A new section of Manchester Airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2 departure lounge opened to the public earlier this morning, with six new shops and eateries joining an already extensive array of options for passengers travelling through the terminal over the school summer holidays. 

Renowned high street brands LEGO®, Rituals and Pandora are opening their first units at Manchester Airport, and new options for those wanting to grab a bite to eat or drink before they catch their flight include coffee giant Starbucks, baguette specialists Upper Crust, and juice bar Joe & The Juice.

With the countdown to the Route 66 centenary well underway, the spotlight is on the classic motels, neon signs, and dusty highways of America’s most storied road. But just a short two-hour roll south from Amarillo—along a stretch of open West Texas road—Lubbock waits with cold brews, live music, and a deep sense of soul that travellers won’t want to miss.

While not technically on Route 66, Lubbock’s the kind of place where the spirit of the Mother Road lives on—laid-back, full of character, and rooted in stories that go for miles.

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