We regularly take meat as I am very fussy about quality. I agree with all the advice offered. Vac packed is key.

Years back, we stopped over in SJU for a few days. I packed a ratty, monogrammed LLBean tote bag on top layer of a duffel bag. Someone at SJU airport took it out of my duffle. When I posted about it on a forum, someone commented that the baggage handlers needed to to carry their loot! I got a good laugh out of that.

Fitzhughlaw - will you be down early February?