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.