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ISSUE 35
CONTENTS
64
Once upon a time
Surrounded by the chaos and
cabaret of the legendary Djemaa
el Fna square in Marrakesh, seven
storytellers still ply their ancient
trade. Italian photojournalist Stefano
Torrione goes to meet them.
58
THE THRILLSEEKER’S CHECKLIST
Make 2010 your year to bare all on a beach in
Croatia, go camping in a forest in Sweden, or
get locked up in a scary-as-hell Latvian jail (not
for real, obviously!). Yes, life needn’t be dull if
you think outside the box!
72
B-SPOKE
Do you cycle? Do you recycle? In Budapest,
Hungary, they do both – riding a new wave of
pro-cycling activism and creative recycling of
old bicycle parts. Get in the saddle and see
for yourself.
78
TICKET TO DUMPSVILLE
Couples, are you ready for the ultimate test:
Valentine’s Day? If you’re thinking of packing
your relationship in, pack a bag and follow us
to the best locations to dump your partner and
leave them emotionally scarred for life!
82
CATCH THE PIGEON
Pigeons mainly have a reputation for Jackson
Pollock-inspired “adaptations“ of local
monuments. But in Dublin the sport of pigeon
racing still has some enthusiasts, who were
more than happy to chirp away to us.
88
BAVARIAN BOARDING
Mountain huts serving cool glasses
of German beer, combined with great
snowboarding opportunities – skiing in
Bavaria is well worth a look. And why not
combine it with a city break in Munich?
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CONTENTS
ISSUE 35
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06 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COM
13
THE FILE
Viking re-enactments,
foreign phrases, weird
foods and how to deal
with an extortionately
expensive dinner bill.
19
UNDERCURRENTS
Get nostalgic over
retro cars, drunk on
real ale and, erm,
weird at a goatthrowing
event.
27
TECH TALK
New year, new you, we
hope! If you’re going
to buy some gadgets,
make sure they’re
fi tness related.
29
FASHION
It’s all sex, drugs and
rock ’n’ roll this month,
as we look at the
hedonistic world of
groupie fashion.
31
MADLIST
Think museums are
tame? Try staying in
one after dark. We pick
the best places for a
night at the museum.
32 / BEDROOMS
Europe’s most architecturally luxurious hotels.
35 / FORK IT
Four restaurants for celebrating Chinese New Year.
36 / FIRST ORDERS
Five bars for a romantic drink with your Valentine.
CALENDAR GIRL
COMMENT
CITY FOCUS
38
MISS JANUARY
Her name is Hannah,
she’s Ryanair cabin
crew and she looks fab
in a bikini in Alicante as
our Miss January.
41
HOLIDAY HABITS
Legendary skater
Tony Hawk shows that
despite the sport’s
slacker reputation, he
gets around.
43
SOMETHING TO
DECLARE
Sam Delaney can’t
help but act like a kid
in a sweetshop when
he’s at an airport.
44
TRUST ME, I’VE
BEEN THERE
Forget going away
together. Let’s hear
it for the virtues of
holidaying alone!
47
GLASGOW
With old and new,
trendy and traditional
all mixed together,
Glasgow is indeed
“miles better”.
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For our full route map visit www.ryanair.com TEXT BY OWAIN THOMAS
Ryanair Two-Minute Guides
NUMBER CRUNCHER
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THE TEAM
EDITORIAL
EDITOR
Ramsay Short
RAMSAY.SHORT@
INK-PUBLISHING.COM
DEPUTY EDITOR
Ed Chamberlin
SUB EDITORS
James Williams,
Julie Alpine
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Mike Peake, Sejal
Sukhadwala, Susi
Weaser, Charlie Dawson
DESIGN
ART DIRECTOR
Julia Murray
GROUP PICTURE EDITOR
Helen Cathcart
PRODUCTION
MANAGER
Ana Vazquez
PREPRESS
Rob Bidwell
LOGISTICS
WWW.GOFERSLOGISTICS.COM
The number of top international news programmes – including ABC, CBS and Fox News (US), BBC News (UK)
and TF1 (France) – Televisión Española’s Telediario 2 beat to win the Media Tenor “TV News Award” for 2009.
Denia
EAT: EL POBLET
Las Palmas
EAT: BODEGON DON
JUAN PACHICHI
Seville
STAY: HOTEL CASA IMPERIAL
Though chef and owner Quique Dacosta
This 16th-century mansion takes
has two more restaurants under his apron, A popular tapas bar near the city’s main pride of place in the city’s old town.
his professionalism hasn’t been diluted. beach where large plates of ham and
The lush interior patio, arched arcades
This remains the jewel in the crown of his cheese are literally Frisbeed across tables and paraphernalia spanning centuries
empire, and one of the best restaurants in by owner Santi. Well, you don’t get a fan combine to create a uniquely opulent
the Alicante province.
page on Facebook for nothing.
Andalusian atmosphere.
CARRETERA LES MARINES, KM 3,
51 CALLE MARTINEZ DE ESCOBAR, PLAYA 29 IMPERIAL, TEL: +34 95 450 0300,
TEL: +34 965 784179, WWW.ELPOBLET.COM DE LAS CANTERAS, TEL: +34 928 260847 WWW.CASAIMPERIAL.COM
DRINK: BAR HELIOS
DRINK: CHARLESTON CAFE
DRINK: ABRIL
Overlooking the characteristically rocky Live jazz and mellow grooves fi ll the roster Opened in 2005, this stylish club and bar
shores of Denia’s coast, you’ll be pleased every week at this legendary late-night is now an established stop-off for late-
that you’re chilling out with a relaxing bar. Laid-back afternoon coffees are not night lounging. The design is inspired by
drink – and perhaps the freshly caught to be forgotten either, and will give you New York’s Studio 54 and The Loft, and so
fi sh of the day – while kite surfers risk life the best chance to meet the mascot:
is the anything-goes attitude. Come here
and limb for your amusement.
Josephine the pig.
to see and be seen.
169 PARTIDA ROTES, TEL: +34 965 785318 14 CALLE BUENOS AIRES, TEL: +34 928
118 AVENIDA LUIS MONTOTO, TEL: +34 95
372492, WWW.CHARLESTONCAFE.INFO
457 1072, WWW.ABRIL-SEVILLA.COM
STAY: EL RASET
STAY: HOTEL SANTA CATALINA DON’T MISS: FERIA DE SEVILLA
Though not the most glamorous hotel
around, this understated three-star wins Walking distance from the Pueblo Canaria, Dating back to 1847, this is the largest
top marks for intimacy. Lying within
an architectural marvel preserved in all annual fi esta in the Andalusia region,
earshot of the lapping Mediterranean its glory, this fi ve-star (pictured) is the turning its capital into a huge fairground
and walking distance from the harbour, perfect retreat from the bustle of the city of brightly-coloured tents and dresses.
its 20 rooms are individually styled and centre. Built in 1890, it has since been Get ready for drinking, dancing, eating
attended by a small team of friendly staff. declared a Historical Artistic Monument. and more dancing.
1 BELLAVISTA, TEL: +34 965 786564,
WWW.HOTELELRASET.COM
WALK: MOUNT MONTGO
NATURAL PARK
227 LEON Y CASTILLO, TEL: +34 928
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
243040, WWW.HOTELSANTACATALINA.COM
SOMETHING STEAMY:
SEE: CENTRO ATLANTICO DE AIRE DE SEVILLA
ARTE MODERNO
Take the aches and pains out of a day
If you don’t fancy trudging 753m
Situated on one of the most iconic streets on the hoof at this luxurious Arabesque
above sea level to its peak, take one of in Las Palmas – that appears to run
bathhouse in Santa Cruz (pictured).
the signposted, short-distance trails
directly into the Atlantic – this art hub has Experience the salt-water bath, the Room
a constantly changing exhibition schedule of a Thousand Showers and invigorating
and attracts big-name international artists. hot (40°C) and cold (16°C) baths.
(pictured) that range from low to medium
diffi culty around Mount Montgó. The
views out to sea are stunning.
For our full route map visit www.ryanair.com TEXT BY JAMES WILLIAMS
Ryanair Two-Minute Guides
ITALY
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Milan
EAT: PANE E ACQUA
CURRENCY EURO
POPULATION 46.6 MILLION
LANGUAGE SPANISH
No me No me gustan
gustan los Chupa Chups
chupasangres
I DON’T LIKE I DON’T LIKE
VAMPIRES
LOLLIPOPS
Say this… not this.
The number of platforms at Milano Centrale train station,
one of the grandest (and busiest) in the country.
Perugia
EAT: LA TAVERNA
Verona
EAT: TRATTORIA AL POMPIERE
This trendy restaurant – part of a fashion Featuring candlelit tables tucked under Old photos line the walls at the “Fireman”,
and design gallery – is decked out with barrel-vaulted ceilings, La Taverna serves one of the oldest trattorie in town. Tuck
quirky furniture, with food to match. The up delicious antipasti and hearty mains into the large selection of cured meats
delicious risottos and seafood from chef such as baked piglet’s ankle, and salt cod and cheeses, then try specialities like
Francesco Passalacqua make this perfect with raisins and pine nuts. It also employs braised beef ravioli, and horse with
for a romantic night out, or you could just that old favourite, the bulging dessert trolley. polenta – all cooked to perfection.
pop in for the gourmet breakfast.
8 VIA DELLE STREGHE, TEL: +39 075 572 5 VICOLO REGINA D’UNGHERIA, TEL: +39
14 VIA MATTEO BANDELLO, TEL: +39 02 4128, WWW.RISTORANTELATAVERNA.COM 045 803 0537, WWW.ALPOMPIERE.COM
4819 8622, WWW.PANEACQUA.COM
STAY: RESIDENZA D’EPOCA
DRINK: CAFFE FILIPPINI
STAY: HOTEL DE LA VILLE
SAN CRISPINO
Step back in time at this romantic café on
Facing the Royal Palace of Savoy in
This medieval complex (pictured) in
Piazza Erbe, a favourite meeting spot since
Monza, just outside Milan, this 19th-
Assisi has seven luxury suites and offers 1901. Drop in for an espresso overlooking
century hotel (pictured) has been run by wonderful views over the town’s rooftops the historic square before heading off to
the Nardi family for generations. Attention and surrounding countryside. Enjoy
see Romeo and Juliet’s balcony.
to detail is evident from the stunning
satellite TV and high-speed internet, while
rooms to the award-winning restaurant. still using old lamps and candleholders.
26 PIAZZA ERBE, TEL: +39 045 800 4549,
WWW.CAFFEFILIPPINI.IT
15 VIALE REGINA MARGHERITA DI
ASSISI, TEL: +39 075 815 5124,
SAVOIA, TEL: +39 039 39421,
WWW.ASSISIWELLNESS.COM
WWW.HOTELDELAVILLE.COM
STAY: BYBLOS ART HOTEL
Filled with modern artworks, futuristic
furniture and touches of baroque, this
The factory outlet of top cashmere label fi v e-star design hotel (pictured) is sure to
You have to hand it to this glove shop, Brunello Cucinelli combines not only great impress. A 15th-century villa just outside
which started out in Rome in the 1960s discounts but scenic views, too. It sits Verona, it’s perfect as a base for exploring
and now has stores as far afi eld as New right on the main square of Solomeo, a the local wine area, or simply for relaxing
York. Women love the chic patterns and tiny village just outside Perugia.
in its superb spa and restaurant.
comfy linings, while men can pick up
driving gloves and other classic designs.
SHOP: BRUNELLO CUCINELLI
SHOP: SERMONETA GLOVES
6 PIAZZA DALLA CHIESA, SOLOMEO, TEL:
78 VIA CEDRARE, TEL: +39 045 685 5555,
+39 075 697071, WWW.BRUNELLOCUCINELLI.IT WWW.BYBLOSARTHOTEL.COM
46 VIA DELLA SPIGA, TEL: +39 02 7631
7961, WWW.SERMONETAGLOVES.COM
SEE: SALA DEI NOTARI
SEE: GIARDINO GIUSTI
Part of the vast civic Palazzo dei Priori, the Open to the public since the late 1500s,
“Notaries’ Hall” was built in the late 13th these Italianate gardens – the grounds of
Once home to a wealthy industrial family, century and has beautiful Romanesque a Renaissance palazzo – are laden with
the rooms of this 1930s villa offer a
arches. It’s free to get in, so climb the grottos, statues and a maze. The tranquil
window into the past. The art collection steps from Piazza IV Novembre to admire pathways and lush cypresses make it the
includes works by Canaletto and Tiepolo. the biblical and mythical scenes.
perfect spot for a winter’s stroll.
SEE: VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO
14 VIA MOZART, TEL: +39 02 467 615 296, PIAZZA IV NOVEMBRE, PALAZZO DEI
WWW.FONDOAMBIENTE.IT
PRIORI, TEL: +39 075 577 2339
2 VIA GIARDINO GIUSTI,
TEL: +39 045 803 4029
FLY TO MILAN (BERGAMO) FROM 47
FLY TO PERUGIA FROM BARCELONA
FLY TO VERONA (BRESCIA) FROM THREE
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BILLUND AND FEZ (GIRONA) AND LONDON (STANSTED)
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALGHERO (SARDINIA)
11 CALLE DE LOS BALCONES,
15 CALLE AIRE, TEL: +34 95 501 0025,
WWW.DENIA.NET
TEL: +34 928 311800, WWW.CAAM.NET
WWW.AIREDESEVILLA.COM
FLY TO ALICANTE FROM 56 DESTINATIONS,
FLY TO GRAN CANARIA FROM 18
FLY TO SEVILLE FROM 17 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING AARHUS AND SANTANDER
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BOURNEMOUTH INCLUDING MARRAKESH AND PISA (FLORENCE)
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CURRENCY EURO
POPULATION 60 MILLION
LANGUAGE ITALIAN
Potrei avere Potrei avere
un biglietto un bignè
per favore? per favore?
CAN I HAVE A CAN I HAVE A CREAM
TICKET, PLEASE? PUFF, PLEASE?
Say this… not this.
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The World’s Favourite Airline
Welcome aboard Ryanair and happy New Year.
Christmas is now a distant memory and it is
time once again to brighten up the winter
nights of January and February by planning
your ski trips and summer holidays.
With Ryanair’s guaranteed lowest fares and
no fuel surcharge there has never been a better
time to escape to Europe’s most exciting ski
destinations to take advantage of the crisp
daytime snow and Europe’s legendary après-ski
entertainment late into the night.
Ryanair’s summer schedule is almost
complete and with over 1,000 routes from
over 150 airports across 26 countries, this
year’s summer schedule has something for
everyone. Log on to www.ryanair.com to plan
your spring break and summer sun holiday at
unbeatable prices.
2009 was a fantastic year for Ryanair, with
over 65 million passengers saving hundreds of
millions by taking advantage of our guaranteed
lowest fares and no fuel surcharge seats. While
passengers will always return to Ryanair for
our unbeatable fares, we also offer Europe’s
best on-time performance, least lost baggage
and fewest cancellations, all of which have
helped us become the world’s favourite airline.
Ryanair’s base network grew from 31 to 39
bases in 2009, at locations such as Pescara,
Porto, Leeds-Bradford, Bari, Brindisi, Oslo-
Rygge, Malaga and Faro. Some of these bases
are already up and running, while others will
deliver more low fares, greater competition
and choice to passengers from 2010 onwards.
The importance of these bases cannot be
underestimated, as Ryanair passengers help
sustain thousands of jobs at each of our 39
bases and over 150 airports. We are delighted
that our growth at these airports will deliver
much needed jobs in the communities
surrounding each airport. Keep an eye out for
even more exciting route and base
announcements throughout 2010.
I want to say a big thank you to everyone who
picked up a copy of the 2010 Ryanair Cabin
Crew Charity Calendar, which sold out in weeks!
As always, all proceeds of the calendar went
directly to charity, and this year your money,
and the efforts of our fantastic cabin crew,
helped to raise €110,000 to care for disabled
children. Since we published our fi rst calendar
just over two years ago, our cabin crew have
raised €300,000 for charity – we are very
proud of each and every member of our crew.
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
WELCOME
A few words from Michael O’Leary
Ryanair Cost
Saving Proposal:
Toilet Charge
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FOR THE LOWEST FARES
TO THE BEST SLOPES IN
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“Only by continuously challenging accepted conventions
and questioning costs can we continue to lower costs and
fares, while improving our customer service.” MICHAEL O’LEARY
Ryanair, the World’s Favourite
Airline, is currently developing
this cost-saving option in
order to reduce fares, increase
effi ciencies and lower costs.
SYNOPSIS: A charge for toilet use
onboard short sector fl ights (those of
one hour or less). The fee is estimated
to be €1/£1.
BENEFIT: Ryanair hopes to change
passenger behaviour in order to
remove two of the three toilets
onboard some aircraft so up to six
extra seats can be installed. This will
help reduce fares by at least 5%.
OTHER: Ryanair will encourage
passengers to use the toilet facilities
in airport terminals before boarding,
and is working with Boeing to develop
a coin-operated door release.
RYANAIRMAGAZINE
09

ILLUSTRATION: SCOTT CHAMBERS / SYNERGY ART
FINALLY IT’S 2010. WOOOHAAAA!
And a new year means that right now
you’re probably heading off on a trip to one
of those trendy detox camps in Portugal’s
Douro Valley, or some such, for some yoga
and vegetable soup to get rid of all that
holiday season overeating and drinking.
However, I am not!
I am thinking that a new decade means it’s
time for change on the romantic front. And,
what with Valentine’s Day coming up, when
fl orists, fi ne restaurants and jewellers try to
guilt-trip you into spending lots of money
on the girlfriend – for no apparent benefi t to
yourself, but lots of material benefi t to them
— now’s the perfect time to say goodbye to
your other half and move on.
And what better way to do the right
(wrong) thing than to take them on a
weekend break somewhere nice to soft en
the blow. I could have told you all the best
places to go for romance and love on this
page, but isn’t that what every other travel
magazine editor will tell you at this time of
year — and where’s the fun in that?
Plus, really, you don’t need me to tell you
that Paris in February is always a winner, as
are Florence and Vienna — for speaking the
WELCOME
A new year brings a chance for new places, people and… partners?
language of love! That’s easy. No, instead, for
some excellent suggestions on the perfect
cities to dump your other half in — which at
the same time provide the perfect excuse
for a trip away — turn to page 78, where our
writer reveals some great places (and ways)
in which to send your partner packing.
I once dumped a girl in Granada, Spain.
We were kind of on the rocks already, the
romance was gone and we just ended
up arguing — and so it proved the end.
But southern Spain was the perfect place
for it. We went to a fl amenco show in the
caves of Sacromonte where the Gitanos
reside, and got quietly drunk on red wine
as the dancers stamped their feet and the
guitarists strummed frenetically to their
powerful crescendo. We were mesmerised.
By 3am she was in the arms of the longhaired
lute player, and I was having an
impromptu dance lesson from a lady with
eyes so round and dark I found myself
going for a swim in them. So it actually
worked out for both of us!
I recommend it, and you can fl y to
Granada on Ryanair, too. Valentine’s Day is
just around the corner, so get cracking. And
in the meantime, have a great fl ight.
RAMSAY SHORT
Editor
CONTRIBUTORS
STEFANO TORRIONE
When he’s not travelling the world reporting,
photojournalist Stefano resides in Milan. A
previous recipient of the Panorama European
Kodak Award for his reportage on the street
children of Bucharest, Stefano photographed the
last storytellers of Marrakesh for us on page 64.
MONIKA JONES
When Seattle-born writer and cyclist Monika
moved to Budapest, Hungary, a few years ago,
she discovered an emerging bike scene much
slower than that in her home town! Join her on
page 72, where she tests the city’s latest trends
– bicycling, and recycled bicycle fashion and art.
SHARON MCKINLEY
Born and raised on the west coast of Scotland,
Sharon’s favourite stomping ground is her home
town of Glasgow – a city with so much quality
nightlife she hasn’t slept since 1994. Luckily,
there’s a lot of caffeine in Irn-Bru. Find out where
to enjoy the city’s highlights and hot spots in our
Glasgow City Focus on page 47.
RYANAIRMAGAZINE
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PHOTO © ALAMY
Rites of Passage
JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL
13–21 FEBRUARY, YORK, UK
There’s something slightly morbid
about battle re-enactments — possibly
because the battles that people focus on
are just a bit too recent for comfort. The
Jorvik Viking Festival re-enactments,
however, are safely over 1,000 years
ago, and make for an intriguing trip back
in time. Alongside longsword clashes,
there are also fi reworks, Viking-themed
theatre productions, live music and
even a chance to stuff your face with
Viking cuisine with all the social graces
associated with Hägar the Horrible.
Sadly, it’s here that you’ll have to come to
terms with the disappointing realisation
that Vikings never actually had horns
on their helmets. It’s a myth — I’m so
sorry to break it to you!
WWW.JORVIK-VIKING-CENTRE.CO.UK
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TAKE OFF
Facts, figures and fun from the Ryanair world of travel. Compiled by Ed Chamberlin
The Numbers
IMPRESS YOUR TRAVELLING COMPANIONS
3,412
Number of words in the Wikipedia
entry for Knuckles the Echidna from
the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
687
Number of words in the Wikipedia
entry for an actual echidna!
4,491,863
Record for
most dominos
toppled in
one run, on
13 November
2009 in
Leeuwarden,
the Netherlands.
Your
Shout
LONDON, UK
This month, we asked:
“What is your
favourite
London
landmark
and why?”
1,000
Number of
giant Styrofoam
dominos toppled
on 9 November,
2009 to
commemorate 20
years since the fall
of the Berlin Wall.
“Big Ben! It’s stood
over the Thames
for 150 years and is
so British.”
JAXX NELSON, 24,
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
500,000,000
Estimated cost in dollars to produce
James Cameron’s fi lm Avatar.
75
Cost in dollars to produce British
“Battersea Power
Station – it’s such
an iconic industrial
symbol.”
JOHN NELSON, 26,
FINANCIAL SERVICES
zombie fl ick Colin.
500
Revolutions per minute of helicopter
rotor blades at their fastest.
1,260
Top beats per minute of a
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How to be cool…
WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A
RESTAURANT WAY OUT OF YOUR
PRICE RANGE
First up, a defi nite no: don’t go to
the toilet and try to crawl out of the
window. You have to suck it up and pay.
In fact, more than that, you have to pay
as though you’re used to spending
that kind of money. So no rolling of
eyes or mouthing of “Jesus Christ!”
as you look at the menu; no “I’d better
go and check my bank balance”, or
“Do you mind if we go halves tonight,
it’s just, what with the rent and the
gas bill, I’m a little tight right now?”
No “Ooh, I’m not that hungry, how
about we just share a starter and
have some tap water?”, or “You better
put out after this!”. And defi nitely
no “These b**tards are seriously
mistaken if they think they’re getting
a tip at these prices!”. The cool man
or woman about town doesn’t bat an
eyelid – then reaches for their credit
card, utters a silent prayer that it goes
through, and sobs themselves to sleep
at the thought that they’ll have to sell a
kidney to pay off the debt.
WORDS: WILL SMITH
WILL’S BOOK HOW TO BE COOL (JOHN
MURRAY) IS AVAILABLE AT ALL GOOD
BOOKSHOPS. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT
WWW.HOWTOBECOOL.CO.UK
What’s the deal with…
THE HEAD-BUTTING GOATS IN POZNAN’S CLOCK TOWER?
Every day at noon in Poznan’s town square, a strange
spectacle takes place. Take a look at the beautiful clock
tower and you’ll see a wooden door fl ip open, from which
two mechanical goats emerge and proceed to butt heads
12 times. You’ll also notice a crowd staring in wide-eyed
wonder at this. What’s going on? Well, the story goes that
a chef was preparing a feast when he ruined the meat.
So he sneaked off to steal a pair of goats – but the brave
billies escaped and, in their confusion, entered the tower,
where they eventually ran headfi rst into one another. The
mechanical goats were originally installed in 1551, but the
pair you see today are an updated version from 1993.
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Phrased & confused
WHAT TO SAY IN LOTS OF
LANGUAGES
Phrasebooks are useful for
basic situations, but rarely
tell you what you really need
to know on holiday. We’re
here to change all that with
word expert and author of
The Meaning of Tingo, Adam
Jacot de Boinod, and his
selection of truly important
phrases in the languages of
Europe.
“ to dump
someone / to stand
someone up ”
SPANISH: Dejar tirado a
alguien = to stand someone
up / dump them.
CZECH: Dostat kopačky
= literally, to get football
boots.
SPANISH: Dar calabazas
= to jilt, ignore, or stand
someone up – literally, to
give pumpkins.
ITALIAN: Il due di picche
= to be stood up – literally,
the two of spades, as in the
card you are given.
FRENCH: Plaqué =
dumped – literally, laid fl at
or rugby tackled.
FRENCH: Poser un lapin
à quelqu’un = to stand
someone up – literally, to
lay a rabbit on someone.
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Weird laws that still exist
NO WELSHMEN IN CHESTER AFTER DARK
Yep, if you’re from Wales beware! Enter this picturesque English town
on the Welsh borders before sunrise, or stay there after sunset, and you
risk being shot at. Way back in the year 1404, Prince Henry, also Earl of
Chester, was a bit upset with his Welsh neighbours, so he banned them
from the city after dark. But as anyone who watches Hollyoaks – which
is so accurate it’s practically a documentary – will tell you, that’s when
all the fun stuff happens! But the law has never been offi cially repealed,
so be careful if you’re Welsh – there could still be some secret clan of
Cestrians around waiting to skewer you through the middle!
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Straight out of…
THE CZECH REPUBLIC
If you’re anything like me, you may
fi nd the idea of prowling around
post-apocalyptic wastelands
killing hordes of identical enemies
both bewildering and boring.
So it’s nice to know that a little
charm and inventiveness in game
design still exists. Designed and
self-fi nanced by seven developers
from Czech-based Amanita Design,
Machinarium puts you in control of
a WALL-E-esque robot who has to
puzzle his way through a downright
gorgeous series of pencil-drawn
landscapes, reminiscent of vintage
eastern European cartoons.
It’s a traditional point-and-click
adventure, and the general charm
and humour should appeal to all.
€13.50, WWW.MACHINARIUM.NET
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INCLUDING DUBLIN. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
Would you eat this?
JELLIED EELS, LONDON, UK
I’m British and thus am used to hearing our cuisine badmouthed
by outsiders. Frankly, the detractors have a point.
Shepherd’s pie is so bland it is like tasting paint dry, and
cucumber sandwiches have so little fl avour you can barely
tell if you have anything in your mouth when eating them.
But it’s jellied eels that really take the biscuit. The name, the
way they look, the smell — it’s an all-out assault on the senses.
Something about looking at a wobbling mound of semitransparent
goo with dismantled fi sh parts fl oating inside
makes me think more of a Damien Hirst piece than food.
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PHOTOS: ALAMY, PHOTOLIBRARY

