
Check in took an 1.5 hr for my husband to be and I due to unauthorized charges made to our accounts while our wedding party waited in the lobby for us. You could spend a peaceful afternoon admiring the greenery or rent some clubs to play a round of golf at the par 67 course.It was a horrible experience. Time Out tip: Head northwest from JFK to hit Forest Park, 500-acre expanse of knobbly hills, meadows and hiking trails.

Rockaway Beach: For a relaxing day walking the boardwalk and laying on the beachīellittle Bicycles: For the chance to visit the oldest bike shop in the country (really!)

Sybil’s West Indian Bakery: For authentic Guyanese fare like beef patties and stewed okra It’s home to a thriving Caribbean and Southeast Asian community and one of the few affordable areas left in the city. Neighborhood: The airport’s immediate surroundings are uninspiring, but make your way north into Jamaica to find a more lively nabe. If, god forbid, you lose some luggage, the hotel concierge will gladly set you up with replacement toiletries for free. The rooms are designed with red accents and modern art that are a departure from the monotonous, inoffensive decor you usually get an airport hotel. But it has a few additions, small and large, that make for a more interesting stay, from the in-room safes that are big enough to hold laptops to the “zen room” in the fitness center for yoga and meditation. Like the Hilton at JFK, the 330-room Crowne Plaza has meeting spaces, a business center and a complimentary 24-hour shuttle.
