So what is a FLASHPACKER you ask? Well, various studies have investigated recent tourism trends and have seen a new surge in travellers/holiday makers looking for a more authentic experience. These 'new backpackers' are older, wealthier and wanting "a space that combines luxury, so they have a comfortable life, but they are able to see something that is fresh, un-spoilt and private". This concept is further explored by trade journal Travel Trade Gazette: "More and more people in their late 20's and early 30's are taking career breaks to go travelling. With higher expectations and more money to spend, they have been dubbed 'flashpackers'.

One of the latest trendy resorts in Fiji - Mango Bay Resort. - defines a 'flashpacker' as a 'business class backpacker', a traveller that chooses to bust the budget and go backpacking in style. Mango Bay Resort has catered specifically to this niche market and has tailored the resort to it's guests unique needs, wants and tastes.

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