Popular lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Layover & relax
XpresSpa
Wellness in Terminal 4 and 7
If you are having a layover or need to relax before a long flight, XpresSpa is the place to be. With their expert and friendly staff, you can expect to have a great time there.
Be Relax, located in Terminal 5B, Gate 6-7, offers a unique experience of deep relaxation massages from 10 to 60 min, available all day, without requiring appointments or getting undressed (except for a table massage). Enjoy a chair massage, reflexology, manicures, pedicures, facials and special hair services.
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If you’re stuck on a long layover or just want to get some fresh air, head to the open air roof patio. There are food kiosks, real flowers, and free Wi-Fi.
Terminal 5, after security, departures level, Gate 28
Just a few minutes in this upscale spa will leave you feeling refreshed and ready for your trip. Whether it’s massage, nail care, skin care, or waxing, XpresSpa will transform your down time at the airport into a pleasant experience.
Terminal 7, after security, concourse level, next to gate 7 Hours: 06:00-22:30 Mon-Fri, 06:00-22:00 Sat
Eight miles north of JFK is the Queens Botanical Gardens, part of an exhibit for the 1939 World's Fair.
The gardens contain 39 acres of roses, herbs, perennials, seasonal gardens and bee habitat. Several walking paths wind through the area, making for a relaxing way to take in natural surroundings before or after time in the concrete jungle.
Travel here by cab or via the Q44 or Q20 buses, both of which connect to the JFK AirTrain.
JFK Airport perches on the northeastern edge of Jamaica Bay, part of Long Island. Part of the bay is protected by the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, which covers over 9,000 acres of salt marsh, grasslands, fresh and brackish ponds, and open water. Here, you can spot birds from some 330 species - like osprey and bald eagles, known to frequent the area.
You won't be able to take public transportation here, so hail a cab or car service outside the terminal and travel the 5km to the refuge's Visitor Center. Here, you can hike trails alone or participate in a ranger-led programme.
How about a day (or an hour, at least) at Rockaway beach? From the A train station in Howard Beach - easily accessed via the AirTrain from your terminal - it's just two stops to Beach 90th Street, where you can hop off and enjoy the sandy beaches of New York. The summer is very much in full swing, with portions of the famous boardwalk restored after Hurricane Sandy.
Hungry? Grab a bite at Rockaway Taco, a charming shack that managed to survive the storm. Located on Beach 96th Street, between the train station and the beach, it is popular with local surfers and hip young things who've been making The Rockaways their summer hangout in recent years, bringing a cool new vibe to the area.
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Whether it’s a long layover, a flight delay, or just the will to enjoy the infrastructure of a beautiful hotel, Dayuse.com invites you to book a day stay at one of our hotels located in the immediate proximity of the airport.
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