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Issue 59 

69 SKI HERE NOW 

Patrick Thorne, aka the Snowhunter, fi nds 

the winter sports destinations around 

Europe that combine the best of both worlds 

– city sights and awesome slopes. 

43 

MARRAKESH ON 

THE GROUND 

Our in-depth guide to the 

best places to stay, eat, 

drink, dance and sight-see 

in this magical city. All 

you need to start planning 

your next trip. 

60 

WEST COAST STORY 

Take a road trip from 

Dingle to Doolin this winter 

and soak up the sights, 

sounds, hospitality and 

craic of Ireland’s gorgeous 

western coast. It’s the 

perfect time to go. 

74 

PARIS IN COLOUR 

The stark skies of January 

make the rich colours 

of Paris’ streets even more 

vivid. A photographer 

explains how the colours of 

the French capital inspired 

her work. 

80 

THE CITY OF 

BASKETBALL, BEER 

AND BOHEMIANS 

There’s even more to Vilnius 

than its celebrated historic 

architecture. As a travel 

destination, it’s entering a 

whole new chapter. 

Contents 

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FRANCE 

NUMBER CRUNCHER 

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two-minute guides 

40 members, of the Académie Française 

UK 


The number of aardwolves (African mammals mmalls 

2 that are part of the hyena family) at Edinburgh nburgh Zoo 

PARIS 

DINARD 

MARSEILL 

STAY: HOTEL BANKE 

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Banke is a sumptuous, boutique four-star The riches of the sea are featured on the Gourmet dining option 

with a brilliant location right by Galeries menu here, but this is not any old fi sh Marseille, and of cours 

Lafayette. The warm-toned interiors place: think seared tuna with coriander speciality. But when yo 

blend period features with contemporary seeds, sea bass in ginger sauce, grilled classic, well-made lunc 

furnishings such as Philippe Starck 

John Dory with oat risotto and morels… the bank, crepes are th 

stools. The entrance hall (pictured) really all served up with an ocean view. 

this is the place to com 

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STAY: VILLA REINE HORTENSE 

This light, airy-feeling 

Want to combine healthy living and fi ne There’s been a a hotel in this same spot 

DEANSGATE 

SEE: MUSEE D’ORSAY 

Here’s a chance to stay in one of those the Old Port and close 

dining? Feast on sustainably sourced sushi, on Princes Street reet for 150 years, and for aa 

You can’t really miss this Hilton as it’s 

The scaff olding has fi nally come down, amazing 19th-century villas that Dinard historic centre, within 

organic vegetable tempura and more at three-star, the e Old Waverley has a a positively located within the vast, glass-fronted 

and now everyone can admire the Musée is known for (pictured). Built by a 

cultural attractions like 

this restaurant (pictured) tucked away near sumptuous, old-world feel – without the 

Beetham Tower. Its Cloud 23 bar is a a well- 

d’Orsay’s latest face lift. Converted 

mysterious Russian prince, it features Theatre. It’s a great fi n 

Piccadilly Circus. 

crazy prices to match. You’ll likely fi fifi 

nd your 

known and the hotel has just added a a spa, 

from a Belle Epoque train station into Napoleon III-style furniture and fi xtures Doubles from €70. 

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LONDON W1B, TEL: +44 (0)20 7494 7600, Doubles from m £80 (€94). 

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for a little TLC. The displays have been Doubles from €150. 

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870 870 1600, 1600, WWW.HILTON.CO.UK/ 

WWW.HILTON.CO.UK/ 

overhauled, new gallery spaces have 

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4648, WWW.THEEDINBURGHCOLLECTION. 

HEEEDINBURRGHCOOLLECTION. MANCHESTERDEANSGATE 

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62 RUE DE LILLE, TEL: +33 (0)1 4049 4814, 

DE MARSEILLE 

This farcical play by Michael Frayn is 

SEE: GRAYSON PERRY: VISUAL 

WWW.MUSEE-ORSAY.FR 

SOAK: THALASSA DINARD 

Marseille’s contempor 

all about a theatre company staging a EAT: OLOROSO SO 

DIALOGUES 

Pamper yourself with seawater 

referred to as the Mac 

(diff erent) farcical play. A befuddling – and Enjoy uncommonly mmonly good views across Working with a a group of youngsters aged 

EAT: LE FELTEU 

treatments at this thalassotherapy 

mid-1990s and is hom 

totally hilarious –piece of meta-art. 

the Edinburgh gh skyline and traditional 

15 to 18. Manchester Art Gallery has 

Blink and you’ll miss this little place, but spa perched on a rocky promontory diverse collection of pi 

THE OLD VIC, THE CUT, LONDON SE1, 

Scottish dishes hes at Oloroso (pictured). Try 

created this display looking at the work 

that would be a shame because you’d overlooking the ocean. Hydromassage, 1960s onwards. Make 

TEL: +44 (0)844 871 7628, 

smoked salmon mon with Oloroso Oloroso sherry for 

of contemporary artist Grayson Perry. It 

miss out on hearty servings of excellent seaweed wraps, body scrubs, and 

69 AVENUE DE HAIFA, TEL 

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example, or a a classic haggis. 

features two pieces by Perry himself. 

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TWO-MINUTE GUIDES 

Eight countries, 24 cities, 

updated every month – 

our destination guides are 

packed with ideas for your 

trip. Plus, see the Ryanair 

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Contents 

Issue 59 

Take Off 

The Shortlists 

04 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COM 

11 

THE FILE 

Fun facts and fi gures, 

including a very quick 

quiz. Plus, the dolphin 

who is a famous face 

in Ireland. 

17 

UNDERCURRENTS 

Carnival time in Malta, 

aff ordable art in 

Brussels, Latin spirit in 

Sweden, circus tricks 

in London and more. 

23 

TECH TALK 

It’s a new year so 

we’re looking at 

what’s new and cool, 

starting with the latest 

gadgets. 

27 

FASHION FLASH 

We check out the new 

looks in ski-wear and 

winter-wear, including 

a trend from Norway 

that’s dividing opinion. 

28 

YOU BEAUTY 

Our pick of the new 

and hot cosmetics that 

will keep you looking 

tip-top in 2012 and 

beyond. 

30 

MADLIST 

We’ve found all the 

coolest places in 

Europe with ‘new’ in 

their name. Just for the 

heck of it, basically. 

Comment 

Property 

32 

BEDROOMS 

When it comes to new 

hotels in Europe to 

see and be seen in, it 

seems we’re spoiled 

for choice. 

35 

FORK IT 

These buzzed-about 

new restaurants, in 

cities including Paris 

and Madrid, are 

winning fans. 

36 

FIRST ORDERS 

Whatever your tipple, 

raise a glass at these 

cool new bars – 

from Marrakesh to 

Manchester . 

39 

WHERE I’VE BEEN 

Nicole Kidman tells 

us about her teen 

backpacking days and 

why she’d love to live 

in Italy. 

41 

SOMETHING 

TO DECLARE 

Comedian and TV 

presenter Danny 

Robins is thinking 

about bidets. 

87 

TO BUY IN... 

Berlin is the 

city that property 

investors are talking 

about. Could you see 

yourself living here? 

The Team 

EDITORIAL 

EDITOR 

Ramsay Short 

RAMSAY.SHORT 

@INK-GLOBAL.COM 

ASSOCIATE EDITOR 

Sophy Grimshaw 

SUB EDITORS 

James Williams, 

Julie Alpine 

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS 

Lucille Howe, 

Mike Peake 

Sejal Sukhadwala, 

Susi Weaser, 

EDITORIAL INTERNS 

Olivia Squire, 

Hawys Boobier 

ADVERTISING 

ADVERTISING MANAGER 

Pär Svälas 

TEL: +44 (0)20 7613 6964 

SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVES 

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Davies, Sheenagh Baxter 

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Check out all our latest off ers on food, drink, 

cosmetics, co gifts and more onboard today’s fl ight. t.

WELCOME ABOARD 

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 making spring break and summer travel plans. 

Ryanair’s summer schedule is almost complete and with over 1,400 routes 

from over 160 airports across 27 countries this year’s summer schedule has 

something in mind for everyone. Log on to www.ryanair.com to plan your 

spring break and summer sun holiday at unbeatable prices. 

2011 was a fantastic year for Ryanair with over 77 million passengers saving 

hundreds of millions by taking advantage of Ryanair’s guaranteed lowest fares 

and no fuel surcharge seats. While passengers will always return to Ryanair for 

our unbeatable fares, we also off er Europe’s best on time performance, least 

lost baggage and fewest cancellations all of which has helped us become the 

world’s favourite airline. On today’s fl ight, chances are high that you will hear 

Ryanair’s on time trumpet which our crew will play to celebrate each on time 

arrival. Ryanair delivers industry leading punctuality with over 90% of our 

fl ights landing on time in 2011. 

Ryanair continues to develop our in-fl ight off ers and we are pleased to now 

off er ‘retro’ sweets from The Sweet Emporium, which cost just €5 per pack, on 

all fi ghts. These delicious sweets are not only a tasty in-fl ight treat but are also 

a great gift item with one love heart variety making the perfect Valentine gift. 

Ryanair has a host of treats to ensure that every holiday has a sweet to make it 

that bit sweeter. 

We are also pleased to extend our popular reserved seating service to all 

our over 1,400 routes, after successfully trialling it on over 100 routes since 

May last. The pre-booked service, which is now bookable on all routes, 

costs just €10 (each way) and includes priority boarding. The optional 

service allows passengers to pre-reserve seats in the front two rows, 

for a quick getaway on arrival, or in over wing rows (16&17), which 

provide greater legroom, and has proven to be very popular with Ryanair 

passengers during our summer 2011 trial. Ryanair will continue to 

offer its Priority Boarding service for just €5, with priority and reserved 

seating passengers allowed to board the aircraft first. Those travelling 

with passengers under 16 years of age can reserve seats in row 2 only 

due to safety restrictions. 

