Airport Layovers

These are just some ideas I think you should take advantage of while traveling in different cities. There is a lot to do and sometimes you get them done while you're out on a layover. I'd like to split this up into two parts: Layovers that are under five hours and layovers that are over five hours.

Layovers that are under five hours:

• check out the restaurant scene at the airport. A lot of the newly renovated airports are putting in some of the newest and best restaurants of that city so that people can get a little taste of the culture.
• A lot of airports that I've been to lately now have museums within them. You can easily find lists of these on the Internet.
• Who doesn't like shopping? Places like Philadelphia international as well as San Francisco international airports are boasting some of the biggest names in fashion and retail. If you have some time, they've definitely got the goods.
• Be productive. Your airline most likely has some sort of club which has access to Wi-Fi as well as various other small perks that you should take advantage of. Some of these come at a cost, but it helps out a lot of times if you're a business traveler and need to get that report done on time and out the door.

 Layovers that are over five hours:

• usually large layovers are for international travelers. Spend some time studying up on international laws and customs to make sure you don't make any purchases that you can't bring home.
• A lot of airports like London Heathrow provide city tours on buses that you can take from the airport to the city to grab a bite to eat and come back in time for your connecting flight.
• What's better than shopping? Tax-free/duty-free shopping of course! When flying internationally, you can access duty-free shops to find that ultra deal that you've always been looking for.
• you can also try taking a cab to the downtown of that city to get a little bit more flavor of what the nightlife and the locals are all into.