Vegas For Halloween on a Private Jet

Las Vegas is THE party destination. It caters to anyone looking to have a good time with plenty of various offerings, attractions, fine dining and a nightlife like nowhere else in the world. Sin City gets even more amped up during specific holidays such as the upcoming Halloween holiday. The clubs get hotter, the party gets louder and the fun is at every corner. Skulls, masks, spider webs and other decorations make the festivities come even more alive. Popular nightclubs throw their own version of Halloween celebrations like the haunted amusement park at Circus Circus and the Fetish and Halloween Ball at the Hard Rock Hotel. There’s something for everyone, not to mention the other Las Vegas staples like the Cirque du Soleil shows, casinos, luxurious hotels on the famous strip with their opulent amenities, concerts and poolside parties. Tao, Rain, Pure, Jet, XS along with all of the other popular nightclubs will deliver the very best in DJs, celebrity hosts, costume contests and cash prizes.

Sky Limo Air Charter suggests you start your Halloween extravaganza in luxury on a private jet flight headed straight to Las Vegas. Grab a few of your friends, hire a private air charter and get the party started in the friendly skies. Sky Limo’s jet concierge services can also help you reserve your Las Vegas accommodations including hotel rooms and car rentals for the Halloween festivities.

What You Need to Know About Hotel Ratings

Hotel ratings differ in different countries. What consists of a five-star hotel rating here in the U.S. is not the same in Italy for example. In America, the most trustworthy sources of hotel ratings are Forbes and AAA. With Forbes, hotels have to meet specific criteria such as greeting guests curbside within a minute and offering tasting samples to guests who order wine by the glass in order to get the highest rating. In Italy, all it takes is a 24-hour reception desk, receptionists that speak three languages and double rooms to get a five-star hotel rating.

Before you book a hotel room, verify where their rating comes from and take that into consideration before you call the accommodation your home away from home. Is the source a privately-owned company? Is it a hotel booking site like Orbitz or Priceline that have their own rating system that are not even published on their sites? Is it from user-generated sites that rely on feedback and reviews. Is it based on the government-run ratings system which is mostly for European hotels with sometimes ratings based on features like air conditioning versus quality.

Once you find your five-star dream hotel room, call Sky Limo Air Charter for your own private jet flight to your dream destination. Expect luxury, comfort and privacy aboard a spacious private aircraft with a jet concierge staff to make your journey unbelievable.

FAA Proposes New Pilot Training

According to CNN.com, under new proposed rules from the Federal Aviation Association, airline pilots and flight attendants would have to learn to respond to real world situations and demonstrate those skills in flight simulators and emergency drills. The FAA says these would be the most significant changes in crew training in the last 20 years. In the past, pilots only had to learn how to recognize and recover from problems, under this new proposed rule, they would have to demonstrate their skills. The FAA says this addresses issues brought up by Congress and over 25 recommendations suggested by the National Transportation Board. The goals of these new rules are meant to produce qualified crews and decrease aviation accidents. CNN says a public comment period on the rule closes on July 19, so that the FAA can spend time after that addressing the comments before making the rules official. The FAA is also working on addressing pilot fatigue, regulating flight time and rest periods as well as a rule setting minimum pilot qualifications.
In the meantime, for a safe flight, charter a private jet with Sky Limo Air Charter. You’ll enjoy plenty of privacy on board, flexibility in regards to date and time, as well as plenty of luxurious perks such as a jet concierge service.

Sky Limo Sabre Jet Lands on Winterfest Boat Parade

Don’t miss Sky Limo making aviation history at tonight’s Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade! Here’s a short video of the 48-foot long, 8-passenger, twin-engine Sabre 60 jet aircraft being lifted by crane onto the barge.

Come by any time until 5:30 p.m. to donate a toy for Toys For Tots and take a picture with the float and for live updates from the Boat Parade, follow us on Twitter!

Sky Limo Jet Makes Intracoastal Landing in Winterfest Boat Parade

Making aviation waves, Sky Limo Air Charter reports it will make its first Intracoastal “landing” this weekend in Florida’s 39^th annual Winterfest Boat Parade expected to attract one million attendees. Earlier this week, the Florida-based full service aviation company made headline news as it spent hours traveling through Fort Lauderdale by police escort preparing to make its landing in this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.

