The Best Fall Travel Tip of the Year: Book an On-Demand Charter Service
For most of the country, fall is a magical time when the leaves change colors and temperatures drop. It’s one of the most beautiful times to explore the great outdoors and begin new traditions with the people you love. However, delayed flights and anything-but-friendly fellow travelers can start your vacation off on the wrong foot. An on-demand charter service ensures accurate flight times, no layovers and the privacy of having an Air Unlimited aircraft just for you and your party.
A private plane may seem a bit over-the top, but when you consider the hassle of flying with children or a larger group, the benefits are significant. Floridians dream of seeing the leaves change, instead of another dropping palm frond. Apple picking would be a great family outing, if only they could stand our extreme heat long enough to stay on the branch. Why not fly off to enjoy the true fall season? An on-demand charter service can take you from point A (hot and humid) to point B (cool and crisp) for the perfect fall getaway.
The fall season begins on September 22nd and ends just before the busiest time of the year on December 21st. With the exception of Thanksgiving weekend, fall has some of the most affordable lodging fees of the year. It’s the perfect excuse to get out of town. Because your flight will already be taken care of through Air Unlimited’s on-demand charter service, you’ll just need to keep an eye out for hotel fares. This is easier than ever with tools like Price Watch on Hotels.com and Kayak.com’s Price Alert. Just pick the city and dates you’ll be there, and let them do the rest. They will let you know the right time to book and even send you predictions for when prices are expected to drop.
One very important fall travel tip, especially for those of you who aren’t used to cold weather, is to always wear sunscreen and moisturize as much as you can. The weather might be cool enough to stay outside all day, but those pesky UVA and UVB rays are ever-present. With the lack of humidity, your skin can dry out very quickly. A little dry skin isn’t a huge problem, but once your knuckles become so dry they crack, you’ll have a tough problem on your hands — literally. It’s always smart to keep a travel-sized lotion in your bag when you set out on a fall adventure. Something like this Nivea travel-sized tin can keep you comfortable all day long.
Wherever your destination may be, Air Unlimited is here to show you that flying doesn’t have to be a hassle. With their luxury on-demand charter flights, you can enjoy your trip from take-off to touchdown. Call today for an on-demand charter service quote at 407-585-4300.
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Charter Tailgate in the Sky from the Orlando Sanford International Airport
Instead of driving six hours to tailgate in a parking lot, you now have the option to start your own private tailgate party in the sky as you travel to your old football stomping grounds. Air Unlimited is revolutionizing the way that football fans can get to out-of-town games. It all starts at a private hangar in the Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Air Unlimited is taking your tailgate to the sky with its exclusive charter flights this football season. Skip the long drive and getting stuck in game day traffic; instead, kick back and enjoy the convenience of flying home right after the game. You can even bring your own food and alcohol on the flight to enjoy the full experience of a luxury tailgate without worrying about who has to drive home afterwards. Much better than any taxi, bus or Uber, right?
The team at Air Unlimited are all football fans themselves, and they’re dedicated to outdoing all your past game day experiences. The team will decorate the King Air 200 aircraft in your team colors before your flight, plus you can bring your own football memorabilia to get that full tailgate feel. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience to chant your team’s fight song at 39,000 feet in the air. Charter flights seat eight people, so you won’t have to worry about sharing your day with anyone but your squad and the pilot.
If you are looking for the perfect excuse to get your alumni association together again, this is it. Charter flights leave from the Orlando Sanford International Airport and land in the airport closest to the game location. Air Unlimited will arrange a shuttle service that will take you to the stadium and back, eliminating the need to find another mode of transportation and giving you more time to enjoy the day. While you’re at the game rooting for your team, the Air Unlimited pilot will wait with the aircraft for you to return. They’ll be ready to take off on your schedule.
Charter flights with Air Unlimited can take you to any destination in the US, but football charter flights are only offered for certain games. The first football charter flight will fly fans to the upcoming Clemson University vs Florida State University game at Clemson Memorial Stadium. This is only a two-hour flight from the Orlando Sanford International Airport, so reserve your charter while you can!
The list below shows the upcoming games that charter flights will be offered for:
- Florida State University vs Clemson University
- When: Nov. 11, time is TBD
- Where: Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC
- Price: $1,000.00 Per Person
- University of Miami vs University of Notre Dame
- When: Nov. 11, time is TBD
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL
- Price: $798.00 Per Person
- Clemson University vs University of South Carolina
- When: November 25, time is TBD
- Where: Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC
- Price: $1000.00 Per Person
- Alabama University vs. Auburn University
- When: November 25, time is TBD
- Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL
- Price: $990.00 Per Person
Air Unlimited is also offering football charter flights for NFL games in Miami. Save time and avoid expensive hotels by flying with Air Unlimited to the following games:
- Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos
- When: Dec. 3 at 1pmEST
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL
- Price: $798.00 Per Person
- Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots
- When: Dec. 11 at 8:30pmEST
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL
- Price: $798.00 Per Person
- Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills
- When: Dec. 31 at 1pmEST
- Where Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL
- Price: $798.00 Per Person
Requires a minimum of six passenger bookings for this flight to be conducted. If the minimum is not sold, you will be given the option for a full refund or you may purchase the additional seats to meet the minimum requirement. Passengers will be informed five days prior to scheduled departure (and subsequently refunded) if the minimum seat purchase has not been met. Once requirements are met, tickets are non-refundable.
