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Nestled between the gentle slopes of Haleakala and the white sandy shores of South Maui, the 18-hole golf course at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort could easily be called a golfer’s paradise for our private charter jet passengers.

Open from sunrise to sunset, golfers have the unique opportunity to play where nature, beauty and skill come together in this challenging course with views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean, Molokini Crater and the neighboring island of Kahoolawe. Opened in 1993, the Makena Golf Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and includes the second longest hole in the state of Hawaii at 620 yards.

The course begins with a par 4 at 417 yards and weaves alongside native foliage, natural ravines and Hawaiian archeology as ancient rock walls are found just outside the greens. Use precision to avoid the outcroppings of black lava rock, evidence of the dormant volcano, which can easily hide your ball around hole 5 and use skill to safely send your ball over the ravine on hole 6. Try limiting your gaze to only a few seconds at the breathtaking view on hole 12 and take note of the 620 yard distance on hole 14. The course ends with a par 4 at 422 yards.

You’ll be greeted with a crisp cold towel to refresh you upon returning to the clubhouse after finishing your game. Take a few moments to browse the items in the pro shop or have a bite to eat at the restaurant, Café on the Green.

Manicured greens, stunning views of the South Maui coastline and pristine golf carts which come with GPS, towels, tees and bottled water, this golf course is 40 minutes away from where your private charter jet will land in Maui, and is just minutes from the Inspirato Wailea Residences or a pleasant coastal drive from the new Kapalua Residence.

Published with permission from Inspirato.com

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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.

Avalon Bay, Catalina Island (Photo credit: Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce)

Newport Coast, with its miles of naturally preserved coastline, sophisticated dining offerings, and world class golf courses is an optimal private charter jet vacation destination.  You can easily enjoy an ample array of satisfying recreational activities during your vacation here without leaving the 23 square miles of land that comprise this city’s terrain.  However, should you feel like exploring beyond this town’s borders, there are some fabulous day trip options that won’t disappoint!

A favorite of locals and tourists alike is the nearby island of Santa Catalina.  The island was especially favored in Hollywood’s glamour days when celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin, Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, James Cagney and many more made Catalina the preferred playground of the rich and famous.

Getting to Catalina requires advance planning.  The Catalina Flyer departs from Newport Harbor daily but reservations are generally required.   The ferry will have you at the island in 75 minutes. For more luxurious transportation to this Island, take a private charter jet and arrive in style.

Once you reach Catalina you will be amazed at the remote beauty of this picturesque, quaint island.  Rent a golf cart and take your own personal tour. You can drive uphill to one the highest viewing points and enjoy the breathtaking scenic vista or make your way to the desolate side where bison roam freely.

 

Greetings,

Last year, Solairus was chosen by Inspirato as the growing vacation club’s Private Jet Charter partner. Inspirato is a private club that combines five-star resort services with privileged access to a rapidly expanding portfolio of the most spectacular villas in the world. Over the past several months, many Inspirato members have experienced first-hand why Solairus’ name has become synonymous with service excellence in the private jet charter marketplace. We share Inspirato’s goal of creating Exceptional Experiences and we are proud of our continued affiliation with such a fine organization and the opportunity it has provided to demonstrate our commitment to the perfect luxury travel experience.

Working together, Solairus and Inspirato provide their mutual clients with a wide range of member benefits and special vacation promotions. Our latest offer, good until May 31, 2012, gives Solairus clients who join Inspirato ONE HOUR of complimentary flight time in ANY Solairus private charter jet for flights to/from Inspirato destinations. Additionally, when you join Inspirato by May 31, 2012, your first year's annual membership fees will be waived.

Thank you for your continued trust in Solairus as your private charter jet provider. We remain completely committed to your safety and total satisfaction with your experience with us. If we can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact our team directly at 800.359.7861

Thank you,

Dan Drohan
Chairman and CEO
Solairus Aviation

 

 

Taking a private jet charter to Singapore? Stay at the super Naumi hotel in the heart of the city. Check out the amazing rooftop views from the hotel before cycling the length of the beach – the perfect way to work up an appetite before heading to the famous Raffles for their famous brunch.