Finally, I hope you enjoy your flight with us today, and I invite you to 

sit back and treat yourself to a gourmet coffee, a delicious sandwich or 

“retro” sweets as you relax and allow our crew to take 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 RYANAIR’S CHIEF EXEC 


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Welcome 

NEW IDEAS FOR THE NEW YEAR 

“It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new 

life, for me, and I’m feeling good,” sang 

Nina Simone on Feeling Good, and I 

certainly am this new year. The world’s 

economies may be struggling but I can 

still get a Ryanair fl ight for less than a 

tenner — and that’s always a bargain! 

Not only will Ryanair be serving up 

new routes and destinations this year 

but new is also the watchword for our 

Upfront section this issue, with reviews of 

new gadgets, restaurants, hotels and bars, 

as well as the latest events happening 

across Europe. 

And because it’s winter, many people 

will be looking to jet off and fi nd some 

sun. So why not see what’s new in one 

of my favourite destinations, Marrakesh, 

in our 13-page cover story on page 43? 

If you’ve ever been you’ll know why we 

love it, and if you’ve never been there’s 

never been a better time. The weather’s 

great now and the food is even better. 

The last time I was there I 

experienced all the fun of the fair, and 

then some. When I started my stroll 

in the vast square of Marrakesh that is 

Jamaa el Fna, I defi nitely looked like me. 


By the time I reached the other side I 

resembled something else entirely. 

The fi rst person I met was a henna 

tattooist in a beautiful blue djellaba and 

soon I’d agreed to have a long spiral 

design drawn all over my arm. 

A precocious boy watching this heard 

me compliment the tattooist’s robe and 

immediately pulled a bunch of diff erent 

djellabas from his bag. It didn’t take 

much persuasion for me to purchase a 

deep maroon one with a long cob (the 

djellaba’s pointy hood). 

Then, the boy pulled me towards a 

stall owned by his uncle selling the best 

fruits, nuts and spices in town – and 

spice lover that I am I bought a few 

bags and an orange that was absolutely 

delicious. 

Finally, I sat down at one of the many 

food stalls in the square for a vegetable 

tagine and some mint tea. I ended up 

looking as if I wasn’t a tourist at all but 

had always lived in the square, and I 

learned a bit of Arabic too. Talk about 

assimilation – the perfect trip! 

Wherever you’re off to this month, 

have a great fl ight and a great time. 

RAMSAY SHORT 

Editor 

Contributors 

THE SNOWHUNTER 

Patrick Thorne, aka, the Snowhunter, has been 

a ski journalist for more than 25 years and has 

visited more than 250 skiing locations around 

the world. No wonder he was listed as “one of 20 

people to know in skiing” by The Times. Get some 

ski tips from him on page 69. 

TURTLE BUNBURY 

Writer and TV presenter Turtle (www. 

turtlebunbury.com) lives in County Carlow, 

Ireland. His books include the Vanishing Ireland 

series, and he has been published in titles such 

as The Irish Times and New York Post. Take a trip 

around west Ireland with him on page 60. 

MATTHEW LEE 

Matthew lives in London where he works on 

Delayed Gratifi cation, which he describes as “the 

fi rst magazine dedicated to Slow Journalism”. 

Check it out at www.dgquarterly.com. He writes 

regularly about the Arab world and brings us his 

insider’s guide to Marrakesh on page 43. ILLUSTRATION: SCOTT CHAMBERS / WWW.SYNERGYART.CO.UK

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CHINESE NEW YEAR 

FROM 23 JANUARY 2012 

Welcome to the Year of the Dragon! 

Regarded as the most important of 

all Chinese holiday dates, Chinese 

New Year traditionally marks the 

end of winter, and the celebrations 

can last for about two weeks. 

You can rely on a host of 

extravagant parades, parties and 

decorations on the streets of any 

Chinatown district. Whether it’s 

in Paris’ 13th arrondissement, 

London’s Soho or Stockholm’s 

Hötorget, there is probably a 

Chinatown somewhere near you. 

The Chinese New Year tradition 

of wearing red, hanging lanterns 

and letting off fi recrackers is said 

to scare away a mythical beast 

called the Nian, which eats crops 

and livestock. We haven’t heard of 

anyone seeing the Nian recently, 

but maybe that’s because we keep 

celebrating Chinese New Year. 

FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED), 

PARIS (BEAUVAIS AND VATRY) AND STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA 

AND VÄSTERÅS). WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

THE NUMBERS 

IMPRESS YOUR TRAVELLING COMPANIONS 

¼ 

Calories in 

the average 

croissant 

YOUR SHOUT 

DUBLIN, IRELAND 

THIS MONTH, 

WE ASKED: 

Where’s the 

best place 

for a pint of 

Guinness in 

Dublin? 

Proportion 

of the gross 

domestic 

product of 

France that’s 

produced by 

Paris and the 

Paris region 

42 million 

Tourists who visit Paris and its 

suburbs annually 

188 

210 

Clubbers 

that can 

fi t inside 

Pacha 

Length in 

3,500 

km of Ibiza’s 

coastline 

“A pub called The 

Quays — it always 

has a brilliant 

atmosphere.” 

SIOBAN KELLY, 

JOURNALIST 

Take Off 

FACTS, FIGURES AND NONSENSE FROM RYANAIR’S DESTINATIONS 

560,190 

Population of 

Vilnius, Lithuania 

Area of the historic 

Old Town in Vilnius 

(one of Europe’s largest) 

3.6KM 2 

2 million 

Litres of water in the 

London Aquarium 

Sharks 

you 

can see 

there 

“The Stags Head is 

one of the oldest 

pubs in town — it’s 

great.” 

SOPHIE DEVERE, 

WAITRESS 

40 13 

“O’Donoghue’s, 

because the 

barmen are 

handsome!” 

EWA DURAJ, 

TRAINING COORDINATOR 


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PHOTO: GEORGI MITCHELL. QUIZ ANSWER: A 

IRELAND'S CELEBRITY DOLPHIN 

GIVING LIFE A SENSE OF PORPOISE 

Are you a fan of Fungie? If you don’t 

know who this cetacean celebrity is, 

he’s a bottlenose dolphin who has 

been sighted off the coast of Dingle, 

in Ireland’s County Kerry, since about 

1983. He regularly interacts with divers 

and people on boats. 

One local sailor, who has been seeing 

Fungie (pictured) from his boat since 

1987, tells us: “Fungie regularly comes 

totally out of the water and up onto my 

boat. He’s an incredible creature and 

deserves to be treated with respect. 

He’s very friendly for a wild animal, 

and from the time I’ve spent with him, 

I’m convinced he even has a sense of 

humour. He seems to genuinely enjoy 

human company.” 

Fungie gets a shout-out in our feature 

on Ireland’s west coast on page 60. 

WWW.DINGLEDOLPHIN.COM 

FLY TO KERRY FROM FRANKFURT (HAHN) AND LONDON 

(LUTON AND STANSTED). WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

BON APPETIT 

THIS MONTH’S SNACK ATTACK: 

BRIDIES, SCOTLAND 

Scotland’s answer to the Cornish pasty is the 

bridie. This pastry-based bad boy conceals a 

hidden treasure of minced steak and vegetables. 

The pastry is somewhat paler and lighter than a 

Cornish, but always hits the spot after the pub. 

The award-winning craft bakery chain Brownings 

has a branch right by Prestwick airport (6 

Portland Street, Troon, tel: +44 (0)1292 317942), 

so go grab one when you touch down. 

WORDS BY CHRIS BEANLAND 

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Take this 2.5 hour 

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Elle Macpherson and 

Robbie Williams live, 

as well as Damon 

Albarn’s favourite 

record shop and the 

hotel where Hendrix 

overdosed. If you do 

see your favourite 

celeb, just don’t turn 

into a stalker. 

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CHANEL AND THE 

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PARIS. FRANCE 

This tour of Parisian 

chic past and present 

is a chance to learn 

the history of the big 

Paris fashion houses 

and gain an insight 

into the infl uence 

of Coco Chanel in 

particular. Stop off 

at the Chanel and 

Hermes boutiques, 

and Coco’s former 

home, the Ritz. 

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DUBLIN LITERARY 

PUB CRAWL 


Sink a Guinness in 

the pubs frequented 

by Ireland’s literary 

heroes, and learn 

more about the 

wordsmiths whose 

footsteps you’re 

following in. On 

this award-winning 

walking tour, actors 

will pop out of corners 

to speak the words of 

Joyce, Beckett, Wilde 

and others. 

€12, WWW.DUBLIN 

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FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 

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Drop what you’re 

doing and 

answer this! 

The Mayor of 

Vilnius made 

headlines in 2011 

when he used a 

tank to crush an 

illegally parked… 

A 

Car 

Take Off 

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Bicycle 

C 

Ice cream van 


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Miss August

CABIN CREW CHARITY CALENDAR 2012 

Cabin crew member Roberta is 

one of the stars of the 2012 charity 

calendar. She fl ew to the sunny 

island of Lanzarote to take part 

in this year’s photo shoot, helping 

to raise thousands of euros 

for our chosen charity, Debra. 

The Ryanair team had a fantastic 

experience shooting in the Canaries 

and soaking up the scenery. 

Thanks for being part of it, Roberta! 

FLY TO LANZAROTE FROM 26 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING LONDON 

(LUTON AND STANSTED). WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

ABOUT OUR CHOSEN CHARITY, DEBRA 

Debra works on behalf of people in the UK with the 

genetic skin blistering condition EB. Visit www.debra.org.uk 

THE TEAM: PHOTOGRAPHYJOHN ROWLEY (WWW.JOHNROWLEY.CO.UK) / 

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NOEL GIBBONS / PRODUCTION WWW.JAMESENGLISHPRODUCTIONS. 

