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Pretty perch These birds are so realistic they look like they’re about to take wing. Yet they are as porcelain as their perch. While this ensemble has been designed by the exclusive Italian Lladró Atelier as a vase, it is decorative enough to hold its own without even needing a bouquet. This avian objet d’art costs €1,050, but you’ll end up feeling free as a bird with its beauty.

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Scaly model The best thing about concept cars is that designers can give free rein to their creative juices, unhampered by practicalities. Design student Anne Forschner’s vision for BMW is coated in 260 photovoltaic scales with two possible settings: smooth like a ﬁsh, or prickly like a porcupine. When upright, they act as ‘air brakes’. Not sure how the diamond headlights work though…

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ASTRONOMY, TIME IN ITS PUREST FORM. Astronomy, the basis of time as we know it. This has always been a source of inspiration to Christiaan van der Klaauw. For the design of this masterpiece we were also inspired by the age old astronomical instrument, the astrolabe. The watch gives a wide variety of information. Not only can you read the time and date, but also the position of the Sun and the Moon on the ecliptic. The splendid and striking design, the exquisite materials but, especially, the ingenious movement make this watch a true collectors item. +31 (0)513 - 624 906, WWW.KLAAUW.COM

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The price is right? Jane Szita considers the value we attach to things that cost nothing ILLUSTRATIONS: JOSE LUIS GARCIA

“The best things in life are free, but you can keep ’em for the birds and bees.” So goes the oft-covered old Motown song. But how true is it? After all, we all love getting something for nothing. It’s an issue that marketers and economists have wondered about for years. Traditionally, economists have been sceptical of the power of the give-away, arguing that nothing is ever actually ‘free’ and that there’s always a cost to someone.

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“People make ﬁnancial decisions based not on rationality and unbridled self-interest, but on whim, habit and emotion”

More recently however, the field of behavioural economics has developed, as popularised by Duke University (USA) professor Dan Ariely in his book Predictably Irrational. Proponents of this new and increasingly popular field suggest that people make fi nancial decisions based not on rationality and unbridled self-interest (as traditional economists argue), but on whim, habit and emotion. According to Ariely, the word ‘free’ – or has he often puts it, ‘FREE!’– has the power to override our logical thought processes. Rather endearingly, he even confesses that a free offer (in this case, for oil changes) led him to buying an impractical $30,000 Audi sports car, instead of the people carrier he’d set out for: “I chose the wrong car because of an oil change worth $150,” he says penitently, but clearly awed by the power of the magic F-word.

“Free is a powerful force,” he concludes, and anyone who has ever been swayed by a ‘buy one, get one free’ offer into returning home with two products that they didn’t want in the first place will have to agree. Ariely has tested the psychology of give-aways with a Ar raft of practical experiments. One trial offered chocolates to students, who could chose between a c Lindt Truffle for 26 cents or a Hershey’s Kiss for one L cent. Sales were even, as 40% of the students bought a truffle and 40% opted for the Kiss, the rest declining to buy. But then came the interesting part: d both were reduced by a cent, making the Lindt truffle b 25 ccents and the Hershey’s Kiss free. “We observed that suddenly, 90% of participants opted for the free Kiss,” sudd states Ariely. The Th same phenomenon was seen when Amazon launched a ‘free shipping’ offer with the purchase of a launch second book. The offer resulted in a leap in sales everywhere b except France. Amazon marketers investigated and in the world exc offer in France had not actually been free, but for a discovered that the offe nominal charge. Minimal in fi nancial terms, the charge nevertheless prevented

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the surge in sales seen elsewhere, lsewhere, which occurred only when the price became zero. But then, “Zero is not just another price price,”” as Ariely says says. “Zero is an emotional hot button – a source of irrational excitement.”

The word free doesn’t always generate positive emotions, however. Another series of studies, by Stanford University marketing professor Baba Shiv, suggests that we need to pay to really enjoy something. In wine-tasting experiments, he investigated the relationship between cost and quality. What he found was that higher priced wines gave drinkers more pleasure – as measured by activity in the medial orbitofrontal cortex of the brain. “There was of course a twist in the story,” adds Shiv. “Unknown to the test subjects, it was the same wine that was delivered across trials.” In similar tests, Shiv and his team have found that more expensive energy drinks really do give more energy (as measured by the ability to solve anagrams), while costlier painkillers actually relieve more pain. So why, when more expensive items give buyers more of a ‘reward’ do free offers remain so irresistible? “Our original thinking was that there is a linear relationship between price and the anticipated reward value,” Shiv explains. “As price increases, the anticipated reward value also increases. Given the recent research on zero costs, I have come to the conclusion that this relationship is not linear – that ‘free’ is also a reliable signal of the anticipated emotional reward value. In other words, when an item is labelled as being free, costs get removed from the equation, and the brain experiences an emotional response which in turn I would imagine will translate to greater actual pleasure.”

The free lunch Conventional wisdom tells us that ‘there’s no such thing as a free lunch’ meaning that any seemingly generous gesture carries with it some sort of hidden cost or obligation. When the ‘free lunch’ in question is literally a meal, then splitting the bill may be the obvious solution. However, Dan Ariely argues that taking turns to pay is better. That’s because when we pay any amount of money,

“Zero cost is an emotional hot button — a source of irrational excitement”

we feel a psychological ‘pain of paying’. That pain isn’t much affected by the actual amount of money we pay, however. So, if you

But free doesn’t always work. Take the case of violin virtuoso Joshua Bell,

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recruited by the Washington Post (which later won a Pulitzer for the story) to play his $3.5 million Stradivarius in a metro station in Washington DC. He busked for 45 minutes, during which time virtually no one stopped to listen, and the money thrown into his hat totalled less than $30. At the time, he could command $1,000 a minute for live performances. According to a curator at the National Gallery in Washington, who was asked to comment on what happened, it all came down to context. Bell busking in the station was like putting a masterpiece on a restaurant wall. Without having bought a $100 ticket to hear Bell play, most people just couldn’t appreciate what they were getting.

and you pay for everyone, then you suffer only slightly more pain of paying than if you’d split the bill, while the other three are pain-free – until it’s their turn, anyway.

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Wings over Mexico’s Michoacán region is known as ‘Land of the Fishermen’, but once a year millions of butterﬂies add a splash of colour to local life. Isabella Tree witnesses nature’s biggest miracle

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FACING PAGE: A Purepecha boy with flowers for the Day of the Dead celebrations FROM TOP: Hat seller; skeleton sweets; the tranquil waters of Patzcuaro Lake

Every year

on the first of November, something miraculous happens in the state of Michoacán in central Mexico. From the north, travelling in over mountains and lakes and vast tracts of desert, come a quarter of a billion butterflies. In pulses of palpitating orange, the migration flutters down between the great ranges of the Sierra Madre Occidental and Oriental, heading for a small region of high-altitude forest on Michoacán’s eastern border. These are Monarch butterflies and their appearance here, at the same time every year, is one of the most astonishing occurrences in the natural world. “You can’t even dream it until you’ve seen it with your own eyes,” says Pablo Span, owner of Rancho San Cayetano, a hacienda-style inn near the town of Zitacuaro and a favourite with Monarch butterfly spotters. “We get some guests so moved they tell us ‘I saw God’.” The Monarchs come here to spend the winter, escaping the cold of Canada and the northern US to hibernate in this ancient oak and pine forest. They form around a dozen colonies with up to 20 million butterflies in each, roosting in the tall, indigenous oyamel trees, where the weight of the insects, densely huddled together to conserve body heat, can break the branches. Their arrival, in swarms of luminescent life, coincides with celebrations for Mexico’s legendary Day of the Dead.

In the medieval town of Patzcuaro, normally a sleepy little

“Each time I come to the forest to see the Monarchs, my spirit sings”

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FACING PAGE: Enjoying a walk in butterfly country RIGHT: Local people go to church on horseback on the Day of the Dead BELOW: An old church in Patzcuaro now used as a library

corn-pith figures in tiny wooden coffins. On the nearby lake, fishermen are working overtime, casting for pescado blanco with their distinctive nets shaped like butterfly wings. Tourists, too, are descending on Michoacán, the ‘Land of the Fishermen’, in their thousands. The Tarascans – or Purepecha, as they call themselves – are famous for their ‘Noche de los Muertos’ rooted in an ancient pre-Columbian cult of the dead. In the cemeteries around Patzcuaro and on the islands of the lake itself, they hold graveside vigils, enticing the souls of their loved ones back to earth with the scent of wild marigolds and bowls of smoking incense made from the resin of the oyamel tree. As night descends, the celebrants light a pathway for the spirits with candles, laying

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tablecloths over their graves and d ffêting them with a feast of their favourite food and drink. In the days before the Spanish Conquest, when the Kingdom of Michoacán covered a few hundred square kilometres, the Purepecha celebration for the dead lasted for two months. When Franciscan missionaries began mass conversions of the Purepecha in the 16th century, however, they absorbed the ‘pagan’ festival into the Christian calendar, squeezing two months into the two days of All Saints and All Souls. The timing brought the two beliefs together in a way the Christians could never have envisaged. The Catholic ‘Day of All Saints’, known in Mexico as the ‘Dia de los Inocentes’, honouring those who had led a blameless life or who had died as children, fell on November 1 – the day the Monarchs reappeared

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“I never tire of seeing people’s expressions when they come here. It’s like watching the sun” every year in Michoacán. It was a day the Purepecha had always considered sacred, believing the butterflies to be the souls of their departed children returning home.

Luis Miguel Lopez Alanis, a tour guide from Michoacán, was born in a village close to the forest that is now designated the Monarch Butterfly Reserve. “Every time I come to the forest to see the Monarchs, my spirit sings,” he says. “It fills me with hope. Suddenly you feel anything is possible.” He brings tourists here almost every week in the

winter season. “People come from all over the world to see them. Even if they’ve read about it, or seen it on TV, they’re amazed by the real thing.” In their densely packed colonies, the insects, with their wings clamped tightly together, blanket the trees in a thick fur of charcoal grey. Around mid-morning, when the winter sun begins to penetrate the branches, the butterflies open their wings and the trees suddenly burst into blossom. Millions of tiny bodies stir as the Monarchs shake off their nocturnal torpor, lifting into the air like tornados FREE Holland Herald

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All aﬂutter Scientists believe the Monarch migration has been happening for some 40 million years. The enormous distances the butterﬂies travel may be a

“Millions of tiny bodies stir, lifting into the air like tornados of leaves in an autumn wind”

result of the lengthening of the North American continent over this time. They travel at around 10 kph, but can cover over 300 kilometres in a day with prevailing winds. Monarchs begin mating in February, towards the end of hibernation, but only the females ever leave Michoacán. The males die after mating, and their bodies litter the forest

of leaves in an autumn wind. Their wings, fluttering together, make an almost imperceptible rustle – scientists call it a ‘susurrus’ – like a distant waterfall or falling snow. As the Monarchs swirl through clearings, pouring down the mountain paths in search of their daily moisture, visitors are enveloped in a kaleidoscope of orange. Sometimes the butterflies, seeking body warmth, will settle on people’s clothes, dressing them in a fabulous fabric of living gossamer, adorning their fingers with extravagant but weightless rings.

floor like fallen leaves. The pregnant females fly north in March and lay their eggs somewhere in northern Mexico or Texas, where they also die, leaving it to the next generation to continue the arduous flight north. Three months later, this second generation will also lay its eggs

“The Aztecs called them ‘Eternal Sun Dancers’,” says Luis.

and die. Only their offspring,

“That’s how they make you feel – like dancing. I never tire of seeing people’s expressions when they come here. It’s like watching the sun come out on their faces.” Until recently, no one knew where the butterflies came from. But by March 21, the spring equinox – another sacred day for the Purepecha – they all disappear again, flooding the streets of nearby villages in a final goodbye before heading north. An extensive tagging programme in the 1970s finally solved the riddle but its findings were startling. The Monarchs come from the furthest reaches of North America, some from as far north as the Great Lakes in Canada – over 4,500 kilometres away. They endure two months of starvation and exhaustion, negotiating highways and cities, mountains, rivers and deserts, battling rain and wind and blazing heat. How and why they do this, however, remains one of nature’s most enduring and wonderful mysteries.

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it to Canada. It is the fourth generation that makes the epic journey back to Mexico, somehow doubling its natural lifespan to eight months – making it the longest living butterﬂy in the world – in order to make the journey in one go, ﬂying back to a place that only its great-grandparents have ever been. The distance – around 5,000 kilometres – is about the equivalent of a human making two return journeys to the sun.

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Angangueo Morelia

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are densest. The butterﬂies

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congregate at several regular

portion of the epicentre.

celebrating the 200th

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run by butterﬂy aﬁcionados

well spent, as it gives locals a

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vested interest in protecting

(+52 715 153 1926; www.

the reserve. Opposite the

ranchosancayetano.com).

church in the village of

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and can recommend good

Cerro Pellon, is a simple

local guides. They serve

restaurant with wonderful

wonderful Mexican and

mole negro, fresh trout and

French food, much of it home-

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grown. Villa Montana (www. villamontana.com.mx) is a

WHERE TO STAY

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which is El Rosario, about 12

butterﬂies is Rancho San

city and capital of Michoacán,

special events are planned

kilometres from the village of

Cayetano (left), a couple of

two-and-a-half hours’ drive

throughout 2010.

Ocampo, and a 45-minute

kilometres south of Zitacuaro,

from the butterﬂies.

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The Internet has spoiled us. From carefully crafted albums to roughly shot footage of cats falling over, whatever we fi nd online, we expect to get for free. It is not a model that business has adapted to well. Jeff Zucker, the president and CEO of US TV station NBC Universal, famously summed up the concern of companies about how to manage the Internet by saying, “we’ve traded analogue dollars for digital pennies”. Traditional media organisations like his have suffered more than most, and Zucker recently updated his Zeitgeist-capturing quote to say, “we’re up to dimes”, but his worries will be familiar to businesses everywhere. The Internet allows fi rms to reach more potential customers than ever before. It just can’t make those customers spend. Social media site Facebook is valued in billions of dollars, but had more than 300 million users and an entry in the Oxford English Dictionary before it turned a profit. “There are a lot of things for which consumers do not expect to pay,” says Ken Homa, a

professor at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Most of those things are online. The Internet has led many of us to expect to get our TV, music, news and networking for nothing. But these sites are expensive to run, and their owners are not charities.

