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New 2017 Ways to Travel Greener

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You don’t need to drive a Tesla to make your next trip a little eco-friendlier. Whether you’re commuting to work or taking a vacation, it’s easier than ever to do your part from the environment while getting from point A to point B.

Rent a Hybrid

If you’re going to be renting a vehicle to get around, you should take the time to rent a hybrid car. If this isn’t an option, you can look for a small compact car that won’t burn up too much gas.

Book a Non-stop Flight

If you’re going to be traveling by air, the good news is that it’s easier than ever to book a non-stop flight. You can even set up your airfare sites to notify you when a good non-stop flight pops up. Non-stop flights mean faster travel, that you do not have to worry if it is legal to text and drive in Arizona, and less fuel burned in multiple take-offs.

Eat Local

Eating local means that the food has not been transported over hundreds of miles by gas-guzzling semi-trucks and so on. When you’re visiting a new town, take the time to look up when and where they host farmer’s markets, as well as which local eateries use locally sourced food in their menu.

Look for Green Hotels

You can research various hotels to find those that focus on recyclable and reusable products and so on. The main thing that modern technology offers for the eco-conscious traveler is simply the ability to do research. If you’re ever not one hundred percent sure if you’re supporting a green business or not, you can always check on your phone to find out. Look up reviews and reports on the Better Business Bureau and so on to find out how any given hotel or restaurant or rental agency regards the environment.

Invest in a Bicycle

Keeping a bike or two on hand means that you don’t need to take the car on shorter trips. You can arrive by rental, and use your bicycle to get around town while you’re there. Failing that, try to do most of your in-town traveling by bus, which is actually one of the more fuel-efficient transportation options available, as well as the best way to avoid getting a ticket that is only dismissible by taking traffic school.

Bring a Reusable Water Bottle

Bringing a reusable water bottle means you won’t be burning through little 16 ounce bottles at a rate of one-an-hour along your road trips. On that note, reusable bags for shopping can be a great help, too. Some places, like Austin, have banned disposable bags, so it makes sense to bring a reusable shopping bag with you even if you could give two hoots about the planet.

Switch Everything Off Before You Go

The really fancy way to do this is with automation. If you have everything in your home plugged into an app, you can crank open the automated shutters to let your plants get some light while you’re out and about, without having to leave them open the whole time. Likewise, you can turn your security lights off in the day and turn them back on at night and so on. Failing all of that, of course, you can just go ahead and switch your power off while you’re away, and do the same for your water source.

Traveling is one of the most harmful things for the environment. All that gas you have to burn through just to get where you’re going, the disposable items you use on the way… Luckily, there are more options than ever to take care of the environment while traveling.

Tech Tips for Better Trips: Top Travel Planning Apps for Android Globetrotters

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The most enjoyable trips start with proper planning. From booking your flight, knowing when to leave, what to pack, and what to wear when you reach your destination, there are many apps for your mobile device to help you streamline your travel plans. Here’s a rundown on some of the most useful.

Weather Live

Use this app instead of thermometer to read the temperature instantly, wherever you are in the world. You can also get a 7-day forecast so you’ll know which clothes to pack for your trip. Other features include wind speed and direction, pressure and precipitation information, sunrise and sunset times, weather radar, rain maps, and other weather detail accompanied by animations and graphics.

Skyscanner

Use Skyscanner to help you find the cheapest flights to wherever you wish to travel. Once you’ve found the flight you want, you can book it directly from the app. Not only that, you can also search for and book hotel rooms. It’s simple to use, you just pick a destination and the app will list the cheapest flights.

TripIt

This app allows you to store all your travel plans from your itinerary to your car rental in one easy location, imported from your email. With TripIt you can share information with family and friends, you can also add your trip details directly to your calendar. The app is free but you have the option to make an annual subscription to TripIt Pro for a fee. With the upgrade the app will let you know of and changes to your flight, and if any better flights become available. This is a great app if you travel a lot.

LiveTrekker

LiveTrekker is a travel diary app. Document each stage of your trip with text, voice, video, pictures and maps. You can also share your journey with friends and family in real time or upload them to the cloud for later viewing. Set the app to track your movements with GPS and display your route on a satellite map. You can add pictures, video, and text to the map so you have detailed documentation of everywhere you travel.

