Your Pre-Flight Checklist For Flying With Your Pets This Summer!
May 7th, 2012 by admin
Pet Jets Travel Club owners certainly consider their pet(s) onboard aircraft as not just another piece of luggage-it’s a family member and they are treated accordingly. Despite the red-carpet treatment that many pets receive onboard private aircraft, pet ownersmust understand that dogs and cats can experience many of the same reactions and sensations that people do when flying, including airsickness, anxiety and dehydration. Owners must take the time to learn their pets’ behavior and to ensure that their furry friends will be secure and calm in the airplane. Before charterig an anircraft, here are some tips to condider:
- Take a trial run. Take your pet on a long trial run in the car before bringing it aboard an aircraft for the first time. Pets needs to be relaxed. That makes it less likely to become overly stressed, which can trigger urination and defecation. Emergency stops in private jets aren’t as possible as they are in the car!
- Teach your dog to sit. Having a dog who knows how to obey basic verbal commands such as “sit” and “down” can be very useful during a flight in the event the animal begins to pace and act nervous during the flight. I you can get youre pet to sit and lay down, this will allow it to breathe more slowly and focus its attention on you and being calm.
- Bring Your Own Water. Some pets are especially picky about the kind of water they drink. If they’re used to filtered water at home, they might not drink tap water offered at the airport or on the jet. Make sure your pet will drink water from various sources or, if it refuses, bring a gallon of his regular water onboard the flight.
- Stock favorite foods. Pack your pet’s favorite food, along with enough of their food and treats!
- Consider carriers. Pet owners must consider how the animal will be restrained during the flight, especially during takeoff and landing, turbulence, or flying with other pets. Smaller pets, such as toy-sized dogs and most cats, can be safely carried onboard in the same sort of handheld plastic crate or canvas bag one would use for bringing the animal onto an airline flight. Larger dogs may require a harness or padded crate.
- Visit your vet for a pre-flight physical. If you have any concerns with flying your pet, visit your pet. This is especially important for an older pet or one that might be quite anxious if this will be their first flight. Dogs and cats tend to be less susceptible than humans to pressurization-related ear and sinus discomfort because their auditory tubes are larger. Also, there is little evidence that they suffer from jet lag because, well, they sleep most of the day, anyway. It’s also a good idea to know the name of a veterinarian in your destination city in case your pet should get sick during the trip and your personal vet could certainly give you a referal.
- Research foreign rules. Do your homework before flying your pet outside the U.S. Information on traveling with pets throughout the European Union, for example, can be found at www.defra.gov.uk. Bring a copy of the pet’s rabies vaccination certificate on any foreign trip. Ask, too, about any regulations governing transport of animals into the country.
- Microchips. If you’re thinking about having a microchip ID implanted in your pet check with your destination country’s embassy to find out which chips are recognized there. Ask, too, about any regulations governing transport of animals into the country. Many veterinarians offer a procedure costing less than $100, wherein a microchip containing a unique electronic identification code is inserted under the pet’s skin. If the pet ever runs away and is later brought to a veterinarian or animal shelter, its identity number can be retrieved from the microchip via a scan. The number can then be entered into a database of registered pets, which would reveal your contact information and most likely lead to a happy reunion. Several companies manufacture these chips and scanners, including AVID (www.avidmicrochip.com), Home Again (www.homeagainid.com) and Pet-ID (www.petid.com).
Fying with your pets in the cabin of an FAA approved air carrier is becoming one of the few options pet owners have as the scheduled airlines continue to ban certain breeds and the growing concern for pets traveling in the cargo compartments, especially in the hot summer months. Pets are members of the family and should fly in the cabin, however, special considerations and planning is required when flying in private jet aircraft. For more information, please contact Pet Jets at: info@petjets.net or visit their Web site at www.PetJets.com
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Corporate Jet Charter – Your Mobile Office in the Sky
January 28th, 2012 by admin
Imagine being able to transplant your office whenever you felt the need. Imagine being able to pack it up and take it with you wherever you went. And finally, imagine being able to take your best workers with you too. Along the way, you all continue to run your business like a well oiled machine—never missing a beat. “Yeah right, that’ll never happen,” you’re saying to yourself. But you’re wrong. This is exactly what you’ll get when you choose a corporate jet charter. It’s your own mobile office in the sky.
Why fly with outsiders?
If you’re reading this article, then frequent travel is a way of life for you and your employees. In fact, you may find that you spend more days in the air than you do at your home base. It’s just the nature of your business. And up to this point, you have been booking commercial flights. Sure, you have probably been racking up the frequent flyer miles and getting some cool freebies along the way, but guess what you haven’t been getting? Your work done.
