Lifelong travelers are always searching for their next destination. The writers at Huffington Post have curated an ironic list of eleven lists of destinations for your situation. Some of the lists provided are related to backpacking, digital detox, island paradises, and Latin exploration.
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Etihad Airways is opening its flagship lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal 3. The First Class Lounge & Spa has 16 zones to relax, re-energize, and entertain guests before flights. Some featured zones include a showcase bar, cigar lounge, Six Senses Spa, barber, and children’s playroom.
First Class guests can enjoy a complimentary treatment from the spa while waiting to board their airplane, guests staying at The Residence will be given two complimentary treatments. The cigar lounge hosts nine brands and each cigar is paired with a number of cognacs and whiskies.
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More than a decade ago the Concorde flew its last supersonic flight. Too many regulations limited faster than sound flight to smaller and smaller portions of its journey, and the costs became too much for continued operation. Since then supersonic flight has been exclusive to fighter pilots and astronauts, and hypersonic flight past Mach 5 has been unattainable.
A collaborative science team from the United States and Australia have launched a mixture jet/rocket that reached Mach 7.5, 5,700 miles per hour, in trial. At this speed travelers could fly from Australia to the UK in roughly two hours rather than an all-day flight. A trip across the Atlantic Ocean would be minutes instead of hours.
Alex Zelinsky looked forward not just to air travel but also the future of space travel.
“the success of this test launch takes us one step closer to the realization of hypersonic flight. It is a game-changing technology… and could revolutionize global air travel, providing cost-effective access to space.”
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If you want to hire a private jet charter service, then ask about the Gulfstream G550 aircraft. This airplane is incredibly exclusive with only approximately 500 throughout the United States. Designed by the General Dynamics’ Gulfstream Aerospace Unit located in Savannah, Ga., the first one was available to the public in 2003. There are several specialized features that make this airplane popular, including:
• An infrared camera
• A cursor control system
• A reduction in aerodynamic drag
• A long flight range
• An easy to use cockpit
• Seven passenger windows on each side
Characteristics of the Gulfstream G550
This aircraft is highly desirable for business travelers who want to make a good impression on clients. The Gulfstream G550 has an assortment of characteristics such as:
• Air travel range of almost 8,000 miles
• A maximum speed of almost 600 mph
• A crew capacity of two pilots and two attendants
• A passenger capacity of 14 to 19 passengers
• A maximum takeoff weight of over 90,000 pounds
• A large space to hold baggage
The original price to buy a Gulfstream G550 was nearly 50 million dollars, but today, the airplanes are purchased for nearly 80 millions dollars. Because one of these airplanes can travel a long distance without needing refueling, it is frequently selected for overseas travel from New York City to Europe or Japan. This airplane is able to travel quickly in order to get private jet charter passengers to a destination as quickly as possible.
This Aircraft’s Amenities
Passengers enjoy flying on this aircraft because it has an attractive ambience and offers comfortable seating for long flights. The passenger cabin is well-ventilated, providing fresh climate-controlled air. Many passengers prefer to travel at a lower than normal capacity to enjoy the spacious cabin with its reclining seats for resting until arriving at a destination. Each Gulfstream G550 has a large kitchen where attendants can prepare food and beverages. In addition, each of these airplanes is equipped with two lavatories. Modern conveniences also include coffeemakers, microwave ovens and Wi-Fi to use smartphones or computers.
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In a recent statement from Thomas Mangas, CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worlldwide, corporate travelers are looking for at least some of the amenities of leisure travelers. A new player in the hospitality industry, Generator Hostels, is ramping up to bring business travelers what they want in design, affordability, and experience.
Since its inception in the mid-1990s, the company has always offered an array of in-house programming such as live concerts, DJ parties, art openings and fashion shows. However, over the last few years, a growing volume of trendy corporate consumer brands have been booking the properties for their own special events in an effort to align with Generator’s hip brand experience.
