BRITISH AIRWAYS SALE TO LONDON NOW ON

Roundtrip air and two nights’ free hotel from $412

 Customers looking to travel to London over the winter period may now take advantage of two great offerings from British Airways – a sale and two nights’ free hotel stay. 

Launched today, the sale offers discounts from all 19 U.S. gateways plus two nights’ free hotel accommodation at select three and four star hotels in central London when purchasing roundtrip airfares between the U.S. and the U.K. 

Roundtrip airfares begin at $412 between New York (JFK or Newark) and London.  Comparable airfares are available from all 19 British Airways’ U.S. cities.  Prices are available for sale through Tuesday midnight (EDT), Oct. 26, 2010.  Travel is valid from Oct. 21, 2010, through Apr. 3, 2011 (excluding Dec. 20-22, 2010). 

London hotels participating in this offer include the Royal National, President, Best Western Burns, The Lancaster Gate Hotel, Fraser Place Queens Gate Apartments, Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, Hilton Docklands and Holiday Inn London Regents Park.  The two free hotel nights are based on double occupancy; single occupants are offered one free hotel night.

World Traveller roundtrip fares must be booked and purchased seven days in advance and are nonrefundable.  Fares may be higher for other travel dates and from other U.S. departure gateways. Weekend (Thursday-Sunday) surcharge applies at $30 each way. Fares are subject to government approval and do not include government fees and taxes from approximately $188 and a $2.50 September 11th Security Fee.  Minimum stay of Saturday night is required and maximum stay is 11 months.  Hotel accommodation must be booked with British Airways flights or British Airways codeshare services operated by American Airlines only during the promotional period. Other significant restrictions apply. 

Further information on this promotion and other British Airways offers are available by visiting the airline’s website, www.ba.com/sale. _____________________________________________________________________

How to Date When You Travel for Business

Unique Ways To Break The Ice In The Sky

Think you can’t date if you travel often for business? Think again! Although shuffling between busy schedules, flights and living out of a suitcase can be challenging, dating during business travel is easier than one might think. Dating expert and Director of It’s Just Lunch, PJ Osgood says that your life doesn’t have to stop when you board a plane. “Think of traveling for business as an adventure and a great way to have a couple hours of complete and undivided attention from a person you sit next to. There are a couple of simple tactics that I use when I fly, and they work almost every single time. I’ve met some great people when traveling for work,” notes Osgood.  So what are PJ’s business traveling tips for singles?

 Always be prepared.  No one wants to sit next to coffee breath that smells terrible, so bring gum! If you are going to strike up a conversation with the cute stranger sitting next to you, then you need to make sure you have your bases covered. Pop a piece of chewing gum in your mouth, trust me the cute stranger next to you will thank me!

Un-assigned seating is the best! “I love flying on Southwest for the very reason that I have the freedom to sit where I please. Take the middle seat next time you fly and keep your eyes peeled for the cuties. I’ve met so many wonderful people when sitting in the middle seat on a flight. You just never know who might choose the aisle,” notes Osgood.

Bring your business cards. You want to be prepared. Just like you wouldn’t step into an interview or business meeting without some way for them to contact you, the same rules apply when you fly. Always, always, always bring your business cards. That way if you hit it off then you both have ways to remain in contact with one another.

Be generous. Some companies offer incentives like free drink tickets when you are frequent flyer. Next time you fly bring two and share. It’s a great way to break the ice and start up a conversation. Your new friend will be appreciative and more prone to strike up a conversation if you extend the first olive branch (as the saying always goes).

Share a ride and save some cash. Most major cities offer a ride sharing program from the airport. If you hit it off in the plane or while waiting in line, then it might not be a bad idea to ask.

The bottom line is that you can meet people regardless of where you are. If the time is right, strike while the iron is hot!  www.itsjustlunch.com.

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                                Steven Rose Named General Manager

                                 of Honua Kai Resort & Spa

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• Get into the holiday spirit at Night of Lights in Gunnison on Dec. 3 and Light Up Night & Holiday Parade in Crested Butte on Dec. 4.  Both events are absolutely free.
• Watch the silliness and seriousness as racers take off during the 24^th annual Alley Loop Nordic ski race on Feb. 5. While you’ll see plenty of Lycra on racers attempting to qualify for the American Birkebeiner, many families and casual racers wear costumes for the shorter races that go through the streets, alleys and trails of Crested Butte.
• Flush out winter and welcome spring at the 43^rd annual Flauschink held March 31 - April 3 during the last week of ski season. Some Flauschink festivities are free, while others cost $5 or less with a $3 button purchase. 
• On the last Thursday of December through March, stroll the galleries of Crested Butte during ArtWalk Evening. At many locations, refreshments are served and guest artists are on hand.
• Western State College offers several free concerts by faculty, students and guest artists throughout the year.
• At the Gunnison Arts Center and Crested Butte Center for the Arts, view exhibits for free. 
• There is a $3 fee (12 and under are free) to enjoy the exhibits at Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, but enjoy the lobby filled with items that used to be sold at Tony’s Conoco, photos of old-timers and an excellent gift shop for free.

• Go sledding and ice skating at the Crested Butte Nordic Center. There is no cost to use the hill or rink, and the center offers inexpensive ice skate and sled rentals. 
• Join the Crested Butte Nordic Center for a free lesson during “Learn to Skate Ski for FREE!” on the first Thursday of every month from December – March. The class starts at 1 p.m. and is limited to 12 people, so reserve a space by calling (970) 349-1707 by the Tuesday before. Ski rentals are available for $15. 
• If you have snowshoes or Nordic skiing equipment, ask local outfitters where to go in the backcountry or on free Nordic trails in Gunnison. Equipment also can be rented for a reasonable price.
• Drop a line in the Taylor River or Blue Mesa Lake. A fishing license is required.
• Enjoy a day at the Gunnison Recreation Center’s entire facility for only $4 for kids ages 5 – 17 and $6 for adults. Kids under 5 are free. Think an indoor pool with slides, rock climbing wall, gym, game room and fun galore.
• The City of Gunnison Ice Facility at Jorgensen Park features three sheets of ice: an indoor refrigerated NHL-size rink, outdoor Olympic-size covered rink, and outdoor frozen pond. The admission cost for the indoor rink is $3 for ages 18 and older, $2 for ages 5 – 17, and free for kids under 5.  Skate rentals are $3 per pair. There is no cost to use the outdoor rink and pond. There are scheduled times for public skate at both rinks, and the pond is dedicated to open skating.