The 48-foot long, 8-passenger, twin-engine Sabre 60 jet aircraft was sought after by Sky Limo’s Tom Conlan, when he thought of a Frank Sinatra inspired “Fly Me to the Moon” theme for this year’s parade.

“With a little help from our friends at World Jet, along with the jet and lunar backdrop, the completed float will have dancing flight attendants, black-tie businessmen and a Frank Sinatra impersonator with a deejay playing his music,” said Conlan, president and owner of Sky Limo Corporation.

“Taking part in this year’s Winterfest Boat Parade was an easy decision,” Conlan continued. “We wanted to do something that [to our knowledge] has never been done before, while at the same time encouraging a family atmosphere amongst our employees. This was a project everyone here could have some fun with, as well as be able to celebrate the holiday season while doing something special for the community.”

Being involved in charity, and the community in general, is important to Sky Limo, which is why the company decided to launch a cooperative effort with the United States Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” campaign. For its Winterfest entry this year, Sky Limo is mounting the aircraft a few feet up in the air, leaving an open area to be filled with donated toys directly beneath the aircraft. The goal is to launch a “Toys for Tots” collection site at the launch location for Saturday’s Winterfest Parade.

“Sky Limo is a company that is always looking to further immerse itself in the community where its employees work and live,” said Conlan. “And we strongly feel that this is a unique opportunity to do exactly that.”

Spectators can view the Winterfest Boat Parade along Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk starting at 6 p.m. on December 11, 2010.

Florida’s Sky Limo and Toys for Tots Holiday Campaign Gives Back

The first aircraft joins the Winterfest Boat Parade with a purpose. Being involved in the community is important to Sky Limo, and that is why it is launching a cooperative effort with the United States Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" campaign.

Sky Limo Air Charter is ready to make its mark during this year's Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade by mounting a 48-foot long, 8-passenger, twin-engine Sabre 60 airjet on a barge. There will be a little extra room on the float - just enough space to fill with donated toys. Sky Limo's ultimate goal is to help "Toys for Tots" by setting up a collection site at the launch location for Saturday's event.

Please join Sky Limo and The United States Marine Corps this Saturday to help make this Holiday Season the best one yet for our community's children!

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010

9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

On the New River, West side of the 3rd Avenue Bridge

Near the Downtowner

Planes, Cranes and Sky Limo in the News with Winterfest Boat Parade

Sky Limo will be the first aircraft ever to participate in the Winterfest Boat Parade on Saturday. A 48-foot long, ten-passenger, twin-engine Sabre 60 jet aircraft, with a 44-foot wingspan was lifted by crane, transported through the streets of Fort Lauderdale, and placed onto a barge where it will be dropped into the Intracoastal for Saturday's festivities.

The unorthodox float drew plenty of South Florida media coverage: reporters from the Miami Herald, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, WFOR CBS 4, WPLG Local 10, and WSVN 7News have been closely watching the events leading up to the parade's 6:30 p.m. Saturday kickoff, dubbed "the greatest show on H2O."

The jet will be themed "Fly Me to the Moon" and will also serve as a collection site for the United States Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" campaign.

"We think that would be an exciting part of the program (to) have everybody come down and bring a toy," says Sky Limo owner Tom Conlan. "We are going to try and fill the whole front of the barge with toys."

Has TSA Gone Too Far?

Following the 9/11 terror attacks we all want to make sure that the airports are taking the necessary precautions to make us all feel safer. Now the TSA introduced body scanners which will x-ray your entire body, exposing everything. We are not even sure what the repercussions of going through these scanners are going to be over time. When you fly on a private jet with Sky Limo Air Charter, you won’t be exposed to any of those x-ray scanners. You will have the luxury of being treated like a king and while in the air our world-class jet concierge services will make sure that you have the best flight possible. Not only will you get VIP treatment, you’ll also get help with hotel reservations and car rentals. Now we are not saying that the TSA is wrong for doing what they are doing, but has all of this gone a little too far? Not only do we have to wait long lines and take off our shoes and have our personal things inspected but now we have to be subjected to either groping or going through scanners. Avoid the long lines, screenings, x-rays, the groping and hidden fees, call one of our Sky Limo private aviation representatives today and book a great trip, you won't regret it!