PHOTO: GETTY
24 JAN
GOAT THROWING
MANGANESES DE LA POLVOROSA, SPAIN
Residents of this small village near Valladolid, Spain, have an
annual custom of throwing a goat from the 15m-high belfry. The
goat is “safely” caught in a blanket below and a lot of cheering
and drunkenness follows. Villagers claim the tradition dates
back to when a beloved priest’s prized goat wandered up the
tower and leapt out — only surviving thanks to a blanket below.
Animal rights groups are understandably upset and have
threatened to end the tradition, so you may want to check with
the local municipality before making the trip.
WORDS: JARED SALTER
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29–30 JAN
ICEMUSIC FESTIVAL
GEILO, NORWAY
Instruments made of ice played in
an igloo auditorium beneath a full
moon make the IceMusic Festival
an impressive ovation to nature.
The temperature dictates the sound
quality (and your comfort), but being
at the mercy of nature is a part of the
experience. Musicians are joined by
sculptors, photographers, dancers
and other artists whose works “melt”
together in this unmissable weekend.
WWW.ICEFESTIVAL.NO
WORDS: JARED SALTER
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28–31 JAN
POLO WORLD CUP ON SNOW
ST MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
If your only experience of
polo is buttoning your shirt
in the morning then you
need to make your way to
the jetsetters’ playground
of St Moritz, Switzerland, for
the Polo World Cup on Snow.
The tournament is played
on a snow turf over a frozen
lake and, while the horses are
not the only “thoroughbreds”
in attendance, it’s an open
competition — so the likes of
you or I are free to attend, too.
WWW.POLOSTMORITZ.COM
WORDS: AARON VARNER
FLY TO MILAN (BERGAMO) FROM 47
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LAMEZIA, ROME (CIAMPINO) AND
SANTANDER. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
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12–14 FEB
MODELWORLD
BRIGHTON, UK
Sorry to say you
won’t fi nd the
Ryanair calendar
models here!
Modelworld is
a world-class
exposition of all
things miniature,
including model
railways, radiocontrolled
tanks
and aeroplanes,
miniature dolls
and ships. Great
fun for children
and adults alike.
WWW.BRIGHTONMODEL
WORLD.COM
WORDS: EDWARD WIESE
FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK,
LUTON AND STANSTED) FROM
OVER 100 DESTINATIONS,
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KAUNAS AND RZESZOW. VISIT
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13–16 FEB
BATTLE OF THE ORANGES
IVREA, ITALY
Everyone has heard of Spain’s La Tomatina, but in
Italy there is a little-known orange fi ght that takes
place every year in the town of Ivrea, near Turin.
Nine teams, each sporting their own uniforms,
pummel the “bad guy” teams who ride in
carriages through the streets. It all harks back to a
peasant rebellion against the upper classes, but is
really just a good excuse to throw some oranges!
WWW.CARNEVALEDIIVREA.IT
WORDS: ANDREA DI TONTO
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MADRID AND TRAPANI (SICILY). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
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PHOTOS: GETTY, PHOTOLIBRARY
11–21 FEB
BERLINALE
BERLIN, GERMANY
With more than 270,000 tickets sold,
the Berlinale boasts the largest audience
of any fi lm festival in the world, and this
year legendary auteur Werner Herzog
(pictured) will be President of the
International Jury. The fi lm premieres
alone are fantastic – this year sees
the fi rst screening of a reconstructed
version of Fritz Lang’s classic Metropolis
– but when you throw in the glamorous
aft er-parties sweeping Berlin you can
see why Berlinale is worth the trip.
WWW.BERLINALE.DE
WORDS: AARON VARNER
FLY TO BERLIN (SCHONEFELD) FROM NINE DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING EAST MIDLANDS, FRANKFURT (HAHN) AND OSLO
(RYGGE). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
31 JAN–21 FEB
VIAREGGIO CARNIVAL
VIAREGGIO, ITALY
Think all politicians are egotistical and
big-headed? Well, wait until you see the
size of their 10m-high papier-mâché heads
fl oating down the street in the seaside town
of Viareggio, near Pisa. Celebrating its 137th
year, the carnival is expected to lure 800,000
people onto the streets and into local bars. See
parades on 31 January, 7, 14, 16 and 21 February.
WWW.VIAREGGIO.ILCARNEVALE.COM
WORDS:ANDREA DI TONTO
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10–14 FEB
COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Copenhagen hosts one of northern Europe’s
largest fashion events, with over 40 designers
showing their collections. Quality, modernity
and innovation are the hallmarks of Danish
fashion, and the event involves not just
invitation-only catwalk shows, but shopping
events, parties and events all around town.
WWW.COPENHAGENFASHIONWEEK.COM
WORDS: JARED SALTER
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BARCELONA (GIRONA), EDINBURGH AND MILAN
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14 FEB
TRUFFLE FESTIVAL OF TRICASTIN
TRICASTIN, FRANCE
Since 1987, the Truffl e Festival at Tricastin in
southern France has been on a crusade to
demystify the marvellous mushrooms we call
“black truffl es”. The astounding price per kilo
prevents most people from experiencing this
delight, yet most dishes only require 8g–10g
of the stuff. Here visitors can experience the
black truffl e as part of a fi xed-price menu,
including a salad with truffl es, a truffl e
omelette and fi nishing with a wedge of brie
fl avoured with truffl e – all for just €27. Now
that’s something we can all sink our teeth into.
WORDS: ALEX MULLER
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20–23 JAN
NATIONAL WINTER ALES FESTIVAL
MANCHESTER, UK
Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) will be hosting the perfect escape from the dark
and gloomy days of winter this January. Over 200 cask ales, bottled ales, ciders and
perries will be on offer, so you’re sure to fi nd something to tickle your taste buds.
WWW.ALEFESTIVAL.ORG.UK
WORDS: EDWARD WIESE
FLY TO MANCHESTER FROM DUBLIN. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
22–31 JAN
RETROMOBILE
PARIS, FRANCE
Paris is the capital of
perfumes and fashion — but
can we add classic cars to
the list as well? Enthusiasts
from around the world
fl ock to this annual show,
where 300 stands are fi lled
with historic motorcars,
motorbikes and automobile
parts. Many will be hoping
to get a close-up of classics
that in previous years have
included the likes of the
1971 Citroën DS21 ie Prestige
Pallas and the Mercedes
“Flèche d’Argent” (pictured).
WWW.RETROMOBILE.FR
WORDS: ALEX MULLER
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This gadget is like a
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Apple’s new iPod Nano
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to keep track of your
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THE SHORTLISTS
Gadget expert Susi Weaser serves up a fresh batch of geeky goodness — get stuck in !
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Wear this when playing
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much fun you won’t even
realise you’re exercising.
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PHOTO: REX FEATURES
A new trend in 60 seconds
THE ROCK GROUPIE
Everybody thrust your index and
pinkie in the air and scream with me:
“Let’s rock!” This season’s new trend
is one to take crowd surfi ng – a look
all about the sexy masculinity and
bravado of the rock icon (and not a bit
about the Metallica mullet, relief!).
It was back at Paris Fashion Week
earlier last year that Brit designers
rocked out with a leather love-in,
crucifi xes and studded accessories.
In November, V magazine confi rmed
the trend with a Mario Testino cover
shoot, featuring Natalie Portman all
punked-up rockabilly hair, smudged
black kohl and studded denim. Never
one to buck a trend, Victoria Beckham
promptly binned her body-con dresses
in favour of leather-look leggings and
glam rock jackets, and Gossip Girl’s
WE
LOVE
€31, WWW.TOPSHOP.COM
Dress like a member of
Empire of the Sun in this
hedonistic headdress.
WILL IT TRAVEL?
€72, WWW.TOPSHOP.COM
Wear a cardi that looks like
it’s been on a world tour,
like this one from Topshop.
YES
“Leather leggings are
popular in Stockholm.
There’s a rock goddess
in all of us!”
PHILIPPA GIRAUD HEMMERLIND,
23, STOCKHOLM
Taylor Momsen (pictured) — too young
to have ever stuck a picture of Jon Bon
Jovi above her headboard — has been
snapped in bleached and ripped
denim with leather jackets, tees and
statement jewellery. In fact, I circled
my arms in a celebratory air guitar
whirl to see Rihanna stepping out in
the same Agent Provocateur lime green,
animal-print bra that I have languishing
at the bottom of my undies drawer.
So girls, time for a master class in
becoming a rock groupie.
Look for a pair of ripped or acid-wash
skinny jeans, and wear with a graphic/
printed vest and textured cardigan
(like the one pictured below). Never
mind that staggering onto the tour bus
in bondage ankle boots is a challenge,
you won’t be getting off it for another 10
hours. Accessorise with a top hat and
some Jim Beam.
OUR
FAVE
THIS ISSUE
€42, WWW.URBANOUTFITTERS.CO.UK
Dance like nobody’s
watching in these Sequin
Panelled Leggings.
NO
“Hamburg is the secret
home of rock ’n’ roll, so the
groupie look is long over.”
ROY MARTENS, 51,
HAMBURG, OWNER OF
WWW.THEFILMPORTAL.NET
THE SHORTLISTS
Charlie Dawson helps you get dressed in the morning
RYANAIRMAGAZINE
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PHOTO: GETTY
MUSEUMS TO GET LOCKED
IN OVERNIGHT
PALEONTOLOGY
HALL
OSLO, NORWAY
Housed inside the city’s
Natural History Museum,
this is the only spot in
Norway to see dinosaur
bones. In the movie Night
At The Museum, the
re-animated T. rex
skeleton wanted to play
fetch, so we think that
taking a squeaky rubber
ball may be a smart idea.
WWW.NHM.UIO.NO
FLY TO OSLO (TORP AND RYGGE) FROM 35
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EINDHOVEN AND
MILAN (BERGAMO). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
THE SHORTLISTS
Mike Peake spends a night at the museum, Ben Stiller-style, as the exhibits come to life
LOUVRE
PARIS, FRANCE
Take a nocturnal jaunt through this Parisian
institution and, as well as unravelling the Da
Vinci code in one night, you could ask Mona Lisa
what, exactly, is vexing her. It’s when she replies:
“Nowt, pet,” in a Newcastle accent that you’ll be
most surprised. Be careful not to offend when
you greet Venus de Milo. We suggest a nod.
WWW.LOUVRE.FR
FLY TO PARIS (BEAUVAIS) FROM 22 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING GLASGOW (PRESTWICK). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
DDR MUSEUM
BERLIN, GERMANY
Berlin’s most interactive museum is dedicated to
showing visitors what life behind the Iron Curtain
was really like. Head for the alarmingly authentic,
socialist-era apartment, turn on the TV and keep
the noise down lest the secret police show up.
WWW.DDR-MUSEUM.DE
FLY TO BERLIN (SCHONEFELD) FROM NINE DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING DUBLIN AND EDINBURGH. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
BRITISH MUSEUM
LONDON, UK
There are said to be four million exhibits on
display at this majestic museum in London’s West
End, which was the largest building site in Europe
during the mid-19th century. Go to the Egyptian
antiquities room – one of the largest collections
in the world – and have a chat with Ramesses II.
WWW.BRITISHMUSEUM.ORG
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FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING GRAN CANARIA,
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MARITIME MUSEUM
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Looking like the vaults of a vast, ancient cathedral,
the interior of this place is not only the best spot
in town to fi nd yourself in the event of a fl ood, but
as spooky a place to spend the night as we can
imagine. Head for the 19th-century fi gurehead
collection and prepare to weep with fear.
WWW.MMB.CAT
FLY TO BARCELONA (GIRONA AND REUS) FROM 66
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING PORTO. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
AQUARIA WATER MUSEUM
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
One for the kids by day, but by night this place and
its Amazon rainforest exhibition take on a very
different vibe. You don’t need to wait for anything
to “wake up” either, as everything here is already
alive. But still, be careful on that bridge – piranha!
WWW.AQUARIA.SE
FLY TO STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA AND VASTERAS) FROM 38
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THE SHORTLISTS
Want somewhere different to stay? Our writers show you where to find places with the wow factor
HOTELS IN IMPRESSIVE
BUILDINGS
32 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COM
CLONTARF CASTLE
DUBLIN, IRELAND
Aft er centuries of changing
hands, one overthrow, one
demolishment and one rebuilding,
Clontarf Castle was reborn as an 111-room
hotel in 1997. The outside oozes history,
while the interior is all stylish modern
furniture and vibrantly coloured rooms.
LE MEURICE
PARIS, FRANCE
DOUBLES FROM €99, INCLUDING BREAKFAST. CASTLE
AVENUE, TEL: +353 (0)1 833 2321, WWW.CLONTARFCASTLE.IE
FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 79 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING ALMERIA, KRAKOW AND RIGA.
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Palatial doesn’t even begin to
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on a site where Vivaldi once lived.
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THE RITZ
LONDON, UK
Built in 1906 to resemble a
Parisian Belle Époque block of
fl ats, the Ritz is one of London’s
most iconic hotels. Situated on
the corner of Green Park, its
elegant arches and illuminated
signs take you back to a period of
roaring excitement. Tea at the Ritz
is an institution, but you need to
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dried maktong fruit. They make an
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THE SHORTLISTS
Sejal Sukhadwala gets stuck in and wishes everyone a Happy Chinese New Year!
CHINESE CRICKET CLUB
LONDON, UK
Slightly let down by a corporate look,
but lovely nonetheless, this new eatery
serves exceptional Sichuanese food,
as well as Cantonese and Hunanese
specialities. Hot and spicy dishes with
gutsy fl avours include crispy orange
beef and clay pot duck with lotus.
THREE-COURSE DINNER WITH A GLASS OF
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Formerly open only for
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Specialising in Sichuanese seafood
dishes, there’s also a wide Cantonese
selection, with Peking duck a favourite.
Look out for delicious signature dishes
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THE AMBASSADOR
CORK, IRELAND
This long-established and muchloved
venue is a classic place for
celebrating Chinese New Year. The
well-executed menu is strong on
seafood and poultry dishes, so go for
their renowned aromatic duck with
pancakes or specials like hot pot spicy
garlic king prawns with aubergines.
TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF WINE,
APPROX €40. 3 COOK STREET, TEL: +353 (0)21
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THE
FOODIES’
COLUMN
ANGELA MALIK
COOKERY SCHOOL
LONDON, UK
Want to create
extra-special meals
for Valentine’s Day or
Chinese New Year? Angela
Malik, who trained at a
top cooking academy and
has worked in leading
restaurants, recently
opened a cookery school
and deli in west London.
Her cooking balances the
“fi ve tastes” of hot, sweet,
salty, sour and umami,
and among the classes
in February are Thai
Valentine’s Lunch, Indian
Valentine’s Evening, and
a shopping trail around
London’s Chinatown.
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MALIK.CO.UK
ARTISAN
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FLORENCE, ITALY
This annual fair
features Italy’s
leading chocolatiers
demonstrating their
craft. Expect chocolate
tastings, games and live
music. Perfect!
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TAFRAOUTE, NEAR
AGADIR, MOROCCO
See almond trees in full
blossom at Tafraoute
– Morocco’s offi cial
almond capital. The
town celebrates the end
of winter with markets
selling almond sweets,
and plenty of dancers,
musicians and acrobats.
THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY,
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PEPPI’S BAR
GOZO, MALTA
THE SHORTLISTS
Sejal Sukhadwala raises a glass (or five) to romance!
ROMANTIC BARS TO
TOAST VALENTINE’S DAY
If you’re looking for an idyllic
getaway, try Peppi’s – part
of a hotel with a private
beach and medieval castle
nearby. Sip on Emerald Lily
(vodka, white rum, crème
de menthe, pineapple and
lime), or Golden Dream
(Galliano, Cointreau, orange
juice and cream).
HOTEL TA’ CENC, SANNAT,
GOZO, TEL: +356 21 556819,
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BAR IL POZZO
ASOLO, NEAR VENICE, ITALY
For privacy and discretion,
you can’t beat this cosy
bar, located in a hotel
atop the Asolo hills, with a
veranda that overlooks a
stunning garden filled with
pomegranate trees. Don’t
miss the seasonal cocktails,
as well as the Cipriani
family’s famous Bellini.
HOTEL VILLA CIPRIANI, 298 VIA
CANOVA, TEL: +39 0423 523411,
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GILGAMESH BAR
LONDON, UK
Named aft er a Babylonian king,
this pan-Asian venue was handdecorated
by 10,000 Indian designers.
Choose aromatic cocktails made from
passion fruit, lychee, elderfl ower, violet and
rose. With moody lighting and music it’s
guaranteed to seduce all fi ve senses.
CAMDEN STABLES MARKET, CHALK FARM ROAD.
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BAR GOLDENER HIRSCH
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA
Famous for its cocktail
“Rendezvous with
Susanne”, this is the perfect
venue to rendezvous with
the man/woman in your life.
Tucked into the 600-yearold
Goldener Hirsch hotel, it
offers an excellent selection
of whiskies, spirits, beers
and liqueurs.
37 GETREIDEGASSE,
TEL: +43 (0)662 80840, WWW.
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HOTEL LOCARNO
ROME, ITALY
For cinematic romance,
head to the glamorous
bar of this 1920s-style
hotel, which is renowned
for its Number 10 cocktail.
The drinks list is changing
as we go to press, but you
may find such gems as
a golden Martini (vodka,
Sauternes, gold powder).
22 VIA DELLA PENNA,
TEL: +39 06 361 0841,
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COLUMN
AKITA SAKE
I have long enjoyed
Chinese food with the
Japanese rice wine,
sake, much to the horror
of my purist Chinese
friends. So at a recent
lunch at the excellent
Min Jiang restaurant in
London (www.minjiang.
co.uk), I was delighted
to learn just how well
different varieties
of Akita sake match
Chinese dishes. One of
my favourites is Junmai
Ginjo – a pretty pink
variety that’s faintly
reminiscent of roses. Its
aniseed fl avour when
served chilled magically
transforms into the
taste of pink grapefruit
upon warming.
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a Champagne-style
bottle. Made by handsteeping
small batches
of top-quality silver
needle tea from China’s
Fujian province, Golden
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raw sugarcane juice and
allowed to ferment like
wine. It has a wonderful
balance of sweetness
and acidity, with fl oral
fragrance and plenty of
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You know we love you here at Ryanair
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Tony “Birdman” Hawk
COMMENT
Legendary skateboarder Tony “Birdman” Hawk talks to us about his favourite destinations
“I’M CURRENTLY STAYING AT THE
Sanderson hotel in London. I love coming to
the city because there has always been a really
strong skate scene and a lot of support for
skaters in general. Other than that, I usually
end up going to the south of France. Marseille
has a huge skatepark, which is legendary, and
Hossegor is also great for surfing and skating.
“If I’m in Germany I tend to head to
Frankfurt and Cologne – there are some
superb facilities there. I never imagined 22
years ago when I was shooting [seminal skate
movie] The Search for Animal Chin with the
Bones Brigade that skateboarding would
become as big as it has. It’s evolved a lot and
is much more generally accepted than it was
then, when it was a little more underground.
Street skating has proliferated, becoming
more technical and refined. And ramp skating
has come on in leaps and bounds. However,
it’s still basically all about what Chin stood for:
having fun, escaping, having a creative outlet.
“I’ve come to really appreciate lots of
different foods and cultures, which is always
one of the most exciting aspects of travelling for
me, as for the most part my time is accounted
for. I’m not on a permanent vacation! I’m doing
exhibitions, or I have other obligations.
“Just this last week I stayed at the Four
Seasons in Paris for four days with my whole
family. I was there to do an exhibition at the
Grand Palais – and that was a blast! I also love
“In the summertime, if I
just want to kick back, I’ll
head down to Biarritz”
to go to Madrid, which again has a very cool
scene. Finally, I haven’t been up to Scandinavia
in a long time, but a lot of incredibly good
skaters come from that area.
“In the summertime, if I just want to kick
back, I’ll definitely head down to Biarritz,
because of its surf culture – something I’m
used to as a Californian. I have four kids and
my family usually stays at the Carlina Lodge
on Boulevard du Prince de Galles, right on the
beach. An amazing surf spot.”
INTERVIEW BY: ADAM HARTLEY
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ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER WILSON / SYNERGY ART
NEW YEAR, NEW ME? UNLIKELY. I STOPPED
modifying my behaviour when I was 16. It’s a
shame really and refl ects badly on my life – not
least when I come within a half-mile radius of
an airport and I start to do strange and juvenile
stuff, like the following:
POLISHING MY SHOES: Ordinarily, I’m happy
to shamble around in rubbishy old shoes until
such a time that they become so scuffed and
dirty that they aren’t really shoes at all but just
matted knots of crud and leather that have
entwined themselves about my feet. But when
I’m in an airport I always head straight for
the shoe-polishing machine. Why? Because
it is fun and makes my feet feel all tingly. It’s
definitely the second-best gadget available
at the airport (after that thing that spins your
suitcase in clingfilm).
COMMENT
Heat magazine editor Sam Delaney explains his strange behaviour when catching a plane
EAT TOBLERONE: They give you a free one with
your magazine sometimes! I’m not going to
look a gift horse in the mouth.
DRINK BLOODY MARY: The beverage favoured
by smoothies, bon viveurs and aristocrats. It’s
disgusting, but it makes me feel grown up.
DRINK ANY FORM OF ALCOHOL BEFORE 1PM: The
ordinary laws of drunkenness are suspended as
soon as you hit 30,000 feet.
CARRY A BRIGHTLY COLOURED RIBBON: You
know, to tie to my bag so I don’t mistake it for
another similar-looking bag on the carousel.
Which I may accidentally pick up and take
home, only to discover it is fi lled with drugs/
money/a severed head and subsequently
become embroiled in an elaborate cat-andmouse
game with the bag’s real owners who
are ruthless and sadistic villains. Sounds scary,
right? Perhaps now you understand the need
for my ribbon then.
STEAL: You know those honesty boxes they have
at WHSmith, where you’re supposed to just
drop the price of your newspaper in rather than
bothering to queue and pay at the till? I never
bother putting the full price of the paper into
them. I just bung a couple of pennies in there
and leg it. So what, I’m on my holidays – if I
Sometimes you can’t help but fantasise that you are Posh Spice arriving back in LA
can’t thieve now when can I?
PRETEND TO BE FAMOUS: As the sliding doors
open and you stride out into the arrivals
lounge, confronted by a sea of expectant faces,
sometimes you can’t help but fantasise that you
are Posh Spice arriving back in LA from her twoweek
skiing break. Even if you’ve just landed
at Luton having been in Glasgow for two days
visiting a relative with gout!
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COMMENT
Guardian newspaper columnist Zoe Williams on happy holidays without your other half
WITH VALENTINE’S DAY AROUND THE CORNER
many of us are probably thinking about
romance, about how to surprise a loved one
with that little extra something – that jigsaw of
inspiration and planning that takes you beyond
a weekend in Paris and onto the next level.
Me, I’m thinking of ways to holiday apart.
Once you have children, holidays are no longer
holidays. Oh my, they’re lovely, the sight of
your little ones in the carefree heat (before
you start trying to remember the symptoms of
sunstroke); the way they caper in restaurants,
shrieking, and Europeans don’t mind (this, by
the way, is a total myth). But it’s not a holiday.
It’s basically just like being at home, with a
whole heap of extra challenges and hassles.
It’s like being in your full-time job, except
you’re going for a promotion, which you’ll
never get because it doesn’t exist.
If you want an actual holiday you need to
leave your loved ones at the airport or, better
still, at your front door – and go off on your
own. How does one justify such a thing?
My man does it with winter sports. He loves
to ski, although actually hasn’t done it for six
years, having dislocated his shoulder in one of
those exceedingly common après-lunch skiing
accidents. Let’s just say for the record that if
he comes back with anything dislocated, I am
going to dislocate the rest of him. But this is
a brilliant ruse. I hate skiing, so it genuinely
would be a waste of the family resources for
me to accompany him. By the end of January,
he will have had a brilliant break, the path will
be clear for me to have my quid pro quo break
that doesn’t even have to include sport (maybe
a reading weekend?), and we won’t even have
had to go to Relate to achieve all of this.
My sister managed something similar in her
marriage, by going alone to the gay ballroom
dancing championships in Berlin. There was
very little resistance from her husband, and
now he is free to go cycling to Cannes. The
obvious downside is that she had to watch a
load of ballroom dancing.
Here are some ideas you cannot get away
with: “Darling, what I’d really like to do is just
“Darling, what I’d really like to do is just get drunk for the weekend with my mates”
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get drunk for the weekend with my mates.”
Think creatively, call it a stag/hen night, and
then it’s OK. If necessary, you can befriend
someone who’s about to be married.
“Precious, I fancy this Spanish music
festival, just me and the girls.” If it’s
something cool, your beloved will want to
come with you – nobody dislikes music. But
with tact and made-up hobbies, though, the
world is your playpen.
ILLUSTRATION: TOM PERCIVAL / ADVOCATE ART

