Travelling in style

There might be a global economic crisis, but there are still some very wealthy clients out there who want to travel in style. ATN shows you how to cater to their expensive tastes.

Today's luxury travel market is growing ever more sophisticated. Demands from increasingly savvy clients extend not only to the end destination, but to the mode of transport available to them as well.

As American novelist Ernest Hemingway once said: "It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end."

Bearing this in mind, ATN takes a look at some of the more stylish and original transport options and accessories available around the globe.

The jet set

While many facets of the Middle East's travel industry are feeling the strain from the global downturn, the private jets sector remains miraculously unaffected, according to ATN sources.

Private jets are ideal for luxury travellers and high-end business groups that want to travel with minimum hassle and maximum comfort and are also provide a great opportunity for agents to earn high commission on bookings.

The Gulfsteam (G450) from Elite Jets encompasses these two factors with top-of the range facilities, upgraded engines and a spacious cabin providing clients with plenty of room to stretch and move around.

Website: www-elite-jets.com

Get shorty

Empire Aviation Group (EAG) offers a guaranteed personalised VIP service throughout the flight and gives clients the option of travelling at the last minute - the company only requires a three-hour notice prior to departure to prepare an aircraft.

Website: www.empire.aero

Unlimited limo

You can't argue with a classic and arriving or departing in a chauffeur-driven limousine is always a stylish option worth booking for clients.

Business travellers who arrange to be met by a limo from the airport for example, know that's one less thing to have to worry about.

It certainly beats waiting around for a cab and by-passes having to queue up at a car-hire desk to boot. Luxury limousine companies like UK-based LuxuryLimoReservation.co.uk are becoming increasingly more sophisticated in their offerings, offering diverse fleets of vehicles that can cater to small parties or bigger family groups and include a bevy of all of the latest hi-tech gadgets.

Website: www.LuxuryLimoReservation.co.uk

Luxury luggage

There are some parts of the travelling experience that even high-end travellers have to put up with along with the rest of the herd such as lumping around heavy bags or fighting to get a trolley. Luggage specialist Live Luggage is seeking to eliminate this difficulty by offering travellers an effort-free luggage alternative.

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