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It’s that time of year again! A time when our cabin crew bring out their exhibitionist side for our charity calendar — which is both sexy and for a good cause!

From pencils to handlebars, the world of competitive moustache growing is a crazy place. Our reporters embark on a journey to meet Europe’s top fuzz sprouters, then grow their own for the world championships.

Poland is the land of vodka, and there are hundreds of flavours and numerous places to drink the stuff. On this basis, we went to Krakow to check out the best bars and sample their top tipples. At least, that was the plan…

Here’s a dilemma: do you want a skiing holiday, or a city break? Why not both? Us generous folks at Ryanair Magazine help you get the best of both worlds, with our list of the cities most conveniently located for a day on the slopes.

If you love taking pictures but, despite your best efforts, still can’t quite match the shots of the pros, then read on. Our snaphappy writer packs his camera and joins a photography holiday in a quiet corner of south-west France.

Freezing cold wind rushes towards you, as you skid across the ice heading for the finish – if you crave adrenalin-pumping sports, Blokart ice yachting on the frozen waters of a vast Lithuanian lagoon could be for you.

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WELCOME A few words from Michael O’Leary

The World’s Favourite Airline Thank you for choosing to fly Ryanair. You are flying on Europe’s only true low fares airline and we are so confident that our prices will not be beaten, that our low fares guarantee will pay any passenger who does find a cheaper fare on the same route a ‘double the difference’ refund*. Nobody beats Ryanair’s fares and that’s guaranteed. Ryanair fares continue to fall but we are not a one-trick pony – Ryanair is also Europe’s best performing customer service provider with Europe’s best punctuality, least lost bags, fewest flight cancellations and the guarantee of no fuel surcharges ever. This combination of unbeatable prices and unrivalled service performance will see over 66 million passengers choose Ryanair this year. Ryanair fares continue to fall and while we enjoyed remarkable growth this summer, we have gotten autumn/winter off to a fantastic start with 17% more passengers flying Ryanair in September and 15% more in October this year. Ryanair is determined to keep growing and we will slash fares by 20% this year to ensure passengers continue to fly. In September and October Ryanair gave away over 3 million FREE seats (including taxes and charges) for travel in November and December and there is always an unbeatable fare to be found on www.ryanair.com. So whether you fancy a weekend city break, some winter sun, a ski holiday or a mid-week trip to pick up bargains at Europe’s famous Christmas markets you need look no further than Ryanair. November marks the start of our new winter sun routes to the Canary Islands. With 18 Ryanair routes to Gran Canaria, 16 to Lanzarote and 17 to Tenerife we know that winter sun will be a great success this year – so if you fancy a break from the wind, rain or snow, log on to www.ryanair.com today. I am pleased to confirm that Ryanair’s transition to 100% web check-in is complete and that all Ryanair passengers can now avoid check-in queues. Passengers travelling with just their 10kg free carry-on allowance can continue to go straight to their boarding gate while those with hold luggage simply drop it at one of our bag drop desks before making their way through security. This pioneering initiative will save passengers time and money as it will allow Ryanair to lower costs and cut fares even

further. Passengers can web check-in from 15 days to 4 hours before their flight, and print, or re-print, their boarding card up to 40 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time. Since we began the transition to 100% web check-in over 35 million Ryanair passengers have saved time and money by checking in, in the comfort of their own home. Finally, I hope you enjoy your flight with us today, and I invite you to sit back and treat yourself to a gourmet coffee or a delicious sandwich as you relax and allow our wonderful crew to take great care of you. I look forward to welcoming you and your family onboard many more low-fare Ryanair flights in the coming months. Best Wishes,

MICHAEL O’LEARY Chief Executive

Ryanair Innovation: Standing Tickets Synopsis: Ryanair is exploring the possibility of adjusting its onboard seating configuration to replace up to 60 traditional seats with handrails or “vertical seats”, which will allow passengers to safely stand during short sector flights (flights of one hour or less). Benefit: Up to 20 vertical seats on each flight will be fare-free, while others will be 50% cheaper than traditional seats. This will allow greater efficiencies and costs savings, which will lead to lower fares for all passengers. Future: Ryanair will work with Boeing over the coming months to develop this proposal further.

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1,000 shops. Countless shows. Outstanding restaurants. Must be a Birmingham Christmas.

For a great short break this Christmas it must be Birmingham...

Birmingham has everything you need for a relaxing break this Christmas. A huge authentic German market, over 200 city centre restaurants ready to serve you up fantastic festive treats, live entertainment at every turn and shopping, shopping and more shopping. There’s just so much to see and do that your biggest problem won’t be deciding what to get the other half for Christmas, it’s going to be where to start.

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Calendars, naked cabin crew and facial hair... it’s all happening this month

HOW ANNOYING ADVENT CALENDARS are! I loved them as a kid, the ones where each window opens to reveal a small chocolate. The problem, though, is always the temptation to open all the windows at once and gobble the contents. Happens every time, one of those things that can’t be helped – a failing of us weak-willed nonbelievers perhaps – and not really fun at all. First, eating all that chocolate just makes you fat, and second, the whole thing only lasts 25 days. Talk about a let down! If you want a calendar that’s much more fun, and will provide you with enough treats to make you feel like it’s Christmas all year round (and OK to all our female readers, I know, I apologise, this is a bit sexist and silly and only applies to us men) then turn to page 66 now, where we reveal the girls of the Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar 2010. Yep, forget Santa and forget stockings – our beautiful sky queens aren’t even wearing those. This year, these wonderful ladies who take care of us every time we fly Ryanair, are as naked as nature intended on the beaches of Alicante.

Now, instead of getting a new window with a new choc every day, you get to choose a new girl with every month. Better yet, just imagine if you could actually choose a different girl to take care of you every new month. In January, you’d have to have a girl who was fit and healthy and could help you through your New Year detox programme, then February would have to be someone all romantic and loving for Valentine’s Day, while March could be a gorgeous spring flower of a girl to spread positive vibes through the dark days and cold nights... Of course, with me they’d have to like beards too – but if they fancied moustaches they could find their perfect tash from one of the many featured on page 72 in our investigation into European hirsuteness. I guess I’d be a seasonal choice as well, like the time one girlfriend told me she’d only keep me during winter because my furry face acted like insulation during the cold months. But enough about me. Enjoy our gorgeous calendar girls and visit www. ryanairmag.com to see the video of the shoot and buy your 2010 calendar now! RAMSAY SHORT Editor

CONTRIBUTORS

CONOR CREIGHTON Irish journalist Conor is based in Berlin where he’s been writing on subculture and the peculiar pockets of people who live on the periphery of society for five years. This time he grew a moustache and joined the world of crazy European facial hair. Find out what happened on page 72.

FRANCESCA LOMBARDO Rome-born, London-based journalist Francesca writes about food, travel, film and fashion and has interviewed numerous A-list actors and filmmakers over the years. For us she chats with model and actress Lily Cole about her favourite holiday destinations. Read it on page 43.

ROSS MURRAY From his sequestered hideout by the beach in New Zealand’s Bay Of Plenty, illustrator Ross spends his days and nights drawing pictures and emailing them off to various corners of the globe. He’s drawn for clients including Amnesty International and Stella Artois but on this page every month he depicts the editor looking silly. RYANAIRMAGAZINE

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Cathy Breyton (ex French ski team, world record holder speed skiing) invites you to explore a number of different Pyrenean resorts in her company- Peyragudes, Saint-Lary, Piau-Engaly, the Domaine du Tourmalet including an off-piste descent of the Pic du Midi.

Experience the warm Pyrenean welcome in Saint Lary, ski in glorious unspoiled mountain scenery, relax and unwind in the delicious warm waters of the spa baths… The Pyrenees offer a unique ski experience - a wonderful mix of ski, spa, massages, a top quality hotel, gastronomy and the friendly ambience of a traditional mountain village.

5 days/4 nights in Cathy’s own traditional and comfortable chalet, on a half-board basis. Included : 3 days lift passes, guided skiing each day with Cathy, ski hire, ARVA avalanche protection. Minimum 4 persons.

3 days/4 nights in 3 star hotel. 3 day lift pass at St Lary, ski hire included, 3 x 2 hour sessions at the Sensoria Spa baths.Based on two sharing.

Ryanair from London Stansted to :

• Pau Pyrenees airport on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Shuttle buses and car rentals. The airport is 1½ to 2hrs drive to the resorts.

• Lourdes Pyrenees airport on Wednesday and Sunday. Shuttle buses and car rentals. The airport is 45mn drive to the resorts.

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THE GREAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING RACE, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON Winter brings out the latent insanity in people. The final weeks of the year are filled with bizarre, indulgent, possibly regrettable and deeply silly behaviour. You want proof? Just attend any office Christmas party. However, if you aim for higher and better things, but still want to show off your exuberant side, you need to find five like-minded people to join your team for the Great Christmas Pudding Race. For almost 30 years, Covent Garden has hosted this bonkers obstacle course, in which each team has to negotiate a number of traps while balancing a Christmas pud on a platter. Obstacles include inflatable hurdles, traffic cones, morons spraying you with cream, and bouncy castles. Prizes are awarded to teams sporting the most creative costumes, as well as to the race winners. On a serious note, each year the race raises money for Cancer Research UK. Time to do your bit!

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Number of litres of beer consumed per person annually in the Czech Republic, the most of any country worldwide.

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Number of litres of beer consumed per person annually in the Republic of Ireland, the second most of any country worldwide.

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Number of litres of beer consumed per person annually in Germany, the third most of any country worldwide.

Your Shout TURIN This month, we asked:

“What makes Italians so stylish?”

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“Their style is classic – they don’t dare too much.”

“If Brits are fashion bulldogs, Italians are the poodles.”

“Good shape, vibrant colours and, of course, the bling!”

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SAUZE D’OULX A WORLD OF FUN AT YOUR FINGERTIPS The charming Italian ski village of Sauze d’Oulx is the perfect gateway to the runs of the great Via Lattea

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he Italian ski resort of Sauze d’Oulx is one of eight villages situated on the great Via Lattea or Milky Way, a massive network of runs. A resort of two halves, there’s the charming, traditional alpine village surrounded by newer developments, plus sporting and tourist facilities. Stay in Sauze d’Oulx for access to 203 ski slopes – over 400km serviced by 72 lifts from 1,350m to 2,800m altitude. Sauze d’Oulx ski area is characterised by wide open slopes with wonderful panoramas and trails in the woods of pine and larch. It is the ideal resort for skiers who come to cruise the gentle and enjoyable slopes and for “athletes” who wish to show off their acrobatic abilities. There’s no shortage of après-ski in Sauze d’Oulx, the wide choice of restaurants, pubs, live music night-clubs, discos and wellness centres make every night young, lively and cheerful. Overall Sauze d’Oulx offers fantastic value.

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The favourable natural position, the cool climate and rich vegetation also make Sauze d’Oulx an ideal place for a summer holiday

By car: Sauze d’Oulx is easily accessible by car. The exit from A32 Frejus-Turin motorway is 5km away. At Oulx, follow the SP 214 and the signs for Sauze d’Oulx upon leaving the motorway. By train: The mainline railway which connects Paris to Milan by TGV is at Oulx. Public transport and taxi services operate from Oulx station to Sauze d’Oulx. Train timetables can be found at www.trenitalia.it The bus company web site is: www.sapav.it Airport Transfer: Sauze d’Oulx is only 50 minutes away from Turin Airport. Transfer service starting from 35. CONTACT DETAILS: SAUZE D’OULX TOURIST OFFICE V.LE GENEVRIS 7, 10050 SAUZE D’OULX (TO) TEL: +39 0122 858 009, [email protected] WWW.TURISMOTORINO.ORG

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Jola Sigmond’s Brain Workout

How to be cool…

Try these puzzles from “Scandinavia’s most intelligent man”, Jola Sigmond (IQ 192). If you can figure out the first two you have an IQ above the average 100. Answers are at the side of the page, so no cheating! For more on Jola, visit www.iqart.se

Comedian Will Smith gives us his latest piece of advice on how to make glaring social ineptitude a thing of the past.

AT THE CHRISTMAS PARTY

This one is really tricky to get right. It has all the concerns of every tea and lunch break compressed into one horrendous evening and, as ever, there’s a balance between aloofness and trying too hard.

DO Have a dance at some point in the evening. DON’T Dance like a robot, exotic dancer, astronaut on a space walk, or Wookie on heat.

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Motherless (adj.) Use in: County Meath

Cool Stuff ICETRIS The best ideas are often the simplest, and here’s your evidence: Icetris. It takes an active mind to look at the boringly uniform rows of cubes on a normal ice tray and see an opportunity for creativity. Turning the cubes into the four-block shapes of Tetris, you instantly have something just as useful as a normal ice tray but with an irresistible allure to nostalgic video-gamers. You can simply put them in your drink, or go crazy and try to build a Tetris wall before they melt. But of course you’ll never get one of the long ones, and you’ll have that annoying music stuck in your head. €10, WWW.ATTRACTMO.DE OR WWW.MYSTAKE.RU

Intoxicated to such an extent that either one forgets who their mother is or their mother disowns them, perhaps both.

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SOLUTIONS / EASY: Winter. INTERMEDIATE: G. With all these stars, the two parts can be pulled apart, except for G. “God jul” means “Merry Christmas” in Swedish! DIFFICULT: T. All gifts on the same row in the horizontal direction have the same type of strings. All gifts on the same row in the / direction have the same colour on the parcel. All gifts on the same row in the \ direction have the same colour on the strings.

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TAKE OFF I fought the law MINCE PIES Stop! Before you bite into that delicate, crumbly mince pie, bear in mind that you are in violation of an important British law. Yes, seriously, eating mince pies at Christmas is actually illegal in the UK. OK, here’s the full story: back in the 17th century puritanical ruler Oliver Cromwell was horrified by the exuberant celebrations that took place every Christmas. To prevent this “demon”, as he called it, he outlawed decorations, singing, drinking and eating mince pies – the latter of which remains illegal to this day. Those caught in this vile act were fined the princely sum of five shillings, which, if you take inflation into account, is equivalent to, oh, I don’t know: £30 billion? Bon appetit, and merry Christmas!

What’s the deal with… THOSE BIZARRE BENCHES AROUND AARHUS? As you walk around almost any town you sporadically encounter public benches in various states of wellbeing – ranging from pristine and gorgeous, to dilapidated beyond recognition. But in Aarhus, Denmark, you will find a number of benches that seem to have arrived from the Dali dimension. Park yourself down on some with legs rising 2m into the air, others with the seat melting over the legs, and even some doing a loop-the-loop. These 10 resting spots have been called Modified Social Benches by their creator, Danish artist Jeppe Hein, and add a delightfully surreal element to the city. They’re intended to urge friendliness and play, so be a sport and take a seat! FLY TO AARHUS FROM ALICANTE, BARCELONA (GIRONA) AND LONDON (STANSTED). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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Would you eat a sheep’s head? Among the many gorgeous dishes of Europe there are some that are not only baffling to outsiders but downright stomach-churning. The question is: how adventurous a diner are you? If you don’t speak Norwegian, the name smalahove disguises the fact that what you are ordering is a sheep’s head. When it arrives that fact is not at all disguised, with a limp tongue lolling out of the poor beast’s mouth – teeth, eyes and ears more or less intact. What’s worse is that this is eaten at Christmas time! To make your smalahove boil the head for three hours, then carefully ram a metal pole up its nostrils and hold it over the fire until it is slightly singed but disturbingly recognisable, and serve… preferably with a tennis racket out of the window. Restrictions have now been placed on smalahove over fears that adult heads could transmit a deadly prion disease, although humans are said to be unaffected. Enjoy! FLY TO OSLO (RYGGE AND TORP) FROM 24 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE, BREMEN, DUBLIN, EDINBURGH, LODZ AND PISA (FLORENCE). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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Ah, the fresh snap of Oslo’s winter air as you stroll through the iconic Vigeland Sculpture Park! It’s a wonderful scene: surrounded by lush green gardens and 212 bronze statues by Gustav Vigeland. It’s enough to make you… wait, what?! Am I seeing this correctly? A statue of a grown man wildly flailing his arms to get rid of what seems to be a swarm of evil babies? Must have been something I ate earlier. FLY TO OSLO (RYGGE AND TORP) FROM 24 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BIRMINGHAM, EDINBURGH, BARCELONA (GIRONA), LONDON (STANSTED), PISA (FLORENCE) AND ROME (CIAMPINO). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

YORKSHIRE, UK The UK has a particular affinity for strange place names. While passing through Yorkshire, we spotted this, erm, colourful village sign. If you spot any funny signs of your own email us a pic (at 300dpi) to ryanair. [email protected]. We’ll print the funniest one each month, and send you a copy of Doug Lansky’s hilarious Signspotting 2 published by Lonely Planet! FLY TO LEEDS FROM 17 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE, DUBLIN, BARCELONA (GIRONA), FARO, IBIZA, KRAKOW, MONTPELLIER, MURCIA, PALMA MALLORCA, PISA (FLORENCE) AND VENICE (TREVISO). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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TAKE OFF Hip happenings in all your favourite holiday destinations. Compiled by Ed Chamberlin

AARHUS, DENMARK

Jeppe Hein Young Danish artist Jeppe Hein is creating the largest exhibition in the 150-year history of Aarhus’s ARoS Museum. Entitled Sense City, it’s a mind-boggling array of sculptures and installations, including Distance — a 400m marble run that loops around the gallery and exemplifies Hein’s sense of fun and audience interaction. UNTIL 21 FEBRUARY 2010, WWW.AROS.DK FLY TO AARHUS FROM ALICANTE, BARCELONA (GIRONA) AND LONDON (STANSTED). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

BRUGES, BELGIUM

Snow & Ice If you found yourself warming to Belgium’s sixth-largest city thanks to the film In Bruges, cool your engines by heading there from the end of November. The snow and ice sculptures on Stationsplein (train station square) will require 300 tonnes of glistening ice and 400 tonnes of snow to be packed, moulded and shaped into a dazzling ice world. 20 NOVEMBER–10 JANUARY, WWW.ICESCULPTURE.BE FLY TO BRUSSELS (CHARLEROI) FROM 49 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ANCONA, FEZ AND PERPIGNAN. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

Galileo’s Telescope Four hundred years ago, Galileo pointed a telescope he had constructed at the night sky and discovered a multitude of previously invisible things: the moons of Jupiter, craters on the Moon, the phases of Venus, and sunspots. In doing so he, more than anyone else, put into motion studies that today have shaped our understanding of the universe. Honour this anniversary with a visit to Stockholm’s Nobel Museum – hosting a display of Galileo’s life and works, including one of his very own telescopes. UNTIL 17 JANUARY, WWW.NOBELMUSEUM.SE FLY TO STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA AND VASTERAS) FROM 40 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ZADAR. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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Santa Claus World Championships When we want to admire the pinnacle of human physical achievement, most of us probably tune in to the Olympics. And yet, as impressive as world class athletes are, can any of them whizz round the 40,000km circumference of the earth, climbing up and down chimneys and depositing presents for every child in the world in a 24-hour period? Yeah, thought not. That’s why the Santa Claus World Championships is the place to be, as these rotund Adonises battle it out in various events, like chimney climbing, gingerbread man decorating, sled-racing and karaoke, all in the romantic surroundings of the Swiss Alps. 27–28 NOVEMBER, WWW.CLAUWAU.COM

Live Tudor Cookery Back in the mists of time, before Pot Noodle, food was very different. Visit King Henry VIII’s vast kitchens at Hampton Court Palace, where experts will be recreating Tudor dishes. Then head to the café and try some for yourself. LIVE SHOWS: 28–29 NOVEMBER, 27 DECEMBER– 3 JANUARY (CAFE OPEN DAILY), WWW.HRP.ORG.UK FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING AGADIR, GENOA AND MURCIA. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

FLY TO BASEL FROM SIX DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE, PORTO AND STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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LONDON, UK

The Nutcracker Nothing in the classical world so effortlessly evokes the spirit of Christmas as Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, a fairy tale of toys coming to life, the Sugar Plum Fairy and wideeyed heroine Clara. The Royal Ballet will be giving a series of performances of this popular show over the Christmas period. As one of the few ballets that really appeals to children, this is a perfect opportunity to introduce them to this supposedly “stuffy” art form. VARIOUS DATES FROM 26 NOVEMBER–1 JANUARY, WWW.ROH.ORG.UK FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BELFAST (CITY), LINZ

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VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Voice Mania An annual celebration of the diversity of the human voice, Voice Mania will again be hosting a variety of bigmouths intent on warbling, humming, caterwauling, singing, lilting and beatboxing their way into your heart. Catch acts like Norwegian choral sensation Pust (pictured, below) on 16 November, Swiss vocal experimentalists Trio Vocal Nørn on 23 November, and British beatboxers The Magnets on 29 November – all taking place at stunning venues around town, such as the Odeon and Metropol theatres. UNTIL 6 DECEMBER, WWW.VOICEMANIA.AT FLY TO BRATISLAVA (VIENNA) FROM 17 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EDINBURGH. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

BELFAST, UK

Cinemagic Kids are the future! That’s the premise of this film festival — one of the largest of its kind in the world, created by and for children interested in cinema. With workshops, talks from actors and directors, screenings of new international children’s films (like (Through a Glass, Darkly, pictured above) and young filmmaker awards, it is intended to inspire the young and hopefully help uncover new talent. If you don’t feel comfortable behind the camera, why not try your hand at film criticism? After the festival, young writers are encouraged to submit film reviews for judging and prizes. 18 NOVEMBER–4 DECEMBER, WWW.CINEMAGIC.ORG.UK FLY TO BELFAST (CITY) FROM FIVE DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BRISTOL AND EAST MIDLANDS. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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Festival des 38e Rugissants “How many roads must a man walk down?” If your answer is “as many as possible”, then this is the festival for you. A gathering of nomadic musicians will be descending on the city of Grenoble this November, as they have done every year since 1989. The festival culminates with a performance at Maison de la Culture de Grenoble by Sabar Ring (pictured), an ensemble bringing together Senegalese troupe Les Sabars de Saint-Louis, jazz bigwigs Thôt and African music expert Ivan Ormond. 17–28 NOVEMBER, WWW.38RUGISSANTS.COM FLY TO GRENOBLE (LYON) FROM BIRMINGHAM, DUBLIN, EDINBURGH, LIVERPOOL, LONDON (STANSTED) AND STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

BERLIN, GERMANY

Winterwelt When it comes to Christmas markets, the Germans really lead the world. Glühwein, stollen, bratwurst, wooden thingimijigs, and the intoxicating atmosphere of festive cheer – it really couldn’t be better. But on Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz they crank it up a few notches, bringing us Winterwelt (winter world), with a huge toboggan run, ice skating rink and plenty of street entertainment. After dark, the illuminations shining off the ice create beautiful configurations of light. UNTIL 3 JANUARY 2010, WWW.WINTERWELT-BERLIN.DE FLY TO BERLIN (SCHONEFELD) FROM EIGHT DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING DUBLIN, DUSSELDORF (WEEZE) AND FRANKFURT (HAHN). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

TRASSENHEIDE, GERMANY

Looking like it has fallen right out of the sky, Die Welt Steht Kopf (“the world on its head”) has a simple but striking concept: it’s a completely normal house, except that it’s upside down. Even once you enter, the sofas, tables, toilets and beds are fixed to the roof, while the floor is completely clear to wander around. Surreal and disorienting, it’s a perfect way to gain another perspective on life. WWW.WELTSTEHTKOPF.DE FLY TO HAMBURG (LUBECK) FROM 10 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING PALMA MALLORCA. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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Visit Nottingham for a Magical Christmas From 18 November see the city come alive with the spirit of Christmas German Christmas Market Craft and Gift Market Outdoor Ice Rink Musical Shopping Events For more information call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678 or visit www.mynottingham.gov.uk/whatson

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Christmas Market 20 November - 23 December Southbank Centre / The London Eye Along the Queen’s Walk between Southbank Centre and The London Eye there will be numerous chalets offering traditional handcraft, unique gifts and culinary specialities. For further details please contact: Xmas Markets Ltd. 37 Ravenor Park Road Greenford, London UB6 9QX, UK Tel: +44-208-5752184 Fax: +44-208-5755836

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1 / SOUND ORB AURORA Playing James Brown’s Sex Machine at full volume drew complaints from the neighbours when we tried out this space-age iPod/ iPhone speaker system. Perfect! Not only is it loud, but the fat subwoofer brings the disco with its multi-colour LED glow.