Maine and Tourism

Maine is sectioned off into eight distinct tourism regions, each offering unique activities, events and accommodations to be explored and experienced fully by eager visitors. There are about 6,000 lakes, 32,000 miles of rivers, 5,000 miles of coast and 17 million acres of forestland. So visiting Maine onboard Sky Limo Air Charter’s private jets is definitely worth the VIP trip. The journey will begin in the bright blue skies, where you’ll have plenty of legroom and a world-class jet concierge staff to help with anything you need. All you have to do is ask.

A little about the distinct areas of beautiful Maine: The north-eastern-most state in the nation is synonymous with extremes. It’s a place where one of the sea's greatest delicacies, aka lobster, is on virtually every menu. Along that shore and deeper inland are temptations galore. Think farm-fresh food in Portland, Maine's largest city with more restaurants per capita than New York City. Yes, really! If you’re feeling more outdoor-sy, head to the Adirondacks where you can participate in the popular activity of hiking. It’s a great way to clear your head, enjoy nature and even exercise. Don’t let the Old Thyme New England look fool you, Maine will surprise you in many ways. Order your Sky Limo private air charter today!

Traveling Alone

If you’ve decided to take a trip by yourself, Sky Limo suggests you go all out. First start by researching the area you’re going to so you can locate some of your favorite spots as well as restaurants you’d like to try and activities you’d like to participate in. you can even hit social media websites like Meetup.com where you’ll have the chance to search by favorite activity and city. So for example, if you’re interested in writing, you’ll be able to meet up with a local writing group wherever you go. The same goes for dining, exercising, or something more adventurous like bungee jumping. Sky Limo also suggest you reserve yourself a private aircraft and enjoy your trip beginning to end. You won’t have to deal with the dilemmas of the airport and you’ll have all the leg room you can wish for. Not to mention gourmet food on board and help form our jet concierge services staff. Traveling alone might mean you can get lonely, so you might want to find out about walking tours or museums tours that are done by groups. You’ll enjoy people’s company and meet other tourists like you. Don’t forget to bring a camera and don’t be shy about asking people to take a picture of you in front of great photo ops.

Top Hotels According to Survey

CNN posted an article online that featured the most recent results from a survey of 53,000 people who stayed in hotels any time between May 2009 and June 2010.
J.D. Power and Associates 2010 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study found that people generally liked wi-fi, complimentary breakfast, comfortable bedding and pillow choices, pillow-top mattresses, consistent high service and free parking. Hotel guests also preferred to directly book their room with the hotels and not a random independent website. When it came to individual hotel chains, the study showed that The Ritz-Carlton ranked highest in overall satisfaction in the luxury hotel category, followed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and JW Marriott. In the upscale segment, Omni Hotels, Embassy Suites and Renaissance Hotels and Resorts were the top three. Hilton Garden Inn was rated top for mid-scale and Drury Inn and Suites was top in the middle-scale limited service segment.

Whenever you fly with our private aviation company, juts let our jet concierge service take care of your hotel reservation. And even your other types of reservation including car rentals or even big events and shows. Our exclusive jet concierge service staff will take care of all of the details for you.

More Complaints Against Commercial Airlines

Travel and Leisure recently released a survey compiling commercial airline complaint information from the Department of Transportation. The legacy airlines take up the top spot for complaints followed by the low-cost airlines and regional airlines. The top 5 commercial airlines passengers are complaining about include at number one, Delta Airlines with 1.96 per 100,000 passengers, followed by United Airlines with 1.34 per 100,000 travelers, then US Airways, Northwest Arilines and American Airlines. The list based on last year’s data, so Delta and Northwest are still listed separately. The low cost carriers scored well. JetBlue made it tenth on the list and Southwest made it 19th on the list with only a .21 complaints per 100,000 passengers.
If you fly on a private jet with Sky Limo Air Charter, there won’t be anything to complain about. You’ll get to your destination on time and rested from your very comfortable flight. You’ll fly in a private aircraft, be treated like the VIP that you are and get help from our jet concierge services. When you charter a private jet with Sky Limo, there’s truly nothing to complain about.

