11 of the most incredible places in the world that are best reached by private jet by Rosie Fitzmaurice on Jan 22, 2018, 7:41 AM Advertisement
 From the free-flowing Champagne and luxurious, comfy seats to the abundant Instagram opportunities, there are many benefits of flying by private jet — or so we're told. But the biggest draw has to be the flexibility it gives passengers to travel fuss-free to remote islands, exclusive resorts, and lesser-known destinations in a fraction of the time. We asked a selection of private jet charter companies for the standout destinations their planes serve which would be difficult or complicated to reach by other means of travel. Keep scrolling to see 11 of the most incredible places in the world that are best reached by private jet, according to the experts. SEE ALSO: This stunning Japanese island you've probably never heard of is the top trending travel destination for 2018 Paro, Kingdom of Bhutan.  Paro, a valley town in the Kingdom of Bhutan, sits 2,225 m (7,300 ft) above sea level and is surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. Bhutan’s Paro international airport is said to be one of the most dangerous to land at, and you can see why in this video. The "exciting" descent brings you closer to the mountain tops than normal, according to the tourism board — so you'll want to make sure that you're in safe hands. A spokesperson for private jet charter company Victor told Business Insider that a political stop in India is often required for visitors arriving from certain countries, and that it can sometimes take up to 10 days to get permits. However, fly private, and you can arrive direct and have a permit secured on your behalf. The airport is also only served by two commercial airlines, according to the tourism board.
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Bob Seidel, CEO of Alerion Aviation private jet company, told Business Insider: "One destination that is only accessible via private jet is an island called Norman’s Cay in the Bahamas.
Once the headquarters of the Medellin Cartel, the famous drug smugglers from Colombia, he said: "Today, it is a super exclusive resort being developed by the Four Seasons Owners in Miami." They recently extended the runway to accommodate private jets, as beforehand you could only get there by turboprops — or a boat, of course. And it looks pretty dreamy. It's popular with travel bloggers and explorers, with a big draw being the iconic C-46 plane wreck that crashed in the 1980s, which you can visit in the shallows.
Agra (for Taj Mahal), India.  Luxury private jet tour operator TCS World Travel told Business Insider it has a cunning route to a popular destination, involving exclusive access at a military base. Richard Butler, who has has circled the globe 26 times in his role as an expedition leader for the company, said: "The beauty of a private jet is that you can fly point-to-point to places like Agra, where we fly straight into the military airport. Then we stay in a hotel where every room has views of the Taj Mahal so you can watch the sunrise." Claire Dineen, marketing manager for the company added: "Commercially, guests would have to land in New Delhi and transport down to Agra by road, taking several hours." TCS World Travel takes passengers to the Taj Mahal as part of its "Timeless Encounters" 24-day around the world expedition also stopping at Bora Bora, Dubai, and Prague — that's if you've got the spare $135,000.
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