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This DJ controller puts you fully in charge of creating your own banging party mixes, using all the music on your laptop. Just plug in and use your dexterity to manage the tempo, volume and crossfade for two tracks.

Totally out of a sci-fi flick, this digital photo frame allows guests to send photos from their mobiles via Bluetooth, or upload camera pics. Get constant views of the party, and catch your pals in compromising positions.

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It’s a crazy idea but a lot of fun. The Party-shot dock works with Sony’s Face Detection and Smile Shutter cameras (sold separately), and pans the room on the lookout for smiles. It then automatically takes your pics. Look out David Bailey!

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THE SHORTLISTS Charlie Dawson helps you get dressed in the morning

A new trend in 60 seconds

PHOTO © REX FEATURES

THE TROPHY JACKET If you like to think of yourself as a trophy wife, girlfriend, or mistress even, then here’s the item that will define you this winter: the “trophy jacket”. It can be spotted on clothes rails from 100 paces for all its embellished, rhinestone-studded, bejewelled and “matadorian” glory. And according to website www.fashionontrend.co.uk: “Moschino have designed some beautifully delicate versions, covered in pins and crystals but it’s Dolce & Gabbana’s ornate brocade trophy jacket and sequin jacket that are the real winners.” For high street options, you can find the trophy jacket at Topshop, Mango and H&M. “They vary in silhouette, but all are highly decorative and have big identities,” says Harriet Quick, fashion features director at British Vogue. Quite right Hatty. In the same way that fashion bods like to dictate that pewter is the

new grey, which was the new black, which was the new brown, which was the new… “ahh! Quit with the colour palette musical chairs!”… then know that the trophy jacket replaces the “It-bag” as a statement piece for putting a transforming exclamation mark on skinny jeans, tube dresses or itsy-bitsy playsuits. Last issue we donned our pencil skirt and grabbed our pointing stick to teach you all about the merits of the boulder shoulder, and the TJ and BS are happy bedfellows. Wedge in some padding and you’ve nailed two trends in one. So, how to wear them to look like a trophy and not third prize at the raffle? Do a “Mossy” and slip on a bolero Matadorian number over a white cotton tee or vest top and bleached denim skinnies. Or be like Cheryl “Girls Aloud” Cole (pictured, right) and go military. Or with any TJ remotely classically tailored, fun up with a micro mini. Winner takes it all, baby!

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Trophy girls always make the podium. Stand out in this Beaded Kimono Jacket.

You’re not cheap, but this hot number is recessionfriendly for sure!

Take the hard shoulde.r Wear with leather-look leggings and studded ankle boots.

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“Absolutely yes, because Edinburgh gals never miss an opportunity to dress up.”

“Only tourists would wear these. Italian girls are too formal to take risks (sigh!).”

GEMMA ELWIN HARRIS, 34,

GIANPAOLO CAMPORESE, 37,

EDINBURGH, UK

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THE SHORTLISTS Mike Peake learns some new languages FRENCH

“SEPT” It’s pronounced “set”, “setuh”, “setah” and even “suht”, depending on where you are. If you’re in Paris, a good line to know is “Sept euros pour une tasse de café?”, meaning: “Seven euros for a cup of coffee?” It should be said with total indignation, even if they’re throwing in a free croissant.

WAYS TO SAY “SEVEN”*

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“SIEBEN”

The Magnificent Seven, according to our ever-reliable internet translator, is “Die Ausgezeichneten Sieben”, although translated back it becomes “The Excellent Seven”, which doesn’t sound like something Yul Brynner would have signed up for. Anyway, drop the following phrase into Germanic conversation any time from September—June, and stand well back: “Ist die Temperatur hier je über sieben Grad?” It means: “Is the temperature here ever more than seven degrees?” FLY TO NINE GERMAN DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BERLIN (SCHONEFELD) AND BREMEN. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

DUTCH

“ZEVEN” Not hard to remember, this one, even if you’ve been visiting one of Amsterdam’s famously liberal coffee shops. “Als ze al alles voor tien doet, wat krijgen we dan voor zeven?” Which our web translator tells us means: “If she does everything for 10, what do we get for seven?” But it probably doesn’t mean that. Really. FLY TO EINDHOVEN AND MAASTRICHT. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

ITALIAN

“SETTE” “Guardi! È Berlusconi con i suoi sette nuovi amici speciali!” Berlusconi with seven special new friends? Well, libel lawyers, no one will be needing this as it’s obviously untrue. FLY TO 23 ITALIAN DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BARI, MILAN (BERGAMO) AND TURIN. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

SPANISH

“SIETE” Admittedly, you may not get a chance to use it, but imagine if you did? “Le ha estado dando patadas al burro durante siete minutos.” Or: “He’s been kicking that donkey for seven minutes now.” FLY TO 20 SPANISH DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BARCELONA (GIRONA AND REUS). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

SWEDISH

“SJU” To really ingratiate yourself with the Swedes, you could talk about their bracing countryside – or you could say: “På väg till hotellet passerade vi sju Ikea butiker.” Meaning: “On the way to the hotel we passed seven Ikea stores.” FLY TO GOTHENBURG CITY, SMALAND AND STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA AND VASTERAS). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

HUNGARIAN

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“HÉT”

* And seven “essential” phrases to slot them into, should the opportunity present itself.

Not so much a phrase, just a useful word for when someone asks you: “Have you seen how many sides Erno Rubik’s fancy new Cube has?” FLY TO BUDAPEST T1 FROM BRISTOL, DUBLIN, EAST MIDLANDS AND GLASGOW (PRESTWICK). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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THE SHORTLISTS Fancy some skiing this winter? Then check out some of these slick chalets across the network

CHAMONIX, FRANCE

CHALET CHOCOLAT Hip boarders and skiers will love this ultra-modern chalet at the legendary Chamonix. Sleeping up to 14 people, it comes equipped with table football, a huge plasma TV and a 10-person hot tub. You can even request a private chef, so forget the skiing and just party here all day! FROM €165 PER PERSON PER WEEK (SELF-CATERING). TEL: +44 (0)870 068 7030, WWW.RUDECHALETS.COM FLY TO GRENOBLE FROM SIX DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BIRMINGHAM. VISIT

SUPER-COOL SKI CHALETS

MORZINE, FRANCE

ARABBA, ITALY

ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND

GEILO, NORWAY

CHILLY POWDER

CHALET BRIGITTA

HAUS GLACIER

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With two luxury chalets, named Au Coin du Feu and Le Plan de Rochers, this family-owned business is so slick you can ski direct from the pistes to the door. Facilities include a full bar, sauna and massage room, plus a mezzanine library and play room kitted out with a widescreen TV, PlayStation, DVDs, a pool table and table tennis.

A short walk from the centre of Arabba and just 300m to the lifts and the ski slopes of the Dolomites, this chalet has three floors and sleeps up to 18 people. It comes with mod cons like satellite TV and a DVD player, together with meals from the live-in staff, who provide daily cooked breakfasts, snacks and afternoon tea, followed by a four-course dinner with wine.

The skiing is good, but it’s the aprèsski party life that makes this luxury apartment in Zermatt just the ticket. The place is all designer bathrooms, luxury beds and vast sofas, with both east- and west-facing terraces to catch the sunrise and sunset. It has one double room and two twin rooms, and access from the chalet is direct onto Zermatt’s main high street. Let the games begin!

This traditional Norwegian-style chalet, with lots (and lots) of wood, can sleep up to 10 people and is perfect for families. The spacious open-plan lounge features an open fire and mod cons like satellite TV and a DVD player. Live-out staff provide all meals, and even cakes and wine! But best of all is the private sauna and hot tub to soothe any aches and tired muscles.

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THE SHORTLISTS Sejal Sukhadwala marks the onset of the festive season with some dinner and dancing!

RESTAURANTS WITH LIVE CABARET THE FOODIES’ COLUMN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

SKANSEN CHRISTMAS MARKET It’s worth spending hours to explore one of Sweden’s oldest and biggest Christmas markets, sampling the sausage and spice stalls and drinking glögg (mulled wine). There’ll also be live music and festive dancing games. 28–29 NOVEMBER / 5–6, 12–13 AND 19–20 DECEMBER, WWW.SKANSEN.SE

LONDON, UK

LONDON, UK

THE BRICKHOUSE Watch trapeze artists and burlesque performers at this threelevel restaurant, as you tuck into tasty modern British cuisine, with dishes such as roast poussin with bacon-and-thyme stuffing, foie gras and creamed sprouts.

PAXTON & WHITFIELD CHRISTMAS CHEESES Cheese lovers should check out the hampers and gift packs available from this acclaimed cheesemonger, including a Christmas cheesecake – a three-tier assembly of different cheeses. For hampers, the Festive Collection includes items such as a stilton jar, Hundred Dram Cheddar (200g), salmon terrine and Christmas pudding. To guarantee pre-Christmas delivery, order online before 18 December.

THREE-COURSE CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH ENTERTAINMENT, £55 (€59). THE OLD TRUMAN BREWERY, 152C BRICK LANE, TEL: +44 (0)20 7247 0005, WWW.THEBRICKHOUSE.CO.UK. FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BELFAST (CITY), BRNO AND CUNEO. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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PARIS, FRANCE

MARRAKESH, MOROCCO

LIVERPOOL, UK

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

LA BELLE EPOQUE

KSAR EL HAMRA

BLUNDELL STREET

Over 75 years old, this grandaddy of Parisian cabaret restaurants does lively revue shows along with well-executed classic French food, such as fresh duck foie gras and blanquette of fowl. The cabaret, compered by one Ella Ritz, has ballet, cancan and more, with music from a live orchestra.

Eat classic tagines or specialities like pastilla stuffed with pigeon and almonds in this traditional riad setting, complete with a beautiful open green courtyard, fountain and gorgeous Moroccan mosaics. Then enjoy the nightly music acts and traditional dance troupe, performing Berber and Arab chants and songs.

This former shipping warehouse has the feel of a New York lounge bar and hosts an array of live acts performing the likes of soul, swing and Beatles covers. Food is straightforward but well made, and the Christmas menu offers roast turkey with sage and apricot filling, or suckling pig with black pudding and cider jus. Yum.

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SABT BEN DAOUD, MEDINA, TEL: +212 024 427

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This much-loved Belgian company has a spectacular festive range, including long, golden truffle boxes (6, 12, or 24 pieces) that wouldn’t look out of place next to your jewellery box, or indeed on the Christmas table. Even more striking are their red-and-gold gift boxes, filled with delicious pralines, ganaches, caramels and truffles. 47 PLACE DU GRAND SABLON, TEL: +32 (0)25 029 906, WWW.GODIVA.BE

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THE SHORTLISTS Sejal Sukhadwala quaffs some celebratory fizz around Europe

OF THE BEST CHAMPAGNE BARS

LEEDS, UK

VEUVE A surprisingly sumptuous bar, Veuve is notable for its great value bubbly — a bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial NV costs just £13 (€14). Try The Godfather cocktail (limoncello, Champagne and a lemon twist), and don’t miss the Champagne Sunday brunch. 33–37 HARROGATE ROAD, TEL: +44 (0)11 3262 3322, WWW.VEUVEBAR.CO.UK FLY TO LEEDS FROM 17 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING DUBLIN, MURCIA AND NANTES. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

THE DRINKERS’ COLUMN GLENGOYNE, SCOTLAND

WHISKY BLENDING SESSIONS OK, we know this month is all about Champagne, but in Scotland winter can only mean lots of hot toddys and whisky drinking. So why not get into the spirit by blending your very own whisky to take home? Glengoyne, widely regarded as Scotland’s most beautiful distillery, offers blending sessions led by in-house experts. Take a guided tour of the distillery, hear all about the art of the master blenders, then create your own unique drink in their state-ofthe-art facilities. Your individual bottle is yours to keep – and there are plenty of tastings along the way. FROM £30 (€33),

PARIS, FRANCE

LONDON, UK

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

BARCELONA, SPAIN

LE DOKHAN’S BAR

GILT CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE All that glitters is definitely gilt at this exclusive venue in the Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel. Up to 30 drinkers can enjoy 10 Champagnes, such as Louis Roederer Cristal, or the world’s most expensive cocktail, Louis XIII cognac and Cuvée Louise Blanc, at £800 (€870) a glass.

BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE BAR, HOTEL STUREPLAN

CAN PAIXANO

The first and best-known Champagne bar in Paris, this glamorous venue is tucked inside the 18th-century-style Le Dokhan’s Hotel. Choose from over 50 brands, and be sure to catch the weekly tastings of three different Champagnes, served with chocolate or caviar. 117 RUE DE LAURISTON,

2 CADOGAN PLACE,

Opened early last year, this first dedicated Bollinger bar serves a wide selection of bubbly in a cosy, relaxed lounge. Also try the more unusual “Zero Dosage”, a delicious low-sugar alternative. Tastings can be arranged upon request. 24 BIRGER JARLSGATAN,

Located in a shop selling tapas, sandwiches and cold meats, this cava bar is so cheap it’s madness! A glass of sparkling rosé, their most popular drink, costs only €0.75; a bottle of Cava Brut Nature is €5.75. Plus, prices are even lower if you buy from the shop.

TEL: +44 (0)20 7858 7250,

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Bread itsatBest! Handmade with natural ingredients using traditional Polish recipes

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Rome, Italy You can always count on Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid’s projects to look like they’ve been beamed in from the future, and in the case of the brand new MAXXI (a clever shortening of the National Museum of XXI Century Arts) that’s exactly how it should be. A celebration of contemporary culture, the museum will house two bodies — one dedicated to art, and the other to architecture.

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LANZAPLAYA

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BUNGALOWS LOS GIRASOLES

Calle Mejico Nº 2, 35510 Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Tel: 0034 928 510 161 | Fax: 00 34 928 511 057

Avenida de Gran Canaria, S/N 35700 Playa Blanca Yaiza Tel: 0034 928 517 533 | Fax: 0034 928 517 689

Avenida Sargentos Provisionales, 25. Playa Del Inglés, 35100 Tel: 00 34 928 760 822 | Fax: 00 34 928 771 673

Lanzaplaya is located in the second front beach line in the central area of Puerto del Carmen, next to the main commercial and entertainment centres.

Lanzasur is located in the south area of Lanzarote, in the second beach line of the fishing village of Playa Blanca, in front of the islands of Fuerteventura and Lobos and only few km away from the Natural Park of the Ajaches, better known as Papagayo Beach.

Set in attractive gardens in Gran Canaria, the Bungalows Los Girasoles are a quieter alternative to the hectic pace of Playa del Inglés. Boasting their own small front garden, the bungalows are fully renovated and well equipped in a relaxed atmosphere.

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30/10/09 16:00:47

COMMENT Supermodel and actress Lily Cole on her favourite places to travel

Lily Cole

“I NEVER REALLY THOUGHT ABOUT becoming a model. When I was asked to pose for a photo shoot, I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into. I took the opportunity and the rest came along. One thing I loved straight away was the travel. I was just 14 when I started, and going to all these exciting places was simply amazing. “My favourite European city is Venice. I’ve been there on holiday only once. Unfortunately, I don’t get to go there for my modelling assignments. It’s a magical city, with all those bridges, gondolas and boats. Where else in the world do you get a chance to discover a city using a boat? I also loved walking around and discovering the lesser-known calli and buildings. “A city that I love almost as much as Venice is Paris. It breathes and lives fashion, it’s so romantic. I love everything about it: the architecture, the shops, the coffee culture and the way French women dress. They have an attitude that I enjoy watching. Now that I’ve scaled down on my modelling work, I don’t go as often as before, but I was recently there for the promotional tour of my new film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, which took place during Paris Fashion Week. It was great fun to walk the red carpet and hang out with lots of fashion people I’ve worked with over the years. “When I was 16 I backpacked to India and other parts of Asia, sometimes with friends but also by myself. I know, I was a bit young to travel on my own, but my mother is a very liberal person and always had a lot of trust in

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“I was a bit young to travel on my own, but my mother is a very liberal person” me. Would I go backpacking today? Probably not. My hectic lifestyle leaves little time for taking holidays now but, when I do, I really like nice, clean places and relaxing. Carrying a rucksack is hard work. “The place I really want to visit is Madrid, as I’ve never been. I’m also fascinated by northern European countries like Norway and Sweden, as I love mountains and hiking. I do it a fair bit when I go to LA to see my boyfriend. He lives there, but I don’t think I’d move – I think I’d miss the European culture and history too much.” INTERVIEW: FRANCESCA LOMBARDO THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS IS OUT NOW

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Sam Delaney is running late

I AM RUNNING ALONG A TRAVELATOR, a rucksack on my back and two plastic carrier bags digging into each hand. I am red in the face and panting loudly, as my eyes dart around in despair for a sign saying “gate number 24” and my flight to Madrid. I’m a mess. How did this happen? It’s hard to say. Could it have been the fact that I casually booked a taxi to pick me up from home just

Or could it be that the weight of all that pointless shopping has weighed me down on the way to the departure gate, adding crucial seconds to my journey? No doubt it’s a combination of all those factors. But the simpler way of explaining my current predicament is this: I am travelling without my wife. When I’m with my wife, everything seems so much more, how shall I put it… fascistic? There

You must be joking! As far as she’s concerned, eating at airports is for the weak and rarely punctual. Besides, as she so often points out, you can buy, if you need to, anything you desire on the plane. Suffice it to say, I never find myself running along travelators when she’s around. How could I? Usually, we get to the departure gate so early that we end up just staring out

As far as she’s concerned, eating at airports is for the weak and rarely punctual half an hour prior to the suggested checkin time? Or was it the fact that, once I’d got there and passed through security, I spent 40 minutes meandering around the shops, stocking up on newspapers, magazines, jumbo Fruit & Nut bars, historical paperbacks I will never actually get around to reading, international plug adapters, inflatable necksupport cushions and bottles of gin?

are itineraries and schedules, to-do lists and travel managers. Yes, that’s right, I’m married to someone who owns a wallet designed specifically for travel documents. There’s no stopping at shops – she won’t allow it. The moment we enter the airport, she heads for the departure gate with the same cold-eyed focus as a shark homing in on its prey. And as for stopping for a snack at Pret A Manger?

onto the empty runway for hours, grimly contemplating a game of Travel Scrabble. Which might sound organised and grown up but is also bloody boring. Give me a lastminute dash to the gate any time – the thrill of hearing my name read out over the Tannoy is a novelty I’ll never get bored of. FLY TO MADRID FROM 35 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALMERIA, NADOR AND PORTO. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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Zoe Williams thanks the gods of fashion it’s winter

A CURIOUS FEATURE OF HUMAN NATURE (at least I hope it’s all of us, not just me) is that you always think you look better in the season that isn’t the current one. Now in winter, with the crisp, crunchy air and the early dark, I think: “What I need is some sun, some colour, something to shine on my old-lady hands. Maybe a streak of blonde, then I will look fabulous. Come summer, I will look lovely.” When it actually comes to summer – and, cursed with a memory, I have to admit this

better than the summer one if you want to sustain all these delusions about yourself. Summer is the season for relaxing, and here is thing number 978 I hold against taking sparelated holidays: it doesn’t matter whether it’s a rigorous Austrian detox or a softly softly Ibizan yoga retreat, there is no such thing as a fitness session that doesn’t involve taking a long, hard look at yourself. I wouldn’t mind that so much if it were figurative, but it’s depressingly literal. Summer is also beach

involve hats, scarves, spiced wine and, most importantly, flattering candle lighting. Now, sure, this is the whole point of going on holiday. It shakes things up a bit, and makes you look at things from a new angle. I put it to you, though, holidaymaker, that there are some angles you really don’t want to see yourself from. That’s why everybody always comes back from holiday on a diet – nothing to do with local cuisine, which is often much better for you than regular cuisine, consisting

I look better in knitwear. Plus, I look better when it’s dark. Winter is my season! – I think: “My problem is exposure. When it’s not cold there’s such a lot of pressure on a person to wear skimpy clothes. And yet I look better in knitwear. Plus, I look better when it’s dark. Winter is my season! Hell, I only even make sense in winter – I’m like a human roasted chestnut!” As kidding yourself goes, this works pretty well, but the fact is the winter break is much

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season, and you don’t need a bikini to remind yourself of your many deficiencies. In winter, what do we have? Skiing: a whole week wrapped in clothes as thick as duvets, hurtling down surfaces incredibly fast. Never mind that this is because they are slippery, you feel like a Bond girl. There is the Christmas fair break, which – whether it’s Manchester or Munich – will most likely

mostly of olives. Winter breaks is where I’m going with all this – you can’t go wrong. Huge clothes, ruddy cheeks, excessive drinking – there is no way you can come back feeling anything but festive. Oh, unless you go to the Canaries. FLY TO IBIZA, MANCHESTER, MEMMINGEN (MUNICH WEST), SALZBURG AND TENERIFE SOUTH FROM ACROSS THE RYANAIR NETWORK. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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BY DAY AND BY NIGHT Porto has it all: a stunning historic old town, relaxing boat trips on the shimmering River Douro and a fascinating history of port making. Wine lovers and foodies will enjoy tasting sessions at the old port houses, and feasting on local specialities in cosy Portuguese restaurants. There’s even a new zoo full of creatures big and small to keep the kids entertained. If you’re looking to combine city and countryside during your trip, Porto also lies within easy reach of the lush, sun-kissed Douro Valley where terraced hillsides have been planted with vines for centuries. The Douro region is protected for its natural beauty and it isn’t hard to see why. Enjoy visiting vineyards and soak up the fantastic scenery.

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FEEL AT HOME Enjoy a free night at Hotel Malaposta in central Porto using your Ryanair ticket. Either spend a second night at the hotel for free or get a 30% discount on each night you stay (subject to availability). You’ll feel right at home in any of the 37 rooms (choose from smoking or non-smoking), each fully equipped with private bathroom, hairdryer, AC, telephone, TV and amenities, and ideal for business or leisure travellers. Hotel Malaposta also offers special concessions for group bookings.

EXPLORE THE ANIMAL KINGDOM Just across the Douro River, you’ll find the new zoo. Here you can come face to face with snow leopards, parrots, crocodiles, zebras, kangaroos, meerkats, snakes, antelopes, hippos, monkeys, even insects, and many other species. The zoo is wonderfully located in a beautiful 18th-century manor house and gardens. Visit the self-service café or the esplanade overlooking the large lake, a perfect place for lunch or a snack. Budding naturalists can learn more about birds of prey and reptiles at the zoo’s daily talks and fascinating demonstrations.