Here’s what it boils down to: when you are on a commercial flight, you just cannot be productive. You are squished up against other people with little room to work. Spreading out your papers and your laptop are pretty much impossible. Not to mention there are so many distractions surrounding you that you won’t be able to think anything other than “get me off of here!”
Yet a corporate jet charter offers something different. Think of it as your own private conference room. Here you and your trusted employees or coworkers can huddle around and discuss important business while traveling. Have top secret information you need to share? No problem. There are no outsider ears listening in.
The result? You quit wasting all that time you spend in the air. Instead, productivity increases. And when productivity increases, guess what happens to company profits? They soar.
Sometimes you need flexibility—and commercial flights can’t give it to you
How many times have you needed to get somewhere quick and unexpectedly? Perhaps a major client has suddenly become disenchanted and needs some personal persuasion. Or maybe a lead just turned hot and you need some face time to make sure you turn the conversation into a conversion. So you try and book a flight and find that the times just won’t work out for you. And of course, there’s no flexibility. When the giant jet leaves is, well, when the giant jet leaves.
You can solve that problem with a corporate jet charter. It’s the ultimate in travel flexibility. If you suddenly need to pick up and fly you and your team across the United States, all you need to do is pick up the phone, make the arrangements, and you’re off. All the strict rules of the commercial flights, done away with.
Stay productive while traveling
Why waste time? Research has concluded that a corporate jet charter increases productivity. There’s no downside–just profits soaring through the roof right along with your private jet.
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Pet Jets Announces New Pet Travel Club
June 14th, 2011 by admin
In response to the pet jets share-a-flight program created last year and featured in Forbes.com and The Wall Street Journal.com, Pet Jets has created the Pet Jets Travel Club. According to Pet Jets owner, Brian Fiske, “it is clear that that there is a need for alternative air transportation for pet owners worldwide with the concern pet owners have with commercial air carriers. While there has been a great deal of interest in Pet Jets, the costs associated with private aircraft charter is expensive, especially with current fuel prices for many pet owners. Pet Jets Travel Club is an opportunity for a pet owner to share the cost of a charter with other pet owners interested in a similar flight.” Pet owners are able to have their flight requests posted to the members only site and other members are able view the posted requests. If there is a match of pet owners interested in the same flight, Pet Jets works with club members to locate the best aircraft at the best price via its network of FAA approved private aircraft carriers. Pet Jets does not own and operated aircraft, but provides its members with travel consulting and concierge services as part of its annual travel club membership fee. Annual travel club membership fees are deducted off the first aircraft charter for new members. Other membership benefits are explained on the www.PetJets.Net website. To join our exciting exclusive pet travel club or for more information, you may also email us at info@PetJets.net.
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Fly with Your Pet this Summer Without Worry!
May 18th, 2011 by admin
With the hot days of summer approaching, many pet owners are hesitant to travel with their pets with the airlines, especially when pets are flying in the cargo hold or being transported to and from aircraft on hot airport ramps. Pet Jets understands that there are few options and we continue to seek charter aircraft options for pet owners. While chartering aircraft is expensive, many individuals are finding the expense worth the price for that special family vacation, relocating for a new job, or simply to reduce the stress of leaving a pet home. With many new pet-friendly hotels, many people are flying in private aircraft on business or vacation trips with their favorite pet companion. Call Pet Jets for a charter quote at 1-888-400-3963 or email them at : info@petjets.net
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Why Do Companies Rely On Business Aviation?
March 29th, 2011 by admin
While companies that rely on business aviation represent many different professions and locations, they all have one thing in common: the need for fast, flexible, safe, secure and cost-effective access to destinations across the country and around the world. In many instances, business aviation is the appropriate transportation solution, opening the door to global commerce for small-community and rural populations by linking them directly to population centers and manufacturing facilities. The benefits of business aviation are clear:
•Business aviation allows for efficient, flexible, safe, secure and cost-effective access to destinations across the country and around the world. Because employees can meet, plan and work with each other aboard business aircraft, productivity en route is greatly enhanced.
•In many instances, business aviation is the best or only transportation option available, opening the door to global commerce for small-community and rural populations by linking them directly to population centers and manufacturing facilities. Studies have also shown that business aviation contributes greatly to local economies across the country.
•Business aircraft allow employees to make a trip involving stops at several locations, then return to headquarters the same day. Hundreds or thousands of dollars can be saved on hotel rooms, rental cars, meals and other expenses that would be needed to make the same trip over several days via auto, train or airline transport.
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Operation Orange Dog
March 8th, 2011 by admin
Sometimes we’re so busy flying around in these amazing machines we all call home, or the office, or simply the plane that we no longer see the heart beating inside. It’s easy to get caught up in the media hype and even downplay using or working on a private jet.
