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the final word


the quirky side of travel - smelly veg - travel thieves - bargain beer -


onboard but now it seems the search has been expanded to include dangerous vegetables!


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Yes, apparently vegetables on-board a fl ight from Paris to the Dominican Republic apparently forced the plane to divert after they triggered a smoke warning in the cargo hold. The fl ight, with 142 passengers onboard, made an emergency landing in Ireland. Apparently veg and other plant materials can cause false alarms due to the 'gasses and odours created as the bio-materials break down'. So leave those cabbages at home!


STRESSED OUT! Who said holidays were relaxing? Holiday Extras' research shows three-quarters (74%) of Brits admit to being 'stressed out' by the holiday process. The research among 2000 Brits showed organising the holiday was among the most stressful undertakings of the year. From booking the holiday itself and organising insurance and currency to getting to and through the airport, all raised the anxiety levels. And almost 19% stress over public transport with 10% saying they have nearly missed a fl ight due to transport problems – but most are stressed by their own lack of organisation. Booking leave and parking, organising visas,


travel insurance and foreign currency are ‘challenges’ many leave until the very last minute; 16% arrange their travel insurance just before departure, 18% make a late dash for foreign exchange, and 14% buy their currency at the airport, with 62% of men admitting they never compare exchange rates. Seems an organised and helpful travel agent might well be just what they need.


VEGAS NUMBERS Your clients' lucky numbers may not always pay out in the Las Vegas casinos but


e've got used to bag checks for hazardous products


you're nicked... most stolen hotel items


A survey by Travel24.co.uk of 5,800 holidaymakers has highlighted the scale of hotel thefts worldwide. While some small items may seem 'fair gain' others on the list are a tad more surprising! The percentages refl ect those 'admitting to theft'...


check out these number stats which did all stack up in 2014. More than 40 million visited the city last year: 7,982,550 pillows were fl uffed at the MGM Grand Hotel; 729,753 pizza slices were served at Shawn McClain’s FIVE50; 52,640 massages and facials were enjoyed at Spa Bellagio; 46,363 margaritas were sipped at Hecho en Vegas; 11,336 shows were performed by The Fountains of Bellagio; and 360 pounds of caviar were spooned at The Buffet Bellagio.


BARGAIN BEERS... NEED A KILLER FACT TO SECURE THAT SALE? CHECK


OUT STATS FROM MOMONDO.CO.UK WHICH SHOW THE PRICE OF LOCAL BEERS. CAMBODIA WINS FOR BARGAINS WITH A LOCAL BEER COSTING JUST 63 PENCE, WHILE TBILISI IN GEORGIA, TUNIS IN TUNISIA AND COLOMBO IN SRI LANKA ALL SERVE UP THEIR LOCAL BREWS FOR UNDER A POUND. SRI LANKA ALSO WINS FOR CHEAPEST MEAL FOR TWO (£1.20). MOMONDO.CO.UK


Hygiene products: Stationery: Towels: Shoes:


Bottle opener and glasses:


69% 34% 28% 16% 6%


Bathrobe: 5% Toothbrush mugs, ashtrays & hangers: Cutlery, hairdryers, furniture & bed linen:


4% 2%


Room decoration, TV, radio, & remote controls: 1%


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