You may wonder why I am writing an article about an airport. Well, this airport deserves some mention because it was designed with something particular in mind: people. Imagine that – an airport where you actually don’t mind staying for a while! Many airports were built only for the most basic functions – check-in counter, departure gates, baggage claim – but this airport has so much more.

There is a rooftop garden full of many sunflower varieties where you can relax in the sunshine and watch the planes take off and land. Nearby is a tiny movie theater in case you have a longer layover. Down the hall is an arcade with video games and amusement for children. A hotel is conveniently located right inside the airport if you get bumped from your flight, complete with a spa and beauty salon. There are also the obligatory restaurants, bars and duty-free shops, but there is also a nice collection of better boutiques with upscale brands. The best part, though, is the computing center.

There are a couple dozen computer workstations complete with a high-speed internet connection and flat-screen monitors. Power supply and internet connections allow you to recharge your laptop battery while downloading information from the internet. These workstations are perfect for checking email, getting a little work done, or just killing time. We used it to look up hotels at our next destination, Malaysian Borneo.

We only had an hour or so in the Singapore Airport, but we were sure that we could have stayed there for quite a while if we had to. Now, if only more airports would take the hint and start building more features for the weary traveler.