Best US Airports to be Stranded In

With travel plans spiraling out of control on a daily basis, more and more travelers are getting stranded in airports.  Try to entertain yourself while dealing with flight delays at one of these posh, full-service airports in the United States.

Top Five Airports:

* San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Highlights include:

~the famous Boudin’s Bakery

~High-end shopping at Burberry, Coach and Gucci

~XpressSpa services including massages and facials

~Museum exhibits throughout

~Shower facilities

~Play area for children

* Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

~Free Wi-Fi

~Beautiful views of the Wasatch Mountains

~Several restaurants including The Terrace, Wall Street Deli, Juice Works, Squatter’s Pub and Bakers de Normandie

~Award-winning in pollution prevention, recycling and as the best on-time airport for departures in the past.


* Portland International Airport (PDX)

~Named Nation’s Best Airport by Conde Nast Traveler three years in a row

~Free WiFi

~PDX is eco-friendly (new solar panels produce electricity and the Best of Nike store is powered by 75% solar energy)

~No sales tax

~Restaurants include local favorites Pizza Schmizza, Rose City Cafe and Laurelwood Brewing Company.

* McCarran International Airport (LAS)

~Slot machines!

~Aviation museum

~Massage stations

~Free Wi-Fi

~Storage lockers

~Oxygen bar

~Restaurants Flatbreadz, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Chili’s Too,

~The Jose Cuervo Tequileria

~Shopping at The Candy Shoppe, Lids, Las Vegas Fruits & Nuts, T-Shirts LTD, Ethel’s Chocolates and Brookstone.

* Miami International Airport (MIA)

~At the Jetsetter Spa travelers can get manicures, pedicures, massages and  spray tans

~ Ongoing art exhibitions

~Salon

~30 dining options including cuisine from Cuba, the Caribbean, Japan and more.