Love in the air – Germans most likely to flirt, Swedes most likely to have sex

by Scott Carmichael on

It’s the most romantic time of the year – which means companies are releasing all kinds of love related news and surveys.

The latest comes from British Airways, who did a quick interview of European travelers, and how often they flirt with their fellow passengers.

According to the survey, Germans are the most likely to try and hit on you in the sky, followed by the Swiss.

The “passionate” Italians are all the way down in 6th place. At the bottom of the list are the Dutch and Belgians.

To spice things up a little, British Airways also asked passengers if they belong to the Mile High Club.

The results are quite surprising – 7% of Swedes claim they have joined the club, followed by 5% of Norwegians and 5% of the Dutch passengers who participated in the survey.

Once again, the Belgians painted a pretty bleak picture of their country, by coming last with just 1%.

Of course, these numbers could also be the complete opposite, and the results might mean that 7% of Swedes lie about having sex.

So, lets have our own little survey, and see whether Gadling readers are kinkier than the Swedes (or that we can lie more than they did!)

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(Via: Dutch Telegraph)

Which of these ladies got busted for “loving in the air”?

Love on a private jet

by Annie Scott on

Ever wanted to have a romantic evening at 33,000 feet? Hot, right?

Though it’s available all year, we thought Valentine’s Day would be a good time to talk about SwiftJet‘s “Love is in the Air” packages, which start at just $3,500.

SwiftJet is a Canadian private jet company with an easy-to navigate website where you can even check their fleet’s availability! Their motto is “Anywhere. Anytime. Fast.” We like this notion.

Their “Love is in the Air” package includes champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and red roses. It is especially intended for marriage proposals, but really, you can’t go wrong with a surprise private jet rendezvous any day of the year. A concierge can help you arrange a limo, fine dining, and a hotel at your destination, and the plane can even be personalized with monograms and special love messages. Basically, they’re into making it awesome.

There’s sofa-style seating, soft lighting, and the usual audio-visual entertainment systems for you to cozy up to with your loved one. Quiet evening in … the air? Now that’s a Valentine’s Day.

Gadling’s Valentine’s day giveaway – day 1- Peek personal emailer

by Scott Carmichael on

Feeling romantic? How about a nice red Peek personal email device to stay in touch with your loved one(s)?

Peek is the contract-free all you can email and text handheld device, and was featured as one of our “best travel products of 2008“. Service is just $19.95 a month, and works with most popular email providers.

For a chance to win, all you need to do is answer the following question:

What is the official color name of the red Peek? (Hint: go to www.getpeek.com for the answer).

And remember, even if you don’t win, you can still take advantage of the Amazon and Peek Valentine’s day promotion where you can buy one Peek, and get a second at no additional cost!

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for our other 2 giveaways!

  • To enter, simply leave a comment below answering the question posted above.
  • The comment must be left before Wednesday February 18th 2009 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • You may enter only once.
  • One Prize Winner will be randomly selected to receive one Peek personal email device (sorry, but monthly service is NOT included).
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
  • The total value of the prize is approximately $80.
  • Click here for the complete official rules of this giveaway.

Canadian Valentine’s Day packages for under $300

by Tom Johansmeyer on

Need some last minute ideas for Valentine’s Day? Consider our neighbors to the north. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has put together some fantastic packages that are sure to do better than the box of candy you have tucked under your arm.

The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia is a 100 year-old castle. Right away, that sets the scene for you. The Lovers’ Escape package consists of a night at the hotel, three-course dinner for two in the Empress Room, a special chocolate treat from Bernard Callebaut and breakfast in bed the next morning. For $250, it’s actually cheaper than flowers and dinner (at least where I live).

In Montreal, the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth‘s “Do not Disturb” package will set you back $229, but it delivers a night in a plush guestroom, dinner for two at Le Montrealais restaurant … and a late checkout. You’ll need it. Further north, the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix includes a four-course dinner, buffet breakfast and access to a heated outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Book a room for February 14 at $279, and you’ll be called a romantic for the rest of the year.

France is romance at Valentine’s Day

by Tom Johansmeyer on

Put your economic woes an ocean away with a trip to France on Valentine’s Day. Concorde Hotels & Resorts is offering great deals from February 13 to February 16 at its Parisian hotels, with rates starting at $172 a night. They’re sweetening it with a daily buffet breakfast for two, a 50 percent discount on the second night and a special surprise gift that they wouldn’t even reveal to me (ugh).

Or, if you prefer the French Riviera, check out the Hotel Martinez in Cannes. The property is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year and wants to bring you in on the festivities. A two-night stay on February 13 and February 14 or February 15 and February 16 starts at $271 for the first night and only $103 for the second! You’ll get a VIP welcome (which you deserve) and in-room or buffet breakfast. Also, they’re giving complimentary fitness center and sauna access … but you probably don’t want to tell your significant other to hit the treadmill on Valentine’s Day!

[Photo via Concorde Hotels & Resorts]