Gone are the days when airport waiting areas meant plastic chairs and overpriced coffee. Today’s premium travelers escape into spaces that resemble luxury resorts-and these 8 airport lounges lead the pack.

From Cathay Pacific’s The Pier in Hong Kong, where private day beds and gourmet dim sum await, to Qatar Airways’ Al Safwa Lounge in Doha, which looks more like an art museum than a terminal, these lounges make you wish for longer layovers.

Dubai’s Emirates First Class Lounge takes it a step further with Moët bars, cigar lounges, and in-lounge shopping. Singapore Airlines’ The Private Room offers Michelin-star-level dining, while Qantas in Sydney combines massages with Neil Perry cuisine.

In Istanbul, Turkish Airlines' lounge includes a cinema, golf simulator, and Turkish pide stations. Air France’s La Première in Paris pampers with Clarins facials and Alain Ducasse meals. And Etihad’s First Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi offers whiskey bars, Six Senses Spa, and even a barber.

These lounges redefine what it means to travel in style. If luxury is your destination, start at the lounge.