I had an experience last weekend that will make you all walk a little taller if you have anything to do with this industry:
On a beautiful morning on the ramp at Global Exec Aviation in Long Beach just before sunrise, 60 small crates with 60 small dogs were neatly lined up below a GIII waiting to be loaded, with their foster parents looking on. They were leaving California to find their “fur-ever” family through the combined efforts of a great organization: Orange Dog and the Edmonton (Canada) Humane Society.
Captain Ramon Manriquez, F.O. Dan Rosenbaum and Orange Dog Founder, Jan Folk
Orange Dog founder, Jan Folk was busy going from carrier to carrier getting to know each of her guests personally before boarding – and so was I. Jan had learned that there was a demand for these small dogs in Edmonton; she also knew that the shelters in southern California where she lives were overflowing with these little cuties, with little hope for adoption. It just seemed natural to her to load up a plane and take as many as she could up there the right way instead of shipping them in cargo. This was her fifth trip.
I learned about Orange Dog’s Freedom Flights and offered the help of Sit ‘n Stay Global, since we specialize in flight attendants who work on private jets and are specifically trained in Pet Safety Protocols, Pet First Aid and CPR. Jan was kind enough to accept my offer and I was honored to be included as a guest on this most recent Freedom Flight. What an amazing experience! The feeling of something “good” happening was pervasive. Everyone worked together; every step of the process went smoothly since everyone had the same goal in mind.
Once in the air you might think it was a bit chaotic with 60 pups on board, but a wonderful sense of calm descended upon the cabin in flight. It was as if they knew something good was happening. A few of them had a bit to say, but like any human passenger they calmed right down if I just went back and listened to them for a few minutes. Truly, it was far calmer than a full flight of humans to Teterboro . . .
We landed to one of the most joyous celebrations I have ever seen. It out-did most rock star arrivals . . . these pups were home! I thought some of them would be adopted before they left the ramp. They all took it in their stride, seeming to know that this was the best day of the rest of their life. There were volunteers everywhere that scooped them up and took them off to the Edmonton Humane Society which is a truly amazing facility that revolutionizes how animals are treated in shelters. I learned they wouldn’t last long there though, due to the amazing work the EHS and Orange Dog had done to get the word out that these dogs were on their way. There was actually a waiting list for each dog that had gone from virtually unadoptable to rock star in a single day. All it took was someone caring enough to use what they had available to make a difference.
So take a long look at that beautiful shiny tube as you approach it next time and realize what truly important things it can accomplish. Sure, we get a lot of business done up there and it is a great convenience and time saver. It enhances security and cuts all sorts of red tape, but it can also be used as a real instrument for good and can change lives and we can each be a part of it. Believe me, it feels really good!
By Carol Martin
Carol Martin is the owner and top dog at Sit ‘n Stay. Their firm includes licensed Flight Attendants with extensive experience on commercial and private jets offering exquisite in-flight service as part of their Pet Nanny Service. They coordinate all of the catering and pamper with luxurious, elegant in-flight service that starts and ends your trip on the right note. Best of all, they will cater specifically for your pet so he or she feels like an important guest as well! For more information on her company, click the banner below.
Jan Folk is the founder of Orange Dog and has recently opened a new restaurant thats assists with the Freedom Flights. Located in beautiful Huntington Beach, California, The Orange Dog Bar and Grill seats 140 people with a warm and inviting ambiance, California style. Their menu consists of something for everyone from our famous Wings of the World™, Burgers and Fries, to Pulled Pork Quesadilla and Fresh Fish and Salads, not to mention our featured Canadian dessert Nanaimo Bar. They offer big screens for viewing ease and fantastic nightly entertainment. You’ll notice the dog theme throughout: from their logo to their dog wall as well as the selection of Orange Dog products for purchase to help the Freedom Flights. The name embraces the Orange Dog which makes this restaurant, one of a kind: “A Restaurant With a Cause.” For more information, you may visit their website at http://www.orangedogbarandgrill.com/ or click their banner below!
To learn more about Freedom Flights visit: http://www.OrangeDog.CA
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Corporate Jet Charter…Your Flying Office!
February 2nd, 2011 by admin
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The CJ4 has arrived!
September 21st, 2010 by admin
The Citation CJ4, certified in March by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, is the newest and largest member of the popular CJ family of business jets consisting of the Citation CJ1+, CJ2+ and CJ3. The CJ4 is approved for single-pilot operations and shares a common pilot type rating with the other CJs. (A pilot rated to fly any one of the CJs is rated to fly them all). Retail price in 2010 dollars for a typically equipped Citation CJ4 is $9 million.
GreenTrak is a proprietary system, the first offered by a general aviation manufacturer, that uses a process known as cost indexing to minimize total trip cost by balancing the costs of direct operation, fuel burn and carbon emissions.
