solairus aviation blog

There’s no harm in fitting a little play into your work as you fly around the world on a private jet charter. One of the best ways to produce endorphins, release some tension and let go of your cares is in the water. If you’re going to stay in the best hotels in the world, who says they can’t also be the ones with the best luxury pools?

San Alfonso del Mar | Algarrobo, Chile

As the hotel San Alfonso del Mar was built in 2006, it was all the rage among hospitality architects and engineers. Because of its massive size, as of 2013, the hotel pool holds the Guinness World Record for the largest swimming pool by area in the world. Here are its specs:

• Length: 3,324 feet (1,013 meters; 1.013 kilometers)

• Area: 19.77 acres (8 hectares)

• Amount of water it holds: 250 million liters (66 million gallons)

• Depth at the deep end: 115 feet

• The number of traditional 8-meter-long pools that fit in it: 6,000

The massive pool is actually an artificial saltwater lagoon that uses a pulse-based disinfection system that minimizes the amount of chemicals needed to keep it clean. This means your eyes won’t turn so chlorine-red. The virtual waterfront has beaches, docks, water sports and even a temperature-controlled indoor beach, giving you everything that you love about swimming in the ocean minus the sharks and rip currents. (http://www.sanalfonso.cl/ingles/main.html)

Delano Hotel | South Beach, Florida

If you’re going to lounge all day by the pool, do it at the Delano. Make your way through Philippe Starck’s whimsical Alice in Wonderland garden to the exclusive Delano Beach Club, which gives you admittance to poolside cabanas, a butler, the cuisine of Chef Brian Massie and direct access to the ocean. After floating and meditating as you listen to the underwater music, relax on one of the chaise lounges or daybeds. Or, arrange to have a spa treatment in the privacy of one of the cabanas. (http://www.delano-hotel.com/)

Huvafen Fushi | North Malé Atoll, Maldives

If you charter a private jet to the Maldives at night, don’t mistake the Huvafen Fushi’s pool with a runway. While the resort is set on an island, its enchanting ocean-side pool is the first in the world to use more than 1,000 glittering fiber optic lights. You’ll think the stars fell from the heavens. The pool also transitions into the Maldives’ only saltwater floatation pool that’s full of healing and therapeutic minerals. (www.huvafenfushi.peraquum.com)  

The Ritz-Carlton | Hong Kong, China

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful pool after you swim in the one at the Ritz-Carlton’s Hong Kong hotel in the 118-story International Commerce Center. The rooftop indoor pool is nothing less than posh with its infinity edge, endless views of the city skyline and Victoria Harbor, and lounges. To add to the drama are 144 ceiling-mounted LED screens that reflect colorful images into the water. (http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/HongKong/Default.htm)

Costa Careyes | Jalisco, Mexico                                      

Many castles are surrounded by moats, but at Costa Careyes, yours is surrounded by a pool. The Careyes-style villas, or castles, are scattered throughout the resort and each have an ideal panoramic view of the mountains, coastline and beaches. The infinity pool on each private oasis looks like the crystal waters vanish toward the crashing waves below. (http://www.careyes.com.mx/intro/welcome.php)

About Solairus Aviation:

Solairus is a full-service aviation asset management company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

Solairus Aviation is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and has over twenty-five base locations across the United States and Europe. Solairus is an Aviation Research Group/US Platinum-rated charter operator with a fleet of over 50 managed aircraft. After completion of an intense operations and safety systems audit, the ARG/US Platinum rating has only been awarded to 5% of the world’s charter operators that have demonstrated that their procedures meet or exceed industry “Best Practices” in all phases. Solairus has also received the NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award and is an IS-BAO certified company. Solairus offers a full range of services in addition to aircraft management, which includes aircraft charter sales, aviation support services, and consulting. For more information about Solairus Aviation, visit www.solairusaviation.com or call 800-359-7861.

Enjoy a romantic seaside meal on the patio at Mezzogiorno Ristorante.