From Singapore you can take another private jet to Bangkok– and check out the new SLH hotel there, the Siam, set to open this summer. It is going to be fantastic! One of the slickest arrivals on the Bangkok scene, its suites are huge and super stylish.

And if you have time on your tour of Asia, charter a private jet to Beijing to see another brand new hotel, the Éclat Beijing, also pinned to open this summer and part of the architecturally striking Parkview Green in the Chaoyang district.

For a taste of traditional China, you could also stay at the tranquil Han’s Royal Garden Hotel.

This boutique hotel will offer an amazing personal packing service courtesy of its excellent butlers – making heading home or to your next destination a breeze!

Solairus proudly employs some of the finest aviation professionals in the industry. Our aircrew members are not only extremely experienced and qualified aviators, they understand their significance in our service delivery model. They are willing and able to deal with just about any situation presented. Our crews are passionate about delivering quality service and are empowered to act in order to ensure every flight arrives safely and with every client need met.

Call 800-359-7861 today to discuss your travel plans and explore what private air charter can do for you.

 

Los Angeles is the perfect private jet destination for those wanting to unwind in style. With many excellent hotels, leisure activities and dining options for visitors to choose from, you’ll find Los Angeles offers something for every taste.

Here is a look at one of the best places to stay while in town. The Peninsula Beverly Hills offers private jet travelers a pleasant break from the downtown bustle. The hotel is tucked away in Beverly Hills and features a beautiful Renaissance interior design. Travelers will enjoy the added attention to detail as the rooms have bathtubs made of Italian marble and the sitting area has a fireplace, which serves as an elegant accent to the room. The service is superb as they have a full service spa and a rooftop swimming pool. The hotel also has upscale dining options and they offer limo service around Beverly Hills. For private jet travelers looking for the best in luxury, this is the ideal destination.

While in Los Angeles, travelers will also want to check out the many fine dining options available. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar provides diners with an amazing array of wine selections in a fine dining environment. Guests will enjoy selecting from their award winning collection of 100 wines. Additionally, the restaurant has multiple course meals sure to please any palate. Their service is superb as they also have private dinning options, which is perfect for small and large groups.

The Ivy has a reputation for the many famous stars of the stage and screen that frequent there. Along with this diners will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with attentive service. The food selections are decadent and rivals fare you would find at any fine dining location. For its exclusiveness, this is a necessary destination for travelers.

For shoppers looking for the best in high end retailing, Los Angeles has you covered. Obviously the most popular spot to visit is the legendary Rodeo Drive. There shoppers can select from top end stores such as Missoni, Prada, Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton.

Beverly Boulevard also has an excellent assortment of top end brand stores. Here shoppers can visit Stella McCartney who displays her entire clothing line in a 1920s style cottage. For diamond lovers, they’ll want to stop by Erica Courtney, who is one of the best jewelry stores in the city. Lastly, vintage shoppers that enjoy the old school looks will want to visit Re-Mix as they feature top shoe styles from the 1920s-1950s.

If you are looking to take a break from it all, Los Angeles offers the best in leisure activities. For starters, private jet travelers who want to see Hollywood in style can do so with private limousine tours. This is a great way to check out all the hot spots around town while traveling in a luxury vehicle.

Other leisure activities include golfing on championship level golf courses such as Rancho Park Golf Club. Visitors can tour Los Angeles and the surrounding communities from the air on a private plane or they can go luxury boating on the ocean.

As you can see, Los Angeles offers much in the way of luxury experiences. For private charter jet travelers looking for a great time, the city has many exclusive ways to make your experience a memorable one.

 

‘I’ll be right back with your chocolate-covered strawberries,’ said the butler. Ten minutes later, there he was, with a small plate of two perfect berries. Every night, guests at the Windsor Arms Hotel are surprised with a different treat at turndown! There are no mints on your pillow here! It’s a wonderful treat whilst you’re curled up in bed, basking in the most delicious aroma that can be smelled throughout the hotel.

Into the candlelit lobby the next night, to our delight we returned to a warm suite with a beautifully decorated plate of biscotti, adorned by a picture of a wine glass, made of chocolate.