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Sharon McKinley explores
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Photography by Ian Jacobs
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First opened in 1901, and reopened aft er
a three-year restoration in 2006, the
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contains one of Europe’s greatest
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WANDERING THROUGH GLASGOW’S WEST
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hard drinking. Leafy parks sit beneath a skyline
dominated by stunning Victorian architecture,
and laid-back coffee shops provide respite
from a host of designer boutiques and funky
vintage outlets.
As far as transformations go, Glasgow’s
has been pretty exceptional. The marketing
campaign in the mid-1980s, “Glasgow’s Miles
Better”, was one of the earliest and most
successful city re-branding exercises. People
wondered what Glasgow was supposed to be
miles better than, but to those living in the city
the answer was obvious: Glasgow was miles
better than it used to be.
Today, it’s “Glasgow: Scotland with style” – a
slogan that pretty much sums it up. Glasgow is
a visual feast with enough art and architecture
to satisfy even the hungriest culture vulture.
Glaswegians are compulsive shoppers and
As far as transformations
go, Glasgow’s has been
pretty exceptional
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proud trendsetters in the fashion world, and the
city is awash with ultra-hip bars, restaurants
and hotels to rival any European metropolis.
Start your stay by checking into the new kid
on the design hotel block, Saint Jude’s (1 on
map), and appreciate the Victorian exterior
coupled with cutting-edge interior design. Every
room is unique at this award-winning boutique
hotel, and the penthouse has a massive soaking
tub for total relaxation. Rooms also boast coffee
machines, iPod docking stations and cocktail
bars complete with recipe kits.
From St Jude’s, it’s only a short stroll to the
iconic Glasgow School of Art (11 on map),
where you can take a tour of the 100-yearold
building designed by Charles Rennie
New School
Merchant City boasts some
of the latest cultural offerings
Step forward in time at
The Glasgow School of Art
Mackintosh, and see his original interiors,
furniture and artwork. Tours start at 11am
and 3pm in winter, and are led by students or
graduates of the school.
Continue your Mackintosh experience
at The Willow Tea Rooms (6 on map) on
Glasgow’s most famous thoroughfare,
Sauchiehall Street. Designed by Mackintosh
in 1904, every inch of the exterior and interior
reflects his personal style, from the teaspoons

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to the waiting staff’s uniforms – and many of
the original features still exist today.
After indulging in tea and scones, wander
down to Buchanan Street and strut your stuff
around the “Style Mile”. Glasgow is the largest
UK retail centre outside of London – and the
city centre is a heady mix of high street stores,
designer boutiques, and cheap and chic
outlets. To really appreciate Glasgow’s fashion
fl air, head to the sixth fl oor of Argyle Arcade
and Che Camille (12 on map) – a workshop
and showroom for contemporary fashion,
and home to The Glasgow 10, a collective of
local designers. Shop for cool clothes, music,
furniture and art you won’t fi nd anywhere else.
Take a break from treading the high street
and wander into the Merchant City quarter to
sample some art and culture. Trongate 103
(13 on map), Glasgow’s newest centre for
contemporary art, boasts six fl oors of studios
and exhibition space. Grab some lunch at
Art Bar (7 on map), an exhibition space that
doubles as a restaurant and wine bar, and check
CITYFOCUS GLASGOW
Sharon McKinley on where to eat, sleep, drink and explore in Scotland’s second city
out Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)
(14 on map) – housed in one of Glasgow’s most
impressive neo-classical buildings. Don’t miss
the Duke of Wellington statue outside – rarely
seen without a traffi c cone atop his head.
Just around the corner you’ll find Glasgow’s
oldest and most iconic cocktail bar and
restaurant, Rogano (16 on map). Opened in
1935 while the Queen Mary was being built on
the river Clyde, the restaurant was fitted out
art-deco style to match the great liner and
remains one of the city’s 1930s gems. Enjoy
fresh local seafood, or indulge in oysters and
Champagne at the oyster bar. Nearby, Babbity
Bowster restaurant (8 on map) is more down
to earth, with traditional Scottish fare served
up in a rustic, living-room-style interior.
Finally, take in a gig at King Tut’s Wah Wah
Hut (17 on map), the venue that helped launch
the careers of bands like Travis and Manic
Street Preachers. Still dedicated to finding
new music, King Tut’s regularly hosts both new
bands and established artists.
For those who want to bed down back in
the leafy, laid-back West End, at the Hilton
Glasgow Grosvenor (2 on map) you can wake
up to views of Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens.
After enjoying a full Scottish breakfast at the
hotel’s bobar (9 on map), enjoy a little vintage
shopping at Circa Vintage (15 on map) and
Starry Starry Night (19 Dowanside Lane, +44
(0)141 337 1837). Both are packed full of retro
gems – as is the recently opened De Courcy’s
Antique Craft Arcade (5–21 Cresswell Lane).
Glasgow is home to the world’s largest
burlesque club, Club Noir (www.clubnoir.
co.uk), and the city has had a long-standing
love affair with the scene. This is reflected in
the vintage shopping scene too, and at
Cut above
Browse the funky new
designs at Che Camille
The store’s founder,
Camille Lorigo
GoMA – but wait,
where’s the traffi c cone?
WHAT DID
YOU JUST
SAY?
Glaswegians are
renowned for having
the gift of the gab – if
you can understand
them that is. Irish
immigrants, passing
seamen and the
native Scots from the
Highlands have all
influenced a dialect
which has evolved
into Glaswegian.
Here are some of the
most commonly used
words and phrases
to help you get by in
the city.
AYE = Yes
NAW = No
NAE BORRA
= You’re welcome
GESSA = Can I have
a…?
HOOSITGAWN?
= How are you?
HUNNERSNHUNNERS
= Lots and lots
AUFURF*KSAKE
= Expression of
frustration or anger
BLOOTERT = Drunk
PURE BALTIC
= Bloody freezing
STOATIN’ AFF THE
GRUN = Raining
very hard
WEAN = A child
THE MORRA
= Tomorrow
A DINNAE KEN
= I don’t know
AM FAE GLESGA
= I’m from Glasgow
YA DANCER!
= That’s fantastic!
TAK A DAUNER
TAE THE TOON = Take
a walk to the town
TEUCHTER = Term
used to refer to anyone
from the highlands
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Thrills and spills
Have a night on the tiles
Glasgow-style at Ashton Lane
All your retro lingerie needs
sorted at Betsy La Belle
A happy artwork at the
Kelvingrove gallery
Betsy LaBelle (57 Byres Road, tel: +44 (0)845
838 8457, www.betsylabelle.co.uk) you can
find sexy 1940s-style pin-up lingerie and
burlesque outfits.
Next, make your way to Oran Mor (top of
Byers Road, tel: +44 (0)141 357 6200, www.
oran-mor.co.uk), a huge converted church
where you get “A Play, A Pie and A Pint” – a
lunchtime theatre programme that combines
a play by a local writer, a cold pint and a hearty
pie in the downstairs bar’s cosy surroundings,
all for just £10 (€11).
Next, head in the direction of the Victorian
spires of Glasgow University, and walk
through Kelvingrove Park. Glasgow has more
parkland per capita than any other European
city – earning it the nickname the “Dear
Green Place”. Kelvingrove is undoubtedly
one of its most beautiful green places, and
is also home to Kelvingrove Art Gallery
and Museum (Argyle Street, tel: +44 (0)141
276 9599, www.glasgowmuseums.com),
which houses one of Europe’s greatest
civic collections. From Sir Roger, the great
elephant who guards the forecourt, to the
masterpieces of Van Gogh, Rembrandt and
Make your way to Ashton
Lane, Glasgow’s favourite
drinking spot
Dali, Kelvingrove has something for everyone,
and entrance is free.
Finally, as daylight fades, make your way
to Ashton Lane, Glasgow’s favourite drinking
spot. The cobbled lane strung with fairy
lights is home to a host of quirky, trendy and
traditional drinking establishments. Sample
some world beers from Brel’s extensive menu
(18 on map), or take in a little Irish music at
Jinty McGuinty’s (19 on map) before heading
to The Ubiquitous Chip (10 on map), an
award-winning restaurant that uses fresh,
Scottish ingredients and has a huge selection
of wines and over 150 malt whiskies.
After you’ve sampled the likes of West Coast
langoustines or Perthshire pigeon roasted in
bacon, round off your night at the eatery’s
Wee Pub (20 on map). The clientele at this
very “wee” (small) bar range from ages 18 to
80, and if you can squeeze in you can involve
yourself in some local banter or heated debate
(see box on previous page). To finish your stay
with an authentic taste of the city, ask staff to
recommend a single malt from their list, find
a corner to perch and tune your ear to the
Glasgow patter.

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Scotland has fi ve mountain snowsports
areas, all featured on www.ski-scotland.com
where conditions are frequently
updated and real-time webcam photos
show where the snow is best. All offer on-site
equipment hire, snowsport schools, clothing hire,
shop, cafés/restaurants and free parking.
1. CairnGorm Mountain near Aviemore
is the best-known and offers 30km of pistes
served by 11 lifts including the funicular
mountain railway. The 22 runs include easy
greens and blues, more challenging reds and
one black for experts.
TEL: +44 (0)1479 861261,
WWW.CAIRNGORMMOUNTAIN.ORG
2. Glenshee, on the A93 between Blairgowrie
and Braemar, is Scotland’s most extensive ski
area with 40km of pistes over three valleys
and four mountains. There is a wide choice for
all levels of skier and boarder, off-piste skiing
and sledging for non-skiers. Glenshee also has
snowmaking to top-up natural snow.
TEL: +44 (0)13397 41320,
WWW.SKI-GLENSHEE.CO.UK
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...and back again
Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, let ScotRail take you to the
city the easy way. Our trains run between Prestwick International Airport and
Glasgow Central Station approximately every half hour. Our services take you
straight to the heart of Glasgow in about 45 minutes – in comfort.
Ask on train about our 50% discount.
3. Glencoe Mountain is just 120km north
of Glasgow, near the A82 north of Tyndrum.
It is Scotland’s original ski area, with 20km of
pistes, served by seven lifts. It is renowned for
challenging black and red runs and off-piste for
expert and intermediate skiers, but also offers
gentle slopes for beginners.
TEL: +44 (0)1855 851226,
WWW.GLENCOEMOUNTAIN.CO.UK
4. The Lecht, on the A939 between Corgarff
and Tomintoul, is best known for short gentle
slopes, ideal for beginners and families, but its
20km of pistes also include some challenging
reds and one black run. There is sledging and
tubing for non-skiers and a well-established
online equipment hire system.
TEL: +44 (0)19756 51440, WWW.LECHT.CO.UK
5. Nevis Range near Fort William is Scotland’s
highest ski area, with a gondola. The 35 runs
have something for all abilities from fi rstday
beginners, and there are fi ve black runs
and extensive off-piste for experts, including
Scotland’s longest non-pisted run.
TEL: +44 (0)1397 705825,
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www.scotrail.co.uk
6. SNO!zone in Braehead, Glasgow, is
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15
20
18
19 10
09
02
Kelvingrove
Art Gallery
& Museum
POINTHOUSE ROAD
200 metres
GREAT WESTERN ROAD
GREAT GEORGE ST
UNIVERSITY AVE
Science
Centre
Scottish
Exhibition
& Conference
Centre
BERKELEY STREET
LANCEFIELD QUAY
W PRINCE’S ST
WOODLANDS RD
ST VINCENT STREET
MARYHILL ROAD
King's
Theatre
GLASGOW
6 / THE WILLOW TEA ROOMS
217 Sauciehall Street, tel: +44 (0)141
332 0521, WWW.WILLOWTEAROOMS.CO.UK
7 / ART BAR
The Old Sheriff Court Building,
Brunswick Street, tel: +44 (0)141
552 1810, WWW.ARTDECAF.COM
8 / BABBITY BOWSTER
16–18 Blackfriars Street,
tel: +44 (0)141 552 5055
9 / BOBAR
1–9 Grosvenor Terrace, Great Western
Road, tel: +44 (0)141 339 8811
10 / THE UBIQUITOUS CHIP
12 Ashton Lane, tel: +44 (0)141 334 5007,
WWW.UBIQUITOUSCHIP.CO.UK
M8
01
GARSCUBE RD
ARGYLE STREET
M8
W GRAHAM ST
HILL STREET
17
11
06
WATERLOO STREET
BATH STREET
ST VINCENT STREET
St Enoch
Centre
CRAIGHALL ROAD
COWCADDENS ROAD
RENFREW STREET
12
16
BROOMIELAW CLYDE STREET
14
M8 M8
GEORGE STREET
TRONGATE
HOTELS RESTAURANTS CULTURE/SHOPS BARS
1 / SAINT JUDE’S
190 Bath Street, tel: +44 (0)141 352 8800,
WWW.SAINTJUDES.COM
2 / HILTON GLASGOW
GROSVENOR
1–9 Grosvenor Terrace, tel: +44 (0)141
339 8811, WWW.HILTON.COM
3 / RAB HA’S
81 Hutcheson Street, tel: +44 (0)141
572 0400, WWW.RABHAS.COM
4 / THE BRUNSWICK
106 Brunswick Street, tel: +44 (0)141
552 0001, WWW.BRUNSWICKHOTEL.CO.UK
5 / HOTEL DU VIN
1 Devonshire Gardens, tel: +44 (0)141
339 2001, WWW.HOTELDUVIN.COM
CITYFOCUS GLASGOW
Find the places you need around the city on our handy map
11 / GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART
167 Renfrew Street, tel: +44 (0)141
353 4500, WWW.GSA.AC.UK
12 / CHE CAMILLE
Floor 6, Argyll Chambers, 34 Buchanan
Street, tel: +44 (0)141 221 9620,
WWW.CHECAMILLE.COM
13 / TRONGATE 103
Trongate 103, tel: +44 (0)141 276 8380,
WWW.TRONGATE103.COM
14 / GALLERY OF MODERN ART
Royal Exchange Square, tel: +44 (0)141
287 3050,WWW.GLASGOWMUSEUMS.COM
15 / CIRCA VINTAGE
37 Ruthven Lane, tel: +44 (0)141 334
6660, WWW.CIRCAVINTAGE.CO.UK
CITY
MAP
GLASGOW
03 04
07
13
08
SALTMARKET
16 / ROGANO
11 Exchange Place, tel: +44 (0)141 248
4055, WWW.ROGANOGLASGOW.COM
17 / KING TUT’S WAH WAH HUT
272a St Vincent Street, tel: +44 (0)141
221 5279, WWW.KINGTUTS.CO.UK
18 / BREL
39 Ashton Lane,
tel: +44 (0)141 342 4966,
WWW.BRELBARRESTAURANT.COM
19 / JINTY MCGUINTY’S
23 Ashton Lane,
tel: +44 (0)141 339 0747,
WWW.JINTYS.COM
20 / WEE PUB
12 Ashton Lane, tel: +44 (0)141 334 5007
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CITYFOCUS GLASGOW
Sharon McKinley hit the streets of the Scottish city with £90 (€100), and came back with…
CITY
CENTS
GLASGOW
1 / FRANZ FERDINAND CD
Glasgow is renowned as a
hub for new musical talent
producing an inordinate
number of groups that have
achieved world fame – from
Franz Ferdinand to The
Fratellis, Travis and Glasvegas.
So well worth picking up a
record while you’re in town,
starting with the legendary
Ferdinand boys.
£10 (€11)
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2 / DIALECT COASTERS
“Weegies” (Glaswegians)
are notoriously diffi cult
to comprehend – calling
everyone “Jimmy” or “Big
Man”, and expressing
disbelief through the phrase
“Away ’n bile yer heid”
– so the city can feel like
a linguistic minefi eld for
tourists. These cool coasters
should be a big help then.
£2.50 (€3) each
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3 / LOCAL DRINKS
Irn-Bru’s distinctive orange
hue and sickly-sweet taste
have made it a Glasgow
institution, famed for its
ability to quench a thirst and
cure a hangover and all for
just 60 pence. Buckfast or
“Buckie” is the tipple of
choice for the budget drinker,
coming in at £5 for a 750ml
bottle and 15% alcohol.
£5.60 (€6)
4 / OLD FIRM SCARVES
The Old Firm is made up
of Celtic and Rangers,
whose long-standing
football rivalry is notorious
around the world. Nobody’s
quite sure why they’re
collectively called the Old
Firm, but passions run high
between fans, and team
colours can be seen around
the city during games.
£7 (€8) each
5 / BAW BAGS UNDIES
What do Scotsmen wear
under their kilts? Well, in
Glasgow it’s these garish,
windproof briefs called baw
bags – you can guess what
that means in the local
dialect. Not only does buying
a pair support your privates,
part of the fee also goes to
testicular cancer charities.
(www.slanjkilts.com).
£10 (€11)
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6 / DISCOVERY TICKET
Glasgow has the largest
urban rail network in the
UK outside London, and
the subway is by far the
easiest and fastest way to
travel around the city. The
Discovery ticket will give
you unlimited travel all day,
and is essential for seeing
the city’s sights. For more
details, visit www.spt.co.uk
£3.50 (€4)
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7 / MACKINTOSH CHAIR
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
studied at The Glasgow
School of Art, and his
infl uence can be seen in
buildings across the city. A
collection of his signature
high-backed chairs can be
seen on a tour of the art
school, and this miniature
(much cheaper) version
came from the gift shop.
£14.50 (€16)
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8 / TUNNOCK’S
Thomas Tunnock Limited
has been the mainstay of
Glasgow’s confectionery
landscape since 1890.
Favourite treats include
Caramel wafers and
marshmallow-fi lled
Tunnock’s Teacakes – as
illustrated on this funky
tea towel from the Gallery
of Modern Art gift shop.
£10 (€11)
9 / SEE YOU JIMMY HAT
Made famous by the Russ
Abbot character, “See You
Jimmy”, the tartan bunnet
complete with ginger hair
is Glasgow’s most popular
novelty headwear, and can
be found in countless shops.
Jimmy is also the name
generally attributed by a
Glaswegian to any stranger
they wish to address.
£4 (€4.50)
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10 / TAGGART
Detective Jim Taggart’s
gravelly catchphrase
“There’s been a murder” has
been repeated on the hit
TV show Taggart for more
than 25 years. Today, with
the 27th series on its way,
the show is translated for
worldwide consumption into
languages including French,
German and even Japanese.
£13 (€14)
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CITYFOCUS GLASGOW
We meet John Mackechnie, director of art gallery and print workshop Glasgow Print Studio
CITY
LIVES
GLASGOW
“I STUDIED PAINTING AND DRAWING AT
The Glasgow School of Art in the 1960s, and
was making pop art at the same time as Andy
Warhol. I studied alongside mods and rockers
when flower power was rife, and students were
rioting and protesting. I can’t remember what
the protesting was for, but I do remember that
people were very passionate about the issues
of that era.
“Glasgow itself was a black and grimy city,
the buildings were covered in thick soot, and at
that time the city’s creative vibe was nowhere
near the scale it is today. After graduation, I left
Glasgow for eight years to do my postgraduate
degree in Brighton and then to work in
Newcastle. Ironically, it was around the time I
left that Glasgow’s creative scene really started
to thrive. A scheme was also introduced to
clean up the buildings, and the whole face of
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the city changed within a matter of years.
“I returned in 1979, in time to see a set
of artists known as the ‘New Glasgow Boys’
emerge. Peter Howson, Steven Campbell, Ken
Currie and Adrian Wiszniewski emerged as the
“Glasgow was a black and
grimy city, the buildings
were covered in soot”
city’s ‘big four’: a set of artists whose talent
really put Glasgow on the map as a place that
was producing really exciting work.
“Steven Campbell got a scholarship to study
in New York and was an overnight success
across the Atlantic. All of a sudden everybody
wanted to study art in Glasgow and everybody
wanted to be a part of that scene. Artists from
London and across the UK couldn’t get a look in.
It changed the city’s artistic landscape forever.
“This creative influx was helped immensely
by the fact that around that time a lot of the
big council-owned buildings became vacant.
The old fruit market and the cheese market
both moved location, as did newspaper offices
in the city centre such as the Express.
“These buildings were too big to let out,
so artists took them over as cheap studios
and exhibition spaces. As a result, a new
generation of artists thrived here and, through
projects like Trongate 103, they continue to do
extremely well.”
TRONGATE 103 IS A SIX-STOREY CREATIVE SPACE IN
MERCHANT CITY, HOME TO CREATIVE ORGANISATIONS
SUCH AS GLASGOW PRINT STUDIO, PROJECT ABILITY AND
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BERLIN, GERMANY
Berlin is a laid-back, historical place where
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Berlin for almost a decade, describes it as “poor
but sexy”. He’s not wrong, and the sexiest
spot in town is the super-cool design hotel
Bleibtreu. Rooms are minimalist yet inviting,
and state-of-the art lighting creates just the right
ambiance. Remarkably, there’s a free mini-bar
in each room. Weekend breaks (based on two
people sharing) cost €532, including breakfast,
transport passes, guided tour and dinner.
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KAROSTA, LATVIA
The 100-year-old Karosta Naval Port prison in
western Latvia describes itself as escape-proof,
and even more impenetrable than Alcatraz.
The only way you can spend a night on
Alcatraz is to join the boy scouts and hook up
with the local ranger service (true story!), but
at Karosta anyone can hand over 8 Lats (€11)
and bed down in a cell. It’s a horrifi c-looking
place, like something out of The Silence of the
Lambs and is, naturally, very haunted.
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Feel the wind in your face
MERIBEL, FRANCE
Pierre-Francois Papet, a former member of the
French ski team, was entombed in snow after
an avalanche in Meribel four years ago. It was a
terrifying experience, from which he emerged a
lot wiser, and arguably the safest person in the
Alps with whom to try out the range’s awesome
off-piste runs. “This is the best skiing in Europe,
and I can show you how to get the most out
of slopes that most people never even get to
see,” he says. But he warns: “It’s not for the
faint-hearted!” A full day’s one-on-one tuition on
Meribel’s off-piste slopes costs €460.
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ADRENALIN RUSH
Go back to nature
BERGSLAGEN, SWEDEN
Just west of Stockholm is the
mineral-rich Bergslagen region, a
place of lakes, forests, few people
and lots of wildlife. It’s not oft en
that you can put yourself in the
arena of some truly wild animals,
but here you’re in wolf territory,
and you can hike right into the
thick of their kingdom in a small,
guided group. You bed down in
a teepee, but not before cupping
your hands to the sky and letting
out an almighty howl. The
chances that a neighbouring wolf
pack will respond are said to be
nigh on 100%.
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Go for a skinny dip
VALALTA, CROATIA
Croatia is one of the nuddy-resort capitals of the
world, and the Valalta camp is frequently named
the best spot in the Balkans to let it all hang out. It’s
a sun-seekers’ paradise, and your suitcase will be
refreshingly light. Pay from about €350 per couple,
bed and breakfast, for fi ve nights. If skinny-dipping
sounds a bit 1970s, try wild swimming — an
increasingly popular way to splash about
anywhere other than a pool, and where
clothes are optional.
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IF SKINNY-DIPPING
SOUNDS A BIT 1970S,
TRY WILD SWIMMING
See the world from up high
ALGODONALES, SPAIN
Fly Spain has been teaching people
to paraglide in Andalucia for the
past 10 years, and boasts that its
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is blessed with perfect weather for
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for total beginners so, if all goes to
Every year, more than a million people try to
plan, you’ll be up there with the
get a table at the acclaimed El Bulli restaurant
vultures and buzzards in no time.
in north-east Spain, but less than 1% actually
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courses cost €783, including
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MOROCCAN TALES
CIRCLE OF LIFE
The late Berber storyteller Timoumi Mbarek,
also known as “the Philosopher of the Seven
Colours”, explains his special cosmic theory
in a halqa (circle of people gathering round an
artist) in the famous Djemaa el Fna square.
The storytellers of the
Djemaa el Fna square in
Marrakesh are a dying breed.
Italian photojournalist
Stefano Torrione travels to
meet them
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hey are the last of a slowly
dying breed, the storytellers
– imayazen or halaquis in
Arabic – of the Djemaa el Fna
in Marrakesh. Since the city was founded in
the 11th century they have plied their trade
in this triangular square at the entrance of
the medina. Alongside fortune-tellers, poets,
snake-charmers, clowns, Berber musicians
and Gnaoua dancers, they entertain, teach
and charm their audience using speech and
gesture to bring history and legend to life.
Yet despite the square and its performers
having been recognised by Unesco as a site
of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
in 2001, there are only seven storytellers left,
while in the 1970s there were 18.
For the last decade Italian photojournalist
Stefano Torrione has spent many months
befriending and photographing the remaining
bards, some of whom are illiterate, but who
have travelled the length and breadth of
TRIBAL GATHERING
The seven remaining imayazen of Djemaa
el Fna at Café de Madanie in Derb Dabachi,
near the square. From le : Mohamed Errguibi
Sghir, Mohamed El Jabri, Mohamed Oujbayr,
Ahmed Bouchama, Zouhir El Makkouri,
Mohamed Bariz and Ben Jakkane El Ayachi.
FACE VALUE
Storyteller Ben Jakkane El Ayachi performs
at his friend Zouhir El Makkouri’s home.
MOROCCAN TALES
the Berber territories of Morocco collecting
and renewing the oral histories, tales and
expressions of the people. These are his
images, and this is their tale.
The storytellers recite classic poems and
ancient legends from the ever-popular One
Thousand and One Nights, or tales of famed
local heroes like Xeha, Aicha and Kandixa
– using improvisation, comic impressions
and burlesque-style performance to reach
their audience. But few young Moroccans are
taking up the mantle, and of the seven bards
only Abderrahim (son of Ben Jakkane El
Ayachi) is learning his father’s art. But even he
may not continue the tradition, as the younger
generation’s lack of interest combined with
a shift towards shows that all tourists can
understand, all contributes to the decline.
Catch the magic of the last storytellers of
Marrakesh – book a Ryanair flight and plan
your trip today, before they say “Kan ya ma
kan” (“Once upon a time”) for the last time.
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MOROCCAN TALES
LIGHT SHOW
Mohamed Bariz holds up a candle at Café de
Madanie. The storytellers love to meet here and
share traditional dishes like couscous and tea.
SMOKE SCREEN
Gnaoua musicians perform to a halqa in the
square, the smoke from the open-air restaurants
and barbecues rising in the background..
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MOROCCAN TALES
WHAT IS THE
DJEMAA EL FNA?
IT IS A SEA. YOU
CAN SWIM IN IT
BUT NEVER
EXPLORE IT ALL
LOST IN THE MAZE
(Top) Storyteller Ahmed Bouchama goes
down the stairs at Café Agueram, near Djemaa
el Fna, where he sometimes spends the night.
FAMILY BUSINESS
Apprentice Abderrahim, Ben Jakkane El
Ayachi’s son, performs at Café de Madanie in
front of the other storytellers.
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MOROCCAN TALES
DRESS CODE
The storyteller Mohamed Oujbayr
performs in his traditional djellaba
(robe) in front of Café de France in
Djemaa el Fna.
THIRST FOR STORIES
Storyteller Ahmed Bouchama
holds out his glass of tea at Café
Agueram. Like the other imayazen
he sometimes also spends the
night in the café.
NEW CHAPTER
An old man crosses Djemaa el Fna
at daybreak, long a er the night’s
performances have ended.
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WHAT IS DJEMAA EL FNA? IT IS A
SPRING OF ART. IT IS MORE THAN
A SCHOOL, IT IS A UNIVERSITY
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BIKING BUDAPEST

