Layover In Dubai

Stuck on a Dubai layover in the United Arab Emirates? Dubai is the fastest-growing transit hub in the world, and has one of the nicest airports. The Dubai International Airport is located roughly 3 miles outside Dubai, which makes the city an accessible destination for those stuck on long layovers. If you’re trying to determine [...]

London Heathrow Layover

Stuck on a London layover at Heathrow International airport? London’s Heathrow airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and is located roughly 15 miles from London’s city center, making it an accessible destination for those who are stuck on long layovers. If you’re trying to decide whether you can leave the airport [...]

Los Angeles Layover (LAX)

Stuck on a layover at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California? A major hub airport in California, Los Angeles’ LAX airport is the sixth busiest airport in the world. The airport is located in the southwestern part of the city, roughly 16 miles from downtown which makes many destinations accessible for those stuck on [...]

Layover In Venice, Italy

Stuck on a layover at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Italy? As far as layovers go, you’re in a good spot. Built entirely on water, Venice is one of Italy’s most popular cities and is located just 7.5 miles (12 km) from the airport (even less by boat), making it easily accessible for those [...]

Top 13 IPhone Apps For Travelers

Which are the best IPhone applications for those on the go? LayoverGuide.com has picked our favorite thirteen travel-related IPhone (and IPad) applications. 1. Gate Maps ($.99) Wouldn’t it be helpful to have maps of the terminals at the airport when you’re rushing to find your connecting flight? This program gives you a nice visual to [...]

Iceland Layover

Stuck on a layover at Iceland’s Keflavík International Airport (KEF)? The airport, located about 31 miles from the capital of Reykjavik, is the largest in the country and the hub of Icelandair. The airport handles all international flights, and domestic flights operate out of the Reykjavik Airport which is just outside Reykjavik’s city center. If [...]

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    Top Five Tips To Make The Most Out Of Your Layovers

    1)      Figure out if you have enough time to leave the airport.  On layovers, you need to take into consideration the distance to the points of interest you most want to see. Some airports (such as Amsterdam) are only 10 minutes to the city center from the airport by public transportation, while others sites (such as [...]

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    Malecon 2000 In Guayaquil, Ecuador

    On a recent stopover in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on the way to the Galapagos Islands, we had a chance to check out the Malecon 2000, a boardwalk that spans the Guayas River. Here you can take a stroll along the river, and stop at the many points of interest including restaurants, bars, theaters, fountains, and gardens. We [...]

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    Tenerife In The Canary Islands

    Tenerife is the largest and most populous of the Canary Islands, a group of Spanish islands located off the northwest coast of Africa. With over 5 million annual tourists, Tenerife has two airports, Tenerife North Airport and Tenerife South Airport, and is a great layover destination when traveling to other Canary Islands, or to the [...]

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    Iglu-Dorf Igloos In Switzerland, Germany And Andorra

    Ski holidays offer the chance to reconnect with nature, and the thrill of the great outdoors. For the eco-conscious traveler, there’s no better way than to stay in green (well, make that white) sustainable and CO2-neutral igloos. Iglu-dorf offers igloo villages in seven locations in Andorra, Switzerland, and Austria. The igloos are rebuilt each and every season [...]

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    Lanzarote In The Canary Islands

    Located 125 km off the coast of Africa and 1,000 km from the Iberian Peninsula, Lanzarote is the fourth largest island in the Canaries. A perfect place to stop off for a layover or vacation, Lanzarote has it all – sunny warm weather, white sand beaches, dramatic landscapes, mountains, deserts, and volcanoes. The Lanzarote airport (ACE) is located [...]

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    Self-Directed Audio Tours For Minneapolis Layovers

    Layovers in Minneapolis just got a lot more interesting. MSP Tours, which are located at the Minneapolis St. Paul airport, is now offering self-directed audio guided tours of the Twin Cities specifically designed for those stuck on layovers at the airport: MSP Tours will target those travelers, offering them exclusive, customized tours that take off [...]

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