“The idea that nobody will pay for content online is nonsense,” says Michael Nutley, editor-in-chief of New Media Age. “But to persuade them to pay, you have to offer something that they can’t get anywhere else.” Finding that something is the tricky part. In 2009, Rupert Murdoch, the founder of News Corp, the world’s second-largest media organisation, announced that he would begin charging for online content. News Corp had just reported a loss of $3.4 billion in the 12 months to June 2009. Many felt it was a sudden reaction, reasoning that if the News Corp websites of The Times or The Sun newspapers began charging, readers would simply opt for one of the six daily British national newspaper

websites that were free; something that would be repeated for News Corp titles from Pittsburgh to Papua New Guinea. “This is a vexed issue for media owners,” says Nutley. “It’s very difficult to charge people when you’ve been giving them something for free, so fi rms are having to do more work behind the ‘paywall’.” One area that is having some success is very specialist

“Business has traded analogue dollars for digital pennies” sites that offer information which isn’t available elsewhere. Nutley suggests the UK’s Financial Times website as an example of a subscription model that appears to be working, and perhaps information with a solid fi nancial value will always sell. FREE Holland Herald

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“Facebook acebook had 300 million users and a dictionary entry before it turned a proﬁt” In 2009, micropayments were often hailed as the future of e-commerce by those hoping to fi nd ways of making money online. The concept is simple – through a micropayment website, users buy access to individual items – an article for $0.25, a news item for $0.05. But these fail to address basic issues according to Clay Shirky, one of the most prescient and respected writers on matters related to the Internet. Writing about micropayment site BitPass in 2003, he said, “BitPass will fail, as FirstVirtual, Cybercoin, Millicent, Digicash, Internet Dollar, Pay2See. These systems didn’t fail because of poor implementation; they failed because the trend towards freely offered content is an epochal change, to which micropayments are a pointless response.” BitPass closed in 2007.

FREEMIUM – basic services are free, but users pay for ‘premium’ content. See: LinkedIn

AFFILIATED – your site drives trafﬁc to a site that sells a product or service. See: any price comparison site

SUBSCRIPTION – users pay a monthly fee to access the site. See: Netﬂix and other legal TV download sites

VIRTUAL GOODS – users buy virtual goods, such as points for Second Life or roleplaying games.

But as Google has proved, with a 2009 net income of $6.52 billion, there is money to be made when giving your product away. But it wasn’t always so, as Nutley points out, and Google, “retro-fitted this way of making money” on its free search engine by selling adverts. Others have done the same, as Facebook and YouTube use free services to build huge audiences in

See: Facebook gifts

ADVERTISING – you sell space on your site, with prices set according to your trafﬁc or clicks. See: news websites

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the hope of future revenues from advertisers. They are not in Google’s realms yet. And as Nutley points out, “the fact that online advertising is seen as a distraction is writ large for them. They have tried this traditional method and it’s hard for them to make it work.” If it takes Facebook 300 million users to make money, what hope is there for the start-up entrepreneur?

The answer may be ‘freemium’. Here, a fi rm gives away enough of its product to make it popular, or even better, vital, and charges for the rest. Consider Adobe, which gives away its Adobe Reader, without which its PDF software could never have taken off. But in many cases, firms have to give away the best of their product – be it social networking, music or headline information – to generate interest, leaving the second-rate stuff at a premium rate. Ultimately, this is a conundrum that business must solve as more industries move online. Because, in the words of Chris Anderson, the author, and editor-in-chief of Wired, “every industry that becomes digital eventually becomes free.”

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As Belgian holidaymakers Joseph Dunn and Caroline Schwartz amble up the sun-dappled path to their retreat in rural Italy, they find their stresses and strains dissolve into the Tuscan sunset. While most would expect to pay through the nose for such a holiday spot, this Brussels-based duo hasn’t paid a dime. “We got into house swapping a few years ago and haven’t really looked back,” says Caroline, explaining that both she and Joseph were introduced to the concept through the romantic comedy The Holiday. The plot is simple: Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet swap homes, have a great time and fall in love with Jude Law and Jack Black respectively. While a home

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exchange doesn’t necessarily come with an A-lister on tap, there are huge financial benefits to swapping your bricks and mortar with a complete stranger’s.

“The state of the economy is definitely swelling our numbers,” says President of HomeExchange.com, Ed Kushins. “Other than getting there, it doesn’t cost any more than staying home. You can shop in a local market, eat at home and have fun doing it all.” While Kushins estimates his listings have increased 20-35% compared to the same month last year and his website currently gets up to 1,000 new posts each month, home exchange is still a small part

of the travel market, according to Michael Oshins, professor of hospitality administration at Boston University. “The concept is never going to challenge the hotel sector, but it is definitely carving a strong niche for itself and offers a good option for those on a budget.”

But you can’t escape the fact that you are allowing a complete stranger to sleep in your bed, eat from your fridge and generally make themselves at home in your abode. “First-timers are extremely concerned about security, but the risks are virtually nil,” says Dan Rubin, President of the International Home Exchange Network. “If you are worried, the key

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is to do your homework and make sure you have a good feel for the people you are exchanging with.”

Indian-born Tahir Malbreck and

House rules • Read about potential exchangers on home-swap websites, where they have often been ‘reviewed’ by other users. • Agree who is responsible for cleaning, and what to do if there is any damage. • Write an idiot’s guide to running your house. • If you have children, a household with kids roughly the same age is likely to have necessary toys and paraphernalia. • Have a friend at hand to check the house when your guests leave.

Swedish wife Anja first swapped in 1983, exchanging their humble two-bedroom flat in central Stockholm for a similarsized Upper West Side apartment in Manhattan, New York. Not only did the couple get an enviable location (close to Central Park) for free, they also got Marnie Pasqual, the owner, a bombastic French-American script writer, who met them for coffee and a doughnut at JFK Airport on arrival. “You really immerse yourself in the place you are staying with a house swap – far more than when you are staying at a soulless hotel,” says Anja, who has visited Marnie’s pad several times since. “I don’t even bother bringing a travel guide anymore because Marnie usually leaves a list of cool things to do on the kitchen table.”

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So how does it work? Once you’ve

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signed up to a home exchange website (for an average of €10 a month), it’s much like online dating, but random people are replaced by random houses. Generally, there’s everything on offer from rambling Scottish castles to garish Miami penthouses and, occasionally, yachts and camper vans. Naturally, anyone in a tourist hot spot, such as London, New York or Paris, can expect a barrage of offers from across the

be reduced or you may need to increase your premium. • “Mostly, trust your judgement,” says Ed Kushins, President of HomeExchange.com. If something doesn’t feel right, politely withdraw from the proposed exchange.

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globe. But those in a more remote part of the world, or with a slightly dishevelled abode, may feel the need to up-sell, but Kushins stresses that ‘honesty is the best policy’ to save disappointment.

“If you are uptight about your home, then you should steer clear of home exchange at all costs,” says Oshins. “You have to accept that someone might spill cola on your favourite chair.” But because both parties are equally vulnerable, there generally remains a large amount of trust on either side. Egyptian Jahid Al Shammin and his family exchanged their four-bedroom home in Cairo for a beach-side villa in Dubai and experienced a number of technical issues with the car that came with the house. “I simply phoned up the family and the Pakistani owner just said, ‘use the Audi TT in the other garage’.” One by-product of the rise in home exchange is specialist sites, such as www. gayhomeexchange.com. It promises “an insider’s knowledge of the local scene.” Meanwhile www.sabbaticalhomes.com offers long-term properties to academics. But for anyone wondering whether to dip their toe in the water, it’s a case of deciding whether you are the type to have a fit if a stranger breaks your favourite mug. “It’s a bit like bungee jumping,” says Anja. “You are scared at first, but the rope never breaks, and once you’ve done it, you just want to do it again.”

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Dive master Four-time free diving record holder, Pierre Frolla, sidles up to a tiger shark in the waters off South Africa. Free divers attempt to attain great depths or stay underwater for long periods without scuba gear by controlling their breathing.

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Flying high

Moto mojo Stick a stuntman on a motorcycle and you get freestyle motocross, known for spectacular hair-raising tricks in mid-air. Pictured here is Myles Richmond. At 26, he already has 16 years of experience under his belt.

Drop p zone Twice a day, professional divers use 45 metre cliffs as a diving board in what has Acapulco’s 45-metre become a popular tourist attraction, especially in the evenings when they dive into the water below with burning torches. The city even has its own cliff-diving team.

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A life without money Mark Boyle hasn’t spent a cent in over a year. How does he do it? And why? He talks Annemarie Hoeve through his existence in south-west England

“I wake up

at five o’clock in the morning and make a cup of tea on my rocket stove, built from old cans. For tea, in early spring, I use nettles or cleavers − you know, the things that stick to your jumper. My toilet is a hole that I dig in the ground and cover up with soil afterwards. To wash, I’ll either go to the river or wait until evening and use the solar shower. It heats up during the day. I live in a caravan off-grid so I have solar panels. When there’s not much sunshine, I just don’t use as much energy. My laptop is solarpowered and I pick up wireless Internet from the farm where my caravan is parked. I only use the Internet to communicate what I’m doing and for my website. It’s not like it’s necessary for survival.

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Most of the time when I go looking in skips, I don’t take any food anymore, because I grow my own. My caravan is on a south-facing slope so it’s a perfect location. It’s all rolling hills; typical British countryside, just outside of Bristol. I can grow carrots, potatoes, parsnips, kale, everything really. I also forage for food from the wild. I’ll go to the woods, bushes and hedgerows where there are lots of nuts, berries and mushrooms, depending on the season. I only use mushrooms I’m sure about because you have to be careful. I’ll also barter for things like grain, which I can’t grow myself. It’s a great deal for people, because I’ll work a whole day for what to them is only worth maybe £10 or £15 (€11-17). I’ve never gone hungry yet and have to give away most of my food. I’m also fitter than I’ve ever been and haven’t been sick in 14 months; not even a cold. In the summer I’ll go camping, sit around a campfire, go to the beach, go walking or cycling – everything that you can do for free. In winter, I’ll hang out with friends or read a book. People get hung up

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INTERVIEW

“I also forage for food from the wild” on the fact that you can’t go to the pub or cinema, but they’re the only two things you really can’t do. I miss going for the odd pint, but that’s all. I organise film nights as a kind of alternative cinema, with free films from the Internet. Actually, living off the grid, I have way more friends than I ever had.

The hardest thing is that everything takes much longer, because I don’t have the conveniences that most people have. I have to find and chop my own wood or go to the city for broken vegetable boxes. I get around by bike and cycling to Bristol takes me an hour and a half each way. I cycle around 100 miles (160 kilometres) a week. To wash my clothes I have to boil up nuts to make detergent, then wash the clothes in cold water, hand-wring them and leave them out to dry. I’m living the fast life and the slow life at the same time. I work from early morning to late at night doing interviews and writing a book, but I also have to spend a normal working day just looking after my own needs: growing food and

getting wood. At the end of the day, I lie back, read a book by candlelight and listen to the sound of the owls. People are interested in my lifestyle but can’t imagine doing it. They think it’s all hard work, but I don’t see it as work, even en though on a human level it’s quite demanding. What you do is what you should love doing. I don’t want to do something just because I have to earn a certain amount to pay the bills.

There’s nothing I need money for. Obviously you need it for an iPod or things like that, but I don’t want an iPod. There is nothing I need that I can’t get. Also, you don’t need special skills to live like this. If I can do it, anyone can. To be honest, I think most people could do a much better job than me. It depends on what you want to spend your life doing. Do you want to spend it watching reality TV or do you want to live life in reality? People think it’s more special than it really is, but it’s quite a normal life once you get your head around it. I just don’t use any money.”

Read all about it Mark Boyle is the founder of the Freeconomy Community (www.justfortheloveoﬁt.org). The Moneyless Man, his account of a year living without money, is published by Oneworld and is out in June. And, no, he is not keeping any of the proceeds. They are all going to a special trust fund for the Freeconomy Community.

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Holland UPDATE THE SECRET PAINTINGS OF HILMA AF

Fun on the wharf

KLINT Until May 30 Esoteric work by Swedish artist Af Klint (18621944), a contemporary of Mondriaan. Museum voor Modern Kunst, Utrechtseweg 87,

For ten days, Utrecht is brought to

Arnhem; +31 26 3775300; www.mmkarnhem.nl

life with theatre, music, performance and cabaret during the international

RENÉ BURRI Until July 4

‘Festival on the Wharf’. A highlight is

A retrospective of the Swiss

British performance artist Anne

photographer, best known

Bean’s ‘travelling poem’

for his iconic 1963 portrait of

Whoseywhats. FESTIVAL AAN DE WERF

Che Guevara (left).

May 20-29; www.festivalaandewerf.nl

Kunsthal, Westzeedijk 341 (Museumpark), Rotterdam; +31 10 4400300; www.kunsthal.nl

KANDINSKY AND DER BLAUE REITER Until May 24 The ﬁrst major retrospective of the early 20th-century art movement, Der Blaue Reiter. Gemeentemuseum, Stadhouderslaan 41, The Hague; +31 70 3381111;

Photo: Aglaé Bory

www.gemeentemuseum.nl

ROOM FOR ART, IN 17TH-CENTURY ANTWERP Until June 27 The remarkable œuvre of Antwerp painter Willem van Haecht (1593-1637), whose 'PLUS OU MOINS L'INFINI' FROM CIE III

paintings of art cabinets formed a microcosm of his city’s artistic and cultural life.

EVENTS

Bevrijdingsdag: National Comité 4 En 5 Mei. Tong Tong Fair: © Arenda Oomen/Pasar Malam Besar. Sunny Skies: Italian Landscape with Ferry, 1650, by Jan Both

BEVRIJDINGSDAG May 5

PINKPOP May 28-30

Het Mauritshuis, Korte Vijverberg 8, The Hague;

The fantastic line-up at this year’s open-air

+31 70 3023456; www.mauritshuis.nl

The Dutch celebrate

music and camping fest includes Pink, The

the 1945 liberation from

Prodigy, Editors, Gossip, Kasabian, Paolo

German occupation with

Nutini, and Florence and The Machine.

Nine works – inspired by

parties and free-entry pop

Megaland, Landgraaf; 0900 3001250 (NL);

Italian light and nature

festivals across

www.pinkpop.nl

– by Dutch 17th-century

SUNNY SKIES Until September 1

landscape artists.

The Netherlands. www.bevrijdingsfestivals.nl

ORTEL DUNYA FESTIVAL May 30

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

World music, poetry and

Schiphol (between Piers E and F), Schiphol

KEUKENHOF Until May 16

literature on six different

Airport; +31 20 6747000; www.rijksmuseum.nl

Last chance to see the stunning multi-

stages in Rotterdam’s

coloured ﬂower gardens.

Het Park.

Keukenhof, Stationsweg 166a, Lisse; +31 252

www.dunya.nl

Randy Newman May 12, Muziekcentrum

465555; www.keukenhof.nl

EXHIBITIONS TONG TONG FAIR May 19-30

GIGS Alicia Keys May 8, GelreDome (Arnhem) Frits Philips (Eindhoven)

INSIDE OUT Until May 24

Lady Gaga May 15, GelreDome (Arnhem)

The largest Eurasian

While Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Randy Newman May 15, Oosterpoort

festival in the world, a

undergoes renovation, rich pickings from its

(Groningen)

heady mix of culture, music,

collection can be seen here, ranging from

Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood May 29,

dance - and food!.