BIKING BUDAPEST
Trafi k, which also sells Recycle Mission’s retro
handicrafts. But just then I fi nd myself going
from cool to cold, literally, on a four-lane arterial
road. I swing into a side street, speeding past
two girls who, like me, have scarves and hair
fl uttering in the wind; we exchange nods, as
Budapest bike etiquette dictates.
It’s no big surprise that an average cruiser
like me fi nds it tough to keep up with
Budapest’s veteran road warriors who ride with
traffi c. In fact, it’s thanks to the likes of Csaba
and Dániel’s rugged, rebellious and dangerseeking
style that Budapest’s bike scene has
grown from nothing into something.
Until recently, Budapest has been notoriously
hostile to cyclists. While Paris and Berlin have
been investing in bike lanes since the mid-1990s,
cycling culture in Budapest has developed at a
slower pace, and primarily through the efforts of
cycling activists rather than City Hall.
But though most visitors to the city may
be too busy swigging peachy palinka (plum
brandy) in a romkert (a “ruined garden”,
Budapest’s secret drinking spots) to notice, the
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number of cyclists and bike lanes is growing.
In characteristic Hungarian revolutionary
spirit, Budapest’s bicycle revolution is on a roll!
In the spring of 2008, the Hungarian variant
of the Critical Mass event – a bicycle-rights
demonstration that started in San Francisco in
1992, and now takes place in over 300 cities
worldwide – boasted 80,000 cyclists, the larges gest
Critical Mass in the world.
And here’s me, pedalling furiously, try rying to
take everything in. I fi nally spot Dániel el at the
corner next to the opulent, cream-colored olored New
York Palace hotel. “I made it,” I say, popping
a wheelie. We head, thankfully, down n a calmer
street, shoot through a shadowy courtyard urtyard and
cruise into the bowels of a massive Baroque
building where the pair’s workshop is. s. Here, old
bicycles become usable art, and I’m about ab to
learn how it’s done.
“You see when it comes down to it,
everything on Earth is recycled,” Csaba says ys
faux-philosophically, lighting a candle inside
a holder made from bicycle chains. He dons
knickerbockers with knee-high socks and
I FIND MYSELF
GOING FROM
COOL TO COLD,
LITERALLY, ON A
FOUR-LANE
ARTERIAL ROAD
Wares peddled
Taking a breather by some
art – or is it a bike rack?
Belts, clocks and bottle
openers — get cracking!

Rubber soul
Check out the eco-design
accessories at Bolt Muhely
Dániel shows us around
Csaba shows Monika how
to use those old tyres
manages to look a bit more quirky than cool.
By trade, he’s a professional bicycle repairman,
hence the access to scrap bicycles.
And in this underground workshop there’s
certainly a lot of them. Were it not for a cheerful
mustard-yellow paint job and the recycled end
products in sight, the place could well be a cycle
necropolis. All around me are hundreds of old
bikes broken into countless parts.
“Look what’s wasted, all of this great stuff!”
Csaba gestures to a ceiling-high pile of tyres
alongside oodles of chains. “Now look how it
can be used.”
Behold: clocks made from gears, belts from
tyres, bottle openers from brakes, chairs from
spokes, as well as photos of colossal installation
art. Much of what Recycle Mission makes ends
up for sale at one of the local design shops in
town, and at European design exhibitions.
Dániel, a professional artist with a headband
that barely holds back his unruly curls, helps
me make my own belt. First, I pore through
the mountain of tyres to fi nd my “cyclecessory’s”
starting point. Come hither
sharp scissors and we’re on, cutting rubber,
hammering holes, twisting spokes into a
clasp base then sewing in a sabre-like 22tooth
gear cog as the buckle.
Thirty minutes later, voilà! A belt! I wrap the
former tyre around my waist. It’s now a thick,
black fashion accessory – too wide to go
through my belt loops, but a fi tting example of
Budapest’s down-to-earth recycled style.
“Making things from recycled stuff is very
hip at the moment, I think. We’re now on the
wave of popularity,” Csaba says.
Sporting my new belt, I decide it’s time
to leave the guys behind to check out the
city’s sights at my own pace. Biking proves
an excellent way to see Budapest. The
highlights such as the fairytale Buda citadel
and the neo-gothic parliament building are
spread across big boulevards and split by the
Danube, so not only can I check the city
BIKING BUDAPEST
QUICK TIPS
FOR EASY
RIDING
Budapest is divided in
half by the Danube river,
with hilly Buda to the
west and fl at Pest to the
east. By far the latter is
more accommodating,
and fun, for cycling. Here
are fi ve tricks on how to
keep your wheels rolling
during a Budapest
cycling tour:
1 Helmets are not
obligatory by law (just
by common sense), but
locking your bike should
be! There are thieves.
They will take your bike
before you can say:
“Egészségedre!”
2 Use bicycle lanes.
3 Occasionally, the
absence of lanes means
you’ll have to choose
between the pavement
and the road. If you
choose the former, be
nice and slow; remember
the bike culture is young
in Budapest and walkers
scare easily.
4 On the road, be
fearless, especially on
arterial roads. Behave
like a car. Vehicles may
honk at you, which
means they see you. Use
your arms to signal.
5 Always use common
sense. Don’t stop in the
middle of the road, but
do stop at bars with
bicycles outside – a sure
indicator of coolness.
Happy cycling!
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Street sweep
Pedalling around Andrassy
ut – an iconic boulevard and
World Heritage Site
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out in a fl ash and get my bearings, but I also
begin to understand why Budapesters just love
their bikes.
I spin up to the wide Heroes’ Square and
circle around the steaming Szechenyi baths.
Then I head down leaf-fringed Andrassy ut
towards the Szechenyi suspension bridge, the
oldest Danube crossing, hallmarked by stone
lions sticking their tongues out.
The bike path is well marked with plenty y of
photo-worthy villas along the way. In the dim
winter light there are many other red-cheeked eeked
cyclists like me.
I get waves or semi-smiles from most
drivers. At the fi ve-corner intersection,
Oktogon, a delivery truck cuts me off, the
Wonder wall
Quirky hat hangers and
tyre belts at Bolt Muhely
Biker boy graffi ti at
Recycle Mission’s workshop
IN THE DIM WINTER LIGHT
L
THERE ARE MANY OTHER OT RED-
CHEEKED CYCLISTS LLIKE
ME
driver waving his hands at me – I ring my bell
in protest, breaking hard. Crisis adverted.
The rest of the evening is a dream,
a beautiful way to see this historic and
happening city. Riding my bicycle and wearing
a bicycle-tyre-belt, I head into the last ebb of
sunlight coming from behind the iconic Buda
Castle and crowning the blue-grey Danube.
My verdict on the biking and recycling
movement in Budapest: whatever the dangers
of motor vehicles, I’ve simply had a wheely
good time!
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Offers bike tours of the
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of rental bikes, from
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SHOPS AT 2 SUTO UTCA
AND 16 LAZAR UTCA. TEL:
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BIKEBASE
Organises bespoke
guided tours, as well as
bike rental. Prices from
1,600 HUF (€6) for 6
hours. Offers pick-up/
drop-off for a small fee.
19 PODMANICZKY UTCA,
TEL: +36 706 258 501,
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BUDAPEST BIKE
Offers several bike
tours, including trips to
Lake Balaton. Rent their
distinctive orange bikes
from 2,000 HUF (€7.50)
for six hours.
13 WESSELENYI UTCA,
TEL: +36 (0)6 3094 45533,
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VALENTINE’S DAY
Sick of shelling out for roses and fancy
restaurants? Then read our guide to the
best places to dump your boyfriend/
girlfriend, and make this Valentine’s Day
one to remember, says William Dunn.
Illustrations by Alec Doherty
TICKET TO
DUMPSVILLE
Hapless romantic
VENICE, ITALY
Walk past Palazzo Merati,
Casanova’s old home, to the
Doge’s Palace, where he was
imprisoned for seducing half
the city. Take a vaporetto
(water bus) down the Grand
Canal, where Byron used to
sleep in his gondola to get a
bit of peace from all his ladies,
then say: “They don’t make
’em like that any more — great
lovers who could fi t more
passion into one night than
most people do in a lifetime,
and refuse to be chained
to one person. Speaking of
which, I’m seeing someone
else. Fancy a Bellini?”
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The getaway
FEZ, MOROCCO
The medina (city centre) of Fez is
a maze-like warren of tiny streets,
and the world’s largest car-free
urban area. Spice shops, tea
houses and centuries-old mosques
await you around every haphazard
corner. This makes it one of the
easiest places in the world to get
lost or “accidentally” separated,
should you need some time apart
after that diffi cult discussion. The
adventurous should bear in mind
most Moroccan buildings have a
fl at roof – providing you with the
opportunity for a James Bondstyle
chase, during which you can
shout “It’s not you, it’s me!”, while
leaping from roof to roof.
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Misery loves company
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
If you’ve been dumped, the last
thing you want is to be surrounded
by other people’s happiness. So
why not head to Slovakia, said to
be the world’s sixth-most miserable
country? Your ex will form an
instant bond with the 48% of the
population who reported being
“not very happy, or not at all
happy”, according to the World
Values Survey. Meanwhile, you can
enjoy sights like Bratislava Castle,
which perches on a plateau 85m
above the Danube; the huge Novy
Most bridge with its UFO-shaped
restaurant; or even a day out in the
Carpathian Mountains.
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With a little help
from my friends
DUBLIN, IRELAND
If you really are going to dump
someone on holiday, what they
(and you) need is to have some
mates around. Dublin is one of
the easiest places in the world to
make new friends, and was voted
Europe’s Friendliest City 2009 by
users of TripAdvisor.com. And
with 50% of the population aged
under 25, Dublin has unbeatable
nightlife – great both for drowning
your sorrows and celebrating your
new-found freedom. If your pals
back home live anywhere near an
airport, chances are they can be
in Dublin by your side in only a
couple of hours, too.
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VALENTINE’S DAY
Peace off
HAUGESUND, NORWAY
When breaking off a relationship
you should give the other person
space, and avoid confl ict. The
Global Peace Index ranks Norway
as one of the three most-peaceful
nations on Earth, and Haugesund,
a small city on the west coast,
offers long white beaches and
heather-covered hills alongside
mountains and fjords. Take a boat
out to the idyllic islands of Røvær
and Utsira, take a deep breath of
Scandinavian air, and dispatch the
bad news. For anyone worried
about their dumpee going off on
a drunken rampage, a pint here
costs about 60 NOK (€7). So
unless they’re loaded, they’ll just
have to stay sober and explore
this fascinating little city, while
trying not to think about how you
betrayed them.
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One of the family
PALERMO, ITALY
Avoid that awkward conversation
altogether by spending a weekend
in Palermo, the sun-baked, sultry
Sicilian capital. Take a day trip
to the nearby town of Corleone,
disappear for a few hours to “do a
favour for Uncle Vito”, then return
to visit some old family members
at the Catacombe dei Cappuccini,
a musty network of catacombs in
which 8,000 of Palermo’s former
residents hang, mummifi ed, from
the walls. Pause meaningfully by
one of the couples preserved for
eternity in their wedding fi nery,
mutter something like “That’s
gonna be us, one day”, and you
should be single in no time. NB:
this will probably only work if you
have an Italian-sounding name. If
your partner knows you grew up in
Dorking, wait until you get home.
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IF YOU’RE GOING TO LET
A LADY GO, ENSURE
THERE’S A GOOD SUPPLY
OF CHOCOLATE ON HAND
This could get ugly
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Ladies, let him do the dumping
for you with a little help from
Stockholm’s famously beautiful
women. Dress in your best baggy,
worn-out tracksuit bottoms,
forget to wash, then take in some
majestic buildings like the Royal
Palace (Kungliga Slottet) and City
Hall (Stadshuset), where the annual
banquet for Nobel prizewinners
is held. You should be good and
sweaty by then, so take a break in
one of the city’s many beautiful
parks, which will be swarming
with breathtaking blondes. If he’s
not rethinking your relationship
by then, well, maybe he’s not so
bad after all. Gentlemen, nothing
weakens a lady’s knees like a
sense of humour, so try Edinburgh
at festival time to bring on a
wandering eye.
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Choc tactics
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
If you’re going to let a lady go,
the kindest thing you can do is
ensure there’s a good supply of
chocolate on hand to soft en the
blow. Nowhere does chocolate
like the Belgian capital, where you
can watch craft smen working
at swanky chocolate-makers’
like Le Chocolatier Manon
(www.chocolatiermanon.com).
Try your hand at making your
own at Planète Chocolat (www.
planetechocolat.be), then deliver
the bad news through a mouthful
of delicious choccy. There, there,
have a Bounty. Bounty still loves
you. If you’re dumping a chap,
Rome has some of the world’s
best pizza (and shopping), while
Jerez and Porto, the homes of
sherry and port, will help him
drown his sorrows in style.
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CATCH
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for a select band of fanciers the birds are
almost a way of life, says Conor Creighton.
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inding a pigeon (or “fl ying
ashtray” as they are sometimes
known) in Dublin is not hard. All
you’ve got to do is locate a fast-food
outlet, a stretch of water or a statue
of a patriot and there you’ll see them in their
thousands. Finding pigeon fanciers, the men
who breed, train and race the birds to Olympic
levels of athleticism, is a lot harder.
There are about 4,000 fanciers in the city
today, yet 10 years ago there were double that
amount. The preferred sport of taxi drivers,
gangsters and the working classes is entering its
twilight years but, as we discovered on a recent
weekend, there’s life in the old bird yet.
Pascal Mulcahy, 74, is secretary of the Dublin
Homing Club. A short, chirpy man – not unlike
the birds he keeps – he’s been running the
pigeon show in Ireland for longer than most
people care to remember. “In some quarters of
Dublin I’m the biggest b**tard there is,” he says,
dunking a digestive biscuit into a cup of very
milky tea. Pascal feeds his favourite birds from
his mouth, and never misses an opportunity to
talk about his grandchildren – his “mini pigeon
fanciers”. It’s hard to see how anyone could see
anything mean in his character. “Well, I’ve had
to step on a few toes to keep people in their
place,” he says. “Fellas want to win. There’s a lot
of emotion involved in bird racing.”
Pascal is the oldest pigeon fancier in Ireland.
He’s been racing for 64 years. He bought his fi rst
pigeon aged 10 on Capel Street, on the north
side of Dublin, in a small bird shop that’s now
a Filipino food store. He started breeding them
as a teenager. “I’d bring a half dozen down to
Capel Street of a Saturday to sell, and they’d be
back at the house that evening. I trained them to
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climb out of the trap. We all did that to make a
bit of extra cash,” he says.
Small pennies back then, today champion
pigeons are sometimes sold for as much as
€250,000. Of course that means they don’t
race them anymore. Instead, they just set them
up in a plush coop with the highest quality
straw fl oors and the best bird feed, and allow
them to breed their retirement years away.
“Money doesn’t come into it at our level,” he
says. “You do it just so you can see your name
up on the board when you go to the clubhouse.
It’s a chance to slag [off] the other lads.”
Pigeon racers fi t more than one stereotype.
Many drive taxis, a few are wheeler-dealer
types, and you’ll come across the odd out-andout
gangster. The fl ash BMWs in the driveway
of the clubhouse – a tired-looking redbrick
building on the shoulder of the River Camac
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Fancy that
Pascal handles a champ
A good breakfast sets us
up for a day of racing
Excited pigeons loved their
new loft apartments
I WONDER IF I’M
LITTLE TOO
SENSITIVE FOR
THIS DEN OF
VERSE BLAHB
ALBH ALBHB
BIRD RACING
COMMUNITY AND
LOYALTY ARE AN
IMPORTANT PART
OF PIGEON RACING
– are probably owned by the latter. The
building itself is only used by pigeons and their
fanciers, so doesn’t need to be anything better.
Community and loyalty – alongside the
friendly rivalry that maintains the sport’s
competitive edge – are an important part of
pigeon racing. Pigeon fanciers help each other
by sharing transport, maintenance costs and
even offering free emergency surgery when
fellow fanciers’ birds are injured. On some
occasions the men have even organised bird
auctions to raise money for the widows of
fanciers who have passed on.
The club is full of characters. There’s an
elderly Italian gent who claims to be the long
lost nephew of the real Don Corleone, a guy
they refer to as Kirk Douglas’s body double,
and then Heno, the master tactician of the
north-side pigeon-racing league – who studies
the art of breeding and employs the latest
technology to get the best form from his birds.
And form, in a nutshell, is horniness. The
hornier you can get a bird the faster it fl ies
home. Cocks are separated from hens for long
periods. They are allowed to see each through
the wire meshing in their lofts but not allowed to
touch. In some cases, they are even shown their
partners having sex with other birds to drive
them mad with jealousy. Science, feeding and all
manner of psychological trickery are employed,
but at the end of the day it’s the pigeon most
desperate to get some who wins the race.
The pigeons’ lofts are state-of-the-art, with
heating, electronic sensors and surround-sound
stereo systems to keep them relaxed before
the races, and maybe to set the mood for
when they get back. It’s important that their
home is a sanctuary where they can relax in
preparation for their marathon journeys. Irish
and English birds fl y home from as far away as
France, Belgium and Germany. Some races
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BIRD RACING
IN THE BLINK OF A
CAMERA SHUTTER
THE BLUE SKY TURNS
TO FEATHERS & DUST
can be as long as 1,800km. And with birds
fl ying no faster than 80km/h, they can be gone
for a couple of days.
But that’s not the race we’re attending.
Ours is a mere sprint – a couple of hundred
kilometres from Tipperary to Dublin. “The
birds will be back before you are,” says Pascal.
“Well, apart from the stupid ones.”
At 6am, 7,000 birds in two trucks make the
trip south from Dublin. The fanciers drink tea
and wait for a phone call from a man called the
“liberator”, who’s holed up in an offi ce in Dublin
studying the day’s weather to fi nd the best
opening. The phone eventually rings, the cups
of tea are put to one side, the conveyors man
their posts, and in the blink of a camera shutter
the blue sky turns to feathers and dust. After a
couple of minutes circling trying to fi nd their
bearings, they head in the direction of Dublin.
“How do they know which way to go?” I ask.
“It’s in the eyesight,” someone says. “No it’s not,
it’s their hearing,” comes another voice. “Will
you get away with that! They follow the road
signs just like you and me,” says someone else.
Pigeons’ homing devices are in their heads,
and work like solar compasses. But studies
have shown that birds familiar with certain
routes will follow landmarks like motorways
and streets, even turning at junctions on their
way home. And that’s where we lose them. The
fi rst group of birds dive off into west Dublin,
then the last of the fl ock make their way out
across the city to Swords and Howth.
At 10.36am, Pascal clocks his fi rst bird
home. It’s good enough to win second place
and a share of the pools. The next day he
gets a phone call from Carlow asking if he is
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Flying start
Randy pigeons get in a fl ap
“I was once in a Hitchcock
movie, don’t you know?”
Past winners remembered
missing a blue-tipped pigeon that had landed
exhausted on the doorstep of a local pigeon
fancier. “He was probably caught in an east
wind. The bird might have fl own halfway
across the country and back – they’d just keep
fl ying until they drop,” says Pascal.
Pigeons aren’t beautiful birds. In fact, they’re
kind of the ugly ducklings of the skies. But
they make up for that with their determination
and a sex drive that hunger, exhaustion and
high winds only temper. As we leave Pascal’s
house that afternoon, the cooing in the bird
coop rises noticeably. The winners must be
getting their just rewards.
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ki in Germany, really? Well, yes really. Although
the country boasts over 300 winter sports
venues, spread across the Black Forest, Harz
Mountains and Bavarian Alps, few people
outside Germany head here specifi cally for a
ski holiday. Yet once you get yourself to the Zugspitze – the
country’s highest peak, at 2,962m – and stay at fairytale
resorts like Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you’ll wonder why you
missed out for so long.
Perhaps it’s because the majority of resorts in the area
are situated at a lower altitude than their counterparts in
Austria or France, meaning ski-able snow is not guaranteed
for as much of the season. This could present a riskier bet
for holidays booked months in advance. Or perhaps it’s
because the German resorts just haven’t had the publicity,
Germany’s unsung pistes boast top-quality skiing
and great beer, says Stuart Forster, while instructor
Sarah Benton gives us a snowboarding lesson
or benefi ted from the fashionable factor, bestowed upon
resorts in neighbouring nations. But when the snow falls in
the Bavarian Alps – as it is this season in bucketfuls – the
German pistes offer fi ne skiing for people of all abilities.
In Germany, the experience is about much more than
the thrill of the descent; that sheer joy and exhilaration of
carving down a mountain using just the edges of your skis,
dipping your fi nger tips into freshly fallen snow on every
sweeping turn. It’s about looking at the Alpine scenery
from the lifts and gondolas, enjoying the beauty of a clear
blue sky contrasting against a white mountainside, and the
freshness and purity of pine trees, their branches laden with
snow. Skiing here is about spending quality time with friends
– and it’s also about drinking!
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Hit the hut
Nothing beats drinking in
a traditional mountain hut
Who says beer and skiing
don’t mix?
again – my German friends always pause
in a traditional mountain hut for a beer. To
the Bavarians, beer is “fl üssiges Brot” (“liquid
bread”), a source of energy. But if you don’t
fancy a refreshing Weizenbier (wheat beer)
you can always go for an Apfelschorle (apple
juice mixed with sparkling mineral water), or
perhaps a Radler (beer shandy).
There’s always plenty of time for a beer
après-ski, alongside the pumping “Schlager”
music. Between the obligatory looking each
other in the eyes and making a “prost” (toast)
with every glass, the day’s skiing is analysed
in a manner similar to the way that golfers talk
about holes – the incident on the nine run,
how we overcame the challenge of the moguls
on the six. Then the popular Schlager songs
soon have you swaying, and it’s common for
the entire bar to sing along to the catchy, witty
lyrics of the best-known ones. It’s hard not to
enjoy the camaraderie of such moments.
Apart from the beer and singalongs, one
of the chief attractions of the south German
resorts is their easy access from Munich
and Memmingen. Garmisch-Partenkirchen
lies less than 90 minutes away. Lenggries
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SWAYING
and Spitzingsee can be reached in about an
hour. That means you can pick and choose
when and where you ski at short notice. If
the weather forecast is good, you can head
to the slopes. If not, then Munich has plenty
of attractions. Skiing only on bright winter
days allows you to get the best out of the
experience, and also means you minimise the
risk of accidents.
As Garmisch-Partenkirchen is preparing to
host the International Ski Federation’s (FIS’s)
Alpine World Ski Championships in February
2011 – and to host the fi nal event of the FIS
Alpine Ski World Cup this season – the level
of skiing and pistes is high. The Kandahar
course, the best black run on the Kreuzeck, will
be used for the majority of events, and offers a
challenge even to accomplished skiers. If you
don’t fancy trying the Kandahar, you can get a
feel for it while crossing to the Hausberg, which
drops down into the town.
Nearby, the Zugspitze offers the country’s
only glacier skiing. The pistes up on the
plateau are usually open from November until
May. And while the red runs are fairly easy,
they can be fun for a day – especially at the
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start of the season after months away from the
skis. The views of the countryside from the top
of the mountain are truly spectacular, almost
more impressive than the skiing itself.
For more challenging slopes, head over to
the 1,550m-high Brauneck, close to Lenggries.
The pistes here are groomed at night, and that
means deep, loose powder on heavy snow
days. On weekends, it can seem like all of
Munich has migrated to the mountain, which
is dotted with traditional wooden huts offering
refreshments. But during the week the slopes
are practically deserted, allowing better scope
for experimentation.
Overall, you’d be hard-pressed to fi nd
lovelier resorts than the ones in the Bavarian
Alps. Towns like Garmisch offer a great,
traditional welcome, with fantastic restaurants
and hotels nestling in every mountain corner.
And the steep couloirs, tree-runs, open powder
fi elds and views are just excellent – with fewer
people to spoil it for you than in the more
popular French or Italian resorts. Skiing in
Germany, you say? Yes, really!
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BOARDING SCHOOL
SNOWBOARDING OFF-PISTE WITH
INSTRUCTOR SARAH BENTON
“Just lean forward and wiggle your butt a bit.”
It isn’t easy getting back on a snowboard
when you’re knee-deep in powder with no real
incline to use as leverage. I’m instructing a group
of friends in the ways of boarding. But perhaps
taking a bunch of novices – English girls, at that
– off-piste on the highest mountain in Germany
is a step too far, however amusing. They look like
toddlers attempting their fi rst steps – ungainly
and wobbly, yet focused on the task at hand.
Snowboarding is something you never stop
learning. On a recent park improver course,
I was the beginner in a group with riders far
better than myself, and it wasn’t easy. But
the fun and sense of achievement when you
fi nally do what you intend to – be it a front-side
360 on a 3m kicker, or linking your fi rst turns
in front of a hot instructor – is what makes
boarding great. This is the reason I spend half
my time on a snowy mountain in bright, baggy
clothes, instead of getting a “real” job.
But now my toddlers are all standing up
and ready for action. They’ve managed basic
turns and the art of stopping. The night
before, they’d begged me to take them offpiste,
after hearing locals bragging in the bar
about the waist-deep snow and jumps. Since
snowboarding is all about powder, I agreed to
give them a taste of the fl uffy white stuff. The
technique required is completely different to
that needed on-piste. You have to lean back
so the nose of the board doesn’t dive into the
snow, turn more smoothly and keep your speed
up – which is challenging if you’re scared of
falling, as you are inclined to go too slowly.
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“JUST LEAN FORWARD AND
WIGGLE YOUR BUTT A BIT”
The beauty of Garmisch-Partenkirchen
is the ease with which you can go off-piste,
although don’t go into the unknown on your
fi rst attempt, as this could prove not only
frustrating but also dangerous.
The bowl area of the Zugspitze means you
can fi nd pockets of powder just off the piste. If
the piste is blue (easy) that means the off-piste
section is likely to be the same. But this doesn’t
mean more experienced riders won’t be catered
for. Natural kickers, mini-cliff drops and wide
expanses for powder turns are common, so you
won’t have to fork out cash on snowmobiles or
helicopters to reach the best spots.
As we near the bottom and the area
broadens out, the girls are fi nally making some
proper turns and looking like real snowboarder
chicks. Reaching the lift, we turn to admire the
lines we have just carved in fresh snow before
heading off for a rum and hot chocolate, and
some winter sunbathing.
Misty eyed
Sublime views across the
Garmisch-Partenkirchen area
Snowboard or skis? That is
the question
GETTING
THERE
Bayerische
Oberland Bahn (BOB)
trains run every hour
between Munich and
Bayrischzell (a family
friendly ski resort at
Sudelfeld, with 31km
of pistes); Brauneck
(at Lenggries, with
34km of pistes);
Tegernsee (at 740m,
set by an attractive
lake and good for
cross-country skiing);
and Schliersee
(with the resorts of
Taubenstein and
Stümpfl ing, renowned
for its après-ski).
Combination tickets
include bus transfers
and the day’s ski pass.
The train from Munich
to the Hausbergbahn
in Garmisch-
Partenkirchen takes
about 85 minutes.
Several Bavarian
resorts host
Rodelstrecken
(sledging runs). In
Garmisch, a 3.9km
run drops down from
the Hausberg at
1,280m. Lenggries
also has a couple of
decent sledge runs.
Cross-country
skiing, or “Langlauf”,
is a popular winter
activity. It’s easier on
the knees than Alpine
skiing, and good for
fi tness. You can fi nd
routes at a number of
Bavarian resorts.
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There’s no shortage of après-ski in Sauze
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music night-clubs, discos and wellness centres
make every night young, lively and cheerful.
Overall Sauze d’Oulx offers fantastic value.
The favourable natural
position, the cool climate
and rich vegetation
also make Sauze d’Oulx
an ideal place for a
summer holiday
AIRPORT
TRANSFER:
Sauze d’Oulx is only
50 minutes away from
Turin Airport. Transfer
service starting from
€35
Getting there
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,
INFO.SAUZE@TURISMOTORINO.ORG
WWW.SAUZEDOULX.NET

