Airport hotels are evolving beyond layover necessities

Airport hotels are evolving beyond layover necessities
Travel writer Harriet Baskas and her husband spend some anniversaries at airport hotels. (Image: Harriet Baskas)
The Washington Post
By Edward RussellTravel writer Harriet Baskas faced a dilemma for her 20th wedding anniversary.An assignment to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport would see her miss the milestone with her husband, and while they had no standing traditions at home, a couple's weekend package at the new Grand Hyatt DFW was enticing.'A big treat'What if, she thought, he joined her for the trip to spend time together in an unconventional date spot?That’s exactly what they did, taking a gourmet cooking class, enjoying the restaurants and soak...

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