17th-century masterpieces to Pop Art.

GelreDome (Arnhem)

Malieveld, Koningskade, The

Kunsthal, Westzeedijk 341 (Museumpark),

Hague; 0900 7272762 (NL); www.tongtongfair.nl

Rotterdam; +31 10 4400300; www.kunsthal.nl

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Photo Gert Schutte / Museum De Paviljoens

Robert Morris, Observatorium (Observatory, 1971–1977)

Land Art Flevo land

No.56979 Museum de Paviljoens 1p1 1 Photo Jannes Linders / Museum De Paviljoens

Richard Serra, Sea Level (1989–1996)

Guided tours every Sunday May – June www. depaviljoens.nl

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Amsterdam UPDATE €7.50) by showing their membership card in the museum shop, throughout the duration of this exhibition. Van Gogh Museum, Paulus Pottersstraat 7; +31

Photo: Herman and Clärchen Baus

20 5705292; www.vangoghmuseum.com

WORLD PRESS PHOTO Until June 20 Award-winning press photography. Oude Kerk, Oudekerksplein 23; +31 20 6258284; www.worldpressphoto.org

RESTAURANT

IN TUNE WITH TURANDOT

GUSTO

Priceless China

Just off the Nieuwmarkt square in the old

De Nederlandse Opera perform Puccini’s work based on a Persian fairy tale

purveys authentic Italian dishes, served

about the beautiful but icy Chinese princess, Turandot. The opera – which

in hearty portions. Fish and meat lovers,

includes the famous aria, Nessun dorma – remained unﬁnished at the time of

along with vegetarians are all catered for

centre, this rustic yet smart restaurant

Puccini’s death in 1924, but was completed by Franco Alfano and premièred at La Scala, Milan in 1926. In 2001, a new musical ﬁnale was added by composer Luciano Berio, drawn from sketches left by Puccini. TURANDOT May 7-30 Muziektheater, Amstel 3; +31 20 6255455; www.het-muziektheater.nl

– and service is excellent! If you can resist chocolate delights such as Tartufo Nero for dessert, try the house specialty, Sgroppino Gusto: the magic is conjured up right before your eyes. Kloveniersburgwal 7; +31 20 6262582; www.ristorantegusto.com

Art Amsterdam: Koen Vanmechelen Mechelse Cochin Desire, 2003. First Light: Photo from Herschel Space Telescope, 2009; ESA. Paul Gauguin: Self-portrait, 1888; Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. World Press Photo: Marco Vernaschi Youths smoking crack, Reno, Guinea-Bissau

EVENTS

THE AMSTERDAM TRADITIONAL TEXTILES

GIGS

WETLANDS SAFARI Until

FAIR May 30

Editors May 1, Heineken Music Hall

September 15

A rich collection of authentic ethnic textiles

LCD Soundsystem May 4, Paradiso

Canoe excursions with

from all over the world.

Mika May 7, Heineken Music Hall

English-speaking guides

De Duif, Prinsengracht 756; +31 6 52620145;

Rox May 10, Paradiso

through a 17th-century

www.amsterdamjewelryfair.nl

Randy Newman May 11, Concertgebouw

landscape that inspired artists like Rembrandt

Madness May 15, Heineken Music Hall

EXHIBITIONS

and Ruysdael. Meet: Bus Station behind Amsterdam Centraal

FIRST LIGHT:

Station; +31 20 6863445; www.wetlandssafari.nl

PHOTOGRAPHY &

Gotan Project May 20, Paradiso

WEBSITES

ASTRONOMY Until May 30

www.dutchnews.nl

CONCERT ON THE AMSTEL May 5

Historic photos combined

Daily Dutch news in English

This free, open-air classical music concert on

with spectacular images

www.specialbite.com

the River Amstel – attended by Queen Beatrix

from telescopes and spaceships.

Cool and comprehensive restaurant reviews

– traditionally marks ‘Liberation Day’, a public

Huis Marseille, Keizersgracht 401; +31 20

www.underwateramsterdam.com

holiday in The Netherlands.

5318980; www.huismarseille.nl

Events and info galore www.iamsterdam.com

www.amsterdams4en5meicomite.com

PAUL GAUGUIN: THE BREAKTHROUGH

The city’s most comprehensive portal

ART AMSTERDAM May 26-30

INTO MODERNITY Until June 6

www.amsterdam.info

A huge contemporary art fair featuring

The development of Gauguin’s signature

Useful tourist information

photographs, paintings

style.

www.lastminuteticketshop.nl

and video art, sculptures,

Special offer: Flying Blue

Half-price tickets to events

drawings and installations.

members can receive a

RAI, Europaplein 22; +31 20

unique Gauguin exhibition

AMSTERDAM MAP Please turn to page 104 in this

5491212; www.artamsterdam.nl

poster for free (normal price:

edition of Holland Herald for a map of Amsterdam.

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WANDER ON THE WATERFRONT

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Harbour sites

the city centre. But don’t miss

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Stroll along the historic harbour

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(www.nk.se). Seafood is part

housed in the former East

of local culture, so a visit to the

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is a must.

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HOW TO GET THERE

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BRONZE BULLS ON PIONEER PLAZA

‘OLD RED’, DALLAS’ FORMER COURTHOUSE

Texan dream A city ﬁlled with big dreamers, big doers, and occasionally big hair, Dallas is part cowboy, part haute couture. A rich, diverse cultural oasis with a trailblazing attitude, ‘Big D’, as it is commonly known, exempliﬁes the pioneering spirit of Texas.

DON’T MISS

A place to remember

WHAT TO SEE

Take a ride

Located in the former Texas School Book Depository in downtown Dallas, the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, assassinated at this location in 1963. A block away stands the moving Kennedy Memorial. www.jfk.org

(www.brooklynjazzcafe.com).

to the Dallas Farmers Market

American Airlines Center

Dallas’ beginnings by the

(www.dallasfarmersmarket.

(www.americanairlinescenter.

banks of the Trinity River.

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In Arlington, Six Flags Over

Marcus department store

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offers around 50 thrilling rides,

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KLM operates ﬁve direct

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outside the city in Highland

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org) holds impressive

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HOW TO GET THERE

European and African

Photo: Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

VIEW ON THE GRASSY KNOLL

Texas chic. Downtown is home

Founders Square marks

collections. Turtle Creek

WHERE TO BOOGIE

Tourist information

traverses the lawns of Lee

Bulls and beer

www.visitdallas.com

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A visit to the Big D isn’t

Dallas’ uptown district.

complete without a trip

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to Gilley’s Dallas (www.

date travel information?

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where edgy rock ’n’ roll meets

the Brooklyn Jazz Café

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STREET WATCH ON THE MOVE

Atlanta

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TOUCHDOWN

CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK, IN FRONT OF ATLANTA’S SKYLINE

Charm of the south This cosmopolitan city is the cultural and economic centre of the south-eastern USA . Gleaming architecture and a vibrant cultural scene share space with stately homes. Southern charms – warm hospitality, outgoing personalities and close family ties – are ingrained in Atlanta’s social fabric.

DON’T MISS

Scarlett fever The Margaret Mitchell House and Museum is where Gone

WHAT TO SEE

with the Wind, Mitchell’s

In the can

Pulitzer-winning saga, was

for the pooch - awaits you in

savour fusion fare in hip

penned and is dedicated to

The regal movie palace

Buckhead, home to chic

midtown, or go the uptown

the author, the book and,

Fox Theatre (www.foxtheatre.

Phipps Plaza and Lenox

steakhouse route in Buckhead.

of course, the epic ﬁlm it

org) commands new

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Try trendy tacos in West Side,

spawned. An hour-and-a-half

performances, as the dreams

and modern furnishings, and

and make a point of driving in

guided tour of the house ends

of one man inspire new

gifts for home and garden on

for onion rings at The Varsity

at the adjacent Gone with the

generations at The King

Howell Mill Road, antiques in

(www.thevarsity.com).

Wind Movie Museum, ﬁlled

Center (www.thekingcenter.

Miami Circle, and oddities in

with memorabilia from the ﬁlm.

org). While the story of the

Little Five Points. Go designer

www.margaretmitchellhouse.

world’s best-selling beverage

bargain-hunting just outside

KLM, in cooperation with

com

is told at The World of

the city at Discover Mills in

Delta Air Lines, operates two

Coca-Cola (www.

Lawrenceville.

direct daily ﬂights to Atlanta

worldofcoca-cola.com), a revitalised downtown celebrates Atlanta’s rebirth in

MITCHELL’S TYPEWRITER

Photo: Atlanta History Center

the Centennial Olympic Park (www.centennialpark.com).

HOW TO GET THERE

Hartsﬁeld-Jackson International WHERE TO EAT

Home on the range

Airport from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

Try the traditional American

Tourist information

dishes of fried chicken,

www.atlanta.net

WHERE TO SHOP

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Bags and bargains

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SÃO PAULO CATHEDRAL

São Paulo

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TOUCHDOWN

CITY LIGHTS

Feel the rhythm

DON’T MISS

Brazil’s teeming metropolis is the largest in the country and one of the world’s great

Fashionable fusion

cities. Experience culture by day or an after-dark buzz. Take your pick from modern art galleries, every type of cuisine, and lively bars and clubs. WHAT TO SEE

Centre of attractions

Japanese in the Liberdade

dance music club. Most places

district, or Italian at Bela Vista’s

close when the last customer

Previously rundown Luz is

Famiglia Mancini

leaves.

being reinvented as a cultural

(www.famigliamancini.com.br).

hub, with the Pinacoteca do

Bohemian Vila Madalena and

Estado (www.pinacoteca.org.

Moema feature regional

br) at its heart. There’s more

Brazilian cuisine, from Bahia’s

ﬂight to São Paulo Guarulhos

art at the São Paulo Art

tropical stews to Minas Gerais’

International Airport from

Museum (www.masp.art.br) on

lemon- and cachaça-infused

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

the edge of Bela Vista, while

meats.

HOW TO GET THERE

KLM operates a daily direct

Tourist information

the city centre is home to many historical sights, such as

WHERE TO BOOGIE

the São Bento Monastery

Called to the bars

www.spturis.com

São Paulo is famed for its

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(www.mosteiro.org.br). WHERE TO EAT

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One of Brazil’s best-regarded restaurants, fashionable and contemporary D.O.M. is found in the Jardins district. Renowned chef Alex Atala conjures up fusion dishes using local ingredients. The preparation and presentation of the food is always impeccable. www.domrestaurante. com.br

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Where else would you find time-honoured cultural traditions that thrive in perfect harmony with the chic and the avant-garde. Where an impressive array of haute cuisine from mainland China and Japan blend with aboriginal specialties. Where the city’s skyscrapers act as a backdrop to an astounding natural beauty. With breath-taking scenery, abundant wildlife, fine beaches and rugged coastlines, Taiwan is a nation shaped by the diversity of its people. Warm, friendly and affable to a fault, its welcome is unsurpassed. A nation with a unique juxtaposition of the old and new.

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Bangkok

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TOUCHDOWN

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FLOATING WARES

ANCIENT AND MODERN

Bustle of life Thailand’s capital is sensual, exciting and dynamic, where gleaming temples exist side by side with soaring ofﬁce blocks, and busy streets are ﬁlled with food vendors and markets. Ancient rituals and fun-loving people add to the city’s exhilarating make-up. WHAT TO SEE

Transports of delight

DON’T MISS siamparagon.co.th), one of many

popular and widely available.

chic shopping malls in

Last orders vary between

Cruise the Chao Phraya River

Pathumwan. Food and craft-

10.30 pm and midnight.

and stop off in Rattanakosin

lovers should head for

to marvel at the Grand

Chatuchak weekend market

Palace (www.palaces.thai.

where silk and other Thai goods

net) and Wat Pho temple’s

are for sale.

HOW TO GET THERE

KLM operates a direct daily ﬂight to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International

huge reclining Buddha (www. watpho.com). Watch crowds

WHERE TO EAT

Airport from Amsterdam

perform early morning t’ai

Street treats

Airport Schiphol.

chi in Lumpini Park, or cross

Sukhumvit’s bewildering

the river to Bang Kra Jao to

selection of restaurants includes

Tourist information

bicycle through Bangkok’s

stylish Thai food at Baan

www.bangkoktourist.com

wilderness.

Khanitha (www.baan-khanitha. com), northern Indian dishes at

Looking for handy, up-to-date

WHERE TO SHOP

Rang Mahal (www.

travel information? Check out

Markets and malls

rembrandtbkk.com), and French

KLM’s Destination Guide pages

In the cool of the evening,

at Le Banyan (+66 2253 5556).

– and book your ﬂight – on

bargain at the Pat Pong night

Street food snacks, from

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market in Silom. Designer labels

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On the beat Q Bar’s upmarket, stylish vibe attracts an international celebrity crowd. Music veers from chill-out to full-on dance, while the decor is invitingly dark, with red walls and black leather seating. www.qbarbangkok.com

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Cape Town TOUCHDOWN

PICTURESQUE BO-KAAP

Nature, sports and sophistication DON’T MISS

Bountiful beads With the help of 450 highly skilled women from Cape Town’s townships, Monkeybiz in Bo-Kaap has taken the art of beadwork to a whole new level. Ethically produced, the collections range from magnets and coasters, to jewellery and dolls. www.monkeybiz.co.za

South Africa’s second-most populous city feels Mediterranean in style and sophistication, yet an African heart beats to the rhythms of the mountains, the oceans and the multitude of cultures in its midst. There’s extra energy this year in Cape Town, as South Africa hosts the FIFA World Cup from June to July. WHAT TO SEE

Flowers and wine

African gifts, including wooden

laperla.co.za) in Sea Point. Pick a

Indigenous ﬂora grows at

masks and near-sized wildlife.

restaurant in Kloof Street for

Kirstenbosch National

The Victoria and Alfred

leisurely dining or try a curry in

Botanical Gardens (www.

Waterfront mixes classic with

Bo-Kaap.

sanbi.org) and penguins

cutting-edge international

inhabit Boulders Beach. On

retailers. Shop all day at Canal

clear days, Table Mountain

Walk (www.canalwalk.co.za),

offers outstanding city views

Africa’s biggest mall, or go

ﬂights a week to Cape Town

and if the temperamental

window-shopping at Platandia,

International Airport from

‘Cape Doctor’ wind howls, test

one of Cape Town’s most

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

your windsurﬁng ability. Wine-

exclusive diamond shops (www.

tasting in Constantia is

platandia.com).

Robben Island (www.robben-

Tourist information

WHERE TO EAT

Sea this

Looking for handy, up-to-date

island.org.za) tells the story of

Kalk Bay restaurants, like

travel information? Check out

the country’s turbulent history.

Harbour House (www.

KLM’s Destination Guide

harbourhouse.co.za), showcase

pages – and book your ﬂight

seafood with ocean views.

