Stranded & Stressed? Here is our Holiday Golightly List of Airport Spas for a little relief.

AMSTERDAM
BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON
BOSTON
BRUSSELS
CALGARY
CANCUN
CHICAGO
CINCINNATI
COLUMBUS
DALLAS
DENVER
DETROIT
FORT MYERS
FRANKFURT
HONG KONG
HOUSTON
HURGHADA
INDIANAPOLIS
JOHANNESBURG
LAS VEGAS
LONDON - HEATHROW
MIAMI
MILAN - MALPENSA
MUNICH
NASHVILLE
NEW YORK - JFK
NEWARK
ORLANDO
OTTAWA
PARIS - DE GAULLE
PARIS - ORLY
PHILADELPHIA
PITTSBURGH
QUAD CITY INTL
RALEIGH/DURHAM
REYKJAVIK
ROME - CIAMPINO
ROME - FIUMICINO
SACRAMENTO
SAN FRANCISCO
SEATTLE/TACOMA
SEOUL - INCHON
SHARM-EL-SHEIKH
SINGAPORE
TORONTO
VANCOUVER
WASHINGTON DC - DULLES

 

 

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SCHIPOL(AMS)

BACK TO LIFE, located on Departures level between the E-Gates and the F-Gates, offers 10- and 20- minute chair massages and aqua massage treatments. The aqua massage is you, fully clothed, lying in a futuristic pod-thing, while water jets spray and massage behind protective material in the pod. www.backtolife.nl

XPRESSSPA is now open and conveniently located on the first floor in Departure Lounge 2. It is open daily from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and no appointment is necessary.
www.xpresspa.com

 

BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON (BWI)

DESTINATION RELAXATION is located at Pier A, adjacent to Gate 6. 410-691-0562 www.destination-relax.com.

BOSTON, MA - LOGAN INTL (BOS)

POLISHED SPA is located in Terminal C, offering a wide range of facials, manicures, massages and beauty products.

JET SETTER MINI SPA - Located on the departures level, Concourse C.

XPRESSSPA is now open Terminal B.
www.xpresspa.com

THE HILTON HEALTH CLUB AND SPA is directly connected to the airport and offers full health club and spa facilities. Walk across the connecting sky bridge, or take the complimentary shuttle. A wide range of massage and spa treatments are available. 617.568.6700

 

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (BRU)

Be Relax Spa
Terminal 1
www.berelax.com

 

CALGARY, AB, CANADA (YYC)

ORAOXYGEN - Calgary boasts the original OraOxygen location, the world’s first airport oxygen wellness spa. A 15-minute Oxygen Lounge session enhances stamina, eliminates fatigue, minimizes toxic build-up and intensifies mental alertness. OraOxygen also offers a full roster of spa treatments. Located on the Departures Level behind the Air Canada check-in counters. 403.717.3744, calgary@oraoxygen.net www.ora-oxygen.com

MASSAGE GARAGE offers full body and chair massages at The Clinic, located on the Departures level, Main Terminal West. An aqua massage treatment center is located inside security at Gate D. The aqua massage is you, fully clothed, lying in a futuristic pod-thing, while water jets spray and massage behind protective material in the pod.

CANCUN, MEXICO (CUN)

THE SALON SPA is located at Terminal 2, offering mainly manicures and neck and shoulder massages - on the second level. Head towards Gates A1-A13.

XPRESSSPA is now open with two convenient locations in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.
www.xpresspa.com

CHICAGO, IL - O'HARE (ORD)

BACKRUB HUB - Located in Terminal Three, this simple alcove offers chair massages skillfully administered by licensed therapists in 10 to 30 minute increments. 773.601.0630

THE HILTON ATHLETIC CLUB - Located in Terminal Two, the club’s amenities rival most ordinary gyms and allow you to travel without skipping your workout. The club also features certified massage therapists, tanning beds, a steam room, lap pool and sauna. 773.601.1723

CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY (CVG)

10 MINUTE MANICURE offers manicures, pedicures, and chair massage at its Concourse B location and manicures, pedicures, chair massage, and reflexology at Concourse C.
www.10minutemanicure.com

COLUMBUS, OH - PORT COLUMBUS (CMH)

MASSAGE BAR offers 15 and 30 minute chair and foot massages and is located at Concourse B. Happy Hour (first hour of the day) offers $1 off massages (Sun-Fri 7AM-8PM; Sa 9AM-4PM ) www.massagebar.com

DALLAS/FT. WORTH, TX (DFW)