The Citation CJ4 has a range of just over 2,000 nautical miles (3,710 km) and a top speed of 453 knots (839 kph) – both numbers greater than originally announced in 2006. It has a takeoff roll of 3,130 feet (954 meters) at maximum takeoff weight and is capable of a direct climb to 45,000 feet (13,716 meters) in just 28 minutes.
The Citation CJ4 features a four-screen Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite, new Williams FJ44-4A electronically controlled (FADEC) engines, and it debuts the Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management system.
Standard on the CJ4 are dual Mode S Diversity transponders with enhanced surveillance and ADS-B out capability, TCAS II, Class A TAWS, multi-scan weather radar, broadcast weather and a maintenance diagnostic system. If your interested in chartering or purchasing an aircraft like the CJ4, contact the professionals at Hollywood Jets for free consulting services.
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CityCenter – Vegas 2010!
February 10th, 2010 by admin
An extraordinary urban resort destination brought to life by eight world-renowned architects, CityCenter offers a new era of resort experiences with an ambition to refine and redefine Las Vegas.
Conceived to bring a true center to The Strip, CityCenter is much more than a collection of resorts and residences; it’s a community – a welcoming environment for people to gather, relax and enjoy. Great pedestrian corridors, dynamic public spaces, authentic richness and diversity of experiences evoke the energy of the world’s most exciting places. CityCenter’s public Fine Art Collection enlivens the street and engages passersby. As if in a strolling gallery, guests happen upon works by world-renowned artists such as Maya Lin and Nancy Rubins as they wander through CityCenter’s walkways, hotels and residences.
A true community also has regard for its surroundings. CityCenter is one of the largest sustainable developments in existence, bringing a new level of environmental consciousness to the world-famous Strip. The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Gold LEED® certification to ARIA Resort & Casino, Vdara Hotel & Spa; Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, Veer Towers and Crystals retail and entertainment district, marking the highest LEED achievement by any hotel, retail district or residential development in Las Vegas. The Harmon Hotel also is pursuing LEED® certification.
“CityCenter bridges the vitality of Las Vegas with the experiences travelers seek when they visit great cities around the world, whether London, Hong Kong or San Francisco – spectacular architecture, culturally significant art, great public spaces, sophisticated hotels, unique restaurants and incredible amenities,” said Bobby Baldwin, president and CEO of CityCenter. “It is an evolutionary destination that aims to transform Las Vegas as a new symbol at its core, like the Guggenheim in Bilbao, the Pompidou in Paris or the SONY Center in Berlin.”
CITYCENTER’S GRAND OPENING DATES:
• Vdara Hotel & Spa – December 1, 2009
• Crystals retail and entertainment district – December 3, 2009
• Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas – December 4, 2009
• ARIA Resort & Casino – December 16, 2009
• The Harmon Hotel – Late 2010
• Residential occupancies slated to begin mid-January 2010
FAST FACTS:
• Located on 67 acres between Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts
• Joint venture between MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World
• CityCenter includes ARIA Resort & Casino a 61-story, 4,004-room gaming resort; luxury non-gaming hotels including Las Vegas’ first Mandarin Oriental, Vdara Hotel & Spa and The Harmon Hotel (opening late 2010); Veer Towers, the development’s only strictly residential buildings; and Crystals, a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district
• Approximately 2,400 residences total between Veer Towers, Vdara Hotel & Spa and Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
• ARIA features Viva ELVIS™ by Cirque du Soleil®, celebrating the music and life of Elvis Presley
• An unparalleled Fine Art Collection showcases works by acclaimed artists including Maya Lin, Jenny Holzer, Nancy Rubins, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, among others
• CityCenter has been brought to life by eight internationally acclaimed architectural firms: Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Helmut Jahn, RV Architecture LLC led by Rafael Viñoly, Foster + Partners*, Studio Daniel Libeskind*, Rockwell Group and Gensler
• CityCenter is one of the largest sustainable developments in the world and has received LEED® Gold certification for ARIA, Vdara, Crystals, Mandarin Oriental and Veer. The Harmon also is pursuing LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council
• CityCenter offers multiple, convenient access points including a front entrance off Las Vegas Boulevard, with access to Mandarin Oriental, Veer Towers, Crystals, ARIA and self parking, and a north entrance off of Harmon Blvd. with access to ARIA and Vdara. Parking options include complimentary valet at all CityCenter locations, as well as a garage for self parking
• The CityCenter Tram provides convenient complimentary access to Monte Carlo, Crystals and Bellagio
o Travels at a top speed of 23 mph, transporting guests from Monte Carlo to Bellagio in less than 3 minutes
o Able to transport more than 5,000 guests per hour
o Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 a.m. daily
• CityCenter has approximately 12,000 permanent employees, marking it as the single largest hiring effort in the country in 2009
KEY ELEMENTS:
ARIA Resort & Casino – December 16, 2009
ARIA Resort & Casino is a fusion of energy, inspiration and vision, featuring an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable design, high-end service and spectacular amenities. Even in a city such as Las Vegas, with its extraordinary history of dynamic cutting-edge developments, ARIA is demonstrably different than anything that has preceded it.