COM /RETOUCHING DAVID CHAMBERS / GRAPHIC DESIGN PEGASUS / 

RYANAIR BRAND MANAGER KATE SHERRY. 

SHOT ON LOCATION IN LANZAROTE WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO 

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM 

9-12 FEB 

AFFORDABLE ART FAIR 

There’s a diverse range of pieces (and 

prices) at this contemporary art fair, which 

you may also have seen in cities like 

London and Milan. The fair was started 

by London gallerist Will Ramsay, with the 

aim of making it easier for everyone to 

own and enjoy contemporary art. You’re 

sure to fi nd something that catches your 

eye — and some work is less than €100. 

The photo above is by Sacha Goldberger, 

whose subject is his 91-year-old gran. 

WWW.AFFORDABLEARTFAIR.BE 

FLY TO BRUSSELS (CHARLEROI) FROM 64 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING KAUNAS AND MALTA (LUQA). WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

Take Off 

THE BEST FESTIVALS, EVENTS, PARTIES AND MORE HAPPENING ACROSS THE RYANAIR NETWORK 


25-29 JAN 

TEMPLEBAR TRAD FEST 

Dublin’s biggest festival of traditional Irish music 

and culture, Templebar Trad Fest sees a host of 

Irish music gigs taking place at venues such as 

Christ Church Cathedral, the Button Factory and 

Dublin’s City Hall (which hosts intimate lunchtime 

and evening concerts all week). There’ll also 

be Irish dancing, street performers and over 

200 free events. The two-time winner of “Best 

Traditional Music Festival” at the Festival Awards, 

this fest guarantees some raucous nights out. 

See the website for full listings. 

WWW.TEMPLEBARTRAD.COM 

FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 52 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING 

BERLIN (SCHÖNEFELD) AND TALLINN. WWW.RYANAIR.COM 


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PHOTOS: ICE CLIMBING WORLD CUP, VISIT SCOTLAND, MARIO GALEA 

MALTA 

17-21 FEB 

CARNIVAL 

In February we’re all hankering after a bit of 

winter sun and an escape from the daily grind. 

The island of Malta is the place to head to, and 

all the more so if you rock up during Carnival. 

The action takes place across the country, but 

gets especially exciting in Valletta, Floriana, and 

Nadur on Gozo. Many of the events are free, 

including live music shows, and anyone and 

everyone is invited to don a colourful costume 

and join in the party. The celebrations round 

off in Floriana on Tuesday 21 February with a 

carnival procession along the main street, as 

the fi reworks start booming. 

WWW.VISITMALTA.COM 

FLY TO MALTA (LUQA) FROM 16 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING BIRMINGHAM, LONDON (LUTON), STOCKHOLM 

(SKAVSTA) AND VALENCIA. WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

LA PLAGNE, FRANCE 

3-4 FEB 

ICE CLIMBING WORLD CUP 

Head to the valley of Champagny 

in the resort of La Plagne (about 

an hour from Grenoble) to witness 

the ultimate ice-climbing event. 

Competitors in this world cup — 

which attracts climbers from 29 

nations — are required to scale the 

imposing Ice Tower, standing at 24m. 

Rather them than us! 

WWW.LA-PLAGNE.COM 

FLY TO GRENOBLE FROM DUBLIN AND LONDON 

(STANSTED). WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

Take Off 

ACROSS SCOTLAND 

4 FEB-18 MAR 

SCOTTISH SNOWDROP FESTIVAL 

As iconic symbols of spring go, snowdrops are 

up there with frolicking lambs – and are one 

of the earliest signs of the warmer weather to 

come. If you don’t want to leave seeing them 

to chance this year, Visit Scotland off ers a 

detailed list of stately homes, deer parks and 

other landscapes across the country where 

you can see swathes of the little white fl owers. 

The Scottish Snowdrop Festival includes over 

50 locations for spotting snowdrops, including 

Valleyfi eld Woodland Park (pictured), about an 

hour from Edinburgh, and Finlaystone Country 

Estate, about 20 minutes from Glasgow. 

WWW.VISITSCOTLAND.COM/SURPRISESNOWDROP 

FLY TO EDINBURGH FROM 25 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING 

BRATISLAVA, FRANKFURT (HAHN) AND PARIS (BEAUVAIS). 

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Take Off 

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN 

UNTIL 6 MAR 

WEST SIDE STORY 

Brighten up a winter’s evening with a trip to the Göteborg Opera, where 

current shows include a new production of West Side Story (pictured), 

packed with plenty of Latin spirit. Where do these Swedes get it from? 

Also on the menu is an avant-garde dance piece, the contemporary 

ballet noBody, which opens on 25 February. 

WWW.EN.OPERA.SE 

FLY TO GOTHENBURG CITY FROM NINE DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE, 

KLAGENFURT, LONDON (STANSTED) AND ROME (CIAMPINO). WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

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OSLO, NORWAY 

16-18 FEB 

BY:LARM 

You may not know all the bands on the bill at this Nordic 

music festival, as many are new and/or unsigned, but the 

quality is consistently high. The name By: Larm means “city 

noise” and the event spans genres from dance pop to doom 

metal. It feels as though it takes over the whole Norwegian 

capital, with gigs in all the main music venues and aft erparties 

in clubs and bars. We love the all-ages shows that 

see even the littlest Norwegians rocking out. Among the 

performers you can catch this year is Norwegian singer 

Gunnhild Sundli (pictured). 

WWW.BYLARM.NO 

FLY TO OSLO (RYGGE AND TORP) FROM 23 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BRUSSELS 

(CHARLEROI), LONDON (GATWICK AND STANSTED) AND ROME (CIAMPINO). WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

LONDON, UK 

UNTIL 5 FEB 

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL 

The behemoth of an acrobatic troupe are back in the British capital with 

another world-beating stage show, Totem, at the Royal Albert Hall. The 

production is loosely themed around evolution and creation, replete with 

all the eye-popping physical theatre and circus skills that we’ve come to 

expect from Cirque. 

WWW.ROYALALBERTHALL.COM 

FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING BRATISLAVA (VIENNA), EINDHOVEN AND KATOWICE. WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

PHOTOS: TINE HAGFORS, GÖTEBORG OPERA, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

THE PERFECT EXPERIENCE IN TENERIFE | LA EXPERIENCIA PERFECTA EN TENERIFE 

The ‘Island of Eternal Spring’ is just waiting for you all year round. Spend unforgettable holidays by enjoying yourself at 

Loro Parque, an astonishing diversity of fauna and flora which will leave you speechless and in Siam Park, the Water 

Kingdom, the most spectacular water park in the world. 

La isla de la eterna primavera le espera en cualquier época del año. Disfrute de unas vacaciones inolvidables divirtiéndose 

en Loro Parque, una maravillosa diversidad de fauna y flora que le dejará boquiabierto y en 

Siam Park, the water kingdom, el parque acuático más espectacular del mundo. 

Make your dream holiday come true | Viva unas vacaciones de ensueño

This is Norway 

Experience northern lights or midnight sun above 

the Arctic Circle, or visit the world famous Norwegian 

fjords with tall mountains and glaciers. 

Fly with Ryanair to Norway... 

www.visitnorway.com 

Oslo 

Between the Oslofjord and the forests of Marka lies 

the Norwegian capital. Explore the combination of city 

life and easy access to the great outdoors. 

www.visitoslo.com 

Moss Airport Rygge is centrally located in southeastern Norway. 

With a new terminal building, infrastructure, parking area and runway, 

this airport is personally organized to offer a wide spectrum of national 

and international scheduled routes and charter traffic. 

All major rental-car companies represented! 

Phone: +47 69 23 00 00, Adress: Terminalveien 100, 1580 Rygge, Norway, e-mail: post@ryg.no For more information visit: www.ryg.no 

www.ryg.no

PHOTO: WWW.PIXELEYES.CO.UK 

Great new 

gadgets for 2012 

1 

1 / KINDLE 

There’s something to be said 

for one device doing one 

thing well, and the Kindle 

excels as an e-book reader. 

This latest model is smaller, 

lighter and faster than ever, 

but still has room for up to 

1,400 books and a battery life 

of up to one month. 

€99 WWW.AMAZON.COM 

2 / ASUS ZENBOOK 

This gorgeous laptop with 

Windows 7 is Asus’s answer 

to MacBook Air – and a fi ne 

alternative it is too. Zenbook 

can wake up in just two 

seconds and stay on standby 

for two weeks. The aluminium 

body makes it light as a 

feather (11.6-inch pictured). 

€994 WWW.PCWORLD.CO.UK 

5 

2 

3 / FUJI X100 

Despite sporting the kind 

of retro looks that wouldn’t 

look out of place in a 1970s 

Vogue shoot, this camera has 

nothing but new technology 

inside. Taking 12MP stills and 

video, and with both LCD and 

optical viewfi nders, it could 

be Fuji’s best effort yet. 

€940 WWW.FUJIFILM.EU 

4 / NOKIA LUMIA 800 

Nokia has produced the fi rst 

Windows Phone 7 to really 

be a contender. It’s got nice 

touches like grouping all 

your Facebook, Twitter, SMS 

and email stuff in the People 

hub, and an 8MP camera and 

curved 3.7-inch screen (price 

depends on contract). 

WWW.NOKIA.COM 

4 


SUSI WEASER HAS A HIGH-TECH NEW YEAR 

Our 

Fave 

THIS ISSUE 

3 

5 / MICROSOFT 

TOUCH MOUSE 

The front section of this 

mouse is an easy-to-use 

touch surface, with controls 

such as fl icking two fi ngers 

down to minimise a window. 