THE GRAND HYATT DFW STAY FIT SPA offers body treatments, full body massage, facial/skin care treatments, hand and pedicure treatments, and hair removal. It also has a 24-hour fitness centre.
www.granddfw.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/activities/spa/index.jsp?offsiteActId=5156791

XPRESSPA in Terminal A and Terminal D. www.xpresspa.com

DENVER, CO (DEN)

A MASSAGE is located in Concourses A and B. Massage therapists will loosen you up with a quick 20-minute chair massage. During a longer layover, indulge in a 90 minute full body table massage. 303.342.6821

 

DETROIT, MI (DTW)

ORAOXYGEN - As the name implies, the premier specialty at this spa is oxygen therapy. Set in the midst of a minimalist white and chrome interior, the oxygen stations are reputed to boost the immune system, eliminate jet lag, calm the nervous system and improve sleep. Traditional spa treatments are also available. 734.247.4770
www.ora-oxygen.com

 

FORT MYERS, FL (RSW)

10 MINUTE MANICURE offers manicures, pedicures, and chair massage at its Concourse D location; pre-security, just outside Concourse D.
www.10minutemanicure.com

 

FRANKFURT, GERMANY (FRA)

Be Relax Spa
Terminal 2

www.berelax.com

 

HONG KONG, CHINA (HGK)

Regal Airport Hotel Health Spa and Pool
Full menu of services, including gymnasium, fitness center, aerobics, sauna, steam room, massage services, spa beauty treatments. Connect from the hotel to the Passenger terminal of Hong Kong International Airport via the sky-way.
http://www.regalairport.com

Plaza Hair & Beauty Salon - offers a wide range of beauty & wellness treatments from massage, to mani/pedi, to haircuts & coloring.

Plaza Hair & Beauty Salon:
6T507, Passenger Terminal Building, HKIA (near Gate 15)

Wellness Salon:
3P004, Level 3, Terminal 2, SkyPlaza, HKIA

www.plaza-ppl.com

 

HOUSTON, TX - GEORGE BUSH INTL (IAH)

XPRESSSPA is now open in Terminal D.
www.xpresspa.com

 

HURGHADA, EGYPT (HRG)

Be Relax Spa
Terminal 1

www.berelax.com

 

INDIANAPOLIS, IND (IND)

PASSPORT TRAVEL SPA is located in Terminal C. This spa aims to provide quick touch-ups for travelers, with services such as manicures, pedicures and massages. For those passengers making tight connections, “fast-track” treatments cut the service times in half. The spa also offers specially designed male treatments. 317.240.1050
www.passporttravelspa.com

 

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (JHB)

THE INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT SUN HOTEL offers a health and wellness spa on the 8th Floor of the hotel. Operated by Camelot Spa Treatment & Consultancy Group, the spa offers a comprehensive range of health, skin and body treatments. For more info email: zngubane2000@yahoo.com

 

LAS VEGAS, NV - MCCARRAN INTL (LAS)

XPRESSPA in Terminal 1, Gate D. www.xpresspa.com

 

LONDON, ENGLAND - HEATHROW (LHR)

THE MOLTON BROWN TRAVEL SPA is located in British Airways Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 Departures Lounges at Heathrow Airport, offers complimentary spa treatments to British Airways customers traveling First Class and Club World, as well as to gold cardholders. The menu includes a variety of massages, circulation and reflex therapies and hydrotherapy showers specially designed for travelers. www.moltonbrown.co.uk

 

MIAMI, FL (MIA)

JETSETTER SPA located in Terminal H offers massages, pedicures, manicures and the only "sleep pods" at any U.S. airport.

MILAN, ITALY - MALPENSA (MXP)

Be Relax Spa
Alitalia Link

www.berelax.com

MUNICH, GERMANY (MUC)

KEMPINSKI HEALTH CLUB - Health club with pool, sauna, steam bath and fitness equipment. The health club also offers massages.