• Architecture. Designed by the world-renowned firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, ARIA’s two breathtaking curvilinear steel and glass towers embody the excitement and vitality of Las Vegas in a 21st century building; a crystalline, undulating form gleaming in the desert light. Soaring open spaces, ranging from ARIA’s three-story lobby to its guestrooms, fills each space with natural light and evokes breadth and freedom.
• Dining. ARIA has assembled many of the best and brightest chefs and restaurateurs from around the country, uniting a pair of remarkable Las Vegas newcomers with those who have played integral roles in the development of Las Vegas’ culinary scene: Masayoshi Takayama, Shawn McClain, Michael Mina, Julian Serrano, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Sirio Maccioni, Jean-Philippe Maury and The Light Group. Each delivers a concept totally new to their repertoire.
• Entertainment. ARIA takes one of the most captivating, hip-swiveling forces of all time and re-create an old-school vibe in its intimate approximately 1,840-seat theater. The visionary team at Cirque du Soleil partnered with CKX, Inc. and its subsidiary Elvis Presley Enterprises to create a permanent production celebrating the timeless musical legacy of Elvis Presley, Viva ELVIS™. The production aims to pay tribute to Elvis’ music and life, fusing dance and acrobatics, live music and iconic tracks, nostalgia and modernity, high technology and raw emotion. Extraordinary artistry, astonishing acrobatics, stunning special effects and The King revs up vintage Vegas into a show like no other.
• Art. At ARIA, famed artist Maya Lin created “Silver River,” an 84-foot silver cast of the Colorado River, which is her first work of art displayed in Las Vegas; Jenny Holzer displays a thought-provoking LED sign, “VEGAS,” spanning more than 260 feet; Tony Cragg developed three sculptures that examine the relationship between nature and the man-made world: “Bolt,” 2007, “Bent of Mind,” 2008, and “Untitled” (tall column), 2008; and Antony Gormley displays “Feeling Material XXVII,” 2007, an 8-foot sculpture that uses spiraling steel to depict the silhouette of a human body at the center of an orbiting energy field.
• Accommodations. Within ARIA’s 4,004 guestrooms, including 568 suites, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offer magnificent views of Las Vegas’ striking skyline. Modern décor, lavish amenities, cutting-edge entertainment and next-generation technology are the hallmark of these plush retreats.
• Guestroom Technology. ARIA features the most technologically advanced guestrooms in the country. Upon a guest’s first entrance, he or she will be “greeted:” curtains will open, lights turn on and the TV display a menu of preferences. Guests can wake up through controlled temperature, preferred music or TV channels and the opening of curtains. One touch can make-over the entire room: the “good night” button turns everything off – from TV and music to lights – as the privacy notification turns on.
• Spa. In ARIA’s 80,000-square-foot spa, nature’s healing properties take center stage. Salt, stone, earth, fire and water join to create a spa experience that elevates guests to a meditative state. The two-level spa offers 62 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, an advanced fitness center and Las Vegas’ first co-ed spa balcony, featuring an outdoor infinity-edge pool and views of ARIA’s spectacular poolscape.
• Nightclubs, Lounges and Bars. ARIA features 10 chic bars and lounges, including HAZE Nightclub by The Light Group, a colossal cutting-edge space in which guests are challenged to question their sense of perception and reality.
• Meetings and Conventions. ARIA provides a premium meeting experience with 300,000 square feet of technologically advanced meeting and convention space. A spectacular glass curtain wall spans the entire north façade of the three-level meeting facility, allowing guests the ability to enjoy the brilliance of natural light that streams in from ARIA’s lush poolscape.
• Pools. ARIA’s vast 215,000-square-foot pool deck is a tropical oasis in the heart of the desert. Shielded by lush plantings of oversized palm, acacia, pine and bottle trees, the soft and sensual paradise features three primary pools, the adults-only pool Liquid, hot tubs and more.
• Casino. Offering 150,000 square feet of gaming, ARIA’s unique layout and design elements allows guests to enjoy the energy and excitement of their favorite selections in a more personal and intimate setting. For high-end players, exclusive salons offer high-limit slot and table games in private environments. Throughout the casino, never-before-seen technologies allow for unmatched customer service.
• Reservations. Nightly room rates range from $149 to $799; suites range from $425 to $7,500. Reservations can be made via www.arialasvegas.com or (866) 359-7757; concierge service and reservations for spa, salon and restaurants also are available.
