Elite Traveler Spring 2019

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elite traveler SPRING 2019

Embraer Phenom 300 BEST JET FOR ISLAND HOPPING Not every international destination requires hours of flight time or a translator for the local vernacular — just two of the many reasons we love the Caribbean islands. The Embraer Phenom 300 provides a nimble, efficient and capable means of making such a trip — without the usual added cost of flying low, thanks to the two Williams-Rolls fanjets powering this aircraft. Mere minutes of flight time off the southeast Florida coast, a properly prepared, adventurous aviator can start with the northernmost cay in the Caribbean chain and island-hop down to Central America, with its rich, vibrant Spanish culture, and then on to the energy of Brazil. The Phenom 300 can fly with a single pilot, and with full seats on each of the short legs. That leaves room for diving masks, flippers, snorkels, beach towels and plenty of sunscreen. $9m, embraer.com

BY THE NUMBERS Passengers 6-10 Range 1,971 nm Max speed 521 mph Landing distance 2,621 ft Operating cost $1,970 per hour

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