Beyond the buffets
No one likes being in the airport. It’s a necessary evil so many of us put up with just to get to our desired vacation destination. To be frank, it sucks. That is, unless you’ve got lounge access, of course. Some airport lounges are so swanky these days, you might even find it hard to leave. Here are some of the fanciest.
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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, JFK, USA
Virgin Atlantic’s Clubhouse oozes fun and funky style, and we’d expect nothing less from one of the coolest airlines in the business. The striking red ball sofa is an excellent place to relax with a drink, and you’d be hard pressed not to fall asleep in some of the body-hugging soft seating.
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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, JFK, USA
If you didn’t bring a laptop or book, have no fear – there’s a pool table to keep you entertained and TVs all around. And for dinner, you can dine from the à la carte menu with options like pulled pork sliders or vegetable dim sum.
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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, JFK, USA
The spa, though, is the highlight here: expect head, neck and shoulder massages, hot stone treatments and wonderful head massages. There are even relaxation pods to help keep you feeling zen well before your flight.
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Punta Cana VIP Lounge, Dominican Republic
Why end a luxury break in the Caribbean at a busy, stuffy departures lounge when you could check into the VIP lounge at Punta Cana International Airport? This pay-to-use lounge takes the edge off the disappointment of leaving this idyllic isle, with its complimentary buffet and ample soft seating.