Speed dating at 35,000ft - Telegraph The research also suggested travel is a key element in becoming attracted to a partner, with one in 10 Britons saying they would lie about the extent of their travels to impress a potential suitor. A quarter admitted to being turned off by a lack of travel experience, with a fifth stating it as the biggest turn off when browsing profiles on dating websites. A third of Britons said they were attracted to someone based on his or her travels. The survey also revealed that just under a third of Britons claimed they "knew they had met the one after the first date." We think doing some sort of activity on a date helps people get to know each other more easily. It immediately gives people something in common, gives them a distraction, something to talk about," said Matt Janes, CEO of Doingsomething.co.uk. "One of the great things about travel is the way it brings people together, so we're thrilled to have been able to set a world record doing just that," said Andy Washington, managing mirector of Expedia UK and Ireland. Last year, the travel agent Jet2.com launched Britain's first speed-dating flight, taking 100 curious singletons to Paris where the speed-dating took place on a boat trip on the Seine. The Venice Holidate Package can be booked through the Expedia website. The package includes flights to Venice, accommodation for two and activities such as a wine tasting, boat tours and a shopping trip.