XE Currency

When you want to know how many lira your dollar is worth, while you’re in Italy, XE Currency will tell you. This app updates its rates every minute, which ensures you will always have the most accurate exchange rates. If you don’t have the Internet available, it’s not a problem, you can use the app offline using saved data. As well as currency exchange rates, this app provides you with information about market analysis and currency trackers over time. This app is a must-have for anyone who travels overseas on a regular basis.

Using these apps your travel arrangements will always be well organized and well documented. You’ll also have accurate exchange rates so you’ll know exactly how much you’re spending. You can treasure your journeys forever.

Eloise Bailey is a globetrotter! Just back from a trip to South Africa, she shares her knowledge in her articles.

 

10 Tips on How to Travel Cheaper, Greener, and Safer

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Whether you’re a solo traveller wanting to explore the world or a family just trying to enjoy the holiday season, knowing how to travel cheap, green and safe is important. There are plenty of travel tips and tricks you can master to make your trips that much more enjoyable, but these next 10 top tips will help you get started right away.

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Book Early

Always try to book your hotels and flights early whenever possible. You can find great deals on hotels and flights when you plan your trip early. If you’re thinking about taking the entire family to Tenerife, for instance, you can find deals from Adeje Gran Hotel and other great properties in the area.

Research the Area

Find out more about the things you can do at the destination. You should also learn more about local customs and safety tips before your trip. The information will help you prepare for any situation you might have to deal with along the way.

Pack the Right Carry-On Gear

A small torch, an umbrella, a multi-tool and a first aid kit could be just what you need to save the day. Depending on when and where you’re traveling, you may need to pack these items into your daypack for extra convenience.

Stay Connected

There are plenty of Wi-Fi rentals and local SIM card deals available online. It’s always best to make sure you can connect to the internet easily at your destination. Don’t rely on hotel Wi-Fi and always have a backup internet connection for when you need to check something online.

Smartphone and Batteries

Your smartphone is now officially the best traveling buddy to have. You can book hotels, search information and do virtually everything on a smartphone. Make sure you can charge your phone easily and that you carry spare batteries – or a power pack – just to be extra safe.

Have Backup Cards and Emergency Cash

These two things, a backup credit card (or a couple of them) and emergency cash, should be packed separately. You need to be able to resort to these emergency items should – God forbid – your daypack get stolen during the trip.

Have Travel Insurance

I know paying a fee for several trips without making any claim seems like a waste of money, but you should never stop buying travel insurance, especially when you’re traveling abroad. You never know when the insurance coverage might save you.

Check Your Documents

Make sure you have at least 6 months before your passport expires if you’re traveling overseas. You should also make sure you have a valid visa – or can get one upon arrival – and that you make copies of all your travel documents. Remember that separate bag you use to store the emergency cards and cash? Pack copies of your travel documents there too.

In Case of an Emergency…

It is also important to add your emergency contact information to your luggage tags and other personal items. Don’t forget to check how you can deal with emergencies on your trip too; for instance, you should know what to do if you lose your passport, such as where the embassy is located and what other things you need to prepare.

Prepare for Some Fun

Last but not least, always prepare yourself for some fun. That’s what holidays are all about. You may need to prepare some time before the actual departure, just to anticipate traffic and other possible issues. Leaving in a stressful condition is not how you want to start your trip.

3 Ways to Make Business Travel More Efficient and Fun

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Business traveling can be a boon or a bummer, depending on how you handle it. This is especially true if you frequently travel internationally. Sure, you can stumble around jetlagged, asking strangers for directions in a language they don’t speak. Or you can hit the new time zone rested and ready, enjoying the sights when you’re not on the job. International business travel is an opportunity, if nothing else. It’s an opportunity to see the world on someone else’s dime, and getting paid to do it. Here are three ways to go from zero to hero in the world of frequent international business travel.

Know Your Sleep Limits and Prepare for Them. It’s important not to be too tired when you’re traveling. This will keep you from being effective in the board room, and from having fun on the boardwalk. One way to prepare is to sleep as little as possible on the flight. As long as you don’t have to hit the ground running, you want to feel tired when you get to your hotel room, and you want it to be late evening or night if at all possible. Ask your doctor for something to help you sleep to fend off jetlag, and have it ready when you arrive in the new country. Head straight to your hotel – do not pass go, do not collect $200. Make the room as dark as possible, turn on the fan for some ambient noise so you won’t be disturbed, set your alarm for a sensible time in the morning, and konk out as hard as you can. One great night of sleep following self-induced travel exhaustion is one of the best ways to get the jump on jetlag. Your best personal method may be somewhat different, but this is a tactic that’s useful to many.

