A New England ‘resort airport’ you’ve probably never used just won national honors

If you're like most people in New England and haven't flown out of Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport , you're apparently missing out.

This week, USA TODAY named the small Burlington , Vermont , airport one of the top 10 "Best Resort Airports" in the United States.

What's a "resort airport?" USA TODAY describes their nominees as small airports that "stand out for their convenience, charm and ability to make journeys feel effortless — all while connecting passengers to some of the most beautiful places throughout the United States."

In essence, the award is for Burlington being a great travel destination, in addition to having a great airport.

USA TODAY praised Burlington's airport for offering 15 gates in a "simple terminal that meets every traveler's needs." The publication also highlighted the airport's fast Wi-Fi and yoga classes.

There are currently six airlines that operate out of Burlington, including American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, United and Sun Country Airlines.

Regular nonstop flights out of Burlington include Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, Newark, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa and Washington, D.C. Of note, that list does not include Boston.

As far as dining and shopping accommodations go, you only have a few options at the Burlington Airport. For food, you've got The Skinny Pancake. For coffee, there's Kestral Coffee.

As for shopping, you're limited to the three Hudson News locations.

Here's the full list of the top 10 "report airports" from USA TODAY:

• No. 10: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (Belgrade, Montana)

• No. 9: Redmond Municipal Airport (Redmond, Oregon)

• No. 8: Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs, California)

• No. 7: Hilton Head Island Airport (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina)

• No. 6: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (South Burlington, Vermont)

• No. 5: Monterey Regional Airport (Monterey, California)

• No. 4: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (Panama City, Florida)

• No. 3: Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City, Michigan)

• No. 2: Myrtle Beach International Airport (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)

• No. 1: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

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