– on www.klm.com. Content

Long Street specialises in game

provided by Frommer’s

Greenmarket Square, in the

and burgers. Serious Italian food

city centre, sells hand-crafted

is served at La Perla (www.

Whatsonwhen Limited.

WHERE TO SHOP Photo: Monkeybiz

KLM operates ﬁve direct

www.tourismcapetown.co.za

heartily recommended (www. grootconstantia.co.za).

HOW TO GET THERE

Craft of selling ANIMAL ART

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SUNRISE AT LAKE KARIBA, ZAMBIA, PHOTOGRAPHED BY GABRIELLA KISS

See the world! How does it work?

Don’t be late…

There’s a new theme every

Entries for the Morning

three months. At the end of the

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fourth quarter (March 2011), KLM

July 5, 2010. See our website

will award the Grand Prize to

below for submission details.

the overall winner.

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Choose Economy Comfort More legroom and recline

Want more room to relax on KLM intercontinental ﬂights? Choose Economy Comfort. Recline up to twice as far and stretch out with up to 10 cm more legroom. Book Economy Comfort for € 80 - € 150 one-way, depending on the ﬂight’s duration. For more information, visit www.klm.com

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KLM NEWS “New destinations and delicious food”

Hangzhou: a first for KLM! Starting on May 8, KLM will launch a scheduled service between Amsterdam and Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, China, the first airline to offer direct flights between Hangzhou and Europe. Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, is a major residential and business metropolis, situated in the Yangtze River delta, on China’s east coast. Ranked by Forbes magazine as the ‘best city in China for business’, its booming economy has shown consistent growth since the early

1990s, with over 700 foreign-invested enterprises currently established within the city’s precincts. Via Hangzhou, passengers can catch connecting ﬂights to other destinations within China. Together with its partner, China Southern Airlines, KLM offers services to Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong and now Hangzhou. KLM will operate three weekly ﬂights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hangzhou, using Boeing 777-200 equipment.

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Top of the league cuisine

BUSINESS IS BOOMING IN HANGZHOU

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VILNIUS - A CAPITAL DESTINATION

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KLM now operates a code-sharing agreement with Estonian Air on the route Amsterdam-Vilnius. There are six ﬂights a week to and from the Lithuanian capital city, using Boeing 737 aircraft. Flying Blue members, who have booked KLM code-share tickets, will earn Level and Award miles on codeshared ﬂights between Amsterdam and Vilnius.

KLM kicks off the FIFA World Cup in grand style with themed catering for World Business Class (WBC) in May and June. White, red and dessert wines have been specially selected from countries participating in the championships, including USA, South Africa, Germany, Argentina, Spain, Italy, Chile and France. A delicious menu has also been specially prepared by Margot Janse, executive chef of Le Quartier Français in the Franschhoek Valley, South Africa’s ‘gourmet capital’.

It’s become even easier to rebook your ticket! If you haven’t yet checked in, you can go to www.klm.com and click on ‘Manage My Booking’– even if you booked your flight via a travel agent. You can see exactly what alternative flights are available, and how much it will cost. Award tickets can also be changed online! In addition, if you purchased a fully flexible ticket, you can change your flight more than once, at no extra cost. Online rebooking is available both for AIR FRANCE and KLM customers. Holland Herald

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KLM BEHIND THE SCENES

Free to fly The flight experience can be exciting and exhilarating. From the busy airport bustle at check-in, to peering down at the world at 30,000 feet cruiselevel, we encounter an unfamiliar environment outside our normal routine. While some people find this thrilling, some of us are unsettled with the experience, and become nervous and anxious before and during our journey. “About one-third of all passengers undergo some degree of psychological discomfort during a flight,” estimates psychologist and pilot Lucas van Gerwen, the founder of VALK, the only recognised institute in The Netherlands for people with a fear of flying. “It is the second largest phobia in the Western world, after speaking in public.”

Custom-made VALK has been helping people overcome fear of ﬂying for 20 years. Originally founded by Leiden University and KLM, the organisation now provides courses and treatment for approximately 750 people a year and beneﬁts from additional cooperation and support from rom Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, ol, and airlines Martinair and transavia. avia. com. It is housed in its own n purpose-built centre in Leiden, den, The Netherlands. “We provide customised d help,” says Lucas. “This

LUCAS VAN GERWEN EXPLAINS ASPECTS OF FLYING IN A MOCK-UP CABIN AT VALK

begins with a personal diagnostic evaluation – an intake – followed by two or three additional individual sessions, if necessary. After this, participants spend two and half days involved with various aspects of the ﬂight experience, helped by trained KLM pilots and our own psychologists. “We inform them on how to cope with occurrences such as turbulence and

“Without fear we wouldn’t be able to function” cross-wind landings,” continues Lucas. “A therapist provides stress management training and we provide mock-up cabin situations in one of the many rooms here. We also have (VR) HUD have a a Virtual Reality Rea headset heads (left) which provides simulated prov surroundings, like surro busy airport or a bu conﬁned space, a co people get to help h used to different use

environments which they would normally ﬁnd unsettling. “Afterwards, participants are taken to Schiphol where they can sit in a cabin simulator and stationary aircraft in the airport hangars. Then we accompany them on a short ﬂight.”

Soaring success VALK’s accomplishment rate is truly impressive: “If participants are still flying anxiety-free one year after attending our courses, then we count that as a success,” says Lucas. “Currently, that figure is running at 98%.” In addition, the methods that VALK has developed over the years are recognised as authoritative and have been adopted by similar institutions worldwide. “Fear of flying, like all fears, has nothing to do with a real threat,” says Lucas. “It is how we imagine a situation could be. In the end, fear is a normal emotion. Without it we wouldn’t be able to function in our daily lives. We teach people how to interpret and handle that emotion.” VALK Foundation, Sandifortdreef 1a, Leiden, The Netherlands. +31 (0)71 5273733; info@valk.org; www.valk.org Holland Herald

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KLM PEOPLE & PLANET

Fuelling the future

Every year, millions of passengers board KLM ﬂights with a burning desire to discover new lands. Unfortunately, these countries can also be home to children in need – a need outlined in the UN Millennium Development Goals. KLM AirCares offers promotional, logistical and ﬁnancial support to NGOs to help them achieve these goals. One of these organisations is Malaria No More! a Dutch foundation that contributes towards the prevention and treatment of malaria, especially in Africa.

NET GAINS FROM MALARIA NO MORE!

In Tanzania, Malaria No More! is supporting FAME, the Foundation for African Medicine and Education. FAME works with like-minded partners to bring quality health care to Karatu, an area in northern Tanzania where malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoearelated diseases are the main cause of death among children younger than ﬁve. To donate money and/or Flying Blue Miles to this or any other AirCares charity, please visit www. aircares.nl or make a donation during this ﬂight (see the last page of our shopping section in this issue). If you would like more information on Malaria No More!, please visit www.malarianomore.eu

Botanical illustration (1796) of Camelina sativa, a feedstock plant currently being researched for use as a bio fuel

Malaria is manageable

KLM has been a pioneer in the he research and development off alternative fuels. It recently successfully trialled a passenger er flight powered partly by a bio fuel manufactured from the camelina a plant, and is working closely with third-party rty research and technological institutes titutes to investigate what further fuel options ptions are available. At the influential World Bio Fuels Markets Conference, held in Amsterdam msterdam earlier this year, Jan Ernst de Groot, root, Managing Director KLM, passionately nately outlined what he thinks should be done within the aviation industry to pursue the development – and ultimate usage age – of bio fuels. “Reducing our carbon footprint rint will not be realised solely by the implementation of cost-based measures like emissions trading g schemes,” says De Groot. “A lott has already been achieved through h efficiency measures, but this has as to go hand in hand with technological al advancement. To make the use e of sustainable bio fuels a real possibility, sibility, this alternative technology has to be set in motion. KLM has already taken en action

by ssetting up a consortium that will not only conduct research into alternative fuels but will also develop them and – fuel ultimately – start their production. ultim “This is a huge ‘energy transition’ that “Th demands a multi-party, multi-track deman approach. There are a lot of parties which approa need to get involved – governments, suppliers, scientists –to name only a few. supplie “It is also vitally important that we consider the sustainability of conside manufacturing bio fuels. There should be manufa negative knock-on effects for food no neg chains, biodiversity or any other ecological consideration. To this end, we ecolog work very closely with the World Wide v Fund for Nature in The Netherlands, who supervises the strict sustainability criteria super applied to the eventual feedstock we will applie for our bio fuels.” use fo Johan van de Gronden, Director of the Joh World Wide Fund for Nature in The Wo Netherlands, endorses this view: “KLM Ne on the right track with its bio fuels is o policy. We realise the importance of policy researching different feedstocks for the researc manufacture of bio fuels, but we must man be careful that these processes don’t interfere with any existing food in chains and nature.” c

Banding together Funk for Life, a project set up by Swedish jazz trombonist Nils Landgren, his band Funk Unit, and the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières, provides musical instruments for the inhabitants of Kibera, a slum area near Nairobi, Kenya, and raises funds for the construction of a local clinic. You can read more about this inspiring initiative in our next (June) issue. Meanwhile, discover all about Funk for Life on www.funkforlife-contest.com

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Thanks to our network of over 900 destinations, every trip is a new opportunity to earn Miles. With over 100 partners worldwide, there are lots of ways to enjoy your Miles. Whether it’s a flight to a destination

you’ve always wanted to explore, a stay in a luxury hotel, or countless other ways to spend your Miles, the choice is yours. As you travel more and more with us, we reward your loyalty by multiplying the services you can enjoy, to make every trip a moment that stands apart.

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Whether you’re traveling to discover new places, enjoy family weekends or on business, it’s essential to make the most of every second. With the benefits that the Flying Blue frequent flyer programme offers, you become a privileged customer, recognized by AIR FRANCE and KLM and every SkyTeam alliance airline.

You can sign up online at klm.com or airfrance.com

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KLM FLYING BLUE NEWS KLM ENTERTAINMENT

Look at this! State-of-the-art entertainment is available on all intercontinental KLM ﬂights.* Just a few clicks will bring you to a virtual world of...

Watching and Listening Instantly access over 85 movies, available in various languages. Compile your own audio playlist or select a speciﬁc CD. Channels speciﬁcally devoted to Dutch movies, TV and music are also now available.

Interaction Text or e-mail messages via the IFE system a mile above the Atlantic!

Paid lounge access extended Following its successful introduction at Paris Charles de Gaulle* and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, paid lounge access for Silver Elite members is now being offered at a growing number of lounges operated

Stimulation Games and information galore - or learn a language.

KLM WELCOMES YOU AT HOUSTON

worldwide by AIR FRANCE, KLM and Delta Air Lines. Silver Elite members can make a payment by credit card or Award Miles (excluding Delta Air Lines) at the welcome desk of participating lounges. Please note that cash payments are not accepted by any airline. Paid lounge access is also available to all guests travelling with Platinum and Gold (Elite Plus) members. This privilege is provided in addition to the free guest that is already permitted subject to the lounge’s capacity, providing all guests are travelling with AIR FRANCE, KLM, Delta Air Lines or another SkyTeam airline on the same ﬂight and on the same day. For a list of participating AIR FRANCE, KLM and Delta Air Lines lounges, visit www.airfrance.com or www.klm.com *Excluding Terminal 2G and La Première lounges

‘INVICTUS’

THE LATEST INFLIGHT MOVIES

What’s cooking?

A Single Man (Drama) Brothers (Drama) Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky (Drama) Invictus (Drama) Leap Year (Comedy) Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Action/Adventure) Shutter Island (Drama) The Book Of Eli (Drama) The Hurt Locker (Action/Adventure) The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (Science Fiction/Fantasy)

What about attending that unique sports event you’ve always dreamed of? Or taking part in a delicious culinary adventure? Through a unique partnership with AIR FRANCE and KLM, Reasons2Travel is now offering Flying Blue members exclusive travel experiences. Private cooking classes in Spain are just some of the many packages that members can enjoy when they redeem their Award Miles. The selection changes frequently, so be sure to visit www.reasons2travel.com often!

Too much choice? Check out our online movie guide before your next ﬂight at www.klm.com (select: Prepare For Travel; On Board; Entertainment On Board). * With the exception of Economy Class on Boeing 747-400s, where phased retroﬁtting is currently in progress.

A TASTE OF SPAIN

Double the fun Available exclusively online, Promo Awards@ save you 50% on the Award Miles usually required for award tickets with KLM and AIR FRANCE. Promo Awards@ are updated every month – see the destinations currently available via the handy at-a-glance pages on KLM’s and AIR FRANCE’s websites – and travel is from European airports. Promo Awards@ are subject to availability so don’t delay! Log on now at www.klm.com or www.airfrance.com Holland Herald

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“A website you can rely on for all your travel needs”

Bags of time Extra baggage no longer means extra time and hassle at the airport. KLM has introduced a simple solution: with just a few clicks you can reserve and pay for extra baggage when you check in online at www.klm.com. By arranging this online, you not only save time at the airport, you also save 20% on the normal charges levied at the airport check-in desk.

One-stop shop KLM’s website offers much more than just ﬂight tickets. You’ll ﬁnd everything you need to get from home to your hotel and everything in between. Whether you require car rental, airport parking, or transport to and from a number of airports, it’s all available at the click of a button when you book your ticket. Our prices are never higher than bookings made directly with our partners.

KLM e-services make your travel planning faster, easier and more rewarding than ever. For example, you can tell us your travel experiences with the direct, easy-to-use ‘Contact us’ link via the ‘Customer Support’ tab on the website home page. Your communication can usually be handled within ﬁve days. KLM offers a full range of services via its website www.klm.com

MANY TRANSPORT OPTIONS AT WWW.KLM.COM

Comfort choice KLM now have some great choices to make your journey in Economy Class even more comfortable! To arrive rested for that important meeting, why not try the new Economy Comfort zone, in the front of the Economy Class cabin? It offers seats with 10 cm more legroom than standard seating, and which recline twice as far! Or you can also choose more comfort by opting for an extra legroom seat or a seat in a row of just 2. These preferred seats are very easy to arrange: when checking in online, or at self-service machines at the airport, they can be reserved for a nominal fee. Seats in the Economy Comfort zone can also be arranged via ‘Manage My Booking’ on www.klm.com: simply reserve up to 90 days before departure, and your comfort is assured!

KLM now on Facebook Social networking sites now reach millions of people worldwide. With this in mind, KLM recently launched its own Facebook page: www.facebook. com/klm. As well as keeping up to date with all the latest news, ‘friends’ of KLM can view (historical) video material and images, and take part in special promotions. You’ll become a KLM Facebook fan in no time! Holland Herald

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KLM PARTNERS

Our partners, your benefits AIR FRANCE KLM, Europe’s largest airline group, is a member of SkyTeam, an alliance of nine airlines and two associate airlines. This offers you a variety of benefits such as: 856 global destinations; access to more lounges worldwide; a coordinated timetable for improved connections; and more opportunities to earn Flying Blue Level and Award Miles. Award Miles can be spent on flights, or with

over 100 non-airline partners, such as Marriott and Hertz. Level Miles count towards a higher membership tier, each offering different beneﬁts such as access to airport lounges and extra

baggage allowance. Together with our new US joint venture partner, Delta Air Lines, we guarantee you a perfectly integrated network and superior customer service.