 

NASHVILLE, TN (BNA)

MASSAGE BAR - This small kiosk, offers 2 locations - B Concourse & C Concourse, promises to relieve the pain of the cabin-cramped passenger by administering 15 to 30 minute “shots” of muscle and tension relief. The chair-massages are administered with special attention to personal preferences and problem areas. The first hour of the day is Happy Hour, with $1 off. B Concourse hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-7PM; Sa - CLOSED; Su 12PM-6PM. C Concourse hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM; Sa 9AM-4PM; Su 12PM-8PM 615.275.0065 www.massagebar.com

 

NEW YORK, NY - KENNEDY (JFK)

ELMIS TRAVEL SPA offers 15 minute treatments, including skin therapies, chair
massage and Spot-On Power Back Massage treatments. It is located at Terminal 7. A
complimentary massage is offered to passengers flying FIRST or Club World, and
Gold Executive Club members flying long haul.
www.elemis.com/Locations/travelspa.aspx

XPRESS SPA has several locations in Terminal 1 (Arrivals, Kiosk Gate 3, and Gate 5), Terminal 4 - Main Atrium, Terminal 7. Xpresspa offers massages, nail care, skin care, and waxing. www.xpresspa.com

Molton Brown Travel Spa - Molton Brown Travel Spa is located in British Airways Terminal 7 and offers complimentary spa treatments to British Airways customers traveling First Class and Club World, as well as to gold cardholders. The Travel Spa delivers a range of services tailored to travelers’ pre and post flight needs. www.moltonbrown.co.uk

THE OASIS DAY SPA is located at the Jet Blue Airways Terminal 6 has a wide variety of treatments that are customized for travellers. The full-service spa features massage, skin care, and nail care treatments. A retail store is located on the premises. www.oasisdayspanyc.com

10 MINUTE MANICURE offers manicures, pedicures, and chair massage at its Terminal 8 - #B-8 location, AND Terminal 3 location (Delta) .
www.10minutemanicure.com

 

NEWARK, NJ (EWR)

d-parture spa
Terminal C, Gate 92
1-866-d-parture
(973) 242-3444
email: info@departurespa.com d-parture spa is the brainchild of conceptual originator Lenny Stern and fashion designer Gina Stern. The spa was created, with the help of designers, to meet the mind-body needs of time-poor and world-weary travelers making their way through Newark International Airport. d-parture spa opened a second location in 2002 at Newark International Airport Terminal B, located across from the Duty Free Shop. Services at both locations include manicures pedicures, chair massages, full body massage, European facials and oxygen therapy.

MASSAGE BAR offers 15 and 30 minute chair massages. Located at Terminal A, and the A-3 Connector Gates 30-39. www.massagebar.com

 

ORLANDO, FL (MCO)

D_PARTURE SPA offers haircuts, manicures and waxing, chair, foot and full body massage, and packages that include a variety of services. www.departurespa.com

 

OTTAWA, ON, CANADA (YND)

10 MINUTE MANICURE offers manicures, pedicures, chair massage, and reflexology.
www.10minutemanicure.com

PARIS, FRANCE - CHARLES DE GAULLE (CDG)

Be Relax Spa
Locations in most terminals -- visit website (www.berelax.com)for individual phone numbers and email addresses for each CDG kiosk.
Be Relax provides relaxation and beauty services at the heart of airports and business around the world. Day after day, Be Relax professionals provide support with our relaxation centres when you most need to take a break. Your time is precious to us. Our services are designed to be of short duration and without requiring appointments while maintaining the utmost standard of quality. We also offer you a wide ranging product line of high quality accessories to make your trips more agreeable.

 

PARIS, FRANCE - ORLY (ORY)

Be Relax Spa

www.berelax.com

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA (PHL)

XPRESSPA offers manicures, pedicures, massage, facials and waxing. It is located at Terminal C. www.xpresspa.com

 

PITTSBURGH, PA (PIT)

POLISHED SPA offers foot, hand, neck, and back massages. Also on the menu is pedicures, manicures and make-up application. Men's grooming services are also available.
www.polishedonline.com

XPRESSSPA is now open with two convenient locations in Concourse A and Concourse B.
www.xpresspa.com

 

QUAD CITY INTL - MOLINE, IL (MLI)

Two Rivers Massage:

Touch and Go" Chair Massage

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Drop-Ins are welcome!!

 

RALEIGH/DURHAM, NC (RDU)

XPRESSPA offers manicures, pedicures, massage, facials and waxing. It has two locations at Terminals A and C. www.xpresspa.com

 

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (KEF)

Blue Lagoon Shop at Keflavík International Airport offers energizing spa treatments for hands and feet while waiting for your flight. 20 and 50 minute spa treatments are available. The treatments are based on Blue Lagoon geothermal seawater and skin care. They cleanse and nourish the skin and provide relaxation and wellness. BLUE LAGOON AIRPORT TREATMENTS ONLINE

 

ROME, ITALY - CIAMPINO (CIA)

Be Relax Spa
Pier B, and, Satellite C
www.berelax.com

 