Call Air Unlimited at 407-585-4300 to see how you can reserve a football charter flight today so you can take your tailgate to new heights.
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Dave Owen: From Flight School to Aircraft Charter
Aviation has always been important to Air Unlimited Pilot, Dave Owen, so it was no surprise that he enrolled in private pilot ground school at just 16 years old. His grandparents opened the very first airport in his hometown of Wabash, IN, and Dave spent much of his time there watching and learning anything he could. After completing ground school, Dave planned to continue his education and attend flight school, but was unable to afford it at the time. After a few years of hard work and a strict money-saving plan, he was finally able to continue following his dreams, and he graduated from flight school at the young age of 26. This gave him the necessary experience and qualifications to fly everything Air Unlimited offers, from scheduled service to aircraft charters.
While never letting his passion for flying falter, Dave also decided he wanted to follow another passion path he had grown up envisioning. He worked in law enforcement for many years, keeping his community safe. Once he retired from the police force, he knew it was time to make aviation his life priority once again. Dave feels like he truly found his place at Air Unlimited and definitely isn’t complaining about the perks of the job. He had never been to the Abacos before joining the Air Unlimited team, but island life quickly became something he fell in love with. He began embracing his adventurous side and started boating, water skiing and even barefoot skiing, every chance he had. In fact, he loves water skiing so much that he’d love to become a coach in the unlikely event that he ever loses his passion for flying. However, enjoying island life isn’t the only part of the job that Dave loves. He says the customers and his colleagues at Air Unlimited are what make the job outstanding.
Dave also keeps a very healthy work-life balance, which is important while working in one of the most stressful industries in America. He always tries to go swimming or work out after particularly stressful days and take many vacations with his family. Dave’s perfect vacation would be anywhere in the world with his wife and all of his kids. He has vacationed in Treasure Cay and Green Turtle Cay, and he can’t wait to explore more local towns during his time off. He also hopes to bring his dogs on the next vacation, as they are now “seasoned” flight dogs.
Dave says his next destination will be anywhere that has plenty of sun, sand and surf. Lucky for him, Air Unlimited is expanding its service to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas Out Islands in April 2018. Look for Dave on your next flight with Air Unlimited!
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Safety Tips for Your Private Flight To The Abacos
For travelers who have never been to a tropical destination, the fear of the unknown may be a bit daunting. Anything from sea life and sunburns to rip currents and tropical weather can seem like a lot to plan for before hopping on a private flight to the Abacos. The best thing you can do is be prepared and do your homework – in this case, Air Unlimited has done your homework for you. This way, you are ready for anything that comes your way!
It is so important for visitors to take care of themselves to avoid putting a speedbump in their vacation with a trip to the ER. Although you might want to be on the beach from sunrise to sunset, it is crucial that you take breaks from the sun to reapply sunscreen and stay hydrated. According to the American Skin Association, you should use sunscreen that protects your skin from UVA and UVB rays with an SPF 15 or higher. Apply it 30 minutes before going into the sun and reapply every two hours, and after drying off from being in any kind of water. Remembering to drink water can also save you from overheating and possibly being exposed to heat exhaustion. Staying hydrated will help your body sweat, which will cool you down so you can enjoy the outdoors for a longer period of time. This is especially important if you plan on drinking alcohol at the beach, since alcohol will dehydrate you.
Being aware of your surroundings seems like a no-brainer, but there are certain things to look out for to make this simple tip more effective in a tropical destination. Many beaches in the Abacos do not have lifeguards, so it is up to you and fellow beach goers to look out for things like sea life and rip currents. Sharks will be very easy to recognize under the crystal-clear blue water surrounding the Abacos, but once the sun is setting and visibility is lower, it’s time to get out for your own safety. Sharks usually feed at dusk and have no problem swimming into shallow waters to hunt. On the other hand, rip currents are a little more difficult to spot. A rip current is a strong current that runs perpendicular to the beach and moves at about 5 miles per hour. They might not be very obvious when you are in the water, but they become a scary problem when you are stuck in one and being moved out to sea. Rip currents can be 30 miles wide and stretch hundreds of miles long. The easiest way to check for a rip current is to stand back from the water so you get a wider view of the shore and look for places where waves aren’t breaking. Rip currents will be calm on the surface of the water and you will usually be able to see sand being picked up and dragged out to see. Other areas of the beach are still safe to swim in, but make sure you give yourself enough space between yourself and the rip current.
Natural disasters are another very real threat to the tropical areas that we love. Hurricane season is during prime summer travel time and extends into the fall (June to November), so if you have any questions about hurricanes and hurricane safety, feel free to reach out to the Air Unlimited team.
While all of these things might seem like a bit of a deterrent to visiting the gorgeous Abaco Islands, fear not, because none of these happenings can overshadow the fun and relaxation that comes with taking a private flight to the Bahamas Outer Islands. The key to traveling anywhere, not just a tropical island, is simply being prepared. No other location can offer the extreme serenity of the Abaco Islands, so grab your sunscreen, keep an eye out for rip currents, and come have a blast with us!
For more information, give us a call at (407) 585-4300.
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