You can’t get around it – private planes have been hit really hard of late, especially with the credit crunch, the big 3 auto companies and their executives coming to the congress meeting in private jets, and a sort of backlash against the personal plane as some kind of symbol for all that’s wrong with the economy.

Nevertheless, private planes are still a useful and crucial method of transportation, and we’ve decided to look at three of the biggest international celebrities who continue to use them and prove their viability for the rest of us.

#1. William Jefferson Clinton.

The former president has never stopped using his private jet, as his breakneck schedule, endless speeches, and dozens of fund raising efforts pretty much require him to be in as many places, as quickly as possible.

Plus, his recent diplomatic mission to North Korea — to negotiate the release of two American journalists — was done entirely by private plane. Clinton is the best example of a celebrity who uses his plane to get real business done, at a speed that would be completely unfathomable by flying commercial.

#2. Roger Federer.

Federer doesn’t make any excuses for using a private jet — he often takes one to the range of tournaments which he (usually) wins, although in the last few months his use of a private charter has actually become more relevant towards his family life.

Although he sometimes flies commercial, Federer is now the father of two identical twins, and has decided to fly everyone — his wife and new children — along with him to the various matches. Without the convenience of a private jet, this would be a far larger interruption to their childhood than could be feasible, but the jet lets them do it.

#3. Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens.

Like everyone else, Pickens wasn’t immune from the global downturn in the financial markets, but as he recently mentioned in a newspaper profile, his cherished Oklahoma State Cowboys football team are what maintains his sunny outlook.

Pickens has put an unbelievable amount of money into his alma mater, and nowhere else is that money more evident than on the field. A few years ago, when he started contributing in earnest, the head coach asked him if he could be present for every home game. And he is — thanks to his private charter, which brings him straight there in a few hours.

Never mind the negative publicity — the people using private charters for frivolous, flashy reasons are too damaged from the crisis to deal with them anymore — but those people, like the three mentioned above, who need the convenience of private charters are easy enough to find riding one.

First thing to do in your plan of travel to Europe is, to realize that Europe is a cluster of multifaceted nations with different languages and varied cultures. Every other nation has its own different historical background.

As visiting Europe can become confusing in a single-short trip as it offers a lot and receiving all of it would become overwhelming in a single trip so we would be discussing about some parts of the European continent in this article. Let us explore the Southern part of the European continent.

As a point of reference, you can easily describe Spain, Italy and Greece as a ?European Miami.? The visitor that is seeking beautiful beaches, warm waters, Sun and fun will find what they are looking for here. Don?t forget the sun block! You will have no problem working on your tan here. While Croatia , also in this region, has recently improved it?s tourism prospects, it still has a way to go.

Apart from the beaches these places inherit a bunch of collections in architecture. One can witness the age old monasteries in Greece, traces of earlier civilization in the form of different structures of the past. Italy particularly has enormous proofs of past civilizations. So also in Greece, distributed over few of its different islands. Invaders and migrants have contributed their share to stamp a proof of their existence in these places. One can see Arabian influence in the beautiful buildings that are still up there in these countries.

The people who call these countries home are also famous for the Mediterranean blood that runs through their veins. Their spontaneous outlook on life makes it easier for the tourist to strike up casual friendships. Italians are well known for the most outgoing people in Europe. You will find a much different character here then in the rest of Europe. While you might find it easy to make a fast friend, the locals will still keep part of themselves secret to outsiders. Deep lasting friendships may be more difficult.

Sea food has a prime role in the balanced diet in these parts of Europe while Spain has specialized in Wine brewing.

As for keeping the surroundings clean there is not much care, which leave public places so nasty. Though you may not encounter with any physical violence, you have to be careful about your belongings. Poverty drives many to take to theft as their profession. Lonely movement during the night time is not advisable in these parts of Europe.

You can have faster access from place to place as they are very well connected by the popular airlines Ryanair. Some places are accessible by sea route. You have rail links also but with some drawbacks. Connecting services between London, Spain, Greece and Italy are very well networked by Ryanair.

Skiing lovers would love Italy and Spain as these two countries are famous for their ski villages and skating rinks. Mediterranean Sea will provide you all the measures to travel by a cruise ship. The cost is also affordable and one can manage to visit a lot of countries in a meager amount.

Whatever your plans are, wherever adventure takes you in our part of the world, just remember to take it easy- the way we Southern Europeans do. Things don?t happen quickly. Good things need to be allowed to happen in their own time. A little bit of chaos can be a good thing. Just accept and enjoy what these ancient cultures have to offer. Don?t forget the sun block!