Vdara Hotel & Spa – December 1, 2009
Vdara is an internationally inspired 57-story all-suite hotel and spa designed for those who love the excitement of Las Vegas but prefer to enjoy it in an exclusive, non-gaming and smoke-free environment. Physically connected to Bellagio and adjacent to ARIA, Vdara offers access to all of the entertainment, gaming, shopping, dining and nightlife at CityCenter and in Las Vegas, while also providing a retreat from it all.
• Architecture. Designed by RV Architecture, LLC, led by Rafael Viñoly, Vdara’s distinctive crescent shape and unique skin of patterned glass creates one of the most striking design statements in Las Vegas. The sleek, shimmering structure affords guests some of the most breathtaking views the city has to offer. Within, sophisticated open spaces accented with materials and colors inspired by the desert landscape evoke a sense of warmth and serenity.
• Dining. Martin Heierling, the acclaimed innovator behind Bellagio’s renowned Sensi, serves as executive chef for Vdara. Inspired by the ancient trade route, Silk Road’s contemporary Mediterranean menu begins with only the freshest sustainable ingredients, and then travels the world via Middle Eastern and Asian influences brought to Europe along the legendary route. Silk Road is wrapped in a smart East-meets-West décor by Karim Rashid reminiscent of a vibrant bazaar, with seating that overlooks the energy and excitement of CityCenter. Silk Road transforms as the day evolves, from fresh and lively at daybreak to chic and sexy at nightfall.
• Art. For Vdara, Nancy Rubins created one of the most visually stunning works of art at CityCenterwith “Big Edge.” Measuring approximately 57 feet wide and 75 feet long, “Big Edge” is a colorful composition of numerous aluminum rowboats, canoes and other small river and ocean vessels finessed into a gravity-defying form that Rubins calls “a blooming flower.” Peter Wegner developed “Day for Night, Night for Day” 2009, comprised of two wall pieces, one solar-themed soaring approximately 45 feet and one lunar-themed reaching approximately 34 feet, each made of stacked, colored paper. Displayed on the east and west walls of Vdara’s concierge lobby, respectively, the works follow the natural pattern of the sun. Vdara also acquired Frank Stella’s “Damascus Gate Variation I,” 1969. Displayed behind the check-in desk, the piece features a design of interlaced semicircles made of fluorescent alkyd resin on a 96 x 384 inch shaped canvas. Displayed within Vdara’s intimate lobby and on loan from Bellagio, LLC is “Lucky Dream,’ a breathtaking masterpiece by Robert Rauschenberg created via vegetable dye transfer on polylaminate.
• Accommodations. Soaring 57 stories, Vdara hosts 1,495 modern hotel suites, including 250 corner-end units, ranging from approximately 500 to 1,650 square feet. Each features a gourmet kitchen; many suites also include a washer and dryer as an added convenience. Characterized by open floor plans and panoramic windows, the rooms deliver expansive views of the city and mountains creating a relaxed and harmonious environment infused with an urban rhythm. Numerous suites feature views of the Bellagio Fountains.
• Spa. Vdara Health & Beauty, an 18,000-square-foot, two-level spa, salon and advanced fitness facility, is a sensuous spa sanctuary that spotlights holistic health and well-being in an intimate environment. Comprised of 11 treatment rooms and three distinct relaxation lounges, it offers a selection of signature treatments that use quality ingredients derived from organic herbs, flowers, fruits, vegetables and essential oils. Vdara Health & Beauty is the first Las Vegas spa to be a member of the Green Spa Network.
• Bar and Lounge. Bar Vdara, an eclectic lobby lounge, is a chic setting that works as well for a morning espresso as it does for a late-night cocktail. Bar Vdara connects to an intimate outdoor space that creates the feeling of being in a secluded garden oasis where guests can lounge on spacious swings as the nearby reflecting pool creates a shimmering mirage of twinkling stars overhead.
• Meeting and Social Event Space. Vdara’s conference facilities welcome guests to a world of sophistication as rich in design as it is in technological and culinary offerings. Vdara is the premier choice in Las Vegas for customized executive meetings, corporate, social and banquet functions for 10-400 guests in an upscale boutique hotel setting. Vdara’s beautiful pool also is available for private events and provides the dynamic backdrop of CityCenter.
• Pool. Perched above Harmon Circle on Vdara’s porte cochere, the luxurious Sky Pool & Lounge invites guests to relax and socialize in an interactive environment surrounded by cutting-edge design and phenomenal views. The Sky Pool & Lounge features fully appointed retreat and spa cabanas with semi-secluded plunge pools, and a high-energy bar and lounge open day and evening. Guests can enjoy made-to-order cocktails and gourmet tapas by Chef Heierling. (Seasonal, opening March 2010)
• Residences. Vdara also is home to sophisticated condo-hotel units, including studios, deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom residences as well as studio, one- and two-bedroom penthouses (single- and two-story).
