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Buying the Luxurious Life

March 16, 2006 | Posted by Allison as How the Rich Survive at 2:13 pm | Comments »

Ever wish you didn’t have to take off your shoes at the airport?  Or fool around with lost luggage, missed flights due to traffic or not getting the reservation you wanted at an  upscale restaurant?  Think Bill Gates or Indian steel giant Laklshmi Mittal have worried expressions about these travel inconveniences?

Being a multi-millionaire or billionaire not only entitles you to less worry lines, but also the tools you need to travel well.  While most of us have to worry with cheeky hotel clerks, sloppy rent-a-car associates and busy travel agents, the richer-than-us folks have people working behind the scenes to bring them trouble-free travel.  From private flight crews, concierges, chefs, limousine drivers, personal assistants and pilots; the upper crust enjoy a fine and carefree holiday. 

The luxury that tops the list for me is a private plane which is why I like the Gulfstream 200.  This jet offers the range and comfort of a large cabin business jet for a midsize cabin price. In addition, an impressive cruise speed of 540 mph makes the Gulfstream 200 ideal for nonstop transcontinental travel.

Passenger comfort is one of the many hallmarks of this super midsize business jet. Its spacious cabin seats nine passengers comfortably and offers 6’3” of stand-up headroom, which exceeds all other aircraft in its class and is taller than most large cabin jets. Furthermore, the fully heated and pressurized baggage compartment in the Gulfstream 200 is the largest in its class with 150 cubic feet of space. Offered in the U.S. by NetJets Aviation. 

Think you’re ready to give up the rush to the airport, ticket agents, lines and coach seating?  Sign me up!  Cost, $2.5 million.