KLM and its main partners Founded: 1933 / Home base: Paris Fleet size: 427** / Passengers: 52 million WWW.AIRFRANCE.COM ** including Régional, Britair, Cityjet and VLM Airlines

Founded: 1928 / Home base: Atlanta Fleet size: 1,015 / Passengers: 170 million WWW.DELTA.COM Founded: 1919 / Home base: Amsterdam Fleet size: 210* / Passengers: 22 million WWW.KLM.COM * including KLM Cityhopper, Martinair and transavia.com

Other KLM partners Combined code-share and Flying Blue partners

Flying Blue partners

Code-share partners

You can earn and/or spend Miles with all SkyTeam alliance members and KLM’s Flying Blue partners in Flying Blue, AIR FRANCE KLM’s loyalty program. For detailed information visit www.klm.com or www.airfrance.com. A code-share partner means that even though you have booked a KLM ﬂight number, you may ﬁnd yourself travelling on a service operated by that partner.

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KLM PLANE FACTS Boeing 747-400

1920 May 17: the ﬁrst KLM ﬂight from London to Amsterdam.

1933 The Fokker F-XVIII Pelican sets a new record for the ﬂight Amsterdam-Jakarta of four days, four hours and 35 minutes.

1934 October: the McDonnell Douglas DC-2 Uiver wins ﬁrst prize in the handicap section, and second prize overall in the London-Melbourne Air Race.

920

11,500

64.44

390,100

415

70.67

yes!

(Combi 396,900)

(Combi 275)

(Combi 16)

35,000 (Combi)

1946 KLM launches its scheduled service between Amsterdam and New York.

Boeing 747-400ER Freighter

1960

KLM introduces the McDonnell Douglas DC-8 into its ﬂeet, marking the beginning of the ‘jet age’.

1971 KLM’s ﬁrst Boeing 747B heralds the start of the ‘wide-body’ age. 4

920

11,500

412,800

112,000

70.67

64.44

1989 KLM is the ﬁrst European airline to introduce the new generation 747-400s.

Boeing 777-300ER

2001 KLM is the ﬁrst European airline to introduce the next generation of 737-900s.

2005 KLM starts adding the ﬁrst of 12 Airbus A330-200 aircraft to its ﬂeet.

2008 KLM’s ﬁrst two (out of Artwork KLM ﬂeet: Hans Murris, KLM Engineering & Maintenance, SPL/WM

a total of six) Boeing 777-300ERs are put into operation.

900

12,000

64.80

351,543

425

73.86

yes!

2008 KLM begins a gradual introduction of the EMBRAER 190 to its Cityhopper ﬂeet, replacing some of its Fokker 100 aircraft.

Thanks to its efficient network, its modern fleet and many economical measures, KLM’s performance regarding fuel efficiency is one of the best in Europe. The website www. klm.com/csr gives full information on KLM’s corporate social responsibilty and sustainable air transport activities.

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Boeing 777-200ER

900

11,800

60.90

297,500

318

63.70

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KLM PLANE FACTS

McDonnell Douglas MD-11

880

11,000

51.96

280,300

285

61.21

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880

8,800

60.30

230,000

243

58.37

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Airbus A330-200

Boeing 737-900/800

Boeing 737-700

850

4,300

35.80

850

4,100

35.80

76,900

189

41.91

73,700

171

39.47

850

3,500

64,000

129

33.60

EMBRAER 190

Boeing 737-400/300

9 7

800 800

3,500 3,000

62,800

147

36.45

56,900

127

33.40

35.80

28.88 28.88

850

3,300

45,700

100

36.25

KEY

Fokker 100/70

28.72

SCALE: 1 CM = 6.3 M

NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT

740

2,400

28.08

743

2,400

28.08

44,400

100

35.53

38,000

30.91

MAX. TAKE-OFF WEIGHT (KG)

TELEPHONE ON BOARD

WINGSPAN (M)

RANGE (KM)

CRUISING SPEED (KM/H)

LENGTH (M)

MAXIMUM PASSENGERS

MAX. FREIGHT (KG)

Fleet data information valid at magazine publication date

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EUROPE AFRICA ASIA OCEANIA

Greenwich meridian Saint Petersburg

Moscow

London

Bucharest Yerevan Athens Algiers Tel Aviv

Teheran

Beirut Damascus

Cairo Dammam Riad

Kuwait Bahrain

Jeddah

N’Djamena Addis Ababa

Greenwich meridian

Equator

Kilimanjaro Dar es Salaam

KEYS AIR FRANCE KLM AIR FRANCE including codeshare destinations KLM including codeshare destinations See American and European stations on next pages.

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Cape Town

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Seoul International date date line line International

Tokyo

Manila Ho Chi Minh City

Singapore Equator

Denpasar

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Adelaide

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NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA

Prudhoe Bay (Deadhorse)

Bethel

Wrangell

Montreal

International date line

Havana

Aruba San Jose

Equator

Vitรณria

KEYS AIR FRANCE KLM AIR FRANCE including codeshare destinations KLM including codeshare destinations

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EUROPE

KEYS Greenwich meridian

AIR FRANCE KLM AIR FRANCE including codeshare destinations KLM including codeshare destinations

Saint Petersburg

Linköping Gothenburg Aalborg Edinburgh

Moscow

Copenhagen

Hamburg Bremen Hanover Warsaw London

Antwerp Brussels Frankfurt Luxemburg

Kraków

Vienna Basel Bern Geneva

Genua Santiago de Compostela

Venice Verona Bologna

Bucharest

Pisa

Barcelona

Thessaloniki

Napels

Valencia Palma

Lisbon

Palermo

Seville Malaga

Athens

Algiers Malta

Larnaca Beirut Damascus Tel Aviv - Jaffa

Madeira

Cairo

Tenerife Santa Cruz (Los Rodeos) de la Palma Tenerife Las Palmas (Reinasofía) de Gran Canaria

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SKYTEAM AIRPORT HUB GATES Amsterdam / Schiphol Airport, The Netherlands B34 B36

B30 B32

B22 B24

B26 B28

B18 B20 B16

B14

B35

B31

B27

B17

B23

B15

B13

M5 C14 C16

Gates C

C12

C13

Gates M

to C21 - C26

C10

C15 - C18

D14 D12 D68

T5 T4

Lounge 2

Schiphol World Avenue

Holland Boulevard

G5 G2

G9 G6 G8

Gates G

F7 F6

Gates F 7

E7 E9

E15

E17

Transfer desk E20

E19

E22

Gates E

Self-service transfer KLM Crown Lounge

Transfer desk Self-service transfer

Lounge 3

E18

D87

D43 D73

G11-16

2 1

D41 D71

6 Lounge 3 4 T9

D3 D5 D59 D7 D61 D63

Gates D

Gates B-C, D 59-87, M

D2 D4 D60 D8 D62 D64

D10 D66

D42 D44 D72 D46D74 D48 D76 D52 D78 D54 D82 5 D47 D56 D84 D49 D77 D86 D51 D79 D53 D81 D83 D55 D57 D85 D87

Schengen

Schiphol Plaza

Gates H

Lounge 1 D16 D18 D22 D24 5 D26 D21 D28 D23 D25 D27 D29 D31

M4 M3

T3 T2

C11

KLM flights arrive at / depart from gates B, C, D, E, F. Air France and Alitalia flights arrive at / depart from gates B and C. Korean Air flights arrive at / depart from gate G. Delta flights arrive at / depart from gate E. Czech Airlines flights arrive at / depart from gate D. Aeroflot flights arrive at / depart from gates B or G. For KLM passengers travelling to Antwerp (Thalys) and Rotterdam (NS): Please ensure you collect your luggage in Amsterdam and change your KLM (e-) ticket for a Thalys/NS ticket at the Netherlands Railways (NS ) desk at Schiphol Plaza (just past immigration).

to B1 - B8

Gates B

Passengers with access to KLM’s Crown Lounges and who are transferring to European (Schengen) ﬂights are kindly advised to use Crown Lounge 25, located near the Schengen gates behind passport control, when arriving on intercontinental ﬂights.

E24

KLM Crown Lounge

Top Level Second ﬂoor KLM Crown Lounge

Gates D KLM Crown Lounge

Paris / Charles De Gaulle Airport Terminal 2, France TERMINAL 2E TERMINAL 2A

TERMINAL 2C C86-C87 C84-C85 C82-C83 C88-C89

C80-C81

A48-A49 A46-A47 A44-A45

C90-C91

A42-A43

A50-A51

E51 E76

TERMINAL 2E GATES E51 TO E76

A40-A41

T F41-F43

F56

F54-F55

TERMINAL 2G GATES G21 TO G40

F21-F25

F44-F45 F46

F48 F52 F49 F51

F35

F26

F27

F34

F47

F53

F36

Thalys/RER/TGV Railway station

T D74 D76

D53-D54

D72-D73

D55-D56 D57-D58 D61-D62 D64-D65 D70-D71 D60-D61

B33-34 B31-B32 B21-B22 B23-B24 B26-B27-B28 B29-B30 B25

F28

F33

TERMINAL 2F Schengen

TERMINAL 2D

F29 F32 F31

TERMINAL 2B

F30

F50

KLM and Alitalia ﬂights arrive at / depart from Terminal 2F, Gates F21 to F36. Air France ﬂights arrive at / depart from Terminals 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F. Passport control / Security check

KEY A1 Check-in Self-Service Check-in

Gate Numbers Baggage Claim

Walking distance from point to point (average time in minutes)

Delta, AeroMexico, Korean Air and Aeroflot flights arrive at / depart from Terminal 2E. Czech Airlines flights arrive at / depart from Terminal 2D.

Self-service transfer

Landside connection shuttle to/from Terminal 2G

Transfer desk

Transfer by shuttle 1 outside Customs Area

Air France Lounge Transfer by train

Transfer by shuttle bus inside Customs Area Transfer by shuttle bus inside Customs Area, only between 7:30am and 4:15pm

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CENTRAL STATION

VVV AMSTERDAM TOURIST OFFICE ANNE FRANK HOUSE BEURS VAN BERLAGE

NEMO MUSEUM

THE NIEUWE KERK

WESTERKERK

VAN PAMPUS

ROYAL PALACE

MARITIME MUSEUM

NIEUWMARKT

TRAMLINE

DIAMOND CENTER

RAILWAY

GASSAN DIAMONDS

RED LIGHT DISTRICT

AMSTERDAM HISTORICAL MUSEUM

ZUIDERKERK

REMBRANDT HOUSE

MUSEUM DISTRICT

WATERLOOPLEIN FLOWER MARKET

KEY

HORTUS BOTANICUS

OPERA HOUSE

WATERLOOPLEIN JEWISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM HERMITAGE AMSTERDAM STADSSCHOUWBURG

JORDAAN ARTIS

IMPORTANT BUILDING RAILWAY STATION METRO STATION

FOAM

ZOO MAGERE BRUG

GENERAL ATTRACTION

CARRÉ THEATRE WEESPERSTRAAT

MUSEUM CHURCH

RIJKSMUSEUM

THEATRE

FILMMUSEUM VAN GOGH MUSEUM

MARKET TOURIST OFFICE HEINEKEN EXPERIENCE CONCERTGEBOUW

ALBERT CUYP MARKET

WIBAUTSTRAAT

Hand baggage rules at EU airports To increase passenger safety, security rules for hand luggage are in place for all ﬂights, in accordance with European Union regulations. When passing through security control, you will be required to present liquids, gels, pastes, lotions and aerosols separately, in individual containers of not more than 100ml, packaged in a re-sealable, transparent plastic bag (maximum volume 1 litre, 1 bag per person).

Airport shopping in the EU

Airport shopping outside the EU

Within the European Union, liquids and gels that you purchase after passing through passport control, or on board the aircraft will be packaged and sealed for you, together with the receipt. The unbroken seal is valid for 24 hours.

If you buy liquids or gels at a non-EU airport and change planes at an EU airport, your purchases will be conﬁscated at the EU airport security check. This can also happen for purchases you make on board an aircraft operated by an airline from a non-EU country. For further information visit www.klm.com

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Animal products To prevent the spread of animal diseases, you are prohibited from entering the EU with meat, meat products, milk and milk products. Small quantities for personal use are permitted on arrival from Andorra, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland. For further information visit http://europa.eu.int.

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KLM FIT FOR FLYING

Our handy hints can help you to stay feeling great both during and after the ﬂight. Exercises should be performed slowly with steady, even breathing 10 TIMES

15 TIMES

Feet

Ankles

With your heels on the ﬂoor, stretch your toes upwards. Then, keeping your toes on the ﬂoor, stretch your heel upwards.

Rotate your foot ﬁrst in one direction and then the other.

Relax whilst flying Statistics show that flying is much safer than many situations in our daily lives The crew in control of the plane are highly trained and experienced KLM aircraft are maintained and designed to withstand all sorts of turbulence Try to relax – breathe in deeply through your nose, hold for three seconds and exhale slowly KLM partner, VALK Foundation, can offer support to people with a fear of flying. Visit www.valk.org or call +31 71 5273733

30 TIMES

Knees Raise your leg, tensing the muscles of your thigh.

5 TIMES

10 TIMES

Shoulders

Legs

With your hands on your thighs, rotate your shoulders in a circular motion.

Bend forward slightly. Wrap your hands around your knee and raise it to your chest. Hold for 15 seconds.

During the ﬂight

15 TIMES

Back and arms Place both feet ﬂat on the ground and hold in your stomach. Bend forward, moving your hands down your legs.

Reducing jetlag

Ear pain? Pinch your nose shut, close your mouth and swallow or blow out against your closed mouth. Alternatively, chew gum Stimulate your circulation by walking around in the cabin and stretching Avoid sitting with your legs crossed as this restricts circulation Taking your shoes off might be more comfortable Drink plenty of water and not too much alcohol, tea or coffee

Start adjusting your body clock to the time zone of your destination the night before departure by going to bed earlier or later Don’t eat too heavily the night before you leave, or drink too much coffee or alcohol Eat protein-rich meals at times that are normal for your new time zone At your destination, take light exercise, such as a walk Spend at least 30 minutes in daylight

The only electronic devices which may be used during the flight and ground stop are: • Those with a ‘flight mode’ or ‘flight safe’ setting. This must be activated before the aircraft doors are closed. • Laptops, if the WLAN/ WiFi is turned off. • Electronic games, MP3, DVD and CD players.

Drinks are served one at to passengers occupying their assigned seats. For safety reasons, the purser may close the bar. Passengers are not permitted to drink alcoholic beverages brought on board with them.

