Take a dip on your layover

Rooftop pool at the Hilton Dallas Airport (which airport)

Ever gone for a swim on a layover? It's one of the most relaxing, restorative and refreshing things you can do. While it's rare o find an airport with a pool (though they do eist), there are plenty of possibilities along almost any itinerary. Here are some spots to inspire;

Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport

Blue Lagoon

Marriott at Tampa Airport

Casablanca Airport Hotel

Saigon Park Hyatt (how close to airport?)

Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel, Bangkok
 - good blurb, but try to get pic w people?

Massage by the pool at the Best Western at the
Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel, 10 minute shuttle ride

The cream of the crop are airports with swimming pools listed among the airport amenities, and available to all guests who are willing to pay the admission fee. For example:

• Singapore Changi International Airport swimming pool

Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel

Almost as good are hotels located inside airports, that are designed with a swimming pool. The best of the best include:

• Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel - non-guests can visit the health club facility (fitness, pool, showers) for $18. That's almost as good as staying there!

A close runner up would be pool boasting hotel connected to the airport, such as by a covered walkway or moving sidewalk - no shuttle required.

But don't scoff the shuttle.



The Leeds Marriott Hotel is 18 km (11 mi) from the
airport, but that's not far if you feel like Shelley,
"Hotels with good pools make me happy.
I especially love it when I have enough time
to swim in them after airport stress."

If you're travelling via a major airport, check the hotels in the surrounding area. You might find that quick shuttle ride worth the reward.

To find nearby hotels with pools located near airports, just use your favourite hotel booking site, and select the swimming pool search filter.

A quick search for "hotels near Toronto Pearson Airport with swimming pool" brought 15 results, within a 5 kilometre (3 miles) radius.

Add another filter for airport shuttle, and the list is further narrowed down to 13 hotels near YYZ with a pool and shuttle, and Bob's your uncle!

Changi pool, try to get people

Kempinski Munich Airport

Camping by Seville Airport

Novotel Hotel at Brisbane Airport - rooftop pool with see through walls

Related resources
Make the Most of Your Layover at the World's Best Airports

Rock Your Layover: Oslo

Oslo's Parliament buildings

Have a layover coming up in Oslo? Wondering what you could do with your time? Here's a little inspiration.

We've gathered the following resources - tips, stories and layover ideas - to help you get the most out of your time here.

In a nutshell:	Norway's capital city, Oslo, is a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. Oslo is famous as being one of the most expensive cities in the world. Oslo is home to the Nobel Peace Center, which you can visit. The Munch Museum in Oslo contains the famous work, The Scream, by Edvard Munch. There is a great Viking Ship Museum here.
Free:	Free things to Do in Oslo - Visit Norway Free Things to Do in Oslo, the Most Expensive City in the World
Unique:	Oslo Jazz and Blues Cruise
Picks:	All-Inclusive Oslo City Tour (Viking Ship Museum, Kon-Tiki) Full Day Bike Rental in Oslo with Free Mapping Service 2 Hour Oslo,Fjord Sightseeing Tour
Shop:	Favorite Oslo Special Shops, Stores and Malls - Spotted by Locals Best Oslo Shopping - 10 Best
See:	Visit Oslo Pass
Hop:	Hop On Hop Off Bus <--> Hop On Hop Off Mini-Cruise
Do:	Oslo Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Oslo
Eat:	Nordic Food Walking Tour in Oslo Food and Drink You Should Try Whilst in Norway Oslo's 10 Best Cultural Restaurants: Reindeer, Coffee and Local Eats Cheap Eats Guide to Oslo - Budget Traveller
Tips:	13 Budget Tips for Oslo $100 Weekend in Oslo - Frugal Traveler
Watch:	YouTube: Oslo: Lively, Lovely City on the Fjord - Rick Steves' Europe
Look:	Pinterest: Noorwegen - Oslo
Read:	Oslo on Amazon.com
To/from the airport:	Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - main airport Oslo Rygge Airport (RYG) - low cost carriers Oslo Torp Airport (TRF) - low cost carriers
Good to know:	Oslo really is an expensive city, so beware, but don't let this put you off exploring. check the links above for free things to do and cheap eats. To get around without spending a fortune, make use of the ¨Bysykler¨ bike share program (you'll need an electronic smartcard, pick one up at the local tourist information office, around  EUR 13).
Tourist info:	Visit Oslo Tourist Information

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Related resources:

• Oslo Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Oslo
• Oslo in a Day - @SarinaPrimrose
• The Layover: Oslo, Norway - A and H Magazine
• Best Airports in Europe for a 23 Hour Layover - Hack My Trip

Richard Dunn: all by himself on a layover

You have 12 hours to kill on an airport layover... why don't you, well, make a movie?

Richard Dunn did just that when he was stuck in Last Vegas McCarran Airport. An amateur filmmaker, Dunn shot a video entirely on his iPhone, edited it, then set it to Celine Dion's "All By Myself". Watch it, it's fab.

We love it! Best part: he's Canadian, eh?!

Not sure who could top this.... but what's the most creative thing you've done on a layover?

Update: Céline Dion Meets Richard Dunn, The Man Behind ''All By Myself'' Airport Viral Video

Related resources:

• Bored dude at airport stages sensational Celine Dion cover
• Canadian Richard Dunn shoots video for “All By Myself” while stuck in Vegas airport (watch The Morning Show feature)
• 200+ layover ideas and stuff to do in Las Vegas
• How to get to/from Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS)