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Combat Jet Lag with 6 Tips

Combat Jet Lag with 6 Tips | The Early Air Way's Blog

Flying to your next business or vacation destination can wreak havoc on your sleep cycle and no one wants to be exhausted on a trip. Here are 6 tips to fight jet lag next time you fly out of your time zone.

  1. A week before you’re trip start adjusting your bed time and wake up time, forward or backward, to match your destination.
  2. Do the above with your eating habits too and stay hydrated.
  3. Once you get on the plane adjust your watch to your destinations time so you know when to eat and sleep while travelling especially to far destinations.
  4. Pick the right music to keep you awake or put you to sleep with noise cancelling headphones on the plane.
  5. If you arrive at your destination during the day, stay outside so your body adjusts Serotonin levels in your body and exercise 2 hours before going to bed if you need to tire yourself out.
  6. Eat breakfast with high protein to wake you up and avoid alcohol which can disrupt your sleep.

Click here to read the full article by Michael Wilkens on Luxury Travel Blog.

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Benefits of Traveling on a Private Jet

Private travel generally brings to mind ideas of expensive luxury jets. While it is true that traveling in private can be luxurious, it also provides many other benefits.

It is Convenient

Private travel is more convenient than using commercial jets.

Instead of spending much of your travel time simply making your way to and through a busy commercial airport, you can choose to depart from or arrive at smaller airports that are closer to your desired locations.

You also will not have to worry about long lines or delayed planes due to unruly passengers or other problems that are easily avoided by traveling alone.

It Creates Time for You to Multitask

If you are traveling for business, you will be able to focus on reading over any necessary documents and preparing for meetings you have after you arrive at your destination.

This is especially beneficial if you are traveling with business associates, as flying on a commercial airline will not guarantee you can sit with your team, and even if you are in close proximity, the other passengers will create distractions.

It is More Comfortable

While traveling privately does not have to mean extreme luxury, it almost always creates more comfort.

You will have more room to spread out during your flight, changing seats if you desire, and some private jets even include beds so you can arrive at your destination well rested and ready for business or pleasure.

You Can Travel Around Your Schedule

When you fly commercial airlines, you have to travel around their predetermined schedules and flight plans, sometimes making unnecessary stops.

When you travel using a private jet, you can leave or arrive based on your own needs, and with the exception of refueling, you will not have to stop or wait through long layovers.

No longer something only celebrities and government heads partake in, traveling via private jet is becoming increasingly mainstream.

Whether completely alone, with business partners or with family, private travel offers undeniable benefits.

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The Business Exec's Guide to San Francisco

While San Francisco only takes up a seven mile by seven mile grid, the city can feel quite large with all it has to offer. If you are a business exec staying in the city for work or even just there for pleasure, CNN has compiled a list for you. From a cushy ride to pick you up at the airport to the most posh hotels in the Bay, you can have a wonderful luxury travel experience in San Francisco. CNN has pointed out some of the best restaurants, sights to see, and best photo opps around the city.

Click here to check out the full article by Suzanne Russo for CNN Travel.

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Unusual Ski Experiences for the Luxury Traveler

If you’re ready for an exciting adventure this winter to spice up your usual travel plans, look no further than this list of unusual ski experiences! From Norway to Japan, unique opportunities for those who love skiing the fresh powder are awaiting you. Fjord skiing in Lofoten, Norway, ice karting in Verbier, Switzerland, snow tubing in Naeba, Japan, and heli skiing in Colorado all offer very unique ways to enjoy the winter weather in a way fit for a luxury traveler.

Click here to read the full article by Tom Marchant for A Luxury Travel Blog.

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By 2030 1 Billion More People Will Be Travelling

The International Luxury Travel Market released a report yesterday and projects that 1 billion extra people will be travelling in 2030. The luxury travel industry is also expected to grow and has already increased 48% since 2010. The United States and Asia are also going to see a rise in the amount of affluent households which will contribute to more luxury trips.

Click here to read the full article by F. Pilkington on KippReport.