• Reservations. Nightly rates range from $149 to $2,000. Reservations can be made via www.vdara.com or (866) 745-7767.
Crystals retail and entertainment district – December 3, 2009
Crystals houses more than 500,000 square feet of sophisticated retail and dining. Designed by Studio Daniel Libeskind* with interior architecture by David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, Crystals combines dramatic architecture with exclusive offerings from the world’s most elite brands.
• Architecture. Libeskind conceived Crystals’ exterior to be a dynamic sculpture that presents a work of art from every angle. The multi-faceted, brilliant glass canopy depicts the intricate beauty of a quartz crystal that welcomes an abundance of natural light into the stunning three-level experiential environment.
• Atmosphere. Within Crystals, Rockwell was inspired to create an abstract 21st century park that reintroduces and celebrates nature and the seasons. A central element of this design is the three-story sculptural treehouse that reaches 70 feet from the ground level to frame an oculus in the roof. Visible throughout Crystals, the treehouse serves as a meeting point for guests and unfolds on the second level to surround the terrace seating at Mastro’s Ocean Club. Crystals also features “changeable artwork” in the way of abstract hanging gardens, a flower carpet and more. As the seasons change, so does the artwork and it all is offset by intriguing murals and spectacular water features.
• Retailers. An incredible array of prestigious brands includes the largest Louis Vuitton store in North America, as well as flagship stores for Tiffany & Co., Prada, Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, and Ermenegildo Zegna, all presented under Crystals’ multi-faceted canopy of unprecedented brilliance. Unique-to-the-market retailers include TOM FORD, Carolina Herrera, Paul Smith, Kiton, Kiki De Montparnasse, Marni, Assouline, H. Stern, Tourbillon, Porsche Design, de Grisogono, Lanvin and rLo Gallery (Rodney Lough Jr. Wilderness Collections Gallery).
• Dining. Restaurants debuting their first Las Vegas locations at Crystals include Eva Longoria Parker’s Beso and Mastro’s Ocean Club, joined by an exciting new pub concept – Todd English P.U.B. Wolfgang Puck offers two innovative new restaurant concepts, The Pods by Wolfgang Puck and Brasserie PUCK, a French-style brasserie which features interpretations of traditional French classics.
• Art. In The Park between ARIA and Crystals, guests discover Henry Moore’s “Reclining Connected Forms,” 1969-1974, a sculpture inspired by the fundamentals of the human experience. Measuring approximately 10 feet tall and 17 feet long by 7 feet deep, the abstract work of art displays a baby wrapped in its mother’s embrace.
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas – December 4, 2009
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is a sophisticated sanctuary of modern elegance. The 47-story, non-gaming hotel and residences deliver spectacular accommodations, superlative dining, an unparalleled spa, and the legendary service of the renowned hotel group to Las Vegas for the first time.
• Architecture. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox with contemporary interiors by Adam D. Tihany, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas acts as a gateway to CityCenter, while simultaneously conveying a sense of intimacy and seclusion for guests and residents. The interlocking glass and metal elements of the façade draw inspiration from traditional Chinese motifs and serve to create a level of transparency that invites a flow of natural light within.
• Dining. Situated on the 23rd floor is the first U.S. restaurant by world-renowned, three-star Michelin Chef Pierre Gagnaire. Twist by Pierre Gagnaire infuses the simplicity of classic French cuisine with a modern spin, relying on a pairing of flavors and textures for which Gagnaire is renowned. Guests also can enjoy small bites and high tea rituals at the Tea Lounge; fresh preparations of world-class cuisine at MOzen Bistro; and gourmet pastries, cakes, sandwiches and more at Amore Patisserie, located directly on Las Vegas Blvd.
• Art. The walkway between Mandarin Oriental and ARIA features Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen’s “Typewriter Eraser, Scale X”, 1998-1999, a 19-foot stainless steel and fiberglass sculpture that depicts a giant blue and red typewriter eraser with the bristles of the brush turned upward in a graceful gesture. In its lobby, the hotel features sculptures soaring as high as 11 feet by Jun Kaneko: “Untitled, Triangle Dango,” 1996; “Untitled, Dango,” 2002; and “Untitled, Dango,” 1992. Jack Goldstein’s “Untitled (Volcano),” 1983, depicting an explosive and vibrant image of an erupting volcano, is featured in the Sky Lobby. On display at the hotel’s entrance is Masatoshi Izumi’s sculpture “Untitled,” 2007-2008, made of large pieces of intricately carved basalt, a form of lava that has cooled on the surface of a volcano.
