Come Fly With Me

Travel is stressful. This time of year, especially so. But if you’re grounded at Newark Liberty International Airport  you’ll find plenty of ways to kill a few hours — and, shockingly, you might actually enjoy your terminal time.

Start by booking ahead the Long Haul Reviver for your feet at the Departure Spa (www.departurespa.com), in terminals B and C. This place knows that travelers need to be nurtured, from a quick haircut, to a manicure, to a full body massage. We’ve tried the hair services before a short haul flight and landed looking fresh from the salon.

Shopaholics can have fun killing time, specially in Terminal C. Brave the security lines early so you can browse places like Ron Jon, the northernmost branch of LBI’s famous surf palace (www.ronjons.com), and putter around in the USGA Open Golf House (www.hudsongroupusa.com/USGA_a.html). 

Frame your face with designer shades at Occhiali Da Sole (www.occhialedasole.com), and drape your body with  designers like Kenneth Cole (www.kennethcole.com) and Lacoste (www.lacoste.com). There’s travel bling at Landau (www.landaujewelry.com)  and the Metropolitan Museum of Art store (www.metmuseum.org/store/index.asp). 

Still in Terminal C, wind down with the popular bacon cheeseburger at the Garden State Diner; the welcoming family-owned eatery specializing in comfort food for those needing comfort most. Want a more upscale dining experience? Try Gallagher’s Steakhouse (www.gallaghersfranchising.com), one of only the few Gallagher’s franchises nationwide.

For good basic info, www.sidestep.com has a good collection of guides to Newark and other airports, listing food, shopping and services. 

Like all airports, Newark has plenty of fuel (Starbucks, Jake’s, Seattle’s Best) for the flight. Fill up your tank. Wait, they’re calling you to the gate. It’s time to start the journey. But your adventure was already underway.

 

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