{"cards":[{"_id":"65e483016d6008c7f2000010","treeId":"5c35f2b30a27233a8cfa7441","seq":16368031,"position":1.5,"parentId":null,"content":"<center><h1><b>Stopovers: an Economical Way of Seeing the World</center></h1></b>\n\n<i>Where are YOU going to go? (Photo: [JESHOOTScom](https://pixabay.com/en/airport-airplane-aircraft-fly-3511342/))</i>\n\nA <b>stopover</b> is a layover that lasts longer than four hours. It could be part of a multi-destination trip, in which you have more than one ‘stop’ / destination before returning home. If this is a vacation, then it’s a great way of seeing more of the world!\n\nIf you’re traveling to, say, China, with Air France, then you could look at having a stopover in Paris en route. A multi-stop trip need not be expensive - stopovers are actually <b>a cheaper way</b> of enjoying a second destination en route, as you would have been changing planes at that place in any case. Usually, just delaying that next boarding is very cost effective.\n\nYou can also <b>minimize</b> accommodation costs by booking one of many global [hotels by the hour with daybreakhotels.com](https://www.daybreakhotels.com/US/en-US). An overnight hotel might not be convenient or tie in with [the time zone you’ve just come from](https://www.skyscanner.net/news/jetlag-15-tips-beating-timezone-tiredness) / are still operating in - so, booking a hotel for a <b>few hours after you arrive</b> at your first destination, sleeping, showering, and then setting out to explore, can be ideal.\n\nDaybreakhotels.com operate in <b>many different countries</b> around the world, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the [United Arab Emirates](https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/united-arab-emirates-uae.htm), Switzerland, and the UK, all of which are typical stopover points usually.\n\nThe wonderful thing about a multi-stop vacation is that you can get a taste of very diverse cultures within a very short space of time. This, in and of itself, is mind-blowing. For example, you could set out from JFK Airport, be in London within half a day; rest up at your day hotel; and then go see Big Ben, [Buckingham Palace](https://www.royal.uk/search?tags%5B0%5D=Buckingham%20Palace), the Tower of London, AND London Bridge <b>all in one afternoon</b>! You could then go have dinner, and attend a musical in the [West End](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on); OR you could continue your trip on to, for example, Rome, with its jaw-dropping architecture, history, cute speeding [Vespas](https://www.vespa.com/uk_EN), and most delicious pizza on the planet!\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/q6zSi-HhL-o\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen></iframe><i>Pizza in Rome! (Video: [Unguided Nations](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6zSi-HhL-o))</i>\n\nThe point is that a stopover is a most excellent way of seeing even more of the world. It’s a bit like a <b>‘buy one get one free’ offer</b> at the local store. Except, a lot more exciting, mind-expanding, and thrilling. Travel really does broaden the mind! And travel including a stopover, doubly so."},{"_id":"65e322056d6008c7f2000011","treeId":"5c35f2b30a27233a8cfa7441","seq":16465101,"position":1,"parentId":"65e483016d6008c7f2000010","content":"<center><h1><b>Reasons For a Stopover or Layover</center></h1></b>\n\nA [stopover](https://www.travelmiles101.com/the-differences-between-layovers-stopovers-open-jaws-and-destinations/) is any break in a flight itinerary which lasts more than 4 hours. Under 4 hours, and it’s called a layover. Ideally, when you plan your trip, you’ll try to minimize time between flights, because that will make your journey quicker.\n\n<i>Flight Board (Photo: [JESHOOTScom](https://unsplash.com/photos/9qQTUYm4ss4?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText))</i>\n\n<b>However</b>, there are a [number of reasons](https://www.indietraveller.co/tips-for-planning-a-layover/) why you might choose a longer layover, or even a stopover, during your trip:\n\n+ To enjoy a particular cuisine at the airport\n+ To shop for a particular brand or gift\n+ To see a new place (city / country)\n+ To have a rest, perhaps because of a health condition\n\nThese are all fine reasons for taking a break between the end of one flight and beginning of the next. I enjoyed the <b>most excellent</b> [Dutch cuisine](https://traveladdicts.net/dutch-food-and-drink-netherlands/) at Amsterdam airport, once. Another time I took a 3-day stopover in Paris. I also bought Moomins in Helsinki!\n\n<i>Dutch Bitterballen (Photo: [Skitterphoto](https://pixabay.com/en/bitterballen-dutch-3733357/))</i>\n"},{"_id":"657ce0f66d1b4326e6000012","treeId":"5c35f2b30a27233a8cfa7441","seq":16465184,"position":1,"parentId":"65e322056d6008c7f2000011","content":"<center><h1><b>Make the Most Out of Your Next Layover</b></h1></center>\n\n\nWhether you knew in advance or you just found out that your connecting flight has been delayed by a couple hours, you can still make the most out of the extra time you’ve gained. After all, how many times can you walk up and down the airport before the interior is ingrained in your mind?\n\nThere are [several things you can do](https://www.thisisinsider.com/what-to-do-during-a-layover-2018-8#treat-yourself-5) to pass the time, things that are <b>quite easy</b> to do and that you may not have thought was even possible at the airport.