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Holiday GIft Guide
Leaf Peeking Destinations
by Sean Fulton

Holiday Gift GuideThe holiday season is here again, and with it, those pressing questions from friends and loved-ones trying to buy the perfect gift for the aviator in their lives.

Let’s face it, none of us really wants another new tie or a fresh soap-on-a-rope. So how do you ensure that you get what you really want this year without having to go out and buy the gifts yourself?

Again this year, we’ve scoured the globe for the 50 best aviation gifts and compiled them into our annual holiday gift guide. Here you’ll find items to accommodate all types of budgets, whether you want a new Women Fly baseball cap or a Piper Matrix. Wouldn’t that be great to find under your tree?
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Autumn: Leaves & Luxury
We’ve found nine great Autumn destinations that will give you hours of outdoor pleasure as summer slowly fades into winter. Whether you are looking for an active, outdoor escape or a quiet, tranquil retreat, we’ve found a place just for you.

Summer Hot Spots
Summer is a time to get away with the family for some sun-filled rest and relaxation. We've found eight perfect hideaways designed to put the spring back in your step. From world-class golf to great dining or just laying out in the sun, we've found just the place for you to visit this summer.

200nm Weekend Excursions
A quick escape from the craziness of everyday life needn't be a major expedition. We’ve found great resources that are within 200nm of just about everyone in the U.S., ensuring that no matter where you are, a great, fun-filled weekend is just an hour or so away.

Adventure Travel
If vacation for you means pushing your personal limits and taking on new challenges, then we've found 12 action-packed destinations that will bring new meaning to the term adventure travel.

Warm Escapes
Winter blahs will melt away as you clear customs and grab a cab and bask in any of these luxurious resorts. Settle in and decide to do nothing, or do everything the resort of your choice has to offer, which includes a wide variety of warm-weather vacation activities that will be sure to bring forth the sunniest of smiles.

10 Grand Dame Hotels
If you're ready to escape the corporate sameness of today's resorts and hotels, here's your chance. From coast to coast, these are perfect one-of-a-kind getaways for discerning travelers. Prepare to be pampered as you step back to a simpler time and bygone era.

12 Summer Escapes
Slip in your flip flops and slap on the sunscreen, these 12 sun-drenched spots near and on the water will help you kick back and say Ahhh! Whatever you're looking for— bustling city, remote seclusion or something in between— we've found a place for you. Fly in by land or by sea, and enjoy one of these great sea- or lake-side destinations that offer GA pilots easy access and endless opportunities to kick back or rev-up your soul.

12 Ranch Retreats
Strap on your spurs and get ready for high adventure. We explore 12 awesome, wild west ranch resorts where you get down and dirty with the cowboys and still come home to four-star grub and a hot springs massage. No sense leaving luxury behind on this rustic adventure.

10 Savory Cooking Retreats
Going on vacation doesn't mean staying in the kitchen. Not content to sit back and be served, modern gastronomes are flying to far-flung culinary destinations where the emphasis is on creating flavorful food and dining delights.

Winter Wonderland
If you love outdoor winter sports, then we've found 12 great places to indulge your wildest winter fantasies. Each resort features top-notch rooms, outstanding food, night-life, and even a spa to work out whatever kinks your muscles may find on the mountains.

Touring The Wineries
Good food, good wine, relaxing with that special someone. It's all of the trip. And this issue, we explore some of the nation's local fly-in vineyards. All offer easy access to a GA airport, and all offer great places to eat and stay after a long day at the tasting table.

Fly-In Fishing Destinations
We scoured the country for a dozen top fishing holes that are easily accessed by general aviation airplane. All are within minutes of a runway, and yet all offer the splendid mix of features, amenities and gentile solitude that prompted Henry David Thoreau to ponder, "Should I go to heaven or a-fishing?"

11 Fly-In Golf Destinations
Pilots looking to hit the greens this summer can easily visit some of the best golf courses in the country. By combining the love of open air and open play on the links, you can create the perfect recreational weekend while exploring new vacation spots.

10 Best Oregon Coastal Destinations
The rugged coast of Oregon is a stretch of land unlike any other. From Astoria in the north to Brookings in the south is a span of roughly 350 miles made up of sandy beaches, lush evergreen forests, rugged cliffs and giant sand dunes, interspersed with charming towns and villages.

12 Gaming Destinations
If ringing slot machines make you quiver with excitement, or if the sound of dice bouncing off a felt-covered gaming table gives you a thrill, then we’ve got destinations for you.

10 Best Ski Destinations
If there's a thrill to match the whoosh of a downhill ski run on a perfect wintry day, it's the satisfaction of lifting off in your own plane to get there. Whether it's for a day trip, long weekend or extended stay, fly-in ski destinations make for an incredibly satisfying seasonal getaway.

10 Best FBOs
For thousands of general aviation pilots and their families, the FBO is home-away-from-home.

10 Fly-In Beach Resorts
Imaging landing your airplane just steps from the ocean. What could be more relaxing than a sunny day at the beach?

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