It can run over just about any 

surface, and is designed to 

work with Windows 7. 

€80 WWW.MICROSOFTSTORE.COM 


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1 

Travel companions 

Airport specialists Dixons Travel showcase some great new gadgets for people 

on the go, from headphones and speakers to the latest sleeping technology 

7 

2 3 

5 6 

Beats Pro TM High Performance 

Professional Headphones 

from Monster 

Meticulously designed for audio and studio 

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Professional Headphones from Monster give 

listeners sound the way professionals intended 

it to be heard. For engineers mixing a track or 

music enthusiasts who want to hear big beats 

that kick, Beats Pro delivers high-quality 

sound for every genre of music. 

Beats Pro High Performance Professional 

Headphones from Monster are available at 

all Dixons Retail stores. 

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4 

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headphones. 

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headphones in black. 

5 Beats Solo 

headphones in black. 

6 Beats Tour 

headphones in white. 

7 Beats Solo 

headhones in red.

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Bose ® SoundLink ® Wireless 

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Start the party wherever you are. You’ve got 

the music on your phone; now fl ip open your 

Bose ® SoundLink ® Wireless Mobile speaker. It 

makes a quick Bluetooth connection, and then 

you’re set with bigger sound than you’d have 

thought possible from a speaker this small. It’s 

all thanks to unique technologies from Bose. 

The SoundLink ® Mobile speaker works with 

any Bluetooth-enabled device, and its battery 

keeps going for hours. When you’re on the go, 

the integrated cover protects the speaker in 

The Sleeper 

Wouldn’t it be great to sit back, right now, and 

drift off into a relaxing sleep? 

Arrive at your destination feeling refreshed, 

thanks to The Sleeper – a soft and cosy pillow 

which nestles around your neck for the ultimate 

in support during a fl ight. The fl eecy cover 

feels soft to the touch for maximum comfort, 

giving you all the right conditions to relax. 

Why not treat your companion too, with this 

great offer from Dixons Travel: for a limited 

time, buy two pillows for just 

£18 in the UK; €21 in Rome and 

Dublin; 200DK in Copenhagen. 

This is one purchase you 

won’t lose sleep over. 

your bag. Additional covers are also available in 

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so you can choose one to match your style. 

Share your music everywhere you go, with 

the SoundLink ® Mobile speaker. 

It’s small enough to go with you anywhere. 

Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides 

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The integrated cover protects the device 

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Dixons Travel 

Dixons Travel is one of 

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The Dixons Travel team 

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RYANAIR FLIES TO OVER 

160 DESTINATIONS ACROSS 

EUROPE. WWW.RYANAIR.COM

NEW KIDS ON THE SLOPES 

It may still be chilly outside, but luckily in 2012 

you’ll fi nd plenty of new ski-wear and winter-wear 

to hot up your wardrobe. We’ve picked out three 

up-and-coming brands that are worth checking 

out if you’re planning on staying snug. 

Having enjoyed a cult following in its native 

Norway, OnePiece (www.onepiece.com) has 

since caught on around the world. Celebrities 

including Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Elton John 

and Jude Law have reportedly been zipping up 

in these suits to stay warm and toasty at home, 

and both Paris and Perez Hilton have even been 

seen out clubbing in theirs. It’s the brainchild 

of three 20-something guys, who woke up one 

Sunday morning feeling hung-over and fragile, 

and had the idea of sewing together a hooded 

top and tracksuit bottoms. Thus creating one of 

the cosiest, comfi est outfi ts you’ll ever wear (as 

pictured here on some sexy Norwegians). 

They’ve now sold to about 5% (and counting) 

of Norway’s population. It’s an adventurous look 

but has proved a winner. We love the loose-fi tting 

purple Lusekofte (below). If only all hangovers 

were so lucrative! 

After graduating from university, Miranda 

WE 

€162 €23 

€375 

This Lusekoft e 

jumpsuit is 

quirky and 

cosy. Just add an 

alpine cabin 

and log fi re. 

WWW.ONEPIECE.COM 

WILL IT TRAVEL? 

YES 

“Winter-wear 

like this will 

defi nitely get you 

noticed!” 

ANNA WEMYSS, 

SKI INSTRUCTOR, 

EDINBURGH, UK 

We W reckon on 

the t Jura 

beanie b is s 

the t perfect ect 

bright, b slouchy ouchy 

hat. h 

WWW.ZAINI.COM 

W 

NO 

“Ski-wear looks oks a bit 

out of place if you’re 

just walking down 

the street!” 

NAINA RISHIRAJ, 

STUDENT RADIO 

New ew 

trend end 

Harper had little clue what to do for a career, areer, and 

delayed the decision by heading to Switzerland zerland 

for a ski season. In her chalet, the Scot made 

her fi rst crochet beanie hat and was soon on 

swapping afternoons on the slopes for a 

crochet hook and metres of yarn. Having g 

sold the hats to a bunch of ski instructors, rs, 

Miranda returned to Scotland and perfected ected 

her crochet skills. Her website Zaini (www. ww. 

zaini.com) features hats named after 

places like the Isle of Skye, Loch Lomond d 

and the Shetlands. 

Chamonix-based brand Perfect 

Moment (www.perfectmoment.com) 

has just started selling to the UK market, t, 

and was set up by legendary skier and 

fi lmmaker Thierry Donard. Because he 

knows his baby slopes from his black 

runs, he’s designed the collection 

– from hoodies to ski pants – from 

breathable, waterproof fabrics, for 

maximum warmth and mobility. Bold 

stripes and stars in purple, red and 

cornfl ower blue will look cool whether 

you’re in the snow park or the bar. 

We love lo the bold 

stripes stripe on this s 

duck duck down 

Perfect Perfe Day 

Star ja jacket. 

WWW.PERFECT 

MOMENT.COM 

PRESENTER, LONDON, ON, UK 


LUCILLE HOWE HELPS YOU GET DRESSED IN THE MORNING 


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LUCILLE HOWE SPLASHES OUT ON THE LATEST COSMETICS 

Must-have 

products 

MIRACLE COSMETICS 

We start the year 

with a look at 

what’s new and 

miraculous in the 

world of cosmetics. 

Lab coats and 

specs at the ready! 


Buy 

onboard! 

SAMPAR 3 DAY WEEKEND 

PAGE 131 

Readers test our picks of the month 

I-POUT BY NEW CID COSMETICS 

€17.50 

New CID Cosmetics 

has a team of hundreds 

of professional makeup 

artists working to 

develop its range. This 

lipstick features built-in 

LED lights and a mirror 

to help you apply the shade perfectly in the 

darkest of corners. 

EXPERT TIP: Keep lips tip-top by always using a 

vitamin E enriched lipstick (like this one). 

Reader test: “I love the lights. They’re a 

fun feature and help you to apply it with 

better precision.” 

ALICE WAINWRIGHT, PA 

SAMPAR 3 DAY WEEKEND 

€37, 30ml 

This French skincare 

brand is the brainchild 

of Patrick Sounigo 

who, after six years 

of medical studies in 

Paris, decided to move 

into cosmetics. One 

of Sampar’s most popular products, this gel 

stimulates the skin’s natural melanin for a 

hint of tan without sun or self-tanners, so no 

skin damage or streaks. 

EXPERT TIP: Dust on some bronzer afterwards. 

Reader test: “Subtle but effective. I looked 

healthier and more tanned.” 

CARYS JONES, STATISTICIAN 

SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH LUMINIZING 

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Adding a glow to 

your skin while also 

creating a canvas 

for your foundation, 

this primer adds just 

the right amount of 

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fill in fine lines and pores, and also contains 

age-fighting antioxidants and vitamins. 

EXPERT TIP: Use on your décolleté too, to 

create a subtle highlighting effect. 

Reader test: “My foundation stayed on for 

longer and looked better.” 

ISOBEL BAYLIS, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 

PHOTO: WWW.PIXELEYES.CO.UK


MIKE PEAKE KNOWS LOTS OF NEW PLACES TO GO. WELL, THEY SOUND NEW… 

Places to visit with 

“new” in their name 

NEW BRIGHTON 

ENGLAND 

Heading to Liverpool? Don’t 

confuse it with Blackpool, where 

daytripping Brits go for sea, sand and 

rollercoasters. But close to Liverpool is 

New Brighton, where you can also enjoy 

a lovely beachy day out. Don’t confuse 

New Brigthon with Brighton, which is 

in the south. Confused yet? We are. 

NEUMÜNSTER 

GERMANY 

A short trip out of Hamburg and en route to 

Kiel and the unmissable beaches of northern 

Germany, Neumünster is the home of numetal 

band Panik and also a zoo that houses 

everything from “mighty polar bear to tiny 

mouse”. The town also hosts a popular stallion 

market around October. Good to know. 

FLY TO HAMBURG (LÜBECK) FROM MILAN (BERGAMO) 

AND STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA). WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

NEUVÉGLISE 

FRANCE 

Well worth a visit, Neuvéglise is in the hilly 

Auvergne region, surrounded by canyons, 

streams and nature at its best. According to 

the town’s rather funky-looking website, just 

1,100 people live there. 

FLY TO RODEZ FROM LONDON (STANSTED). 


NOVÝ JIČÍN 

CZECH REPUBLIC 

Like hats, do you? You’re in for a treat. This 

town (yes, “nov´y” means new in Czech) at the 

edge of the Carpathian Mountains is renowned 

for its millinery, and has a really nice town 

square too. The perfect place to pick up a new 

hat in the new year, then. 

FLY TO BRNO FROM LONDON (STANSTED). 


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FLY TO LIVERPOOL FROM 25 DESTINATIONS 

INCLUDING DUBLIN AND POZNAŃ. 



