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Let’s not spend more time in the airports than we do in the air. 

Because in a world of doorstep deliveries, innovative technologies and non-stop assistance at our fingertips, it just makes sense to travel a little bit easier for those who can make it happen.

Tradewind Aviation, the leading regional operator of first-class private charter service to the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean, has recently set up shop in in the Palm Beaches to help travelers get to the islands and all areas of the southeast U.S. efficiently, conveniently and in comfort.

“When people think about private aviation, they think of jets, they think of going to long-distance destinations like Aspen from Florida or New York. We chose to specialize in really an underserved portion of the private aviation space which is solving the problem for shorter distance flying,” says David Zipkin, co-founder and chief commercial officer.

A view from the sky onboard Tradewind Aviation

This winter, North Eleuthera will be added to Tradewind Aviation’s list of scheduled destinations from Palm Beach International Airport’s private aviation space. The airline already has scheduled routes from Palm Beach to St. Barths, Antigua, Anguilla, Virgin Gorda, St. Thomas and San Juan. In the Northeast, Tradewind has regularly scheduled routes to and from New York, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

“Moving into and opening a base in South Florida has been on the list for a very long time and we’re just happy that we now have the infrastructure and capability to do it properly. We brought six aircraft down in September and we’ll continue to add to that mix as things grow,” says Zipkin.

Tradewind’s Southeast private charter and scheduled flights are operated in their Swiss-built Pilatus PC-12 turbine-powered aircraft, flown by two pilots with air-conditioning, a pressurized cabin, luggage space and complimentary snacks, refreshments, wine and beer.

“One of my favorite long-term clients calls Tradewind her magic carpet ride. Show up and you’re there,” says Zipkin. 

Zipkin and his brother, Eric, founded the company in 2001, turning their passion for flying into a leading regional private airline. For the past three years, Tradewind has been named in the Top 5 Best Airlines in the United States and now sits at number three on the list of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. For more information or to book any Tradewind Aviation flight, visit www.flytradewind.com or call 203-267-3305.

Travel along with Paige and Tradewind’s co-founder David Zipkin and team from PBI to North Eleuthera in the travel section of PaigeKornblue.com and on Instagram @PaigeKornblueMedia 

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No one knows Boca Raton quite like Paige Kornblue! A proud Boca native, seasoned journalist, and vibrant media personality, Paige brings the heart and soul of her hometown to life as a Boca magazine contributor. With nearly two decades of anchoring and reporting for top-rated TV stations across the country—including WPTV NewsChannel 5 (NBC) in South Florida—Paige has covered everything from major breaking news to inspiring local stories. She’s interviewed world leaders, sports icons, and entertainment legends, including President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Barbara Walters, Chris Evert, Jimmy Connors, Emmitt Smith, and Simon Cowell (yes, she sang for Simon and barely survived that interview!). Now with ESPN, Paige plays a key role in the Boca Raton Bowl—one of ESPN's 17 college football bowl games—while also hosting Inside the Boca Raton Bowl podcast, The Paige Kornblue Show podcast and Living Boca podcast, where she shines a light on the people, businesses, and stories that make this slice of South Florida so vibrant and diverse. Beyond the mic, Paige is a dedicated mother of three and a passionate community champion. She serves on the George Snow Scholarship Fund's Board of Trustees, the Boca Raton Historical Society's Community Advisory Committee, and The Boca Raton Club’s President Advisory Committee, all while supporting countless local non-profits. Follow Paige’s journey at PaigeKornblue.com

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