ROME, ITALY - FIUMICINO (FIO)

Be Relax Spa
Pier B, and, Satellite C
www.berelax.com

 

SACRAMENTO, CA (SMF)

BUTTER LONDON offers manicures, pedicures, and hand and foot massage.
www.butterlondon.com

MASSAGE BAR offers 15 and 30 minute chair massage and foot massage. It located at Terminal A. www.massagebar.com

 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (SFO)

XPRESSPA offers manicures, pedicures, massage, facials and waxing. It is located at Gateway G, United/American Terminal 3.

www.xpresspa.com

 

SEATTLE/TACOMA, WA (SEA)

MASSAGE BAR - With two locations to serve patrons, in Concourse C and the North Satellite, Massage Bar provides travelers with an efficient chair massage that targets individual problem areas. Get $1 off during Happy Hour (first hour of day) - Mon-Fri 6AM-7PM; Sa 9AM-3:30PM; Su 7AM-8PM 206.431.4444
www.massagebar.com

Located in Concourse C
butterLONDON is a new concept in natural nail care. We offer full service manicures and pedicures with guaranteed hygiene, speed, and stunning results. In addition, we retail our own ground breaking line of non-toxic lacquers and nail treatments featuring the butter LONDON name. All this is available at our beautifully designed spa-kiosks, which make a luxurious statement whether they sit on the concourse at an airport, at the mall, even inside your office building. The butter LONDON brand exudes British elegance with a hint of rock and roll.
www.butterlondon.com

 

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - INCHON (ICN)

Spa at Incheon Airport, Seoul
Fourth Floor, Transit Lounge
Yoga, Massage, Skin-care, Showers, free wi-fi

 

SHARM-EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT (SSH)

Be Relax Spa
Terminals 1 and 2
www.berelax.com

 

SINGAPORE (SIN)

PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGE is a shower, massage, fitness lifestyle lounge features a fitness facility, oxygen therapy, napping suites, body massage and foot reflexology. Located on the 3rd Level Departure/Transit Lounge in Terminal 2.
www.plaza-ppl.com

 

TORONTO, ON, CANADA (YYZ)

Pearson International Airport
10 MINUTE MANICURE offers manicures, pedicures, and chair massage. There are locations at: Terminal 1, Level 2, Pier E&F, Terminal 3, and Terminal 3 Retail Court. www.10minutemanicure.com

 

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA (YVR)

Absolute Spa At YVR
Massages, Nail Care, Full-Service Spa
Passengers and visitors can experience a wide range of luxurious treatments such as the "Layover Pedicure" and the "Happy Landings Warm Stone Massage" at three convenient locations. The Absolute Spa experience is available daily with down to earth prices and pampering that is guaranteed to leave you floating on air.
Phone: 604.270.4772
Location: Level 3, International Departures (Pre-security)
Location: Level 3, U.S. Departures (Post-security)
Location: The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, Level 3 (Pre-security)
Health Club & Spa
After tiring travel or hectic days, the Health Club offers travelers theHealth Club & Spa perfect venue to rejuvenate. The fully equipped center features a jet-swim pool, children's wading pool, whirlpool, sauna's and fitness equipment. Spa at the Fairmont is the perfect place to pamper yourself before and after your trip. Unique spa favorites are available including a variety of treatment options from hydrotherapy to manicures and massage therapy services. Enjoy exclusive treatments and product lines geared to assist guests in conquering jet lag.
Phone: 604.248.2772
Location: The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, International Terminal

 

WASHINGTON DC - DULLES (IAD)

THE MASSAGE BAR is located in Terminal B, Concourse B, Gate B20 Six massage chairs. Prices from $21 for 15 minutes. Early morning flight? The Massage Bar offers a Happy Hour (1st hour of the day) with $1 off massages. Open 8:00-9:00 a.m. daily. Other locations in Nashville, Newark and Seattle www.massagebar.com

10 MINUTE MANICURE offers manicures, pedicures, and chair massage at its Concourse D location - Space Mid-D 15c .
www.10minutemanicure.com

 

*If you have any important updates for this list, or just want to let us know how relaxed you are, email us! holiday@holidaygolightly.com

NOOOOOOO!  The alarm didn't go off.  You haven't finished packing, and still need to drop off the keys with the dog-sitter, get to the airport, find parking...GAAAAAAAH!

