Travellers' takeaways

From: The Scotsman | Date: November 2, 2002 | Copyright information

FOR some a frisbee is all it takes for hours of entertainment on holiday. But if your tastes run a little more towards extravagance, take your pick of one of these gadgets for high rollers.

Sea Scooter, 329 pounds (www.iwantoneof those.com, 0870 241 1066)

FROM the swimming pool to the ocean depths, this gizmo is a step up from swimming. A UK design, it has a rechargeable running time of more than an hour and reaches heady speeds of 2mph. Small and lightweight, it comes with a hardy hold-all and shoulder strap, making it easy to take anywhere.

Firebird XL, GBP 99.99 (www.iwantoneofthose.com, ...

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