Prepare for Communication. Traveling abroad, you’ll want to communicate with the folks back home, both family and coworkers. The Business Calling Enjoyprepaid plan is one of the best, and Enjoyprepaid works in many nations all over the world. Beyond this, it’s important to understand the communication technology conventions of the nation you are visiting. Is WiFi available in most public spaces, or is it limited to internet cafes where you pay by the hour? Can you expect to use your phone or should you make other plans? How much will data rates cost you, and is it possible to buy a chip that’s specific to the part of the world you’re living in so you can use your phone without incurring massive costs? Spend awhile reading about others’ experiences traveling in the new country and avoid the worst.

Know What Does and Doesn’t Work. It’s important to read experiences of other travelers from your country, to the country you’ll be staying in. This will clue you into the best eats and night spots, while avoiding getting bummed out by stomach bugs and predatory tourist hawks.

International business travel is as good as your methods. If you don’t know how to prepare, it can be a real drag. If you know how to handle yourself abroad, nothing’s going to get you down. Have a blast!

Culinary Classes Abroad

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Do you love eating out? Do you cook and entertain at every opportunity? Do you enjoy trying new foods and new methods of preparing foods? You just might be an official ‘food aficionados”! If you go to restaurants at every available opportunity and have taken advantage of cooking classes in your area, and you like to travel, you might be a great candidate for culinary travel. Maybe a trip to the cooking schools in Italy or France is already on your bucket list! With the right frame of mind and preparation, like any good meal, this could be the trip of a lifetime. It certainly won’t be a trip on which you’re apt to experience much weight loss!

Advance planning and research will be the keys to a successful trip. Select the time of year you’d like to travel and narrow down your dates. If you’re interested in taking classes at a culinary school, this will need to be planned well in advance. There are abundant agencies available that provide tours to different restaurants and cooking classes in the restaurants with the private chefs. These are really exciting, hands on experiences. Local travel agencies specializing in culinary travel can provide a wealth of information. Online sites have become plentiful, but be sure to carefully read all the reviews, offerings and details about what is included in the tours, deposits and terms of participation.

Some of the tour agencies specializing in culinary travel will manage accommodations as well as booking cooking classes, and some will require accommodations to be booked separately. Do your booking and planning early to ensure the greatest selection of accommodation options. Frequently the agency will arrange for transportation from your hotel to the restaurants or cooking schools. Quite often tours of vineyards are included in these programs to give participants a greater understanding of wine parings. Have a grand time, take loads of pictures and be sure to try out your new found culinary skills on friends and family upon your return. Best of luck to you!

3 Freebies That Should Top Your List

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“[W]hen we have left Rome … we are astonished by the discovery … that our heartstrings have mysteriously attached themselves to the Eternal City, and are drawing us [back] again, as if it were … more intimately our home, than even the spot where we were born.”

—Nathaniel Hawthorn, 1860

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Maybe the Hawthorne quote seems a little heady, but, man, is it true! If you’ve been to Rome, you know what he means. If you haven’t, you should start planning your trip now.

No matter how the dollar is doing in Europe, you can embark on grand adventures without paying a dime. That’s right – just click your heels together and say, “There’s no place like Rome. There’s no place like Rome. There’s no place… “ Okay, so maybe you do have to pay for the flight to Rome. (Tip: To get last minute travel deals, check out travel agencies’ social media sites.) But, once you’re in Rome, free sites abound. And you don’t have to take city transportation to get to where you’re going. Although there’s no yellow brick road to follow, getting lost on foot as you wander through Rome’s cobblestoned streets is the best way to experience the city.

So, put on your walking shoes, and grab your water bottle. In one day, we’re going to three free sites, which exude the historical significance, mythical grandeur, and sumptuous gelato for which people come to Rome.

1. Roman Forum (Forum)

Archeological excavations have revealed layers of history that tell the story of people who walked the pathways of the Forum centuries ago. Originally a marketplace, the Forum evolved into the center of Roman public life. All major commerce, political and judicial events once took place here. Thus, many of the most important structures from Roman antiquity are in the Forum. Among these ancient ruins are temples of worship, seats of government and monuments to ancient heroes. Prior to the construction of the Colosseum, the Forum also hosted gladiatorial battles.

