New Airport Lounge Will Have an Outdoor Pool & More

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This is pretty cool (in theory)! One of the VIP lounges in Punta Cana is getting an outdoor pool that overlooks the planes and airstripsÂ (not actually on the runway). The question will be whether it’s a relaxing outdoor space or one plagued with fumes from departing aircraft. Since it looks like it will be a member of Priority Pass, I might have to go check it out next year 🙂
Courtesy of Punta Cana International Airport
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