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y day or night, Gran Canaria
has a lot more to offer than sun,
sea and sangria. Burrow a little
deeper and you’ll unearth a host
of fabulous things to do and see.
For places to stay, choose
from luxurious hotels or
charming harbour apartments
to rent or buy. Arrive there in
style in a private minibus. By
day, take a fi shing trip, indulge in
a relaxing massage or lunch at a
waterfront bar.
By night, start the evening
with a bite to eat – pick from
gourmet to tapas to pizza. Then
dance till dawn at some of the
coolest clubs in the world.
The choice is yours – there’s a
whole island at your feet!
HOTEL EUGENIA VICTORIA
The elegantly-appointed three-star Hotel Eugenia Victoria has a
well-earned reputation as an ideal place for your holiday in Gran
Canaria. It has a central location, just a 5-10 minute walk from several
shopping areas, and is handy for the main centres of nightlife – the
Plaza Maspalomas, Kasbah, Metro or Yumbocentrum. The beach is
not far away and is easily reached by the hotel’s courtesy bus.
Renovated in 2003/04, the hotel’s 400 rooms are spacious with
a half-open sleeping area, living section and balcony, full bathroom,
satellite TV, small fridge, ceiling fan and hairdryer. The tropical
garden is a fantastic place to relax with a choice of pool, children’s
pool, two whirlpool baths, tennis and squash court, mini golf,
billiards, gym, free sun-beds and sunshades. You can enjoy a snack
or drinks at the pool bar or have an à la carte lunch on the terrace.
The panoramic views from the Jacuzzi on the roof top terrace are
breathtaking. Or you can chill out at the Vital Wellness Spa with its
sweat water pool and Dead Sea pool for fl oating, saunas, massages and
treatments. The extended breakfast buffet is fi rst-class, offering sparkling
wine and freshly-squeezed orange juice. For dinner the show cooking is a
must and don’t forget to sample the chocolate
fountain. Later, you can dance on the terrace,
watch shows at the indoor bar, use the free
Cyber Pub or Wi-fi in the public areas.
EUGENIA VICTORIA, TEL: +34 928 762 500,
WWW.BULLHOTELS.COM
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Puerto
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Meloneras
HOTEL REINA ISABEL
The well-known Hotel Reina Isabel has all the facilities associated
with a four-star city hotel with the additional benefi t of being right
on the seafront at Las Canteras beach. It’s also in a great spot for
access to a wide range of shops and restaurants, which are just a
few steps away.
All 225 rooms have a terrace, air-conditioning, satellite TV and
free Wi-fi internet access. Breakfast is included and a variety of fresh
fruits, orange juice and cooking are on offer every day. Hammocks and
umbrellas are available for guests to soak up the sun at the beach, and
for those feeling energetic, there’s a gym with sauna, Jacuzzi, and steam
bath. The hotel has its own pool with bar where you can cool down
with an iced drink or, in the evening, watch the magnifi cent sunsets
while sipping a cocktail.
Located on the top fl oor of
the hotel, La Parrilla restaurant
will make your stay unforgettable
with its mix of fabulous ocean
views and delicious Peruvian-
Asian fusion food.
REINA VICTORIA, TEL: +34 928 260 100,
WWW.BULLHOTELS.COM
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LAS CASILLAS BUS
Why not arrive at your holiday hotel or apartment in style and comfort
by booking an airport transfer with Las Casillas Bus? Offering a personal
service for lone travellers, families and larger groups, we have been
operating on Gran Canaria since 1973 offering return transfers by private
cars and minibuses with wheelchair access. Our modern, comfortable, airconditioned
minibuses seat up to 10, 12 or 15 passengers.
If you want to travel like a celebrity, try our brand new Mercedes nineseater
VIP minibuses. They are truly luxurious and have air-conditioning,
leather reclining seats plus a spacious luggage compartment.
You can also hire us for day trips to the mountains to see the stunning
scenery and breathtaking views.
LAS CASILLAS BUS, TEL: +34 649 936 386, +34 649 93 63 87, LASCASILLASBUS@HOTMAIL.COM.
NORCAN REAL ESTATE
On the southwest coast of Gran Canaria lies Puerto de Mogán, one of
the most picturesque spots on the island. This delightful fi shing village
is claimed to have one of the best climates in the world with its warm
temperatures and refreshing sea breezes.
Built around a marina and harbour, the village boasts a network of
pretty seawater channels and has earned the nickname of Little Venice.
With more than 14 years’ experience, property specialist Norcan
Real Estate is well placed to help you fi nd a home in Puerto de
Mogán. The company offers sales, legal advice, mortgage assistance,
property management and rentals in English, Spanish, German and the
Scandinavian languages.
NORCAN REAL ESTATE, PLAYA DE MOGÁN, GRAN CANARIA, TEL: +34 928 565 432, +34 600
368 178, +34 619 000 129, FERNANDO@NORCAN.ES, BIRGITTE@NORCAN.ES, WWW.NORCAN.ES
CASA DON JOHAN APARTMENTS
For a perfect holiday in Puerto de Mogán with its colourful houses
overlooking the marina and harbour, look no further than the Casa Don
Johan apartment complex.
The 14 one- and two-bedroom
apartments are fully equipped with kitchen,
living room, terrace, Wi-fi internet access
and satellite TV. The complex has a heated
swimming pool, gym and restaurant, plus
bicycles are available for visitors to use.
CASA DON JOHAN APARTMENTS, AV. LOS MARREROS
18, 35138 PLAYA DE MOGÁN, WWW.CASADONJOHAN.COM
CANARY ISLAND CARP
FISHING TOURS
Canary Island Carp Fishing Tours are
a carp fi shing excursion based on the
island of Gran Canaria, offering you day
or night trips to our lakeside resort in the
beautiful mountains of Gran Canaria.
We have been established for seven
years and have 22 years of experience
fi shing the many lakes on this island.
Your day is fully inclusive from pickup
to drop-off from your hotel, tackle
sponsored by Nash and bait sponsored
by Solar, light lunch and refreshments,
license and insurance, and your friendly
and professional English speaking guide,
with you at all times!
We also offer fl oat, feeder, pole
fi shing. Non fi shing partners catered for.
Helicopter fi shing trips available.
Sponsor of the World Carp Classic 2009.
COSTA DEL CARPING, TEL: +34 637 939 680,
INFO@COSTADELCARPING.COM,
WWW.CANARYISLANDCARPFISHINGTOURS.COM,
WWW.CARPFISHINGGRANCANARIA.COM
SPONSORED BY
BAR MARINA
APARTMENTS
The family-run Marina bar and
restaurant is situated in the hub of
Puerto de Mogán. The restaurant was
the fi rst business to open in the port and
is celebrating its 25th birthday this year.
The Bar Marina apartments are the
leading name in accommodation in the village. They are situated around
the marina and fi shing port, often called Little Venice because of its
delightful narrow streets, archways and bridges. The colourful displays of
fl owers and hanging baskets add to its charm.
The apartments are either one- or two-bedroom and are fully equipped
to the highest standard with most having a roof terrace or balcony.
With its golden beach just two minutes from the port and the average
temperature 28ºC, Puerto de Mogán is the perfect holiday destination
– both summer and winter, with massive summer discounts available.
At the Bar Marina you can be assured of all the comforts of home.
BAR MARINA APARTMENTS, PEURTO MOGAN, GRAN CANARIA, TEL: +34 928 565 095,
INFO@BARMARINA-MOGAN.COM, WWW.BARMARINA-MOGAN.COM
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CIAO CIAO MELONERAS
Superb food and breathtaking Atlantic
views – that’s the hallmark of Ciao Ciao
Meloneras, a modern Italian restaurant
located on the boardwalk of the shopping
centre at Meloneras Playa in the south of
the island. Enjoy one of our famous pasta
dishes, linguini with lobster, in a relaxing
atmosphere safe in the knowledge that your
little ones can play in their own kid’s area.
You can also soak up the sun and enjoy
a typical Italian espresso or indulge in one
of our homemade ice creams. We are open
everyday from 10am until midnight.
CIAO CIAO MELONERAS, TEL: +34 928 146 969 ,
WWW.CIAOCIAO-MELONERAS.COM
ROLLING’S - A Tribute to Music
Located in the heart of Playa del Inglés, Rolling’s is just
one year old, but it has fast established a reputation as the
meeting point for lovers of quality music and musicians
alike. Open seven days a week from 8pm until 4am (weekends 5am), there’s
a different show every night with bands playing rock, pop, blues, soul and
funk. There are also theme parties and jam
sessions where everyone can join in.
If you work up a thirst, there’s a huge
variety of beers and cocktails on offer at
reasonable prices – all served by friendly staff.
KASBAH SHOPPING CENTRE (TOP FLOOR), PLAYA
DEL INGLÉS – GRAN CANARIA, OPEN NIGHTLY 8PM
- 4AM (WEEKENDS 5AM!), WWW.ROLLINGSBAR.COM,
ROLLINGSBAR@YAHOO.ES
BANDERA TAPAS Y COPAS
Bandera is a superb tapas bar in the Boulevard Oasis shopping centre in
Meloneras in the south of the island. The idea of tapas is to serve lots of
small dishes so that you can sample the delicious fl avours of traditional
Spanish cuisine. It’s a custom in Spain for friends to get together for lunch
or dinner and share a few tapas while sipping a glass of sangria or beer.
Bandera is the only place in Meloneras to focus on the Spanish tapas
idea and this makes us stand out from the other restaurants. And with our
chic, urban style, we are quite different from some of the other eateries.
For those who prefer to eat something more substantial, Bandera offers
a superb menu with salads, meats, fi sh and
a daily chef’s special. We are open every
day, from 11am until 1am. Bandera has a
covered terrace of 45 seats and inside there
is a cosy bar with 20 seats.
BANDERA TAPAS & COPAS, COSTA MELONERAS,
TEL: +34 928 146 831, WWW.BANDERATAPASYCOPAS.COM
GARBOS UNFORGETABLE
Experience an unforgettable night in Gran Canaria where your waiters are
international artists who entertain you during your meal.
Rockin’ All Over The World showcases some of the greatest rock music ever
written. You’ll hear rock from the Rolling Stones, Genesis AC/DC and more.
Things slow down and become more romantic with Foreigner and Robert
Palmer. And David Bowie and Robbie Williams hits fi nish the evening off.
By the end of our fabulous show you’ll fi nd out why our international
artists enjoy a standing ovation every night!
So the moment you hit the island, book an evening at Garbo’s. When
booking with us do not forget to say that you fl ew with Ryanair. You will get
a nice discount!
GARBOS UNFORGETABLE, BAHÍA FELIZ, TEL: +34 928 157 060, WWW.GARBOS.ES
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AUSTRIA
NUMBER CRUNCHER
38.5
Innsbruck
The percentage of Austrians who are active skiers
– 43% of Austrian men and 34% of women.
EAT: LANDGASTHAUS
PLANOTZENHOF
This family-run restaurant serves regional
meals in a gorgeous location and features
a tremendous view of the city from either
the garden or the 100-year-old veranda. All
meat, milk, cream, potatoes, salads, herbs
and vegetables are from the family’s farm.
30 PLANOTZENHOFSTRASSE,
TEL: +43 (0)512 274017
DANCE: CAFE-BAR PLATEAU
One of the most famous pubs in town,
this place boasts a great atmosphere and
entertaining music and is particularly
liked among people who are not ready for
bed at 2am. In fact, that’s about the time
when the Plateau becomes interesting.
51 VIADUKTBOGEN,
TEL: +43 (0)512 585334
STAY: GRAUER BAR HOTEL
This stylish, central hotel features a
wellness centre offering a panoramic view
of the surrounding mountains. Facilities
include a swimming pool, sauna, steam
bath, solarium and fi tness room.
5-7 UNIVERSITATSSTRASSE,
TEL: +43 (0)512 59240,
WWW.INNSBRUCK-HOTELS.AT
SEE: BERGISEL SKI JUMP
The dramatic Olympic ski-jumping facility
(pictured) offers a dizzying perspective
from its terrace, 250m above Innsbruck.
The 360° view takes in the spot where the
world’s fi rst ski jump took place in 1927.
3 BERGISELWEG, TEL: +43 (0)512
589259, WWW.BERGISEL.INFO
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EAT: CARPE DIEM
FINEST FINGER FOOD
Stylish but down-to-earth, Carpe Diem
combines a bar, a restaurant and an
ingenious approach to fi nger food. The
speciality is the savoury snacks served in
small, home-baked cones (pictured).
50 GETREIDEGASSE, TEL: +43 (0)662
848800, WWW.FINESTFINGERFOOD.COM
DRINK: AFRO CAFE
Simultaneously trendy and unconcerned
with being trendy, Afro Café is all colourful
furniture and music as eclectic as the
clientele. For a souvenir, head into the
shop part at the back, which sells coffees,
teas, bags and cushions.
5 BURGERSPITALPLATZ, TEL: +49 (0)662
844888, WWW.AFROCOFFEE.COM
STAY: HOTEL SACHER
The most prestigious name in Austria,
this hotel boasts regal luxury, especially in
the ultra-comfortable rooms and elegant
piano bar, plus a list of big-name guests a
mile long. Be sure to drop into the café for
an authentic slice of Sachertorte.
5 SCHWARZSTRASSE, TEL: +43 (0)662
889770, WWW.SACHER.COM
SKI: KAPRUN
A 90-minute drive south-west of Salzburg
is the excellent ski resort of Kaprun, at the
foot of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. With runs
to suit beginner to advanced skiers and
cosy accommodation such as the Gasthof
Mitteregger and Hotel Kaprunerhof, this is
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DRINK: KOLAR BEISL
A rustic Viennese pub located in one
of Vienna’s oldest residential houses,
offering delicious fi lled pita sandwiches.
A must for beer lovers.
5 KLEEBLATTGASSE, TEL: +43 (0)1 533
5225, WWW.KOLAR-BEISL.AT
DANCE: U4
The U4 is to Vienna what the Ministry of
Sound is to London. The infamous club
is where trends are lived and legends are
created. Austrian Rock Me Amadeus star
Falco played a big role in the history of the
club, and former guests include Nirvana,
Grace Jones, Prince and Johnny Depp.
222 SCHONBRUNNER STRASSE,
TEL: +43 (0)1 817 1192
STAY: WOMBAT’S VIENNA
The low-cost Austrian hostel chain
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SEE: MUSEUMSQUARTIER
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contemporary architecture, cultural
institutions and art and recreational
facilities in a single, spectacular location.
1-5 MUSEUMSPLATZ,
TEL: +43 (0)1 523 5881, WWW.MQW.AT
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FRANCE
NUMBER CRUNCHER
14
The number of years François Mitterrand
was president of France.
Bordeaux
EAT: C’YUSHA
This arty, Asian-infl uenced eatery is a
family affair: the name combines the fi rst
names of the chef (Pierrick Célibert) and
his daughters Yuna and Sharleen. Célibert
did time with several giants of French
cuisine before opening here, and it shows.
12 RUE AUSONE, TEL: +33 (0)5 5669 8970,
WWW.CYUSHA.COM
SIP: BAR A VIN
Located in the headquarters of the
Bordeaux Wine Council, an 18th-century
building fi lled with tapestries and stainedglass,
this (pictured) is not just any wine
bar. Samples of the local product are
served in style at budget-friendly prices.
3 COURS DU 30 JUILLET, TEL: +33 (0)5
5600 4347, HTTP://BARAVIN.BORDEAUX.COM
STAY: HOTEL LA TOUR INTENDANCE
This former mansion has been
transformed into airy lodgings featuring
lots of natural fabrics, blonde wood,
exposed stone walls and high ceilings.
A graceful combination of old and new.
16 RUE DE LA VIEILLE TOUR,
TEL: +33 (0)5 5644 5656,
WWW.HOTEL-TOUR-INTENDANCE.COM
SEE: THE QUAYS
After years of traffi c jams due to
construction, Bordeaux’s citizens can
fi nally enjoy the magnifi cent end result:
the banks of the Garronne have been
transformed into a splendid pedestrian
ramble, dotted with parks, cafés, open-air
markets, cultural centres and shops.
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EAT: CAFE DES EPICES
Chef Arnaud Carton de Grammont
presides in the open kitchen at this
happening restaurant. The limited menu
changes daily, but that doesn’t bother
fans, who book far in advance in the hope
of scoring a table under the olive trees on
the chic outdoor terrace.
4 RUE DU LACYDON, TEL: +33 (0)4 9191
2269, WWW.CAFEDESEPICES.COM
DRINK: OM CAFE
This blue-and-white bar is a temple to one
of the city’s most prized possessions: the
Olympique de Marseille football team, or
“OM”. You can eat or drink here anytime,
but there’s an unforgettable ambiance
on game nights, when the beloved team’s
matches are aired on 13 wide-screen TVs.
3 QUAI DES BELGES, TEL: +33 (0)4 9133 8033
STAY: HOTEL LE CORBUSIER
In the 1940s, legendary architect
Le Corbusier designed La Cité Radieuse
(pictured), a utopian urban habitat that
included 337 apartments, shops, schools
and this hotel, still open today. The rooms,
though not luxurious, are fascinating and
some offer views of the sea.
280 BOULEVARD MICHELET, TEL: +33 (0)4
9116 7800, WWW.HOTELLECORBUSIER.COM
SEE: L’ESTAQUE
A short bus ride from the centre of
Marseille, this tiny fi shing village has
managed to keep its sense of self. If you
want authenticity, you can’t do much
better than a pastis in a café on the port.
WWW.ESTAQUE.COM
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Paris
EAT: TABLE 28
After wowing the Paris food scene with
Spring, Daniel Rose, the American selftaught
chef, has opened a new restaurant
featuring a rotisserie that produces
perfectly roasted poultry, lamb and pork.
28 RUE DE LA TOUR D’AUVERGNE,
TEL: +33 (0)6 4287 7964,
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SIP: CHOCOLATERIE
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Famed for his extraordinary talent,
Jacques Genin has recently opened this
tea room in an ancient building in the
Marais. Expect classic pastries, as well as
phenomenal chocolates (pictured).
133 RUE DE TURENNE,
TEL: +33 (0)1 4577 2901
STAY: MAISON ZEN
Just a stone’s throw from the bustling
Place de la Bastille, this serene Zen centre
rents out small but spotless apartments
at affordable weekly rates. You’ll need
to take your shoes off and refrain from
smoking, but meditation is not required.
35 RUE DE LYON, TEL: +33 (0)1 7711 1336,
WWW.MAISONZEN.COM
SEE: MUSEE QUAI BRANLY
Say what you will about Jean Nouvel’s
wacky architecture, but there’s no denying
that the collections at this recent addition
to Paris’ museum scene are exquisite. The
traditional arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and
the Americas are vividly presented.
37 QUAI BRANLY, TEL: +33 (0)1 5661 7000,
WWW.QUAIBRANLY.FR
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For our full route map visit www.ryanair.com TEXT BY MATT ROBINSON
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GERMANY
NUMBER CRUNCHER
1040
Berlin
EAT: YUMCHA HEROES
The fare at this snazzy nouveau-Chinese
dumplings diner certainly won’t leave you
dangling from a ledge when it comes to
rescuing your fl agging appetite. Sadly, for
all their superhuman qualities, the house
dumplings aren’t served in superhuman
quantities – and start at €4.50 for four.
8 WEINBERGSWEG, TEL: +49 (0)30 7621
3035, WWW.YUMCHAHEROES.DE
STAY: CASA CAMPER
Casa Camper Berlin takes the relaxed
rhythm and minimalist décor of its sister
hotel in Barcelona and transplants it
fi rmly in Berlin’s Mitte district (pictured),
close to all the major sights.
1 WEINMEISTERSTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)30
2000 3410, WWW.CASACAMPER.COM
BATHE: STADTBAD NEUKOLLN
Reminiscent of a bygone era of sensual
immersion, the Stadtbad Neukölln, with
its neo-Corinthian columns and gargoyles,
echoes much further back than its 1914
birth date. Every fi rst and third Friday of
the month the sauna and pool stay open
until 1am, which means midnight bathing.
3 GANGHOFERSTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)30 6824
9812, WWW.BERLINERBAEDERBETRIEBE.DE
SEE: BERLINALE
Berlin’s annual Berlinale Film Festival
attracts the cream of the international
fi lm crop… and their screaming obsessed
fans. If you’re not one of them, beware
as the city is turned into a wanton
playground of paparazzi chaos.
TEL: +49 (0)30 259200, WWW.BERLINALE.DE
FLY TO BERLIN (SCHONEFELD) FROM NINE
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EAST MIDLANDS
The year Germany’s oldest Brewery,
Weihenstephan, was founded.
Frankfurt
EAT: IVORY CLUB
That such a gaudy celebration of
colonialist culture and cuisine as the
aptly titled Ivory Club (pictured) should
be based in the banking capital of Europe
needs no explaining. But for all its brilliant
inappropriateness, Ivory Club does serve
up a breathtaking beef vindaloo.
15 TAUNUSANLAGE, TEL: +49 (0)69 7706
7767, WWW.IVORY-CLUB.DE
JAVA TIME: WACKER’S KAFFEE
Wacker’s Kaffee is going stronger than
ever almost 100 years after serving up
its fi rst haul of roasted java. Sought out
by locals and out-of-towners alike, be
prepared for a wait – it’s worth it.
47 MITTELWEG, TEL: +49 (0)69 550242,
WWW.WACKERS-KAFFEE.DE
STAY: STEIGENBERGER
HOTEL METROPOLITAN
This is just one of a handful of reasons
that “Mainhatten” has acquired the
reputation for high style that it deserves.
From the elegant façade to the granite
baths, the Metro oozes decadence.
6 POSTSTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)69 506 0700,
WWW.STEIGENBERGER.COM
SEE: BALI IN FOCUS
Showcasing 112 images from three
generations of Balinese snappers, the Bali
in Focus exhibition at Frankfurt’s Museum
of World Culture is enough to leave even
the notoriously well-travelled Germans
salivating for foreign lands.
37 SCHAUMAINKAI, TEL: +49 (0)69 2123
5913, WWW.MDW-FRANKFURT.DE
FLY TO FRANKFURT (HAHN) FROM 48
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING LANZAROTE
Hamburg
EAT: DANIEL WISCHER
Battering fi sh since 1924, Daniel Wischer
is an establishment of much repute in
Hamburg – a city fabled for its fresh fi sh
markets – and has throngs of followers.
Like a real English chippy, except classier.
12 SPITALER STRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)40
3252 5815, WWW.DANIELWISCHER.DE
DRINK: LUBA LUFT
If Luba Luft were eveningwear it would be
a tailored suit, made of peeling wallpaper.
This tiny kiezbar resembles a tastefully
attired 1970s living room transformed
into an unpretentious cocktail lounge,
complete with pod-like space chairs.
2-4 AM BRUNNENHOF, TEL: +49 (0)176
4819 4332, WWW.LUBALUFT.DE
STAY: SOFITEL HAMBURG
ALTER WALL
Perched on one of Hamburg’s central
canals and serviced by its own pier, this
modern fi ve-star wellness hotel is striped
in French fl air. Well placed for navigating
Hamburg’s downtown trails, it also houses
a splendid restaurant, Le Bistro.
40 ALTER WALL, TEL: +49 (0)40 369500,
WWW.SOFITEL.COM
SEE: VIEWS OF HAMBURG
An exploration of the Hanseatic infl uence
on early modernism. Some 80 paintings
by artists ranging from Max Liebermann
to Andreas Feiniger (pictured) are on
display as part of the Kunsthalle’s Views
of Hamburg extravaganza.
GLOCKENGIESSERWALL, TEL: +49 (0)40 4281
3120-0, WWW.HAMBURGER-KUNSTHALLE.DE
FLY TO HAMBURG (LUBECK) FROM NINE
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING MILAN (BERGAMO)
CURRENCY EURO
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OUR LADY’S SHRINE, CO. MAYO, IRELAND
Tel: +353 (0) 94 9388100 | Fax: +353 (0) 94 9388295
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Eve of the Immaculate Conception
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Tel: 0161 819 2558 | Email: knockshrineoffi ce@btconnect.com
For a wide range of Religious Books & Souvenirs you can now shop online at: www.knock-shrine.ie/shop
KNOCK MUSEUM Captures the compelling story of
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witnessed this extraordinary event and the stories of the many
pilgrims who have come to Knock since then.
Opening Hours: May-Oct: 10am - 6pm daily • Nov-April: 12pm - 4pm
Email: museum@knock-shrine.ie | Tel: +353 (0) 94 9375034
Ideal base for touring the West
• 70 En-Suite Bedrooms
• 150 Seater Conference Centre
• Four Seasons Restaurant
• Groups welcome
• Courtesy coach to/from Knock Airport
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Ryanair Two-Minute Guides
IRELAND
NUMBER CRUNCHER
1948
Athlone
EAT: THE OLIVE GROVE
Great-value Irish nosh with a continental
twist in the heart of the Midlands. Sit on
the terrace and enjoy wonderful views
of the Shannon while Gael Bradbury and
Gary Hughes serve up appetising but
unpretentious food with a homely twist.
CUSTUME PIER, TEL: +353 (0)90 647
6946, WWW.THEOLIVEGROVE.IE
DRINK: SEAN’S BAR
Dating back to 900, this traditional pub
in the centre of Athlone’s west bank is
Ireland’s oldest shebeen, according to
Guinness World Records. Popular with
locals and tourists alike, the Irish music
sessions are legendary.
13 MAIN STREET,
TEL: +353 (0)90 649 2358
The year of Ireland’s fi rst Grand Slam in
rugby’s Five Nations (now Six Nations).
STAY: WINEPORT LODGE
Set on the beautiful shores of Lough Ree,
this stylish boutique hotel (pictured) is
the last word in luxury – it even has its
own private marina. All 29 bedrooms have
lake views, west-facing balconies and are
decorated around a wine-related theme.
GLASSON, TEL: +353 (0)90 643 9010,
WWW.WINEPORT.IE
GO: VIKING TOURS
Hop aboard Michael McDonnell’s replica
Viking boat for a unique view of Ireland’s
largest river, the majestic Shannon. Relive
300 years of Viking history on a voyage
into Lough Ree or down river to the
monastic settlement at Clonmacnoise.
7 ST MARY’S PLACE,
TEL: +353 (0)86 262 1136
FLY TO SHANNON FROM 20 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING GRAN CANARIA AND KRAKOW
Dublin
EAT: BEL CIBO
Ireland meets Italy in this modern, glassfronted
eaterie. The beef carpaccio with
parmesan, rocket and lemon dressing is
like mama used to make it and, if you have
a sweet tooth, be sure to try the tiramisu.
UNIT 11, BLOCK A, SMITHFIELD,
TEL: +353 (0)1 874 8733
DRINK: THE PORTERHOUSE
This stylish microbrewery, Dublin’s fi rst,
offers a wide selection of its own ales,
lagers and stouts in its fl agship bar south
of the Liffey. Sample the Oyster Stout – it
really is made with fresh oysters.
16-18 PARLIAMENT STREET,
TEL: +353 (0)1 679 8847,
WWW.PORTERHOUSEBREWCO.COM
STAY: CAMDEN COURT HOTEL
Dublin isn’t cheap but this recently
renovated three-star is well within
most budgets. Rooms are stylish and
surprisingly spacious, and its location
– among up-and-coming Camden Street’s
trendy bars and clubs – is hard to beat.
CAMDEN STREET, TEL: +353 (0)1 475
9666, WWW.CAMDENCOURTHOTEL.COM
VISIT: KILMAINHAM GAOL
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Ireland’s very own Alcatraz, from 1796 to
1924 Kilmainham Gaol (pictured) was the
fi nal stop for many an Irish rebel. Take the
guided tour, which fi nishes at the stonebreakers
yard in which Patrick Pearse and
James Connolly were executed in 1916.
KILMAINHAM, TEL: +353 (0)1 453 5984,
WWW.HERITAGEIRELAND.IE
FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 79 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING ALMERIA, BILLUND AND GDANSK
Ennis
EAT: ENNIS GOURMET STORE
Run by French chef David Lasbleye
and his Irish partner, Anne Leyden, this
wonderful French-style bistro serves light
bites, sumptuous cakes, superb coffee
and wines. The bacon and brie baguette is
the perfect brunch-time treat.
1 BARRACK STREET, TEL: +353 (0)65 684
3314, WWW.ENNISGOURMET.COM
STAY: OLD GROUND HOTEL.
Set within private gardens in the centre of
town, this ivy-clad, 18th-century manor
house (pictured) is one of Ireland’s bestknown
provincial hotels. Pine furnishing gives
the rooms a homely feel, while the hotel pub,
Poet’s Corner, is an Ennis institution.
O’CONNELL STREET, TEL: +353 (0)65 682
8127, WWW.FLYNNHOTELS.COM
VISIT: ANTHONY DALY
SPORTS SHOP
Hurling is an obsession in the Banner
County, and this sports shop, owned by
former Clare All Ireland-winning hurler
Anthony Daly, is just the place to pick up
your fi rst camán and sliotar (that’s a bat
and ball to you and me).
36 O’CONNELL STREET,
TEL: +353 (0)65 682 3722
GO: BURREN PERFUMERY.
With more than 700 species of fl owering
plants, the landscape of the Burren is
a perfumer’s dream. About 30km from
Ennis, this exquisite perfumery boasts a
herb garden and organic tea rooms.
CARRON VILLAGE, TEL: +353 (0)65 708
9102, WWW.BURRENPERFUMERY.COM
FLY TO SHANNON FROM 20 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BRISTOL AND NANTES
CURRENCY EURO
POPULATION 4.2 MILLION
LANGUAGE ENGLISH & IRISH GAELIC
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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.
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.
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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Ryanair Two-Minute Guides
ITALY
NUMBER CRUNCHER
The number of platforms at Milano Centrale train station,
one of the grandest (and busiest) in the country.
24
Milan
EAT: PANE E ACQUA
This trendy restaurant – part of a fashion
and design gallery – is decked out with
quirky furniture, with food to match. The
delicious risottos and seafood from chef
Francesco Passalacqua make this perfect
for a romantic night out, or you could just
pop in for the gourmet breakfast.
14 VIA MATTEO BANDELLO, TEL: +39 02
4819 8622, WWW.PANEACQUA.COM
STAY: HOTEL DE LA VILLE
Facing the Royal Palace of Savoy in
Monza, just outside Milan, this 19thcentury
hotel (pictured) has been run by
the Nardi family for generations. Attention
to detail is evident from the stunning
rooms to the award-winning restaurant.
15 VIALE REGINA MARGHERITA DI
SAVOIA, TEL: +39 039 39421,
WWW.HOTELDELAVILLE.COM
SHOP: SERMONETA GLOVES
You have to hand it to this glove shop,
which started out in Rome in the 1960s
and now has stores as far afi eld as New
York. Women love the chic patterns and
comfy linings, while men can pick up
driving gloves and other classic designs.
46 VIA DELLA SPIGA, TEL: +39 02 7631
7961, WWW.SERMONETAGLOVES.COM
SEE: VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO
Once home to a wealthy industrial family,
the rooms of this 1930s villa offer a
window into the past. The art collection
includes works by Canaletto and Tiepolo.
14 VIA MOZART, TEL: +39 02 467 615 296,
WWW.FONDOAMBIENTE.IT
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DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BILLUND AND FEZ
Perugia
EAT: LA TAVERNA
Featuring candlelit tables tucked under
barrel-vaulted ceilings, La Taverna serves
up delicious antipasti and hearty mains
such as baked piglet’s ankle, and salt cod
with raisins and pine nuts. It also employs
that old favourite, the bulging dessert trolley.
8 VIA DELLE STREGHE, TEL: +39 075 572
4128, WWW.RISTORANTELATAVERNA.COM
STAY: RESIDENZA D’EPOCA
SAN CRISPINO
This medieval complex (pictured) in
Assisi has seven luxury suites and offers
wonderful views over the town’s rooftops
and surrounding countryside. Enjoy
satellite TV and high-speed internet, while
still using old lamps and candleholders.
ASSISI, TEL: +39 075 815 5124,
WWW.ASSISIWELLNESS.COM
SHOP: BRUNELLO CUCINELLI
The factory outlet of top cashmere label
Brunello Cucinelli combines not only great
discounts but scenic views, too. It sits
right on the main square of Solomeo, a
tiny village just outside Perugia.
6 PIAZZA DALLA CHIESA, SOLOMEO, TEL:
+39 075 697071, WWW.BRUNELLOCUCINELLI.IT
SEE: SALA DEI NOTARI
Part of the vast civic Palazzo dei Priori, the
“Notaries’ Hall” was built in the late 13th
century and has beautiful Romanesque
arches. It’s free to get in, so climb the
steps from Piazza IV Novembre to admire
the biblical and mythical scenes.
PIAZZA IV NOVEMBRE, PALAZZO DEI
PRIORI, TEL: +39 075 577 2339
FLY TO PERUGIA FROM BARCELONA
(GIRONA) AND LONDON (STANSTED)
Verona
EAT: TRATTORIA AL POMPIERE
Old photos line the walls at the “Fireman”,
one of the oldest trattorie in town. Tuck
into the large selection of cured meats
and cheeses, then try specialities like
braised beef ravioli, and horse with
polenta – all cooked to perfection.
5 VICOLO REGINA D’UNGHERIA, TEL: +39
045 803 0537, WWW.ALPOMPIERE.COM
DRINK: CAFFE FILIPPINI
Step back in time at this romantic café on
Piazza Erbe, a favourite meeting spot since
1901. Drop in for an espresso overlooking
the historic square before heading off to
see Romeo and Juliet’s balcony.
26 PIAZZA ERBE, TEL: +39 045 800 4549,
WWW.CAFFEFILIPPINI.IT
STAY: BYBLOS ART HOTEL
Filled with modern artworks, futuristic
furniture and touches of baroque, this
fi ve-star design hotel (pictured) is sure to
impress. A 15th-century villa just outside
Verona, it’s perfect as a base for exploring
the local wine area, or simply for relaxing
in its superb spa and restaurant.
78 VIA CEDRARE, TEL: +39 045 685 5555,
WWW.BYBLOSARTHOTEL.COM
SEE: GIARDINO GIUSTI
Open to the public since the late 1500s,
these Italianate gardens – the grounds of
a Renaissance palazzo – are laden with
grottos, statues and a maze. The tranquil
pathways and lush cypresses make it the
perfect spot for a winter’s stroll.
2 VIA GIARDINO GIUSTI,
TEL: +39 045 803 4029
FLY TO VERONA (BRESCIA) FROM THREE
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALGHERO (SARDINIA)
CURRENCY EURO
POPULATION 60 MILLION
LANGUAGE ITALIAN
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POLAND
NUMBER CRUNCHER
600
Gdansk
The fine, in Polish zloty, that two bird-brained British tourists had to pay after “tossing
pigeons” in Krakow’s Market Square in October 2009, according to the Krakow Post.
EAT: CAFE SANATORIUM
Russian offi cers were once sent to Sopot
to breathe the salty air, build sandcastles
and generally recuperate. Today, at the
Café Sanatorium (pictured), treatment
comes in the form of English breakfasts,
pancakes and pasta dishes sure to revitalise
the most hungover of holiday-makers.
8-10 UL GRUNWALDZKA, SOPOT, TEL: +48
58 550 0001, WWW.SANATORIUMSOPOT.COM
DRINK: STACJA DE LUXE
A converted petrol station, this highly
original pit stop is a choice place for
refuelling in the Tri-city. Polished chrome,
red leather and a hint of Americana form
the backdrop for a riveting race through
the slippery chicane of Polish vodka.
22 ALEJA GRUNWALDZKA, TEL: +48 58
345 0005, WWW.STACJADELUXE.PL
SEE: THE CRANE
“Zuraw”, Gdansk’s medieval crane, is that
bizarre-looking building on the harbour
which, back in the Middle Ages, used to
load cargo and raise masts on ships. Now
its image adorns postcards and its interior
houses a branch of the Maritime Museum.
67-68 UL SZEROKA, TEL: +48 58 301 6938
VISIT: HEL
Fancy a trip to Hel and back? This
beautiful sandy peninsula has a marina
and fi shing museum as well as numerous
cafés and bars in which to kick back and
muse over the majesty of the sea. The
(extremely) brave can don their wetsuits
for some windsurfi ng.
WWW.HEL.PL
FLY TO GDANSK FROM 10 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BREMEN AND OSLO (RYGGE)
Rzeszow
EAT: VASCO DA GAMA
This Spanish restaurant may have got the
name wrong (Vasco Da Gama was the
Portuguese explorer!) but at least they got
the kitchen right. Figs wrapped in serrano
ham, and chorizo in red wine evoke the
pueblos of Pais Vasco, while jugs of sangria
evoke the bars of Benidorm.
4 UL KOPERNIKA, TEL: +48 17 853 6677,
WWW.VASCODAGAMA.RZESZOW.PL
DRINK: CHILLI KLUB
Palm trees and even the odd hammock
grace the interior of this swish venue
(pictured), where good-looking customers
congregate to down cocktails and feel
smug. At weekends things spice up a little,
with cheesy house enticing many a highheel
onto the dancefl oor.
12 UL KOPERNIKA, TEL: +48 17 853 2555,
WWW.CHILLIKLUB.PL
SEE: MARKET SQUARE (RYNEK)
Rynek is a cracking feast of architectural
wonders. Check out the Town Hall, under
which you’ll fi nd a warren of underground
passages to explore, then visit the
fascinating Ethnographical Museum
(Rynek 6, www.muzeum.rzeszow.pl).
RYNEK
VISIT: LANCUT CASTLE
One of Poland’s premier attractions,
Lancut Castle will give visitors a real feel
for how the Polish aristocracy lived it up
in the 17th century. You can even take a
carriage ride around the grounds.
1 UL ZAMKOWA, LANCUT, TEL: +48 17 225
2008, WWW.ZAMEK-LANCUT.PL
FLY TO RZESZOW FROM SEVEN
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING LIVERPOOL
Wroclaw
EAT: SANKT PETERSBURG
Stripy upholstery, wood panels and liveried
staff contribute to the upmarket vibe at
this Russian joint. Splash out on the goose
fi llet à la Pushkin for 69PLN, followed by
Catherine the Great stuffed plums.
14-15 UL IGIELNA, TEL: +48 71 341 8084,
WWW.SANKTPETERSBURG.PL
DRINK: CZESKI FILM PUB
Thankfully, an encyclopaedic knowledge
of Czech fi lms is not required to rock up
to this cheap and cheerful student bar
lurking near the Rynek. If you’ve had all
the tatanki (vodka and apple juice) you
can handle, the bar also does a fi ne line in
pancakes and pierogi.
2 UL KIELBASNICZA, TEL: +48 71 342 2549
STAY: HOTEL SARASWATI
An idyllic retreat in the mountains outside
Wroclaw, Hotel Saraswati (pictured) is a
Polish spa hotel with a touch of Eastern
Zen. Bollywood parties and the artistic
spirit of an ashram accompany hi-tech
health and beauty treatments.
2 UL NOWOMIEJSKA (IN POBIEDNA),
TEL: +48 75 784 5243,
WWW.SARASWATIHOTEL.COM
VISIT: CENTENNIAL HALL
This bruiser of a building may be as easy
on the eye as a Pacquiao left hook, but it
is a masterpiece of engineering ingenuity
and graces the UNESCO heritage list. It’s
worth buying a ticket to a major event just
to see the sci-fi modernist interior.
1 UL WYSTAWOWA, TEL: +48 71 347 5150,
WWW.HALALUDOWA.WROC.PL
FLY TO WROCLAW FROM 14 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING ROME (CIAMPINO) AND SHANNON
CURRENCY ZLOTY
POPULATION 38.1 MILLION
LANGUAGE POLISH
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Casas Heddy, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote • www.casasheddy.no • + 47 33 39 88 88 or + 34 928 511125

