There are so many luxury destinations to choose. The world is full of fantastic luxury hotels and resorts, luxury flights are available. If you don’t like to fly you can always take a luxury train or luxury ship.
For most people though there is a weak spot. Although a first-class air ticket will guarantee you a painless check in and a comfortable lounge to wait in there is nothing much the most airlines can do about the intrusive security regulations particularly in the US, Europe and Australia. Its a down-to-earth moment when the luxury traveller has to remove their shoes and remove their laptop for scanning.
Scheduled airlines have issues too: a flight delay may seriously disrupt your holiday: the cruise can’t wait, the train will be gone: you loose your first night’s dinner reservation.
Now there is an solution. Abercrombie and Kent, who modestly bill themselves as the “epitome of luxury travel”, are offering a range of around the world 25-day around the world adventures is a luxury private plane. The price of happiness: just a shade under US$100,000, an extra $10,000 if travelling solo: all gratuities included. That’s not even that expensive compared to first class hotels and air tickets.
Abercrombie and Kent have been in the luxury tour business for a long time, but their private jet charters concept is inspired. The entire entire journey will be in a luxury private 757-200, commissioned for Abercrombie and Kent. The plane, on loan with its pilots and cabin crew from Icelandic Air, can carry 230 economy passengers, but Abercrombie and Kent have gutted it and replaced the sardine configuration with one more appropriate for such an expensive trip.
With only fifty-two leather seats there is more than enough leg room for everyone. The only plain cloth economy seats on the plane are reserved for cabin crew! There is lounge / dining areas where guests can relax with canapes (prepared by one of the two chefs on-board), drink French champagne and expensive brandies. Overall the staff/guest ratio is an impressive 10 to 1, and includes a “luggage manager”, an engineer and four escorts provided by Abercrombie and Kent, who assist the guests with planning their jaunts into whatever native wonderland they find themselves in.
Oh and all that pesky immigration stuff? Well guests are escorted through express immigration while their luggage travels separately to meet them again in their hotel room.
Here a couple of Abercrombie and Kent’s 2009 private jet itineraries: but hurry some are already booked out!
Africa: Desert Kingdoms and Natural Splendors: New York > MADEIRA Funchal > ETHIOPIA Addis Ababa, Lalibela > TANZANIA Serengeti > MAURITIUS > SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town, Kruger > ZIMBABWE Victoria Falls > MALI Bamako, Timbuktu > MOROCCO Marrakech > New York
Nine World Wonders: Miami >, PERU Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu > EASTER ISLAND > SAMOA Apia > AUSTRALIA Sydney > CAMBODIA Angkor Wat > MYANMAR Schwedagan Pagoda > INDIA Jodhpur, Taj Mahal > OMAN Muscat > JORDAN Petra, Wadi Rum > EGYPT Cairo, Pyramids > New York
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well! in such heavy economic slow down i think people will consider to stay and move in usa rather going to have trip around the world. don’t you think so that you should target local market. because you are very high quality travel service provider, and i think it is not affordable to common people.
Private jet travel has never been for the masses – that’s the whole point of an exclusive travel service! The current economic climate may change who is rich and who isn’t but the rich will always be with us
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It is possible to fly by luxury jet, and if it’s something you’re looking into check out Regent Jet. They offer prices much lower than competition with a high level of quality and safety. I just used my Regent Jet Pass my boyfriend got me. It was so simple and luxurious, and the price comparison to other companies on the market is wonderful. I would highly recommend it.
This is what a short google search gave me:
Regent Jet Launches the Palms Jet Pass; a Private Jet Card Program for East Coast Travelers
Private Jet Card Provides Travelers with Exclusive Service to-and-from New York and South Florida
Boston, MA (PRWEB) January 22, 2009 — Regent Jet, a full-service private jet company, today announced the official launch of the Palm Jets Pass™. The new private jet card program is designed to provide private jet travelers with guaranteed one-way priced trips from metropolitan New York to South Florida on premium class business jets for as low as $10,000 a flight (roughly $5,000 less than competitors). The jet pass is the latest offering from Regent Jet, as the company continues to focus on providing clients with personalized, luxurious travel options that are as reliable as fractional jet ownership, and as with the flexibility of on-demand charter.
“With the understanding that many of our high-net-worth clients seek more convenient and economical travel options between their New York residencies and South Florida winter homes, the Palms Jet Pass™ is the perfect compliment to our private aviation solutions,” said Justin Sullivan, founder and CEO of Regent Jet. “Research indicates that 30% of all occupied private jet flights occur along the East Coast during peak travel season and the Palms Jet Pass™ is the first jet card program to offer a convenient and exclusive flight program for this busy corridor.”
Palms Jet Pass™ members need only make a $50,000 commitment for a guarantee of five one-way trips on a best-in-class 7-seat Hawker 400XP jet. However, as part of the lunch, new members may book a single, no-strings-attached one-way flight along the Palms Jet Pass™ corridor for just $10,000. “By offering a single flight to new customers at the bundled rate, we are making travel along the busy East Coast corridor simpler and more cost-effective than ever before,” said Sullivan.
Research indicates that 30% of all occupied private jet flights occur along the East Coast during peak travel season and the Palms Jet Pass™ is the first jet card program to offer a convenient and exclusive flight program for this busy corridor. Unlike fractional programs or other jet card programs, members will not be burdened with any additional fuel surcharges, black-out dates or segment fees. Members can book flights with just 24 hours notice and will be guaranteed on-call availability of the aircraft 365 days a year between the following cities:
Metropolitan New York: Teterboro; Morristown; White Plains; Farmingdale; Islip; East Hampton
Florida: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Naples; Stuart
Palms Jet Pass members will also be afforded the added advantage of using their account funds for flights with Regent Jet to other destinations, including Cabo, Las Vegas, Aspen, Los Angeles and Europe. All Regent Jet travelers are offered world-class concierge services, including ground transportation and hotel reservations.
About Regent Jet
Regent Jet is a full-service boutique private aviation firm and the pioneer of Private Jet Hedging™. The company offers clients the safety and reliability of fractional ownership with the freedom, flexibility and choice of on-demand jet charter. Regent Jet clients enjoy worldwide access to pristine, late-model aircraft at a compelling value relative to Jet Card and Fractional programs. Regent Jet offers customized solutions for each trip through thoroughly vetted FAR Part 135 air carriers who maintain full operational control of their flights in full compliance with FAA requirements and Regent Jet standards.
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