Posts Tagged ‘private jet’
Carbon Nanotubes Improve Airplanes
Modern aircraft are built using advanced composites for strength and conserving weight. By using mainly composite materials each airplane can shave about 20% of the total weight when compared to using aluminum and steel supports. MIT aerospace researchers have found a method of bonding composite layers into a combined material more structurally sound per pound…
Read MoreLightweight Carry-Ons for Your Next Vacation
If you are not planning on traveling via private jet, extra checked baggage can really add up. Fitting as much as you can into your carry-on will help relieve the pain of travel. Try to bring these to maximize space and weight. Inflatable Pillow: A place to lay your head in comfort and weighing only…
Read MoreUpgrade Your Summer Vacation Options in Upstate New York
Enjoying a great summer vacation does not necessarily mean that one must go abroad. The nation’s northeastern region is the ideal vacation destination for those who want to explore nature, visit cultural sites and avoid the sweltering heat that characteristically plagues most U.S. residents during the summer months. Specifically, visitor attractions in upstate New York…
Read MoreHow to Plan the Perfect Las Vegas Bachelorette Party
Sin City is the perfect place for any bride-to-be to have one last weekend of freedom before her wedding. If you want to throw the bride to be an amazing bachelorette party, do not worry. With a little advance planning, you can throw an amazing bachelorette party that she will not forget. Where to Stay…
Read MoreFirst Class Lounge Debut
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…
Read MoreHypersonic Travel, is it Realistic?
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…
Read MoreIf You Have a Jet Card, Jet Hedging Could Save You a Fortune in Flight Costs
In the financial world, jet hedging is about airlines controlling fuel costs. It is like buying insurance so you can reliably budget your expenses and protect against rising fuel costs that could cost you many millions of dollars unexpectedly. For you, it is about controlling your flight costs for chartered air services. If you already…
Read MoreUltra-Exclusive Resorts of Mauritius
Mauritius boasts pristine beaches and beautifully clear blue waters, it also mixes European, African, and Asian cultures. As one of the top island destinations in the Indian Ocean it also has its fair share of exclusive resorts. LUX* Le Morne: This resort is by far the best for romantic scenery and respites. It is set…
Read MoreTahiti Is More Than Just Beaches
Tahiti is famous for days of lounging, and sunbathing, but there is more to the destination than that. There are the usual beach activities, like snorkeling and sand sculpting, but there is still even more than that. Jeep Safari Tahiti has greenery just past all that white sand. A jeep safari will take you to…
Read More3 Surprising Facts About Private Jet Travel
Have you had it with the tiny airplane seats in coach or even business class? Are you tired of trying to stuff all of your liquids into 3-ounce Ziploc bags, taking off your shoes and waiting for what seems like hours to go through security at the airport? Join the ranks of celebrities, athletes and…
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