NIEUWEGEIN 

THE NETHERLANDS 

Not far from Eindhoven and close to Utrecht, 

which borders it on the north, Nieuwegein is yet 

another “new” destination. It really is quite new 

actually, as rather than springing up higgledypiggledy 

from an ancient settlement, it’s a 

planned city that was founded in 1971. 

FLY TO EINDHOVEN FROM 22 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING 

DUBLIN AND STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA). WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

NUEVO BAZTÁN 

SPAIN 

Only 35km east of Madrid, Nuevo Baztán is 

a sort of Spanish new town – albeit one that 

was founded 300 years ago, in a bid to promote 

industrial development. Pay a visit to the 

Goyeneche Palace there, a rather flamboyant 

building well worth checking out. 

FLY TO MADRID FROM 38 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING 

MARSEILLE PROVENCE MP2. WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

PHOTO: GETTY


BE THE FIRST OF YOUR FRIENDS TO CHECK-IN TO THESE NEW BOLT-HOLES 

NOBIS HOTEL 

Hot new 

hotels 

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 

This one-year-old hotel occupies 

a former bank and is elegantly 

fi tted out in typically muted 

Scandi style. It has 201 rooms, 

and more than 800m2 of luxurious 

shared space, including a soaring 

28m-high atrium lounge. Over 

drinks in The Gold Bar, you’ll rub 

shoulders with hip Stockholmers 

as well as international guests. 

DOUBLES FROM 1,810SEK (€196). 2–4 

NORRMALMSTORG, TEL: +46 (0)8 614 

1000, WWW.NOBISHOTEL.COM 

FLY TO STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA AND 

VÄSTERÅS) FROM 28DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING RIGA. WWW.RYANAIR.COM 


25HOURS HOTEL HAFENCITY 

HAMBURG, GERMANY 

Styling itself as a “budget deluxe” 

hotel, this cool crashpad on the 

city’s waterfront has nautical 

decor inspired by stories from 

old sailors. If you’re in a band, 

or fancy forming one while here, 

hang out in the Gibson Music 

Room, a practice room stocked 

with guitars. Need wheels? It’s 

free to rent a bike or even a Mini. 

DOUBLES FROM €105. 5 ÜBERSEEALLEE, 

TEL: +49 (0)40 257 7770, WWW.25HOURS- 

HOTELS.COM/HAFENCITY 

FLY TO HAMBURG (LÜBECK) FROM 

THREE DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING MILAN 

(BERGAMO). WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

THE ZETTER TOWNHOUSE 

LONDON, UK 

Clerkenwell has long been known 

for its gastropubs and hip brunch 

spots, and now the neighbourhood 

is also home to this quirky and 

colourful 13-room Georgian 

townhouse hotel. The exclusive 

bolt-hole has opened across from 

swanky sibling the Zetter, and 

boasts a plush cocktail lounge 

with a crackling log fire. 

DOUBLES FROM £185 (€215). 49–50 ST 

JOHN’S SQUARE, TEL: +44 (0)20 7324 4567, 

WWW.THEZETTERTOWNHOUSE.COM 

FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND 

STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING DUBLIN. WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

LONE 

ROVINJ, CROATIA 

Contemporary architecture, 

art installations and 1970s-inspired 

interiors come together at this top new 

address in Croatia (near to Pula and 

to Trieste, Italy), which is a member of 

Design Hotels. Many rooms boast a hot 

tub on the balcony, and there’s a vast spa. 

DOUBLES FROM 1,125HRK (€150). 31 LUJE ADAMOVIĆA, 

TEL: +385 (0)52 632000, WWW.LONEHOTEL.COM 

FLY TO TRIESTE FROM FIVE DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING BRUSSELS (CHARLEROI). 


LE BLANC HOTEL AND SPA 

TRENTO, ITALY 

Blanc by name and blanc by 

nature, this smart new hotel with 

all-white interiors looks out over 

the snow-covered peaks of the 

Valle dell’Adige and the Monte 

Bondone ski and snow-sports 

area. This place is so white, it’s 

literally dazzling. Make use of the 

inhouse restaurant and spa when 

you’re not on out the slopes. 

DOUBLES FROM €142 (HALF-BOARD). 

64 LOC. VASON, TEL: +39 0461 947457, 

WWW.LEBLANCHOTELSPA.COM 

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CHAKRA 

LONDON, ENGLAND 

New restaurants 

for the new year 

Acclaimed chef Andy Varma’s 

glamorous restaurant in Notting Hill 

pays homage to the legendary chefs 

of Lucknow, Delhi and Punjab. The 

pan-Indian dishes include tender 

Lucknow kebabs with the correct 

foie gras-like texture, and utterly 

scrumptious Italian burrata cheese 

with Bengali aubergines, cherry 

tomatoes and Korean chilli flakes. 

TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF WINE, 

ABOUT £35 (€41). 157 NOTTING HILL GATE, TEL: 

+44 (0)20 7229 2115, WWW.CHAKRALONDON.COM 


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L’OPÉRA RETAURANT 

PARIS, FRANCE 

Located in the world-famous 

Palais Garnier opera house, this 

restaurant’s bold contemporary 

design features bright red furniture 

set against a backdrop of pristine 

white. Equally dramatic on the plate 

are foie gras with strawberries, flank 

steak with cauliflower, and the Opéra 

chocolate and coffee patisserie with 

toasted almond nibs and gold leaf. 

TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF WINE, 

ABOUT €55. 8 RUE HALÉVY, TEL: +33 (0)1 4268 

8680, WWW.OPERA-RESTAURANT.FR 

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KOKCO 

MADRID, SPAIN 

Mediterranean fusion dishes 

with Chinese and Japanese 

influences can be found at this chic 

restaurant, which features striking 

beaded columns and theatrical purple 

lighting. Try sushi, oriental hotpot, salmon 

tartare and jellyfish salad, all washed down 

with a great selection of Spanish wines. 

TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF WINE, ABOUT €28. 

33 CALLE DE MATEO INURRIA, TEL: +34 91 345 0945, 

WWW.KOKCO.ES 

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SEJAL SUKHADWALA PICKS SOME NEW TOP TABLES FOR DINING OUT 

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND 

This healthy fast food diner has been 

an instant hit thanks to its great-value 

dishes with big fl avours. Sandwiches, 

wraps, pastries, salads, soups, breakfast 

pots, baked goodies and eclectic hot 

dishes like Moroccan meatballs and 

chipotle chicken are created with an inhouse 

nutritionist. The seasonal menu 

uses award-winning local produce, and 

caters for a wide range of diets too. 

TWO DISHES WITH A GLASS OF JUICE, ABOUT £10 

(€12). 142A ST VINCENT STREET, TEL: +44 (0)141 

248 9771, WWW.MYMARTHAS.CO.UK 

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The Foodies’ 

Column 

Cooking courses + 

pop-up eats 

FLAVOURS OF FRANCE 

MAILLEZAIS, FRANCE 

In a picturesque village 

near the coast in 

Western France, these 

new three-day cooking 

holidays will have you 

preparing fi sh and meat, 

stocks and soups, and 

sharpening up your 

knife skills. Enjoy wine 

tastings and market 

visits too. The next 

course dates are 3 and 

17 February. 

WWW.FLAVOURSFRANCE. 

COM 

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East London’s hippest 

Vietnamese restaurant, 

Namô, opened this café 

and deli in Shoreditch’s 

trendy pop-up mall 

BoxPark last December 

(“hop” means “box” 

in Vietnamese). Its 

off erings include street 

food, salads, rice paper 

rolls and warming 

noodle soups. 

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SEJAL SUKHADWALA TELLS US WHERE TO GET THE DRINKS IN 

New bars to 

visit in 2012 

VERJUS BAR À VIN 

PARIS, FRANCE 

Hospitable American 

couple Laura Adrian and 

Braden Perkins of popular 

supper club Hidden Kitchen 

recently opened this stylish 

wine bar, whose selection is 

chosen in collaboration with 

Juan Sanchez of La Dernier 

Goutte wine boutique. 

There's also whiskies, beers 

and inventive bar snacks. 

47 RUE MONTPENSIER, TEL: +33 (0)1 

4297 5440, WWW.VERJUSPARIS.COM 

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THE LIAR’S CLUB 

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND 

Created by rum industry 

experts, this dimly lit tiki bar 

and rum shop has kitsch 

Polynesian décor and serves 

over 100 diff erent rums. 

Choose from cocktails and 

shots, or a half/full bottle 

with free mixers. They can 

even keep any spare booze 

safe until your next visit. 

19A BACK BRIDGE STREET, 

TEL: +44 (0)161 834 5111, 

WWW.THELIARSCLUB.CO.UK 

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SHAKER & 

COMPANY 


A sure hit for 2012, this New 

Orleans-style cocktail saloon near 

Euston station has live music, comedy 

and a range of 19th and 20th centuryinspired 

cocktails. We love the crystaldecanter 

lanterns and retro school desks. 

119 HAMPSTEAD ROAD, TEL: +44 (0)20 7060 6877, 

WWW.SHAKERANDCOMPANY.COM 

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THE BRINK 

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND 

It’s a bar Jim, but not as 

we know it – the diff erence 

being there’s no alcohol. This 

bright and breezy new venue 

is the brainchild of charity 

Action on Addiction, and 

serves imaginative, goodvalue 

drinks ranging from 

traditional English pop to 

botanically brewed cordials. 

15–21 PARR STREET, TEL:+44 

(0)151 703 0582, WWW. 

THEBRINKLIVERPOOL.COM 

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INARA BAR AND LOUNGE 

MARRAKESH, MOROCCO 

This sumptuous lobby bar 

in the Four Seasons hotel 

attracts the Moroccan 

gliterati with its menu of 

Champagnes and varied 

cocktails including several 

interpretations of the mojito. 

