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Three Highland Asia adventures
June 1, 2007
Smoke rises from burning incense at the Hua Ting Buddhist Temple in the Weste
Thanks at least partly to Asia's explosive economic growth, its once-mysterious lands are now jet-close and high-rise-familiar. That's good news if you want to do business there, but it makes your search a bit tougher if you're in the market for an exotic getaway.
Closing in on the Open
April 1, 2007
From June 11 to 17, the Oakmont [Pa.] Country Club will host the U.S. Open, one of golf's premier events, for the eighth time.
Fine art takes to the seas
February 1, 2007
Art aficionados have a new way to enjoy their hobby in an exclusive environment. Bonita Springs, Fla.-based SeaFair is creating a gallery on a luxury yacht for the exhibition of American and international art. The ship will bring high-end art dealers and jewelers to cities along the East Coast, eliminating the need for enthusiasts to travel long distances to visit important galleries.
Business jet jaunts offer travelers the best of Europe
February 1, 2007
With prices ranging from $3,000 to $28,000, Jeffersons tours offer Europe’s f
Jeffersons, a UK-based luxury-tours operator, has introduced a series of "short break" business  jet vacation packages. The trips, lasting one to four days, use chartered jets to fly customers to some of Europe's most exclusive resorts and destinations.
Virginia's Homestead Resort
February 1, 2007
The Homestead is “like a cruise ship in the mountains.”
Driving past bright green fields adorned with lazy dairy cows along Virginia's Route 220, you get the sense that you're entering a world where you can completely unplug yourself from the nine-to-five grind. You are-but you don't necessarily have to unplug all the way.
To Asia and Back
February 1, 2007
Where is your business taking you today? Markets are emerging and growing all over the globe, particularly in the Middle East, China and India. It doesn't matter whether you run a bank, a factory or a chain of stores-sooner or later, you may find yourself trading goods or services with people halfway around the world.
Time to hit the slopes
December 1, 2006
If you enjoy cooking, get out of the kitchen and head for Beaver Creek resort, 10 miles from Vail, Colo., where the annual Culinary Classic takes place from February 1 to 3.

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“You are so motivated to make sure the trip goes smoothly, because you know that the organs of these two kids are now going to save the lives of more than just a handful of other kids.”

-Dan Drohan, CEO of Solarius ­Aviation