Contrary to popular belief, Mexican food does not traditionally consist of refried beans, hard shell tacos and frozen margaritas.  True Mexican cuisine consists of fresh seafood, spicy soups and sauces, and quality tequila, served neat.  Few Mexican private jet destinations are as fit for foodies as the Banderas Bay region in Riviera Nayarit, where fresh seabass and grouper dominate dishes and award-winning mole recipes are carefully guarded.  One of the largest bays in the world, this paradise of sun, sand and sea offers a plethora of dining options from refined international establishments to sandy fish shacks, all offering some of the most delicious provisions south of the border.

Here are some of our favorites:

Mezzogiorno

Located on a popular beach in Bucerias, a charming seaside pueblo in the heart of the bay, this Italian restaurant is perfect for a romantic evening or special occasion that calls for candlelight and hours spent lingering over a bottle of vino.  If you’ve grown sick of seafood, this is also a great spot for a classic steak and pasta comfort meal.

Karen’s Place

For a high quality meal with a casual, yet elegant, atmosphere, head to Karen’s Place where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner under a thatched palapa while watching  for migrating dolphins and humpback whales.

Signature Restaurant Carolina

Although the Carolina showcases flavorful combinations of Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines, the exquisite sunsets are what make this epicurean destination stand out.  Self described as “luxurious, sophisticated and seductive” the Carolina is one of three outstanding eateries hosted by the St. Regis Resort located at the very tip of the Punta de Mita peninsula, and the only restaurant in the Mexican state of Nayarit to hold the prestigious AAA Five Diamond rating.

Sandzibar

A newcomer to the bahia’s dining scene, Sandzibar is named after the storied African spice island and features a blend of Mediterranean, African and Mexican flavors.  The restaurant offers four different atmospheres in which to enjoy its fantastic ocean views.  Whether you’re looking for a casual bar-top meal or a romantic evening, Sandzibar is great for families and couples alike.

Award-winning Mexican chef Richard Sandoval presides over the kitchen at Bahia Restaurant.

Bahia

Located in the Four Seasons Resort on the northern side of the Punta Mita peninsula, Bahia is one of esteemed Mexican chef Richard Sandoval’s newest gems.  This seaside grill features simply prepared albeit creatively enhanced dishes that change with the tides, such as scallops ceviche, wood-grilled avocado and buttered crab mashed potatoes.  Bahia also hosts four-hour cooking classes taught by Sandoval himself every Thursday.

Sayulita Fish Taco

If you find yourself sweaty, sandy, salty and starving after a day of beach activity, shuffle your flip-flopped feet into this open-air fish shack.  The menu offers mouth-watering eats such as shrimp empanadas, tropical fish brochettes with mango salsa and whole red snapper platters, not to mention a nice array of local tequila and margarita offerings.

Visit the Inspirato Punta de Mita Destination Guide  for more information about luxury dining in Punta de Mita and Puerto Vallarta.

Published with permission from Inspirato.com

About Inspirato

We're revolutionizing the way luxury travelers spend quality time with their family and friends.
At Inspirato, we've taken best-of-class service and resort amenities combined with the low cost of villa rental to bring you the premiere club for a new generation of luxury travelers. 

Our membership plan is simple and affordable. 
You pay a one-time membership fee of $15,000, a small annual renewal fee of $2,500 and that's it. You can book any home in our portfolio, as often as you like, even during peak times… and pay only for what you use. Depending on the location, your savings over market rates can cover the membership fee in just a few trips.

About Solairus Aviation:

Solairus is a full-service aviation asset management company that provides clients with expertise in acquiring and operating a wide range of private aircraft.

Solairus Aviation is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and has over twenty-five base locations across the United States and Europe. Solairus is an Aviation Research Group/US Platinum-rated charter operator with a fleet of over 50 managed aircraft. After completion of an intense operations and safety systems audit, the ARG/US Platinum rating has only been awarded to 5% of the world’s charter operators that have demonstrated that their procedures meet or exceed industry “Best Practices” in all phases. Solairus has also received the NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award and is an IS-BAO certified company. Solairus offers a full range of services in addition to aircraft management, which includes private jet charter sales, aviation support services, and consulting. For more information about Solairus Aviation, visit www.solairusaviation.com or call 800-359-7861.