Million Air Summer 2021

MILLION AIR FLIGHT BRIEFING EL PASO, TX

The sun city THE SUN IS ALWAYS SHINING IN TEXAS, SO OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ARE THE ORDER OF THE DAY

WHERE TO SLEEP Located in a stately red-brick building that dates back to 1912, Hotel Paso Del Norte oozes historic charm. The hotel underwent a careful three-year renovation and reopened in October 2020 with a bipolar ionization system to neutralize viruses and bacteria. The elegant old-world beauty still remains — check out the stained-glass domed ceiling in the lobby. 10 Sheldon Ct, El Paso +1 915 534 3000 marriott.com WHERE TO EAT El Paso is known for lip-smackingly good Tex-Mex cuisine. Taft Diaz can be found within the Stanton House hotel, elevating Mexican dishes to delicious new heights. Arrive hungry; the taco options are tantalizing — tempura artichoke with aioli, braised beef with salsa borracha, or the ‘sea donkey’ with shrimp and scallops. 209 N Stanton Street +1 915 271 3600 stanton-house.com/dine WHERE TO FLY The latest addition to the Million Air family, the new El Paso FBO, is open for business. It has a 10,000 sq ft terminal building with VIP lobby space, 20,000 sq ft of hangar space, a dramatic aircraft porte-cochere, and expansive ramp space capable of supporting any aircraft type. Inside the new general aviation terminal, guests will find a refreshment bar, pilot’s lounge, snooze rooms, a state-of-the-art flight planning room and a multimedia conference room serviced with Million Air’s concierge approach to fine service.

El Paso's downtown skyline

With an average of 302 days of sun annually, El Paso, Texas more than earns its nickname of ‘Sun City.’ Located on the edge of the US/Mexico border, the town has a unique fusion of history, nature and culture best enjoyed in the warm sunshine. Lace up your sneakers and visit Franklin Mountains State Park. The highest peak reaches 7,192 ft, and it is one of the largest urban parks in the nation at over 24,000 acres. Pack a picnic and enjoy the scenery. Rock climbing is permitted in the park, but keen rock climbers will know that Hueco Rock Ranch hosts the annual Hueco Rock Rodeo. Considered one of the world’s best bouldering competitions, it is a beloved El Paso event. There’s competitions for all abilities, including children, and guests can sign up to attend

workshops and sharpen their skills. Animal lovers should head to the El Paso Zoo, a 35-acre park with 220 species such as the critically endangered Amur leopard and the Aruba rattlesnake. For a bit of culture, visit the El Paso Museum of Art. Founded in 1959, it is the only accredited art museum within a 250-mile radius. It has a number of interesting permanent collections encompassing American, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art. It also hosts events such as art classes for adults and children, which are currently operating virtually in response to Covid-19. Learn about local history at the El Paso Museum of History; it has five galleries examining 400 years of border life through artifacts, photographs and videos.

MILLION AIR EL PASO (ELP) El Paso International Airport 1800 Hawkins El Paso, TX 79925 T +1 915 235 9357 F +1 915 219 5368 E info.elp@millionair.com W millionair.com

El Paso Museum of History

Franklin Mountains State Park

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