9 of the best ways to pass time in the airport
These will help time 'fly'
Waiting for your flight at an airport can be the worst part of your holiday, so we have put together the best ways to keep yourself entertained.
1. Treat Yourself
Most airports in the UK now have beauty rooms and massage chairs, so sit back, relax and pamper yourself whilst you wait for your boarding call.
2. Shop till you drop
Everyone loves a duty free shop at the airport, so whether you’re just browsing or buying, it’s the perfect way to pass time.
3. Guess the traveller
We love a bit of people watching, so why not make a game of it and match the traveller to their chosen destination.
4. Try the local delicacies
We all know aeroplane food isn’t up to much, so pig out at one of the airport restaurants before boarding.
5. Plane spotting
Don’t worry, we don’t mean you have to get the binoculars out and jot down plane numbers, but you’ll be surprised at how fun watching planes land and take-off really can be.
6. Make use of the freebies
Enjoy samples galore at the airport! Perfume, alcohol or make-up, they love giving us free stuff so go and get them!
7. VIP Lounge
Splash out and attend the VIP lounge. With free drinks, food and luxury seats this is the place to be.
8. Catch up on your favourite TV series
Find a comfy chair and sit back to catch up on your favourite TV series on your device.
9. Read a book
It’s amazing how fast time can ‘fly’ when you’re submerged into a good book.
Take a look at some incredible Airbnb places:
Log cabin with hot tub, near Bath
The log cabin is a warm, cosy retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Unwind in the hot tub under the stars, or sit and relax on the private deck.
Log cabin with hot tub
The cabin has an open plan lounge with two sofas (one is a sofa bed) as well as a kitchen area with hob, cooker and fridge.
Cosy vintage American caravan, Somerset/Devon/Dorset border
Dip your toes into the rural 1950s with a stay in a comfy, fully refurbished, air-float caravan.
Cosy vintage American caravan
Set in its own private garden with bbq area, outdoor fire pit and dining table, you can collect eggs fresh from the chickens, and don't forget to pet the pigs!
Beautiful Gothic church conversion, near Wells
This gorgeous Gothic church, has been tastefully converted into a six bedroom house, with stunning original features, and sleeps 17 (a few more with a squash)!
Beautiful Gothic church conversion
The converted church is in a peaceful village, 2 miles from the historic Cathedral City of Wells, 30 mins from Bath and Bristol.
Unique holiday experience in a railway carriage, Saint Austell
The SIPHON offers a special glamping holiday where your carbon footprint will be minimal - as they source as much as they can from local suppliers and ask guests to recycle/compost.
Unique holiday experience in a railway carriage
The SIPHON is off grid - solar power provides electricity for lighting and charging mobile phones - and there is a 'green' waterless toilet. A really exciting and different holiday experience with outside space for barbecuing and play.
Boatel, Machynlleth
Be under no illusion this is like camping under a wooden roof! Not glamping or a hotel. Boatel guests share the boat roofed shed with other guests and residents and no one has exclusivity on this structure.
Boatel
The boat is old and dusty with the occasional spider, an unusual and quirky experience!
The views are stunning. Sorry no dogs but there are two friendly dogs that live there, cats and ex-caged chickens.
Lovely old house and art deco cinema, Axbridge
A fabulous, stylish place to stay for a group or a family holiday! Not ideal for the crazier hen parties (though open to discuss details of your particular needs).
Lovely old house and art deco cinema
This is a fabulous place to stay in a restored old Georgian coaching inn (with older parts) on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Stylish and quirky, with contemporary art and fittings as well as vintage and antique furnishings, the house accommodates at least 11 people.
Spiral straw bale studio, near Canterbury
This house as a beautiful and unique hand-built straw bale studio overlooking open countryside.
Spiral straw bale studio
It has great transport links to Canterbury's historic centre and nearby beaches and a garden location, with a secluded patio for al fresco dining.
Garden refuge in style, Naunton, Cheltenham
This cabin has the feel of a true hideaway, with the light of the pond outside reflecting on the ceiling, you could be anywhere.
Garden refuge in style
This is an unusual space in a beautiful Cotswold garden. It is very calming and romantic. In addition you could rent the Quintessential Cotswold Cottage located in the same romantic garden.
Romany caravan at Bush Meadows, near Bude
This is a unique stay in a traditional Romany caravan furnished with some mod cons to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Romany caravan at Bush Meadows
The caravan has an electric stove, lights, television, DVD player and tea making facilities.
Stargazer in country garden, Holcombe Rogus
A rustic stargazer where you can fall asleep watching the stars and wake up to the sound of birdsong! A rural spot, far from street lighting, the sky lights up on clear nights.
Stargazer in country garden
Simple, basic, but unusual accommodation. This is a wooden A-frame structure with enough room for two to sleep in with a mainly glass roof.
Here be dragons..., Westhall
Echoing the medieval mapping practice of placing dragons and mythological beasts in uncharted seas, the phrase, "here be dragons" has become shorthand for that which is fascinating and unexplored.
Here be dragons...
Here's an opportunity to conduct your own exploration of a previously uncharted house (meaning its not been available to stay in) . A choice of two beautiful bedrooms each with en suite bathroom (bath and digital shower-over) in this award-winning oak frame building (built 2011) known locally as the Dragon House.
Dairsie Castle, Fife
Dairsie Castle is a unique self-catered property which sleeps 14. Located close to St. Andrews (15 minutes drive) and Edinburgh (1 hour drive), it is an ideal setting for a holiday to explore the heart of Scotland.
Dairsie Castle
First sited in the 12th Century, Dairsie has been the location of secret Scottish parliaments, military sieges, and safe haven for escapee monarchs (James VI and I in 1583).
Wherever you decide to go, and whoever you decide to go with, make sure you enjoy your time off.
Happy holidays!