The Caribbean’s Best Airport Lounges

By: - January 29th, 2014

Traveling can be stressful. And even when you’re returning from a likely very relaxing vacation to the Caribbean, you still want comfort, style and convenience — all the way to the gate at the airport. And you can find it all at many premium airport lounges in the Caribbean. While some of these lounges are included for certain cardholders and airline members, we made sure to include only lounges where you can pay a one-time fee to get in to. While prices tend to vary, the most you’ll pay is $50. Here are our favourites in the region.

Club Mobay — Sangster International Airport, Jamaica

Arguably the nicest of the region’s lounges, the kicker here is the expedited, personal escort through the airport security line. There’s not much like it anywhere in the Caribbean. And there’s even a small spa.

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