HOUSE RULES All electronic devices must be turned off completely whilst walking to/from the aircraft, and

during take-off, approach and landing. Mobile phones may be used on board the aircraft as long as the aircraft doors are open (subject to local regulations).

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Smoking, including artiﬁcial cigarettes, such as ‘SuperSmokers’, is strictly forbidden at all times on KLM ﬂights.

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Skin Caviar Firming Complex Let your skin glow! This lightweight, silky emulsion provides firming and line-smoothing action with exceptional skin radiance that suits men and women equally. In the air and on the ground! Earn 178 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €110

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Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Cream This luxurious new eye treatment improves skin’s elasticity and firmness to provide an optimised lifting result. The caviarinfused cream reduces puffiness and dark circles, while smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines around the eye area. Pure luxury! 20ml.

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Anti-Wrinkle Skin Treatment Discover why StriVectin® is the world’s best-selling prestige skin treatment. This travel-ready kit features three proven products: StriVectin-SD®, the original “stretch-mark cream turned anti-wrinkle phenomenon™” for face and body; StriVectin-SD® Eye Cream to reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes for a fresh, young look; and StriVectin® Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum™, to fight wrinkles while you sleep. An exclusive offer for our airline customers! Earn 178 Flying Blue Miles

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Eight Hour Essential Set The preferred travel partners of models and make-up artists. Famed for their incredible restorative abilities, these skincare classics soothe, restore, calm and renew your skin. *Comes with free skin Protectant.

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Happy Hands Kit Enjoy L’Occitane’s renowned hand care expertise in a unique collection of six products created for luxury all-round care. Quality ingredients like nourishing shea butter, relaxing and soothing lavender and verbena will keep your hands soft and delicately perfumed. 6 x 30ml. ICA

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Pastel Eye Palette This elegant mirrored palette with soft pastels, shimmering metallics and a liner shade is perfect for day and night use. The dual-ended brush lets you apply both shadow and liner perfectly. Shades: Ivory, Baby Pink, Champagne Quartz, Platinum, Iced Blue, Rockstar and Mahogany. Earn 80 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €50

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Travel Studio Make-up Palette This travel-friendly mini make-up studio with mascara and brushes goes wherever you go. There’s no better way to keep all of Dior’s indispensable shades and incomparable textures to hand at all times. Special Travel Edition. Earn 100 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €63

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Star Bronzer Magic bronzing brush for body and face. Touches of sunshine from a delicate brush enhance the natural colour of skin and brighten the radiance of suntan. Instantly leaves your complexion looking luminous and wonderfully sensual. Earn 60 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €39

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Long Last Glosswear A Travel Retail Exclusive – lip gloss juiced up to give 8 hours of lasting shine and protection with SPF 15. Enjoy five mini sticks in ultra-wearable neutral shades. Allergy tested, 100% fragrance free. Earn 56 Flying Blue Miles

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Chloé Chloé is a soft rose fragrance, intensified with top notes of delicate peony, freesia and a base of sensual cedar wood, amber and honey. It’s a whole new way to wear Chloé. Eau de Parfum 50ml.

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Flowerbykenzo This new summer fragrance is a burst of joy – a sparkling floral scent where mandarin, ginger and lychee cheerfully contrast with suave notes of Parma violet, freesia and white musk. Eau de Toilette 50ml natural spray. Earn 78 Flying Blue Miles

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Deluxe Travel Collection Women’s Miniatures Five great fragrances from Calvin Klein, perfect for the sophisticated modern woman. This exclusive collection consists of: Obsession, Eternity Moment, Euphoria, Secret Obsession and Eternity. Total 24ml Eau de Parfum. Earn 74 Flying Blue Miles

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Versus A fresh, intense and enveloping fragrance for the modern, confident, and seductive woman. Romantic and intense, compelling and melodious, feminine and strong are the contrasting characteristics that make the fragrance unique. Versus is pure energy! Eau de Toilette 50ml. Earn 90 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €56

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Miss Dior Chérie l’Eau Fresh, radiant, youthful, elegant and ever so slightly impertinent. Introducing Miss Dior Chérie L’eau, the fragrance for Christian Dior’s little darlings. Orange essence, a gardenia accord and white musk give this fresh and sparkling floral composition a joyful sensuality. Eau de Toilette 50ml Spray Earn 96 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €60

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Miniatures Coffret Les Parfums de Dior 2010 Miss Dior Chérie L’Eau, Dolce Vita, J’adore, Hypnotic Poison, Dior Addict 2. Give in to the magic of Dior’s top five fragrances for women, beautifully brought together in an elegant case. Special Travel Edition. Total 22.5ml Earn 76 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €48

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J’adore The signature of absolute femininity, Dior J’adore is an eternal fragrance both magnificent and mysterious. With its opulent fruity floral bouquet, this is a scent that will linger long in the memory. Eau de Parfum Spray 50ml. Earn 126 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €79

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Believe For Her A wonderful fragrance for the elegant woman. The fragrance opens on a floral, fruity note of rose petals, peony and magnolia, softly blending with the aroma of fresh grapefruit and finally settling into a spicy, powdery note of pink peppercorn and vanilla honey. Eau de Parfum 30ml.

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Earn 196 Flying Blue Miles

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Believe For Him An exclusive fragrance for the successful and refined man. The fragrance unfolds with warm spicy notes of cypress and vetiver that melt into a heart of cashmere wood with a woody base of sensual musk. Eau de Parfum 30ml. ICA

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Eternity For Men Summer Experience the cool beauty of first light on a summer’s day in this fresh masculine fragrance. Opens with a zesty blend of kumquat and bergamot, fused with spicy cardamom and cedar leaf. A drydown of exotic woods combined with an unexpected hint of salt sea mist invokes the sensuality of summer. Eau de Toilette 100ml. Earn 80 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €50

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CK One Summer A fragrance that captures the spirit and energy of summer. One summer opens with a juicy cocktail of succulent pear and mandarin. Violet leaves and water lily then create a vibrant heart, while rich textural notes of vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood wrap the fragrance for a soothing finish. Fresh, enticing and fun. Eau de Toilette 100ml. Earn 68 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €43

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Men’s Deluxe Miniature Collection Ideal for the modern man on the move, this all-time favourite collection consists of: Obsession for Men, Euphoria Men, Calvin Klein Man, Eternity for Men, CK One. Total 50ml.

ICA

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1 Million Paco Rabanne revives the myth of the seducer with verve and humour in his new fragrance 1 Million. A gold ingot bottle, the object of all desires, encloses a daring perfume: the contrast between a fresh and sparkling note, spicy blossom heart and sensual leather base is perfect. Eau de Toilette 100ml. Earn 108 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €68

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Allure Homme Sport Chanel has created a brand new spray design for the masculine scent Allure, combining sparkling and energizing freshness with sensuality. Practical and original, the Sport spray slips easily into a pocket or sports bag. Eau de Toilette 3x 20ml. Earn 94 Flying Blue Miles Local Price €59

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Acqua Di Gio Homme Value Set A contemporary expression of masculinity, this scent balances the sparkling freshness of persimmon against the woody softness of white musk. This special airline set comprises one travelsized 50ml bottle of Eau de Toilette and one 50ml bottle of aftershave balm. *Comes with free 50ml Aftershave Balm Earn 86 Flying Blue Miles

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Armani Miniatures This unique collector’s set perfectly expresses Armani’s conception of man – sophisticated, mysterious, sensual and, above all, masculine. Own the entire Giorgio Armani men’s fragrance range from Eau Pour Homme to Attitude Eau de Toilette. Total 25ml. - Earn 68 Flying Blue Miles

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The One for Men Dolce&Gabbana The One for Men exudes elegance and sensuality, for the modern hedonist who never passes by unnoticed. A spicy, oriental fragrance, it is based on the harmony of tobacco with refined boisé notes. Eau de Toilette 50ml. Earn 88 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €55

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Elegance is an attitude

Stefanie Graf

Andre Agassi

HydroConquest

www.longines.com

Longines supports the Andre Agassi Foundation and Children For Tomorrow.

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HydroConquest This elegant and high performance sports diving watch features a unidirectional turning diving bezel. High-quality Swiss quartz movement. Its scratchproof anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects a blue dial featuring luminescent hour markers and hands. Stainless steel bracelet with double safety folding clasp and diving extension. Screw down crown and case back. Date aperture and water resistant to 300 meters (~ 1,000 feet). Earn 1090 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €650

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Presence Automatic This elegant round “Presence” model in yellow gold houses a high-quality self-winding movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Scratch-resistant sapphire glass, black leather strap. Swiss-made movement. Earn 998 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €600

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Business Time Watch Swiss-made quartz watch with week-calendar, day date and moonphase. Gold-plated, stainless steel casing with scratch-proof, sapphire crystal

Red arrowhand reads week number and month

glass. Brown leather strap. Handmade and individually numbered. Swiss-made movement. Earn 790 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €595

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Slimline Watch This ultra-slim men’s quartz watch from Frederique Constant is as elegant as you would expect. Swiss-made, it features gold-plated, stainless steel casing, brown leather strap and scratch-proof, sapphire crystal glass. Each watch is handmade and individually numbered. Swiss-made movement. Earn 490 Flying Blue Miles

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PRC200 Chronograph Watch This smart-looking timepiece features a stainless-steel case, screw-down case back and crown, and leather strap with deployant buckle. Swiss-made, 4-jewel quartz movement. Chronograph with add and split functions, 30-minute and 1/10 second counters, and central 60-second hand. Earn 470 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €295

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Revenge Dual Time Built with Swiss military precision, this outstanding watch offers a quality Swiss-made movement with large date display and dual time function. The dial and hands remain luminous for at least 5-6 hours. Stainless steel, mineral glass case, brown calfskin strap. Earn 398 Flying Blue Miles

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Aviation G-Shock Watch Casio have poured all their latest technology into this unbreakable, nonstop and self-adjusting timepiece. Featuring a unique shock resistant construction, solar-powered rechargeable battery and multi-band 6 radio control time adjustment technology. Case material: stainless steel and resin. With stopwatch, timer, alarm function and more! Earn 498 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €350

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Newport Watch Combining classic elegance with power, functionality and contemporary design. The polished steel case is water resistant to 50 metres and features an alluring antique white multifunction dial. The brown croco embossed leather strap adds a touch of class. Earn 238 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €149

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Gents Chronograph Watch Outstanding gents pilot watch with solid stainless steel case and black chronograph dial with calendar and luminous hands. Featuring rotating inner tachymeter bezel and integrated black leather strap. Water resistant to 10 ATM. Earn 198 Flying Blue Miles

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Quaterman Watch A masterpiece of understated elegance, the Quaterman’s alligator brown leather strap complements the clean curves of its brushed steel case. With etched steel bezel and day/date window. Earn 118 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €73

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Chronograph Watch This sleek, black 3-hand chronograph (min/sec/24-hour) from BOSS features quartz movement and date function. The textured dial with luminescent hands and indexes is completed by a smart unidirectional rotating bezel. Earn 730 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €455

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Multifunction Watch This stylish rectangular multifunction watch caters to the man who wants more than just a watch but is not necessarily looking for a chronograph. The polished inner dial has three sub-dials with day, the date and 24hour display. Featuring crocodile-pattern leather strap with pin buckles. Earn 398 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €255

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Sports Watch Aerodynamic design influences this large-sized sports watch, which combines elegance with a cool and casual style. This aviation-inspired timepiece has multifunction movement, with luminescent hour markers, an off-white dial, and a 46mm stainless steel case and brown leather strap. Water resistant to 5 ATM. Earn 318 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €199

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Evo Swiss Railway Watch Evo timepieces are distinguished by their simple lines and classic watch face with iconic bold red second hand. Featuring midsize round white dial, quartz movement, stainless steel case 35mm, curved mineral glass case and large date display. Earn 238 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €149

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Sports Watch Orange Another stand-out sports watch for gents or ladies. Orange case, orange plastic strap with the Superdry logo plus white dial with black hands and numerals. Earn 80 Flying Blue Miles

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Sports Watch Black This cool unisex sports watch features a black case and black plastic strap with the Superdry logo, with black hands and numerals on an orange dial. Bold and beautiful. Earn 80 Flying Blue Miles

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Baxter Leather Bracelet Black leather bracelet with typically stylish Baxter weave design and metal clasp. Earn 78 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €49

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Axis Watch The elegant Axis gents watch from Police features bevelled mineral glass, a black rubber strap with leather details and black dial. Earn 218 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €139

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Soho Men’s Bracelet with Diamond The new cult urban accessory for men from Italy. Hand-painted stainless steel and black caoutchouc (natural rubber) with a 0.01 carat full-cut natural diamond and black enamel. Self-adjustable, comfortable and unbreakable. Earn 158 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €99

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Diver Chic Chronograph White ceramic Mother-of-pearl dial Swiss Made Gcwatches.com

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Diver Chic Ceramic Watch This prestigious ceramic timepiece is offered in highpolished white ceramic, complete with a ceramic bezel and bracelet. The stunning three-counter Swiss chronograph is housed in a bold 38.5mm case. Earn 718 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €459

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Gc-1 Rose Gold Watch Performance and luxury have rarely combined to such elegant effect as in this must-have timepiece. With its striking 44mm case, each Gc-1 chronograph offers bold, masculine appeal and exclusively engineered high-precision Swiss chronograph movement. Gc Watches robustly fuse sports chic with functionality and sophistication. Earn 958 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €599

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Miami Collection Watch Be an ambassador of glamour! This exquisite Swiss-made watch brings together sophisticated design and high quality details. The exclusive additional interchangeable black case cover and genuine patent leather strap allow for four different looks to reflect seasonal fashion trends. With sapphire glass, chronograph and date functions. Earn 1300 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €890

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Octea Sport Watch Inspired by diving watches, the Octea Sport brings together the perfection of Swiss quartz movement and the sophisticated appeal of crystal. Sporty and chic with double-level 39mm dial, strong numbering, hand-applied indexes, luminescent hands and robust non-reflecting sapphire crystal. Comes with crystal-set prune rubber strap. Waterproof until 50 meters deep. Swiss-made. Earn 1050 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €660

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Beyond Elegance

When it comes to perfection, luxury and style Moni Ducci adds more charisma & magic to your persona like never before

www.moniducci.com

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Ladies Quartz Watch This classy timepiece from Moni Ducci features motherof-pearl dial and bezel embellished with crystals attached to a black genuine leather strap. Swiss movement. Earn 358 Flying Blue Miles

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Ladies Stainless Steel Watch An elegant timepiece featuring chronograph gold-plated case with sparkling crystals, roman numeral dial and stingray brown leather strap. Earn 398 Flying Blue Miles

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Crystal Bracelet Watch This elegant timepiece is the perfect accessory for your evening wardrobe. The white dial sits on a rectangular stainless steel case and the clasp is studded with numerous bright stones. With quartz movement and mineral crystal glass. Earn 238 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €149