America’s Most Popular Destinations

According to an article on Forbes.com, there are famous American cities that welcome millions of visitors every year, even during these tough economic times. For example, Orlando, Florida managed to get 48 million visitors in 2009. Combined with 12% increase of international visitors and a 60.7% hotel occupancy rate, Orlando was America’s top traveling destination. Orlando is actually quite close to our Sky Limo Air Charter headquarters next to the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. So anytime you’d like to fly on a private jet en route for the theme parks, just let us know. The number of foreign visitors to Miami and Philadelphia increased as well. New York managed to fill out 77% of its hotel rooms, making it the number two most visited American destination. Chicago, famous for its hot dogs and deep-dish pizzas, Anaheim, and Miami round up the top five most visited places.

If you’d like to visit any of these top spots in the US, all you have to do is call Sky Limo for your private jet flight there. You’ll arrive rested and ready to visit the sights and attractions. Our jet concierge services can also help you reserve your hotel and car rental should you need the assistance.

To the Golf Courses on a Private Jet

Sky Limo Air Charter can fly you in ultra luxurious private aircrafts to some of the most beautiful golf courses around. You’ll enjoy the large cabin, the extra help from jet concierge services to reserve your hotel room and all the wonderful perks of not having to go through the hassles travelers are going trough when they fly these days. You’ll escape surcharges, long lines, delays, cancellations and other unpleasant experiences. Bing recently posted the World’s Most Gorgeous Golf Courses online and included some top destinations Sky Limo flies to. Pebble Beach Golf Course in California made it onto the list. In 2008, the PGA held a poll to determine the world’s most beautiful golf club and this one won it. It has stunning mountain and ocean views. Makena Golf Course is also on Bing’s list. It’s nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Haleakala crater so it offers both views. You might even have a chance to catch a glimpse of a humpback whale. Other’s to make it on the list include The Legend Golf Course in South Africa, Cabo Del Sol Ocean Course in Mexico, Lofoten Golf Link in Norway and a few others.

Airline Food and Smells

Airlines these days are not offering complimentary meals. All you have is a choice of over-priced potato chips or simple sandwich. To cope with this, many travelers are choosing to bring their own food, locked away in disposable containers. Some are choosing to bring garlic-filled foods from home or fast-food sandwiches they bought minutes before the flight or even supermarket sushi, all of which doesn’t smell good in confined spaces like an airplane and makes other passengers either simply annoyed, or worst, feel sick. So on CNN.com, there’s an article exploring the etiquette of bringing food on board with you on commercial airlines as well as how to fight hunger in the friendly skies. Some examples include bringing crackers, pretzels and fruit which is practically odorless. Another tip mentioned is to avoid bringing hot meals on the plane because they smell the most. If you’re traveling, don’t carry with you anything containing garlic, onions, vinegar, parmesan cheese or even fried foods.

Sky Limo Air Charter has a better solution to all of this. Hire the private aviation company to fly you to your destination in luxury and style, not to mention with delicious gourmet food on board all for you. You’ll love the flavors, smells and presentation of the dishes. Our jet concierge service will take care of having your favorite foods well-prepared and served with style.

To New Orleans Jazz Festival on a Private Jet

April’s a great month for travel, there are so many events across the globe, from Boston’s Marathon, to Seville’s April Fair and Earth Day to Motorcycle week in Mazatlan and so much more. It’s also New Orleans’ Jazz Festival from April 23 to May 2nd. Thousands of musicians, famous cooks, crafts people and other entertainers will gather in New Orleans for a big celebration. Plenty of jazz is on the menu of course, but you can expect famous headliners too from Pearl Jam to Aretha Franklin, Simon and Garfunkel, Van Morrison, B.B. King, Anita Baker and so much more. And if you have a great love for food, the New Orleans jazz festival will satisfy your craving one after the other. From Creole and Cajun specialty dishes like gumbo, crawfish bisque, po-boys, fried green tomatoes and let’s not forget the famous New Orleans beignets. Reserve your private aircraft ride today with Sky Limo Air Charter and arrive there in style and fully rested. Our private aviation company will take care of all the details, making sure you leave on your own schedule and arrive on time for the celebrations. Sky Limo’s jet concierge service can also help you reserve your hotel rooms and reserve tickets to special events while you’re in New Orleans. All you have to do is ask.

