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The results of the MasterCard Worldwide Index of Consumer Purchasing Resilience show that Fitness and Wellness, with a Resilience Index score of 78 (out of 100), is the category that is most resilient to spending cutbacks in the next six months. The survey, which covered 6,019 consumers across 14 markets, was conducted from 1-29 September 2008. The Property and Renovations segment is also holding up well, with the second highest Resilience Index score (75). Dining and Entertainment (Resilience Index (more…)

Esther Shaw signs up for a skiing holiday for the single – or ‘individual’ – traveller in Chamonix
"This is a ski holiday for individuals, not a ski holiday for singles," my hosts explained as they welcomed me into the Cold Fusion chalet in the French resort of Chamonix. I tried to believe it, but setting eyes on the well-stocked underground bar, the Twister board and the hot tub, I wasn’t convinced. Uncertain of what I’d let myself in for, I headed to the bar for champagne, (more…)