Traveling for fun is great. But, what if your travels in a private jet were fun and made a positive impact on the world? Volunteer tourism has grown dramatically since the 1990s and several companies are making it simpler than ever to share your time, resources and talents. Going on a volunteer vacation isn’t only wonderful for those you help, …
When winter break rolls around, the world’s popular ski destinations are packed. But, now you know a secret: Late winter isn’t always the best time for a ski trip. Late fall and early winter can prove equally fantastic when conditions are just right. The following destinations historically receive great snow coverage and even some powder for early birds to enjoy. …
Just 41 miles south of Brisbane, the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, is the continent’s largest non-capital city and one of its fastest-growing regions. As a popular year-round destination, the town boasts average daily subtropical temperatures of 75°F, about 36 patrolled beaches, 277 miles of tidal rivers and canals. After explorer John Oxley sailed to Mermaid Beach in 1823, it …
While America is a relatively young country, its towns are filled cryptic histories and grisly stories of suffering. Paranormal investigators sometimes describe a haunting as energetic spirits attempting to interact with an environment in manners mortals can detect. Skip theatrical haunted houses with dancing ghosts and ethereal images and get become acquainted with the spirits of those who still wish …
Going on 93 years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® is the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the country, making it as much of a tradition as roasted turkey. In the early days, Macy’s employees dressed up in brilliant costumes and walked miles accompanied by floats, bands and animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. A few years later, large animal-shaped balloons …
When the evening arrives but you’re not ready to call it a night, there’s only one solution: hang out where the elite hang out in the “city that never sleeps.” The nightlife in New York City’s is legendary. While there are plenty of bars, dens, lounges, clubs, and saloons to get a piece of the action, you want to go …
With the fall weather bringing shorter days and cooler weather, it’s time to escape in a private chartered flight to an area of the world that’s waking up to gorgeous spring weather. With stunning landscapes, diverse cuisine and a rich heritage, Cape Town stands out from the other cities in its country and continent. Its urbane nature, world-class shops, fine dining, …
Once upon a time, birds were the envy of humankind because of their unique view of the planet. For years, Leonardo da Vinci sketched and designed flying machines that could achieve vertical flight. It wasn’t until the early 1900s that first helicopter flights took place. This feat of modern engineering and ingenuity makes it possible to feel the thrill of …
You could travel along countless highways and country roads for a spectacular display of fall’s finest colors. Or, you spend a day surrounded by autumnal splendor at one of the nation’s 59 national parks. After sweating in the summer heat, fill your lungs with crisp air in an idyllic landscape that serves as the perfect backdrop for the season’s colorful …
A major urban area in the Great Basin with a backdrop of beautiful mountains, early settlers turned Salt Lake City’s inhospitable valley into the thriving metropolis it is today. While Utah might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of haute cuisine, there’s healthy competition for fine dining opportunities. Fuel up your private jet and …
