Airports in North America

Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA):www.portseattle.org/seatac is located 19km (12 miles) south of Seattle

To/from the airport: Taxis, limousines and buses are available.

Facilities: Bureau de change, ATMs, Internet access, coffee shops, bars, bookshops and gift shops, massage and shoeshine, a pet relief area and a meditation room.

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW):www.flylcpa.com is located 16km (10 miles).

To/from the airport:The Lee Tran bus service runs from the airport to Daniels Parkway. Taxis are available.

Facilities: ATMs, a currency exchange office and several cafes, restaurants and bars. The business centre on Level 2 offers fax and photocopy facilities, laptop connections and Internet access. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Louisville International Airport (SDF):www.flylouisville.com is located 10km (6 miles) from Louisville.

To/from the airport: Taxis, limousines, buses and shuttles available.

Facilities: A bank, bureau de change, ATMs, Wi-Fi, restaurants, bars, fast-food outlets, cafes, newsagents, gift shops, a convenience store, a bookshop and a golf shop.

Tampa International Airport (TPA):www.tampaairport.com is located 11km (7 miles) west of Tampa.

To/from the airport: Buses, limos and taxis are available.

Facilities: Bank, bureau de change, post boxes, stamp machines, ATMs, restaurants and duty-free shopping.

T.F. Green Airport (PVD):www.pvdairport.com is located 10km (6 miles) south of Providence.

To/from the airport: The MBTA Commuter rail service runs from T.F. Green Airport to downtown Providence. Buses and trains are available.

Facilities: ATMs,Wi-Fi, restaurants/café, coffee shop, juice bar, shops and business centre.

V C Bird International Airport (ANU) The airport is located 8km (5 miles) northeast of St John's.

To/from the airport: There is no bus service to the airport, but travellers may catch one of the local buses from the Airport Road into town. Taxis from the airport to St. Johns costs a fixed fare of US$12 for a car with up to four passengers.

Facilities: ATM, post office, bureau de change, restaurant, bar, shops, including duty-free. A porter service is available; tipping is expected.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR):www.yvr.ca is located 12km (7.5 miles) south of Vancouver.

To/from the airport: The Canada Line links Vancouver International Airport with downtown Vancouver in just 26 minutes. Long-distance buses and local city buses are available. Taxi and limousine services are available.

Facilities: Banks, currency exchange, ATMs, shops, restaurants and bars, chapels, business centres, children's play area, travel insurance service, chapel, pet exercise area and smoking lounges.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD):www.mwaa.com is located 42km (26 miles) west of Washington.

To/from the airport: Taxis, limousines, buses and a Metrobus express service between downtown Washington DC and the airport, along the Dulles Corridor.

Facilities: ATMs, bureau de change, Internet kiosks, bars, restaurants, fast-food outlets, coffee shops, ice cream parlors and shops.

William P Hobby Airport (HOU):www.fly2houston.com is situated 11km (7 miles) southeast of Houston..

To/from the airport: Taxis travelling to destinations in Houston are subject to a flat-fare based on a zone system. The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority runs bus route 88 between the airport and downtown Houston.

Facilities: ATMs, bureau de change, Wi-Fi Internet access (paid for), restaurant, ice cream parlour, fast-food, coffee shops, newsagents and gift shops. Trolleys are available for hire in the baggage reclaim area.