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RYANAIR INFLIGHT PROMOTION PORTO BY DAY Douro Acima SEE THE CITY BY BOAT OR BUS Visiting Porto is an enchanting and unforgettable experience. In particular, the city’s unique beauty – both natural and architectural – makes it a big hit with visitors. Make sure you don’t miss out on any of the sights by booking one of Douro Acima’s sightseeing trips. Enjoy a doubledecker bus tour of the city, with a hop-on hop-off circuit and tickets valid for 24 hours. And break for lunch or dinner in Porto’s historic centre, in one of the most iconic restaurants of the city, Chez Lapin. The restaurant has been going since 1938 and offers traditional specialities served in a cosy environment. Or see Porto from the peaceful waters of the River Douro. Douro Acima’s Night and Day Cruises make use of typical Rabelo boats. RESERVATIONS, TEL: +351 22 200 6418, WWW.DOUROACIMA.PT

Sandeman A FASCINATING STORY IN ONE GLASS OF PORT Proudly facing the historic centre of Porto, overlooking the River Douro, sits the 1811 granite building known as The House of Sandeman. Visiting this famous maker of port wine is an experience full of mystery and sensuality – traditional yet cosmopolitan. A charming and professional team will guide you through the cellars, dressed in the traditional cape of a Portuguese student and Spanish sombrero hat – just like “The Don”. And of course, they’ll offer you a taste of the finest Sandeman ports. For a broader Sandeman experience, visit Quinta do Seixo, the winery where Sandeman port wines are vinified, and enjoy a remarkable trip to the Douro region, one of the oldest demarcated regions in the world, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. RESERVATIONS, TEL: +351 22 374 0534/35, [email protected] WWW.SANDEMAN.EU

Porto River Safari A PRIME EXPERIENCE IN A VINTAGE CITY 70 minutes. Thrilling and fun! River trips on rigid inflatable boats are the news on the Douro. We offer an unforgettable cruise 70-minute between the River Douro Nature Reserve, near the mouth of the river, the fishing vilage of Afurada and the Freixo Palace, a lovely work by the architect Nicolau Nasoni. We stop at the more notable places along the river to explain some bits of history, making the trip more interesting and unique. Reviews: “We thouroghly enjoyed the boat trip down the Douro which has been the highlight of our visit to Porto.” (Chapman Family, June 2009). Prices: 23 (adults); 18 (children 12 and under). Discount for groups, Capacity: 10 people per boat. Opening hours: Daily from 9am to 8pm. Boarding: Cais da Ribeira - 24/25, Peter Café Sport RESERVATIONS, TEL: +351 914 024 542 / 223 324 049, WWW.ROTASDEAGUA.COM

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IN THE HEART OF TOWN Hotel América offers a welcoming atmosphere, the ideal base for a holiday or business trip and a great starting-point for exploring the north of Portugal. The hotel is located in the historic heart of Porto, in Rua de Santa Catarina, the city’s best known shopping area. From here guests may stroll past the elegant shops and grand cafés discovering the heritage of the city in the monuments, architecture and the markets, and enjoying the renowned hospitality of the people.

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RYANAIR INFLIGHT PROMOTION PORTO BY NIGHT Fantasporto 2010 THE BIGGEST FILM FESTIVAL IN PORTUGAL The 30th edition of FANTASPORTO, the Porto International Film Festival will take be held 22 February – 7 March, 2010 at the RivoliTeatro Municipal and Espaço Cidade do Cinema. FANTASPORTO is considered to be, without a doubt, the biggest film festival in Portugal, and one of the 25 leading festivals of the world, as well as the world leader in fantasy films. Designated as an event of High Cultural Interest by the Ministry of Culture, it received the Medal of Cultural Merit awarded by the Portuguese Government and the Silver Medal of the Parliament. It also holds the Gold Medals of Honour of the cities of Porto and Gaia. The Ministry of Tourism has also considered Fantasporto as one of the 10 most prestigious and “investment worthy” brands in Portugal, being the only one referred to in a study of cultural events. It also received the award of the Best Cultural Event for Tourism in Portugal, in 2008. RESERVATIONS, TEL: +351 22 205 8819

Rivoli Teatro Municipal BE ENTERTAINED The Municipal Theatre RIVOLI opened in 1913 and it is located in the heart of Porto City, the town centre. RIVOLI is considered one of the major landmarks of the city. During the 1970s, the Porto Municipal Chamber decided to conceive RIVOLI, intending to renew and deliver it to the city and it’s citizens. At present the RIVOLI Theatre is managed by the renowned Portuguese producer and theatre director Filipe Lá Féria. On display at the moment is the Ernest Thompson The Lake House, a classic of modern theatre adapted and staged by Filipe La Féria. A mature love story interpreted by two high-profile players of the Portuguese theatre: Manuela Maria and Joaquim Rosa. RESERVATIONS, [email protected]

Al forno Baixa

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CONTEMPORARY DINING IN THE CITY This casual-chic restaurant in the city centre is known for delicious food and stylish décor. Al Forno Baixa is housed in an old building that’s been restored and transformed into a beautiful space with a mezzanine and an openplan view to the kitchen. Dishes are prepared with fresh, organic ingredients. Specialities include homemade pastas, like the pappardelle with duck and mushroom sauce, as well as raviolis, risottos, pizzas and typical Portuguese specialities such as roast leg of lamb or cod dishes. Staff are friendly and professional and live music provides a pleasant dining experience.

PLACE YOUR BETS! You’ll find a world of gambling and entertainment at Casino da Póvoa. Start by visiting the Gambling Room, equipped with various traditional games such as Black Jack, Punto Banco (Baccarat), and American Roulette. Then try your chances at Slot City, Slot Garden and Slot Parking where 650 Slot Machines await you. To finish off the night in style, try our unforgettable Slot burgers, hot dog snacks or rosette (a typical Portuguese snack), all at great prices. The casino also hosts an extravaganza of live concerts and shows. TEL: +351 252 690 888, WWW.CASINO-POVOA.COM

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COZY AND STYLISH Foz Velha is a cosy and stylish restaurant located in the Foz District, recognized as the posh neighbourhood of Porto, perfect for business lunches, pre-theatre appetizers or romantic dinners. Foz Velha proudly serves contemporary signature cuisine with a strong Portuguese and Mediterranean influence, and is committed to using local produce, naturally raised meats and sustainable seafood. The cosy bar is a great spot for a pre-dinner drink with sunset view. The restaurant’s soft décor in tones of blue and red offers a stylish yet relaxed dining atmosphere. White linen-topped tables, colonial style wood floors, custom wine rack, crafted ceilings, huge windows blended with views to the River Douro and the sea, lamps for an intimate environment, vibrant artwork and a custom-made, familystyle table creates a sense of intimacy and style. The cuisine is mastered by Chef Marco Gomes, recognized as one of the top chefs in Portugal. Ask for one of the tasting menus and fly trough a world of flavours.

PLAY ON! The Casa da Música was conceived to mark 2001, the year Porto was Cultural Capital of Europe, and it is the first new building in Portugal to be entirely dedicated to music – to the presentation and public enjoyment of music, to music education and to the creation of music. The project took shape in 1999 after Rem Koolhaas and Ellen van Loon (Office for Metropolitan Architecture) won the international architectural competition. Work began in 1999 on the site of Porto’s former central tram garage on the Rotunda da Boavista, and the Casa da Música opened its doors to the public on 15 April, 2005. Besides concerts, recitals and other types of performance, the Casa da Música also organises events for musicians and musicologists and invests in research into the origins of Portuguese music. In addition, it plays a very important role in music education. RESERVATIONS, TEL: +351 220 120 220, WWW.CASADAMUSICA.COM

ESPLANADA DO CASTELO, 141 FOZ DO DOURO, 4150-196 PORTO, TEL: +351 226 154 178, MOB: +351 918 818 147, FAX: +351 226 101 737, WWW.FOZVELHA.COM, [email protected]

Casa Agricola

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A RESTAURANT WITH HISTORY Casa Agricola is one of the last remaining testimonies to Porto’s rural history. Built by a merchant in the 18th century, the house and chapel have been preserved, renovated, and re-opened as Casa Agricola. Visit the stylish restaurant or kick back in the café and bar area. Enjoy a relaxing meal with family or friends, or host a party here – it’s the perfect spot. Come nightfall Casa Agricola also offers a buzzing wine bar, brasserie and live DJs.

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…Peter Café Sport, the symbol of free men’s walk throughout a beautiful world without boundaries of race or customs… Jacinto Viladomier. “Deep Blue”, 1990

Facing Douro River, Peter Café Sport Porto is a shelter house for every one who dares to sail in its stories and experiences, at sea, land or internet! You can taste the best Gin Tonic in the world, with our very special toasts. You can also try the “Açorianinha”, a mix of Azorean flavors and the memorable Porto Francesinha with its special sauce… We hope that you feel as cherished as we and all our friends do.

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Misty canals, fewer crowds, romantic walks… see a new side to the “serene city” in winter. James Williams pays a visit. Photography by Alexander Short

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LENS Charles Ray’s Boy with Frog. The conversation between Venice’s artworks and its landscape has been going on since the times of Tintoretto, yet today you can also see exciting, new contemporary art at spaces like Punta della Dogana (pictured here). The city is changing, so who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired, too?

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AS YOU GLIDE GENTLY DOWN THE GRAND Canal in one of Venice’s elegant black gondolas it’s hard to imagine just how this city of grand palazzos, canals and maze-like streets even came to exist. And it’s this allure that has attracted writers, artists and scores of tourists to its shores for centuries. Spread across 118 islands in a salt-water lagoon, Venice was first settled back in the 5th century and was built on top of hundreds of oak piles driven deep into the marshy bed below. Overflowing with history, the city is divided into six distinct sestieri (districts), whose central hub is the incredible St Mark’s Square. A staggering 21 million tourists visit Venice each year, so instead of getting caught up in the stampede why not take in some of its less-familiar sights first? Start off early as the city travels to work along the Grand Canal on vaporetti (public water buses), and barges deliver fresh radicchio and artichokes to the Rialto Market. Here, in the shadow of the famous bridge, the whiff of fresh seafood drifts across from the Pescheria (fish market). The Venetian diet is awash with clams, cuttlefish and squid, so a wander around these historic cloisters should whet your appetite for a mouth-watering dinner later on. It’s time now to take a ride in a gondola. In winter it’s a magical feeling to be rowed down

The Venetian diet is awash with clams, cuttlefish and squid the narrow canals that criss-cross the city, as mist gathers in the air and hovers around the moss-covered doorways. Prices are steep – about €80 for a 40-minute ride – but it’s an unforgettable experience. Over at Atelier Marega (11 on map) the costumiers are just opening up shop. Inside

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you can find everything you need for the worldfamous carnival, with colourful masks, hats and ball gowns all available to buy or rent. Across the square, pay a visit to the Frari (12 on map), one of Venice’s greatest churches. Light from its lofty windows casts a hazy glow over paintings such as Titian’s Assumption, and you’ll find a procession of statues weeping at the tomb of sculptor Canova that holds only his heart. This is the city of romance after all! Now for St Mark’s Square. Standing proudly at one end is Basilica di San Marco. The exterior is worth the trip alone, yet inside it’s packed to the rafters with shimmering mosaics, gem-laden floors and a treasury holding plunder from the Crusades. Next door, Venice’s rulers lorded it up at the Doge’s Palace, where glorious frescoes and paintings show off the pomp of Venetian high society. Also see the cells where Casanova was held, and book an Itinerari Segreti tour that reveals hidden doors and passageways.

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James Williams on how to get the best from this incredible watery city Afterwards, retreat into one of the classic (if expensive) cafés on the piazza. Caffè Florian (16 on map) is arguably the best, serving a delicious gooey hot chocolate – a snip at just €9. If you want to do Venice in style, the city’s oldest hotel, Luna Hotel Baglioni (1 on map), is bound to impress. This luxury five-star has a timeless quality, and sits at the water’s edge just footsteps from St Mark’s. Rooms are furnished with fine fabrics, chandeliers and antique furniture, and sleek marble bathrooms offering a touch of modern design. Bag one of the suites and you’ll be treated to fantastic views across the lagoon. After waking up to the sound of bells echoing across St Mark’s Square (the best sleep you’ll ever have), the Marco Polo ballroom is a stunning setting for breakfast with a frescoed ceiling by students of Tiepolo. Downstairs, the acclaimed Canova Restaurant (8 on map) sparkles with its white tablecloths and gleaming cutlery where, come evening, smartly dressed waiters treat you to some fivestar cooking from the Veneto and across Italy. Kick start your day of culture at Punta della Dogana (13 on map) – a 17th-century former “customs point” that opened in June, housing works from the vast contemporary art collection of French businessman François Pinault. After the success of renovating Palazzo Grassi in 2006, Pinault – together with architect Tadao Ando – set his sights on this triangular warehouse, which was sinking slowly into the mud at the mouth of the Grand Canal. Today, wooden roof trusses and exposed brick walls underline the building’s heritage, while smooth concrete partitions offer glimpses of the Venetian skyline. Over 200 works by 60 artists are on display at the opening exhibition Mapping the Studio, split between here and Palazzo Grassi (runs until 2011). Artists include the likes of Takashi Murakami, whose naked, life-sized anime models will take you by surprise, and Jake and Dinos Chapman’s apocalyptic figurines that examine politics, religion and morality. Next, set off on Venice’s “art mile” and the palazzos that line the Grand Canal. You may want to see Renaissance legends at Gallerie dell’Accademia (14 on map), 20th-century art at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (15 on map), or 18th-century Venice at Ca’Rezzonico (Dorsoduro 3136, tel: +39 041 241 0100). After nourishing your mind it’s time to nourish your belly. Near Punta della Dogana is Riviera (6 on map), a refined seafront eatery adored by locals. Try the fritto misto (fried fish and seafood) or scampi and radicchio risotto with a bottle of Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine. Even

Oh boy! Gondolas take a rest Sights at the Pescheria Luna Hotel Baglioni’s Marco Polo ballroom Mapping the Studio, Punta della Dogana Dessert to die for at the Canova Restaurant Punta della Dogana shows its playful side

PHOTOS: ALEXANDER SHORT / FELIX GONZALEZ-TORRES, “UNTITLED” (BLOOD); MAURIZIO CATTELAN, UNTITLED; RACHEL WHITEREAD, UNTITLED (ONE HUNDRED SPACES); CHARLES RAY, BOY WITH FROG

ESSENTIAL TIPS A good map is vital if you don’t want to get lost in Venice’s maze of alleys and bridges – Venice, Touring Club Italiano is a good choice. You can also use www.ombra.net to locate addresses by inputting their district and building number (eg, Dorsoduro 780). Look out for special winter hotel rates, where you may be able to bag a bargain on luxury suites. For instance, Luna Hotel Baglioni is offering a free upgrade to the next room type from November until the end of February. For more details, visit www. baglionihotels.com, and check out their special Christmas, New Year and Carnival parties. Don’t judge your culinary experience on the infamous tourist traps near St Mark’s Square. Neighbouring districts like Castello and Dorsoduro (across the water) are much better, as are the osterie, small taverns offering simple local cuisine. If you’re on a budget, cicchetti cost €1–€2 each and can make a pretty full meal. Acqua alta (high water) is the flooding of low-lying parts of Venice, especially in winter. Influenced by tides and the weather, the flooding is usually minor and forecasts are put up around town. It’s a way of life here, so don’t be surprised to see raised walkways or to hear the occasional siren!

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closer, along the same stretch, La Piscina’s (7 on map) fresh Mediterranean cooking and superb terrace make it perfect for whiling away an afternoon. If you want to stay longer, bed down in their stylish pensione La Calcina (3 on map). When it comes to stylish stays, a good four-star choice is Hotel Papadopoli Venezia, formerly the Sofitel (2 on map). Rooms are bright and spacious, complemented by gilded mirrors and luxury Milanese toiletries in the bathrooms. It’s only a short walk to the Frari, and was a favourite haunt of Italian comic book author Hugo Pratt (see City Cents). For boutique stays, try Ca’ Pisani (4 on map), a hotel full of 1930s furnishings and Futurist artworks – the attention to detail even extends to the fish-shaped room keys. Drinking is never far away in Venice, and at 6pm “spritz” hour kicks off. The best place to get some of this bitter-sweet cocktail of Aperol, prosecco and sparkling water is on lively Campo Santa Margherita – a hub of bars, pizza joints and gelateria filled with locals and students from the nearby university. You must also try cicchetti – Venetian tapas that includes everything from salami to baby octopus. Wolf some down at buzzing Caffè Rosso (17 on map), then head

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up to Champagne bar Orange (18 on map) for a great view over the square. If you love fine wines and fine food, then Al Pesador (19 on map) at the Rialto Market is an excellent choice, where you can sit by the water’s edge until the early hours. For affordable eats, head into the heart of San Polo, where Birraria La Corte (9 on map) prides itself on “slow food at fast food prices”. All the meat here is organic, even on the pizzas – which are arguably the best in town. Warming homemade pastas, fish, steaks, huge fresh salads and German and English beers make this one a winner. Also seek out neighbourhood osterie like Ostaria da Simson (10 on map) – the cicchetti at this Castello eatery are a cut above, and their pasta with clams simply delicious. Round off your trip with a visit to one of the nearby islands. Murano, Burano or windswept Torcello are all worth seeing, but you could also head over to Giudecca for its peaceful waterfront and views back over to St Mark’s. Take a boat there at dusk and head to the Skyline Bar (20 on map) at the top of the swish Hilton Molino Stucky (5 on map). Watching the sun go down and the stars flickering above the rooftops, you may just fall in love with Venice after all!

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Sober and elegant, with typical Venetian details and sophisticated and charming atmospheres: Hotel Capri welcomes you to Venice with a full range of amenities, in a picturesque Corte in the bohemian heart of the city. At only a few minutes from Rialto Bridge, in the midst of city bustle and cultural fervor, we will be waiting for you in our own Venetian “Latin quarter”!

C.so del Popolo 211 30172 Mestre, Venice - Italy Tel. +39.041.5321029 [email protected] www.hoteldelfino-mestre.com

Newly conceived Hotel Delfino 4 stars in Mestre is strategically located to allow you to comfortably reach the historical city center of Venice in just 10 minutes via the frequent transport connections that stop just a few meters (yards) away from the hotel. Quick access to Venice, modern service, like our free Wi-Fi coverage throughout the hotel, our excellent restaurant and contemporary style make of Hotel Delfino in Mestre a desirable good-value accommodation option for both business and leisure.

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Venice the desired, Venice the dreamed. Her colors, her lights. The excitement of being spellbound by the beauty of St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), the magic of its secluded, winding streets, a literary atmosphere tested by time and the liveliness of contemporary Venice. The Hotel dell’Opera awaits you in Venice to share the pleasure of a holiday in a small 3-star hotel in the historical center whose style and elegance is unmistakable.

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The Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal with its one hundred windows, looks out onto the Grand Canal, the romantic stretch of water lined with magnificent palaces and their thousand reflections and colors: a truly unique location which makes this elegant hotel the perfect option for an unforgettable holiday discovering Venice - a magic, timeless city!

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San Marco 1243, tel: +39 041 528 9840,

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Santa Croce 245, Giardini Papadopoli, tel: +39 041 710 400,

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Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro 2963, tel: +39 041 528 7998

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San Marco 1243, tel: +39 041 528 9840,

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Venice Carnival gets the party going on 6–16 February, so it’s time to start planning that outfit. This classic three-cornered hat from Atelier Marega (www.marega.it) will go perfectly with a white, pointy mask and a long, black cloak – whether you’re a man, or a woman looking to dress up! €30

After seeing the works of Picasso and Pollock at the fantastic Peggy Guggenheim Collection (www.guggenheim-venice. it) in Dorsoduro, we felt the urge to try out these kaleidoscopic specs, modelled on the wacky frames worn by the late art collector herself… just don’t fall in the canal. €12.75

Giorgio Fedon started making his world-renowned glasses cases near Treviso in 1919, and today the company is one of the world’s leading brands. Part of its luxury travel and stationery range, this patent leather mini-case is perfect for holding coins, jewellery, or whatever else is rattling around in your bag. €9

A subtle blend of white peaches and prosecco wine, the Bellini was first mixed at Harry’s Bar back in 1948. Try some at the drinking den adored by Hemingway, or new branch Harry’s Dolci on Giudecca. If you’re still thirsty, these take-home bottles produced by Canella can be found just about anywhere in town. €8

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Don’t say you didn’t get something for nothing in Venice! No, not the sludgy stuff in the canals – this water comes from deep underground in the San Benedetto region, famous for its water, and is delivered to citizens free via 122 fountains dotted around town. And we did blow all our money on that hat!