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Fly Watch This delicate Swiss-made timepiece is inspired by the sleek curves, simplicity and open design of a bird cage. A modern, circular silvered face juxtaposes with architecturally designed stainless steel arches. The sculptural bangle has a buckle closure accented by a sun-brushed silver dial and nickel polished hands, finished in mineral glass. Earn 338 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €210

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Elegant Ladies Watch Classic ladies timepiece from D&G featuring stainless steel case with mineral glass and black dial, Jacquars cross-grain fabric strap and stone set links. Earn 220 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €137

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Autograph Watch If you’re looking to make a bold style statement this season, this is the perfect watch! Beautiful and elegant, it comes with crystal accents, a polished surface, scripted logo and pierced patterns. Embracing the ever-popular Guess logo, you just can’t help but feel glamorous as the watch glimmers when it catches the light. Earn 298 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €189

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Fashion Watch Women’s chronograph stainless steel watch with Swarovski crystals, date indicator and adjustable leather strap with folding buckle. THIS EXCLUSIVE ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE ON ANY OTHER AIRLINE. Earn 378 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €259

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Crystal Watch This chic timepiece is definitely for the woman who wears fame well. A bold yet undeniably elegant design features a slick stainless steel case and bracelet with Swarovski crystals that light the bezel and a silver sunray dial with date readout. Earn 198 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €129

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Jewellery Set Elegant matching necklace and earrings, crafted in rhodium-plated silver with 4 genuine rubies, these beautiful pieces will add sparkle to everything from day wear to sophisticated evening attire. Earn 198 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €155

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Dual Time Watch The most feminine and cosmopolitan statement for world travellers. This stylish timepiece has a dual time zone display with major cities gracing its dial, a bezel embellished with crystals and a crown set with a genuine ruby. Earn 198 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €125

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Bangle Watch Set There’s no more gorgeous way to keep the time than with this lovely stainless steel women’s watch and matching blue flower diamante bangle. The timepiece has an adjustable strap and blue dial and is decorated with beautiful blue crystals. Earn 198 Flying Blue Miles

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American Ladies Watch From the ’American Woman Collection’ by Tommy Hilfiger. Stainless steel quartz watch with signature H case, mineral crystal glass cover and double oiled leather straps in red and navy with canvas top-stitching. Two-year guarantee. Earn 190 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €120

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Colour Code Watches Swatch goes back to its roots with these bright, shiny watches: Just White (white 123), Dragon Fruit (pink 124), Fresh Papaya (orange 157) and Up-Wind (blue 125). Each has a shiny plastic strap in a single, solid colour with matching case and dial. Creative, colourful, plastic – it’s your choice for this summer.

ICA

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Earn 60 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €38

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Baby Doll Necklace Fashionable and pretty 120cm sautoir with X-treme Lustre pearls in three exquisite colours: pink, mauve and salmon. *Comes with an exclusive gift of X-treme Lustre pearl earrings. Earn 178 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €141

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Star Pearl Watch An imposing watch with beautifully decorated crystal stones on a rhodium-plated case, mother-of-pearl dial and Japanese precision movement. Adjustable length bracelet with 5mm X-treme Lustre pearls. Comes in a luxurious windowed jewellery box. Earn 278 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €179

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Cosmic Pendant & Earrings Be in harmony with the universe! This beautiful and simple cosmic charm consists of a 10mm black pearl nested in a rhodium-plated sterling silver oval on a black silk strap which is adjustable up to 65cm. Comes as a set with matching X-treme Lustre pearl earrings. Earn 150 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €119

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Fashion Necklace & Earrings Ultra-colourful and ultra-feminine, the new Guess silver-plated heart bracelet and earring set gives you the ideal opportunity to make a bold fashion statement this summer and create a unique look. Together with coordinated earrings with crystal accents, it is sure to draw admiring glances. KLM exclusive. Earn 178 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €118

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Heart Box Set Heart to heart! Guess presents a stunning goldplated set comprising necklace and earrings in time for summer. These essentially feminine pieces come in a colourful heart-shaped box and are sure to capture every girl’s heart. Earn 98 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €65

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Heart Bracelet Strong yet feminine, this silver-plated chain bracelet alternates variously sized hearts with Guess scripted details for an ultimately fashionable effect. Earn 118 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €79

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Gloria Pendant Bold, playful and beautiful, this heart-shaped necklace marries the latest Italian design with the renowned handcraft traditions of the Venetian glass masters to create a unique and wonderful piece. Earn 80 Flying Blue Miles

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Multicoloured Necklace and Bracelet This elegant set of perfectly matching necklace and bracelet is hand-made using genuine glass beads, each coated in 24- carat gold leaf. Crafted according to the centuries-old traditions of the Venetian glass masters. Earn 140 Flying Blue Miles

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Pearl Set 45cm (18-inch) necklace with 7mm pearls and security chain, with matching pin earrings. Pearls guaranteed for 10 years. Earn 218 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €180

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9-Pair Earring Set Feed your desires with this superb collection of gorgeous gold-plated and rhodium-plated earrings, set with pearls and crystals. Nickelpoor. *Comes with free earrings. Earn 78 Flying Blue Miles

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Watch and Jewellery Set This unique Pierre Cardin collection includes a quartz rectangular black-dial watch with diamanté case detail and a black strap, matching diamanté earrings in rhodium plate, a complementary teardrop pendant and earring duo, all in an elegant white leather-look box. One-year international guarantee. Nickel-poor. *Comes with free necklace Earn 158 Flying Blue Miles

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Pendant Set Six individual pendants from Pierre Cardin featuring 3 gold-plated and 3 rhodium-plated pendants with Austrian crystals. Comes in foldable jewellery case. Nickel-poor. Earn 78 Flying Blue Miles

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Pearl Necklace There are some pieces no jewellery box should be without. Take this Ti Sento white shell pearl necklace and sterling silver, rhodium-plated pendant with pavé set white zirconias – simply dazzling. Earn 298 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €198

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Silver Ring A bold and stylish ring designed to steal the show. Ti Sento has created this iconic sterling silver, rhodium-plated band to dress up any outfit, any time. Diameter 18mm. Earn 198 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €129

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Charm Bracelet You can’t go wrong with the top basic colour pallet of our time. Black, white and grey tones in pearls, beads and charms make up this modern classic from Ti Sento. *Comes with free earrings. Earn 398 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €269

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Crystal Heart Pendant A lavish rhodium-plated heart in clear crystal pavé. Featuring heart cut-outs on the reverse and a pavé foldover clasp. A long and lovely look! Chain length 90cm. Earn 250 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €160

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Giselle Blue Jewellery Set Feminine and delicate, this set comprises an elegant Y-shaped necklace with an asymmetric twist and a pair of rhodium-plated stud earrings. Blue beads combine with blue and clear crystal to reflect various tones of alluring aquamarine and deeper shades of blue. Earn 258 Flying Blue Miles

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Flower Ashling Necklace A gorgeous rainbow of sparkling crystals, the bold and beautiful Ashling Pendant is sure to turn heads. Featuring violet multistrand and adjustable closure with crystal bead. Length 38cm. Earn 198 Flying Blue Miles

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Elegant Bracelet This wonderful Gold Silk matching bracelet is equally stylish worn separately or as the perfect companion piece to the necklace. Classic and versatile to compliment any outfit. 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver. Earn 178 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €110

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Elegant Necklace An exceptional necklace that looks stunning and feels soft, silky and luxurious. Made from 20 strands of Gold Silk, meticulously crafted and individually hand strung. 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver. Length 45cm. Earn 398 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €248

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Psydélic Blue Scarabée Pendant This sensual and sophisticated crystal drop pendant is hand-faceted and set in silver. A unique technique known as ‘scarabée’ allows it to capture and magnify the light to create an iridescent effect. Beautifully hung on a silk black cord with adjustable strap. Earn 360 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €225

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Glitter Glamour Pendant This season’s must-have, a superb display of craftsmanship featuring an array of coloured crystals captured in an elaborate 3D form. Can be matched with a whole range of colours. Complemented by a rhodium-plated chain. Earn 178 Flying Blue Miles

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Gold Hearts Bracelet Three romantic hearts and dots in solid 18-carat gold adorn this unique stretchable bracelet in surgical steel. A stylish combination of luxury and comfort to accompany you from busy mornings to club nights. Entirely made in Italy by Nomination. Earn 160 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €104

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Gold Heart Ring Unique ring in stretchable surgical steel with 18-carat gold heart and dots – fits all sizes from 11 to 19. A glamorous piece to match your Nomination bracelet. Contemporary luxury, entirely made in Italy by Nomination. Earn 90 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €56

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Fusion Pendant on Leather Cord True luxury by Georg Jensen. From the famous Fusion collection, we have selected this special pendant in yellow, red and white 18-carat gold. The piece comes with a cool and contemporary woven leather cord. THIS EXCLUSIVE ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE ON ANY OTHER AIRLINE. Earn 1190 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €745

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Magic Ring Designer Regitze Overgaard has stayed true to her ideals in crafting this fine piece of expressive jewellery in 18-carat yellow gold, a ring that is at once simple and magical. THIS EXCLUSIVE ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE ON ANY OTHER AIRLINE. To adjust ring size, please contact: internationalcustomerservice@georgjensen.com Earn 1390 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €900

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Farasha White-Gold Ring An 18-carat white-gold ring set with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds (total 0.13 ct) and genuine multicoloured gemstones, including amethyst, peridot, topaz, citrine and rhodolite. Ø 18mm. Certificate enclosed.

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Earn 998 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €769

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8 Diamond Ring 18-carat, self-adjustable ring, set with 8 diamonds (total 0.16 carat, Wesselton P1). Certificate enclosed. Earn 978 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €849

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Diamond Earrings 18-carat, white-gold earrings set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds (total 0.21 carat Wesselton P1). Certificate enclosed. Earn 698 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €505

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Swinging Diamond Heart This 14-carat heart pendant holds a swinging 0.10 carat brilliant-cut diamond (Wesselton P1) in a wonderful three-dimensional design. The piece is strung on a sterling silver necklace adjustable from 42 to 45 cm. Certificate enclosed. Earn 598 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €425

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Star Watch The Montblanc Star Xl watch is a classic timepiece with a 40 mm stainless steel case and domed sapphire crystal. The silver-coloured guilloché dial with date display and luminescent hands and numerals create an aura of discreet and timeless elegance. With Swiss-made quartz movement and black calfskin strap. Earn 1398 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €860

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Meisterstück Classique Ballpoint Ballpoint pen with twist mechanism and large capacity refill contained in a black resin casing with gold-plated fittings. Earn 440 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €265

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Passport Holder High-quality calf leather passport holder with logo lining, featuring a platinum-plated Montblanc star logo on the front cover. Size: 14 x 10cm. Earn 198 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €120

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Starwalker Fineliner This Fineliner is made of black precious resin with a floating Montblanc Star in a transparent cap top and highly polished platinum-plated fittings. Filling included. Earn 440 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €265

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Meisterstück Travel Wallet High-quality calfskin travel wallet with Montblanc unique deep shine and black Jacquard lining. Featuring 13 pockets for credit cards, 1 large pocket for flight ticket, 1 coin pocket, loop for writing instrument and more. The cover bears the famous Montblanc emblem set in a palladium-plated ring.

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Earn 540 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €325

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BOSS Black Menswear Silk Tie Smart and imposing, this fashionable patterned high quality silk tie is packed in an exclusive Hugo Boss box. Choose from three distinguished designs or add all three to your wardrobe. Width 8.5cm.

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Available on intercontinental flights. Earn 118 Flying Blue Miles

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Reversible Belt This classy BOSS belt adds flair to any outfit. Made of the finest calf leather, it can be worn as either a black or a brown belt, depending on your look. The belt is 110cm long and individually adjustable, and comes with two steel buckles. Earn 178 Flying Blue Miles

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Wallet Black calf leather wallet from BOSS containing one coin pocket, two bill compartments, two open pockets and five card pockets. Earn 130 Flying Blue Miles

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Black Sunglasses These stylish piano-black sunglasses will ensure that your eyes always have 100% UV-protection. Timeless and right up to date, featuring the iconic double G logo. Supplied with Gucci certificate as well as golden case and cleaning cloth. Earn 310 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €195

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The Ultimate Beach Dress No more difficult, awkward sarongs – the Saress is simple and easy to slip on and uses no knots or ties. Slip the Saress around your back and thread opposite arms through for an easy and elegant flattering beach dress in seconds. Timeless, cool, comfortable and creasefree. Universal size with adjustable straps. Earn 58 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €36

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Silk Cashmere Mosaic Scarf Hand-screened and graded in tones of grey, the mosaic pattern in this silk cashmere wrap is a thing of beauty. Light and luxurious, it is perfect for different seasons and generously proportioned. 70 x 200 cm, 50% cashmere, 50% silk. Earn 178 Flying Blue Miles

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Very Intelligent Pocket Introducing the VIP – Very Intelligent Pocket – a new accessory that will make your life so much easier! The VIP is a separate handbag interior that contains all you need and can be transferred from one bag to another. Contains 9 convenient compartments in a smart, soft material. Earn 58 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €36

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Faulkner Reading Glasses +2.0 These stylish reading glasses offer fashionable design at an affordable price. Featuring scratch-resistant aspheric lenses, precisely aligned lens centres, spring hinges and lightweight, durable optical quality materials. Earn 50 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €39

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Silhouette International Schmied AG, adidas Global Licensee, adidas, the 3-Bars logo, and the 3-Stripes mark are registered trademarks of the adidas Group

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Adivista Sunglasses The all-round new sports sunglasses from Adidas. Multi-adjustable temples and nose pads ensure optimum fit, whatever your sport, while special filters enhance contrast and balance changing light conditions, helping avoid fatigue of eyes. Impact/shatter-proof and scratch-resistant lenses for safety. Earn 280 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €175

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Pilot Black Sunglasses These Seventies-inspired sunglasses ooze glamour with their metropolitan unisex design, teardrop lenses and skinny temples with Emporio Armani logo. *Comes with a free leather cord with Armani pendant and a lens protector. Earn 258 Flying Blue Miles

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Sunglasses Look good, feel good with Police unisex Italian-made metal rim sunglasses. These high-quality shades offer the ultimate balance between fashion and UV protection.

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Earn 258 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €170

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Titanium Aviator Sunglasses The lightest sunglasses on Earth at only 8 grams. A highly flexible yet durable titanium chassis ensures optimum and comfortable fit and is absolutely maintenance free. The green lenses are shatter/impact-proof as well as scratch-resistant. Earn 318 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €209

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Titanium Black Sunglasses These unisex Silhouette folding rimless sunglasses are made of titanium, making them highly flexible and durable, as well as extremely light. Shatter- and impact-proof lenses with water-repellent coating and anti-reflection layers. 100 % UV A-, B-, C-protection. Earn 338 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €210

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Reader Touch Edition with Leather Cover & 250 Books Carry hundreds of books in your hand luggage! The Reader from Sony is a compact, digital ‘eBook’ with touch screen and E Ink® technology for a natural reading experience, even in sunlight. With built-in English dictionary. Mac and PC compatible. Memory stick with 250 books included (50 Dutch, 100 English, 100 French) – download more from bol.com. Recharge required only after 7,000 pages. READY TO USE ON BOARD!