\n\n<h2>Book a hotel room</h2>\n<i>Hotel room (Photo: [Rhema Kallianpur](https://unsplash.com/photos/uocSnWMhnAs?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText))</i>\n\nIf you’re [not one for sleeping on planes](https://www.skyscanner.com.au/news/airports/a-guide-to-sleeping-at-the-airport) and the exhaustion is starting to set in, you can definitely <b>catch some z’s</b>. You should certainly consider booking a room for a couple hours.\n\n<h2>Sweat it out</h2>\n<i>Gym exercise (Photo: [Danielle Cerullo](https://unsplash.com/photos/CQfNt66ttZM?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText))</i>\n\nSitting in one position for several hours can make many feel restless or [cramped in certain areas](https://www.modernghana.com/news/859850/how-to-prevent-leg-cramps-during-a-long-flight.html). <b>Working out</b> during a layover is a sure way to relieve and discomfort. Now that airports are far more accommodating, this is definitely possible.\n\n<h2>Indulge a little</h2>\n<i>Sweet Treat (Photo: [TYLER COLEMAN](https://unsplash.com/photos/FtWQhwpe1qc?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText))</i>\n\nBreak away from your routine and take advantage of the [duty-free shopping](https://mag.n26.com/duty-free-money-saver-or-just-high-end-retail-space-7dd3a3a81e40) at the airport. Treat yourself and save money while you’re at it. Whether it’s a sweet dessert treat, a glass of whiskey or even a nice bag, <b>enjoy yourself</b>.\n\nYou can engage in may things to occupy your time, take advantage of the opportunity presented to you. Even if it’s just to catch up on that novel you’re reading."},{"_id":"657cb8ee6d1b4326e6000013","treeId":"5c35f2b30a27233a8cfa7441","seq":16465600,"position":1,"parentId":"657ce0f66d1b4326e6000012","content":"<center><h1><b>10 Ideal Airlines for Stopovers</center></h1></b>\n\n<i>Airline (Photo: [MichaelGaida](https://pixabay.com/en/airport-terminal-flying-aviation-1515448/))</i>\n\nThe idea of stopovers can sometimes be met with annoyance or aversion, understandably so. There is <b>nothing appealing</b> about being stuck at the airport for 24+ hours. \n<b>On the other hand</b>, you can make your stopover [one of the most enjoyable parts](https://onemileatatime.com/maximize-24-hour-stopover/) of your overall journey. While it can be a bit pricey to make the best out of a stopover, it should be noted that there are several airlines that make it <b>easy and inexpensive</b> to enjoy oneself. \n\nThese airlines offer free meals and beverages at restaurants they’ve partnered with. Additionally, some travelers are paired with airline employees to be shown around the area, which is great exposure to the local culture. Moreover, in certain places, passengers are offered a [visa-free entry](https://thegate.boardingarea.com/free-hotel-stay-and-transit-visa-on-stopover-extended-with-qatar-airways/) as well as a free hotel stay.\nThese are just some of the <b>stopover perks</b> offered by airlines.\n\nHere are [10 ideal airlines for booking stopovers:\n](https://www.airfarewatchdog.com/blog/44251525/10-easiest-airlines-for-booking-free-stopovers/)\n\n<ol>\n<li>TAP Portugal</li>\n<li>Icelandair</li>\n<li>WOW air</li>\n<li>Turkish Airways</li>\n<li>Qatar Airways</li>\n<li>Emirates</li>\n<li>Finnair</li>\n<li>Japan Airlines JAL</li>\n<li>Singapore Airlines</li>\n<li>Copa Airlines</li>\n</ol>"},{"_id":"657c2c5fcc2de79b7c000014","treeId":"5c35f2b30a27233a8cfa7441","seq":16465795,"position":1,"parentId":"657cb8ee6d1b4326e6000013","content":"<center><h1><b>The 5 Best Stopover Cities</b></h1></center>\n\nThere are [many beautiful places](https://www.mydomaine.co.uk/most-beautiful-cities-in-the-world) in the world. Some of us our more fortunate than others to visit these places and explore the wonderful terrains. We can be hopeful that we will one day be able to visit <b>at least</b> one of these locations.\n\nIf you ever find yourself with a stopover, rather than feel disdain, regard this situation as <b>a fortunate opportunity</b> to explore somewhere new. It could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.\n\nThe [following cities](https://matadornetwork.com/read/best-stopover-cities-world/) are not only rich in culture, but are home to some of the <b>breathtakingly beautiful places</b> on earth. Such as [skyscrapers](https://ingeoexpert.com/en/tallest-skyscraper-in-the-world/?v=04c19fa1e772), [incredible cuisines](https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/world-best-food-cultures/index.html) as well as amazing natural landscapes. \n\nHere are <u>the 5 best cities</u> to have a stopover on:\n\n<ol>\n<h2><li>Dubai, United Arab Emirates</li></h2>\n<i>(Photo: [Paule_Knete](https://pixabay.com/en/dubai-skyscraper-sky-architecture-1050418/))</i>\n\n<h2><li>Singapore</li></h2>\n<i>(Photo: [akenarinc](https://pixabay.com/en/marina-bay-singapore-ao-city-1435072/))</i>\n\n<h2><li>Tokyo, Japan</li></h2>\n<i>(Photo: [xegxef](https://pixabay.com/en/rainbow-bridge-tokyo-bridge-2086645/))</i>\n\n<h2><li>Reykjavik, Iceland</li></h2>\n<i>(Photo: [MoreToTheShell](https://pixabay.com/en/iceland-reykjavik-panorama-view-3905006/))</i>\n\n<h2><li>New York, New York</li></h2>\n<i>(Photo: [Pexels](https://pixabay.com/en/architecture-new-york-city-manhattan-1850129/))</i>\n</ol>"}],"tree":{"_id":"5c35f2b30a27233a8cfa7441","name":"All About Stopovers","publicUrl":"all-about-stopovers"}}