Fears about the risk of fire meant Venice’s glass factories were moved out to the island of Murano in the 13th century, where they still produce their wares to this day. Find the worldfamous glass at shops all around town, ranging from the simple to the exquisite – but do watch out for cheaper imitations. €22

8 / CORTO MALTESE POSTCARDS Italian comic book legend Hugo Pratt was born and grew up in Venice, where he set some of the adventures of fearless explorer Corto Maltese. When the sea captain wasn’t pursuing pirates or meeting mystics, he would roam the city’s darkened alleys encountering all sorts of mischief. €3

9 / FORCOLA BOOKMARK Craftsmen have been making forcole (oar rests) in Venice for centuries, yet today only a handful continue the trade. Drop by the quiet workshop of Saverio Pastor (Dorsoduro 341), where you can pick up wooden bookmarks, postcards and scale models. Of course, if you need a real one, Saverio will be only too happy to help. €8

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Anouk Aspisi, head of communications at new contemporary arts space Punta della Dogana and Palazzo Grassi

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“I MOVED TO VENICE IN JUNE 2008 when I was asked to be part of the team that launched François Pinault’s new centre for contemporary arts, Punta della Dogana. I’m French, but had been working in Rome for about nine years, and I love Italy – it is my country, and I feel at home here. “Venice is the number-one place to see contemporary art in Italy, and I think also Europe. It’s getting bigger and bigger, especially with the Biennale. It’s changing, too – not just because a lot of restoration is on its way, but also because Italian people know that a historic context does not guarantee everything. You have to reinvent yourself. “If you cross Venice from Piazzale Roma (the bus station) down the length of the Grand Canal – by vaporetto or on foot – you can see all the stages of history and art in one movement, from the beginning of art towards the present and the future here at Punta della Dogana. In what kind of city can you do that? “The new centre was a huge opening – we had 160,000 visitors in the first 100 days. We also met a lot of important intellectuals and artists. Japanese architect Tadao Ando designed the gallery, and I love this guy! He is a very nice person and from a very ancient culture. I love the respect that he showed to this historic place in his restoration. “When I’m not working I like to do two things: visit the Rialto Market in the morning to meet friends, then visit a museum I’ve never seen before. My favourite is Palazzo Fortuny

– the last owner was a Spanish designer, and it’s a great place filled with his fashion designs and displays of contemporary art. I live on the island of Giudecca, so love to stay there, too. My favourite place is Snack Bar la Palanca, where I can have coffee and watch all kinds of boats sailing by. “Living in Venice is very surrealistic. You feel inside the world because you can talk English, Spanish and everything – but you are also far from the world, cut off from all the noise you have in a normal city. You are near the sea, but it is not the sea. It is a very special atmosphere. In winter it can be cloudy, windy, even snowy – which is great when you have a lover, because you can’t physically leave the house!” WWW.PALAZZOGRASSI.IT

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UROTASH What happens when you travel around Europe meeting people with cool moustaches, then grow your own and enter the world championships? Conor Creighton and photographer Steve Ryan find out.

t was a sunny June afternoon in inner-city Dublin when Steve and I ran into a kid called Jason. Though still too young to have covered algebra at school, Jason already had two girlfriends. We didn’t understand how until we got up closer and noticed he was wearing that earliest symbol of manhood – a ratty, bumfluff moustache. Clearly, his power over the ladies lay beneath his nose, giving him a bearing that raised him above his peers. Jason got us excited about moustaches. Stopping by an internet café, we discovered that the World Beard and Moustache Championships (Bart Weltmeisterschaft) were happening near Frankfurt, Germany, in September. The decision was made. With precious little facial hair between us, and not much else to go on, we decided to start growing our tashes and enter. But that wasn’t enough – we wanted the whole experience. So to delve fully into this world we decided to travel around Europe finding out what sets hairy-faced people apart from the baby-faced masses. We’d also produce a book about our experiences for Movember, a charity that rallies men to grow moustaches for the month of November to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer. Packing small rucksacks and minimal shaving foam, we set course for our first stop, Edinburgh, where we met a member of the oldest moustache club in the world. The Handlebar Club was founded in RYANAIRMAGAZINE

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here for the beer.’” But we weren’t, quite. We were in it for the glory (and to make our book). We came back to Ireland and were grooming our newly sprouting whiskers when a tough Ryanair Magazine assignment was emailed over to us. We’d have to leave for Sweden that night and while there track down the legendary Dan Sederowsky (pictured, top left), a man who has clean shaved just once his entire life. Dan, 45, was another big contender for the championships, and has the most famous moustache in all of Sweden. Once he fell off the back of a truck and skinned the whole side of his face. “Save the moustache,” he told the doctors before they put him under for the operation. Next we flew to Germany, where we swapped tips with French band Mini Moustache. Each member had a moustache, and they showed us

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London in 1947 and, at 23, Simon Whitby Brown is its youngest member. On the day he was granted admission to the hirsute group he got a tattoo of a handlebar moustache across his midriff. He assured us his girlfriend loves it. He also assured us that fat genes don’t run in his family, so there would be no chance of his ink tash becoming an ink elephant one day. Next up was London, where we met with club president Rod Littlewood. Rod was also going to the world championships in Germany, and we could see the competition was going to be tough. “The Germans take it too seriously,” he said. “They’re up at 6am with their own stylists getting ready for the competition. So I got a badge made in German, saying: ‘I’m only 74

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a list of all the girls’ numbers they’d picked up on tour. “Fifty per cent like them, fifty per cent don’t,” they told us. “And to be honest, it’s not a bad thing to get rid of that half.” They reckon growing a moustache doesn’t so much repel potential mates, as filter them. Unbelievable as it may sound, walking around Berlin we actually managed to convince girls to rate our moustaches based on how well we kissed with them. Steve got a phone number. I managed to make my girl sneeze. One of them claimed to be able to grow a moustache larger than ours, so we set our sights on finding a moustachioed lady. Many, many lesbian bars later, we stumbled across a straight woman with a pencil moustache. Tatjana Bergius (pictured, right) is an artist who once worked with the Berlin police force. She looks on her moustache as a way of telling men: “Anything you can do, I can do better.” And that she can. She’s very proud of her moustache, as is her boyfriend. One day she envisions a world where beautiful girls will walk down the street with fine waxed moustaches on display. Say no more. On a quick trip home to the Emerald Isle

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to procure fresh clothes, we visited the most advanced wastewater treatment plant in Europe – the “stinkhouse” sewage plant in Ringsend. Basically, we wanted to find out what happens to stubble when you shave. At the site, hair and various other solids are processed into some of the most potent fertiliser known to man. “It’s all about sex,” said chief engineer Ciaran O’Ruanaidh. “We need to keep the bacteria at an ambient temperature so they keep having sex and eating the solids.” Well, Ciaran and his crew may be simple wastewater treatment operatives to us, but to bacteria they’re no less than love gurus! The fertiliser is then distributed to farms around Ireland. David Richardson invited us to his farm for the day to see how the stubble went to work on his cornfields. While unappealing to the ears or the belly, human fertiliser speeds up plant growth like steroids. Far away from the farm, we got on a plane back to mainland Europe and ended up on the Polish-German border in the company of Estonian truck driver Aksel Sepp. He’d grown his moustache in honour of former Solidarity leader Lech Walesa. The first hippie in Tallinn,

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Lip service Tatjana Bergius stands up for women’s moustaches Aksel gives us a ride Stubble down the sink Farmer David shows where our stubble goes

Aksel used to play a game with friends where they’d sneak across the Iron Curtain to bring back Emerson, Lake & Palmer records. “Back then there was Russian mafia at every border with Kalashnikovs – it was really dangerous,” he said. “Back then there were no tachometers either, so you drove until you saw double, and then kept going until you saw triple.” We didn’t do that. While we may have slept a few nights in cars, we never wound up driving until the two lanes in front of us turned into six. Our adventure ended one day in September, in the small town of Gründau-Lieblos, near Frankfurt, where as usual we were waking up in a car park. We’d finally reached the world championships and, under our hastily RYANAIRMAGAZINE

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OUR OPPONENTS HAD BEEN UP SINCE 6AM

constructed banner, we’d be competing against 150 of the best facial hair growers in the world. Our opponents had been up since 6am spraying and blow-drying their constructions. We were also up from 6am, trying to get the heater in the car working so we’d get some feeling into our toes again. Seven men entered our category. World champion Wolfgang Schneider was first onto the stage. He scored a perfect 10. We scored considerably less, although Steve did manage to pip the president of the Handlebar Club into fifth. After all, he was only there for the beer. Somehow, a rumour was spreading around the tournament hall that we’d offered to host the next round of the world championships in Dublin. I blame the weissbier. We decided it was high time we left before we were roped

Chop shop “Someone pass the superglue, please.” Uh oh, missed a bit! Wolfgang Schneider’s perfect tash

into catering for 150 moustache champs and their WAGs, so we tucked our fifth and seventh place certificates under our arms and split. It was a close escape but we had our book. Putting it together we ran out of gas, got lost and lived mostly off thee food available at petrol stations. We learned a few things, too. Moustaches get you searched a little more diligently at airports; rports; one in every two girls will probably takee you for a gypsy; and food will always worm m its way north to hide beneath your whiskers. But ut for all the disadvantages of growing growin it, we have to say that we never met a bad ma man (or woman)) with a moustach moustache. We can’t wait to lick our lips and not taste carpet again though.

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Riva Dei Tessali Hotel & Golf Resorts: 36 Championship Holes between the shores of the Ionian sea and the temple of ancient Magna Grecia Riva dei Tessali Hotel & Golf Resort is situated in the region of Apulia in the south of Italy by the Ionian Sea. This region is rich in historical, archeological & cultural sites. The Golf Hotel - Harmonizing with green Aleppo pines, offers its guests 70 well appointed rooms with all the facilities and a selection of between double, twin, junior suite to cater for all the requirements .

36 HOLES SPECIAL GOLF OFFER UNLIMITED GREEN FEES!!! Accommodation for two persons at the Golf Hotel in Riva dei Tessali 8 days/7 nights half board for Euro 750,00 per person 4 days/3 nights half board for Euro 350,00 per person

SUPER OFFER Accommodation for Four Persons in the Residence Apartments directly on the Golf Course of Riva dei Tessali 8 days/7 nights half board for Euro 700,00 per person 4 days/3 nights half board for Euro 320,00 per person

THE OFFER INCLUDES “Unlimited Green fees“ on our 2 Golf courses, trolleys and 1 massage; shuttle-bus service from and to Bari or Brindisi airport. No golf players will be entitled to an extra 15% reduction.

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Withing the hotel there are bars, restaurants, outdoor restaurant ideal for the warm hot weather to enjoy the experience of the Italian way to dine “Al Fresco” tasting the authentic local food & wine, in the relaxing atmosphere. Facilities include swimming pool (open only in the summer) a private beach with stunning views of the blue sea and 2 tennis courts. Within the resort there are twelve beautiful well appointed superior rooms nestled in the pinewoods with all the facilities including Jacuzzi, satellite tv and pets are welcome. Not far from the hotel in the main entrance of the resort there are The Comignoli Residence/apartments. With twenty beautiful residences overlooking the golf course, which are self catering, with all its facilities and can sleep up to 4 people. The main attraction of the resort are the two beautiful 18 hole championship Golf courses: Riva dei Tessali Golf course and Metaponto golf course, where the professional golfer can practice to his heart’s content. Riva dei Tessali Golf course is surrounded by 170 hectares of beautiful pine forests. Extending over a surface area of 5,947 meters, par 71, sr133. The Golf course was designed in the very best championship tradition by British architect Jhon D. Harris. Riva dei Tessali offers a wide variety of challenging holes and is rated by top international professionals as one of the best courses of Europe. For

the players there are available, two putting green, pitching area with three pitch and putt holes, and practice bunker. Metaponto the 2nd golf course not far from Riva dei Tessali is located in the charming countryside of Metaponto, an area with historic and ancient past and home to many artistic and archaeological treasures, picturesque landscape of the Lucania region. Built as a complement to Riva dei Tessali, Metaponto 18 hole championship golf course extends over a surface area of 6,284 meters, par 72, sr 130, set in and around citrus and olive groves. Every year many important events take place at Riva dei Tessali.The are 5 superior rooms overlooking the golf course, situated in an old Farmhouse since the year 800. Every year many important events take place at Riva dei Tessali Golf, the most important being The International TessaliMetaponto Open of Puglia and Basilicata, which reached the 26th edition, influencing the best European players to visit the south of Italy. Riva dei Tessali has been choosen for many events in years as the qualifying school of the Ladies European Tour 2005, The Qualifying school of the Alps Tour and some Italian important amateur tournaments. The resort is located in the famous Magna Grecia region which is rich in history and open-air museums: from the Greek civilisation that is expressed in these lands in a sublime way, to the Roman period, from people who settled here from very different origins and traditions down to our own days. A visit to Taranto with the most important collection of acient greek jewellery in the world, Sassi di Matera and Castel del Monte is a must as it is part of UNESCO. A visit to the famous Trulli in Alberobello. The food at Riva dei Tessali deserves to be highly recommended, both for the standards of organization of the restaurants and the people involved in setting it up and operating it. We must add that all the products used comes from the Riva dei Tessali farm; from vegetables to fruits, wine and olive oil.

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POLISH VODKA

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The Poles claim to have invented vodka, and in recent years their brands have proved even more popular exports than cut-price plumbers. Duncan Rhodes gets into the spirit in Krakow. Illustrated by Henry Obasi

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a zdrowie,” I say, clinking my shot glass before downing the . Zubrówka vodka. That means “good health” in Polish, and I’ll be saying it a lot tonight. Alongside Simon Taylor, a vodka-quaffing Englishman living in Krakow, I’m on a Ryanair Magazine mission to drink a shot of each of Poland’s most famous vodkas. Somerset Maugham described this particular brand in his novel The Razor’s Edge as smelling “of freshly mown hay and spring flowers, of thyme and lavender, and it’s soft on the palate and so comfortable, it’s like listening to music in the moonlight…” Simon’s assessment is somewhat more phlegmatic. “It’s like eating grass,” he declares, wrinkling up his nose and pushing the glass away . in disgust. Zubrówka’s fresh-from-the-meadow flavour derives from the blade of so-called “bison grass”, which is hand-picked and placed in each bottle. The grass, also known as “wisent grass” or “vanilla grass”, earned its nickname thanks to the bison of the primeval Bialowieza Forest who love to graze on it. Not only does this herb lend the vodka its distinctive sweetness, but the chemical inherent in it, coumarin, is purported to have hallucinogenic and aphrodisiac properties. Small wonder the brand has developed such a cult status in Poland and abroad. Simon was perhaps a bit harsh about this one, but there’s no chance for second opinions – drinking a shot of each of Poland’s top vodkas is risky enough, without having to revisit them. We’ve certainly found the right

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venue to fulfill our brief though, as the rather suave Baroque bar serves over 100 flavours, including the country’s most popular clear number, Wyborowa. Simon licks his lips in anticipation. After living in Krakow for the past two years, the 28-year-old from Brighton knows what he wants from his liquor. “The thing with vodka,” he explains sagely, “is that it’s a drink you need to take neat. I don’t understand those people who mix vodka with Coke. The whole point of drinking a shot is that it needs to go away in one.” As for me, I wouldn’t mind a spoonful of sugar with my medicine. Drinking shots of pure vodka like this brings back bad memories of my 21st birthday – most of which was spent unconscious on a pavement in Birmingham. Na zdrowie, indeed! We chuck it back. Simon recovers first. “Now, that’s what you expect from vodka,” he declares with satisfaction. “It’s light and liquidy, it goes down easily and the aftertaste vanishes quickly.” I concede it proved surprisingly painless, and only a small breather is required before we move onto the brand’s upmarket brother, Wyborowa Exquisite. As it is a rather pricey drop, we decide to savour this one, causing pensive ripples to play on Simon’s face with each considered sip. “It’s really thick. I feel like I’m drinking drool, it’s

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got that consistency. OK, I’m confused by the aftertaste. I’ve heard people says it’s creamy, but I’m getting burnt plastic.” Safe to say that Simon won’t be getting a call from Wyborowa’s marketing team any time soon, and in the end we both agree that the standard bottle is by far the better of the two. It’s around this point that my belly starts to

“I FEEL LIKE I’M DRINKING DROOL, IT’S GOT THAT CONSISTENCY” complain quite vociferously about the treatment it’s getting. But when I ask the barman if he has something to counter the pain, his suggested remedy isn’t quite what I had in mind. . “Try a Zoła˛dkowa, it’s good for the stomach,” he assures me. “Are you an expert in vodka?” I ask. “Everyone in Poland is an expert in vodka,” he replies, although I can’t tell whether he’s joking or not. As our stoic tender pours

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. out the Zoła˛dkowa, Simon confirms that this so-called “bitter stomach vodka” is part of any self-respecting Pole’s medicine cabinet. But by a delightful surprise this aromatic spirit proves to be the most palatable of the bunch by far. “It’s pepperminty, right?” “They have a minty one but this is the herby one,” Simon corrects me, before tilting his head towards the ceiling thoughtfully and drifting into a wistful nostalgia. “There used to be a sweet shop near where I grew up, and – I remember them distinctly – they had these funny things, herbal lozenges, which old people used to suck. It tastes like that. It’s like kissing my grandma!” Simon shudders involuntarily, and I wonder if maybe he too has had too much to drink. “No, no, it’s just I had a vision of my gran’s hairy top lip.” Stopping at this point could be dangerous, so we move swiftly onto another perennial Polish fave, wisniówka. A type of vodka, rather than a brand, this sickly cherry liqueur can be found in every larder across the land, and appeals to the nation’s ardently sweet tooth. The Englishman’s verdict? “It’s just a bit sweet, that’s the problem – and sticky,” says Simon, with the air of someone who’s been forced to drink more than one in the past. I ask him if he’s ever had the courage to refuse an offer of

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vodka in Poland but, as he explains, it is simply not socially acceptable. “One Easter I went to stay at my girlfriend’s. Her father woke us up at 9am for breakfast and straightaway he cracked the vodka out. It was a shot to one leg, a shot to the other – you always drink even numbers in Poland, then as soon as we had downed those he bought the wine out. We had an hour-long breakfast and afterwards I had to go to sleep again.” But back to Baroque and, as the evening lengthens, the place is quickly filling up with attractive girls. However, despite the improving décor, we are in need of a change of scene, not to mention a breath of fresh air. We wind our way (literally) along Krakow’s picturesque cobbles in search of some other suitable place to complete our mission, before settling on a cosy nook that seems to have appeared in our honour – it’s called Wódka Bar after all. As the barman points out a range of exotic infusions from ginger to mango, Simon’s eyes settle on a bigger prize – wormwood-flavoured vodka. “Wormwood is what they put in absinth,” he says enthusiastically, putting the shot glass to his lips. The cogs tick as I wait for what turns out to be a bath-pearl of wisdom. “You know when you were a kid and you went with your

mum to The Body Shop? There are all those funny balls of soap and, even though you know they’re not sweets, you still try one – you eat a soap – well it tastes just like that.” If Simon’s increasingly bizarre analyses aren’t evidence enough that the vodka has addled our brains, then his sincere attempts to convince me that all bears are left-handed and that Liza Minnelli is allergic to her own saliva are surely the final proof we are utterly sozzled. Simon is busy demonstrating how Gentle Ben would catch a tennis ball in a forest, when thankfully we’re interrupted by a phone call from his girlfriend demanding to know where he is. But before we are allowed to bid farewell to Wódka Bar, the gregarious barman invites us to drink one last round with him – a traditional Polish shot going by the name of “ws´ciekły pies”, or “mad dog”. Half vodka, half raspberry juice, with a varying amount of Tabasco sauce, the mad dog is a Krakow fave that owes its popularity in part to the clear and crimson layers that mimic the Polish flag. Simon and I exchange a doomed glance – we both know we can’t refuse. Down the hatch it goes, followed by much coughing, spluttering and facial spasms. What does Simon think of that one? “It’s better than eating grass, I suppose.”

KRAKOW VODKA BARS BAROQUE: A swanky pre-club bar, with more vodkas than seats. Pop in to sample over 100, and try the bartenders’ own inventions. 16 UL JANA, TEL: +48 (0)12 422 0106, WWW.BAROQUE.COM.PL

WÓDKA: Teeny Wódka is a low-key space to get

slowly sozzled on “little water”. Helpful staff will initiate you in the spirits’ folklore. 5 UL MIKOLAJSKA, TEL: +48 (0)12 422 3214

PIEKNY PIES: Although not a specialist vodka

bar, “The Beautiful Dog” is full of experts who will no doubt happily share their wisdom with you, especially if you stand them a round. 6A UL SLAWKOWSKA, WWW.PIEKNY-PIES.PL

MINISTERSTWO: Attracting a young crowd, this bar is best on Tuesdays for its Today parties and drinks specials. 1 UL SZPITALNA, TEL: +48 (0)12 429 6790, WWW.KLUBMINISTERSTWO.PL

LOCH CAMELOT: A romantic café famous for cabaret and music in its cellar. 17 UL TOMASZA, TEL: +48 (0)12 423 0638, WWW.LOCHCAMELOT.ART.PL

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Want to combine the magical pistes of Sauze d’Oulx with the piazzas of Turin, or the nightlife of Barcelona with the powder of BaqueiraBeret? Ben Mondy highlights five of the best city and ski options available this winter

Milan FOR ALAGNA THE CITY: Like each of the major European

valleys Gressoney and Champoluc are also well worth a visit. LOCALS DO: Heliskiing! It’s surprisingly cheap, and this area has some of the best in Europe. LOCALS DON’T: Party much. This unspoilt part of Italy is more about couples and coffee than clubs and shots. STAY: We’re in classic European family-run hostel territory here, like the three-star Hotel Monterosa (www.hotelmonterosaalagna.it). Within 100m of the lift, the hotel’s style is very traditional, and they can also provide great guides to show you around the mountain. For a slightly more upmarket option, Hotel Cristallo (www. hotelcristalloalagna.com) has a spa and a bar that usually sees some gentle action. FLY TO MILAN (BERGAMO) FROM 51 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EINDHOVEN, GRANADA AND LONDON (LUTON AND STANSTED). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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cities, Milan wears many hats. To the fashion crowd, it is up there with New York and London as one of the world’s style capitals. “The whole place is like London’s Bond Street,” according to Men’s Health fashion editor Olie Arnold, a Milan Fashion Week veteran. “And of course the beautiful locals are all very well turned out in their huge sunglasses and chic padded jackets.” Then there is the city’s more cerebral side, with plenty of history and art to keep the culture vultures happy. From the immense Duomo (make sure you spend a good hour just people-watching on Piazza del Duomo) to the grand central train station, you’ll find some staggering architecture on display here. And that’s not to mention Milan’s Renaissance-era

riches, foremost of which is Da Vinci’s famous mural The Last Supper. Throw in some fantastic food – you can’t really go wrong, whether it is fine dining or a street-corner pizzeria – and the local pride, epitomised by the fierce AC/Inter rivalry, and you have one of Europe’s most exciting weekend break destinations. THE SNOW: If you’ve just been discovering one of Europe’s most romantic cities, it makes sense to hit up one of the Continent’s most romantic ski resorts. Alagna is one of the three hubs of the brilliant Monterosa ski area, one of those huge linked zones that our Italian cousins do so well. Visitors can enjoy some of the best skiing in Italy, and this somnolent village is filled with natural charm – making it perfect for families and experts looking for early nights and powder up to their armpits. It’s linked to the 180km of pistes of the Monterosa ski area (www.monterosa-ski.com), and the other two

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Alpine magic The lovely Sauze d’Oulx is just an hour and a half from Turin and a skiing paradise

Granada FOR THE SIERRA NEVADA THE CITY: There is nowhere in Spain like

Granada. Historic and gorgeous in so many ways, the city is located between the glittering Mediterranean and the Sierra Nevada mountains. See the Alhambra Palace, explore the hotch-potch streets of the Albaicín quarter, and party all night in bars that offer incredible free tapas every time you buy a drink! THE SNOW: Just 25 minutes from Granada by car is Pradollano, a top resort on Mulhacén, mainland Spain’s highest peak at 3,482m. There are 36 slopes, 11 lifts, two telecabins, and numerous hotels, bars and restaurants. Overall, it’s one of the most underrated resorts in Europe, with loads of sun and perfect for day trips in winter. Check out www.cetursa.es for more information. LOCALS DO: The Three Wizards Parade (5 January), when sweets are thrown onto the crowded streets from horse-drawn carriages. LOCALS DON’T: Miss a fresh powder day – they are relatively rare and the terrain is perfect for it. STAY: A good budget city choice is Granada B&B Homestay (www.granadahomestay.com), while in the mountains, Hotel Maribel (www. sierra-nevada-hotels.com) is a good mid-range option. Hospes Palacio de los Patos (www. hospes.com) offers palatial luxury in Granada. FLY TO GRANADA FROM SEVEN DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BARCELONA (GIRONA), EAST MIDLANDS AND

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Turin FOR SAUZE D’OULX THE CITY: For a combination of incredible skiing and winter adventure you can’t argue with this pairing. Despite being the birthplace of Italian car production Turin is one of Italy’s greenest cities. Take in the panoramic views from the incredible Mole Antonelliana tower then stroll around the Quadrilatro’s avant-garde shops, hole-in-the-wall restaurants and scruffy Gran Balon market. Later try the elegant cafes of the Piazza San Carlo before hitting the modern late-night cocktail bars of the Piazza Vittorio Veneto with their vibrant atmosphere. THE SNOW: At 79 km or just an hour and 30 minutes drive from Turin, the lively party resort of Sauze d’Oulx in the Susa Valley of the Piedmont region of the northwestern Italian Alps has it all. For the best après-ski parties around, this resort in an otherwise quaint village is it – there are 25 bars! But it’s the skiing that shines with 29 runs and 22 lifts as well as being on the Via Lattea (Milky Way) ski route that links it to the neighbouring resorts of Pragelato, Sestriere, Cesana, Claviere and Sansicario. One of the most exciting runs is the Gran Pista to Prariond, which descends 650 vertical metres, while the excellent run 29, which descends from Capanna Mollino, winds scenically between forests of ancient pine

ONE CRAZY RUN AT SAUZE D’OULX DESCENDS 650 VERTICAL METRES trees and larches. Check out www.comune. sauzedoulx.to.it for more information. LOCALS DO: Drink Negronis, Turin’s signature cocktail, made with Vermouth Rosso, Bitter Campari and Gin. LOCALS DON’T: Ski off-piste much in Sauze d’Oulx as the piste runs themselves are so good. STAY: For luxury in Sauze d’Oulx try the 4-star Grand Hotel La Torre with its unusual roundtower architecture and relaxing wellness centre (www.grandhotellatorre.it). Be first on the piste each morning at budget stay Orso Bianco which sits right on the mountain at 2,135m. For stylish yet affordable accommodation in one of the most beautiful squares in Turin stay at the Hotel San Carlo (www.albergosancarlo.it) with rooms from €65 per night. FLY TO TURIN FROM 12 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BARI, LONDON (STANSTED), DUBLIN, MADRID AND TRAPANI (SICILY). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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Perfect piste Exclusive skiing in the Pyrenées at Baqueira-Beret meets the stylish city of Barcelona