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on intercontinental flights. Earn 670 Flying Blue Miles

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335

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Noise Cancelling Inner-Ear Headphones These advanced inner-ear headphones (MDR-NC33) reduce ambient noise and provide a quieter environment to enhance your audio experience. The 13.5mm driver unit reproduces vocal and instrumental sound with vivid clarity. Convenient in-flight plug adapter and battery included – use it now!

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Earn 192 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €120

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Noise Cancelling Overband Headphones Hear only what you want to hear! These advanced headphones (MDR-NC40) reduce ambient noise by up to 80% and provide a quieter environment to enhance your audio entertainment. The overband structure is foldable and very comfortable, ideal for travellers. With convenient in-flight plug adapter. Batteries included.

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Earn 192 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €120

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G-Shock Camera EX-G1 The world’s slimmest shock resistant camera, the black EX-G1 offers rugged toughness and functionality in a distinctive design. Shock resistant, waterproof and dustproof, all in a case that is only 20mm thick. Boasting all the latest specifications, such as 12.1 megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom. Available in black only.

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Available on intercontinental flights.

Earn 498 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €349

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12.1 Mega Pixel Camera EX-H10 & Camera Bag Going away? Take 1,000 superbly detailed pictures on just one battery charge! The EX-H10 comes with a super long-life battery, 24mm wide-angle lens, 10x optical zoom with mechanical image stabiliser and a wealth of intelligent functions. The HD video recording feature lets you take ICA

moving pictures in equally impressive detail.

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Earn 398 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €299

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Digital Classic Camera 5.1 A fascinating new edition of the modern classic camera “in miniature”. With a great passion for detail and outstanding performance parameters. 5.1 million pixels, a 2-inch display and a high-quality attachable viewfinder guarantee pure photographic fun. Including a 128 MB internal memory, USB port and a slot for SD memory cards of up to 16 GB. Attachable viewfinder, USB cable and rechargeable battery included. A host of practical optional accessories. Dimensions: 82 x 67 x 46 mm (L x W x H). Weighs only 99 g. Earn 398 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €269

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Double SIM Mobile Phone The ultimate traveller’s communication tool. Save money on calls abroad – simply buy an extra SIM from a local service provider and pay local rates – while accessing all the information stored on your own SIM. With Bluetooth, tri-band, music player, FM radio, camera, hands-free. Earn 178 Flying Blue Miles

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Smart Watch and Phone The ultimate gadget – a mobile phone, media player and camera in a watch. Simply take the SIM card out of your mobile phone and pop it in the SWAP watch. Featuring 1.5” TFT colour touchscreen plus 1.3 MP still and video camera. Media: MP3, MIDI, WAV, AAC, MP4 Data Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth v2.0, GPRS. Store up to 300 contacts, standby time 100 hours. 512 MB, expandable to 2 GB. Includes hands-free kit, Bluetooth headset, rechargeable battery and a stylus for the touchscreen.

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350

€

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World’s Smallest Mobile Phone The smallest mobile in the world, the elegant Neoi features Bluetooth, camera with audio and video recorder, Triband GSM/GPRS, Internet Messenger, FM radio. 1 GB memory card expandable to 8 GB. Aluminium case with scratch-resistant coating. Including 2 batteries, USB charger cable, AC/ DC charger, ear-set, lanyard, soft bag. Earn 398 Flying Blue Miles

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199

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Drum Mini Dual Speakers Swiss-designed in luxurious leather, the world’s smallest powerful speaker features DrumBass technology and is rechargeable via USB to give up to 9 hours of incredible sound. The dual speaker stereo pack works with iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry Bold/Storm, laptops, most portable music devices and mobile phones. With exclusive pouch, audio cable and micro-USB connectors. Earn 130 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €85

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Ultra-Slim Internet Phone Made of designer steel and just 7.5mm thick, this sleek internet phone with simple plug and play functionality allows you to use internet (VoIP) services like Skype, MSN Messenger or Yahoo to talk to clients, colleagues or family. Includes travel pouch and USB cable. Earn 90 Flying Blue Miles

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515

Earset3 for Music & Mobile Phone These superb earphones with built-in microphone allow you to listen to music on your mobile and make phone calls with unrivalled clarity. They can be adjusted individually to suit each user and the sound quality is truly outstanding, as befits the Bang & Olufsen mark. The 3.5mm jack fits iPhone and BlackBerry. Earn 318 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €198

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Arcitec Shaver RQ1090 The Arcitec’s triple track shaving heads offer 50% more shaving surface for a quicker and perfectly close shave, even in the neck. Up to 21 days’ cordless shaving from one-hour quick charge. The multifunctional LCD display shows remaining shave time in minutes. With tube trimmer (for moustache and sideburns) and charging stand.

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Earn 398 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €289

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199

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338

Solar Monkey The Solar Monkey is a convenient portable solar charger that can be taken anywhere the sun shines. It folds up neatly and can be easily stored away. With its tough, rubberised casing, it’s perfect for travelling. Includes a solar nut for standby power on a cloudy day. Connector tips for most brands are included. Earn 118 Flying Blue Miles

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€

509

320GB External Hard Disk The deluxe way to safely store your valuable data on a mobile 2.5” HDD. Featuring a slim design with leather enclosure, 320GB capacity and one-touch back-up function, this Plug&Play device perfectly marries design and functionality. Comes with a leather case. Earn 278 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €179

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Personal Travel Alarm This high-level personal protection device really is your ideal travel companion. It can be used as smoke detector, luggage movement alarm, door alarm or personal alarm. Protect yourself, your loved ones and your belongings! Battery included.

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Available on intercontinental flights.

Earn 100 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €66

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Solar LED Torch Ideal for use at home, in the car, camping etc., this handy solar-powerd torch provides 2-3 hours of light from a full charge thanks to 5 ultra-bright LED bulbs. No batteries or bulbs to replace. Earn 38 Flying Blue Miles

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475

USB Travel Adapter World Travel Adapter with USB charger. Another globetrotting essential from Swiss Travel Products. This world travel adapter has an interchangeable socket head and USB charger for use with mobile phones, iPods, PDAs, travel speakers and other 5v USB-powered devices. Can be used for class II electronics devices up to 2.5A. Works in over 150 countries! Earn 46 Flying Blue Miles

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KLM Flight Attendant Doll Female doll dressed in the airline’s brand-new uniform which is being introduced in April 2010 for 11,000 KLM ground, air and cockpit crew. Comes with a trolley, extra skirt and trousers.

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Available on intercontinental flights. Earn 38 Flying Blue Miles

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€

600

KLM House Collection - Special Edition Booklet Love the little KLM houses? Then this historical booklet with an overview of all 90 miniature houses is for you. A limited edition to mark KLM’s 90th anniversary, it contains remarkable facts, detailed background info and contributions from famous collectors. Earn 58 Flying Blue Miles

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KLM Fun Plane Keyring Cute mini Fun Plane Keyring featuring flashing lights and engine sound. Just push the aircraft’s nose to activate. Batteries included. Earn 8 Flying Blue Miles

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€

103

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KLM Flying Plane Add an adventurous touch to a room; suspend this plane from the ceiling using the hook and cord provided and watch it fly around in circles. Easy to assemble, batteries included. Earn 28 Flying Blue Miles

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Sports Plane Set Let the contest begin! Line up your single-seat, propeller-driven sports plane and get ready for a high-octane race! Use the repair vehicle to keep your sports plane in race condition. ICA

Earn 32 Flying Blue Miles

697

tax free exclusive

ICA

Available on intercontinental flights.

€ 488

Explorer Watch Set Completing your equipment for the holiday of a lifetime, this quartz explorer watch features rugged design, tachymeter and Velcro strap. The set also includes a camouflaged torch and compass with a zip-closing PVC pouch. Earn 38 Flying Blue Miles

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€

ICA

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Walkie-Talkie Watches Spy games get much more interesting with this pair of Walkie-Talkie Watches. Equipped with earpieces and built-in microphones, the watches are effective up to approximately 30m and come complete with batteries. Roger that!.

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Earn 90 Flying Blue Miles

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Bezel and Strap Watch Simply brilliant – this watch comes with a selection of eleven interchangeable coloured bezels and matching straps to go with any outfit! The bezels are easily removed by rotating anti-clockwise and the straps slide on and off the watch case. Presented in a gift box with an international warranty. Earn 50 Flying Blue Miles

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ICA

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Hello Kitty Fragrance A trendy new perfume the Hello Kitty way! The freshness of green apple, cherry blossom and jasmine leaves meets the sweetness of toffee apple, sugar and vanilla syrup. The association of pralines and coconut scents gives the fragrance its originality. Eau de Toilette 60ml.

ICA

Available on intercontinental flights. Earn 40 Flying Blue Miles

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€

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586

Cosmetic Set No time to buy a souvenir gift during your stay? No problem – this fun set by BLOND-Amsterdam is just the thing! Exclusively designed for KLM. ICA

Available on intercontinental flights.

Earn 40 Flying Blue Miles

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Enjoy the

game The summer is turning Orange! The Dutch national team has reached the ﬁnal rounds of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Massive numbers of Orange supporters will be behind their team. These products will put you right in the middle of the event this summer!

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Limited edition

Holland Scarf Show your passion for the game and the Dutch team with

159

Limited edition

this sporty Holland scarf. 100% polyester. ICA

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Football Quartz Watch

Earn 20 Flying Blue Miles

Just football! This fun watch has a white dial

tax free

with football motif and luminous hands on

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a blue canvas strap with velcro fastening. The set also includes two black wrist sweatbands embroidered with the football motif and a football-shaped keyfob. Earn 46 Flying Blue Miles

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Limited edition

Holland Sports Cap Are you a true fan? This sports cap with Holland embroidery is perfect for all supporters! One size fits all, with adjustable strap. ICA

Available on Intercontinental flights

Earn 30 Flying Blue Miles

tax free

€

141

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Tulip Scarf This unique and exclusive ladies shawl with a beautiful tulip pattern adds a glorious dash of colour to any outfit. An Italian design in synthetic silk, the scarf is generously proportioned at 120x120cm. Earn 50 Flying Blue Miles

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Caramel Wafﬂes Traditional Dutch stroopwafels are a delicious biscuity mix of butter, flour and eggs, with a vanilla syrup filling, baked in a waffle iron. 230 grams.

ICA

Available on intercontinental flights.

Earn 10 Flying Blue Miles

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Amsterdam Selection Take home an exclusive selection of pralines as a souvenir from Amsterdam. This special gift box from Godiva contains an assortment of white, milk and dark chocolate. Earn 34 Flying Blue Miles

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Hand-painted Delft Blue Cufﬂ inks An original set of cufflinks with floral decoration from the Royal Delft factory, founded in 1653. Hand-painted in traditional blue Delftware according to a centuriesold tradition and packed in a black gift box. Earn 150 Flying Blue Miles

klm exclusive

€

400

Dutch Originals Bracelet This bracelet is a beautiful gift for any woman, a stylish translation of Dutch heritage in a fashionable way. Using original delft blue ceramics, exclusive Swarovski glass beads and galvanic ornaments. Earn 118 Flying Blue Miles

klm exclusive

€

394

Red Crystal Tulip Keep the memory of your stay in the Netherlands alive – no watering required! Indulge yourself or someone dear to you with the beautiful Red Tulip in finest, fully cut Swarovski crystal. Earn 70 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €43

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KLM tax-free shopping guide Shopping Service On KLM-operated ﬂights, duty free sales starts immediately after the main meal service. On flights less than 90 minutes, tax-free service is not always feasible. However, if time permits, items can be bought from the cabin crew on request. Due to space limitation, articles can be out of stock. Our cabin crew, will be happy to suggest an alternative.

Fly CO2 neutral You can donate money to charitable causes through KLM AirCares. Donations can be done in any sum, by credit card or cash. Please give the correct article code to the cabin attendant: €1,- Article code 901 (for example : €5,= 5 x this code) €10,- Article code 910 €20,- Article code 920 €30,- Article code 930 €50,- Article code 950 Combinations of these codes are also possible.

You can compensate your CO2 emissions for this flight right now, on board. This onboard compensation for you or the party you are travelling with can be made in the following sums: €10,- Article code 710 €20,- Article code 720 €30,- Article code 730 Next time you travel you can compensate your flight in advance. Simply visit KLM.com for all details about our CO2ZERO service

Prices Prices are quoted in Euros (€). Local prices are based on information at the time of printing.

Local Prices Your advantage on tax-free offers is based on recommended retail prices (local prices) in The Netherlands. For flights within the European Union, KLM pays VAT.

Shopping Opportunities There are no restrictions to the amount of articles you purchase on board, other than the custom regulations of the country you enter.

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Fair Trade Chocolate Bar Mouth-watering Dutch chocolate with 100% Fair Trade and 200% satisfaction guarantee! These 75g bars are available in 3 delicious varieties: Milk, Dark and Milk-Hazelnut. Earn 2 Flying Blue Miles

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Credit Card Payment We accept the following credit cards on board:

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Credit card control is part of KLM’s policy when purchasing goods. Ofﬁcial identiﬁcation is required for credit card payments over €150.

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Please note Banknotes of €500, personal cheques and debit cards are NOT accepted.

Gift Bag Let the people close to you know where

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you have been and how much they mean to you. Make your gift extra special with our beautiful glossy gift bag printed with Delftware Dutch townhouses.

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Earn 2 Flying Blue Miles

Article only available on board KLM.

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€ airline exclusive Article only available on board airlines

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Guarantee

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Article available on board and in the tax-free markets

All articles carry a 1 year guarantee (except food), unless otherwise indicated. If you are not satisfied with any purchase from the KLM Boutique Collection, you may return it to us at the address mentioned under “Information”. We will be happy to exchange the article(s) or give you a full refund, within one month of purchase. Goods must be returned in the same condition in which they were sold and be accompanied by the receipt and the original packaging. It is not possible to return or exchange a tax-free item on another KLM flight.

Our shopping service team is always happy to help with any further question you might have about our service. Please contact:

Flying Blue Miles You can earn Flying Blue Miles when purchasing tax-free articles on board KLM fl ights. The number of Miles you can earn is listed by each article. Please note that it is not possible for Northwest Airline frequent flyers to earn Miles on their WorldPerks accounts when buying articles from the selection on board KLM fl ights.

KLM Inflight Services SPL/PI Inflight Sales, PO Box 7700 1117 ZL Schiphol Airport - The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)20 649 18 51 Fax: +31(0)20 648 82 18 E-mail: shopping.service@klm.com Open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm CET KLM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PRINTING ERRORS.

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