Here, you can walk the on the same road where Julius Caesar’s chariot ran. You will stand where Mark Antony, Cleopatra’s beloved, gave Caesar’s famous funeral oration. And you can look upon the Senate House, where a precursor to modern democracy was born. When you are inside the Forum, you can’t help but feel the pathos of the Ancient Rome Empire in its rise to glory and, among the ruins, its eventual decline. The haunting remains of the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Titus and the House of Vestal Virgins conjure up stories of ancient sacrifices, great public processions and mythical tales that still form part of Western culture.

Now, if you can tear yourself away from visions of the Vestal Virgins, you might get out your smartphone and Google the shortest route to the Pantheon. And then, get walkin’ because it’s about a mile and a half. Stopping by any site along the way is highly encouraged. One warning: there is something amazing to see around every corner, at every piazza (public square) and down every narrow street. If you don’t watch the time, it will take you all day to get your original destination.

1. Pantheon

The Pantheon, like the Forum and so many other sites around Rome, represents an historical evolution over the centuries. The Pantheon dates back to the 27 A.D. It was built by Marcus Agrippa, whose name is inscribed on the portico. Agrippa’s Pantheon was apparently dedicated to the seven gods of the seven planets (a pagan temple). It was twice destroyed by fire and rebuilt. Between 118-125 A.D. , the Emperor Hadrian finished constructing the third Pantheon. Debate exists as to whether the earlier structures were of a similar monumental shape and magnitude as Pantheon now stands. One point is certain, however, the Pantheon is the most well preserved Ancient Roman structures.

In the seventh century, the Pantheon, a pagan temple, officially morphed into a Catholic Church, with its consecration as such in 609 A.D. This transformation reflected the changes in political power, spreading of Christendom, and desire to preserve ancient Roman buildings. To this day, it remains a Catholic Church.

Regardless of religious convictions, everyone is welcome to experience the Pantheon. Walking through the front portico, this downright massive structure with its rows 40-foot Corinthian columns, made of heavy Egyptian granite, feels both impressive and intimidating. Once through the entrance, you meet with a breathtaking interior. Natural light shines through only one opening in the coffered, hemispherical dome (the oculus). It remains a mystery how this ancient structure could support the weight of its domed top. As artist Michelangelo put it, the Pantheon appears to be of “angelic and inhuman design.”

If you can pull yourself away from the ethereal interior of the Pantheon, it’s only a short hike to our next destination. In a half mile, you’ll find something no less impressive and a bit more trendy. According to U.S. News, the Trevi Fountain is ranked the number one tourist destination in Rome.

1. Trevi Fountain

Arguably the most beautiful fountain in Rome, the Trevi Fountain too has ties to the first century B.C. The Trevi Fountain is located at the end of the Aqua Virgo, an ancient aqueduct constructed in 19 BC by Agrippa. This aqueduct still brings water 21 kilometers away from Rome to supply the fountains in the historic city center with water. (Can you believe that a than 2000-year-old aqueduct still works?)

The elaborately designed baroque fountain is built into the side of Palazzo Poli. And it absolutely dominates Trevi square, where it is situated. At 85 feet high and 65 feet wide, it is the largest fountain in Rome. Each part of the fountain, each sculpture and section, either allegorically or literally commemorates an historical event or represents a moral or mythical tale.

But not everyone comes to the Trevi Fountain to fuss over Neptune or whatever else is depicted there. Most tourists come to participate in another mythical story, which requires tossing coins into the fountain. Two legends actually inform the ritual of throwing coins into the fountain. One says that if you throw a coin from your right hand backwards over left shoulder, you will return to Rome. The second legend inspires people to throw three coins into the fountain. The first coin guarantees a return to Rome, the second coin means you will fall in love in Rome, and the third coin will lead you down the aisle with the spouse of your dreams. You might have seen the 1954 American film inspired by the latter legend: Three Coins in A Fountain.

If you find yourself tired of myths and figure that flipping coins into the fountain may be a bad investment, just walk to Piazza Navona (.5 miles), where the locals hang out. Then, as the saying goes, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”: sit and savor a lemon and raspberry gelato, enjoy a glass of vino or sip on a café’ latte and talk with your friends. I bet you’ll find yourself saying that you’ll never forget this trip— because there is truly no place like Rome.

“… the best things in life are free.” As the saying goes, the best museum is the city itself.

A Safari in the Okavango Delta in Botswana

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If you are a seasoned safari traveler and wildlife lover, you need to visit the Okavango Delta in Botswana. This wildlife rich delta is the pinnacle of luxury safari travel.