ESCORNACRABES TRANSLATES AS “THE PLACE WHERE GOATS GO TO DIE”

FOR BAQUEIRA-BERET THE CITY: A compact, seaside metropolis that will always be hip, Barcelona has a wellpreserved Gothic centre, boasting numerous architectural and artistic treasures. See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and the Torre Agbar, then hit the countless boutique stores, bars and cool clubs. In winter, take advantage of the lack of crowds and cheaper prices by booking a table at some of the restaurants leading the Catalan nueva cocina revolution. We’d recommend the likes of Alkimia, Ca l’Isidre and Comerç 24. THE SNOW: It takes about two hours by car to get from Barcelona to Baqueira-Beret, Spain’s most exclusive resort, set in the beautiful Valle de Arán. The skiing is good for all abilities and perfect for intermediates, with 86km of marked pistes, including four green runs, 25 blues, 20 reds and four blacks. The infamous run is the Escornacrabes from the top of Cap Baqueira, a scarily steep, narrow downhill plunge – the name translates as “the place where goats go to die”! The one downside

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is that the resort’s “best-kept secret” label (you can’t get there direct by train or air) is in danger of disappearing as more people are finding out about its great location. LOCALS DO: Start the Barcelona Carnival celebrations with “Greasy Thursday” on 11 February, when vice, grease and gluttony will all be on the menu. LOCALS DON’T: Stay up on the mountain in Baqueira-Beret – it’s much cheaper further down in the valley or even in Barcelona itself. STAY: The Hotel Lacreu (www.hoteleslacreu. com) in Baqueira-Beret is cheap, with doubles from €88 a night. At the pricier end, there’s La Pleta (www.lapleta.com) from €275 a night. If your pockets are big, it’s also worth trying the new W hotel (www.w-barcelona.com) in Barcelona, with double rooms from €205 a night in winter. Or the relaxed Catalonia Ramblas hotel (www.ramblas.barcelonahotels.it), with twin rooms from €114 a night. FLY TO BARCELONA (GIRONA AND REUS) FROM 59 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING AARHUS, DONCASTER AND MEMMINGEN (MUNICH WEST). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

this southern city is filled with a traditional and southern German style. The old town (Altstadt) is the place to hang out, offering Bavarian hospitality, medieval architecture, beautiful squares and legendary beer halls, such as Hofbräuhaus (www.hofbraeuhaus. de). If you fancy a party, head to the trendy Schwabing district, where bistros abound and the clubbing is loud and late. THE SNOW: Germany’s best ski town lies right under its highest mountain, the Zugspitze. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is less than two hours’ drive from Munich and has direct access to 43 individual pistes – some above 2,500m – and is served by 38 ski lifts. Snowboarders are well catered for, with wave rides, half and quarter pipes, plus at new year there is Garmisch’s famous ski jumping competition that draws crowds from far and wide. LOCALS DO: Plan to spend 10–14 March hanging out at the FIS Ski World Cup. LOCALS DON’T: Miss out on Munich’s winter Tollwood festival (www.tollwood.de) either. It’s a unique mix of cabaret, circus and variety acts held on 25–31 December. STAY: In Munich, the luxury Mandarin Oriental (www.mandarinoriental.com/munich). In the mountains, Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl (www. sonnenbichl.de) or the great-value Atlas Posthotel (www.atlas-posthotel.com). FLY TO MEMMINGEN (MUNICH WEST) FROM 10 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE, EDINBURGH AND PISA (FLORENCE). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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Pontedilegno

Ponte di Legno, with its refined elegance, has succeeded in preserving the charm of a mountain village. In the winter it offers ski runs of varying levels that guarantee excellent skiing. Ponte di Legno is part of the Adamello Ski area, one of the biggest and most important ski resorts of the Alps.

Ponte di Legno è un tipico paese di montagna, elegante e raffinato. Per l’inverno offre piste di vario livello che garantiscono un’ottima sciabilità. Ponte di Legno fa parte del comprensorio sciistico di Adamello Ski una delle destinazioni sciistiche più rinomate delle Alpi.

Facilities include: • 100 km of ski runs • 30 lifts • Snow park • Only 120 km from Orio al Serio airport • Fly Ski Shuttle every Saturday – online booking available

I Servizi Includono: • 100 km di piste • 30 impianti di risalita • Snowpark • a soli 120 km dall’aeroporto di Orio al Serio (Bg) • Servizio di Fly Ski Shuttle tutti i sabati prenotabile anche online

SKI OPENING WEEKENDS (27TH-29TH NOVEMBER 2009; 11TH-13TH DECEMBER 2009; 18TH-20TH DECEMBER 2009): 2/3 days in hotel HB + 2/3 days skipass from €140,00/person

WEEK END PRIMA NEVE (27-29 NOVEMBRE 2009; 11-13 DICEMBRE 2009; 18-20 DICEMBRE 2009): 2/3 giorni in hotel HB + 2/3 giorni skipass da €140,00/persona

FREE SKI WEEK (12TH-20TH DECEMBER 2009): 7 days in hotel HB or in apartment + 6 days Superskirama skipass from €375,00/person

SETTIMANA FREE SKI (12-20 DICEMBRE 2009): 7 giorni in hotel HB o appartamento + 6 giorni skipass Superskirama da €375,00/persona

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a photographer; solicitor Peter, 65, an 18month-long convert to the pursuit of better pictures; and “The Irishman”, who is by his own admission the least experienced of the three. Then there’s me, with an €80 point-and-shoot digital camera in my hand. Bolt-on lenses and manual shutter functions it does not have, although my host and the other students go easy on my lack of armaments, and in a special moment reminiscent of those movies where the cowboy hands his son his very first gun, Jonathan lends me a digital SLR camera – a Nikon, no less. In 10 minutes I know how to use it, sort of. This is going to be fun. It’s 7.20am on the first day, after yesterday’s briefing, and the ocean is grumbling beneath us. One of Jonathan’s great skills as a photographer is an ability to find terrific things to shoot and, while the sliver of beach we’re on doesn’t look much, he assures us this picture is a banker. We’re inclined to believe him as his portfolio is mesmerising, and it’s nice to note that he is refreshingly forthcoming about the techniques he employs in his own work, all of which is ocean or landscape photography. A small clump of rocks slowly reveal themselves in the ebb tide, and as the sun shines through cracks in the dark clouds above

us, the grin on our mentor’s face broadens. Bright sunlight and blue skies are not what photographers covet at all – they love clouds, the darker and moodier the better. We’re reminded of the “rule of thirds”, which has served artists well for centuries. The idea is that the composition in photographs is improved if you try to position the main objects in your images one third of the way up or down, and one third of the way in. Here, that means a clump of rocks on the left, a dash of sea at the bottom, and lots of sky. I take 78 photos from slightly different angles in less than an hour, and I’m controlling the shutter speed, aperture, focus and everything. I even manage to work the tripod without incident – except when I hand it to Jonathan at a small harbour later on and it snaps shut on his finger. This is exactly like the time I accidentally burned the hand of Metallica’s drummer with a cigarette, and I imagine the only worse thing I could do to a photographer would be to poke him in the eye. I apologise meekly and shuffle off to get some close-ups that are “representative of

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where we are” – a stunning mix of Nice-esque chic and old-school charm, where surfer-friendly beaches rub shoulders with rocky outcrops. So getting shots of boat paraphernalia and anchors is going to be a doddle, and it’s not long after that I find myself face down on the pavement looking at that manhole. You’ll have to believe me, but it really was something else. To record the difference in quality between an SLR camera and my own machine, I whip out the point-and-shoot whenever I remember, trying to replicate the shots we’ve just taken. Nowhere does this turn out to be a better idea than on the morning of day two, at the most beautiful, misty lake I have ever seen. The images on the screen of my borrowed SLR look amazing, but the ones on my own camera look pretty good, too. And after a quick play with my computer’s junior school-quality photo manipulation tools a few days later, some of the pictures turn into something I never dreamed I had in me. The SLR ones – even if I do say so myself – are staggering. I ask Jonathan why, if all five of us were to line up cameras and take identical shots, his would be the best. He says it may not be, but does admit that his knowledge of digital enhancement would give him the edge. Ah, but isn’t photo manipulation just cheating? Not so says our teacher, explaining that in past times the best film photographers would spend an age during the printing process physically blocking out bits of light as the projector beamed the image down onto the photo paper.

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It helped them to lighten and darken different areas, and Adobe’s ubiquitous Photoshop is the modern equivalent. And all you are actually doing is enhancing whatever is already there. I’m a sceptic until I see my beach shot from yesterday transformed in under five minutes. Most of Jonathan’s courses involve at least the rudiments of digital enhancement, and for me it’s truly enlightening. Addictive, too – when I eventually get home, I spend the first of what I suspect will be many hours happily converting average family shots into absolute crackers. For now, though, we’re lost in the beauty of the lake, its wooden jetty, and the early morning mist. The others are like kids on Christmas Day, and I can’t recall feeling this odd mixture of excitement and inner calm in a long time. The day brightens, the mist intensifies and the shots just keep getting better. And this, I think to myself, is what photography is really all about.

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hrough a fine mist of ice crystals on my goggles I see the marker flag flapping in the wind. Pushing hard on the tiller, my tiny ice yacht slides in a smart racing gybe and I cut through on the inside of the fleet gaining three valuable metres, speeding now towards the finishing line 100m downwind. Hurtling along at 32km/h (17 knots), headlines race through my feverish mind: “Brilliant success of newcomer in European championships – telegram arrives from Buckingham Palace.” But pride comes before the fall. A sudden gust lifts my windward skate high and my “Blokart” flips over so fast I catapult onto the ice. The other competitors speed past inches from my face as, cursing, I leap to my feet, right my stricken craft and come in last. It’s February in one of the most stunning locations in Europe, the vast frozen lagoon of the Nemunas river in Lithuania. Separated from the Baltic Sea by the Curonian Spit, a narrow peninsula that runs along the Lithuanian coast to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, most winters the fresh water lagoon freezes hard into

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The acceleration is extraordinary; the light frame of the kart, its mast bending under the strain, meets little resistance on the snowcovered ice. Bunching at the markers, ice splinters flying, we skim past each other with millimetres to spare. Using dimly remembered sailing techniques, I cut through the fleet, arriving second in the first race. To everyone’s amazement, I survive the eliminating heats and make it to the finals that afternoon. This time we race around a longer, triangular course, the furthest mark barely invisible in the snow. The heavyweights go first, speeding into the murk, and in the distance we see Frank capsize, before leaping up to right his craft. Suddenly, screaming out of the snow comes Raul, a manic grin flashing beneath his helmet as he speeds to a triumphant finish. The lightweights are next, and in a gusting squall of snow my Blokart shoots forward. Distances are difficult to judge in the near whiteout, and I miss one of the marks completely, coming in minutes behind the fleet. With the weather closing in it all depends on the final race. The flag drops and the skates

of my kart lift as I lean out to keep balance on the first leg. Careering round the marks, snow clogging my goggles, I feel every inch the veteran, easing past the stragglers and inching into the lead in a crackle of sail. The distant shoreline is practically invisible as I accelerate, the craft skittering on the ice. We slue around the final mark but my leeward skate catches a patch of sticky snow and I cartwheel hard onto the ice. Winded yet unbowed, all hope of victory gone, I right my craft and, nursing a bruised knee, sail the last 100m to the finish. At the clubhouse the prizes are handed out, the Estonians cleaning up in the heavyweights and a dentist from Vilnius taking home the lightweight trophy. I am awarded a runner-up prize, and to applause I smile my thanks through slightly gritted teeth. “Next year,” I think, “a bit more practice and it will be a very different story.” THE WORLD ICE-BLOKART CHAMPIONSHIPS TAKE PLACE AT LAKE REKYVA ON 19–21 FEBRUARY, 2010. FOR MORE DETAILS AND FOR BLOKART INSTRUCTION, VISIT WWW. IRKLAKOJIS.LT. FOR MORE ON THE CURONIAN SPIT, VISIT WWW.VISITNERINGA.COM. VISIT THE LITHUANIAN TOURIST BOARD AT WWW.LITHUANIATOURISM.CO.UK

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through thin ice. “I was lucky not to go down with my ship!” The next day at the clubhouse, beside the lake, the flags of the competing nations hang still. No wind, no race. But Blokarters are an optimistic lot. “That mackerel sky means wind soon,” says Dutchman Frank van Wijt, cheerfully, as he adjusts his Blokart. Meanwhile, Raul offers me a steaming cup of tea laced with a spirit that brings tears to my eyes. Yet four hours pass and still the wind fails to appear – meaning the day’s racing has to be abandoned. Next morning, clouds speed past over the snow-covered dunes. “Plenty of wind today!” says Matas, as we assemble the Blokarts and weigh in for the first heats. I’m classified as a lightweight, but that’s no surprise! Kitted out in scarf and goggles I ease myself into my kart for the first race. The crimson flag drops, I pull hard on the black rope controlling the sail, and the line of Blokarts speed away to the first mark. The great thing about this nascent sport is that almost anyone can do it, with minimal training – even a middle-aged bloke like me. WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COM

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Porcelain veneers - an alloy of beauty and strength Eglė Kunčiuvienė, the dentist and the chief of dentistry clinic “Neodenta“ tells us about the latest technology in dental restoration. Porcelain veneers – that are very thin, 0,3 - 0,5 mm thick porcelain plates, which cover the front teeth. If needed, those plates can be very thin, in such case the teeth are polished as little as possible. This cure is very effective and it is advisable in the case, when: the form and position of the front teeth in the arch is not correct; the colour of the front teeth has changed (non vital teeth or teeth affected by fluorosis, tetracycline); wide, non-aesthetic space between teeth (diastemas); the dark pigment of the teeth, which cannot be removed by whitening; traumas, when a part of fissured tooth needs to be restored; inadequate teeth height (low teeth); many non-aesthetic fillings. Veneer fitting procedure helps to achieve the threefold aim: to obtain the greatest possible aesthetic effect of tooth shape, colour and placement in dental arch; to reconstruct the hard dental tissues; to restore the chewing function. As the dentist Eglė Kunčiuvienė says, in comparison with the other teeth restoration techniques, the porcelain veneers have indisputable advantages: porcelain bonds with enamel very well; wears out less than composite synthetic veneers or fillings (aesthetic filling);does not change the colour or the shining; less tooth tissue is being polished than while putting crowns or filling; functions 10 – 12 years, while the fillings function from 3 to 8 years; gingival tissue tolerates porcelain well, do not cause any allergies; even very dark-coloured teeth may be made a special white; aesthetic filling not always can hide dark teeth, as well as fillings do not save the shining. On purpose to achieve the maximum aesthetic result, experts recommend choosing porcelain veneers. This substance in the mouth characterizes with high durability, aesthetics, transparency and naturalness, so, the funds invested to the beauty and lasting will pay huge dividends. 63 – 72 percent of tooth tissue have to be cut for the all tooth crown, and from 3 to 30 percent for the veneers. The porcelain veneers are being made individually for each patient, which makes them almost impossible to distinguish from the natural teeth. They are resistant to coffee, tea or smoking effect.

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Mark Rothko: The Seagram Murals UNTIL 21 MARCH 2010; FREE Tate Liverpool opened its doors for the very first time in 1988 with a memorable display of Mark Rothko’s The Seagram Murals. Over 20 years later, the series has made a welcome return. If you missed The Seagram Murals the first time round, or if you’re not old enough to remember, now is the perfect opportunity to discover Rothko’s atmospheric and dramatic works.

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Coming soon Afro Modern: Journeys Through the Black Atlantic 29 JANUARY – 25 APRIL 2010 This major exhibition identifies a hybrid culture that spans the Atlantic, connecting Africa, North and South America, the Caribbean and Europe and is the first exhibition to trace in depth the impact of Black Atlantic culture on Modernism. FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT TATE LIVERPOOL, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR E-BULLETIN LIST AT WWW.TATE.ORG. UK/LIVERPOOL OR FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @TATELIVERPOOL. ALBERT DOCK, LIVERPOOL, L3 4BB TEL: +44 (0) 151 702 7400

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GOLF ALTORREAL A sports club situated only a few kilometres from Murcia, in exceptional surroundings and with unbeatable quality facilities, offering enthusiasts of this sport the opportunity to play without having to travel great distances. You have at your disposal an 18-hole golf course with a total length of more than 6,200m. The course itself has been designed by one of the great international specialists in this field, Dave Thomas. After a brilliant playing career, Thomas moved into the field of design and remodelling golf courses, always taking the environment into account. Situated in a natural environment with more than 20,000 trees including olive, pine, poplar and carob trees. What was up to now a zone characterised by its monotonous landscape and the scarcity of trees has now been converted into a very special natural space. An important leisure resort which offers Murcians the opportunity of an alternative way to spend their free time in nature

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and in the company of friends and family. Altorreal Golf Club offers its players some complementary services such as: café-bar and restaurant with games room, changing rooms, pro-shop, gymnasium, TV and reading rooms. Designed on the site of two nine-hole courses that both begin and end at the same point. The technical characteristics are as follows: 18 holes, 6,239m, par 72. Also to be taken into account: driving range, putting green, practice bunker, golf school, rental services, golf equipment, golf school (group and individual), golf bag, golf car. AVDA. DEL GOLF 70, 30506 URBANIZACIÓN ALTORREAL,

Real Club de Golf Campoamor (est. 1989) is a golf resort with an 18-hole course and nine holes for the school, the four-star Hotel Golf, four-star Sports Hotel for sport teams, first class restaurant for organizing all kinds of events, cafeteria with a terrace with views over the sea and a sport centre with tennis, paddle, football pitches and much more. The main, par 72 course with 6,346m from the longest tees, stretches out across an astonishing landscape only four kilometres away from the beaches of Orihuela. It offers a wide variety of holes with long distances for the pleasure of long distance hitters, wide fairways for the ease of beginners and easy greens. All that together with an exclusive and relaxing atmosphere, makes Real Club de Golf Campoamor the definitive place to spend your holidays… and perhaps to live in. TEL: +34 96 532 1366 / 96 532 0410,

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ELPARAISO LA FINCA GOLF & SPA One hotel – three golf courses Hotel La Finca Golf & Spa Resort is located in the heart of the golf course of the same name, in a natural site with breathtaking views, just 50 km from Alicante airport and 20 minutes from the beaches of Campoamor, Guardamar and Torrevieja and with another two Golf Courses: Villamartin and Las Ramblas, wich makes one of the best options for the golfers. The 117 rooms and suites with a modern and luminous design have been carefully decorated and completely equipped with all the

amenities and technology that you can expect. You can relax in our 800 square metres Spa and enjoy the latest health, beauty and wellbeing treatments, as well as personalized treatments for golfers. With an excellent fine cuisine that ensures a relaxing stay and a remarkable service. A fine choice, rounded off with meeting rooms with capacity for 300 people, ideal for staging your professional meetings and events in a select ambiance. CTRA. ALGORFA, LOS MONTESINOS, KM3 C.P. 03169 ALGORFA (ALICANTE), TEL: +34 966729055, WWW.LAFINCAGOLFRESORT.COM

One of the oldest golf courses on the Costa del Sol and the first in Europe to be designed by the legendary Gary Player, El Paraiso opened in 1973. The tranquil location in the peaceful El Paraiso valley near Marbella was chosen for its picturesque setting with the backdrop of the majestic La Concha mountain to the north and the sparkling Mediterranean to the south. El Paraiso offers generous, easy-walking fairways set among palms and pines, oleanders and olives with meandering streams and two magnificent lakes. The par 71 course stretches from 4,998m for the ladies, to 6,131m from the championship tees. El Paraiso has the envious reputation of providing one of the best championship course layouts on the coast, which draws players back time and time again. Through its beautiful scenery, it provides an enjoyable test that is also fair challenging and rewarding for golfers of all abilities.

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LOS NARANJOS Los Naranjos is without a doubt one of the top golf courses on the Costa del Sol – designed by famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. and a true test and a enjoyable golf experience for all levels of players. Large undulating greens, broad fairways and water coming into play on several holes, make Los Naranjos one of the very best Trent Jones designs in Europe. Quite recently the golf course was completely renovated with new greens and surroundings, and major investments have been made in improving all club house

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facilities to highest standard. The new Los Naranjos Golf Club was inaugurated in November 2009 and includes an impressive practice area with a fully equipped Golf school. But Los Naranjos is not only famous for it’s golf course. The club restaurant is one of the most popular on the Costa del Sol. The restaurant is open from early morning, seven days a week and is open for evening dining Monday to Saturday. Los Naranjos Golf Club is located in Nueva Andalucia, only five minutes from Puerto Banus. CADDY MASTER TEL: +34 952 812 428, WWW.LOSNARAJONJOS.COM, [email protected]

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STOCKHOLM HAUGESUND

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OSLO

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SMALAND

AARHUS

RIGA

GLASGOW EDINBURGH

BILLUND

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NEWCASTLE

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CORK

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LONDON

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WROCLAW

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NEWQUAY

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ROME

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While it has long been the norm to make certain arrangements for an orderly conclusion to life, such as a professionally drawn-up will, adequate life insurance benefits and a pension, planning for one’s own funeral is now also considered by many to be a sensible option.

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE – THE LAST TABOO

Recent statistics from the funeral industry indicate a large rise in people choosing to make their own funeral arrangements, and Woodland Burial Parks has seen a significant increase in people choosing and buying their own graves. Graves and ashes plots chosen in advance at one of the three Woodland Burial Parks in the UK are paid for at today’s prices, with a guarantee that no further costs will be involved at the time of death. Visitors can also choose the exact location of their final resting place, among the trees and woodland flowers. Peter and Mara Blumsom recently decided to choose a grave for themselves at Epping Forest Burial Park, based in Essex. Mr Blumsom had to organise the funerals of both his parents, and the distress he felt when visiting family graves in cemeteries that were frequently vandalised led him to search for an alternative. After visiting the Woodland Burial Park several times, they both felt that buying their own grave in the woodland was the right decision to make. Peter explains: “Once we had decided to go ahead, the customer service we received from the team was impeccable and it made the process smooth and painless.” The couple are now content in the knowledge that their wishes will be carried out, and that their children will be certain that their parents have been buried in the place that they chose together. Solicitor Michael Anvoner, from Michael Anvoner & Company, states: “Clients with fairly modest savings, who are concerned about care fees, are comforted by the thought that they have paid for a burial plot of their choice in advance using savings which might otherwise have been taken by the local authority for their care.” Woodland Burial Parks are unique, beautiful places where burials, ash scatterings and ash interments take place beneath mature trees. We have Burial Parks at Colney on the edge of Norwich, Epping Forest just outside Epping and Chiltern near Beaconsfield, with plots available for burials, ash interments, or the scattering of ashes.

For further information, please visit:

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AUSTRIA NUMBER CRUNCHER

¼

Population of Austria that lives in Vienna.

Klagenfurt

Na geh

Schleich di

LITERALLY MEANS “NO, LEAVE” BUT CAN BE TRANSLATED AS “REALLY?!”

LITERALLY MEANS “SNEAK AWAY” AND WILL BE UNDERSTOOD AS “GET LOST”

Say this…

Linz

Vienna

EAT: HAMATLE

EAT: RESTAURANT P’AA LOUNGE

EAT: CAFE SACHER

This cosy restaurant has been around since the 1950s. With a nostalgic atmosphere and a tempting menu, it captures the best of Carinthian tradition. Expect plenty of local fare, such as noodles, schnitzels, steaks, goulash soup and braised trout, at budget prices. Hamatle translates as “homeland”.

