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Skiing Europe Luxe Style

The Times Online recently sent writer Mark Frary off on a private skiing adventure. In the U.S., the posh skiers jet to Aspen or perhaps Jackson Hole. For the European snow bunnies Lech, in Austria, is one of the elite places to schuss the slopes. Frary took a private jet from Club 328, and stayed at Gasthof Post, a hotel that is the choice of Queen Beatrix and hosted Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth when they filmed the second Bridget Jones movie. Frary also picked up a customized pair of Strolz ski boots. The fitting includes a computerized scan of your feet and plenty of champagne. The article doesn't say if Frary, who clearly had a wonderful time sipping champagne and being carted around in limos, ever actually hit the slopes.

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Liberty XL2 Plane

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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Another small aircraft to delight private pilots is the Liberty XL2 . The first Liberty XL2 was recently delivered to its owner. The plane has a 48" wide glass cabin, flies over 500 nautical miles and cruises at 132 knots. The plane is a two-seat touring aircraft. The base price is $139,500 and a review of the flying experience can be found on Landings.

[via General Aviation News]

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Ukraine's President To Get Pricey Plane

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Ukraine's president Viktor Yuschenko is getting quite the present, a fancy new plane. ITAR-TASS reports that Ukraine has raised 12 million dollars for a luxury plane for President Viktor Yushchenko. The presidential An-74 plane was decorated with amber, mahogany and 18K gold and is being tested at the Kharkov aircraft plant. The lining of the interior features rare gems and the lamps and handles are all gold per the demands of the first lady, Yekaterina Yushchenko.

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