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Before visiting the delta we do recommend you consult with local experts to find the best accommodation for your needs as not all lodges cater to families for example, and some specialize in it, don’t want to get the wrong lodge of course. Visit AfricanSafariHome.com for more information.

The Okavango Delta in Botswana provides some of the best and most unique game viewing in the world, if not the most unique. Taking a Mokoro (traditional canoe) ride down the banks of the delta allows you to get up close and personal with large animals like Hippos and Elephants. This unique water level experience is exhilarating and a tad scary at times to be honest, but a truly magical way to view game.

The other highly recommended game viewing experience is on the back of an African Elephant. These large majestic creatures take you effortlessly into the heart of the bush where you can view a large variety of game up close, without scaring them off with the sound of a motor vehicle engine.

As previously mentioned, Botswana caters mainly to the upper end of the market. The lodges in the Chobe game reserve and on the Delta itself offer four star plus accommodation, with the majority offering the complete five star experience.

Game drives into the surrounds are typically done twice a day, once in the early morning before breakfast and an afternoon/evening game drive before dinner. Snacks and drinks are served on the game drives and on special occasions you can arrange for dinners in the bush, away from the main lodge that is. If you are travelling in winter be sure to dress warmly as temperatures are often in the single digits, making for a very cold game drive.

If you are a bird lover or keen bird photographer, Botswana offers many exciting opportunities. Most lodges are situated on waterways in the Delta and this makes for an abundance of photographic opportunities.

Complete safari packages including dinner, bed and breakfast will start at around $2,500 per person sharing for a five-night stay in the low season. For specific dates contact your travel advisor and also ask for multi-lodge specials. You can often get a better rate if booking your safari with one operator who has multiple lodges, as apposed to different lodges etc.

If you are travelling with a family please ask your consultant for the best time of the year to travel, as Botswana is a malaria area. Typically children travelling to Botswana should be twelve years or older. Your travel consultant can also advise on the necessary medical precautions you may wish to take before departing. (Malaria tablets etc)

For more information or to book a safari to Botswana visit African Safari Home for friendly, experienced consultants. African Safari Home has more than twenty years experience arranging bespoke trips Southern and East Africa.

4 Significant Benefits of Renting Green Cars in Australia

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Traveling to a new destination is an exciting thing you will ever experience in your entire life. Taking a break from work or school and having time to unwind for a little while can never go wrong. However, you need to make the most out of your vacation and ensure that you will totally have fun.

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One of the most favorite places most travelers from across the globe love to visit is Australia. This stunning country is blessed with breathtaking views as well as thrilling activities fit for all ages. Once you get the opportunity to be here, you will absolutely have an unforgettable vacation.

Moreover, if you want to explore one of the beautiful cities in Australia, you can try renting a car. The best way to discover a city is by roaming around and enjoying every part of it. DriveNow offers hybrid car rentals in Cairns and Australia-wide, which makes it more convenient for every traveler who wants to go sightseeing.

While it is unusual for people to rent an environmentally friendly car while on a trip in a different city, it could still be a great idea. Apparently, there are numerous benefits of simply renting a green car, such as the following:

Renting a green car can save you more money.

Sure, some car rental companies charge more for environmentally friendly cars. Nevertheless, you could still save a lot of money when you choose this type of car because of fuel savings. There is nothing to worry about the extra cost for gas that might be charged on you once you rent a green car.

Renting a green car provides great environmental effect.

These eco-friendly cars emit greenhouse gases and add to the atmospheric pollution. Once you plan to do quite a bit of driving during your stay in Australia, it is a good idea to rent a green car to help save the environment. Everyone knows how much it is damaged today, hence, you can do a small act to prevent it from getting worse.

Renting a green car has a significant impact for business travelers.

If you travel for business and are trying to impress your partners, then choose a green car for your trip. It does not seem to be that of an impressive act, but being seen as environmentally responsible by others is really something desirable. People will look up to you as you show concern to the environment and make a difference to the world.

Renting a green car gives you peace of mind.

You won’t have to think about running out of gas when you are in an unfamiliar region, for a green car has enough “fuel” of its own at all times. Thus, this gives you peace of mind and you won’t be stressed out too when things don’t fall into place.

On the whole, your small act of choosing to rent a green car for your trip can make a huge impact. So, it is highly recommended that whenever you travel to a new place, opt for a green rental car and be one of those who want to make this world safer and more beautiful.