Considered the best vegetarian restaurant in Austria, P’aa’s menu is based on fresh, organic ingredients and boasts prices that won’t break the bank. With no geographical limits to the menu, you can eat Austrian, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Austrian, Japanese or Lebanese cuisine, all under one roof.

Café Sacher is one of the most famous places in Vienna, thanks to the Sachertorte (pictured) it serves up. Founded in 1876 by Eduard Sacher, the son of the creator of the original Sachertorte, the café has been a meeting point for politicians, artists and the aristocracy.

1 LINSENGASSE, TEL: +43 463 555 700, WWW.KAERNTNERHAMATLE.AT

28 ALTSTADT, TEL: +43 70 776 461, WWW.PAA.CX

DRINK: PANKRAZ

DRINK: VANILLI BAR

Dance your night away at this funky underground club. With its weekly schedule packed with gigs, it attracts in-the-know locals and tourists.

Linz’s most popular bar in the 1980s, Vanilli still retains the feeling of those times. With visuals on 43 LCD screens, the bar hosts national and international DJs and mixes great cocktails.

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DRINK: SKY BAR

FRIESACHERSTRASSE, ST VEIT AN DER GLAN, TEL: +43 42 124 660

STAY: SPITZ HOTEL

STAY: DO & CO HOTEL

Located opposite the Arts Electronica, the Spitz (pictured) is where contemporary design, culture and art meet. Each floor has design elements from different Austrian designers and takes inspiration from an artistic or cultural centre in Linz.

This futuristic building was designed by Pritzker-prize winner Hans Hollein, and later retrofitted by Hollein to its current shape. Its four floors of steel and glass house 44 cone-shaped guestrooms with great views of Stephansplatz, Graben and Kärntnerstrasse.

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Located right in the heart of Klagenfurt, this impressive hotel (pictured), designed by painter Ernst Fuchs, succeeds in blending first-class hospitality with artistic style. The ballroom makes it a popular venue for cultural and business events.

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With its chic rooftop bar, Sky is Vienna’s trendiest venue. Housewives, socialites and pre-clubbers all come here to enjoy the finest views of the city, a cup of coffee or one of its great cocktails.

MAGAZINE

12 STEPHANSPLATZ, TEL: +43 1 24 188, WWW.DOCO.COM

SEE: THE DOLL MUSEUM

4 PFARRHOFGASSE, TEL: +43 463 511 308, WWW.ST-EGID-KLAGENFURT.AT

2 ALTSTADT, SECOND FLOOR, TEL: +43 732 386 937

SEE: DANUBE ISLAND Nicknamed “Copa Cagrana” by the Viennese as a humorous allusion to Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana, Danube Island is a 20km long paradise for joggers, cyclists and rollerbladers, with something to offer to partygoers as well, thanks to its numerous bars and nightclubs.

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The Doll Museum, the latest addition to Linz’s museum scene, opened on 14 July. Come to browse the Linzer Puppenwelt showing Grete Temper’s private collection of dolls, teddies and clowns from all over the world, with some worth over €3,500.

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Don’t miss the beautiful view over the city from the 92m high tower of the parish church of St Egid, which was built in the 17th century. Step inside to admire the stunning trompe-l’œil ceiling painting.

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SEE: PARISH CHURCH OF ST EGID

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FRANCE NUMBER CRUNCHER

8

The number of countries that share a border with France: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra and Spain.

C’est rigolo!

C’est rigoreux

THAT’S FUNNY!

THAT’S BRUTAL!

Say this…

not this.

3 flights / week

Grenoble

Marseille

Paris 4 flights / week

EAT: TETE A L’ENVERS

EAT: TRILOGIE DES CEPAGES

EAT: LA ROTONDE

Try to imagine what a French version of Heston Blumenthal would do on a much smaller scale and it would probably be Tête à l’Envers. Served by the friendly owner-chef himself in an intimate, homely single room, the menu is limited, but the explosive flavour combinations guarantee an evening of gastronomic delight.

Opting for peace and intimacy over hustle and bustle, this is the place for a romantic dinner for two, with sumptuous, traditional/molecular dishes served from the tiny three-person kitchen. The light jazz and subdued lighting must have an effect, as Trilogie has become a favourite location for marriage proposals.

The prices at La Rotonde may have increased since its heyday as an artistic hub in the early 20th century, but it remains an elegant stalwart of Parisian café society. It’s also a fantastic place to sample classic French cuisine.

35 RUE DE LA PAIX, TEL: +33 (0)49 133 9603, WWW.TRILOGIEDESCEPAGES.COM

DRINK: LA BOITE A SARDINES While the summer months fill Grenoble’s squares with tables at which to enjoy a coffee or glass of wine, in the cold Alpine winter there are few cosier spots than this atmospheric little bar housed in a former dairy and much loved by locals. 1 PLACE CLAVEYSON, TEL: +33 (0)47 644 2784

SEE: BASTILLE

PHOTO © HELEN CATHCART

The Bastille is Grenoble’s must-see. Many trails lead up the famed hill, or you can take the bulles (pictured), a cable-car that whisks you up in seconds. Either way, expect breathtaking views framed by the towering, snow-capped peaks of the Alps.

DRINK: LE 504 Although a decent North African restaurant by day, Le 504 (pictured) really comes into its own after sundown, when the dark, star-scattered skies, soft cushions and Moroccan vibe and décor stir up a wonderful atmosphere. 34 PLACE AUX HUILES, TEL: +33 (0)49 133 5774

STAY: RADISSON SAS MARSEILLE VIEUX PORT

QUAI DE LA PERRIERE (START OF FOOTPATH), WWW.BASTILLE-GRENOBLE.FR

Featuring two different types of room – Provençal and African – inspired by the surrounding geography, the Radisson Blu is a trendy and comfortable place to lay your hat during a stay in Marseille.

VISIT: MUSEE DE GRENOBLE

38 QUAI DE RIVE NEUVE, TEL: +33 (0)48 892 1950, WWW.RADISSONBLU.FR

While Grenoble might not have a reputation as a city of art and culture, it is home to one of the country’s finest art galleries outside Paris. Its 20th-century collections are impressive, and it often plays host to top international exhibitions. 5 PLACE DE LAVALETTE, TEL: +33 (0)47 663 4444, WWW.MUSEEDEGRENOBLE.FR FLY TO GRENOBLE FROM SIX DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING DUBLIN AND LIVERPOOL

The soul of Marseille is in the Vieux Port, where the boats come in and out transporting not only tourists but also plenty of fish, which can be browsed and bought every day from 8am to 1pm.

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DRINK: ZERO ZERO

Also departing from Limoges :

Forget Paris’ classic chic image and think turn-of-the-century bohemia reborn for the third millennium. This lively little bar is, appropriately enough, ground zero of Paris’ art scene, attracting a diverse crowd for its surreal décor and DJ parties.

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every saturday in Summer

89 RUE AMELOT, TEL: +33 (0)14 923 5100

22 flights / week

READ: SHAKESPEARE & CO

18 flights / week

The celebrated English language bookshop (pictured) that was a focal point for the Lost Generation almost a century ago is still an atmospheric place to browse, get advice on books, local information and sometimes even free accommodation in exchange for helping out. 37 RUE DE LA BUCHERIE, TEL: (0)14 325 4093, WWW.SHAKESPEAREANDCOMPANY.COM

Paris has a smattering of beautifully kept gardens but for real green space nothing compares to the vast Bois de Boulogne. Enchanting year-round, in the crisp winter air the leaves fall from the trees and it takes on a new magic.

QUAI DES BELGES

16TH ARRONDISSEMENT

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Leeds-Limoges

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SEE: BOIS DE BOULOGNE BUY: QUAI DES BELGES MARKET

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10 RUE CHENOISE, TEL: +33 (0)47 651 1342

3 flights / week

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et in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, Whistler Blackcomb has the largest and most varied terrain in North America and is an ideal destination for all levels of skiers and boarders. From wide-open glaciers and alpine bowls to spacious tree skiing and perfectly groomed cruisers, there really is something suitable for everyone. Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains are now linked by the new world-record breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Whistler is a vibrant village with a thriving restaurant and nightlife scene; add to this breathtaking scenery Canadian hospitality and the longest, most powder-filled season in North America. Whistler Blackcomb is offering a great deal on early bookings this season. Book before 15 November and save up to 39 per cent on your booking. There is also an experience package available which includes four nights of accommodation and a three day lift pass from £48 per person per night. RESERVATIONS: 00-800-44-22-1122 WWW.WHISTLERBLACKCOMB.COM/UK

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GERMANY NUMBER CRUNCHER

124

The number of roller coasters in Germany.

Berlin

Frankfurt EAT: GROSSFELD

STAY: THE GEORGE

The menu at Michelin-starred Leib und Seele (body and soul) at the Grossfeld is a tantalising fusion festival, starting with the tuna with avocado and mango right down to the coconut polenta and marinated baby pineapple.

The Empire lives on, in the form of Hamburg’s George Hotel – to colonial-era British style what the Death Star was to Darth Vader’s Galactic Empire – well, sort of. Despite its anglo angle, the in-house restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine.

19 LUBBENER STRASSE, TEL: +49 30 8411 0859, WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MADAME_CLAUDE

16 ERBSENGASSE, TEL: +49 60 317 918 909, WWW.ANDRE-GROSSFELD.DE

3 BARCASTRASSE, TEL: +49 40 280 0300, WWW.THEGEORGE-HOTEL.DE

SEE: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS

DRINK: ADOLF WAGNER

SHOP: HERR VON EDEN

They’re back, for the first time in 65 million years, and plodding around Berlin’s O2 arena on 10-13 December. Walking with Dinosaurs showcases 15 lifesize dinos in a thrilling arena performance that’s suitable for both adults and kids.

Drawing a comparison between apple cider and the Hessian Ebbelwoi (apple wine) at Frankfurt‘s legendary Adolf Wagner tavern (pictured) is likely to get you as many sour stares as branding the German bratwurst a mutant hot dog.

Inspired by the Swingjugend movement of the 1930s, Hamburg’s Herr von Eden is a boutique haberdashery offering charming styles reminiscent of a bygone era. Come here to get kitted out for one of Germany’s booming swing dance revival nights.

12 MUHLENSTRASSE, TEL: +49 30 2060 7080, WWW.DINOSAURIER-LIVE.DE

71 SCHWEIZER STRASSE, TEL: +49 69 612 565, WWW.APFELWEIN-WAGNER.COM

33 MARKTSTRASSE, TEL: +49 40 439 0057, WWW.HERRVONEDEN.COM

SOMETHING TRADITIONAL: CURRYWURST MUSEUM

STAY: SCHLOSSHOTEL KRONBERG

SEE: BALLINSTADT

Echoes of royal splendour reverberate through this comfortable 92-bed retreat 17km from downtown Frankfurt. The 19th-century manor house was originally built for Empress Victoria, widow of Friedrich III – one-time King of Prussia.

Not a city for successful German rappers, the “harbour of dreams” exhibition at the former emigration centre (pictured) documents the movement of Germans to the West between 1850 and 1939 – examining the Hanseatic port’s role as an embarkation point to new life in the US.

25 HAINSTRASSE, TEL: +49 61 737 0101, WWW.SCHLOSSHOTEL-KRONBERG.DE

2 VEDDELER BOGEN, TEL: +49 40 3197 9160, WWW.BALLINSTADT.DE

SEE THIS: BOTTICELLI GIVE: WALD KONIGSBERGER MARZIPAN

SOMETHING SEXY: THE DOLLHOUSE

A third-generation family business dating back to 1947, the Wald Königsberger marzipan shop is focused on keeping with tradition. Christmas treats are a speciality.

Over 80 works from the Florentine renaissance master Sandro Bottecelli and his contemporaries go on display in Germany for the first time at Frankfurt’s prestigious Städel Museum, from 13 November until 28 February 2010.

54A ESTALOZZISTRASSE, TEL: +49 30 323 8254,WWW.WALD-KOENIGSBERGER-MARZIPAN.DE

63 SCHAUMAINKAI, TEL: +49 69 605 0980, WWW.STAEDELMUSEUM.DE

11 GROSSE FREIHEIT, TEL: +49 40 3179 6988, WWW.DOLLHOUSE.DE

FLY TO BERLIN (SCHONEFELD) FROM EIGHT DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING DUBLIN

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Hamburg

Celebrated for its David Lynchian feel, Madame Claude’s is deliciously provocative with its former brothel status, pay-what-you-want entrance fees and inspired sense of gravity loss (hint: chairs and tables are upside down on the ceiling).

70 SCHUTZENSTRASSE, TEL: +49 30 8871 8630, WWW.CURRYWURSTMUSEUM.DE

Hol deine Jacke, du hast mich rumgekriegt!

Say this…

DRINK: MADAME CLAUDE

To some it’s a delicious snack loaded with heritage, to others, a gloopy mess of inferior meat and sauce. For the fanatical follower of the wurst, Berlin now has its own Currywurst Museum (pictured), a short stroll from Checkpoint Charlie.

Du siehst umwerfend aus!

The Dollhouse, dubbed a “high-class tabledance bar”, offers sensual performances without physical contact. The adjacent Dollhouse Diner also serves up some pretty tasty meat.

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WINTER PROGRAMME 2nd Monday October - Last Saturday in April 4 Public Masses each day Confessions from 11.00 - 13.00, 14.00 - 17.00 All Night Vigil - Monday 7th December Eve of the Immaculate Conception New Office & Bookshop now open at 101 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BQ Tel: 0161 819 2558 | Email: [email protected] For a wide range of Religious Books & Souvenirs you can now shop online at: www.knock-shrine.ie/shop

KNOCK MUSEUM ͳ Captures the compelling story of the Knock Apparition of 1879, the fifteen ordinary people who witnessed this extraordinary event and the stories of the many pilgrims who have come to Knock since then.

Rangers Football Club is bursting at the seams with action on and off the pitch! From the electric atmosphere in the hospitality suites or the stands, to following in the footsteps of Rangers legends on The Ibrox Tour.

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IRELAND

Gabh mo Glaoigh leiscéal na gardaí

NUMBER CRUNCHER

1.3

EXCUSE ME

The number in millions of Irish people who attended a mass given by Pope John Paul II in Dublin’s Phoenix Park in 1979.

Dublin

Galway

Say this…

EAT: KC BLAKES

EAT: MANGE 2

If all takeaways were this good, nobody would cook at home. Expect top-notch Thai nosh at bargain-basement prices – the gang ga-ree, a mild yellow coconut milk curry, is a real treat. There are even a few seats if you fancy sitting in.

It might be in the heart of medieval Galway, but this classy eatery has a distinctly modern feel. Chef John Casey’s creative menu includes such delights as oriental duck with warm pancakes and traditional beef and Guinness stew.

A taste of France in the heart of Wexford town. This elegantly decorated restaurant serves up classic French cooking with a contemporary spin. The confit of duck and saddle of rabbit are highly recommended.

10 QUAY STREET, TEL: +353 (0)91 561 826

DRINK: THE QUAYS PUB DRINK: O’DONOGHUE’S If you like traditional music, you’ll love this lively city centre pub. A favourite haunt of the Dubliners in their 70s heyday, it’s still popular with musicians – a session can break out at any time of the day or night. 15 MERRION ROW, TEL: +353 (0)1 660 7194, WWW.ODONOGHUES.IE

STAY: NUMBER 31 With its sunken living room and stylish modernist mews, this renovated Georgian townhouse is one of the hottest properties in Dublin. Don’t forget to try the freshbaked cranberry bread at breakfast – it’s the last word in urban decadence. 31 LEESON CLOSE, TEL: +353 (0)1 676 5011, WWW.NUMBER31.IE

If this music pub looks a little unusual, it’s because the entire interior was imported from a French medieval church – right down to the stained glass and gothic arches. Nowadays it’s a popular spot for a pint and a sing-song. QUAY STREET, TEL: +353 (0)91 568 347

STAY: BARNACLE’S QUAY STREET HOUSE Cheap, cheerful and tons of fun, if you’re on a tight budget look no further than this 16th-century guesthouse in the centre of town. Mostly it’s bright, airy dorms but there are some private rooms. There’s also a communal kitchen if you’re fed up with (or can’t afford) restaurants. 10 QUAY STREET, TEL: +353 (0)91 568 644, WWW.BARNACLES.IE

VISIT: OLD JAMESON DISTILLERY

100 SOUTH MAIN STREET, WEXFORD, TEL: +353 (0)53 914 4033

STAY: KELLY’S RESORT HOTEL AND SPA Proprietor Bill Kelly is a fourth-generation hotelier so there’s not much he doesn’t know about keeping guests happy. His beachside hotel (pictured) is known for its great leisure facilities and excellent restaurants, and there’s plenty to keep the kids busy.

Discover Ireland’s last 9,000 years on this remarkable 35-acre trip through history. On the Celtic farm ancient breeds roam, and if you’re lucky you might get the chance to interact with Vikings. FERRYCARRIG, TEL: +353 (0)53 912 0733, WWW.INHP.COM

Built by the famous “Fighting” O’Flaherty clan way back in 1490, this Norman-style castle (pictured) 24km west of Galway city is still in great nick. Just watch out for the ghost of Grace O’Malley – the notorious pirate queen had links to the old pile.

VISIT: JFK TRUST DUNBRODY

BOW STREET, SMITHFIELD, TEL: +353 (0)1 807 2355, WWW.JAMESONWHISKEY.COM

OUGHTERARD, CO GALWAY, TEL: +353 (0)91 552 214

DUNBRODY FAMINE SHIP, NEW ROSS, TEL: +353 (0)51 425 239, WWW.DUNBRODY.COM

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Just a short stroll from Dublin’s City Centre, the R.D.S and Lansdowne Road/Aviva Stadium - the 02 Arena and Croke Park venues are within quick access by car, bus or taxi.

SEE: IRISH NATIONAL HERITAGE PARK

VISIT: AUGHNANURE CASTLE

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Deep-rooted tradition with a cosmopolitan twist, The Burlington Hotel is Dublin’s premier Luxury Hotel - a long-standing favourite of times past and present.

ROSSLARE, TEL: +353 (0)53 913 2114, WWW.KELLYS.IE

Guinness isn’t the only tipple with its origins in Dublin. Until the 1960s Ireland’s best-known whiskey was made in this distillery, now a fascinating interactive museum (pictured). Find out how whiskey was made before sampling the uisce beatha (water of life) for yourself.

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EAT: KANUM

77 MESPIL ROAD, TEL: +353 (0)1 660 8616, WWW.KANUM.IE

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Go back in time aboard the Dunbrody famine ship. Everything is as it was in 1849: actors play the role of emigrants bound for America and your ticket even allocates you space and food rations.

FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 76 DESTINATIONS,

The Burlington’s bars and restaurants are a buzzing hive of activity by night - the new Bellini’s bar adding a hint of panache to an evening where guests can sip a cocktail in a lowlit ambience, amidst the busy chatter of local clientele. An ideal base from which to explore the city and its surrounds. The Burlington is your home away from home.

Rooms from 89euro For reservations call

+353 1 618 5600 or log on to www.burlingtonhotel.ie

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Welcome to the first brand new Holiday Inn Express hotel in BERGAMO.

Ideally located close to A4 highway Milan-Venice, the hotel is also not far (10KM) from Milan Orio al Serio airport. The city centre with its famous città alta, is easily accesible by car or public transport, making the Holiday Inn Express Bergamo West the perfect choice for the business and leisure traveller. Free high speed internet access is offered in all our bedrooms, our fully equipped meeting room and our public areas. A fantastic breakfast is included in our rates. Adjacent to the hotel, do not miss our indoor golf facilities, a fantastic wellness centre with pool, and fitness centre.

We look forward to welcome you in the Holiday Inn Express Bergamo West very soon!

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ITALY

Prendi la Prendi il gondola goldone

NUMBER CRUNCHER

TAKE THE GONDOLA

8,000

The number of mummified corpses on display at Palermo’s macabre tourist attraction the Catacombe dei Cappuccini.

Milan

Palermo EAT: TRATTORIA DEL BUONGUSTAIO

INDULGE: BARATTI & MILANO

Decorated in Armani’s vibrant Casa range, the Milanese outpost of sushi impresario Nobu is a great place to do a power lunch. There’s also a lounge bar downstairs serving bento boxes and cocktails.

Tucked down a side street, this family-run restaurant (pictured) is a real locals’ joint. Start with a selection of Sicilian antipasti from the heavily laden buffet, move on to pasta with sardines or fresh swordfish, and leave room for the bulging dessert trolley.

This Torinese institution is worth visiting as much for its sumptuous décor as its assortment of cakes, chocolates and Piedmontese specialities. It’s the perfect place for sweet tooths and gourmands to linger for an hour or two.

79 VIA VENEZIA, TEL: +39 091 334 714

27 PIAZZA CASTELLO, TEL: +39 011 440 7138, WWW.BARATTIEMILANO.IT

HEAR: BLUE NOTE

STAY: CONTE FEDERICO

A taste of New York’s jazz scene comes to Milan at this sister to the legendary US club. Dinner is served before the nightly live show – or you could just hover in the corner with your Martini.

STAY: GOLDEN PALACE HOTEL

37 VIA BORSIERI, TEL: +39 026 085 6304, WWW.BLUENOTEMILANO.COM

A proper part of old Palermo, this 12th-century palazzo is built into the city walls just a few steps from the cathedral. Presided over by a real-life count and countess, it offers just one master bedroom (with adjoining children’s rooms) and five holiday flats.

STAY: 3ROOMS

4 VIA DEI BISCOTTARI, TEL: +39 091 651 1881, WWW.CONTEFEDERICO.COM

18 VIA DELL’ARCIVESCOVADO, TEL: +39 011 551 2111, WWW.THI-HOTELS.COM

GO: CHURCH OF THE MARTORANA

WATCH: TURIN FILM FESTIVAL

Built in 1143 and altered extensively over the centuries, La Martorana combines Norman, Byzantine and Baroque elements. Flowing sculptures of cherubs adorn the interior, accompanied by stunning blue and gold mosaics.

Grab your popcorn and a velvet seat at the National Cinema Museum and check out the renowned film fest on 13-21 November. Concentrating on young, upand-coming talents, it will feature a host of movies, documentaries and shorts, as well as a programme dedicated to filmmakers from the Piedmont region.

Truly for the shopping addict, everything at this super-stylish B&B is for sale, from the Eames chairs to the Bang & Olufsen TVs. The three exclusive suites (pictured) are part of famed concept store 10 Corso Como and situated on the first floor overlooking a leafy courtyard. 10 CORSO COMO, TEL: +39 0262 6163, WWW.3ROOMS-10CORSOCOMO.COM

2 PIAZZA BELLINI

SEE: LA TRIENNALE DI MILANO

SEE: QUATTRO CANTI

This temple to art, fashion and design hosts numerous exhibitions alongside a permanent design collection. Catch the Frank Gehry retrospective (until 10 January), then pop next door to go up Gio Ponte’s 108m watchtower for sweeping views over Milan.

Find a quiet spot if you can to observe these 17th-century statues and reliefs that adorn buildings on the four corners of Palermo’s main crossroads. Gazing inwards – unaware of the scrum of traffic below – they depict the four seasons, Spanish sovereigns and patron saints.

6 VIALE ALEMAGNA, TEL: +39 0272 4341, WWW.TRIENNALE.IT

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EAT: ARMANI/NOBU

1 VIA PISONI, TEL: +39 026 231 2645, WWW.ARMANINOBU.COM

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Opened in 2006 for the Winter Olympics, this five-star hotel (pictured) combines luxury with high-tech design. Bedrooms feature LCD TVs and electronic curtains, while marble bathrooms are stocked with products by Turinese perfumer Laura Tonatto.