There’s also outdoor seating 

and magical 16ha gardens to 

wander around. 

1 BOULEVARD DE LA MENARA, 

TEL: +212 524 359 200, 

WWW.FOURSEASONS.COM 

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The Drinkers’ 

Column 

The bar that moves 

THE FOURTH WALL 


The Fourth Wall is a 

bar with a roaming 

concept, moving to 

a new location each 

weekend. Owned by 

the people behind 

the fabulously quirky 

Bourne & Hollingsworth 

in Fitzrovia, this 

wandering bar will be an 

exact replica – except 

that it’ll play on artifice 

and illusion and pack up 

at the end of the night. 

Like Alice’s looking 

glass, you’ll walk into 

a space such as a 

warehouse or ballroom, 

where a door will lead 

you to a completely 

different venue. 

The Fourth Wall’s 

wandering location 

will only be revealed 

through increasingly 

cryptic messages, 

emails, notes and codes 

left around the city. 

When you do manage to 

fi nd it, your reward 

will be delicious cocktails 

served in vintage 

teacups. Join in the fun 

at www.whereisthefourth 

wall.com 

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on page 118.

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Nicole Kidman 

Comment 

THE AUSTRALIAN ACTRESS ON HIKING, TUSCANY AND TRYING NOT TO GET RECOGNISED 

“I WENT TO AMSTERDAM WHEN I WAS 17 

and then backpacked through Europe. It’s 

the best education you can have. You learn so 

much about people and the different cultures. 

I’ve always adored travelling. 

“Nobody believes this, but I’m lowmaintenance 

in everyday life. I rent places 

in different cities around the world, and 

then I move all my stuff. I’m very good at it. 

I’ve greatly reduced what I own. It’s quite a 

good feeling to be able to put everything in a 

suitcase and move it. 

“When you work on movies, you spend a lot 

of time on various locations. I made The Others 

in Spain, Dogville in Sweden, Cold Mountain 

in Romania, Moulin Rouge! and Australia in 

Australia, and many of my pictures in England. 

For Eyes Wide Shut I spent a whole year in 

London. And I’ve loved living in all the places. 

I mess up my hair a bit, walk quickly and I 

become invisible. If I’m spotted in the street, I 

find that most people respect my space. 

“Celebrity is unreal. I can understand why 

a lot of people either run away, don’t cope, or 

go under. To get away from everything, I like 

“I love being able 

to go out at midnight, 

drink margaritas, and 

dance a little salsa” 

scuba diving, horse riding and mountain hiking 

– something I like to do with my family. We can 

walk for sometimes six, seven hours a day. 

“I’d love to live in Tuscany in a farmhouse, 

with lots of kids and grandkids running around 

and a big kitchen. I could drive into Florence 

for a little opera. I have contradicting desires, 

because I also love a big city like New York. I 

have an apartment there and I did a play there. 

It’s a fantastic place, with great theatre. I love 

being able to go out at midnight there, drink 

margaritas, and dance a little salsa. I love 

Morocco too. It’s incredibly exotic. 

“When the good roles disappear, I’ll happily 

stay in Tennessee [where she lives with 

husband Keith Urban] and I’ll enjoy a more 

quiet life. I’d love to write and cook and learn 

Italian, and explore other creative paths. 

Contrary to popular belief, I’m no workaholic. 

That said, travelling is who I am. And you can’t 

stop doing your favourite thing in life.” 

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ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER WILSON / SYNERGY ART 

HAMLET ASKED HIMSELF: “To be or not 

to be.” I am now facing an equally great 

philosophical question: “To bidet or not to 

bidet?” As I stand in my hotel bathroom 

in Paris, staring down into the porcelain 

bowl, I realise it is a very English dilemma. A 

bidet may be a fixture of many Continental 

bathrooms, but to Brits like me it is one of 

those strange foreign things that we do not 

truly understand – like having cheese for 

breakfast, Shakira, and winning at football. 

Don’t get me wrong, although I’ve never 

used one I’m totally aware of what a bidet is for 

– though I’ve definitely travelled with people 

who weren’t. The give-away signs are when 

they say things like “the sink’s very low in my 

bathroom” or “I’ve got a really useful bowl for 

hand-washing clothes”. 

If you are unaware of the point of this 

particular item of bathroom furniture, I’m not 

sure a family magazine like this is the right place 

to fi ll you in. But I did fi nd a very useful web 

page called “How to Use a Bidet”. It helpfully 

talks you through each step of the process, with 

particular attention paid to “avoiding burning 

sensitive areas” (basically, go easy on the hot 

tap), and why it may not be a good idea to turn 

on the water jet too powerfully. I don’t think we 

need to go into that. Do be careful while reading 

it though: make sure you hold your laptop with 

your non-cleaning hand. 

I hope I’m not putting you off your 

sandwich/nuts/other food item with all this 

lavatorial talk. I know the British have been 

accused of being toilet-obsessed, but I like 

to think that we operate a middle ground 

between the Americans who don’t like to 

discuss the subject so much they use the 

euphemism “restroom” and the Germans, 

who are so fascinated by it they actually 

Comment 

COMEDIAN AND TRAVEL CHANNEL PRESENTER DANNY ROBINS ON BATHROOM BASICS 

have little inspection shelves in their toilet 

bowls. Can any German readers explain the 

thinking behind that intriguing little ledge? 

Are you worried you might swallow something 

important you will need to find again later? 

Our different approaches to our bodily 

functions are another example of the glorious 

diversity that makes Europe one of the most 

argumentative continents (or should that be 

incontinents?). If we can’t decide if a bidet is 

I hope I’m not putting you off your food with all this lavatorial talk 

a necessary daily function or a strange waste 

of bathroom space, how are we ever going 

to decide on a common economic policy? 

So, in the interests of unity, cooperation and 

pan-European understanding, I will now for the 

first time in my life use a bidet. You may wish to 

avert your eyes. Ooh, that jet’s a bit powerful. 

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Matthew Lee explores one of Morocco’s most vibrant and 

modern cities, and fi nds its bustling square, thriving souks 

and exquisite riads are just the start of your adventure. 

Photography by Tim White 

ON THE GROUND 

Matthew Lee explores one of Morocco’s most vibrant and 

modern cities, and fi nds its bustling square, thriving souks 

and exquisite O N riads T Hare E just the Gstart R of Oyour U adventure. N D 

Photography by Tim White 

45 46 48 50 52 55 56 59 

GET THE VIBE ON THE STREET AT THE HOTEL ON THE TABLE TO THE BAR HIT THE SHOPS IN THE BAG WHERE IT’S AT

GET THE VIBE 

ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE SQUARE 

MARRAKESH ON THE GROUND 

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YOU CAN CALL IT JAMAA EL FNA. You can 

call it La Place. And, as the English language 

seeps surreptitiously into Marrakesh’s 

charming French-Arabic mishmash, you can 

now get away with calling it The Square. 

No matter what you choose to call it, you’re 

not going to miss it – no other city is so utterly 

dominated by its main square. All roads seem 

to lead here, whether you’re coming from the 

implausibly tangled network of small lanes and 

narrow alleyways of the old city (known as the 

Medina), or the spacious European-style streets 

of the new town. And if you’re not heading 

towards Jamaa el Fna, nobody told the locals – 

you’ll see a succession of people pointing in the 

direction of the square regardless of whether or 

not you asked for help. 

The square is enormous, and is boosted by 

several smaller squares that appear to have 

attached themselves to its edges like raindrops 

to a puddle. A parade of henna tattooists, 

orange juicers, boot polishers and fez sellers 

sprawls in every direction. For fi rst-time visitors 

it can feel like you’ve accidentally wandered 

onto the set of Arabian Nights. Huge crowds 

of locals and tourists form circles around 

storytellers, whose dramatic renditions of 

biblical tales and Arabic folklore have remained 

resolutely popular. Jamaa el Fna may be a 

tourist must-see, but it’s a locals’ hangout too. 

When you visit the nightly food market, you’ll 

likely fi nd yourself wedged on a bench between 

Moroccans of all ages and backgrounds. The 

square is the city’s meeting place. 

While a good chunk of your time will be 

spent in and around Jamaa el Fna, most of 

the restaurants, bars, shops and hotels in this 

guide are to be found elsewhere in the city. 

For Marrakesh’s best food and nightlife, you’ll 

want to step out in the new town. It’s unfair 

to expect any 20th-century construction to 

possess a fraction of the charm of the Medina, 

but the French colonial architecture and treelined 

boulevards are attractive in a different 

way. And on the other side of the square, the 

old city is an enormous maze enticing you 

to get lost. Ditch the map and go for a stroll. 

That’s how the adventure begins. 

hip to be square 

Jamaa el Fna draws 

tourists and locals together 

for food and theatre 


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ON THE street 

MINT TEA AND PHOTOGRAPHY 

MARRAKESH ISN’T LIKE PARIS, Rome 

or London. It’s not a place where you go 

sightseeing and cross places off a checklist. 

This is a place where the entire city is the main 

attraction – the architecture, the markets, the 

people, the mosques, the food. A small number 

of historical sites and cultural centres do exist, 

but you can get them out of the way on the 

first day and then enjoy Marrakesh the way 

it’s meant to be enjoyed – getting lost in the 

passages and souks (markets) of the Medina, 

dodging speeding motorcycles and ambling 

donkeys, haggling over the price of colourful 

carpets, and stopping for countless cups of 

sugary mint tea. 

Start at the strikingly handsome Musée de 

Marrakech 1 (www.museedemarrakech. 

ma), which used to be known as Dar M’Nebhi 

Palace. The traditional teapots, embroidery 

and weaponry on display are what you’d 

expect to see here, but the tilework throughout 

the building is sensational and much of the 

space is dedicated to contemporary art. 

