Monthly Archives: February 2010

Second Homes Get Connected in the Sky

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If you own two or more homes for recreation, work or family reasons The New York Times calls you a splitter.

If you travel a lot, Igor Cassini might have classified you as part of the Jet Set.

The reality of traveling back and forth to your second home, however, is not always like being a part of the “café society.” Commercial airlines can only do so much to make you comfortable. So, why not go private?

Getting a “Jet Card” or chartering a plane is the kind of decision that usually ends up being made by families or groups of friends who are willing to share costs and pay for a little convenience they cannot get with typical commercial air travel. Destinations really open up too, because you can avoid the major hubs and be safely delivered to regional airports near your second home.

Price quotes these days at JetCharters.com are just as easy as booking a flight on your favorite big name airline, and when you want to take the kids to Florida for Spring Break or enjoy a weekend of golf with your golf buddies from the Country Club it is nice to know this option is on the table. Combine this JetCharters.com search with a search for Discovery Packages and you might just find the kind of affordable private vacation that would meet even Cassini’s standards.

If you are searching for a safe haven to go with your private flight, or even a third home option — see Private Communities.com

Organic Gardening Meets Gated Communities

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As Americans become more health-conscious and aware of potentially dangerous pesticides in fruits and vegetables, many have turned to organically-grown produce. The growing trend in organic gardening has made its way to gated, private communities. Blogs like The Organic Gardeners by Jessica Walliser can aid newbies in the development of their own green projects.

Ciel in Asheville, North Carolina

Discover Ciěl in Asheville, North Carolina


One organic “garden spot” hideaway is Ciěl, a private community located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. Residents enjoy an active organic garden near an open air pavilion and private walking trails. Sustainable luxury grows in North Carolina.