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Why are Major U.S. Airports so Disliked?

This time of year is the busiest season to travel in the United States. Though U.S. airports are among the safest in the world there are many blogs on the internet complaining about how unfriendly American airports are compared to other countries that boast gardens and activities. U.S. airports are slated to become renovated but traffic is also supposed to almost double by 2034 which could cause more problems. Flying in and out of larger airports will always come with longer lines and more hassles than smaller private airports.

Click here to read the full article by Vanessa Bradford on BBC.

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Aircraft Industry & News

4 Reasons to Love Private Jet Users

Private Jets can sometimes come with a bad connotation of political giants and celebrities but there are reasons to love the people who use private jets frequently.

  1. They supply 1.2M manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
  2. They bring more service jobs also including flight attendants and caterers. The Van Nuys Airport alone bring $1.3B and 12,000 jobs to LA.
  3. Private Planes can fly to 5,000 airports located in smaller communities. Some communities would not survive without and airport for supplies.
  4. The aviation industry is only responsible for 2% of carbon emissions.

Click here to read the full article by Doug Gollan on Forbes.

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Best Airports to be Stranded in

Airports are turning into much more than a small layover. They now have attractions, movies, and have turned into mini cities. Here are the best airports to visit or get stuck in.

  1. Singapore Changi was voted the best airport in 2014 for its large gardens and jewel waterfall.
  2. Hong Kong International Airport has a 4D iMax movie theater.
  3. Munich Airport has the largest surf machine and a beer garden.
  4. Incheon international Airport was the #1 airport for 10 years in a row with gardens, an ice rink, a casino, and a golf course.
  5. Kuala Lumpur international Airport has an open-air rainforest walk.
  6. Barra Airport has a beach for a runway
  7. Dubai Airport has a pool, gym, and zen gardens.
  8. Heathrow Airport is one of the best airports for shopping.
  9. Amsterdam Schipol has a library, bar and kitchen, and Tulips.
  10. Vancouver International Airport looks out at the ocean and has a jellyfish tank and a creek running through the walkway.
  11. Portland Airport has been voted to have the best carpets in the airport industry.

Click here to read the full article on Telegraph.

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Beginners Guide to Private Jets

If you are new to the private jet industry or are unsure which jet you should use for your next business trip or vacation here is a guide to private jets. You need to know what kind of plane allows you to bring all of the people and items you want and be able to fly the distance.  Compact Light Jets hold about 4 people on a sort 1-3 hour flight. Small Cabin Jets are good for longer range flights with a few more people and extra luggage. Super light Jets can fly up to 1,800 miles with 8 passengers. Midsize and Super Midsize Jets can fly 7-8 hours, the equivalent of Los Angeles to New York. Large Cabin and Large Cabin Heavy Jets can fly 12-16 people and often have ‘Empty Leg Flights’.

Click here to read the full article by Doug Gollan on Forbes.

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Stay Healthy While Traveling

Traveling is very hard on you and your immune system with the dry air, lack of sleep, and jet lag. Here are 10 tips to stay healthy while you travel this season from Emily Fletcher who has not been sick in 8 years are travels often.

  1. Bring saline spray to keep your sinuses from drying out and allowing germs to stay in the body.
  2. Keep an empty bottle through security so you can fill it up before you board.
  3. Rosewater can re-hydrate your face especially around your nose.
  4. Bring Cocoa Butter to use as lotion, lip balm, hand cream, etc.
  5. Get a good set of the best earplugs for sleeping with a snorer and an eye mask.
  6. Bring a scarf to keep warm or use as a pillow.
  7. Have lavender oil to place on pressure points and soothe you.
  8. Bring Noise canceling headphones to listen to music or a movie.
  9. Have an external phone charger in your carry-on so you can still use your phone without searching for an outlet when you arrive at your destination.
  10. Meditate for 15 mins at take-off and landing and head outside as soon as you can. Watch the sunrise or sunset as well to acclimate to the time change.

Click here to read the full article by Emily Fletcher on MindBodyGreen.

 

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