September/October 2006

Timeless Treasures We’ve found 10 great hotels that combine luxurious history with modern amenities for an unforgettable vacation experience. Check out the planning resources complete with URLs, runway and even fuel information. Planning Resources We've got all your trip planning info, including Web addresses, runway information and even fuel info so you really can know before you go.

Departments:
	Plane Talk: With the potential for AVGAS becoming hard to find in the next five or 10 years, what should you consider when your plane approaches TBO.
	Leisure Travel: There are plenty of truly special people in aviation. We’ll introduce you to two people who quietly made a difference to so many.
	New Aviator: When you’re on you own and don’t know what to do, who you gonna call? Not the ghostbusters!

Waypoints
Palm Springs, CA has AOPA Expo, but you can also have fun in Berlin, MD, and Tempe, Az. We’ll tell you how.

Travelogue
A fine meal and a room with a wonderful view greet this intrepid couple as they fly cross-country to a wonderful destination.

Resort Spotlights Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort Crisp white sand, 19 restaurants and more than 2,400 acres of property make this one of the most spectacular mega-resorts in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s also a truly family-friendly destination, with tons of fun activities for children and teens, as well as adults. The Sun River Resort While this area is known as a great ski area, it also shines during autumn, when warm afternoons and cool evenings make for a great time of golf, relaxation and fine dining. There’s even a world-class spa to help you work out the kinks.

Cool Stuff
We’ve discovered light-weight chocks that you can throw in your flight bag, a garment bag that won’t weigh you down and something called instant soap--just add water. There are plenty of toys to make life on the road easier.


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