08 Nov

Posted at 09:56h in ConnectJets Updates, Uncategorized

 AFRICA BY AIR For those literary veterans who have read ‘West of the night’ by Beryl Markham you will appreciate the magic of flight in East Africa - the utopia of flying for the jet aficionado. However, for many of us, it is the Oscar winning film ‘Out of Africa’ where Robert Redford playing Dennis Finch Hatton and Meryl Streep as Karen Blixen, capture our hearts and invite us into the world of flight over Africa.  ConnectJets decided to investigate further and flew from London to Nairobi to see first-hand how Aviation is changing tourism in East Africa.   THE MAGIC OF FLIGHT  On arrival into Jomo Kenyatta Airport and a short stay in Muthaiga, home to the Muthaiga Country Club, I take a short...

18 Apr

Posted at 13:43h in ConnectJets Updates

They’ve been here for almost a thousand years but most people in Britain are unfamiliar with their cuisine. Although Jews first arrived in Britain in 1070 at the invitation of William the Conqueror, with the exception of Smoked Salmon bagels and Salt Beef sandwiches, their culinary tradition is hardly known.Jewish cuisine may well be the world’s most nomadic, with dishes from its broad range of communities: Ashkenazi (Central and Eastern European); Sephardi (descendants of the Iberian Jews including Italian, Greek, Turkish and Balkan); Mizrahi (North African, including Moroccan, Tunisian, Algerian and Libyan); Judeo-Arab (Lebanese, Syrian and Iraqi); Persian Jewish; Yemenite Jewish; Indian Jewish and Latin-American Jewish. And since the establishment of the State of Israel, a nascent Israeli ‘fusion cuisine’ has also developed.Its name inspired by the date when Jews first arrived...

04 Apr

Posted at 09:45h in ConnectJets Updates

Award winning private aviation travel company ConnectJets have thrown their support behind international eye care charity Orbis, to help raise awareness for their See My Future appeal. For three months, until 23rd June, all public donations to the appeal will be doubled by the UK government.In many parts of the world, avoidable sight loss means children are dropping out of school. Issues such as refractive error, cataract and strabismus (severe squint) can all impede a child’s ability to see the blackboard, their text books and their teachers. In some cases children are dropping out of school to care for an adult with sight-loss.See My Future aims to raise £850,000 and the UK government will match every pound, which will help...

28 Mar

Posted at 11:28h in ConnectJets Updates

The convenience of chartering a private aircraft, for business or pleasure, is obvious. You can fly from convenient private airfields, as well as major airports, to almost anywhere at the time you choose and without accompanying passengers.But what of security? How do you ensure your own safety and the safety of those travelling with you? And what should you do when travelling with works of art, jewellery or other especially valuable items?  Can you rest assured that your broker is following the correct security protocols when arranging your travel schedule? ConnectJets work closely with Rose Partners to ensure we have every angle covered.ConnectJets & Rose Partners; the approach to securityIt’s worth taking the time to make sure the private...

13 Mar

Posted at 14:37h in Altitude Extras

Renowned charter brokers Camper & Nicholsons are offering Altitude+ members 20% off a weekly charter onboard MY Sands in May 2019, along the Amalfi Coast.Looking for a pre-summer getaway? Jet to the Amalfi Coast with ConnectJets, enjoying the finest Italian cuisine at altitude before being met at Naples Airport and whisked away your very own floating serenity of MY Sands, the brand new 35M superyacht offered by Camper & Nicholsons.This motor yacht offers an impressive six guest suites, including two VIP staterooms of equal size on the main deck, with accommodation for up to 12 guests in total. The accommodation arrangement is ideal for a large family or a group of friends who wish to share, with the...

28 Jan

Posted at 13:18h in ConnectJets Updates

Explore the best of Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia with PELORUS, using ConnectJets to combine three contrasting environments: the sprawling wine regions of Mendoza; the glacial lakes and picturesque mountains of Bariloche; and the rugged wilderness of Torres del Paine. You will experience the most authentic Patagonian experiences coupled with world-class hospitality and cuisine.Begin your adventure by flying into the heart of southern Patagonia. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, Torres del Paine National Park is recognised as one of the most beautiful places on the planet. A paradise of 227,298 hectares and exceptional geography of imposing massifs, virgin forests and turquoise lakes. The hiking, biking and mountaineering possibilities here are endless. Head out on a series of incredible treks with...

22 Jan

Posted at 14:46h in ConnectJets Updates

 We are all familiar with the old adage; ‘The best 2 days of a yacht owner’s life are the day you buy and the day you sell the yacht’. For many owners, this is their reality when it should be the opposite. For many, owning a superyacht offers the pinnacle of relaxation. That is why, when it comes to superyacht management, the processes inexplicably should follow-suit.Owning a superyacht can come with its own challenges; from crewing matters to mechanical failures- owners should be confident that their management can deal with such issues quickly and transparently, albeit hopefully not in the midst of your summer cruise. With many owners having poor experiences with previous yacht management companies, owners continue to express...

14 Dec

Posted at 15:03h in Altitude Extras

INTRODUCING AWARD-WINNING WELLNESS WAVE MASSAGE TECHNOLOGY AT THE SPA  Fly with ConnectJets to the Palazzo Versace Dubai, where Altitude+ members can benefit from exclusive rates and perks when booking their stay in one of the suites. Reinforcing its footprint as an award-winning spa, Dubai’s most luxurious hotel, the opulent Palazzo Versace Dubai, introduces the revolutionary Spa Wave massage treatment bed to its already esteemed wellness offering. Combining the gentle sound waves of specially curated music with a highly efficient massage system, the Spa Wave’s patented oscillation technology enhances the therapeutic benefits of massage for an invigorating experience that encourages rapid relaxation, pain relief, cellular detoxification and endorphin release. During September and October, the SPA will be offering complimentary use of the Spa...

07 Dec

Posted at 15:50h in Altitude Extras

Awarded Best for VIPs at the Tatler Gym Awards 2018, The Lanesborough Club & Spa on Hyde Park Corner is one of London’s most exclusive private members’ fitness and health clubs, offering club members access to internationally recognised experts in the fields of fitness, beauty and wellness. Altitude+ members can enjoy an exclusive enrollment offer when becoming a member at The Lanesborough Club & Spa. Follow the link to discover more about The Lanesborough Club & Spa. ...