Photo:  ProCorbis

This is a likely scenario on Travel Day, so try to prepare as much as possible beforehand:

1)  Plot your travel ensemble in advance:  slip-on, flat shoes for quick security-line (no buckles, laces, zippers, etc) and airport sprinting, stretch denim jeans for comfort, tank top, cardigan sweater, and easy jacket (again no complicated buckles or difficult buttons).  We'd recommend velcro-everything if it wasn't so unattractive.

2)  Print your boarding pass the night before.  This way you will not have to wait in the winding line in front of the counter, and if you have no checked luggage, you can go straight to your gate.  RUN FORREST, RUN!

3)  Get cash the night before: airport machines are occasionally "out of funds", or have enormously long lines.

4)  Accessorize afterward:  Put your watch, belt, and clanky earrings in a side pocket of your purse until after you get through security - this will save you a few seconds, and when you're late, every second counts.  You can actually pull these things off and tuck them in your purse while in line.

5)  Keep your ID and boarding pass handy:  in a pocket, rather tucked into your wallet or daily planner.  You'll need to show it to security, and again, seconds count.

6)  Exercise savvy line tactics:  Pick the security line with solo business travelers, with small bags.  Avoid getting stuck behind families, who will struggle a bit more getting everything together and on the conveyor belt, and might inadvertently put their newborn through the scanner.

7)  3 oz On Top:  Throw the 3 oz Ziploc baggie into your purse, on top, so you can just pull it out and plop it in the small tray.  Once you get through security, you can pack it properly into your carry-on bag.

8)  Go directly to gate:  After making it through security, hopefully with your dignity intact, go directly to your gate.  Do not pass GO, do not collect $200 (unless it's just laying on the floor in front of you), do not stop at any of the shops you see en route.  It is crucial to find your gate first, as it may be much further away that you think.  You do not want to be sipping on your Starbucks triple espresso, perusing the airport map, when you discover you need to take a tram past 3 other terminals, then walk 4 miles to get to your gate.

9)  Use the moving walkways.  The "standers" should be standing to the right side, so you can keep your brisk pace on the left side, and get a little extra distance thanks to the walkway.

And if all else fails

10)  Run Forrest.  Run.

Much like the alphabet game you play while on a roadtrip, where you seek out the letters of the alphabet in billboards, roadsigns and license plates, our airport game is a fun diversion to pass the time and makes people-watching a semi-organized sport.

 

On your next trip, make a checklist and see how many of these you can spot.

Top 10 People To Spot At The Airport:

1)  Business-Guy - talking loudly on his cell phone about moving meetings around, and getting those reports to him ASAP.  He is far more important than you, so try not to be offended when he cuts in front of you in the boarding line after whacking you with his briefcase.

2)  Fashion Victim - this visual treat is usually in her 50s or 60s, overloaded with designer logos, dripping in fur and gold lame and wearing skyscraper heels, in which she is teetering dangerously through the terminal.

3)  University Sports Team - complete with traveling tracksuit uniforms and very fit physiques -usually loud and boisterous, but we forgive the loud and boisterous for the fit physiques.

4)  Harried Suburban Family - stroller-wrangling and toddler-pacifying couple, who look as if they haven't slept in a few days, skillfully ignoring the shrieking children while looking for the restroom; undoubtedly going to, or returning from grandma & grandpa's.

5)  Returning Vacationers - just back from Mexico (or Jamaica, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, etc) - these people will be sunburned/suntanned and wearing shorts, flip flops, puka shells and possibly a straw hat - regardless of the temperatures in their arrival city, or the airport terminal.

6)  Backpackers - clad in polarfleece and zip-leg pants, toting a worn copy of the Lonely Planet, with a somewhat sloppy air and possible dreadlocks.  Probably on their way to Europe to "check out Amsterdam".

7)  Large Foreign Family (various ethnicities) - cloaked in the garb typical to their country, with grandmother, mother, father, aunt, and usually 2 or 3 children, carrying odd boxes and shopping bags as luggage, and arguing about who has the boarding passes. 

8)  Paris Hilton Clone - overly blonde, overly trendy girl wearing enormous sunglasses - despite being inside - and traveling with small dog, with jeweled collar, in designer bag.  She is just a few short years away from being #2.

9)  Army Personnel - dressed in camouflage fatigues, carrying one small, efficient carry-on, and a serious expression.

10)  Chatty Girlfriends - these travelers will by far be the most entertaining, chic, savvy individuals you will see at the airport (wink wink).  They will be wearing their cute travel shoes,  statement jewelry, and smart travel coats,  carrying profound, scholarly reading material and possibly doing one or more of our Top 10 Things To Do When Stuck At The Airport.