A Luxurious Way To Get To Your Vacation

So, yes, there are a few ways to get to your vacation destination. Some mode of transportation will get you there faster than others, think roadtrip versus the train or commercial airline. But only one way will get you there in style and luxury: The private air charter. There’s nothing quite like starting your relaxing vacation with a relaxing flight. Imagine no hassles at the airport, no connecting flight, no paying extra for every little thing from a blanket to a bottle of water. Just one phone call away and you can be resting in a spacious, luxurious flight cabin all to yourself and your guest. That’s the way to start your vacation. Plus, if you book your private jet fight with a private aviation company like Sky Limo Air Charter, you can also expect to get VIP-like perks including delicious dining on your private flight and any other request you might have. For example, our professional jet concierge staff can take care of helping you with hotel reservations, renting a car while you’re on vacation or even ordering tickets for a specific event or show you’d like to catch while on vacation. Chartering a private jet is really a great way to start your vacation.

To March Madness Venues on a Private Jet

All you basketball fans out there, March Madness is right around the corner, March 16th 2010 is the opening round. The NCAA Tournament is much better live than on your flat screen TV. So grab a few of your best friends and fans and plan your trip. Sky Limo Air Charter can take you there in style. Just let us know how many passengers you’ll have on board the private so we can get the most appropriate private jet ready for your crew. We have an extensive fleet of private aircrafts including the sleek Gulfstream G200, the Beechjet 400, the Cessna Caravan 208CX, the King Air 200 and more. We can fly to all of the March Madness venues including Ohio, New Orleans, LA, Providence, RI, San Jose, California and a few more. By flying on a private jet, you’ll experience the ultimate luxury and comfort without having to deal with the annoying hassles typically related with traveling. No waiting in terminals, no multiple security checks, no cancellations, just a restful flight in line with your schedule. Plus, Sky Limo’s jet concierge services staff will help you arrange for the little details like hotel rooms and car rentals should you need them when you land.

The Private Jet Advantage

These past several years traveling has become a nightmare. What use to be a pleasurable experience is now dreaded by passengers every day whether on their way to a business meeting or a much needed vacation. Commercial airlines aren’t in touch with their customers’ needs anymore. Today, a series of steps are taken to get you on and off a plane. Service is irrelevant which is quite ironic because it used to be what differentiated one airline with another. Today, the consensus is done they are all bad. Extra luggage fees, extra security checks, delays, cancelations, long waits, uncomfortable seats, no food or snacks and so on. This poor traveling experience has led many travelers to try another mode of transportation: The private jet. More and more people are trying to fly on a private aircraft when possible. The experience of course is a much more luxurious one where all the passengers’ needs are take care of and attended to. If you’re looking to try to book a private air charter, consider Sky Limo Air Charter. We provide a full service in terms of private aviation without own fleet of private aircrafts, jet concierge services and everything in between. Expect extra time in your travels, gourmet food onboard, flexible schedule just like yours, no delays, no cancelations and an unparalleled service in the friendly skies.

Hassle-Free Traveling

Whether you’re traveling to attend an important meeting or to enjoy a week-long exotic getaway, you can always use a few tips to make the whole experience a little easier. From getting to the airport to actually flying and even finding a good hotel, the experience isn’t all that great all the time. Here are little tips and advice from Sky Limo Air Charter, your private aviation services of choice. As far as getting to the airport, rely on a cab. You can reserve it the day before and not worry about traffic or airport parking fees. You can relax in the back seat and enjoy the ride. Try to pack light. Most people over pack and prepare for all types of weather. Just pack a few basics that you can match up pretty easily. Don’t forget medication and important documents like a passport. As far as flying, when you have a choice between flying on a commercial airline or a private jet, choose the private flight. You’ll enjoy much more space, comfort and convenience. You can also choose the time and day you want to fly, plus most likely, have a direct flight. So, no connections and no running around terminals to make it to your next flight on time. Also, companies like Sky Limo Air Charter offer jet concierge services so you can even have your hotel room reservation take care of. Hope these traveling tips help!