THE founder of group travel experts Red7 Ian Lucas has raised the bar once again for bosses everywhere.

Ian received international attention last year when he whisked his entire workforce off on an all-expenses paid trip to Marbella.

This year he is sending two long-serving members of his team on luxury long-haul getaways.

Personal assistant, Sadie Ball and sales manager Viki Baines will be jetting off on trips of a lifetime to celebrate their ten-year anniversaries at the company.

Sadie is heading to the coastal paradise of Bentota in Sri Lanka whilst Viki will be kicking back in the Caribbean in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Ian, whose business is based at Kensington Street, Brighton, said: “Sadie and Viki are both incredibly loyal and valued members of the Red7 family.

Red7 has been working and playing hard for 21 years now and it’s our fantastic staff that have made this possible.

“Both these amazing staff members have given Red7 ten years of hard work and dedication.

“They deserve every minute of relaxing and fine dining that Sri Lanka and Jamaica have to offer.”

Sadie is looking forward to enjoying the finer things in Bentota where she’ll be enjoying a ten night all-inclusive stay at the Centara Ceysands Resort and Spa.

She said: “I will be in my bikini making the most of the beach and the spa! I can’t wait to get the signature treatment – the Indian head massage - and I might even sign myself up for jet-skiing!”

Viki said: “Ian has arranged for me to have access to the lounge at Gatwick so I’ll have complimentary champers and breakfast before I jet off!”

“He’s also booked me a concierge serviced room for ten nights at the Jewel Dunn’s River Beach Resort & Spa, so I’m going to be getting VIP treatment around the clock. “I’m looking forward to listening to reggae, eating jerk chicken and drinking plenty of rum.

“I will also be taking a cruise to see Dunn’s River Falls.”

Red7 is a group travel and event-planning business, creating bespoke group travel packages.

Created in 1997 by entrepreneur Ian Lucas, Red7 started life as the first company to specialise in stag and hen parties.

Since then, more than one million hens and stags have travelled with Red7.

It provides a full spectrum of luxury travel experiences and life adventures for couples, families, groups and business travellers.

Red7 is an ABTA member.