WWW.TORINOFILMFEST.ORG

SEE: PORTA PALATINA Dating back to the first century AD, these two magnificent red towers and archways near the cathedral were the gates to the city in Roman times. Nearby, you’ll find remains of a Roman theatre, part of which lies buried under the Royal Palace. PIAZZA CESARE AUGUSTO FLY TO TURIN FROM 13 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EAST MIDLANDS AND MADRID

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Parzyli Prazyli sie w sie w namiocie namiocie THEY WERE SUFFERING IN THE HEAT

NUMBER CRUNCHER

6,346

The number of guitarists gathered in Wroclaw this year to break the world record for the most musicians playing the same song simultaneously: Hey Joe by Jimi Hendrix.

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THEY WERE MATING IN THE TENT

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Krakow

Wroclaw

EAT: VIA TOSCANA

EAT: APERITIF

EAT: WIEZA CISNIEN

You’ll find plenty of mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes to savour at this smart, albeit slightly kitsch, eatery beloved by Katowice’s high rollers. The likes of linguini served with stewed clams in white wine keeps homesick Italians well fed.

A cosy new place in the old town, Aperitif (pictured) has quickly won locals’ hearts. Everything from the bread basket to the crème brûlée is done with TLC, and guest dishes like Thai beef spice up the menu.

There’s a whiff of Walt Disney about the architecture of this water tower – if you’re on a date, the locale will provide a talking point should an awkward pause arise. The cuisine is top notch, too.

9 UL SIENNA, TEL: +48 12 432 3333, WWW.APERITIF.COM.PL

125A UL SUDECKA, TEL: +48 71 367 1929, WWW.WIEZACISNIEN.PL

DRINK: LOKATOR

DRINK: SZEPTY CHILL OUT

Bar, art gallery, bookshop and cinema, the superb Lokator is one of the city’s most ambitious venues, and the perfect stop off for any polo-neck-wearing beard-strokers out there. Open wi-fi means you can lower the tone with some online Space Invaders.

Typical of studenty bars in Wroclaw, Szepty Chill Out is found down a dark alley, surrounded by several other dens of drinkery. Academics sink into armchairs and begin the long but satisfying journey from one piwo to oblivion.

27 UL KRAKOWSKA, WWW.LOKATOR.POINTBLUE.COM.PL

47/48A UL RUSKA, TEL: +48 71 344 5325, WWW.SZEPTY.WROCLAW.PL

VISIT: BUNKIER SZTUKI

VISIT: PARK WODNY

Likus is a byword for luxury in Poland, and the family that began in Krakow have extended their empire to Katowice with this exclusive hotel (pictured) set in a magnificent building by the station.

“The Bunker of Art” is Krakow’s foremost exhibitor of contemporary art and a welcome break from the city’s traditional treasures. If watching video installations of a fly dying isn’t your thing, then you can always sip a coffee in the canopied café.

Chances are that, if you’re in Wroclaw on a winter break, there’ll be at least one day when you’d rather not be out sightseeing. When the weather is stubbornly terrible, head to this modern aquapark (pictured) for Jacuzzis, a wild river and wave machine.

5 UL DWORCOWA, TEL: +48 32 782 8282, WWW.HOTEL.COM.PL

3A PLAC SZCZEPANSKI, TEL: +48 12 423 0971, WWW.BUNKIER.ART.PL

99 UL BOROWSKA, TEL: +48 71 771 1500, WWW.PARKWODNY.WROC.PL

SEE: SPODEK

SEE: THE MOUNDS

SEE: HALA LUDOWA

Katowice’s most iconic building was dubbed the Latajacy Spodek (Flying Saucer) when it landed in the 70s, and today you’ll be hard pressed to find a Pole who knows its official name. The 11,500capacity stadium hosts big acts like Depeche Mode when they come to town.

The first of Krakow’s distinctive mounds, Kopiec Krakusa was built back in the eighth century as a pagan tomb for legendary city founder Prince Krak, while the last, constructed in 1934, serves as a tribute to the military genius of General Tadeusz Kosciuszko. Climb either for superb vistas over town.

Surely the world’s ugliest UNESCO-listed building, Max Berg’s Centennial Hall is nonetheless a mecca for architecture buffs; the Modernist monster was a marvel of engineering when completed in 1913. Today it is a concert hall, exhibition centre and even a rave venue.

13 UL UNIWERSYTECKA, TEL: +48 32 603 0191, WWW.VIATOSCANA.PL

DRINK: HIPNOZA This live music club is refreshingly free of jazz clichés, so you won’t have to don a beret and smoke yourself to death to feel at home. If you’d rather listen to the sound of a car alarm than cool cats swinging their saxes, try the affiliated Elektro club. 2 PLAC SEJMU SLASKIEGO, TEL: +48 32 785 7131, WWW.JAZZCLUB.PL

STAY: HOTEL MONOPOL

35 ALEJA KORFANTEGO, TEL: +48 32 258 3261, WWW.SPODEK.COM.PL FLY TO KATOWICE FROM FOUR DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BIRMINGHAM

PODGORZE DISTRICT FLY TO KRAKOW FROM 12 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING DUSSELDORF (WEEZE)

1 UL WYSTAWOWA, TEL: +48 71 347 5102, WWW.HALALUDOWA.WROC.PL FLY TO WROCLAW FROM 16 DESTINATIONS,

Neo Dentica are one of the biggest and most modern private clinics in Poland. Our success is based on well-equipped and high-end medical equipment and experienced doctors we offer the highest level of dental treatment for reasonable prices. WE OFFER: • Diagnostics • Conservative dentistry • Root canal treatment • Prosthetics • Gum diseases • Surgery • Implant treatment • Orthodontic treatment • Aesthetic dentistry • Teeth whitening • Anesthesia POLAND, LODZ SZPARAGOWA STREET 10 0048 602 770 150 0048 42 254 64 21 www.neodentica.pl [email protected]

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SPAIN

Estoy embarazada

NUMBER CRUNCHER

I AM EMBARRASSED

I AM PREGNANT

431

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Alicante

Murcia

EAT: CONCEPTO SPOON

EAT: MONTANA DE MALAGA

EAT: BAMBINO RESTAURANTE

If you suddenly hanker for an adventurous pairing of tuna tartar and cheese sorbet, then “Spoon Concept” is the place for you. Discover an exhilarating mix of Asian, French and Mediterranean ingredients and cooking styles that will take you to nowhere you’ve ever been before. Reservations a must.

Dine within this former mansion house (pictured) in the city’s historic Victoria district. Rooms lead out onto an enclosed terrace where – if it’s warm enough – you can enjoy creative Mediterranean cuisine made from the finest seasonal produce.

Don’t be put off by the muddle of antiques and wacky paint job – the menu is a lot more tasteful! Steaks are the order of the day followed closely by the inventive salads. Try the Solomillo Bambino or the spinach and fruit-laced Amazonas.

5 CALLE COMPAS DE LA VICTORIA, TEL: +34 952 651 244, WWW.RESTAURANTEMONTANA.ES

1 CALLE SAN IGNACIO DE LOYOLA, TEL: +34 627 802 967, WWW.BAMBINORESTAURANTE.COM

DRINK: COSA DE 2

DRINK: A RONERIA

Stop off for a coffee and tostada (toast with something sweet or something savoury) before exploring the nearby old town and imposing Santa Barbara castle.

Pour until your heart’s content from your very own tabletop beer pump at this popular cervecería (bar). Check your drinks tally on the big screen but try to avoid competitive drinking with the other tables: it all adds up on your bill at the end.

Close to the old town and cathedral (pictured), this pokey rum bar keeps everyone in high spirits with more than 580 types of the sugar-based tipple from across five continents. It’s surrounded by some of the city’s best tapas joints, too.

CALLE DE RAFAEL ALTAMIRA, TEL: +34 965 203 677, WWW.PIKADURA.ES

CALLE ANTIGONA, OFF AVENIDA DE PLUTARCO, WWW.COSADE2.COM

17 CALLE CANOVAS DEL CASTILLO, TEL: +34 609 385 533, WWW.LARONERIA.ES

STAY: HOTEL AC ALICANTE

STAY: CORTIJO LA REINA

STAY: CASA EMILIO

Boasting minimalist design (pictured) both in the rooms and communal areas, this is a superb spot not only to stay, but also to indulge. Chill out in the Turkish bath, Jacuzzi or with a relaxing massage.

Located within the Montes de Malaga Natural Park, this luxury hideaway offers spectacular views to the valley. The perfect winter retreat – and just 20 minutes from the centre of Malaga town.

Test the simple, if slightly subjective, motto “luxury with two stars” with a stay at this charming family-run hotel during its 20thanniversary year. Conveniently located overlooking the Floridablanca Garden.

3 AVENIDA DE ELCHE, TEL: +34 965 120 178, WWW.HOTELACALICANTE.COM

LOS PEREZ, CARRETERA MALAGACOLMENAR, KM 548, TEL: +34 951 014 000, WWW.HOTELCORTIJOLAREINA.COM

9 ALAMEDA DE COLON, TEL: +34 968 221 783, WWW.HOTELCASAEMILIO.COM

12 PLAZA LUCEROS, TEL: +34 965 134 509, WWW.SPOON-CONCEPT.COM

DRINK: PIKADURA CAFE

DO: SERENITY SAILING RYA TRAINING CENTRE

PHOTO © JOSEÐ LUIS MONTERO

Malaga

This is a reputable and professional familyrun sailing school that caters for beginners through to Yachtsmaster students. A wide range of courses are available, including Power Boat Level Two/ICC. Skippered charters are also available. INTERNACIONAL MARINA, TORREVIEJA, TEL: +34 638 056 224, WWW.SERENITYSAILING.COM FLY TO ALICANTE FROM 50 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EINDHOVEN AND MARRAKESH

SEE: EL LAGAR DE TORRIJOS ECOMUSEUM

SOMETHING SACRED: SANTA CLARA MUSEUM

This 19th-century mill was once at the centre of the region’s oil, bread and wine production. It remains preserved in its original state and is free to visit until 2pm weekdays and 4pm on Sundays.

The architecture of a former convent and archaeological remains from Muslim and Christian royal palaces combine to create a backdrop to an impressive collection of artefacts charting the changing fortunes of the Murcia region.

CARRETERA C-345 MALAGA-COLMENAR, WWW.TORRIJOS.ES

1 PASEO ALFONSO X, TEL: +34 968 272 398, WWW.MUSEOSANTACLARA.COM

FLY TO MALAGA FROM 19 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BOURNEMOUTH AND LEEDS

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Invites you to visit the Antwerp diamond market, where we will give you professional advice when choosing the perfect stone.

• Buy at market prices rather than retail • All stones are GIA, HRD and IGI certified • We offer a bespoke jewellery service • We can arrange accommodation for your visit For further information please contact Philip Verreydt or Katty Hendrickx Tel: +32 3 226 28 66 | Fax: +32 3 226 25 66 | Email: [email protected] Open Monday - Saturday

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Tickets: Children £10 Adults £14 Group bookings available

Ice Works are new and modern serviced apartments located in the heart of Leeds City centre, offering a home away from home, with all the modern conveniences you expect from city centre living. • Spacious and luxurious. • Privacy with freedom to come and go as you wish. • Ideal for midweek corporate living or a weekend city break. • 4 mins walk to “Harvey Nic’s”, 2 mins to the bars and restaurants of Call Lane. • Convenience store located on the ground floor for all your self catering needs.

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UNITED KINGDOM

How’s How’s your your family? father?

NUMBER CRUNCHER

43

The number of marathons comedian Eddie Izzard recently ran in the UK over the course of 52 days to raise money for Sports Relief.

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EAT: GAYLORD

EAT: YANG SING

EAT: BLACKFRIARS

One of Britain’s oldest Indian restaurants, Gaylord has reopened after an extensive refurbishment, although the menu has thankfully stayed the same. Try the golgappa shots – if you haven’t had them before, they’ll be quite an experience.

One of Manchester’s most celebrated restaurants, sleek Yang Sing has gained a reputation as one of the finest places to sample Cantonese cuisine in the country. Find it slap bang in the middle of the city’s thriving Chinatown.

Consistently rated one of the north-east’s top restaurants, Blackfriars (pictured) is housed in a beautifully restored monks’ refectory and serves the highest quality British cuisine, favouring local ingredients.

79-18 MORTIMER STREET, TEL: +44 (0)20 7636 0808, WWW.GAYLORDLONDON.COM

34 PRINCESS STREET, TEL: +44 (0)161 236 2200, WWW.YANG-SING.COM

DRINK: TLSEE

DRINK: NIGHT & DAY CAFE

Giving afternoon tea a modern twist is the Howard, which is mixing a tea-infused cocktail range called TLSee, served with London landmark-shaped biscuits (pictured).

In the heart of Manchester’s hip Northern Quarter, Night & Day is a lively, bohemian bar and café where the city’s creative types chill out by day and by night party to some of the hottest international live acts.

FRIARS STREET, TEL: +44 (0)191 261 5945, WWW.BLACKFRIARSRESTAURANT.CO.UK

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DRINK: POPOLO

SWISSOTEL THE HOWARD, TEMPLE PLACE, TEL: +44 (0)20 7300 1700, WWW.TLSEE.CO.UK

26 OLDHAM STREET, TEL: +44 (0)161 236 4597, WWW.NIGHTNDAY.ORG

DANCE: AURA A recently reopened members’ club in Mayfair? If it’s the finer things you’re after, this is the place to come. With a dizzying selection of rare drinks and pleasingly open-plan venue, you can’t fail to look cool here… but you’d better try anyway. 48-49 ST JAMES’S STREET, TEL: +44 (0)20 7499 9999, WWW.AURAMAYFAIR.COM

SHUDDER: CROMWELL’S BLOODY BANNED CHRISTMAS On 2-27 December, London Dungeon takes us back to 1647, when Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas celebrations as “Catholic decadence”. If you were caught sozzled with Yuletide cheer, the punishments were harsh, as you’ll see!

SEE: MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY Though shiny new museums such as Urbis and the Lowry might have stolen its limelight, the Museum of Science and Industry is still one of Manchester’s finest attractions, engaging and comprehensive enough to befit the world’s first industrial city. LIVERPOOL ROAD, CASTLEFIELD, TEL: +44 (0)161 832 2244, WWW.MOSI.ORG.UK

82 PILGRIM STREET, TEL: +44 (0)191 232 9823, WWW.POPOLO.CO.UK

DANCE: DIGITAL This now legendary superclub is the number one place to party in the Toon. Attracting massive name DJs from across the spectrum, if you like your dance music, be it house, electro or dubstep, then Digital is for you. TIMES SQUARE, TEL: +44 (0)191 261 9755, WWW.YOURFUTUREISDIGITAL.COM

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A stalwart of the city’s alternative scene, Affleck’s (pictured) has been luring goths, hipsters, metallers, emos and the simply curious for over 25 years to its labyrinth of independent, and sometimes crazy, boutique shopping.

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Only a couple of miles from Newcastle city centre, Ouseburn Valley is a peaceful oasis of greenery scattered with restored industrial buildings that are now home to the city’s artistic community. There are galleries, several pubs and a range of events to keep visitors busy. WWW.OUSEBURNTRUST.ORG.UK FLY TO NEWCASTLE FROM THREE

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licenses in almost every sport. An important golfing body, the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), declared the Costa Brava, one of the most important golf areas in Catalonia, the best emerging golf destination in the world the year 2000.

YOU WILL WANT TO COME BACK AGAIN! CATALONIA IS GOLF! Catalonia is without doubt one of the best destinations for golf enthusiasts, not only because of its privileged climate, excellent gastronomy, magnificent transport network, Ryanair through Girona – Costa Brava airport is flying daily and directly to the best golf courses , and many cultural attractions but because it offers 38 golf courses in perfect conditions to play all year round. Some of these courses were designed by renowned specialists such as Robert Von Hagge, Ramon Espinosa, Manuel Pineiro, Robert Trent Jones, Hawtree, José Rivero, Greg Norman, Angel Gallardo, Neil Coles and others. Catalonia is one of the European countries with the longest sport tradition, on high competition and amateur levels, being the area of Spain with the greatest number of sport

Catalunya has hosted major golf championships for men and women of international importance. Catalunya hosted for 5 years "Catalonia Ladies Masters" one of the most important competitions of the Ladies European Tour (LET) But a very important championship that puts in relief the quality of our courses is the celebration of the Spanish Open this 2009 in the renowned PGA Golf de Catalunya in Costa Brava, a prestigious tournament of the European Tour. This important event was possible thanks to the support from institutions such as Catalonia and the Costa Brava Tourism boards, as well as others. Golf can be played in any Catalan area, from the coast to the mountains, feeling gentle coastal breezes as you play or with the snowy peaks of the Pyrenees in sight. Few tourist destinations can offer such a well-structured product, with a very good infrastructure, an excellent climate, a diverse landscape and a broad spectrum of complementary facilities. Golf lovers will find a wide range of high-quality tourism facilities available right next to the greens. Catalonia’s golf offer is extensive and varied, ideal for players of all levels. Catalonia has also 34 pitch & Putt and 6 Par-3 courses to the ones who want to start learning the secrets of this exciting sport. In short, a great scenario that golf lovers could only describe as marvellous!

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allows us to discover the greatness of Creation, with nature offering a treat for our senses, an undreamed-of patchwork of light and colour, in a land that has borne witness to all the civilisations of the Mediterranean. Greek ruins and Roman villas, medieval towns, Romanesque and Gothic churches and military constructions live side by side in harmony under a mild, welcoming climate. The customs of the area still pay tribute to ageold traditions and the local cuisine combines original elements with boundless creativity. Choosing walking routes in such a unique place as the Costa Brava is as difficult as choosing between heaven and paradise. The spectacular vantage point of the coastal paths winding along the rocky coastline offers an astonishing view of the constant encounters between granite mountains and blue sea against an exuberant background of green pine forests sweeping down to golden coves. This rugged shoreline justifies the name of “Costa Brava”. Walking along the paths that criss-cross the Costa Brava is more than just something to do - it is an experience that

As we leave behind the deep blue waves and their concert of sounds and colours, we begin to discover the first green stretches of the smooth inland plains of the Gironès and Pla de l’Estany counties, that gradually start to rise and become steeper until we reach the grandiose sculpture that is the Pyrenees mountain range. Here the waters do not crash against the rocks, as they do on the Costa Brava, but skirt around them, flitting here and there in endless silvery dances of crystal-clear rivulets of icy water trickling down from the fastness of mountains so high that in some places it is hard to find the green beneath the snow. The lay of the land enables the hiker, on an itinerary of just over 100 km, to walk all the way from the Garrotxa Volcanic Area, through the magic Ripollès valleys, right up to the 2,000-metre peaks of the Cerdanya County. The landscape provides surprises at every twist and turn, in a symphony of contrasts where all the notes combine to create a harmonious whole. If there is anywhere that the four seasons are fully present, it is here in Girona, where each season has its own charm and its own pleasures for the senses. The Pirineu de Girona is a world of tradition, hospitality and intense experiences. Highlights include the Romanesque Route and the local cuisine, based on the traditional natural products of the land and its herds, which recall the peace and tranquillity of former times. The Pirineu de Girona and the Costa Brava exist side by side in dramatic contrast. Both places offer the visitor a range of sensations and emotions. We welcome hikers to our land and invite them to choose from among the many walking itineraries found in this land of contrasts.

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Ryanair is committed to publishing its customer service statistics each month, which showed again in July that Ryanair is No. 1 for customer service and the most punctual airline in Europe, beating easyJet every week since 2003.

The latest published on-time statistics of the Association of European Airlines for 2009 again prove that Ryanair is the No. 1 on-time major airline in Europe.

CUSTOMER SERVICE STATISTICS JULY 2009 (40,000 FLIGHTS)

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Aviation accounts for just 2% of CO2 emissions, far less than power generation (26%) or road transport (18%) Passengers who choose Ryanair are doing their bit by flying with Europe’s greenest and cleanest airline. Since 1998 Ryanair has invested over $10bn in new aircraft and now operates the youngest most fuel efficient fleet of any major airline in Europe, a fact recently confirmed by the Dutch Consumer Organisation in its recent study of 33 European airlines. As a result of this investment and technological advances in aircraft design, Ryanair has reduced its fuel burn and CO2 emissions per passenger kilometre by 52% since 1998. In short, aviation accounts for just 2% of CO2 emissions and within this sector, passengers can do no better than choosing Ryanair, the greenest, cleanest and most environmentally efficient airline.

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MORE CUSTOMER SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS ONLINE CHECK IN AND PRIORITY BOARDING All passengers now check-in online using Ryanair’s Check’N’Go service up to 15 days prior to flight departure, making it easier than ever before to avoid airport check-in queues. The Online Check-in system is now available in 8 languages, so it’s never been easier to avoid airport queues and check-in from the comfort of your own home. Check out www.ryanair.com for more details on priority boarding to avoid even more queues next time you fly.

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15-piece Travel Manicure Set All your cosmetic tools in one place All your cosmetic tools in one place! Use this kit to look after your nails, or check your appearance in the mirror. Great for travel or everyday use, you’ll find everything you need in this handy Genuine black leather case. Includes mirror, nail file, nail buffer, nail clippers and cuticle scissors.

Green Magic Skin Care Range Toning Lotion 200 ml An alcohol free formula with spirulina microalgae and aloe extract harmonises with your skins natural balance. This toning lotion gently removes excess cleanser residue without stripping the skin. Witch hazel extract minimisesredness and provides a natural astringent leaving your skin feeling exhilarated. Your skin gets that finishing touch and feels soft, supple and refreshed. For all skin types including sensitive skin (also very suitable for men as an aftershave).

Enriched Moisturising Mask 50 ml Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by over 35% withing just 4 weeks as proven by laser tests performed by independant laboratories. A wonderfl nuturing mask for stressed, tired and dehydrated skin. Spirulina microalgae extract in combination with other natural ingrediants such as panthenol (provitimin B5) avacado oil and sweet almond oil replenishes your skin’s natural moisture and promotes elasticity. Your skin feels beautifully vibrant with a healthy glow. For all skin types and especially for mature, dry skin.

Eye Contour Gel 30 ml Pamper the delicate skin around your eyes with this light, soothing eye gel. This oil and alcohol free gel containing spirulina microalgae, echinacea, witch hazel and irish moss extract soothes and refreshes tired puffy eyes. The special formula helps to nourish and smooth the fragile skin in the delicate eye area. Your eye area looks visibly firmer and feels refreshed. For all skin types. Safe for contact lens wearers.

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Refreshing leg gel for soothing your tired, heavy legs. A specially formulated combination of herbalessences and spirulina platensis microalgae to refresh, cool and pamper your legs after a long day of standing or sitting. Birch, horse chestnut and butchersbroom extracts stimulate and soothe tired legs. Your tired feet will love a massage with the gel as well.

Treat your skin to this rich, creamy body cream. Natural plant substances such as spirulina platensis, coconut extract and vitimin E give your skin the moisture it needs without feeling greasy. Horse chestnut has a positive effect on varicose veins whilst ivy extract has a wonderful soothing and slimming effect. Your skin feels supple, refreshed, tightened and relaxed. For all skin types.

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TRAIN If you are travelling into central London we carry hugely discounted rail tickets on board, giving you significant savings on platform prices. Ask crew for available tickets on board!

Top Brands We have made it our business to bring you all the latest fragrances from the designer perfume houses including Cool Water by Davidoff and Glow by Jennifer Lopez. We also carry several travel exclusives not available on the high street.

Tax-Free Prices! We have kept all our gifts and designer fragrances at tax-free prices, saving you over 20% on high street prices. All prices are in sterling and euro.

How to pay for purchases PHONE Need to call home? Our starfish call cards are available to purchase on most flights in denominations of €10. Ask the crew and save on those international charges today!