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SPAIN
NUMBER CRUNCHER
23
The number of top international news programmes – including ABC, CBS and Fox News (US), BBC News (UK)
and TF1 (France) – Televisión Española’s Telediario 2 beat to win the Media Tenor “TV News Award” for 2009.
Denia
EAT: EL POBLET
Though chef and owner Quique Dacosta
has two more restaurants under his apron,
his professionalism hasn’t been diluted.
This remains the jewel in the crown of his
empire, and one of the best restaurants in
the Alicante province.
CARRETERA LES MARINES, KM 3,
TEL: +34 965 784179, WWW.ELPOBLET.COM
DRINK: BAR HELIOS
Overlooking the characteristically rocky
shores of Denia’s coast, you’ll be pleased
that you’re chilling out with a relaxing
drink – and perhaps the freshly caught
fi sh of the day – while kite surfers risk life
and limb for your amusement.
169 PARTIDA ROTES, TEL: +34 965 785318
STAY: EL RASET
Though not the most glamorous hotel
around, this understated three-star wins
top marks for intimacy. Lying within
earshot of the lapping Mediterranean
and walking distance from the harbour,
its 20 rooms are individually styled and
attended by a small team of friendly staff.
1 BELLAVISTA, TEL: +34 965 786564,
WWW.HOTELELRASET.COM
WALK: MOUNT MONTGO
NATURAL PARK
If you don’t fancy trudging 753m
above sea level to its peak, take one of
the signposted, short-distance trails
(pictured) that range from low to medium
diffi culty around Mount Montgó. The
views out to sea are stunning.
WWW.DENIA.NET
FLY TO ALICANTE FROM 56 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING AARHUS AND SANTANDER
Las Palmas
EAT: BODEGON DON
JUAN PACHICHI
A popular tapas bar near the city’s main
beach where large plates of ham and
cheese are literally Frisbeed across tables
by owner Santi. Well, you don’t get a fan
page on Facebook for nothing.
51 CALLE MARTINEZ DE ESCOBAR, PLAYA
DE LAS CANTERAS, TEL: +34 928 260847
DRINK: CHARLESTON CAFE
Live jazz and mellow grooves fi ll the roster
every week at this legendary late-night
bar. Laid-back afternoon coffees are not
to be forgotten either, and will give you
the best chance to meet the mascot:
Josephine the pig.
14 CALLE BUENOS AIRES, TEL: +34 928
372492, WWW.CHARLESTONCAFE.INFO
STAY: HOTEL SANTA CATALINA
Walking distance from the Pueblo Canaria,
an architectural marvel preserved in all
its glory, this fi ve-star (pictured) is the
perfect retreat from the bustle of the city
centre. Built in 1890, it has since been
declared a Historical Artistic Monument.
227 LEON Y CASTILLO, TEL: +34 928
243040, WWW.HOTELSANTACATALINA.COM
SEE: CENTRO ATLANTICO DE
ARTE MODERNO
Situated on one of the most iconic streets
in Las Palmas – that appears to run
directly into the Atlantic – this art hub has
a constantly changing exhibition schedule
and attracts big-name international artists.
11 CALLE DE LOS BALCONES,
TEL: +34 928 311800, WWW.CAAM.NET
FLY TO GRAN CANARIA FROM 18
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BOURNEMOUTH
Seville
STAY: HOTEL CASA IMPERIAL
This 16th-century mansion takes
pride of place in the city’s old town.
The lush interior patio, arched arcades
and paraphernalia spanning centuries
combine to create a uniquely opulent
Andalusian atmosphere.
29 IMPERIAL, TEL: +34 95 450 0300,
WWW.CASAIMPERIAL.COM
DRINK: ABRIL
Opened in 2005, this stylish club and bar
is now an established stop-off for latenight
lounging. The design is inspired by
New York’s Studio 54 and The Loft, and so
is the anything-goes attitude. Come here
to see and be seen.
118 AVENIDA LUIS MONTOTO, TEL: +34 95
457 1072, WWW.ABRIL-SEVILLA.COM
DON’T MISS: FERIA DE SEVILLA
Dating back to 1847, this is the largest
annual fi esta in the Andalusia region,
turning its capital into a huge fairground
of brightly-coloured tents and dresses.
Get ready for drinking, dancing, eating
and more dancing.
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
SOMETHING STEAMY:
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Take the aches and pains out of a day
on the hoof at this luxurious Arabesque
bathhouse in Santa Cruz (pictured).
Experience the salt-water bath, the Room
of a Thousand Showers and invigorating
hot (40°C) and cold (16°C) baths.
15 CALLE AIRE, TEL: +34 95 501 0025,
WWW.AIREDESEVILLA.COM
FLY TO SEVILLE FROM 17 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING MARRAKESH AND PISA (FLORENCE)
CURRENCY EURO
POPULATION 46.6 MILLION
LANGUAGE SPANISH
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UNITED KINGDOM
NUMBER CRUNCHER
The percentage of Brits that
admit to lying about their age.
36
Birmingham
EAT: PURNELL’S
Recently named AA Restaurant of the Year
for England, and awarded a Michelin star
last January, it has been an exciting 12
months for this inventive restaurant. Chef
Glynn Purnell’s signature dishes include
poached egg yolk with smoked haddock
milk foam and cornfl akes.
55 CORNWALL STREET, TEL: +44 (0)121
212 9799, WWW.PURNELLSRESTAURANT.COM
DRINK: THE JEKYLL & HYDE
Modelling itself on the Victorian gin parlour,
the Jekyll & Hyde (pictured) boasts the
best collection of gins in town and will
often garnish the drink with cucumbers
and saffron. Learn more at the gin evening,
on the fi rst Monday of the month.
28 STEELHOUSE LANE, TEL: +44 (0)121
236 0345, WWW.THEJEKYLLANDHYDE.CO.UK
STAY: MALMAISON BIRMINGHAM
With suites that would please Louis XIV
were he alive today, this is a sumptuous
modern feast of comfort. Book a love
suite package and you’ll also receive
champagne, strawberries and candles.
ONE WHARFSIDE STREET, TEL: 44 (0)121
246 5000, WWW.MALMAISON.COM
SEE: MUSEUM OF THE
JEWELLERY QUARTER
Birmingham has a rich past as the centre
of Britain’s jewellery industry. Smith &
Pepper’s workshop closed in 1981, but
now allows visitors a glimpse into the
history of this fascinating craft.
75-79 VYSE STREET, TEL: +44 (0)121 554
3598, WWW.BMAG.ORG.UK
FLY TO BIRMINGHAM FROM 28
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING GRENOBLE (LYON)
Bristol
EAT: CASAMIA
Slightly out of the way in the northern
suburbs of Bristol, Casamia is
nevertheless well worth a visit, having
been awarded the city’s only Michelin
Star in 2009. Expect sophisticated Italian
cuisine, complete with homemade breads.
38 HIGH STREET, TEL :+44 (0)117 959
2884, WWW.CASAMIARESTAURANT.CO.UK
DRINK: TANTRIC JAZZ
With live music four nights per week,
this friendly, candlelit joint is a perfect
alternative to soulless, chrome-plated
modern bars. Go with a group of friends
and let the blues or jazz musicians set
the tone for the evening.
39-41 ST NICHOLAS STREET, TEL: +44
(0)117 940 2304, WWW.TANTRIC-JAZZ.CO.UK
STAY: THE AVON GORGE HOTEL
As the name suggests, this hotel
(pictured) is situated by the Avon Gorge,
giving it the most spectacular views in
the city. Choose between the Bridge
View rooms and the Village View rooms,
depending on what sights you want to see.
SION HILL, CLIFTON, TEL: +44 (0)117
9738 955, WWW.THEAVONGORGE.COM
LAUGH: SLAPSTICK FESTIVAL
If you like comedy, but fi nd it all a bit too
wordy, then Colston Hall is hosting the
festival for you on 21-24 January: the
Slapstick Silent Comedy Festival. The
venue also hosts regular record fairs,
concerts and theatre performances.
COLSTON HALL, COLSTON STREET, TEL:
+44 (0)117 922 3686, WWW.SLAPSTICK.ORG.UK
FLY TO BRISTOL FROM 38 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING FARO (ALGARVE) AND RIGA
London
EAT: PRINCESS OF SHOREDITCH
The Princess of Shoreditch is a twolayered
affair: cosy gastro-pub on the
bottom, intimate and swanky restaurant
up top. The mallard breast with foie gras
is a delicious main, and you can sidestep
a coffee at the end by plumping for the
espresso cheesecake instead.
76 PAUL STREET, TEL: +44 (0)20 7729 9270,
WWW.THEPRINCESSOFSHOREDITCH.COM
DRINK: MISS Q’S
Into the wilds of Earls Court comes this
new western-style pool saloon/classic
1960s rock disco, where tables and shots
are racked up at an impressive pace.
There’s also a secluded pinball room.
180-184 EARLS COURT ROAD, TEL: +44
(0)20 7370 5358, WWW.MISSQS.COM
RECOVER: THE OLD QUEEN’S HEAD
Big night? The Old Queen’s Head’s range
of hangover cocktails could be just the
trick. Try the Red Eye Remover, a vodka,
beer, tomato juice and raw egg combo
that you down in one. Opens 12 noon.
44 ESSEX ROAD, TEL: +44 (0)20 7354
9993, WWW.THEOLDQUEENSHEAD.COM
STAY: RAFAYEL ON THE LEFT BANK
A fi ve-star for the eco-conscious, this is
the world’s fi rst “green” hotel (pictured).
The hi-tech Rafayel guarantees to reduce
each guest’s carbon footprint, while
making them darned comfortable to boot.
FALCON WHARF BUILDING, 34 LOMBARD
ROAD, TEL: +44 (0)20 7301 8610,
WWW.HOTELRAFAYEL.COM
FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND
STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS
AROUND THE RYANAIR NETWORK
CURRENCY POUND
POPULATION 61 MILLION
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consumed each
year in Britain.
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On Unesco’s World Heritage List
One of the least known treasures of Cantabria
(in north Spain) is its network of caves disseminated
throughout the region. Although Altamira is the
region’s most international icon, other caves offer
tourists the possibility of seeing cave paintings and
Palaeolithic art remains directly, providing one of
the most outstanding experiences in the continent.
A world to be discovered that will undoubtedly cause
intense emotions to those who venture into their
secrets.
Nine of these caves (El Castillo Cave, Las Monedas,
Las Chimeneas, La Pasiega, El Pendo, Covalanas, La
Garma, Hornos de la Peña and Chufín), were added
on Unesco’s World Heritage List. Six of them are
open to the tourist.
Mount Castillo Archaeological Site.
Overlooking Puente Viesgo, Mount Castillo (Mount
Castle) is a limestone cone that hides a complex
labyrinth of caves used by man over at least 150,000
years. Among these caves, five of which feature
Palaeolithic cave art, we must mention El Castillo Cave
which contains one of the most singular and significant
prehistoric collections in Europe. Over 275 figures, all
corresponding to the dawn of the presence of Homo
Sapiens in Europe, represents an underground trip to
the origins of symbolic and abstract items and artistic
expression. Nearby is Las Monedas, 800 metres long,
of which 160 can be visited. The route hides an array
of stalactites, stalagmites, discs, columns, hanging
galleries and colourful formations.
Location: Puente Viesgo.Las Chimeneas and La
Pasiega also were in this mount, but they can`t be
visited.
Covalanas, the origin of film making: declared
Angeles Gonzalez- Sinde during her first speech as
Chairperson of the Film Academy at a Goya event:
“why do you like going to the pictures? What is the
point of film making? How does it signify whether
your cinema exists or not? I found the answer; not
in a cinema but in the prehistoric cave of Covalanas
in Cantabria, where the first Spanish film director
was known as the Master of Ramales and lived about
19,000 years ago. He used his fingers to paint on the
walls of the cave and took advantage of gaps and
cracks in the rock. Contrary to what certain prophets
of doom state, now that we have managed to make
images move without having to risk our lives in
dangerous caverns and half freezing to death, I do
not believe that the Celtiberians are going to let such
a mysterious and ancient invention called Spanish
film-making go unnoticed so easily. It was invented,
for your information, far before the wheel”,
she concluded. Here is a chance to share these
feelings.
Location: Ramales.
El Pendo, an outstanding ancient reredos.
In the heart of Camargo Valley, near the town of
Escobedo, we can find this cave with its wide and
monumental entrance. The outstanding feature
is the “Frieze”, a 25 metre long panel that can
be seen from any part of the main hall and that
contains, as if it were a great reredos, a score of
figures painted in red. There are twelve hinds, a
goat, a horse, two undetermined zoomorphic
figures and a number of symbols (dots, discs and
lines) that are usually separated from panels that
include quadrupeds.
Location: Escobedo. Camargo.
A boat trip to Chufín cave: located in an
idyllic spot in the Nansa River valley. Its main
hall has witnessed a number of significant human
occupation episodes about 15,500 B.C. and
some from even earlier periods. Furthermore,
prehistoric inhabitants carved figures on the
rocks. There are many hind, a bison, some possible
fish and a number of symbols. All these figures,
carved with wide and deep grooves based on
abrasion techniques, are mainly concentrated in
one panel, underneath which is a small opening
that leads into the cave.
Location: Riclones (Rionansa).
Hornos de la Peña Cave is located in the
outcrop known by the local people as Peña de los
Hornos. Facing south, the entrance stands out thanks
to its arch shape. The underground or interior area,
which is accessed through a low and narrow passage
which leads to a number of different medium-sized
rooms, contains the major artistic elements. This cave
presents one of the most complete carved collections
in the region. We can mention a number of large,
natural figures. Horses, bison, aurochs, goats, deer,
a possible reindeer and a serpentine shape comprise
this bestiary that transmits, thanks to the care
given to details (manes, fur, eyes, mouths...) by the
artist, an accurate knowledge of animal anatomy.
Location: San Felices de Buelna.
More information:
www.turismodecantabria.com
IRLANDA
EL PENDO
MONTE CASTILLO
Bruselas
BELGICA
CHUFIN

