Travel-related fun spot – Groupon manages to majorly misquote a once-mighty manager – twice

Love that alliteration! So what’s this then?

Well, as a subscriber to Groupon’s (Norwegian) offers I receive a couple of emails most days. I’ve yet to take them up on any travel bargains but I am often heard emitting a frustrated “O.F.F.S.” when reading their sales pitches.

“O.F.F.S.”? What does that – oh wait, I get you.

Basically I don’t know whether this is just unique to the Norwegian site or if it is Groupon policy but they summarize each offer with an attempt at wit and wordplay which rarely comes off. However it can be quite (unintentionally) funny. (more…)

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The verdict is in: London is Europe’s best shopping destination

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There´s gold at the end of the rainbow for London´s shopkeepers…

Another reason to love the British capital?

Well, could be…depending on your priorities. Anyway London came in at number one in the Globe Shopper City Index – Europe, a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) research program sponsored by Global Blue.

Global who?

They run the international tax refund scheme for visitors. We´ll have more on this in a separate article. Back to the survey – London beat the likes of Paris, Rome and Madrid due to the variety of shopping districts and goods, accessibility and cultural attractions. (more…)

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