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Weekend Getaways
Fall is the perfect season for long, lazy
weekend getaways. A change of pace, new
scenery, exciting sporting or cultural festivals, and prize accommodations are just a quick private jet flight away from every corner of the country.
Here are our top picks, by region,
for a jet-set jaunt.
Jump to your preferred departure region :
NAPA VALLEY
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM LOS ANGELES: 1 to 1.5 hours
TOUCH DOWN IN: Napa Airport
OVERALL VIBE: Earthy and sophisticated (and as close as you'll get to a European experience on the West Coast), Napa's vineyard-covered hills are ideal for foodies and wine connoisseurs.
SUMMER CLIMATE: Warm and dry days reaching 86 and cool nights in the mid-50's.
CHECK INTO: Auberge du Soleil's 1,800 square-foot "Private Cottage," with two fireplaces, master bedroom and bath with oversized jetted tub and steam shower for two, living room, dining alcove, den adjoining ba-room, and private terrace with drop-dead views of the valley and vine-yards. The nightly rate is #3,500. The hotel is a winner with Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, to boot.
WHO TO KNOW: Kris Margerum, head sommelier at Augerge du Soleil, is best friend to all the top wine makers in the valley. He'll plan your VIP wine tour and suggest vintages for your cellar.
CABO SAN LUCAS
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM LOS ANGELES: 3 hours
TOUCH DOWN IN: Los Cabos International, Mexico
OVERALL VIBE: Located on the southernmost tip of the Baja Penninsula, in one of the world's most magnificent natural settings, it doesn't get more remote. And you have it all: Mountains, desert, beach by day and tequila at night.
SUMMER CLIMATE: A sizzling 90 to 100 degrees
CHECK INTO: One&OnlyPalmilla's 1,400 square-foot elegant One-Bedroom Suite with hand-crafted furniture, cuastom-painted tiles, and a roomy outdoor terrace. The nightly rate is $1,400.
WHO TO KNOW: Rene Virgilio, One&Only Palmilla's Executive Chief Concierge, will do everything from opening the international airport at 3 a.m. to finding you a very rare case of tequila from the mountains of Jalisco.
BIG ISLAND, HAWAII
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM LOS ANGELES: 4 TO 4.5 hours
TOUCH DOWN IN: Kona International Airport
OVERALL VIBE: Hawaii's Big Island is a nature-lover's paradise: Sun-kissed weather, white-sand beaches, natural lava landscapes, and cascading waterfalls surround over-the-top hideaways.
SUMMER CLIMATE: Mid to upper 80's
CHECK INTO: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai's 4,900-square-foot secluded Polynesian-styled Presidential Villa, with drop-dead views of the ocean and the sunset. Includes three-and-three-quarters bathrooms, a furnished lanai, outdoor shower and whirlpool. The nightly rate is $6,960.
WHO TO KNOW: Rob Pacheco, a passionate nature lover, is one of the few people allowed access to private lands and wildlife refuges. Join him for a rainforest bird walk or stargazing atop Mauna Kea.
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PARROT CAY, TURKS & CAICOS
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM MIAMI: 70 minutes, plus 35 minutes to Parrot Cay by speedboat
TOUCH DOWN IN: Providenciales
OVERALL VIBE: Except for one resort, this British West Indies island is completely uninhabited. Think private, secluded, and so quiet that the sound of a Yoga mat unrolling will sound like a thunderstorm.
SUMMER CLIMATE: Breezy 80's
CHECK INTO: The Residence, built 2 years ago and owned by Bruce Willis, is a secluded bay-front property with a main house, three three-bedroom villas, and its own private butler. Donna Karan, Juliea Roberts, Robert DeNiro, Donatella Versace, Britney Spears, Richard Gere and Jerry Seinfeld have also relaxed there. The nightly rate is $2,930.
WHO TO KNOW: Song, a former Buddhist Monk, now a healer and spa therapist, specializes in Thai massage at the resort's luxurious Como Shambhala Spa.
KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM MIAMI: 1.5 Hours
TOUCH DOWN IN: Johns Island Airport
OVERALL VIBE: Just past historic Charleston's cobblestone streets is Kiawah Island, lined with miles of pristing private shoreline and home t five of the best golf courses on the East Coast.