Turn right outside the museum and walk 


down the street to Medersa Ben Youssef 2 , a religious school from 

the 16th century where 130 tiny student dorms surround a tranquil 

courtyard with a shallow pool at its centre. Mosques are off-limits to 

non-Muslims in Marrakesh, so for many tourists this is a rare chance 

to learn about Islamic architecture in Morocco. A 60MAD (€5) combo 

ticket covers both the museum and the school. 

Two years ago, Frenchman Patrick Manac’h and local enthusiast 

Hamid Mergani opened the Maison de la Photographie 3 (www. 

maisondelaphotographie.ma) in a central location in the Medina. Manac’h 

has been collecting photographs of Morocco for over 15 years and by the 

time he’d amassed several thousand of them it became obvious that they 

needed to go on public display. The gallery is housed in a beautiful old 

riad (Moroccan house with a courtyard), boasting one of the highest roof 

terraces in the Medina and postcard-perfect views. 

These are exciting times for art aficionados in Marrakesh. The fourth 

Marrakech Biennale takes place 29 February–4 March at venues across 

the city, and you can see an exhibition of art inspired by the geography 

of the Atlas mountains (running until end of May), alongside expertly 

curated film, literature and music strands. You should also check out the 

Voice Gallery 4 (www.voicegallery.net) whose exhibition by Serbian 

visual artist Mihael Milunović runs until 25 February. 

Finally, don’t miss the colourful Jardin Majorelle 5 (www. 

jardinmajorelle.com), an artistically landscaped garden in the north of the 

city renowned for its birds, cacti and collection of rare plants. 

old school 

Plant yourself in the Jardin 

Majorelle for a few hours 

Admire the architecture at 

Medersa Ben Youssef 

Caravane 

of love 

Nick Wilde had a 

successful career as a 

musician and producer 

in London until his 

recording studio was 

destroyed first by a 

flood and then by a fire. 

It seemed like a higher 

power was urging 

him to leave. “My wife 

and I thought about 

working remotely, and 

we chose Marrakesh 

because we’d been on 

our honeymoon and 

loved it,” he says. They 

rented a riad in the 

Medina and Nick got to 

work building a studio. 

“Word must have 

got around that I was 

a producer because 

suddenly local 

musicians started 

turning up at our 

front door,” he says. 

Before long he was 

jamming with people 

from all over Morocco, 

incorporating their 

Berber sounds with 

his dance and techno 

influences. The result 

was a new record label, 

Marrakchi Records, 

and the first release is 

the album Caravane, 

which is available to 

purchase on iTunes.

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“Marrakesh is like Shakespeare. 

It’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 

It’s a city of fantasy” 

PATRICK MANAC’H (RIGHT) 

CO-OWNER WITH HAMID MERGANI OF MAISON DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE 


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AT THE HOTEL 

THE RIAD DEAL 

WITH ITS EXTRAORDINARY ATTENTION 

to detail, Maison MK 6 (www.maisonmk. 

com) is quite a feast for the eyes, which isn’t 

surprising when you learn that its owners, Paul 

and Aoibheann Hopkins, are both professional 

photographers. In striking contrast to the dusty 

lanes of the Medina it’s located in, this place 

oozes chicness; a stay here can feel like you’re 

living in a fashion shoot. With just fi ve rooms and 

a suite, a fantastic bar on the roof terrace, and 

manager Mary on hand to provide a personal 

touch, it’s a great place for honeymooners. It’s 

not the right place if you have a young family 

though, as there is an over-12s only policy. 

Doubles from 3,077MAD (€275). 

When Jean-François and Delphine Claeys 

opened Riad Tchaikana 7 (www.tchaikana. 

com) over 10 years ago, there were only 35 riads 

in the whole of Marrakesh. There are now more 

than 700. It speaks volumes that Tchaikana 

continues to fi ll its six gorgeous rooms and 

suites with ease. The Claeys’ story is a familiar 

one among European expatriates who’ve started 

businesses in the city. They had successful 


careers in their native Belgium but felt that they didn’t have enough time to 

live their lives. 

“We wanted to escape the system we were living in and experience 

a diff erent pace,” says Jean-François, a genial host who welcomes 

every guest like an old friend, off ering tips on the best local shops and 

restaurants. Tchaikana was a labour of love for the couple; Delphine, with 

a background in design, took charge of the interiors and created a space 

that’s above all calm and peaceful. A retreat from the world outside. “You 

only have to walk out our front door to experience the hectic life of the 

Medina,” says Jean-François. Double rooms start from 1,007MAD (€90). 

If you’re not a “less is more” person, spend the night at Bab Hotel 8 

(www.babhotelmarrakech.com). It’s a Parisian breed of luxuriousness, 

a no-holds-barred bourgeois-bohemian fantasy. We love the espresso 

machines in every room, and the new-town location is perfect for 

investigating the wave of hip bars that have opened recently in the area. 

Doubles from 1,108MAD (€99). 

The most famous and most expensive hotel in the city is La 

Mamounia 9 (www.mamounia.com). It reopened a couple of years 

ago after a €100 million refurbishment, and it has lost little of the charm 

that led Winston Churchill to declare it “the most lovely spot in the whole 

world”. Apart from being a hotel, it’s also one of the finest examples of 

Moorish-meets-European architecture you could imagine, and home 

to the most beautiful garden in the city. Double rooms here start at 

6,000MAD (€536). 

home comforts 

Enjoy the chic cosiness 

of Maison MK 

Sleep under 

the stars 

Camping in Morocco is 

an almost year-round 

option and several 

desert camps compete 

for your custom. To 

many, this is the ultimate 

Moroccan experience 

and so it’s worth noting 

that the camps are 

by no means cheaper 

than a hotel. 

The best camp 

in Morocco is a full 

day’s journey from 

Marrakesh, but it’s well 

worth the eff ort. Erg 

Chigaga 10 (www. 

desertcampmorocco. 

com) is in the middle 

of nowhere, which is 

exactly where an escape 

from the modern world 

should be. Here, 

the stars seem to shine 

more brightly and the 

dunes undulate into 

the distance. The tents 

themselves rival suites 

at fi ve-star hotels, 

with king-size beds 

and handmade Moroccan 

furnishings. A night here 

costs 2,514MAD (€225) 

per person (minimum 

stay two nights). But 

this is the desert, so the 

shower, incongruously, 

consists of a bucket of 

hot water.

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“I love to wander off the beaten 

track in the Medina, look at the old 

façades and imagine what it was 

like here a few decades ago” 

JEAN-FRANÇOIS CLAEYS 

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ON THE TABLE 

TAGINE GENIES 

THERE’S MORE TO MOROCCAN cuisine 

than tagines and couscous. That said, it really 

does help if you’re into tagines and couscous. 

Moroccan food is all about the subtle balancing 

of sweet and savoury fl avours, with dates, 

prunes, sultanas and honey contrasting with 

seasonings and spices. Since it’s compulsory 

to try at least one tagine while you’re here, 

it’s worth going to the places that set the 

benchmark, Al Fassia 11 (www.alfassia.com) 

and Le Foundouk 12 (www.foundouk.com). 

Al Fassia has long been rated the best 

Moroccan restaurant in town, and one bite of the 

gamey, eggy, cinnamon-laced pigeon pastilla (a 

fl aky pie), or a forkful of the drop-from-the-bone 

lamb tagine will prove this new-town eatery is 

still on top of its game. Meanwhile, Le Foundouk 

adventurously pairs the likes of rabbit pastilla 

and calamari tagine with excellent wines from 

the coastal town of Essaouira. The spectacularly 

converted old house is spread over three levels 

and is ideal for special occasions. 

If you’re looking to spend less, Chez 

Chegrouni 13 off ers simple, good-value 


tagines and couscous in an unbeatable location – the top fl oor off ers 

brilliant views of Jamaa el Fna. Nearby, Borj El Koutoubia 14 whips up 

a sensational fi sh tagine; while Restaurant Naïma 15 is the cutest of 

eateries and feels like you’re in a local family’s front room. The 99MAD 

(€9) three-course set menu represents excellent value for money. 

At Gastro MK 16 (www.maisonmk.com), the tiny restaurant at 

Maison MK, chef Omar El Ouahssoussi serves a “deconstructed tagine”, 

which takes the constituent parts of the stew and turns it into the kind 

of steak dish you’d find in a Parisian bistro. The 615MAD (€55) tasting 

menu begins with drinks and canapés on the roof terrace before moving 

downstairs to the intimate, quiet restaurant – definitely one for couples. 

Another elegant location is the courtyard of Le Jardin 17 , whose 

young Moroccan owner Kamal Laftimi already has three successful 

eateries under his belt. His latest venture takes full advantage of the 

tranquility offered by a stately old riad. Aside from table football, 

chessboards and a friendly rabbit called Momo, there’s a French/ 

Moroccan mix of croque-monsieurs, tagines, hamburgers and the city’s 

best cupcakes. For non-Moroccan food, go to Kechmara 18 (www. 

kechmara.com), a much-loved new town restaurant that boasts an 

eclectic menu, and equally eclectic live music Wednesday to Saturday. 

And when you’re craving a mid-shop caffeine boost go to Le Picasso 

Du Cafe 19 and order a “nos-nos”, a local take on the macchiato. The 

enthusiastic man making the coffee is a former footballer, hence the 

photos of soccer players all over the walls. 

let it stew 

Taste some Moroccan food 

at its best at Le Foundouk 

Chez Chegrouni serves 

tasty vegetable tagine 

Square meal 

Eating dinner in Jamaa 

el Fna can feel like 

an endurance sport. 

But, as any marathon 

runner will tell you, 

the feeling of crossing 

the finish line makes it 

all worthwhile. There 

are dozens of stalls 

at the nightly food 

market and every one 

will fight tooth and 

nail for your custom. 

