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We asked 24-hour global concierge and private members club Quintessentially.com for the insider scoop on the U.K's latest lifestyle trends.

Imagine a well-traveled friend, mixed with a super P.R, a discerning restaurant critic and party thrower extraordinaire and you have Quintessentially.com. Curious as ever to know what's going on globally - Swide tapped them for their very (very) insider knowledge.

1.

The strangest request?
The one that springs to mind is a member requesting an interior of a pub to be installed in their house.

2.

The most popular requests?
Restaurants, clubs, hotels, flowers, flights, holiday homes, beauty requests.

3.

The current global destination of choice for your clients?
The UK market heads off to Italy, especially Tuscan villas and also the Caribbean.

4.

If money were no problem – what/how/where would suggest as a travel idea?
Space travel that costs circa £250,000.

5.

Have you noticed any travel trends (more of your clients wanting to go trekking/camping/surfing)?
Last minute travel requests, people are not planning holidays in advance anymore. Slightly more customers are looking for adventurous travel, such as luxury trekking in Argentina.

6.

What do you consider the spa of the moment?
Shanti Ananda in Mauritius.

7. The restaurant your clients most want to visit?
Gordon Ramsay, Scotts of Mayfair, The Alain Ducasse.

8.

Is there a new food style you see emerging?
A resourgence of European cuisine after years and years of non stop fushion openings.

9.

How do you think the concept luxury will develop in 2009?
Luxury will always continue to develop, everyone wants to have the most exclusive and amazing product.

10.

Have you noticed any trends in terms of celebrating birthdays and anniversaries?
Members seem to be taking a lot more spa trips for birthdays and anniversaries rather than big parties. Kids parties are becoming increasingly more popular.

11.

What makes a good party?
This depends on the clients expectations, however I would say that a perfect venue, a good crowd, great food and wine. A suitable theme/entertainer and good overall attention to detail.

12.

What makes a great gift? Do you have a story about someone organising a “memorable” birthday gift?
Travel - There are many great gifts, again this all depends on the individual. One that springs to mind is we had a member asking for a custom made car for his wife.

13.

What are the most sought after music concerts?
Take That and Girls Aloud, however with Michael Jackson touring this year, his concerts will be very popular.

14.

The most sought after artist/s right now?
Current Girls Aloud, Rhianna, and also the "come-back artists" such as Tina Turner, Michael Jackson.

15.

What time of the day do you get the most calls?
Between 5pm-8pm UK time.

16.

What time of the year do you receive the most calls?
In th build up to Christmas for all areas. Travel Feb/March and also during public holidays.

Quintessentially is a private members' club with a 24-hour global concierge service. With offices in almost every major destination and thousands of suppliers worldwide, Quintessentially can hand you the virtual keys to any city. Whether it be travel, music, art, food, drink, hotels, clubs, spas, restaurants, tickets or - most particularly - service, a Quintessentially membership is your passport to the very best that life has to offer.

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HONG KONG , ARGENTINA, USA, and ITALY.

Source: Quintessentially.com

 

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