Lounge Like Coco: Why Airport Lounges Are Worth It
Latitude & Leisure • July 24, 2025
A savvy traveler’s guide to comfort, value, and elevated layovers
Coco the Coconut
Vibe: Chill, tropical, and effortlessly cool
Loves: Pool bars, hammocks, and fruity drinks with umbrellas
Catchphrase: "Keep it cool and coconutty."
Coco is your beachy bestie, always on island time. Whether it’s Cancun or a cabana, she’s happiest where the breeze is warm and the drinks are cold.
🥥✈️ Meet Coco the Coconut — your chill, tropical travel bestie who’s always on island time.
Coco just took her first big trip—and naturally, she started with a little luxury at the Polaris Lounge in San Francisco. Soft lighting, comfy chairs, cocktails on demand... it’s basically a cabana with flight announcements. 😎
🌴 Coco’s Travel Tip:
Don’t overlook airport lounges! Many credit cards include access through programs like Priority Pass or Amex Platinum. Even if you don’t have a membership, most lounges offer day passes for $30–$50 per person—and trust us, you’ll likely spend more than that on a mediocre airport meal.
Instead, enjoy:
🍽️ Free meals & drinks
🛁 Showers and quiet rest areas
📺 TVs, Wi-Fi, charging stations
💺 And in some lounges (like Japan!), massage chairs
🍸 Bonus: Polaris lounges offer à la carte menus—at no extra cost.
So next time you travel, lounge like Coco. Because starting your trip relaxed and well-fed? That’s just good travel strategy.
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