Generator has said it will be more aggressive in catering to the events crowd in 2016.
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When you are looking at choices to fly, you usually can choose from a commercial airliner or a private jet charter. To fully understand your options, you need to compare the pros and cons of both.
Convenience
When it comes to the convenience of flying, it’s hard to beat a private jet charter. With a commercial flight, you often have to show up at the airport an hour or more before your flight and wait in long lines at the ticketing counter and for security screening. Then you may wind up waiting for a significant amount of time before you can board your flight. With a private charter flight, you can show up shortly before your flight is to take off, don’t have to worry about any lines and can get in your seat right away.
Comfort
In a private jet, you either will be the only passenger or one of very few. There won’t be any cramped seats wedged in between strangers, and you will get personal attention from the flight staff that not even first class can provide on a commercial flight.
Speed
When you take a commercial flight, unless you are traveling between two large cities, you likely will have to connect at a hub airport and switch planes, this will add an hour or more to your flight. When you have a private jet charter flight, you can fly to any airport that can accommodate the size of plane you are on, which includes most general aviation airports around the country, which means it’s very likely you can fly direct, which will cut down on your travel time.
Cost
About the only advantage commercial flying has over a private jet charter is costs. Whereas a commercial ticket in coach class will cost you a few hundred dollars, the same flight on a private jet will cost a few thousand. However, if you have the means to pay for a private jet charter, the other advantages can be more than worth it.
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A Twitter application has set about tweeting the prices of private jet charter itineraries automatically. The application is built on the foundations of JetFinder, which had notable trouble despite being built for speed and quality of listening to spoken word.
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Silverkris Lounge, Singapore
With one of the widest varieties of food available and a seat for anyone and everyone, the Silverkris Lounge in Singapore is amazing. There are even plans to upgrade the lounge even more, modelling select areas into representations of living rooms and kitchens around the world.
Finnair Premium Lounge, Hellsinki
The design of this ultra-luxe lounge is classic Nordic with lighting inspired by Finnish nature. Displays are tuned to the seasons and promote a relaxation area for guests. There is a child’s area, a staffed bar, and suana for traditional Finnish culture.
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Many people may think that they can’t afford a New York private jet charter, but there are some big advantages to private air charter travel that can outweigh the costs for certain people and businesses.
Comfort
When it comes to comfort, there is no comparison between commercial air travel and a private jet charter. With a private jet charter, you will get personal service from the time you show up at the office until you arrive at your destination and get off the plane. You won’t get anywhere near that kind of service on commercial travel, even in first class.
Convenience
You can’t beat the convenience of a private jet charter. You won’t have to stand in ticket lines or security lines, and you won’t have to worry about how many bags you can take and whether you need to check a bag or not. You also don’t have to show up at the airport and hour or more before your departure time and you won’t have to fly with dozens or hundreds or other people.
Speed
When it comes to getting to your destination quickly, a private jet charter is the way to go. Private jets fly about as fast as a commercial jet, but it’s on the ground where you make up time. Not having to be bound by a set commercial schedule allows you to fly when it’s most convenient for you. And the fact that you can fly point to point in most cases, without having to stop at a hub airport, will save you hours.
Cost
On a per-ticket basis, a private jet charter is more expensive than even a last-minute first class ticket on a commercial flight. But for a business that has to fly several people to the same destination, a private jet charter might actually be a better deal. It pays to at least check into it and not assume the charter flight will be more expensive.
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Virgin Galactic is in a race to be the first major private space flight provider. Earlier in 2014, the last test flight resulted in a crash killing the test pilot, and Virgin has since redesigned and rebuilt a new spaceship named SpaceShiptTwo.
This unveiling will not be a tested and complete model ready for space travel upon viewing, it is the next prototype on the way to the safe fully tested working craft. Virgin Galactic has not released a date for the first passenger flights, but it is working as fast as it can without risking any more life.
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