SUMMER CLIMATE: Hovering around 85 degrees
CHECK INTO: The new Sanctuary resort, and request the 3,100-square-foot Presidential Suite with a balcony overlooking the grand lawn and ocean with master bedroom, adjoining bedroom, kitchen, and dining room. The nightly rate is $4,500.
WHO TO KNOW: Tommy Cuthbert, director of golf instruction, has been with the Kiawah Island Golf Resort since 1976, and taught Robert Redford during filming of The Legend of Bagger Vance.
NEW ORLEANS
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM MIAMI: 2 hours
TOUCH DOWN IN: New Orleans Lakefront Airport
OVERALL VIBE: New Orleans' French Quarter offers hot jazz, cool drinks, Bourbon Street, mouth-watering gourmet dining, and great shopping.
SUMMER CLIMATE: From 70 to 90 degrees
CHECK INTO: A warm and sumptuous Maison Orleans suite at the Ritz-Carlton, with bedroom and sitting room. Nicolas Cage, Cher, and John Travolta have rested here. The nightly rate is $715.
WHO TO KNOW: Claudette Breve, Maison Orleans' Clef d'Or Concierge, knows everyone, and arranges anything from VIP private charter fishing trips to exclusive nannies.
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BERMUDA
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM NEW YORK: 1.5 hours
TOUCH DOWN IN: Bermuda International Airport
OVERALL VIBE: Bermuda's balmy breezes, pastel-colored buildings against cloudless blue skies, turquoise waters, and Queen's English make you feel as though you are worlds away from home.
SUMMER CLIMATE: Semi-tropical, 75 to 85 degrees daily
CHECK INTO: Cambridge Beaches' "Windswept," a secluded bluff cottage with two bedrooms, living room, fireplace, and double French doors leading to spectacular panoramic views of the Atlantic. Teh property is a favorite of Nick Faldo, Phil Collins, and Kenny Loggins. Nightly rate is $1,540 for four people (two bedrooms), including breakfast, high tea and full-course dinner.
WHO TO KNOW: Cambridge Beaches' General Manager Richard Quinn can make most anything happen, from arranging a private romantic dinner in a tiki-torch lit cove to creating a wedding on a private island.
MONTREAL
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM NEW YORK: 1 hour
TOUCH DOWN IN: Pierre Elliott Rrudeau Int'l, Montreal
OVERALL VIBE: With its European flair, gas lamps and cobblestone streets, summers in Montreal sizzle with dining al fresco, quaint galleries, and endless outdoor festivals.
SUMMER CLIMATE: About 76 degrees during the day
CHECK INTO: Hotel Le St-James' 5,000-square-foot Penthouse Appartement Terrase, with private elevator, two bedrooms and baths, kitchen dining room, crystal chandeliers, Persian rugs, and a patio with a 360-degree view of Montreal. The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Catherine Deneuve have enjoyed the city from here. The nightly rate is $5,000.
MONTICELLO, VIRGINIA
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM NEW YORK: 1.5 hours
TOUCH DOWN IN: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
OVERALL VIBE: Thomas Jefferson called it "the Eden of the United States." We think you'll also love the white picket-fenced ranches, scenic roads, vineyards and equestrian distractions in the heart of Virginia hunt country.
SUMMER CLIMATE: Between 80 and 90 degrees by midday
CHECK INTO: Keswick Hall's Master Wuite 19, with antique fans and china, French doors, a four-poster besd, parlor, dining room, shower and jet tub. The suite has already hosted Anthony Hopkins, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Katie Couric, Michael J. Fox, Julianne Moore, Carol Burnett and Alan Alda. The nightly rate is $725.
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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM DALLAS: 2.5 hours
TOUCH DOWN IN: Santa Monica
OVERALL VIBE: Santa Moncia is a hip and sophisticated beach town where you'll spot as many celebrities as surfers. Some of LA's best boutieques, shopping, art galleries and hot spots can be found on these streets.
SUMMER CLIMATE: 75 to 90 degrees
CHECK INTO: Shutters on the Beach's Presidential Suite, featuring a living room, bedroom, four-person Jacuzzi and unbeatable view of the ocean and nearby Santa Monica Pier. The perfectly-located perch has welcomed Tim Burton, Kate Beckinsale, Treat Williams, Albert Finney, Jeremy Irons and Robert Motherwell. The nightly rate for two bedrooms is $3,095.
