destination: airport

July 22nd, 2014

From butterfly gardens to Rodin exhibits, airports are no longer just a means of travel, but a destination unto themselves.

 

FREQUENT (BUTTER)FLIERS

The butterfly garden at Changi Airport Singapore contains more than 1,000 butterflies, a peaceful garden, and a waterfall.

 

NAMASTE, TRAVELER

Perfect your poses in the mirrored Yoga Room at San Francisco International Airport where yoga mats are provided for travelers.

 

PASSPORT STAMPS AND REMBRANDTS

Espace Museés at Charles de Gaulle Airport features rotating exhibits of original paintings and sculptures from museums such as Musée Rodin.

 

BOTTLE OR TAP?

The atrium beer garden at Munich Airport shelters real chestnut trees and has live entertainment.

 

SKATE OVER YOUR LAYOVER

The “Ice Forest” skating rink at Incheon International Airport is open all-year. Cool factor: made entirely from synthetic ice, skaters will stay dry even if they fall.

 

PUTT AWAY THE JET LAG

SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course at Hong Kong International Airport offers nine holes on an artificial island in T2. Travelers can take classes, rent equipment, and even golf at night.

 

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