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180 | DESTINATION GUIDES Zagreb Croatia DIALLING CODE +385 CURRENCY Kuna (HRK) FLY FROM Dortmund, London (LGW), Paris (CDG) FROM THE AIRPORT TAXI Pre-book your taxi at easyJet.com. A local taxi costs HRK200. The airport bus runs to the city centre. Tickets: HRK30 BON APPETIT UP TO €30 Gostionica Purger (23 Petrinjska, tel: 01 481 0713) If you want to experience old-school Zagreb dining, this is the place. Fill up on meat or fi sh dishes without breaking the bank. EXCLUSIVE Zinfandel’s Restaurant (1 Mihanoviceva, tel: 01 456 6644) As smooth as they come, Zinfandel’s is at the very top of Zagreb dining. Recline in the palatial surrounds of the city’s most luxurious hotel, the Esplanade, and enjoy seriously good cooking and some great wines, too. AFTER DARK LOW KEY Kota (20 Meduliceva) Come over all cultural at this wine bar-bookstore and start to appreciate what amazing wines Croatia produces. With production so small and domestic consumption so high, few make it abroad. LATE & LIVELY KSET (3 Unska, tel: 01 612 9758) This quite brilliant club and live music venue boasts everything from international DJs, through to low-fi electro stars and indie hopefuls playing live. King of the underground. THIS MONTH SHOP Hip talent Ana Marija Krkic Visnjic has for years been conjuring up fashion that has gone down a storm on catwalks abroad (19 Gunduliceva, amarie-fashion.com). NO WAY! The Daily Telegraph has trumpeted the Croatian capital as one of the world’s coolest “new” destinations in <strong>2011</strong>. robinmckelvie.com FERNKORN FOUNTAIN GO Kaptol is home to the city’s landmark cathedral and Fernkorn’s gleaming gold fountain outside. There are some good cafés, bars and restaurants to relax in, too. Zante Greece DIALLING CODE +30 CURRENCY € FLY FROM London (LGW) FROM THE AIRPORT TAXI Pre-book your taxi at easyJet.com. A local taxi costs €20. Visit the Europcar desk for special easyJet rates. BON APPETIT UP TO €30 To Agnandi (Lithakia, tel: 26950 45712) The name means “high place” and this pleasant mountainside taverna off ers superb views across Laganas Bay, as well as hearty traditional meals, from succulent grills to fresh salads. EXCLUSIVE Komis (Bastouni tou Agiou, Zante Town, tel: 26950 26915) If you can splash the cash while you’re away, this is the place to come. Located near the main dock and decorated with marine paraphenalia, here you can order superb fresh fi sh and seafood – a good choice is the mydia saganaki (mussels fried with tomato and cheese). AFTER DARK LOW KEY Paseo Cafe (28 Laskareos, Zante Town, tel: 26950 42828) Here you’re likely to get a welcome as warm as the colours with which this relaxing town café is decorated. A range of coff ees, drinks, cakes and snacks are available. LATE & LIVELY Zeros Club (Main Road, Laganas) Zeros has grown over its 20 years into one of the slickest resort nightclubs in Greece, with fi rebreathing and all sorts of antics alongside the unrelenting disco beats. Happy hour deals lure revellers. THIS MONTH SHOP As most of the resorts aren’t fully open at this time of year, the best area for shopping is pedestrianised Alexandrou Roma Street in Zante Town, which has a reasonable choice of fashion, jewellery and souvenir shops. GO The suburb of Bohali, which perches 2km above Zante Town, off ers an interesting combination of cafés, a picturesque church and the peaceful ruins of a huge Venetian fortress. Best of all is the sweeping panoramic views. NO WAY! The famous poet and writer of the Greek national anthem, Dionysios Solomos, was born on Zante. Nick Edwards Zürich Switzerland DIALLING CODE +41 CURRENCY CHF FLY FROM London (LGW, LTN), Manchester FROM THE AIRPORT TAXI Pre-book your taxi at easyJet.com. A local taxi costs CHF60. Trains make the journey to the city centre every 15 minutes. Tickets: CHF6.20 Visit the Europcar desk for special easyJet rates. BON APPETIT UP TO €30 Swiss Chuchi (10 Rosengasse, tel: 044 266 9696) Located in Hotel Adler, this traditional, cosy Swiss chalet-style restaurant serves local specialities such as raclette potatoes. EXCLUSIVE Widder Hotel (7 Rennweg, tel: 044 224 2526) This luxury hotel inhabits eight historic houses and has a surprisingly innovative restaurant. It’s the perfect place for a modern take on a traditional Swiss supper, and is famous for jazz evenings in the deluxe bar every week, which make for a perfect post-dinner drink. Your apartment in LAAX, Switzerland AFTER DARK LOW KEY Sonnenberg (15 Hitzigweg, tel: 044 266 9797) Enjoy stunning views over Lake Zürich with afternoon coff ee and cakes or evening cocktails served by white-gloved waiters in this elegant bar. LATE & LIVELY Jade (25 Brandschenkestrasse, tel: 044 202 8002) This ultra-chic and cool nightclub-restaurant has fast become Zürich’s most glamorous spot. The well-dressed crowd know how to party to the house soundtrack. THIS MONTH SHOP At Movie Art you’ll fi nd a large collection of rare postcards, posters, autographed photos and fi lm memorabilia, such as collectible toys and limited edition sets. You can buy Star Wars lasers and full-size model fi gures such as The Joker from Batman (17 Walchestrasse, movieart.ch). SEE Expovina Primavera, the spring wine fair that takes place from 17–29 March, features wines from around the world that can be tasted under the expert guidance of renowned wine merchants (expovinaprimavera.ch). NO WAY! Zürich has the highest density of nightclubs in Switzerland. Celeste Neill rocksresort is a modern ski resort development situated at the base station of LAAX, with 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom apartments for sale. Outstanding architecture, comprehensive owner services and a concept that guarantees rental income; all part of what makes rocksresort a unique investment. Contact us to find out more about this exciting opportunity. +41 (0)81 927 99 00, info@rocksresort.com, www.rocksresort.com
Real Estate - Immobilier Switzerland For your future property in Gstaad Valley & Swiss Prealps +41 (0) 26 925 10 00 info@cfimmobilier.ch www.cfimmobilier.ch © Agence Synapses Bulle THE ULTIMATE IN LUXURY SURPRISINGLY AFFORDABLE A hotel of distinction, of glamour, of style, of tradition. Beautifully designed rooms with the delicate combination of art deco heritage and contemporary touches. A long history of first class service, spectacular facilities and amazing food. But at a price you can afford. Book online at www.theregentzagreb.com Photo by: Hrvoje Serdar
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