Going Flightseeing in New Zealand

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When traveling to New Zealand from out of area there is a good chance you will take a commercial plane. Once you arrive though, have you ever thought about sightseeing not from land, but via flight?

Sightseeing via a small aircraft or helicopter is truly the premier way to view New Zealand’s spectacular geography and sites. In fact, it is a very popular activity in many sections of the country including Northland, Canterbury and the West Coast.

When going on a flightseeing tour you will have the ability to fly over active volcanoes, glaciers or even experience the highest peaks of the Southern Alps.

Still to hard to believe? Just imagine this scenario:

You travel into the Queenstown airport, rent a car using Rentalcar.co.nz and take a ride to the Milford Sound, also known as one of the world’s most scenic areas. Here you will head over to the Milford Sound Scenic Flights where all passengers get a window seat for truly uninterrupted viewing. During the air tour, experienced pilots provide informative commentary of all the great views you are viewing.

Views include primeval forests, walls of rock with cascading waterfalls, snowcapped peaks and so much more! You will never want to get off of this one-hour incredible experience.

While land tours are a wonderful way to take in New Zealand, flight seeing is something you can’t do just anywhere, especially anywhere with picturesque views that will be remembered forever. How often can you say you viewed the entire Milford Sound all the way to the Tasman Sea including Miltre Peak and Bowen and Stirling Falls.

This is truly a must for anyone’s “bucket list”. Just make sure your smartphone is charged to take great photos or that you have a fresh battery in your digital camera.

Memories are for sure to made flightseeing in New Zealand!

Top Ski Resorts – Private Jet Charter

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When you begin to think about winter ski vacations, you may also start to think about all the stress that accompanies traveling during the colder months. However, when you choose to travel by private jet, you can feel confident your trip will be more relaxing and enjoyable. Chartered flights offer a more direct route, which means you can avoid the long lines at commercial airports, not have to worry about checking your ski gear or luggage and walk directly off your private plane into your waiting transportation. If you are contemplating a ski vacation in the near future, in addition to booking it through a private jet charter, consider the destinations here.

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Zermatt, Switzerland

Found on a high-altitude plateau, at the base of the highest and most iconic mountain in Switzerland, the Matterhorn, the charm of Zermatt is derived from the strict building codes and absence of traffic. You can access the quaint town by taking the cog railway from the valley, where you can leave your vehicle – as well as the rest of the modern world – behind. Zermatt provides visitors with some of the best skiing in the world and one of the largest lift inter-linked skiing areas featuring over 70 different lifts. This includes an underground funicular railway, which moves, on average 50,000 skiers each hour. The airport is just a two hour drive away, which makes private jet travel well-worth it.

Mammoth, California

Home of the highest summit of any California resort at 11,053 feet, Mammoth Mountain offers a higher quality snow, beautiful, picturesque views and a skiing season that lasts into July. Also, with more than 3,500 acres of skiable land, 400 inches of snowfall each season and 300 days of sunshine each year, Mammoth has established itself as the only big mountain experience in all of California. You can also enjoy a vast array of dining, as well, from intimate settings at the Parallax and a kid-friendly atmosphere at Campo Mammoth, both of which are only accessible by way of the snowcat. There are endless activities on Mammoth Mountain, as well, which includes scenic gondola rides, snowcat rides and cross-country skiing.

Catedrales, Argentina

Located near the city of Bariloche in the Lake District of Argentina, Catedral Alta Patagonia is one of the most developed ski resorts in South America and the only resort with a full service mountain village. The name was derived from the scenery present, which resembles a medieval cathedral. The views at 1300 meters above sea level are nothing short of breath taking. There are over 40 lifts here and quite a few opportunities for access to advanced level bowls and tree-skiing adventures.

Deer Valley, Utah

The upscale and elite tend to flock to this resort area more so than its direct neighbors. This is partly due to the free ski valets, fine dining, free parking shuttles and boutique shopping that amenities that are available. Deer Valley is home to more mountain runs than any other resort in Utah and limits access to the mountain to only 7500 lift tickets each day, preventing issues of overcrowding. This creates a more civilized skiing experience. Just 37 miles from Salt Lake City and minutes from Park City, this is the ideal destination for private jet charter travel.

Take some time to consider the destination for your next ski adventure and then begin planning the trip with a free jet charter quote. Vacation is supposed to be relaxing and fun and this includes the trip to the destination and home. Private jet travel minimizes stress and hassle while providing a safe option to arrive at your selected ski destination.