WHO TO KNOW: Spa Therapist Craig "magic hands" Sarayan at Shutters on the Beach, offers an amazing combination Shiatsu, Swedish and Thai massage.
MEXICO'S RIVIERA MAYA
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM DALLAS: 2.5 hours
TOUCH DOWN IN: Cancun
OVERALL VIBE: The Riviera Maya captures all the beauty and culture of Mexico without the neon hustle of Cancun. Enjoy the laid-back and carefree pace without the "mañana" attitude.
SUMMER CLIMATE: 80 to 90 degrees
CHECK INTO: Paraiso de la Bonita Resort's 3,000-square-foot Bali Suite. It has all the graciousness of a luxury home and is decorated with antiques and Indonesian fabrics, and offers two bedrooms (with private entrances) living room, dining room, pool, terrace, and personal butler. John Galliano, Barbara Walters, and actress Kathy Brier approve. The nightly rate is $3,000.
WHO TO KNOW: Lourdes Velasquez is your "go to" person who can make arrangements for a private guided excursion, hire a private string quartet to play for you, or any other whim.
ASPEN, COLORADO
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM DALLAS: 1 hour
TOUCH DOWN IN: Sardy Field, Aspen
OVERALL VIBE: Ultra-glam Aspen's laid back locals are a super friendly mix with trustafarians, celebs, and movers and shakers from both coasts. In this town, pets are treated like VIPs.
SUMMER CLIMATE: Daytime highs in the 70s to mid 80s, and dry, clear beautiful nights.
CHECK INTO: Little Nell's 2,500-square-foot Paepcke Suite, with private entrance, terrace facing Aspen Mountain, two fireplaces, living room, bedroom and separate dining area. Ivana Trump, Whoopie goldberg, Robin Willims, Lance Armstrong, Prince Andrew, the Eagles, Kevin Costner and Paula Zahn have slept here. Nightly rate is $2,400.
HOT SUMMER TICKETS: The Aspen Music Festival, from June through August, offers everything from classical to jazz, with everyone from Joe Cocker to Bob Dylan.
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NANTUCKET, MASS.
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM CHICAG0: 2 hours
TOUCH DOWN IN: Nantucket memorial Airport
OVERALL VIBE: A quintessential New England people-watching island of cobblestone streets, dirt roads,a nd perfect sunsets.
SUMMER CLIMATE: 85 degrees
CHECK INTO: The Wauwinet's Anchorage, a four-bedroom, three-bath, two-story private cottage on the property, with unobstructed ocean views from the master bedroom. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, Senator Ted Kennedy, Michael J. Fox, Linda Evangelista and Matt Lauer have all stayed here. The nightly rate is $2,300.
WHO TO KNOW: Wauwinet Concierge Richard Amnott arranges every-thing from private yachts to fly-fishing trips.
JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM CHICAGO: 3 hours
TOUCH DOWN IN: Jackson Hole Airport
OVERALL VIBE: Drop-dead mountain views, Yellowstone National Park and outdoor sports have turned Jackson Hold into the top western playground for those who have tired of both coasts.
SUMMER CLIMATE: Top daytime highs: 80s to 90s; lows at night in the 60s
CHECK INTO: The Amangani's top Grand Teton Suite with a corner wrap-around view of the Tetons (Sting and Frances McDormond have stayed). The nightly rate is $1,200.
WHO TO KNOW: George King, private guide extraordinaire, is an expert on the natural history and wildlife of Yellowstone Park.
KOHLER, WISCONSIN
APPROXIMATE FLIGHT TIME FROM CHICAGO: 40 minutes
TOUCH DOWN IN: Sheboygan Airport
OVERALL VIBE: Think small-town America, where neighbors are best friends and life comes to a restful crawl (yes, it still really exists).
SUMMER CLIMATE: 60 to 90 degrees.
CHECK INTO: The American Club's Presidential Suite, a luxurious one-bedroom suite that's played host to Paul Newman, former president Bush, Kevin Costner, Tom Cruise, and duffer Greg Norman. The nightly rate is $1.040.
WHO TO KNOW : Ji Kim - Master Golf Instructor of the Kohler Golf Academy. He spends April to October at Destination Kohler.
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