The deprivation vacation: There's a wave of travelers who are making do with less - deserted islands, silent retreats, anti-smoking cruises. Has abstinence become the new indulgence?
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Many vacationers are choosing to go on vacations where they are closed off from the outside world, subjected to starvation and/or physical labor, and deprived of worldly luxuries. They don't do this to save money, because oftentimes it is the most affluent customers who ask for a break from the luxuries of everyday life.
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 2003
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Why fly commercial?
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Companies providing private flying services are offering more ways of flying through guaranteed access to jets at a much lower cost, thus influencing its increasing success. Most industry insiders consider private travel to be a 'value-added' service with the high level of luxury justifying the greater expense.
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 2004
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20 holiday getaways
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Twenty alluring tourist spots that can offer much for the traveler this winter are presented. The salient features of each place are provided, with all the required information regarding food, travel and accommodation.
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 2005
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