3 Ways to Airport Lux

1.) Escape to a Lounge

You don’t need to fly first class to enjoy the luxury of a lounge. Many lounges offer day passes on days before your flight. We especially dig Delta’s Sky Club, located in airports throughout America. Fifty bucks grants you access to the super-posh lounges, where you can nosh on yummy, decidedly non-airport food while you enjoy free WiFi. The best part? You don’t need to be flying Delta to treat yourself to a pass. Luxury sans exclusivity gets a thumbs up in our book.

2.) Get Your Endorphins

Flight delays are aggravating. Why not work through your frustration at the gym? Many airports have great workout spots where you can work up a sweat. Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport Hilton Athletic Club is a choice place to burn some pre-flight calories, or just take a rejuvenating dip in their pool. Or, if you’re hoping to avoid the sin in Las Vegas, check out the primo gym in the McCarran International Airport. Nothing frays your nerves like nearly missing a flight. Say sayonara to traffic by picking a fab hotel in the airport. We love the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, a soundproof, luxury hotel, merely two minutes from the departure lounge at Vancouver International Airport. There’s no way you’ll miss your flight — unless, of course, you get distracted by the view of the Rockies as you relax in the day spa.

3.) Go Luggage Free

As much fun as it is trying to wrangle all your luggage through airport security (not to mention those tiny bathroom stalls), we’ve found a better way. Ship your bags ahead of time with Luggage Forward. This way, you can stick to a single stylish carry on on the day of your flight. Fill it with moisture-rich products like Philosophy’s Hope in a Bottle and Fresh’s Sugar Lip Treatment to assure you arrive looking hydrated and A-list amazing.