The best way to start a holiday is to begin nice and relaxed and without any stress. If you live more than a couple of hours from the airport, and are travelling on a morning flight, then it can be very beneficial to spend the night in an airport hotel the night before. Knowing that you do not have to worry about traffic jams and delays is a great feeling. All you need to worry about is getting some breakfast and checking in.
This can be more necessary when travelling to destinations as remote as ours, due to the fact that in some cases regional departures can be harder to come by.
Almost all airports have a selection of good quality hotels, some of which are even attached to the terminal buildings. Those which are off site will in most cases operate shuttles to the terminals at regular intervals.
If you are driving to the airport then it can be very cost effective to book a hotel which also offers parking facilities for an extended period.
We have a partner who we work with to provide our guests with easy booking facilities and great prices for very convenient airport hotels. You can save up to 25% with our negotiated discounts.
Click below to visit Holiday Extra’s website or call them on 0800 083 8746 and quote WV204 to ensure that your discount is applied.
If you are making your own way by car to an airport then this can be a very cost effective thing to do. It certainly can save on taxi fares. It is also a great feeling to be able to bypass the taxi rank on your return and head straight to your own car.
Airports will generally offer some onsite and offsite parking options, either run by the airport operator or a parking company. The offsite car parks often include shuttle bus transfers to the terminals.
Please make sure that you are aware of how much time you need to leave to get from any car park to the check in desk in sufficient time.
Click below to visit Holiday Extra’s website or call them on 0800 083 8746 and quote WV204 to ensure that your discount is applied.
Whilst many airports are improving quite rapidly the terminals can still be hectic and you may prefer to start your holiday in calmer surroundings; a lounge is a great option.
We can arrange for you to access a range of lounges so you can start your holiday in style with two hours access to these modern lounge facilities.
We can provide you with access to the wonderful No 1 Lounge facilities at Heathrow Terminal 3 and in both terminals at Gatwick.
Heathrow Terminal 3
The lounge in T3 is one of the flagship lounges. Guests can enjoy a bistro style meal, a glass of wine or even a game of pool in the games room! There are even massages which can be arranged for an additional fee.
There are lovely seating areas, exceptional views of the runway along with a fully tended bar and freshly prepared food to sample. Champagne packages can also be arranged in advance.
Complimentary wireless internet is available along with newspapers and magazines. There is even a cinema if you want to catch a classic movie before you fly.
If you are flying in from overseas on a connecting flight, and you have a long connecting in Heathrow, then you may wish to consider one of the en suite bedrooms for an extended period of time.
Gatwick North Terminal
In this lounge you will find a variety of comfortable lounge areas, a cinema, games room and business centre. There is also a travel spa should you wish to pamper yourself (charges apply).
The nice thing about this lounge is that you get access to a garden area to enjoy some fresh air before you fly.
There is free Wi-Fi here as well as a currency exchange desk.
The lounge offers a range of light hot and cold dishes which will be prepared to order.
Gatwick South Terminal
In the South terminal you can enjoy the bar and bistro facilities as well as the comfortable seating areas. There is even a 16 foot tall living garden which brings the outdoors in to the airport!
There is a bureau de change, table football, free Wi-Fi and a selection of magazines and papers available.
A light selection of hot and cold meals are made to order and there is of course a fully tended bar.
How to book
If you would like us to arrange an airport lounge for you then please just let our travel experts know at the time of booking and they will be able to provide you with a quotation.
As well as those listed above we are also able to offer partner lounges at Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham airports and will be more than happy to arrange this for you.
It really is a wonderful way to begin any holiday.
We will be more than happy to arrange a chauffeur-driven airport transfer to get you to and from selected airports in comfort and at ease. Please contact us for a quotation.
We can also arrange for a completely stress free airport experience for you and your party with our VIP service which provides you with luggage assistance from pre arranged porters, meet and greet at the airport terminal, fast track for check-in, bag drop and security and an escort to and from you lounge to the gate.
We are also able to arrange for you to be greeted at the gate on your return, be escorted through immigration and customs and helped with your luggage. You will then be accompanied from to the terminal exit or to your pre arranged chauffeur.
This is the most hassle free way to travel, leaving you to think only about your holiday.
Please contact us for a quotation.
