San Miguel de Allende boasts no mega resorts, no wet t-shirt contests and no spring break blow outs. It is, in other words, not your stereotypical Mexican vacation destination. Instead, the town’s cobblestone streets, well-preserved colonial architecture, delicious food, laid-back ... Read Full Article »

As anyone who has stepped foot into an airport this year can tell you, taking a commercial flight has been nothing less than turbulent. Flight delays reached new highs and ticket prices on many routes were up. Planes ... Read Full Article »

Private flying in 2007 was nothing less than extreme. A new class of ultra-light planes, personal jumbo jets, and billion dollar deals for fleets of aircraft all made headlines this year. The past 12 months also saw jet companies ... Read Full Article »

Green Living is a new regular column on Helium Report devoted to covering eco-trends in second homeownership and private jet travel. The new eco-standard Green. Organic. Sustainable. As if there weren’t enough terms to classify the eco-friendly movement, here’s another one to ... Read Full Article »

So the purr of a twinjet revs you up and you know the layout of a private airfield like your living room. Cruising at 51,000 feet in a Gulfstream is your idea of heaven—why let the holidays bring you down ... Read Full Article »

The secret is out: Riviera Maya is the chic destination of choice for travelers who want a hearty dose of sophistication along with their Mexican sun. Though it’s only 30 minutes from Cancun International Airport, the open-air restaurants and boutiques ... Read Full Article »

Brazil-based private jet manufacturer Embraer announced yesterday that it had formed an Environmental Strategies and Technologies Office to focus on developing earth friendly policies for their line of executive and commercial planes as well as their production practices. “The creation of ... Read Full Article »

A new 2,500-acre resort development featuring a marina that can accommodate luxury yachts of up to 300 feet in length will transform the island of St. Kitts into a mega-yacht destination by 2010. The new marina follows other Caribbean developments ... Read Full Article »

Beach lounging, hitting the slopes, or simply settling down in a luxury home with family are all staples of a destination club vacation, but more members are now tapping clubs’ concierge services to host larger events at properties. Members ... Read Full Article »

This spring Helium Report spoke with Michael Beindorff, the COO of Exclusive Resorts, about the destination club’s new high-end tour program, Once in a Lifetime. Beindorff said the club would test the program for a year and expand it if ... Read Full Article »

A certain Muppet once lamented that it’s not easy being green, but these days it’s getting easier and easier to make travel choices that positively impact the environment. Even when we’re talking luxury travel. As the popularity of ecotourism continues ... Read Full Article »

Commercial airline flight delays make private jet ownership especially appealing. A Washington lobbying group is blaming the explosive growth of corporate jet use for worsening delays and leaving commercial passengers stranded in airports, The New York Times reports. Yet with tightly-packed ... Read Full Article »

Private yachts just aren’t enough for cruising in luxury anymore. A new way for the ultra-rich to get a taste of the world at sea is with a private submarine; ideally one equipped with a gym, jacuzzi and ... Read Full Article »

Hitting the slopes just got easier with the recent announcement of a partnership between Jets.com and Ski.com. The partnership enables travelers to charter a private jet to the world’s top mountain destinations. Aspen at Arm’s Reach Ski.com clients now can book a ... Read Full Article »

Real wine enthusiasts need more than a few glasses of wine just to get over the headache of arranging travel. Finding the right place to stay and getting access to exclusive vineyards is often a considerable task, and a new ... Read Full Article »

Fractional jet operator OurPLANE and American Express have just announced a partnership to offer benefits and discounts on memberships for American Express holders. For example, any purchase of a fraction of a new Eclipse very light jet (VLJ) made with ... Read Full Article »

The complications of home ownership in Paris has thwarted more than a few attempts at American pied-à-terre seekers, but as Andrea Vaucher of The New York Times explains, luxury fractionals look like a viable alternative. Luxury Fractionals Within Reach The high cost ... Read Full Article »

Sentient Jet members now have access to luxury without even setting foot on a plane. The fast-growing private jet company, Sentient is partnering with Saks Fifth Avenue, ClubCorp and Leading Hotels of the World to provide its members with access ... Read Full Article »

One look at the rabid cycling fans along the route of the Tour de France might deter some travelers from a heartfelt attempt at a experiencing the excitement in person – but what if you rode in one of the ... Read Full Article »

Real Estate: State of the Lake Tahoe Market When considering where to buy homes in the Lake Tahoe area, Helium Report asserts that market research is essential. Tom Bruno, a Coldwell Banker broker with 30+ years of experience in the Lake ... Read Full Article »

Top-of-the-Line Homes Don’t Demand a Blockbuster Budget Ultra-luxurious vacation homes dominate the white beaches of Cabo, a consistently top-ranked vacation destination. No big surprise then, that A-list celebs like George Clooney and Gwynneth Paltrow live the good life at Esperanza Resort, ... Read Full Article »

Is the private jet industry on the verge of a decline? That’s the question posed in a recent article appearing in Business Week. Private Jet travel has boomed in recent years, with business jets sales soaring 185% over the annual ... Read Full Article »

General Info About Cabo San Lucas Cabo San Lucas, the neighboring town of San Jose Del Cabo, and “The Corridor” in between are collectively called Los Cabos. Los Cabos is located on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, about 1,000 miles ... Read Full Article »

About Cabo San Lucas Cabo San Lucas, the neighboring town of San Jose Del Cabo, and “The Corridor” in between are collectively called Los Cabos. Los Cabos is located on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, about 1,000 miles south ... Read Full Article »

With the winter season upon us and Christmas just a few weeks away, you might want to surprise someone on your list with a luxury ski trip. We found a few high-end “ski and stay” packages in Aspen, Vail, and ... Read Full Article »

Want to dive into your Christmas shopping early this year? You could be shopping in Manhattan tomorrow if you hop on an empty leg private jet flight. There are a number of empty legs heading to the nearby Teterboro, NJ ... Read Full Article »

Last week we spoke with Amber Raleigh, President and founder of Effortless Vacations, about her luxury travel service. Raleigh (pictured, right) has a veteran’s point of view – she has 10 years of experience in the industry, most of those ... Read Full Article »

Besides the obvious sites like Orbitz or Expedia, we like to check the following sites for current 4-5 star accommodation and tour deals: Luxury Link: they use both a fixed price and auction format for deals and packages from about 200 ... Read Full Article »

Private jets are the best way to fly but if you have to fly commercial – business class is the way to go. There are a few airlines now offering exclusively biz-class flights. Biz-class seats come with gourmet meals, drinks, ... Read Full Article »

Luggage Express, a division of Universal Express, was created to save the busy traveler some time and hassle at the airport. Whether you are flying domestic or international, for business or leisure, Luggage Express will transport your baggage for you. ... Read Full Article »

For a $500 annual membership fee, you can reserve a seat on a Dornier 328 turboprop plane (photo, below) and escape hurricanes by air instead of trapped at home or on congested freeways. Brian Rems at Galaxy Aviation offers flights to ... Read Full Article »