112 | DESTINATION GUIDES Aberdeen UK DIALLING CODE +44 CURRENCY £ FROM THE AIRPORT Visit the Europcar desk on arrival for special easyJet infl ight rates. Holiday Taxis (easyJet.holiday taxis.com) take you from home to the airport, then city or destination. TAXI The fare to the city centre is about £15. Up to three buses an hour go to the centre from 5.05am–11.39pm Monday–Saturday and 10.05am– 9.49pm on Sunday. Tickets: from £1.40. BON APPETIT UP TO €15 Beautiful Mountain (11–13 Belmont Street, tel: 01224 645 353) Using only the best local ingredients, this restaurant produces great tasting, wholesome dishes. Open from Monday– Wednesday for lunch and Thursday–Saturday for evening meals. UP TO €30 Restaurant 21 (21 Market Street, tel: 01224 212 224) This chic city restaurant is moments from bustling Union Street, and offers superb food, fi ne wine and friendly service. UP TO €50 Cock and Bull (Ellon Road, Blairton, Balmedie, tel: 01358 743 249) With its low-beamed ceilings and cosy log fi re, this 18th-century inn is the perfect setting for a delicious Sunday lunch. EXCLUSIVE The Silver Darling (Pocra Quay, North Pier, tel: 01224 576 229) With fantastic sea views, The Silver Darling is widely considered to be one of the best restaurants in the city. The classic French menu is a triumph of exquisitely presented dishes, bursting with fl avour. AFTER DARK LOW KEY Musa (33 Exchange Street, tel: 01224 571 771) Musa offers a unique combination of food, art and music in a relaxed atmosphere. Discover open mic nights, video exhibitions and a good menu too. LIVE MUSIC Lemon Tree (5 West North Street, tel: 01224 641 122) Since 1992 this venue has hosted some of the hottest up-andcoming rock bands to hit the UK music scene. It also has frequent live jazz sessions. LATE & LIVELY Babylon (9 Alford Place, tel: 01224 595 001) One of the city’s coolest nightspots, Babylon is an intimate, high-energy nightclub known for its friendly regulars, cool atmosphere and eclectic weekend vibe. THIS MONTH SHOP Parade boutique offers stylish alternatives to the high street. Find gorgeous shoes and accessories to liven up your winter wardrobe (30 Thistle Street, paradehome.co.uk). SEE Stand up dynamo Russell Howard brings his brand new arena tour to the AECC on 18 December. Russell is known for his cheeky quick wit and has won national acclaim for his talent (aecc.co.uk). GO Delgatie Castle hosts the Victorian Christmas fair on 5–6 December. The castle is decked out in traditional Victorian decorations, the staff wear costumes and there are plenty of goodies to buy (delgatiecastle.com). ESCAPE On Christmas Day 1887, the fi rst whisky ran from the stills at the Glenfi ddich Distillery. It’s now known as the producer of one of the fi nest single malts around and well worth the hour’s trip to sample “the best dram in the valley” (Dufftown, Banffshire, glenfi ddich.com). NO WAY! The granite that was used to build Waterloo Bridge and the terraces of the Houses of Parliament in London was sourced in Aberdeen. Beverley Tricker Agadir Morocco DIALLING CODE +212 CURRENCY MAD FROM THE AIRPORT Visit the Europcar desk on arrival for special easyJet infl ight rates. Holiday Taxis (easyJet.holiday taxis.com) take you from home to the airport, then city or destination. TAXI A taxi to the centre costs between MAD150–MAD200. Route 22 to Inezgane runs every 40 minutes. Tickets: MAD4. From Inezgane, there are several buses to Agadir. BON APPETIT UP TO €15 Brahim’s (23–24 Porte du Port) For fresh fi sh and a true Moroccan experience, head to this fi sh stall by the entrance to the port. You may have to ask to fi nd it, but it’s worth it. UP TO €30 Miso (Hotel Tafoukt Complex, Boulevard 20 Août) Listen to the waves breaking while you tickle your taste buds with the subtle blend of spices of the delicate Thai food at Miso. UP TO €50 Little Italy (Boulevard Hassan II, tel: 052 882 0039) AMSTERDAM A CITY TOUR Special S offer for all passengers! 2 2 FOR 1 20,- ➜ 10,- (Bring ( this magazine with you for our 2 for 1 offer. This T offer is valid till Oct. 31st 2010) This cosy restaurant is a family-run affair. The excellent Italian cuisine is augmented with a fi ne selection of wines, both local and Italian. EXCLUSIVE La Madrague (6 Marina M3–M4, tel: 052 884 2424) With a prime location at the Marina alongside the yachts, this restaurant boasts a fi ne Mediterraneaninternational menu. AFTER DARK LOW KEY La Fontaine (Complex Ait Souss, Avenue Hassan II, tel: 052 884 8340) This is a popular place – choose a sugary pastry and wash it down with mint tea. LIVE MUSIC Sphinx (Hotel Kenzi Europa, Boulevard 20 Août, tel: 052 882 1212) Enjoy belly dancing and Moroccan music over a sweet shisha pipe. TIMOULAY HOTEL & SPA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Expect a spacious room with a balcony, tiled fl ooring and decadent décor, all overlooking a picturesque pool fl anked by sun loungers at this hotel. Breakfast included. From €84, book at holidays.easyJet.com. LATE & LIVELY Dreams Nightclub (8 Bis Boulevard Tawada, tel: 052 882 8331) With a new sliding roof, the terrace provides a cool ambience on a warm Moroccan night. Dance under the stars till 5am. THIS MONTH SHOP You’ll be glad to get a break from haggling in the markets at Uniprix. It’s a great store where everything has a fi xed price (Boulevard Hassan II). SEE The Centre Artisanal Kasbat Souss in Bensergao, is a fi ve-minute taxi from Agadir. Observe the local artisans working leather, mosaic wood and earthenware. GO Climb aboard Agadir’s little train for an open-air tour of the city. The trains leave every 40 minutes between 9am–6pm. It starts at Boulevard 20 Août. ESCAPE Enjoy a minisafari over the Souss- Massa National Park sand dunes in a 4x4 jeep. Dine in a real Berber village, go crosscountry through a banana plantation and complete the tour on a remote beach. NO WAY! Morocco produces the world’s most expensive spice – saffron. Each crocus fl ower is handpicked by Berber women – it takes 140 fl owers to make a single gram of dried saffron. Anne Imisliou Tickets & Starting point: 34 Damrak - Amsterdam WWW.TOURSANDTICKETS.NL
A large choice of holidays under the stars Situated on the beach front of beautiful Agadir golden sandy beach, and just 1 Km away from the centre of this captivating city. You will find the perfect starting point to discover this magical destination: • The extraordinary four-star Iberostar Founty Beach. • This comfortable and welcoming hotel with Arab-Style décor is situated just 25 Km away from the airport. This is the perfect location for an exotic holiday with a partner or with your family. IBEROSTAR FOUNTY BEACH **** | Agadir, Morocco | founty.beach@iberostar.ma | iberostarfountybeach.com
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