On Unesco’s World Heritage List
One of the least known treasures of Cantabria
(in north Spain) is its network of caves disseminated
throughout the region. Although Altamira is the
region’s most international icon, other caves offer
tourists the possibility of seeing cave paintings and
Palaeolithic art remains directly, providing one of
the most outstanding experiences in the continent.
A world to be discovered that will undoubtedly cause
intense emotions to those who venture into their
secrets.
Nine of these caves (El Castillo Cave, Las Monedas,
Las Chimeneas, La Pasiega, El Pendo, Covalanas, La
Garma, Hornos de la Peña and Chufín), were added
on Unesco’s World Heritage List. Six of them are
open to the tourist.
Mount Castillo Archaeological Site.
Overlooking Puente Viesgo, Mount Castillo (Mount
Castle) is a limestone cone that hides a complex
labyrinth of caves used by man over at least 150,000
years. Among these caves, five of which feature
Palaeolithic cave art, we must mention El Castillo Cave
which contains one of the most singular and significant
prehistoric collections in Europe. Over 275 figures, all
corresponding to the dawn of the presence of Homo
Sapiens in Europe, represents an underground trip to
the origins of symbolic and abstract items and artistic
expression. Nearby is Las Monedas, 800 metres long,
of which 160 can be visited. The route hides an array
of stalactites, stalagmites, discs, columns, hanging
galleries and colourful formations.
Location: Puente Viesgo.Las Chimeneas and La
Pasiega also were in this mount, but they can`t be
visited.
Covalanas, the origin of film making: declared
Angeles Gonzalez- Sinde during her first speech as
Chairperson of the Film Academy at a Goya event:
“why do you like going to the pictures? What is the
point of film making? How does it signify whether
your cinema exists or not? I found the answer; not
in a cinema but in the prehistoric cave of Covalanas
in Cantabria, where the first Spanish film director
was known as the Master of Ramales and lived about
19,000 years ago. He used his fingers to paint on the
walls of the cave and took advantage of gaps and
cracks in the rock. Contrary to what certain prophets
of doom state, now that we have managed to make
images move without having to risk our lives in
dangerous caverns and half freezing to death, I do
not believe that the Celtiberians are going to let such
a mysterious and ancient invention called Spanish
film-making go unnoticed so easily. It was invented,
for your information, far before the wheel”,
she concluded. Here is a chance to share these
feelings.
Location: Ramales.
El Pendo, an outstanding ancient reredos.
In the heart of Camargo Valley, near the town of
Escobedo, we can find this cave with its wide and
monumental entrance. The outstanding feature
is the “Frieze”, a 25 metre long panel that can
be seen from any part of the main hall and that
contains, as if it were a great reredos, a score of
figures painted in red. There are twelve hinds, a
goat, a horse, two undetermined zoomorphic
figures and a number of symbols (dots, discs and
lines) that are usually separated from panels that
include quadrupeds.
Location: Escobedo. Camargo.
A boat trip to Chufín cave: located in an
idyllic spot in the Nansa River valley. Its main
hall has witnessed a number of significant human
occupation episodes about 15,500 B.C. and
some from even earlier periods. Furthermore,
prehistoric inhabitants carved figures on the
rocks. There are many hind, a bison, some possible
fish and a number of symbols. All these figures,
carved with wide and deep grooves based on
abrasion techniques, are mainly concentrated in
one panel, underneath which is a small opening
that leads into the cave.
Location: Riclones (Rionansa).
Hornos de la Peña Cave is located in the
outcrop known by the local people as Peña de los
Hornos. Facing south, the entrance stands out thanks
to its arch shape. The underground or interior area,
which is accessed through a low and narrow passage
which leads to a number of different medium-sized
rooms, contains the major artistic elements. This cave
presents one of the most complete carved collections
in the region. We can mention a number of large,
natural figures. Horses, bison, aurochs, goats, deer,
a possible reindeer and a serpentine shape comprise
this bestiary that transmits, thanks to the care
given to details (manes, fur, eyes, mouths...) by the
artist, an accurate knowledge of animal anatomy.
Location: San Felices de Buelna.
More information:
www.turismodecantabria.com
IRLANDA
EL PENDO
MONTE CASTILLO
Bruselas
BELGICA
CHUFIN

