132 | DESTINATION GUIDES Geneva Switzerland de Lausanne, tel: 022 731 8373) This smooth lounge bar plays good music and serves great cocktails, while laidback staff just add to the chilled atmosphere. LIVE MUSIC L’Usine (4 Place des Volontaires, tel: 022 781 3490) This former factory was transformed into a home for alternative culture and hosts a wide range of concerts and performances at very reasonable prices. LATE & LIVELY Palais Mascotte (43 Rue de Berne, tel: 022 800 3333) For something a little different, try this lively but classy cabaret and burlesque club, complete with restaurant and bar, in Geneva’s (pretty tame) red-light district. THIS MONTH SEE Cinéma Tous Ecrans is the International Film and Television Festival, which showcases an international selection of fi lms for television and celebrates the whole range of audiovisual media. Look out for various events in venues across the city from 1–7 November (cinematous-ecrans.com). GO The Palais des Nations became the European Offi ce of the United Nations in 1946. It is the second-mostimportant centre of the United Nations after New York, and its surface size is similar to the Palais de Versailles. Its Assembly Room, which seats 2,000, is as large as the Paris Opera House. All in all it’s a good place to go for a wander to discover the world of this international organisation. ESCAPE Lutry is a picturesque, small medieval town on the lakeside just east of Lausanne. Take a stroll and admire the beautiful views of the Alps before stopping at the busy Saturday morning market, where stylish locals stock up for the weekend on fresh produce. By car, the town is under an hour away, and there are also links via public transport. NO WAY! Of the 3.44 million people who live and work in Switzerland, 738,588 – 24% – speak English at work. Celeste Neill BARAHOLKA SHOP Geneva is awash with luxury brands but this brilliant boutique offers the same labels for less. The shop specialises in vintage designer labels (8 Rue du Conseil Général). Gibraltar UK Territory DIALLING CODE +350 CURRENCY £ FLY FROM London (LGW) FROM THE AIRPORT TAXI SINCE 2008 Pre-book your taxi at easyJet.com. A local taxi costs £5. Routes 3, 9 and 10 run every 10 minutes. Tickets: £0.90. Visit the Europcar desk for special easyJet rates. BON APPETIT UP TO €30 Mexican Grill & Bar (Unit 2B, The Tower, Marina Bay, tel: 200 46668) Ay caramba! All your Mexican favourites are here, including sizzling fajitas, stuffed chilli peppers, chimichangas, burritos, and classic red mole and delicious cheese enchiladas. EXCLUSIVE Bianca’s (6–7 Admiral’s Walk, Marina Bay, tel: 200 73379) Bianca’s offers a great position for yacht-spotting on the quayside at Marina Bay. The diverse menu includes such favourites as Spanish-style swordfi sh steak, smoked salmon tagliatelle and barbecued spare ribs. AFTER DARK LOW KEY Royal Oak Bar (59C Irish Town, tel: 200 71708) Irish Town is a good place to kick off your night out and this pub guarantees a warm welcome and great ale. LATE & LIVELY Rock on the Rock Club (41 Town Range, tel: 200 41104) Come here for a regular line-up of live bands, ranging from heavy metal to soul. Regular theme nights are also organised, which see plenty of students bustling in through the front door. THIS MONTH SHOP Handmade glass has been made in Gibraltar since 1994. At Gibraltar Crystal on Casemates Square, you can watch the glassblowers at work and enjoy the extensive display of items for sale, ranging from delicate wine glasses to larger ornamental items (gibraltar-crystal.com). GO Vejer de la Frontera is a postcard-pretty mountaintop village located 56km from the Rock towards Cádiz. Wander through the tangle of cobbled streets, visiting intriguing artisan shops, crusty local bars and excellent restaurants. NO WAY! Gibraltar is the Gretna Green of Europe, with hundreds of couples exchanging vows at the Gibraltar Registry Offi ce each year. Josephine Quintero Glasgow UK DIALLING CODE +44 CURRENCY £ FLY FROM Alicante, Belfast (BFS), Berlin, Bristol, Faro, Geneva, Ibiza, London (LGW, LTN, STN), Málaga, Majorca, Paris (CDG) FROM THE AIRPORT Pre-book your taxi at easyJet.com. A local taxi costs £17. Arriva Glasgow Flyer Bus leaves every 10 minutes. Tickets: £4.20 single; £6.50 open return. Visit the Europcar desk for special easyJet rates. BON APPETIT UP TO €15 The Pipers’ Tryst (30–34 McPhater Street, tel: 0141 353 5551) A modern bar-restaurant in the National Piping Centre. Top-quality food with fresh Scottish produce is brought out by effi cient and friendly staff. A great wee place to unwind over a lunchtime or pre-theatre menu at reasonable prices. The Cullen skink is a must! UP TO €30 Collage, Radisson SAS Hotel (301 Argyle Street, tel: Are you interested in advertising to 5m passengers per month? Please contact our advertising sales team on 0044 (0) 207 613 8796 0141 225 2046) Collage has a soft and pleasant ambience, and serves up an excellent and varied menu. Catering well for the veggies, wine lovers don’t miss out either, with a great selection of wines from around the globe. On top of this, staff are effi cient and friendly – all the ingredients for a nice night out. UP TO €50 Two Fat Ladies (118A Blythswood Street, tel: 0141 847 0088) A very popular restaurant, which can make it tricky to bag a table. Although the fi sh dishes are wonderful, the place is renowned for its veggie mains. EXCLUSIVE Gandolfi Fish (84–86 Albion Street, tel: 0141 552 9475) This seafood restaurant is located in the Merchant City. In 2009 head chef Jamie Donald was named the Scottish seafood chef of the year. Expect wonderful fresh Scottish mackerel, lobster and crab with menu dishes such as seafood bisque, Cullen skink, fi sh cakes and smoked salmon. Much of the fresh produce is sourced from Barra island. AFTER DARK LOW KEY Bar Gandolfi (64 Albion Street, tel: 0141 552 4462) The bar is located in the loft space above Café Gandolfi . Warm and cosy, it boasts quirky wooden furniture and an array of premium drinks. 00000 EasyJet Sales 5mil Banner.indd 1 19/10/<strong>2010</strong> 09:41 TAXI SINCE 1995
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