Anatomy of a Plane: The Citation CJ3
Eric Zipkin, President of Tradewind Aviation, has previously described the company’s Pilatus PC-12 as “the Swiss Army Knife of airplanes.” It’s a nod to the plane’s versatility: high climb and cruise speed, slow approach speed, short-field landing
A Honeymoon with Tradewind
The only thing better than the wedding of your dreams is the sweet escape for two that follows. And be it a place on the edge of the sea or in an alpine hideaway, Tradewind’s regularly scheduled shuttle flights or
How Safe Are Small Aircraft?
Most of us of make certain assumptions about aircraft size, which usually come down to bigger (a widebody or even a B737) is better than smaller (a regional or commuter aircraft). It just seems reasonable to assume that a widebody
The Ten-Minute Rum Connoisseur
The Caribbean, one of Tradewind Aviation’s two main markets, is the ground zero of rum production. More than 80% of all rum comes from here, although that’s not always apparent on the label, as rum is often shipped to
A Beach Hopper’s Guide to the Caribbean
There are countless beaches to be found among the Caribbean’s iconic islands, each with a singular personality, splendor, and charm. Some of our favorite hidden shorelines harbor beautiful rock formations and coral reefs brimming with sea life, while ethereal
A Foodie’s Guide to Nantucket
For an island of only 52.5 square miles—one-twentieth the size of Rhode Island—Nantucket punches above its size when it comes to dining, a reflection of the demand for quality food during the summer season. From April through December, Tradewind
Commuting to Boston with Tradewind Regular Matthew Snyder
Tradewind Aviation sits down with ticket book holder Matthew Snyder to discuss his regular commuting patterns and experience with the scheduled private shuttle service. Early this morning I found out I needed to be in Boston today,” says Matthew
Past Meets Present on Modern-Day Nantucket
As you walk the cobblestoned streets of downtown Nantucket, passing beneath lofty elms and sycamores, it’s hard not to feel the island’s history all around you. Centuries-old homes and steepled churches stand alongside modern summer retreats, and the gently rolling
A Taste of Martha’s Vineyard: Spotlight on Local Oysters
The morning sun is still level with the crest of each wave, yet the waters around Martha’s Vineyard are already flourishing with activity. Amongst the many watermen beginning the day at sea is Ryan Smith, a seasoned oyster farmer who
Born out of Passion: The Story of Nantucket’s Cisco Brewers
The more you talk to Jay Harman, the operations manager of Cisco Brewery on Nantucket, the more you feel that the company is a start-up that became a commune that grew into a business, but is somehow
A Shopper’s Guide to Martha’s Vineyard
Much like the island itself, shopping on Martha’s Vineyard is anything but ordinary. Freed from big-name brands and tiresome malls in favor of family-owned boutiques and quaint town streets, shoppers have a wealth of options for finding that one-of-a-kind Vineyard