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swingers in Europe committed to open relationships – and they love to travel as much as the next man or woman.
W Also called 'lifestyle practitioners', these are
people free from traditional social conventions; most adhere to committed relationships but engage in sexual activity with others as a form of recreation. It's a worldwide community and among those leading the way to this market within travel is
spicelifestyle.com. Never heard of it? Well they developed the fi rst and only all-inclusive Lifestyle Resort in Europe, Spice Lanzarote, which set in 'an erotic, fun and friendly environment', is a home from home for naturists, libertines and curious couples seeking a liberated environment.
spicelifestyle.com says it has seen massive year-
on-year growth, with an international clientele, some of whom visit many times each year. If this is a niche sector you think you could start booking, note that three new location openings are planned for 2015/2016.
FLIGHTS TO NOWHERE Got a client who loves to fl y but hates to travel? British Airways has the ideal solution: check them in for a full-motion fl ight simulator experience instead. The state-of-the-art Boeing 737 and 777 simulators are used to train BA's pilots and are perfect for those who dream of being a pilot or really just don’t want to go anywhere when they fl y. The simulators, which use cutting-edge motion, audio and graphics technology, give would-be pilots the opportunity to take-off at any of BA's 180 worldwide destinations and land at another. All sessions are accompanied by an
instructor and no previous
ell, who knew it! There are apparently over three million
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fl ying experience is necessary. Book via gift vouchers (from £359 ) at
ebaft.com, or email baft@
ba.com
STAR QUALITIES For luxury at a bargain price look no further than the medieval city of Pisa or the Polish capital, Warsaw. Both were identifi ed by
hotels.com as the only two offering a fi ve-star stay for less than £100 a night. Amongst 59 destinations examined, a £100 budget secured a four-star stay in 23, including Berlin, Lisbon, Prague and a range in Asia. You'll have to settle for a two-star in London, Boston, San Francisco and Miami, and in New York or Geneva £100 a night will book you a one-star basic.
FLYING HOBBITS AIR NEW ZEALAND'S LATEST INFLIGHT INSTRUCTIONAL
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Monarch Airlines' packing-habits survey of nearly 3000 travellers has revealed Britain is a nation with some very specifi c packing quirks. Apparently: 80% fold or roll carefully for their outbound fl ight 45% pack the night before they go 36% just chuck stuff in for the journey home 33% pack teabags 32% wear no more than half of the items packed 27% own dedicated, holiday-specifi c clothing 21% plan an outfi t for every day of their trip 12% have packed kitchen utensils 8% have taken cleaning products 5% have packed a screwdriver 16 respondents packed a dartboard, while a garden gnome and an artifi cial leg made it into the hold
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