Relax. Order a Tequila Sunset.

If you know about this special place in the Mexico City Airport,
your layover might be the best part of the trip.

By Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady

My least favorite part of traveling is long layovers--being stuck in an airport with overpriced hot dogs and pretzels as the only culinary offerings, getting drinks in flimsy paper cups, and listening to the annoying background noises.

But on a recent trip to Mexico, I found an oasis in International Airport Benito Juarez. The Hilton Mexico City Airport is located right in the International Terminal. It’s a short stroll to International Terminal F1 and up the escalators to the third level. Their parking lot is a runway. And although you can look out at the planes from most rooms, you will never hear an airport sound. The best sound you will hear is the piano music in the cozy bar. And they’ll hold your hand luggage while you relax in the restaurant or bar.

If you have a really long layover, consider “checking in” for eight hours for only $98 and get full use of the health spa, business office and more. If you are as serious about being online as I am, it is probably worth checking in just for the free business center internet access.

Prices are surprisingly reasonable. Five of the delicious lunches prepared by a French chef are less than $10. Knowing this, who would stay in the airport when they could be dining elegantly?

My favorite layover spot is the Lobby Lounge, where you can get international drinks and a variety of wines and cigar brands. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 11:30 pm.

My recommendation: Relax. Order the tequila sunrise. Relax. Order lunch. Relax, Your layover will soon seem way too short.

Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer. She her stories on www.travellady.com, www.cocktailatlas.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, www.carladynews.com, www.teaAtlas.com.

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