It’s not just the special evening treats which makes a charter jet trip to Toronto memorable. Windsor Arms Hotel is an ode of neo-Gothic architecture. Set in the heart of Toronto’s cultural centre amongst the city’s oldest buildings, this charming hotel offers spacious suites, elegant dining and superb spa facilities… fit for a King or Queen! How about a dip by the fireside indoor pool?  After a hard day of shopping in the hub of Yorkville at the designer boutiques, and pottering around the museums and art galleries, this is a perfect place to unwind, relax and put your feet up!

During your charter jet trip, you must experience afternoon tea or dine at Prime, a steakhouse that is a popular choice of the locals. Tea at the Windsor Arms has been a complete afternoon of indulgence for guests.  There’s a selection of teas from Russian Caravan to Sencha to a delightful range of yummy sandwiches and seductive-handmade pastries… you can even select the tea room that best suits you! Choose from the purple room, swathed with deep purple valances or a more traditional French-style setting. Regardless of what you choose, high tea here will certainly be experience to remember!

There is so much this charming hotel offers and is perfect for both business or pleasure charter jet trips. Have fun!

 

Any private jet vacation to the fabled island of Manhattan begins with imagination. Everything is available at the snap of a finger. It is inconceivable that you should arrive in this wonderland in anything less than formidable style.

As you can imagine, a chartered private jet flight to Manhattan is exciting but it also affords a particularly freeing experience. For starters, simply ignore the schedules of the airlines. Set your itinerary and then change it at the last minute if you so desire. Nothing can come between you and your convenience.

Secondly, completely bypass the traffic and crushing lines at any airport. Most private jets fly out of less congested regional airports where security and confidentiality are prized. There is never any need to check your person or you bags!.

The trip, itself, is also under your absolute control. Meals, beverages and entertainment will easily surpass those on the best commercial airlines and can be completely customized to your needs. Every private jet trip to the center of New York City is special but here are a few suggestions.

For a Special Couple - Five Restaurants in Five Days

It has been suggested that the business of N.Y.C. is business but we disagree. It is, in fact, in the business of pleasure. If you are looking to wine and dine that special person who loves everything culinary, a trip to the Big Apple and its magnificent panoply of five star restaurants is the answer. The restaurants of Manhattan include the likes of such legendary establishments as Bouley, La Grenouille, Le Bernardin, and Aureole. Paris, Tokyo and London rival but do not exceed the culinary delights of this singular city.

Private jet travel is a singularly rewarding experience. It sets the bar high for the ensuing vacation but it also provides extreme comfort, ultimate convenience and unsurpassed safety and security. Start you vacation with your loved one on the best possible footing. There are no limits to the destinations or adventures to where a private jet charter can take you.

Are you the type of person that demands luxury and comfort? Is convenience and saving time high on your priority list? Would you like to fly exclusively by yourself or with your friends, family, or business associates? If you answered yes to these questions, then a private jet may be the perfect solution for you.

Private jets are ready and available when you are, you literarly control the departure time! You will not have to search, hope, and pray to find a flight that fits into your schedule. You will not have to get to the airport, two to three hours prior to your flight and become a part of the cattle-call security line; the unpacking and packing of your laptop, keys, cell phones and cameras, and the removing of your belt, jacket and shoes. You will be able to pull directly up to your plane, fully clothed, with your luggage in tow and take off on your schedule. Plus, private jets are also able to land at smaller airports closer to your destination, saving you even more time on your trip

You can attend a meeting in Los Angeles for breakfast, a meeting in Houston for lunch, and then still arrive back home for dinner in Chicago, all in one day!

Private jet charters also offer unprecedented comfort and privacy. You will fly with a variety of requested amenities including open wet bars, gourmet meals, and even in-flight movies of your choice. With on-board WiFi, satellite phones, and faxes, you will be able to conduct business during your flight as well.

A private jet charter is the only way to travel when you insist upon the very best. If luxury, comfort and style are what you prefer, then a private jet charter is defintely for you.

Solairus’ uniquely experienced charter jet sales team represents decades of knowledge in coordinating a diverse range of private travel requests for corporations and individuals through our global network of aircraft.  Our unbeatable personal service and rigorous commitment to safety make Solairus the clear choice for discriminating travelers.

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