Luxe Beat Magazine NOVEMBER 2014 | Page 41

Travel Gate 82. The store sells a selection of earth-friendly gifts from companies committed to sustainable design. Terminal 2 is home to Kiehl’s, known for high quality skin and hair care products. Without a doubt, the best shopping at SFO is inside the International Terminal. In addition to the standard Duty Free shops, the International Terminal is home to such luxury shopping outlets as: Burberry: luxury apparel, handbags and accessories; Boarding Areas A and G Coach: handbags and accessories; Boarding Areas A and G Gucci: handbags, eyewear and accessories; in Boarding Areas A and G Hermes: accessories, apparel and handbags; in Boarding Area G Embarcadero Treats: local candy and foods from around the United States; in Boarding Area G SFMOMA Museum Store: unique items from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; in the Main Hall, pre-security Swarovski: crystal collectibles, jewelry and accessories; in Boarding Area G Museums and Art Work A joint effort between the SFO Museum and the San Francisco Arts Commission makes SFO a fabulous art gallery in addition to being a busy international airport. SFO Museum keeps a series of changing exhibits throughout the airport. You can find a listing of current displays online at www.flysfo.com/museum/ exhibitions. The San Francisco Arts Commission provides the airport with a fabulous public art program. From paintings and mosaics to sculptures, you can find more than 80 pieces on display. In Terminal 2, be sure to check out Janet Echelman’s ceiling installation entitled Every Beating Second. This fabulous public art map shows all the public art currently on display at SFO. before security in the International Terminal. The meditation room is free to travelers and open 7am to 11pm. If you prefer a bit more activity, you can check out the world’s first yoga room at an airport. The Yoga Room is free to the public and open 24 hours in two locations at SFO. There is one in Terminal 3 and another in the new connector between Terminal 2 and Boarding Area C in Terminal 1. If your idea of relaxation involves a spa, you’re in luck with the four XpresSpa locations at SFO. Stop in for a manicure, pedicure, massage or facial. There is one in Terminal 2 and two in Terminal 3 that are open 6am to 11pm. There is also one in the International Terminal, open 7am to 11pm. Finally, visit the Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum in the International Terminal, for a look back at the golden age of air travel. This museum, free to the public, is designed to resemble SFO’s passenger lobby from the 1930s. For Your Health San Francisco International Airport— SFO—is often the first airport you visit in the US after a long overseas flight, or the last airport you visit before embarking on a long overseas flight. Because of the extended traveling time, it’s a good idea to stay active or to find time to reflect and meditate. SFO makes that easy with several amenities designed for traveler comfort. If you want to stretch and get some exercise while learning a bit more about the airport, check out the self-guided tours created for each of the four terminals. Designed to last about 30 minutes each, some of the tours even have you stepping onto the AirTrain for a quick trip around the airport—a huge hit with the youngest travelers. You can click here to view the detailed itineraries If you need some quiet time to reflect or meditate, you can stop by the Berman Reflection Room, located 41 online (look for Self-Guided Tours), download a short version of the map or check out the iPad Kiosks at the Information Desk in each terminal. Kids who complete the tour can return to the Information Desk afterwards (anytime between 8am and 8pm daily) to claim a special prize. One of the most unique, newest and most fun things to do at SFO is to find one of the dogs in the Wag Brigade. SFO wants to see happy passengers, so they started a program that brings trained dogs into the terminal to help make your airport layover more fun. The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals brings in dogs certified through the Animal Assisted Therapy Program to wag and wiggle and nuzzle their way into your heart. San Francisco International Airport is undergoing some major renovation, so be sure to check online at www. flysfo.com for the latest updates before setting out to fly through the “Gateway to the Pacific.”