High Flyers

Private jet travel gains wider appeal with journeys becoming increasingly bespoke, offbeat and adventurous

- Angela Goh

It’s a chic way to fly. From epic round-the-world journeys to select destinations, private jet trips are hitting new highs in luxury travel.

Long famed for their comfort , convenience and efficiency, private jets are no longer all about getting speedily from A to B. New routes take travellers in plush style, out of their comfort zones, to offbeat destinations that offer intimate cultural glimpses and adventurous escapes.

ANANTARA’S ASIAN ESCAPE

Anantara takes island jet-setting to a hedonistic level with five magical nights at two of the Indian Ocean’s most awe-inspiring islands. First, immerse yourself in the transcendental rhythms of culturally enticing Sri Lanka, before being ‘castaway’ in the Maldives.

Both experiences fly out of Bangkok on a sleek Gulfstream V (up to 12 guests) or Cessna Citation X (up to eight) jet. Plush with showers, leather seats and imbued with Anantara-style service on board, the journey is a vacation in itself.

Arrive in style at Mattala International Airport in Sri Lanka’s spectacular south coast followed by a scenic 45-minute helicopter ride or a 90-minute road trip to the Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort. (There is also the option to land in Colombo).