RYANAIR

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Baggage complaints per 1,000 pax 0.29
Complaints answered
within seven days 99%
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 fl ight
departure, making it easier than ever before to avoid
airport check-in queues. The Online Check-in system
is now available in 9 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 fl y.
THE BEST PUNCTUALITY AND
THE FEWEST LOST BAGS
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.
RYANAIR NO. 1 ON-TIME
MAJOR AIRLINE IN EUROPE*
AIRLINE RANKING %
Ryanair 1 93
Lufthansa 2 85
Air France 3 83
British Airways 3 83
Aer Lingus 4 82
Iberia 5 70
easyJet 6 RTP
MAJOR AIRLINES FOR
FEWEST LOST BAGS*
AIRLINE RANKING BAGGAGE LOST
per 1,000 passengers
Ryanair 1 0.36
Lufthansa 2 11
British Airways 3 16
TAP 4 17
Air France 5 19
easyJet RTP
Aer Lingus RTP
*Source: Ryanair, Aer Lingus, easyJet and Association of European Airlines
published statistics (2009) RTP = Refused to Publish
HOW DO WE COMPARE?
STATISTICS SKY SHOP
RYANAIR: EUROPE’S GREENEST
AND CLEANEST AIRLINE
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 fl ying with Europe’s greenest
and cleanest airline. Since 1998 Ryanair has
invested over $10bn in new aircraft and now
operates the youngest most fuel effi cient
fl eet of any major airline in Europe, a fact
recently confi rmed 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 effi cient airline.
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When you book your fl ights on
TRAIN
www.ryanair.com, don’t forget all Ryanair If you are travelling into central London
tickets can now be changed, subject
we carry hugely discounted rail tickets on
to payment of a change fee and the
board, giving you signifi cant savings on
difference in fare between your original platform prices. Ask crew for available
booking and the lowest fare on the fl ight
you want to change to. Ryanair.com still
tickets on board!
offers the best value in car hire and hotels PHONE
at all of our destinations and you can book Need to call home? Our starfi sh call cards
travel insurance online before you fl y. are available to purchase on most fl ights
in denominations of €10. Ask the crew and
Since you’re booking online, why not take
advantage of Ryanair’s new credit card to
save on those international charges today!
make your purchase? You’ll fi nd full details BUS
online at www.ryanair.com. And you
Terravision Coach Tickets are sold on
continue to save money with our fi nancial board our fl ights to various destinations.
services, which include mortgages, loans, Ask cabin crew for more details.
life, motor and home insurance. Don’t
If you have a complaint, please write to:
forget to register for our email updates
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with news on special offers from our
After an onboard purchase, goods cannot be exchanged and monies will
not be refunded, unless the item was damaged at the time of purchase.
partners, new routes and, of course, the
As space restrictions limit the number of items we carry, please accept
cheapest fl ights.
our apologies if your fi rst 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.
From plane to train, it’s the fastest way to London
There’s no faster way between Stansted Airport and central London.
Save time and money, buy your discounted Stansted Express train tickets
from the cabin crew now.
ONBOARD SHOPPING
RYANAIR SKY SHOP
SKY
SHOP
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
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 rectifi ed
after the fl ight. Due to customs regulations, goods
may not be exchanged on board.
ALLERGY ADVICE
Please note that food items sold onboard
may contain nuts or traces of nuts.
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Soft Drinks
BRITVIC J20
Orange & Passion
Fruit drink with a twist. 275ml
€2.50
MYSMOOTHIE
100% fruit inside containing at least
eight strawberries. 250ml
€2.50
SOFT DRINKS & JUICES
A wide selection of soft drinks and
fruit juices on sale. 150ml
€1.80
LIPTON ICE TEA
A cool refreshing drink. 250ml
€2.50
Hot Drinks
SAILE & SABGA
GOURMET ESPRESSO
Black, frothy and creamy.
€3.00
SAILE & SABGA GOURMET
HOT CHOCOLATE,
CAPPUCCINO, ESPRESSO,
TEA & COFFEE
Extra large cups of your
favourite drink.
12oz
€3.00
QUENCH YOUR THIRST AND SATISFY YOUR HUNGER WITH OUR GREAT RANGE OF DRINKS AND SNACKS
LUXURY
HOT
DRINKS
FRUIT SHOOT
100% Apple Juice. 250ml
€2.00
REFRESHING WATER
Still or sparkling mineral water.
500ml
€3.00
RED BULL
Gives you wings. 250ml
€3.50
JELLY BEANS
€3.00
GALAXY® BAR
€1.00
SNICKERS
DOUBLE,
TWIX® 2 FINGER,
MARS® 2 PACK
€1.50
TIMEOUT BAR
€1.30
NEW CADBURY
DAIRY MILK
€1.30
MARYLAND
COOKIES
€1.50
SALTED PEANUTS
€2.00
SNACK & DIP
TORTILLA
With salsa dip.
€3.00
Alcohol
SAILE & SABGA
PREMIUM WINES
A choice of either a red merlot
or crisp white Chardonnay.
18.7cl
€5.95
BEER
Choices of Beers may vary
depending on destination,
please ask crew.
€4.50
Snacks & chocolates
WALKERS
SHORTBREAD 40g.
€1.50
TGIF POTATO SKINS
Bacon & Cheddar
€1.50
NEW FORTUNE
COOKIES
€3.00
NEW PEPERAMI
€1.50
MARS® MUFFIN
€2.00
MALTESERS®175g
€3.00
NEW PARTY
JELLIES
€3.00
NEW CHUPA
CHUPS BAG
€2.00
HARIBO STARMIX
175g bag. Sweet!
€3.00
HARIBO
GOLDBEARS
175g bag. Sweet!
€3.00
NEW MENTOS
MINTS
€1.50
PRINGLES
Once you pop... 43g.
€2.20
DRINKS & SNACKS SKY SHOP
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!
BULLSEYE BAGGIES
Keep in good spirits with brandy,
gin, rum, vodka, whisky or cognac.
25ml
€5.50
KOPPARBERG PEAR
CIDER
€6.00
SPARKLING WINE
Something to celebrate?
€7.00
SNACK PACK
Carrs crackers, cheese,
Jacobs Crackers, pâté, two
mini Mars & more!
€5.00
BALISTO®
MUESLI BAR
A delicious healthy treat.
€1.50
M&M’S®
“THE BIG PACK”
€3.00
NEW BOUNTY BAR
€1.00
MINI CHEDDERS
€2.00
SAVE
BOXERCHIPS 30c!
€1.80 €1.50
NEW BLUEBERRY
MUFFIN
€2.00
NEW
PARTY
JELLIES
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SANDWICHES
Different varieties available, just ask the crew.
€5.00
CHEESEBURGER WITH RELISH
Only available on selected fl ights.
€5.00
CROISSANTS
Delicious French pastries!
€2.50
SATISFY YOUR HUNGER WITH THIS LARGE SELECTION OF SANDWICHES AND HOT FOOD
CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
You came, you saw, you conquered... now eat.
€5.95
HOT HAM & CHEESE CIABATTA
Fill up on a delicious hot sandwich.
€5.60
HOT BREAKFAST BAP
Available only on selected fl ights.
€5.00
NEW
IMPROVED
RECIPE
LARGER BITES SKY SHOP
HOT PIZZA
Different varieties available, just ask the crew.
€4.50
PREMIUM HOT DOG
You know... New York-style.
€5.00
BATCHELORS CUP A SOUP
Tomato and vegetable or chicken and vegetable.
€3.60
NEW HOT BREAKFAST
Breakfast, as good as homemade.
€5.50
NEW
NEW
BREAKFAST!
LARGER BITES
HOT FOOD & SANDWICH TYPE MAY VARY DEPENDING ON LOCATION

On sale now!
CARAT EARRINGS
The perfect complement to the
pendant these gorgeous pierced
earrings complete the “look”!
€44.00
€39.60
EVITA CRYSTAL BRACELET
Glitter girl! A fun accessory with a timeless appeal…
Brilliant clear crystal mesh on a sleek leather bracelet – the
perfect accessory for an elegant or casual look! Snap closure.
€69.90
€62.90
CARAT PENDANT
A true classic! The solitaire pendant is a
timeless favourite and perfect with everything
from denim to satin. Highlighted with a pave
crystal bale and a stunning rhodium plated
setting and chain, this pendant is not to be
missed; chain length 38 cm.
€44.00
€39.60
NEW
SWAROVSKI GIFTS SKY SHOP
CORDULA BANGLE
Eternally fashionable, simple and stylish, this bangle is
a true classic; brilliant Swarovski crystals, handset in a
rodium-plated bangle and easy snap closure.
€69.90
€62.90
NEW
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Enjoy.
Nyköping – a coastal town with a sea breeze
just 7 minutes from Stockholm Skavsta airport,
one hour south of Stockholm.

On sale now!
AVIATOR
LADIES WATCH
Featuring diamante bezel, white
leather strap, mother of pearl dial
with day, date, seconds and minutes.
Water resistant up to 10 ATM and full
international guarantee.
€76.50
€68.90
TRAVEL ADAPTOR
Travel Easy Worldwide universal travel
adaptor plug, for use in most countries
worldwide, with built in fuse.
€10.00
€9.00
1:200 SCALE AIRCRAFT
Take home your very own Boeing 737
aircraft.
€11.90
€10.70
GLOW PEN
Brighten up your day with
our Ryanair light pen.
€9.00
€8.10
RYANAIR LANYARD
Keep hold of your valuable items.
€5.00
€4.50
AIRPORT PLAY SET
Everything you need to create your
very own Ryanair airport.
€10.00
€9.00
NEW
AVIATOR
GENTS WATCH
With high precision quartz chronograph
movement, displaying date, stopwatch,
24 hour time zone, internal rotating bezel
with country markings, solid steel case,
integrated leather strap, water resistant to 10
ATM and full international guarantee.
€71.40
€64.30
KYZMO MOBILE
DOWNLOAD CARD
The latest ringtones, wallpapers, games and
more. 1,000s of great downloads on offer,
you’ll be sure to fi nd just what you want.
€10.00
€9.00
FUN PLANE
With fl ashing lights and noises.
€11.00
€9.90
SMOKELESS CIGARETTES
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.
€6.00
RYANAIR SHOP SKY SHOP
FUN PLANE
KEYRING
Press the nose of this cute
Fun Plane to reveal engine
sound & fl ashing lights. A fun
accessory for all ages!!
€5.00
€4.50
RADIO-
CONTROLLED PLANE
Test your skills as a pilot.
€22.00
€19.80
LUGGAGE TAGS
3PC SET
These 3D rubberised luggage tags are a
perfect way to help your child enjoy their
holiday with Bob The Builder.
€6.00
€5.40
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On sale now!
NEW
CAROLINA
HERRERA 212 FOR MEN
Cosmopolitan, Urban, Innovative, Trendy.
212 For Men reveals a masculine fragrance,
different, surprising and exceptionally
attractive. 50ml
€28.00
€25.20
NEW
CKFREE
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
€31.00
€27.90
GIVENCHY GENTLEMAN
Indulge yourself with Gentleman’s prestige
and character. A distinguished and vigorous
fragrance for a man who is sure of his
seductive appeal. 50ml
€30.50
€27.50
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
€17.90
VERSACE
POUR HOMME
Dynamic and entrepreneurial, the Versace
Pour Homme man communicates his
forceful and passionate character through
a decidedly masculine fragrance. 50ml
€33.00
€29.70
NEW
KYLIE INVERSE FOR MEN
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
€24.00
€21.60
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
€30.00
€27.00
NEW
PACO RABANNE
1 MILLION
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
€29.00
€26.10
MEN’S FRAGRANCES SKY SHOP
ISSEY MIYAKE
POUR HOMME
A fresh, spicy and woody fragrance.
A pure and modern universe. 75ml
€33.00
DAVIDOFF
ADVENTURE
Its fresh spicy woody
composition is daring and
elemental, inspired by the
world’s great wildernesses and
raw, masculine emotion. 50ml
€28.00
€25.20
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
€13.50
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DOLCE & GABBANA
THE ONE FOR MEN
Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men is a
concentrate of elegance and sensuality. A
spicy, oriental fragrance, developed on the
harmony of tobacco with refi ned boisé notes.
For the modern hedonist who never passes by
unobserved. 50ml
€33.00
€29.70
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
€33.30
€30.00
BIM WHITE
EDITION
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
€26.60
€23.90
NEW
ARMANI CODE MAN
This eau de toilette combines a
citron cocktail with soft notes of olive
tree blossom in an innovative and
interesting way. 50ml
€35.50
€32.00
NEW
ARMANI AQUA DI GIO MEN
An invitation to escape. This aquatic-fl oral
scent offers a sensation of freshness and
vitality. 50ml
€36.50
€32.90
NEW
LACOSTE
CHALLENGE
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
€21.50
€19.40
JEAN-PAUL
GAULTIER LE MALE
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
€33.00
DAVIDOFF COOL
WATER FOR MEN
Coriander, sandalwood and
cedar come together to
reinvigorate the senses and
provide you with a fresh and
clean scent. 40ml
€16.50
€14.90
MEN’S FRAGRANCES SKY SHOP
NEW
BECKHAM SIGNATURE
STORY FOR HIM
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
€25.50
€23.00
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
€23.00
YSL LA NUIT DE
L’HOMME
An oriental fragrance with the freshness
of cardamom, the sophistication of
cedar and the intense sensuality of
coumarin. 60ml
€35.00
€31.50
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Eva Longoria
up to12x moreLASH IMPACT
NEW MASCARA
HYDRA-COLLAGEN
VOLUME BUILDER
EXTRA-VOLUME
BRUSH
2 X BIGGER
THAN A CLASSIC BRUSH

On sale now!
EXTRA VOLUME COLLAGEN
MASCARA DUO
This revolutionary new formula adds collagen for the
fi rst 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
€14.90
NEW
INFLIGHT
EXCLUSIVE
DUO
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
€15.30
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
redefi ned, younger and more voluptuous lips! 15ml
€10.00
€9.00
WOMEN’S MAKE UP SKY SHOP
NEW
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!
€15.90
€14.30
L’OCCITANE NOURISHING CREAM
All the benefi ts 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
€16.70
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GIVENCHY MAKE UP PALETTE
This compact contains everything that a jetsetter
would need to keep herself looking fresh.
€29.00
€26.10
GIVENCHY
PHENOMEN’EYES
MASCARA
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!
€16.00
€14.40
LANCÔME STAR BRONZER
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.
€24.00
€21.60
GIVENCHY
PRISMISSIME
MAT & GLOW
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!
€21.00
€18.90
WOMEN’S MAKE UP SKY SHOP
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!
€17.70
€15.90
LANCÔME TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
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.
€22.50
€20.30
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TRAVEL
RETAIL
EXCLUSIVE
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
€31.10
AIRLINE
EXCLUSIVE
TRAVEL
RETAIL
EXCLUSIVE
CLINIQUE LONG LAST
GLOSSWEAR SPF 15
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.
€21.00
€18.90
EYELIFTING GEL
Victoria Beckham’s favourite as stated by Heat
magazine. Watch your fi ne lines and puffi ness
disappear when applied daily. Suitable for all
skin types.
€18.50
€16.70
COMES
AS A
SET!
ELIZABETH ARDEN 8-HOUR
ESSENTIALS TRIO PACK
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!
€22.00
€19.80
PROFESSIONAL WHITE
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.
€21.50
€19.40
WOMEN’S MAKE UP SKY SHOP
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-fl ight. Allergy Tested. 100% Fragrance Free.
€35.00
€31.50
THE BODY SHOP:
FACE ANY ENVIRONMENT
Three Vitamin E skincare creams help lock in
moisture whatever environment you fi nd yourself in!
Enriched with Community Trade cocoa butter and
shea butter. Day Cream 50ml, Night Cream
50ml, Eye Cream 15ml
€20.00
€18.00
LIP VOLUME
Scientifi cally proven to increase volume
and defi nition 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.
€18.50
€16.70
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Stylish, Lightweight, Strong & Durable,
Churchill Designer 2pc Luggage Set
Ravello luggage is made from advanced ABS material that makes your cases very strong, yet about
half the weight of traditional hardshell luggage. In fact, due to the weight-saving construction
you can gain up to an extra 5kg of baggage on your 20kg airline allowance. Strong luggage
is important, but ease of carrying is equally so. The new Ravello range is the most maneuverable
luggage we've ever made, it can be pulled along effortlessly on two wheels using
the telescopic handles.
Being extra deep, the cases can also carry over 50% more
than other luggage of the same height. The set is comprised
of 56cm and 61cm trolley cases that are fully lined
(cushioned backed), with a central divider with full-length
zipped clear-view mesh pocket, for organised packing.
Buy As You Fly, Euro House, Cremers Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3US.
Please send me Price GBP Price EURO Qty
1 x 2-piece Chuchill Luggage Set £59.95 67.95
1 x Digital Luggage Scales
£19.95 22.95
Post Packing & Insurance (per order) £4.95 / 5.95
Total
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All cases have a tough triple lock security
system (2 key locks/1 combination lock)
for maximum security. The unique textured
exterior also makes for easy
removal of airline stickers and to save
space all the cases nest into just one
case for easy storage.
Height adjustable,
quick-release,
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YSL FRENCH MANICURE
At last the French manicure becomes accessible
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particularly easy to use, for instantly wellmanicured,
smooth and glossy nails.
€28.60
€25.70
NEW
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
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- Sandalwood, Vetiver. 50ml
€44.50
€40.10
YSL TOP SECRETS
Yves Saint Laurent reveals its fi rst “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!
€33.00
€29.70
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YSL MASCARA VOLUME
EFFET FAUX CILS
Yves Saint Laurent’s best-selling mascara,
indipensable for a deep look without a hint
of artifi ce.
€19.90
€17.90
YSL RADIANT TOUCH
A travel pen-brush to add a touch
of radiance to your skin anytime of
the day.
€20.00
€18.00
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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 fl oral composition a sensuality as
joyful as the promise of happiness. 50ml
€36.00
€32.40
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 fi ve greatest classics, including J’adore, Dior’s absolute
feminine fragrance. Special Travel Edition.
€33.50
€30.20
FAHRENHEIT TRAVEL KIT
All the elegance of Dior’s mythical and subtle masculine fragrance, based
on both woody and fl oral 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
€30.20
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J’ADORE
Enter the legend of J’adore... absolute feminity according to Dior. The
fl uid curves of the emblematic amphora-shaped bottle give rise to the
opulence of a fruity-fl oral bouquet - a fresh accord of Ylang-Ylang,
vibrant Roses and a caressing Jasmine. The essence of glamour. 50ml
€50.00
€45.00
NEW
NEW
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 benefi t? The vanilla-mint fl avoured cooling effect.
€18.50
€16.70
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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
€34.70
NEW
BOSS ORANGE
Combining an uplifting burst of sweet
apples, the light-heartedness of white
fl owers 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
€32.00
€28.80
DAVIDOFF COOL
WATER WOMAN
As refreshing as water, this scent will
rejuvenate anyone who tries it and
provides a splash of confi dence. 30ml
€21.40
€19.30
NEW
BARBIE MINIATURE
FRAGRANCE SET
Feel as special as a princess with our
collection of four different miniature
fragrances.
€12.50
€11.30
NEW
VINTAGE BY KATE MOSS
Stylish, sophisticated and deeply feminine, Vintage,
a fruity fl oriental 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
€23.90
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
€34.50
€31.10
WOMEN’S FRAGRANCES SKY SHOP
NEW
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FOR
CHILDREN
HELLO KITTY
A trendy new perfume the Hello Kitty way! The freshness of
green apple combined with cherry tree fl owers 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
€14.50
€13.10
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
€28.80
DKNY TO GO WOMEN
An energising fragrance from Donna
Karan New York. 30ml
€17.00
€15.30
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GIORGIO ARMANI
CODE LADY
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
€34.70
NEW
NEW
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 fl owers. The fragrance fi nally
unfolds to reveal a deep and sensual base. 50ml
€41.00
€36.90
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
€22.50
NEW
VERSACE VERSENSE
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 confi dent, vital and sensual women. 50ml
€39.00
€35.10
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JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER
CLASSIQUE
A fl oral-oriental harmony. A deliciously
sensual delight. A tribute to femininity.
50ml
€45.00
EMPORIO ARMANI DIAMONDS
Like a diamond, a multifaceted fragrance: fruity (lychee and raspberry),
fl oral (rose, freesia and lily), woody (vetiver, cedar wood and patchouli)
and amber. The ultimate symbol of luxury and extravagance for a self
confi dent and audacious woman. 50ml
€35.50
€32.00
JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER MA DAME
Jean-Paul Gaultier celebrates the contemporary woman and dedicates
his new fragrance to her. MA DAME, a fresh and smooth fl oral scent.
Orange zest, fresh rose sparkling with a fl ash of grenadine, a brilliant
and colorful note. A bottle with powerful lines illuminated by a pop light.
50ml
€45.00
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PAUL SMITH
EXTREME LADIES
A sensual, sophisticated and modern blend
of oriental and fl oral scents that leaves a
lasting impression. 50ml
€23.50
€21.20
BECKHAM SIGNATURE
STORY FOR HER
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
€25.50
€23.00
COUTURE
BY KYLIE
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 fl oral
musk. 50ml
€26.50
€23.90
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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 fl oral 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
€25.20
HALLE BY HALLE BERRY
This modern and sensuous ‘woody oriental’
fragrance captures Halle’s natural beauty.
Incorporating Mimosa and Fig: transparent yet
textured, fl uid but tactile, the sparkling and sensual
notes composing this scent playfully intermingle,
creating an enticing sensorial fusion. 50ml
€25.50
€23.00
J’LO
SUNKISSED GLOW
Enjoy the feeling of warm sand
on skin; bask in the glow of the
hot summer sun. Sunkissed
Glow is a sensual, fl oral, fruity
fragrance, revealing a tropical
fusion of ruby red grapefruit
and sweet pineapple; and
blowing a kiss of orange fl ower
and water lily. 50ml
€16.00
€14.40
NEW
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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 fl orals and
mysterious musks share a secret of warm sensuality that
is impossible to hide. 30ml
€17.50
€15.80
STELLA NUDE
The new fragrance by Stella McCartney. The
intimate encounter of a tender rose, grey
amber and precious vanilla. 50ml
€40.00
€36.00
ESTÉE
LAUDER
BEAUTIFUL
This elegant aroma will
follow you throughout
the day and surround
you with the warmth
of fl owers, woods and
spices.
€19.00
€17.10
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CROISSANTS
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€2.50
Snacks & chocolates
NEW FORTUNE COOKIES
€3.00
NEW CADBURY DAIRY MILK
€1.30
GALAXY® CHOCOLATE BAR
€1.00
MALTESERS® (175g Pack)
€3.00
HARIBO STARMIX
€3.00
NEW HARIBO GOLDBEARS
€3.00
NEW BLUEBERRY MUFFIN
€2.00
CHICKEN CAESAR
WRAP You came, you saw,
you conquered. Now eat!
€5.95
HOT BREAKFAST BAP
Available only on certain fl ights.
€5.00
SALTED PEANUTS
€2.00
MARS® 2 PACK,
SNICKERS DUO,
TWIX® (Twin Pack)
€1.50
NEW MENTHOS MINTS
€1.50
JELLY BEANS
€3.00
MARS® MUFFIN
€2.00
BOXERCHIPS
€1.80 €1.50
SAVE
30c!
SERVED HOT!
HOT PIZZA
Many varieties available.
Just ask the crew.
€4.50
NEW HOT BREAKFAST
Breakfast, as good as homemade.
€5.50
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SERVED HOT!
CHEESEBURGER
WITH RELISH
Available only on selected fl ights.
€5.00
Hot stuff !
SERVED HOT!
PREMIUM HOT DOG
WITH KETCHUP
You know... New York style.
€5.00
NEW TIMEOUT BAR
€1.30
NEW BOUNTY BAR
€1.00
BALISTO® MUESLI BAR
€1.50
PRINGLES
€2.20
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€5.00
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€3.60
NEW PARTY JELLIES
€3.00
WALKERS SHORTBREAD
€1.50
TGIF POTATO SKINS
€1.50
PEANUT M&M’S® (Large Pack)
€3.00
NEW PEPERAMI
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€5.95
BRITVIC J2O
Orange &
Passionfruit
€2.50
RED BULL
250ml. Gives you
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SOFT DRINKS & JUICES
€1.80
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PEAR CIDER
€6.00
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SALES SYSTEM ONLY
– ASK THE CREW

Hungry?
Main bites...
SANDWICHES
Many varieties available.
Just ask the crew.
€5.00
Wake up call...
CROISSANTS
Many varieties available. Just ask the
crew.
€2.50
Snacks & chocolates
NEW FORTUNE COOKIES
€3.00
NEW CADBURY DAIRY MILK
€1.30
GALAXY® CHOCOLATE BAR
€1.00
MALTESERS® (175g Pack)
€3.00
HARIBO STARMIX
€3.00
NEW HARIBO GOLDBEARS
€3.00
NEW BLUEBERRY MUFFIN
€2.00
CHICKEN CAESAR
WRAP You came, you saw,
you conquered. Now eat!
€5.95
HOT BREAKFAST BAP
Available only on certain fl ights.
€5.00
SALTED PEANUTS
€2.00
MARS® 2 PACK,
SNICKERS DUO,
TWIX® (Twin Pack)
€1.50
JELLY BEANS
€3.00
MARS® MUFFIN
€2.00
NEW MENTHOS MINTS
€1.50
BOXERCHIPS
€1.80 €1.50
SAVE
30c!
SERVED HOT!
HOT PIZZA
Many varieties available.
Just ask the crew.
€4.50
NEW HOT BREAKFAST
Breakfast, as good as homemade.
€5.50
SALE!
SEE INSIDE RYANAIR
MAGAZINE FOR AMAZING
DEALS ON ALL OUR GIFT
ITEMS. ASK YOUR CABIN
CREW FOR A COPY AND
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ALLERGY ADVICE:
Please note that food items sold onboard
may contain nuts or traces of nuts.
SERVED HOT!
CHEESEBURGER
WITH RELISH
Available only on selected fl ights.
€5.00
Hot stuff !
SERVED HOT!
PREMIUM HOT DOG
WITH KETCHUP
You know... New York style.
€5.00
NEW TIMEOUT BAR
€1.30
NEW BOUNTY BAR
€1.00
BALISTO® MUESLI BAR
€1.50
PRINGLES
€2.20
SNACK PACK
€5.00
TORTILLA & SALSA DIP
€3.00
NEW MARYLAND COOKIES
€1.50
YOUR FREE COPY
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ON ALL OUR
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CIABATTA
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€5.60
SERVED HOT!
BATCHELORS CUP A
SOUP Tomato and vegetable or
chicken and vegetable.
€3.60
NEW 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
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€7.00
WATER
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Still or sparkling
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PREMIUM WINES
Either a Merlot or Chardonnay.
€5.95
BRITVIC J2O
Orange &
Passionfruit
€2.50
RED BULL
250ml. Gives you
wings.
€3.50
SOFT DRINKS & JUICES
€1.80
NEW
KOPPARBERG
PEAR CIDER
€6.00
SALE!
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Rum, Vodka, Whiskey or Cognac
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TEA & COFFEE
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