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Sir Richard Branson
The Virgin Group founder and chairman answers our questions
Tuesday, January 17, 2006;
Window or aisle?
The last thing I ate from a minibar?
I won't leave home without...
The best trip I've ever taken? And why?
My dream trip?
The movie or book that inspired me to pack my bags?
My greatest travel pet peeve?
How I deal with jetlag?
If I could travel with any living person...
I'll never go back to ____________ And why?
If I could be anywhere right now...
When forced to make the choice, I prefer aisle. This lets me get up and move around the cabin without bothering anyone. I find this is one of the best way to meet interesting people.
I try to stay away from the minibar, because it's my experience that once you start into a minibar, it's hard to stop. But, there are occasions when I have a certain craving, or am just plain hungry. At those times, I usually have every intention of staying healthy, planning to choose some nuts, or fruit juice. More often than not, I usually end up eating the chocolate.
My cell phone. It lets me travel whenever I have to, and still be connected to all the businesses. But it is the most important item for me, because it is my lifeline to my family. No matter where I am, I can speak to them throughout the day, letting me stay more than in touch.
My trip on Virgin Atlantic's inaugural flight in 1984. It was the first step in building what I've always known was possible--an airline that provides great service at a great value.
My dream trip is into space. I'm planning to launch with Virgin Galactic in just a few years.
Bill Bryson, A Short History of Nearly Everything. I recommend this book as a must read for everyone.
My greatest travel pet peeve is when luggage takes forever to come out into the baggage area. I hate waiting, especially at that point when I just want to get off and start my trip, or I'm anxious to get home.
I don't believe in jetlag. It's mind over matter. Working out, eating right, drinking water, getting enough sleep, and good living is the way to deal with jetlag. And, I must say, if you fly the right airline, it isn't an issue.
Nelson Mandela.
I never say never when it comes to traveling. If I love a place, I can't wait to go back. If I don't love a place, I'll go back to find what I missed.
With my kids.