5 ways to pass time in the airport
This past weekend, I spent about 10 hours in the Miami airport. A few of those hours were spent waiting for my sister’s flight to come in from Denver, and a few were spent with her after having turned in our rental car and waiting for our flights.
As usual, this holiday season is predicted to see lots of airport delays, so here are a few of my favorite suggestions on how to pass the time:
5. Relax and unwind with a pedi or mani. Many major airports now offer manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials and other beauty treatments. For $25, I was able to face the world with fresh feet after a pedicure in MIA.
4. Relaxation stations are your new best friend. Many airports, like Dallas and Miami, have what I like to call “the relaxation station”: Brookstone (or other stores of the like). Where else can you get a free five minute massage in a massage chair and purchase gadgets that can help your sleep be even sweeter on that long flight?
3. Catch up on your flicks. Many major airports now offer “vending” machines with DVD and console rentals. For just a few dollars, you can rent a flick you missed and forget about the fact that you have a horrible layover.
2. Let the social butterfly out. Airport bars are one of the most interesting places to meet people. Each person has a different story of where they have been and where they’re going, and this is the place to flock to hear those stories and to tell your own.
1. Shop, but be careful. While it’s no mall, some airports do offer decent shopping. If you’re traveling internationally, you may be able to find a good deal through duty-free shopping. But beware when shopping in the airport: Just because you have time to kill doesn’t mean you should use it blowing your money. When in a “$10 gift boutique,” ask yourself, would I pay $10 for this faux-silk hankie if I weren’t stuck in an airport?
Happy Thanksgiving, and happy travels!
-Lindsay Goodier, NewsOK.com Editor
Travelers wait for their flight in Burbank, Calif. on Monday. AP Photo
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