BUS Terravision Coach Tickets are sold on board our flights to various destinations. Ask cabin crew for more details.

For your convenience we accept all major currencies, Master Card and Visa credit cards. Rates available on the day. Ryanair does not accept cheques or travellers cheques on board. Passengers are asked to check their change/credit card receipt and purchases at the time of receipt as errors cannot be rectified after the flight. Due to customs regulations, goods may not be exchanged on board.

If you have a complaint, please write to: Customer Service Department, PO Box 11451, Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland. After an onboard purchase, goods cannot be exchanged and monies will not be refunded, unless the item was damaged at the time of purchase. As space restrictions limit the number of items we carry, please accept our apologies if your first choice is not available today. Your cabin crew are familiar with all items on board and will be happy to suggest an alternative. Prices and rates of exchange are monitored carefully and are subject to change without notice.

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The latest ringtones, wallpapers, games and more. 1,000s of great downloads on offer, you’ll be sure to find just what you want.

Press the nose of this cute Fun Plane to reveal engine sound & flashing lights. A fun accessory for all ages!!

€10.00

AIRPORT PLAY SET

Take home your very own Boeing 737 aircraft.

Everything you need to create your very own Ryanair airport.

€11.90

€10.00

FUN PLANE With flashing lights and noises.

€11.00

€5.00

RADIOCONTROLLED PLANE Test your skills as a pilot.

€22.00

NEW

GLOW PEN Brighten up your day with our Ryanair light pen.

€9.00

SMOKELESS CIGARETTES

LUGGAGE TAGS 3PC SET

The substitute cigarette that tastes and feels like a real cigarette without having to light it. One Similar Smokeless Cigarette contains 0.8mg Nicotine. This is for inhalation purposes only. Please do not light! Not sold to passengers under the age of18.

These 3D rubberised luggage tags are a perfect way to help your child enjoy their holiday with Bob The Builder.

€6.00

€6.00 RYANAIRMAGAZINE

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Cosmopolitan, Urban, Innovative, Trendy. 212 For Men reveals a masculine fragrance, different, surprising and exceptionally attractive. 50ml

€28.00

PAUL SMITH MEN A classic woody, spicy fragrance that combines the fresh citrus notes of bergamot with rosemary and the spices of nutmeg and cardamom. 50ml

€19.90

DIESEL FUEL FOR LIFE Elegant, sexy and energetic, this powerful elixir should be used with caution! Fuel for Life for Men is a powdery fougère with notes of pink grapefruit and cedar wood, blended with raspberry, lavender and vetiver. 50ml

CKFREE

€31.00

A fresh, spicy and woody fragrance. A pure and modern universe. 75ml

€33.00

€30.00

NEW

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An aromatic warm woody fragrance, fresh yet casual and distinctly masculine. Free the mind with absinthe and continue the journey with spiciness in the heart that winds its way through sensual wood notes. 50ml

ISSEY MIYAKE POUR HOMME

VERSACE POUR HOMME

PACO RABANNE 1 MILLION

DAVIDOFF ADVENTURE

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, the Versace Pour Homme man communicates his forceful and passionate character through a decidedly masculine fragrance. 50ml

Fresh and sparkling with a note of grapefruit, mint and blood orange, found on a heart of rose absolute and cinnamon. A striking contrast, mixing sophisticated sensuality and asserted virility. 50ml

Its fresh spicy woody composition is daring and elemental, inspired by the world’s great wildernesses and raw, masculine emotion. 50ml

€29.00

€28.00

€33.00

MEN’S FRAGRANCES

CAROLINA HERRERA 212 FOR MEN

NEW

GIVENCHY GENTLEMAN

KYLIE INVERSE FOR MEN

Indulge yourself with Gentleman’s prestige and character. A distinguished and vigorous fragrance for a man who is sure of his seductive appeal. 50ml

Deeply seductive, Inverse is the perfect fragrance for a complex man. A fresh, ambery oriental, this beautifully constructed fragrance offers surprising masculine notes that are strong yet sensitive. 50ml

€30.50

€24.00

L’ORÉAL MEN EXPERT HYDRA TRIO PACK Anti-fatigue lotion, anti-dark circle eye cream and shaving foam from L’Oréal’s new line. Triple Travel Pack

€15.00 RYANAIRMAGAZINE

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NEW NEW

DOLCE & GABBANA THE ONE FOR MEN

ARMANI CODE MAN

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men is a concentrate of elegance and sensuality. A spicy, oriental fragrance, developed on the harmony of tobacco with refined boisé notes. For the modern hedonist who never passes by unobserved. 50ml

This eau de toilette combines a citron cocktail with soft notes of olive tree blossom in an innovative and interesting way. 50ml

€35.50

€33.00

JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER LE MALE

BECKHAM SIGNATURE STORY FOR HIM

The great masculine classic by Jean-Paul Gaultier. A fougère-oriental harmony. A fresh, sexy fragrance, combining power and sensuality. A virile torso bottle, dressed in the designer’s trademark sailor’s T-shirt. 75ml

This fragrance embodies David Beckham’s iconic look and visionary spirit in a complex woody aromatic fragrance. This suave fragrance underlines the assertive elegance and sophistication of the man that wears it. 50ml

€33.00

€25.50

ARMANI DIAMONDS HE Cedar wood as a symbol of masculinity, twisted with an unexpected accord of cocoa. A streamlined, powerful, faceted bottle; elegant, youthful, the perfect fragrance for a promising socialite. 50ml

ARMANI AQUA DI GIO MEN An invitation to escape. This aquatic-floral scent offers a sensation of freshness and vitality. 50ml

€36.50

MEN’S FRAGRANCES

NEW

ARMANI MINIATURES Sophisticated, mysterious and sensual. A unique collector’s set of the entire Giorgio Armani men’s fragrance range from Eau Pour Homme to Attitude. This collection perfectly expresses Armani’s perception of a man.

€25.50

€33.30 NEW

BIM WHITE EDITION

LACOSTE CHALLENGE

DAVIDOFF COOL WATER FOR MEN

YSL LA NUIT DE L’HOMME

With notes of blood orange, black pepper and vetiver, this musky yet surprisingly fresh scent is free-spirited and casual. The ideal fragrance for the man who draws energy from within. 40ml

Inspired by the dynamic style of tennis legend, Rene Lacoste. Opening with citrus notes, aromatic lavender and spicy ginger, with a solid woody base giving it a modern yet distinguished personality. 50ml

Coriander, sandalwood and cedar come together to reinvigorate the senses and provide you with a fresh and clean scent. 40ml

An oriental fragrance with the freshness of cardamom, the sophistication of cedar and the intense sensuality of coumarin. 60ml

€26.60

€21.50

€16.50

€35.00

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WOMEN’S MAKE UP SKY SHOP

NEW

NEW

INFLIGHT EXCLUSIVE DUO

L’OREAL GLAM BRONZE SUN SET One natural-looking bronzing powder and long lasting six-hour gloss. Look sun-kissed all year long! Colours were chosen to give you a healthy glow as you were coming back from the sun!

EXTRA VOLUME COLLAGEN MASCARA DUO

WOMEN’S MAKE UP

€15.90

This revolutionary new formula adds collagen for the first time in a mascara. Result: 12 times more lash impact! The biggest volumising brush on the market provides women with the breathtaking lashes they have always dreamed of.

€16.60

COLLAGEN RE-PLUMPER DUO This new duo contains a day and a night cream with collagen offering a daily dose of intense hydration to re-plump your skin. Visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles and gives skin a bouncy feel.

€17.00

DOUBLE ACTION LIP & LIP CONTOUR This revolutionary new product has a double-ended applicator with a smoothing collagen biospheres cream on one side and Hyaluronic plumping cream on the other! A fabulous tool proven to show astonishing results for redefined, younger and more voluptuous lips! 15ml

€10.00

L’OCCITANE NOURISHING CREAM All the benefits of shea butter to nourish and protect dry and damaged hands and feet. Includes one shea butter hand cream and one shea butter foot cream.

€18.50 RYANAIRMAGAZINE

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GIVENCHY PHENOMEN’EYES MASCARA

GIVENCHY PRISMISSIME MAT & GLOW

Try the new revolutionary mascara of Givenchy, Phenomen’eyes, with its totally new and patented brush, for a new gesture and a phenomenal make-up result!

Try the “extreme” version of the Givenchy Prisme... Nine different colours in a single palette for a radiant, luminous complexion. A choice of natural matte, ultra-radiant and subtly iridescent shades to mix and match to your heart’s content!

€16.00

WOMEN’S MAKE UP

€21.00

GIVENCHY LASH PEARLS This liquid dots on to the end of your lashes and dries to form tiny little sparkly jewels on your lash tips!

GIVENCHY MAKE UP PALETTE

€17.70

This compact contains everything that a jetsetter would need to keep herself looking fresh.

€29.00

LANCÔME STAR BRONZER

LANCÔME TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Enhance your complexion with sun-kissed colour thanks to the Sun Color Complex. The Pinceau Magique protects and keeps the skin hydrated, comfortable and smooth for more than eight hours.

SPECIAL TRAVEL SIZE A special and unique skincare set that meets the new safety standards (less than 100ml). A complete routine including Hydra Zen Neurocalm Security bag included.

€24.00

€22.50 RYANAIRMAGAZINE

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TRAVEL RETAIL EXCLUSIVE

COMES AS A SET!

CLINIQUE ALL-IN-ONE MAKE-UP PALETTE Includes Superpowder Double Face Powder, Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher, Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad, High Impact Mascara, two shades of Long Last Lipstick, two shades of Colour Surge Lipstick and Moisture Sheer Lipstick in a mirrored compact with applicators.

€34.50

CLINIQUE MOISTURE SURGE Travel Retail Exclusive: Enjoy rapid refreshment and a full 12 hours of soothing moisture with Clinique’s new Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief. Extra Refreshing Eye Gel instantly replenishes the skin around the eyes. For an instant boost of hydration anytime, anywhere, there’s Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief. Perfect for use in-flight. Allergy Tested. 100% Fragrance Free.

€35.00

WOMEN’S MAKE UP

AIRLINE EXCLUSIVE

TRAVEL RETAIL EXCLUSIVE

CLINIQUE LONG LAST GLOSSWEAR SPF 15

ELIZABETH ARDEN 8-HOUR ESSENTIALS TRIO PACK

THE BODY SHOP: FACE ANY ENVIRONMENT

Travel Retail Exclusive: Lip gloss juiced up with eight hours of lasting shine. Moisture makes each one even more mouth-watering. Protects lips, too, with SPF 15. Five mini Long Last Glosswear SPF15 in a range of sheer, glistening shades. Allergy Tested. 100% Fragrance Free.

Elizabeth Arden’s classic eight-hour skin protectant, teamed with eight-hour hand cream and lip balm. Essential tools for models and make up artists everywhere!

Three Vitamin E skincare creams help lock in moisture whatever environment you find yourself in! Enriched with Community Trade cocoa butter and shea butter. Day Cream 50ml, Night Cream 50ml, Eye Cream 15ml

€21.00

EYELIFTING GEL Victoria Beckham’s favourite as stated by Heat magazine. Watch your fine lines and puffiness disappear when applied daily. Suitable for all skin types.

€18.50

€22.00

PROFESSIONAL WHITE

€20.00

LIP VOLUME

Teeth Whitening System. Transformulas® Professional White, Teeth Whitening System helps to remove stains caused by red wine, food, coffee, tobacco and aging. A safe and fast alternative to an expensive bill from your dentist.

Scientifically proven to increase volume and definition without the sting! This niche treatment came from the fear of needles and has been specially formulated to start working immediately, producing semi-permanent results.

€21.50

€18.50 RYANAIRMAGAZINE

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CUNEO ALPS

Looking for a new holiday destination? Cuneo and its Alps are just for you! This wonderful land in Piedmont region has an extraordinary variety of culture, art, gastronomy and landscape, where you can find what you are looking for and what you would never expect to find. Skier or snowboarder? Family or friends holidays? In Cuneo the best solution for your winter ski holidays is waiting for you!

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YSL PARISIENNE The portrait of a woman incredibly free. She was not born in Paris but Paris adopts her. Because she knows how to love, how to live. The perfume of ultra femininity, warmed by the touch of the man who embraced her. Vinyl accord - Damask Rose, Violet - Sandalwood, Vetiver. 50ml

€38.00

€44.50

YSL FRENCH MANICURE At last the French manicure becomes accessible to every woman! A clever duo of portable pens particularly easy to use, for instantly wellmanicured, smooth and glossy nails.

€28.60

YSL TOP SECRETS Yves Saint Laurent reveals its first “Top Secret”: a brand new application technique in skincare, inspired by the beauty secrets of top models and professionals. With a single brush stroke, signs of fatigue are erased, skin is left feeling velvety smooth and fresh with radiance!

YSL MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS

YVES SAINT LAURENT

YSL ALL FOR EYES The winning trio to obtain a glamorous, intense and long-lasting look in the wink of an eye: Touche Éclat to erase signs of jetlag, Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils N°1 to give lashes volume and curl and Eau Démaquillante Visage et Yeux to gently remove face and eye make-up.

Yves Saint Laurent’s best-selling mascara, indipensable for a deep look without a hint of artifice.

€19.90

YSL RADIANT TOUCH A travel pen-brush to add a touch of radiance to your skin anytime of the day.

€20.00

€33.00 RYANAIRMAGAZINE

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DIOR PRODUCTS SKY SHOP

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MISS DIOR CHERIE L’EAU Fresh, radiant, youthful, elegant and ever so slightly impertinent... Introducing Miss Dior Cherie L’eau, the new fragrance for Christian Dior’s little darlings. Orange essence, a gardenia accord and white musk give this fresh and sparkling floral composition a sensuality as joyful as the promise of happiness. 50ml

NEW

€36.00

J’ADORE

LES PARFUMS Miniatures sets including Miss Dior Chérie Eau de Toilette, Dolce Vita Eau de Toilette, J’adore Eau de Parfum, Midnight Poison Eau de Parfum and Dior Addict 2 Eau de Toilette. A sumptuous coffret that features Dior’s five greatest classics, including J’adore, Dior’s absolute feminine fragrance. Special Travel Edition.

DIOR PRODUCTS

Enter the legend of J’adore... absolute feminity according to Dior. The fluid curves of the emblematic amphora-shaped bottle give rise to the opulence of a fruity-floral bouquet - a fresh accord of Ylang-Ylang, vibrant Roses and a caressing Jasmine. The essence of glamour. 50ml

€50.00

€33.50

NEW

FAHRENHEIT TRAVEL KIT All the elegance of Dior’s mythical and subtle masculine fragrance, based on both woody and floral notes, in an exclusive travel-sized set, that features Fahrenheit Eau de Toilette Spray 50ml and a 25g Stick Deodorant as a gift.

€33.50

DIOR ADDICT LIP MAXIMIZER Enjoy the volumizing effect of this treatment gloss with Collagen Activ... This allin-one formula offers the radiance of a gloss and the effectiveness of a balm. The lips are smooth, luscious on application, moisturized and plumped-up in just two weeks. The added benefit? The vanilla-mint flavoured cooling effect.

€18.50 RYANAIRMAGAZINE

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NEW

SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

VIVA LA JUICY Cant get enough couture? Well here’s even more for Juicy girls who want it all. Wild berries and juicy mandarin. Honeysuckle, gardenia and jasmine. Amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood and praline. Viva the scent of couture. 50ml

€38.50

BARBIE MINIATURE FRAGRANCE SET Feel as special as a princess with our collection of four different miniature fragrances.

€12.50

HELLO KITTY A trendy new perfume the Hello Kitty way! The freshness of green apple combined with cherry tree flowers and jasmine leaves, meets the sweetness of the toffee apple, sugar and vanilla syrup. The association of pralines and coconut scents gives to the fragrance all its originality. 60ml

WOMEN’S FRAGRANCES

NEW

€14.50

NEW

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BOSS ORANGE Combining an uplifting burst of sweet apples, the light-heartedness of white flowers and orange blossom and the soulfulness of sandalwood and olive wood, BOSS Orange is the ideal scent for the passionate, carefree and freespirited modern woman. 50ml

VINTAGE BY KATE MOSS Stylish, sophisticated and deeply feminine, Vintage, a fruity floriental fragrance, is a unique expression of Kate’s love of vintage clothes and objets d’art. Just like Kate, Vintage has an enduring style and elegance that is destined to captivate men and women alike. 50ml

€26.50

€32.00

DAVIDOFF COOL WATER WOMAN As refreshing as water, this scent will rejuvenate anyone who tries it and provides a splash of confidence. 30ml

€21.40

GIVENCHY VERY IRRESISTIBLE Be audacious and elegant with this utterly feminine bouquet of roses. Be irresistible with Very Irrésistible Givenchy! Plus, get a free must-have perfect miniature travel size spray, 15ml. Simply irresistible! 50ml & 15ml

DIESEL SHE UNLIMITED Fuel For Life Unlimited opens with lemon, mandarin, exotic guava and violets, then jasmine and spicy lilies at the heart of this heady elixir. Finally bewitching labdanum resin raises sensuality to its peak, while soft musk contributes its irresistable texture. 50ml

€32.00

DKNY TO GO WOMEN An energising fragrance from Donna Karan New York. 30ml

€17.00

€34.50 RYANAIRMAGAZINE

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WOMEN’S FRAGRANCES SKY SHOP

NEW

NEW

Wearing Armani Code is like an embroidery fashioned on your very skin, like a secret code of seduction. Orange blossom is the fragrance’s guiding light. 50ml

€38.50

DOLCE & GABBANA – THE ONE Like the woman that wears it, the strength and uniqueness of The One fragrance comes from contrast. It opens with an exciting, modern interpretation of fresh fruits, which is followed by the timeless scent of white flowers. The fragrance finally unfolds to reveal a deep and sensual base. 50ml

€41.00

JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE A floral-oriental harmony. A deliciously sensual delight. A tribute to femininity. 50ml

WOMEN’S FRAGRANCES

GIORGIO ARMANI CODE LADY

€45.00

NEW CAROLINA HERRERA 212 SEXY Carolina Herrera introduces 212 SEXY. More voluptuous and profound, the perfect fragrance for an evening full of intrigue, mystery and romance. Its seductiveness will captivate you. 30ml

€25.00

EMPORIO ARMANI DIAMONDS Like a diamond, a multifaceted fragrance: fruity (lychee and raspberry), floral (rose, freesia and lily), woody (vetiver, cedar wood and patchouli) and amber. The ultimate symbol of luxury and extravagance for a self confident and audacious woman. 50ml

€35.50

NEW

VERSACE VERSENSE

JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER MA DAME

Versense expresses perfectly the fusion of freshness and sensuality. The name of the perfume suggests a promise for the senses. The colour of the fragrance brings to mind a sense of nature. It evokes freedom of open space, the energy of revitalization and balance of the senses. The perfume is fresh and intoxicating. It is inspired by nature’s elements and dedicated to confident, vital and sensual women. 50ml

Jean-Paul Gaultier celebrates the contemporary woman and dedicates his new fragrance to her. MA DAME, a fresh and smooth floral scent. Orange zest, fresh rose sparkling with a flash of grenadine, a brilliant and colorful note. A bottle with powerful lines illuminated by a pop light. 50ml

€39.00

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WOMEN’S FRAGRANCES

PAUL SMITH EXTREME LADIES A sensual, sophisticated and modern blend of oriental and floral scents that leaves a lasting impression. 50ml

€23.50

LACOSTE LOVE OF PINK Warm, romantic, delightfully feminine and energetic. The unique scent of LACOSTE Love of Pink combines a blend of zesty ingredients, softened by a floral heart and a sensual woody, musky dry down. A delightfully captivating fragrance… a girl’s irresistible companion towards discovering the wonderful feeling of love. 50ml

€28.00

HIDDEN FANTASY BY BRITNEY The new fragrance by Britney Spears. What do you have to hide? Seductive and surprising, a sweet nectar of sparkling citrus blossoms, succulent florals and mysterious musks share a secret of warm sensuality that is impossible to hide. 30ml

€17.50

NEW NEW NEW

BECKHAM SIGNATURE STORY FOR HER

HALLE BY HALLE BERRY

This fragrance is a unique expression of Victoria’s signature style, femininity and delicate strength. This warm and sexy fragrance leads with sweet, sparkling top notes of peach, bitter orange and kumquat, which entice and invite. 50ml

This modern and sensuous ‘woody oriental’ fragrance captures Halle’s natural beauty. Incorporating Mimosa and Fig: transparent yet textured, fluid but tactile, the sparkling and sensual notes composing this scent playfully intermingle, creating an enticing sensorial fusion. 50ml

€25.50

€25.50

COUTURE BY KYLIE

J’LO SUNKISSED GLOW

Sophisticated and glamorous, Kylie Minogue is admired globally for her distinctive personal style. Now the essence of her elegance is captured in a feminine and contemporary floral musk. 50ml

Enjoy the feeling of warm sand on skin; bask in the glow of the hot summer sun. Sunkissed Glow is a sensual, floral, fruity fragrance, revealing a tropical fusion of ruby red grapefruit and sweet pineapple; and blowing a kiss of orange flower and water lily. 50ml

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STELLA NUDE The new fragrance by Stella McCartney. The intimate encounter of a tender rose, grey amber and precious vanilla. 50ml

€40.00

ESTÉE LAUDER BEAUTIFUL This elegant aroma will follow you throughout the day and surround you with the warmth of flowers, woods and spices.

€19.00

€16.00

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SANDWICHES Many varieties available. Just ask the crew.

€5.00

CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP You came, you saw,

Please note that food items sold onboard may contain nuts or traces of nuts.

crew.

€2.50

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HOT HAM & CHEESE CIABATTA

HOT BREAKFAST

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Available only on certain flights.

Breakfast, as good as homemade.

€5.00

€5.50

Available only on selected flights.

Fill up on a delicious hot sandwich.

€5.00

€5.60

SERVED HOT!

SERVED HOT!

PREMIUM HOT DOG WITH KETCHUP

BATCHELORS CUP A SOUP Tomato and vegetable or

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chicken and vegetable.

€5.00

€3.60

NEW

TIMEOUT BAR

€1.30 SALTED PEANUTS

€2.00

JELLY BEANS

NEW

BOUNTY BAR

€1.00 BALISTO® MUESLI BAR

€1.50 PRINGLES

€2.20 SNACK PACK

€3.00

€3.00

€5.00

HARIBO STARMIX

MARS® MUFFIN

TORTILLA & SALSA DIP

€2.00

€3.00

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€1.50

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PARTY JELLIES

€3.00 WALKERS SHORTBREAD

€1.50 TGIF POTATO SKINS

€1.50 PEANUT M&M’S® (Large Pack)

€3.00 NEW

PEPERAMI

€1.50 NEW

CHUPA CHUPS BAG

€2.00

MARYLAND COOKIES MINI CHEDDERS

€1.50

€2.00

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SPARKLING WINE

Either a Merlot or Chardonnay.

SOFT DRINKS & JUICES

BULLSEYE BAGGIES

BEER

€1.80

Great 25ml spirits sachets. Gin, Rum, Vodka, Whiskey or Cognac are all on offer

Beer brands vary, depending on destination. Please ask our crew.

€5.95

Something to celebrate?

€7.00

€5.50

€4.50

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WATER

BRITVIC J2O RED BULL

(500ml) Still or sparkling

Orange & Passionfruit

250ml. Gives you wings.

SAILE & SABGA GOURMET HOT CHOCOLATE, CAPPUCCINO, KOPPARBERG TEA & COFFEE PEAR CIDER 12oz, extra large cups

€3.00

€2.50

€3.50

€6.00

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