Flying into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on a clear day is a memorable experience. Volcanoes crest the clouds and islands are visible as you land.
The airport itself is continually in a state of improvement, from the security check-in process to the restaurants on offer. New local chefs and restaurateurs are frequently added to the roster to further enhance the experience and give visitors a taste of something local. Convenient maps at main terminal areas can help guests determine where these places are located, and what else is available at each terminal.
Airport staff is generally friendly and helpful, and the airport seems to respond to busy times well by adding additional staff to help guide visitors to less busy security check points or through customs screening areas.
The airport is often adorned with local art and small historical exhibits, and occasionally local musicians are hired to perform. Around holiday time — when travel is most stressful and airports are at their busiest — Sea-Tac brings in performers who dress as Santa Claus, ride unicycles while juggling or otherwise entertain.
The airport also has an extensive recycling system, and has taken numerous steps to respect the environment. Bees are raised on site, for example, and there are strict rules governing the fuel efficiency of ground transportation vehicles, including those driven for Uber and Lyft.
Read This Next
Fairfield by Marriott Brand Debuts in Copenhagen
Hotel
Apr 22, 2024#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedCruises
Apr 19, 2024Les Roches, Silversea Launch Pioneering Postgraduate Program in Cruise Line Management
Les Roches and Silversea signed an agreement to launch a groundbreaking field of study. The first-of-its-kind, innovative program, at the Les Roches campus in Marbella, Spain, will offer the knowledge and skills to manage and oversee various onboard areas of cruise vessels, as well as marketing, revenue management and other commercial functions. Students benefit from a scholarship agreement between both entities and the opportunity for employment with Silversea.
Sponsored Content
The Argosaronic Islands Are Calling
The Saronic or Argo Saronic Islands of Greece call travelers to explore its seven small islands and islets brimming with history, natural sites and more. With most easily accessible by boat, the islands’ proximity to ports of Athens make the Saronic Islands an ideal destination for those preferring shorter boat rides. In fact, trips from Athens ports to the islands take only between 10 minutes and two hours, depending on the island you choose, making them perfect for day or weekend trips.
Surveys
Apr 18, 2024Study Shows Best Spots for a European Workcation
Planning a workcation, a.k.a. a working vacation, wherein you take advantage of your job’s remote work policy and hit the road, answering emails all the while? If so, you may want to head to one of the best spots in Europe for such a trip. A new study from ClickSlice points you in the right direction.
Destinations / Europe
Apr 18, 2024In Bavaria? Take a Ride on the Tegelberg Cable Car and Summer Luge
During a recent trip to Bavaria, Germany, we stopped in Schwangau to explore Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle. While there, we traveled down the road to Tegelberg Mountain for a cable car ride to the top of the German Alps with Tegelbergbahn.
Sponsored Content
Discover Nashville Neighborhoods
Whether you are interested in music, art, history, food, sports or fashion, Music City has something for everyone to sing about. Nashville is accessible, friendly and authentic, with diverse neighborhoods, a storied musical heritage and a creative culture that energizes the city.
Cruises
Apr 18, 2024Windstar’s First-Ever Mystery Cruise to Depart in 2025
Windstar Cruises’ first-ever President’s Mystery Cruise will depart April 19, 2025. The eight-day voyage for Windstar Yacht Club members and friends will depart from and return to Athens, while the rest of the port calls remain a mystery to guests onboard the 312-passenger Star Legend. The destinations will be a secret until 24 hours ahead of arrival; once revealed, guests can select from a variety of shore excursions at each destination.
ShareThis