10 of the world’s most colourful places by private jet
Private aviation helps you reach some of the world’s most remote and beautiful places easily and directly. And when it comes to a stunning spectacle – whether natural or manmade – colour is a big part of the appeal.
So here’s a tour of the world’s most colourful hotspots, and how to get there by private jet.
1. The Great Barrier Reef, Australia
1,600 miles off the coast of Queensland, Australia, lies the world-famous Great Barrier Reef.
The coral reef’s clear, turquoise waters play host to a hugely diverse underwater ecosystem, with fish, algae and corals of all colours visible both underwater and up in the sky. It’s quite a spectacle for colour-loving travellers.
How to reach the Great Barrier Reef by private jet
A popular private jet route within Australia is between the Gold Coast and Hamilton Island, the closest airport to the Great Barrier Reef.
Coolangatta Gold Coast – Hamilton Island Airport
Aircraft: Challenger 604 (10 seats)
Estimate charter price: £30,000 (one way)
2. The Painted Desert, Arizona
Explorer Francisco Vazquez de Coronado discovered the Painted Desert by accident in 1540 – during an expedition in Arizona – and its not hard to see why he gave it its name.
The area is situated between the Grand Canyon and the Petrified Forest National Park and its vibrant colours are produced by the multiple layers of rock, containing various levels of iron and magnesium – a mecca for photographers and travellers.
How to reach the Painted Desert by private jet
The closest airport to the Painted Desert is Polacca Airport. The airport’s runway is too short for jets to land there – but it is accessible by turboprop aircraft.
Las Vegas – Polacca
Aircraft: Beech King Air (7 seats)
Estimate charter price: $4,800 (one way)
3. Moscow, Russia
Moscow’s Red Square is home to the iconic Saint Basil’s Cathedral, built in 1555. It was painted in the 17th century, after starting out white.
Whether set off by a blanket of snow, or glowing in the summer sun, the colours and patterns are a unique spectacle.
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