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TRAVEL IS UP IN THE AIR …

Jennifer and Paul Copeland have been Members of Watersound Club since 2018. Paul has become a frequent flier on the Club’s* Pilatus PC-12 NG, so we sat down with him to find out why this Member benefit has become so valuable to his family and business.

To date, you have used the plane six or seven times for both business and pleasure. Why?

Convenience is the most compelling reason. When traveling by air commercially, it will take at least an hour to go through check-in, TSA screening, gate agents and boarding. Depending on where I am headed, I can add at least another one to two hours on the other end, especially in Atlanta or Miami. If my wife and 10-month-old are along, add more time. But with Watersound Club’s Pilatus, we pull right up to the plane, get on and take off. It makes traveling stress-free, even with a toddler.

Tell us about a recent trip.

We flew to Marco Island for Easter. It was wonderful. The crew was waiting for us in the hangar when we pulled up. My wife and I boarded the plane and we were in the air in less than 15 minutes. She immediately was able to spread out a blanket on the floor in the back of the plane for our son to play with his toys. After our visit to Marco Island, I traveled on to Miami on a commercial flight, and she was flown back to Beaches International in the Club’s Pilatus. The plane landed and taxied to the hangar, where her car was inside, cool and safe. It was as easy as that.

WHETHER IT'S FOR a stress-free family outing or a convenient business excursion, Watersound Club's private charter service is up for any trip.

What’s so different about our* charter service when compared to others you have used?

The Watersound Club concierge service, without a doubt. Recently, I took my staff to Tampa to celebrate a company goal they had achieved. We arrived at the terminal to be greeted by a huge balloon arch with a congratulatory message. The plane was stocked with champagne and strawberries, which was a huge hit. The entire experience was unique for them. Not only did it make them feel special, but they also shared the experience as a team, which further bonded them.

You have even taken clients, haven’t you?

Yes and they have been very impressed with just how comfortable the plane is. It’s luxurious and there’s plenty of room to spread out, work, enjoy a sandwich or cocktail and focus on the business at hand. Again, it’s the concierge service. To call, even on short notice, and get the plane stocked with food and your favorite beverages is huge. I have also received compliments about the crew and their attentiveness to our needs. They make you feel very at ease and special.

What advice do you offer a Member considering taking advantage of the Pilatus charter?

Don’t hesitate to use it. It saves time, eliminates the hassle of flying commercially today. In the end, time is a precious commodity that can’t be recaptured.

*In arranging flights in the aircraft, St. Joe Resort Operations, LLC (the “Club Owner”) acts solely as an air charter broker. The Club Owner is not a direct air carrier or a direct foreign air carrier in operational control of aircraft. The air service referred to herein is provided by Western Aircraft, Inc. dba WestAir Charter, a properly licensed direct air carrier.

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