Just as we begin to wrap up ski season, it’s time to book those tickets for 2011 to ensure you enjoy every minute of downhill next year.  So why not have the mountain and the untouched powder to yourself by Heli-skiing   The Ruby Mountains experience is three full days including all meals, double-occupancy lodging, guide service, ski rental and of course – the helicopter rides to the top.  With over 200,000 acres of snowpack to cover, this won’t be your average long weekend.  The mountain range is just west of Salt Lake City, in Northeastern Nevada.  Make it happen.  $4,250 BUY

And on the travel theme…few seem to know you can grab a helicopter in downtown New York and take it to JFK or Newark airport for less than $160 each way. US Helicopter will fly you over all the traffic – and even check your bags nad clear you through security when they pick you up – so you can go straight to your gate once you land at the airport. Flying time? 8 minutes. Think of it as Taxi Fare + Time Saved + No TSA line + Experience = Justification. Flights every half hour from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. PURCHASE TX