keychains with the location on them.Stuffed animals are good gifts too.
Gretchen's Mom about 12 years ago
I’d never buy anything at an airport souvenir shop. The prices there on everything are absolutely out of this world expensive!
trekkermint about 12 years ago
got a navajo horsehair pottery vase for 5 dollars, marked down from 50 at an airport shop
Shikamoo Premium Member about 12 years ago
I know what she is thinking. I worked in retail too many years not to.
Carito about 1 year ago
Kids Michael and Lizzie’s age wouldn’t know what’s in an airport gift shop - or care where it came from!