• Accommodations. Spacious and welcoming, Mandarin Oriental’s 392 rooms and luxurious suites and 225 residences provide ultimate comfort in a sophisticated setting. Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city, surrounding mountains and glittering lights of The Strip, these well-appointed rooms combine contemporary elegance with subtle Oriental design. State-of-the-art environmentally conscious technology and cutting-edge entertainment systems, a Mandarin Oriental hallmark, is found in every guestroom and suite.
• Spa. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is a 27,000-square-foot oasis for serenity and rejuvenation. The 1930’s Shanghai-inspired spa reflects the glamour and fusion from that era. This two-level relaxation haven features a menu based on Eastern methodologies with Western applications. The Spa offers 17 treatment rooms, including seven Couple’s Suites, multiple relaxation and water experiences, a Rhassoul for women and a co-ed Hammam. An expansive Fitness Center with a Yoga and Pilates Studio and Technogym cardiovascular and strength equipment also is available.
• Bar and Lounge. Located on the 23rd floor with windows overlooking the spectacular Vegas skyline, the Mandarin Bar provides an elegant respite from the bustling bars of the Las Vegas Strip. Decorated with plush furnishings, the boutique Mandarin Bar offers creative snacks and an extensive cocktail menu. A team of molecular mixologists is on hand to develop customized concoctions upon request, and there also is a separate VIP room, available by reservation. Also located on the 23rd floor is the Tea Lounge, providing guests with refreshing beverages, small bites and high tea rituals.
• Meetings and Social Event Space. More than 12,000 square feet of versatile space, state-of-the-art facilities and unparalleled service make Mandarin Oriental an ideal venue to present a variety of events, from a grand-scale conference to a glamorous wedding. The meeting space is situated on the hotel’s third level, flooded with natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook The Strip.
• Pool. Guests and residents enjoy a magnificent pool facility featuring 20 cabanas, and Pool Café, serving seasonal market-fresh fare. The property’s two lap pools are in the shape of long blades, symbolic of blades on the Mandarin Oriental’s signature fan logo.
• Residences. One of Las Vegas’ most desirable addresses, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas have a private residential entrance. Owners of these 225 luxury condominiums enjoy full access to Mandarin Oriental’s amenities – including housekeeping, in-room dining, concierge, The Spa & Fitness Center and other personalized services to complement their lifestyles.
• Reservations. Call (702) 590-8881 or visit www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas
Veer Towers
Veer Towers, CityCenter’s most unique residential development, is a masterful translation of energy and excitement into physical form; its two 37-story glass towers shimmer day and night. Inclined at five-degree angles – a feature celebrated by the development’s name – the towers seem to dance with each other.
• Architecture. Architect Helmut Jahn conceived Veer Towers to symbolize spirit and optimism with a strong iconic value; by leaning them they became a sculpture. Lobbies and public spaces by notable designer Francisco Gonzalez-Pulido** showcase impressive works of glass and metal with plenty of natural light.
• Residences. Each tower houses approximately 335 modern condominium residences ranging from 500 to nearly 3,300 square feet, available in studios, deluxe studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences and penthouses. Open floor plans feature floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows that capture spectacular views of Las Vegas and the surrounding CityCenter. Light-filled rooms, natural textures and a range of whites infuse streamlined interiors with openness. Modern kitchens, living and dining areas are ideal for entertaining while spacious spa-styled bathrooms invite retreat. Contemporary residences offer European-style features and designer-selected fixtures.
• Amenities. Atop each striking tower, residents enjoy an amenities floor featuring an unequaled view of Las Vegas complemented by an infinity-edge pool, hot tub, a sun deck and a patio for outdoor entertaining. Within, Veer features recreation rooms for special events or casual celebrations, private media rooms with panoramic windows, a fitness center with men’s and women’s steam rooms, and a business center.
• Art. On display at Veer Towers are two large-scale commissioned works by Richard Long. Entitled “Circle of Chance” and “Earth,” Long’s two mud wall drawings each measure approximately 80 feet high by 50 feet wide. For Long, the natural world provides both the palette and the canvas on which he manifests his earthworks. In some cases, he brings the outside in. For Veer, he created a viscous paint by diluting mud and then carefully applying it to the walls with his hands, resulting in extraordinary images fashioned from purely mundane materials. The two large-scale works engulf the west and east walls, respectively. Long transported the mud to Las Vegas from the River Avon, which runs through his home town of Bristol, England.
• Entertainment. Veer Towers rise from Crystals, CityCenter’s spectacular retail and entertainment district, giving residents unprecedented access to the best of stylish, big city living. Upscale dining, lavish shopping, electric nightlife and entertainment are just steps away.
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January 22nd, 2010 by admin
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