Q: With all of the new entrants into the private aviation market, how should families assess which option is right for them?

A: As a research-based authority on the private aviation market, we have published a guide that specifically addresses this question.  It first helps consumers understand what the various alternatives are and equips them with the vernacular of the industry, ranging from the types of programs that are out there to the types of aircraft involved to the costs and benefits of each model.

Making the Right Call When the Unexpected Happens

A sudden fall on a once in a lifetime trip to Turkey left MedjetAssist member Carolyn Rodgers with a fractured hip and in need of surgery. Rather than undergo a complicated surgery overseas, MedjetAssist got Carolyn home quickly and safely, and into the hands of her trusted physicians in Oklahoma.

Leading Luggage Service Providers Ease Air Travelers’ Frustrations
During Changing Times with Convenience, Peace of Mind

As top U.S. airlines scramble to match the first checked baggage fee policies kicked off in June, travelers everywhere are left feeling the pinch for summer vacations. Added costs of $15 each way to check a bag along with potential luggage handling complications associated with high summer volumes open the door for luggage delivery services, like The Luggage Club, to give travelers the peace of mind that their luggage will be delivered to their destination on time. 

A thorough Property Manual can keep your home running smoothly in your absence, particularly if there is an emergency.

Have you ever received a distress call during an overdue vacation?  The hot water heater has exploded, the power is out and the generator hasn't come on, an alarm has gone off, someone didn’t show up for work...the list goes on.
 
These headaches and more can be more readily handled without interrupting your much needed time away if a thorough Property Manual has been created to guide your staff through unexpected emergencies.

Today’s luxury traveler is faced with a dizzying array of destinations, itineraries and activities, but a few simple planning rules remain constant.

• You’re always better off working with travel professionals who have been there before, because they can make better decisions for you.
• Secondly, it’s always worth the extra effort to find a truly special hideaway.
• And if you’re traveling with family, experts can help keep the transport logistics to a minimum.

Here are a few other things to consider when planning a successful luxury vacation...

Q: With energy prices soaring and everyone trying to do their part with conservation, what are the top 5 tips or strategies you would recommend to the owners of large homes to be as energy efficient as possible?

A: To many clients’ surprise, energy efficiency and comfort go hand-in-hand, so you don’t have to give up comfort to get more efficient.  The most efficient homes are those that effectively manage indoor air quality, namely humidity, filtration, and infiltration.  Here are several tips.

Featured on the Oprah Winfrey show, Classic Kids is a premium photography studio serving fine families in 9 cities in the U.S.   Beginning this July, we are pleased to extend a special gift to our private staffing clients who hire a full time nanny in one of Classic Kids' markets.

The family office in America finds its roots in the wealth generation spurred by the American Industrial Revolution.  Families such as the Mellons, Rockefellers, & Carnegies established in-house professional teams and charged them with privately managing family wealth, time, and generational complexities. 

The fundamental reasons that families establish family offices are control and stewardship; no one cares as much about the well-being of a family as the family itself. Today, however, the term “family office” is used to describe a growing number of entities, each with a different origin, design, and cost/benefit.

Consistent with the saying, ‘you never get a second chance to make a first impression’, most employment relationships are won or lost in the first few days.  Nationally, over 25% of employees who quit do so in the first ninety days on the job. 

Beginning this month, The Lindquist Group is pleased to begin the rollout of its Right Start Program to help clients and candidates avoid the most common pitfalls leading to failed employment relationships.