34 Million Roses for Valentine's Day

Lufthansa Cargo, one of the world's largest cargo carriers will be transporting more than 1,200 tonnes of roses for Valentine's Day this year. That amounts to the record number of around 34 million Valentine roses or 14 fully loaded MD-11 freighters.

Lufthansa Cargo aircraft are currently flying in roses from South America and Africa to the airline's hub in Frankfurt/Germany. The stopover at Frankfurt Airport is very brief. Within hours of landing, the roses are flown to consignees in Europe and beyond.

Among the major producers of fresh-cut flowers are suppliers in Kenya, Ecuador and Columbia, where the flowers are picked in the morning by rose producers and quickly transported to the airports. Lufthansa Cargo serves all three countries with frequent weekly freighter services. Such sensitive freight requires sophisticated transport solutions to ensure the roses look dewy fresh on Valentine's Day and for some days afterwards.

(Source: TravMedia.com 12th February 2011)

Valentine’s Romantic Getaways at Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering the following 3 packages to celebrate with your loved one this Valentines day.

Magic and Adventure Hot Air Balloon Flight Package

Enjoy a One Hour Balloon Flight and receive a Flight
Certificate. Package also includes a Champagne Breakfast,
One nights’ accommodation and Evening Meal.
Cost per person $400.00

Wine, Dine and Helicopter Package

Visit two of the finest wineries in the area. You will be
picked up and flown by helicopter to your lunch destination
and can take home 1 bottle of wine from each winery.
Package includes One nights’ accommodation a in deluxe
room including breakfast.
* Cost per person $410.00 (*based on twin share)
*this package is only available Thursday to Sunday

Romance, Roses & Restaurant

1 nights’ accommodation in spa room including,
Champagne and Strawberries, Breakfast and 2 course
evening meal (Death by chocolate) in Platform 9
restaurant & lounge bar.
Cost per person $ 135.00

View Metro Hotel Ipswich International Website