Nearly all the food is 

cheap, authentic and 

fabulously tasty. 

With so much 

choice, the only 

sensible option is a fi vecourse 

meal. With each 

course at a diff erent 

stall, naturally. Get into 

the swing of things with 

a 5MAD (€0.50) bowl 

of escargots, then head 

to the soup kitchens on 

the far side for some 

khobz (bread) and 

harira (a spicy lentil 

and tomato soup). 

Then venture deep 

into the market for a 

plate of sheep’s head 

(what could possibly 

go wrong?) followed by 

a pigeon pastilla. Wrap 

things up with a cup of 

super-strong cinnamon 

tea and slice of ginger 

cake. Yum.

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“I love the simple little restaurants 

in the souk where 

old women cook for you. 

The food tastes amazing” 

KAMAL LAFTIMI 

RESTAURATEUR 


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to THE bar 

BELLY LAUGHS AND BELLY DANCING 

“TO ME, MARRAKESH IS EXCITING,” says 

Buddha Bar founder Claude Challe, sitting by 

the large gate that separates his new venture 

Djellabar 20 (www.djellabar.com) from the 

outside world. “This is where I want to be.” If 

you’ve been to a branch of Buddha Bar you’ll 

know what to expect – playful pop-art (John 

Lennon wearing a fez), chill-out music, a fusion 

menu of Moroccan and Asian food, and dodgy 

puns (a djellaba is a traditional robe). Challe’s 

“Maroc ’n’ roll” style seems to work – only a 

month after opening the bar is packed to the 

rafters with Marrakesh’s notoriously fi ckle seeand-be-seen 

crowd. 

There’s only one place in town that can follow 

drinks at Djellabar – the nearby Comptoir 

Darna 21 (www.comptoirmarrakech.com), 

with its nightly belly dancing shows. Ignore the 

inconvenient truth that belly dancing has never 

been a local tradition and just enjoy the show 

for its sheer silliness. The scantily clad dancers 

shake their stuff for tourists holding cameraphones, 

while more fully clothed dancers waltz 

around the room balancing a load of lit candles 


precariously on their heads. For a quieter drink, you can sit in the shisha 

pipe garden or in the quieter dining section – the menu is split between 

North African and European cuisines. Drinks are unsurprisingly pricey, 

but it’s worth it for the entertainment. 

After the glitz and kitsch of Djellabar and Comptoir you’ll be craving 

something a little more sophisticated and subtle. The Marrakesh 

hip crowd’s latest obsession, the excellent L’Apero 22 , certainly fits 

the bill with a relaxed, informal ambiance and great quality tapas 

and drinks. The raspberry mojito is this it-bar’s cocktail du jour. 

The smooth, mood-lit vibe at the bar is somewhat undermined by 

the occasional football match being screened on TV, but it’s always 

possible to retreat to the serenity of the palm-fringed terrace. The Sky 

Bar 23 at hotel La Renaissance (www.renaissance-hotel-marrakech. 

com) is the best new-town option for a drink with a view. Stylish, 

with great service and great drinks, the bar’s panoramic views over 

Marrakesh are unbeatable on a clear night. 

Since you’re not allowed to sell alcohol within close proximity of a 

mosque, nightlife options in the Medina are very limited. Our favourite 

place by far is Kosybar 24 (www.kosybar.com), a brisk 10-minute 

walk from Jamaa el Fna. Plush sofas, cosy fireplaces, candlelit tables, 

a well-stocked wine bar and a roof terrace with a view of the Koutoubia 

Mosque towering over the old city is a winning combination. Japanese 

food, something of a rarity is this part of the world, is available if you’re 

feeling peckish. 

Maroc ’n’ roll 

Dancing and dining at 

Comptoir Darna 

Get above it all at the 

Sky Bar 

Locals’ 

favourites 

If you want a break 

from the sparkle, shine 

and top-end cocktails 

of Marrakesh’s à la 

mode venues, there are 

some more laid-back 

options worth a look 

too. At Bar Model 

25 the owners are 

blissfully unconcerned 

about minor details 

such as modernity. 

This time-warp bar is 

beautiful in a retro, 

understated way, 

and there’s a huge 

outdoor terrace with 

a barbecue in the 

evenings. Bottles of 

Flag Spéciale and 

Casablanca are only 

15MAD (€1) each. 

For nightly live music 

with a sub-Saharan 

vibe, African Chic 26 

(www.african-chic.com) 

is very entertaining. 

And for something 

completely diff erent, 

try Madame Porte 27 , 

a bar rarely frequented 

by international 

visitors where you’ll 

fi nd an undiluted 

local experience – a 

man playing a synth, 

a young singer, and 

groups of Moroccans 

grooving in their chairs.

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“The Medina has a very special energy. 

So many people there are creating 

things. There are so many talented 

tradesmen and cra smen” 

CLAUDE CHALLE 

OWNER OF DJELLABAR 


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TO HAGGLE OR NOT TO HAGGLE? 


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MARRAKESH IS ONE OF THE GREATEST 

shopping destinations in the world. But two 

magic five-letter words have long been absent 

from the retail scene. These words are “fixed” 

and “price”. Thankfully, it’s no longer the case 

that the only way to shop here is to haggle in the 

souk – although that can be fun too, of course 

(see column, right). 

The most exciting recent development in 

Marrakesh shopping is the row of boutique 

shops in the arcade beneath the Terrasse des 

Épices restaurant. Lalla 28 (motto: “From 

Marrakesh With Love”) is run by Laetitia 

Trouillet, a French woman who previously ran a 

fashion business in London’s Portobello Market. 

After moving to Morocco she worked as the 

city’s first personal shopper – Sarah Jessica 

Parker was a customer – before switching her 

focus to her own store. Trouillet works with local 

craftspeople to create distinctive handbags, 

accessories and a vintage clothing range. 

Next door, Sissi 29 is the store of French 

artist Silvie Pissard, and stocks handmade 

purses, pillows, shoes, teddy bears, T-shirts, and 

lampshades crafted from newspaper. 

Just like every item in stock, Atelier Moro 30 is a complete one-off. 

Its owner, the Colombian designer Viviana Gonzalez, who’s lived in North 

Africa for eight years, is constantly on the lookout for beautiful new pieces 

to sell in her shop. When we popped in, she had just returned from a trip 

to the countryside where she had found handicrafts and impossibly cute 

toys made by local schoolkids. 

33 Rue Majorelle 31 (www.33ruemajorelle.com) bills itself as 

Marrakesh’s first concept store. There’s certainly nothing else here like 

it – a large space over two floors where every corner is dedicated to a 

different independent designer, most of whom are Moroccan. Standout 

buys include kitschy purses, contemporary Moorish furnishings and 

subversive art and artefacts by local maverick Hassan Hajjaj. Prices are 

high, but so too is the quality. 

If there’s one shop in Marrakesh you shouldn’t miss, it’s Mustapha 

Blaoui 32 , but first you have to find it – would it be so hard to put a sign 

on the door, Mr Blaoui? To be fair, it looks like Mustapha has no need for 

signage because over the years he’s earned a reputation for being the 

go-to man for Moroccan furniture, carpets, paintings, lighting, pottery 

and, well, just about anything. While the elaborate, intricate items on 

sale couldn’t be further removed from Scandinavian minimalism, this 

warehouse feels like a 19th-century Ikea. It’s easy to wander through room 

after room and end up forgetting how to get back to where you started. Sit 

for a cup of tea with the softly spoken owner and he’ll sort out packaging, 

international shipping and – if you ask nicely – a hefty discount on the 

going price. 

Lights out 

Local goodies at Lalla 

Mustapha Blaoui has your 

interior decorating needs 

taken care of 

Souk 

shopping 

When it comes to the 

markets of Marrakesh, 

haggling is like a sport. 

So you could say that 

the most important 

thing is not to win but 

to take part. 

Many visitors 

approach haggling with 

trepidation or even fear. 

Others get a real thrill 

out of it. The trick is to 

fi nd a balance between 

the two. 

It goes without 

saying that you should 

never pay the fi rst 

price you’re quoted – it 

could even be more 

than double the going 

rate. But great deals 

on quality goods are 

possible here, and if 

after a bit of a friendly 

haggle you reach an 

agreement that you 

think represents a fair 

deal, it’s OK to hand 

over the money. There’s 

no need to insist on a 

price so low that even 

you think it’s absolutely 

ridiculous. 

Just remember the 

golden rule of souk 

shopping – you’re 

always free to walk 

away. And one more 

thing: good luck! 


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in THE bag 

MUST-BUYS 

FROM MARRAKESH 

1 

1 / VINTAGE COOKBOOK 

Want to cook those 

Moroccan dishes when 

you get back home? 

The last 15 copies of this 

gorgeously illustrated 

1976 English-language 

cookbook are available for 

purchase at Atelier Moro. 

250MAD (€22) 


5 

2 / STOP T-SHIRT 

It isn’t exactly clear why 

staff at restaurant Le 

Jardin wear the word 

“stop” across their chests. 

However, we like the design 

and these colourful tees 

can be found on sale in the 

upstairs shop. 

200MAD (€18) 

2 

3 / LOCAL BEER 

Although most upmarket 

bars tend to only stock 

imported drinks, the locally 

produced booze isn’t half 

bad – and what’s more, the 

bottles look great. A small 

number of shops in the 

new town sell alcohol. 

11MAD (€1) 

4 

4 / MOROCCAN 

PASTRIES 

If you get hooked on the 

sweet melt-in-the-mouth 

pastries that come with 

every cup of tea, head to 

Madame Alami on Rue de 

la Libertié to pick up a box 

to take home. 

140MAD (€13) 

3 

5 / HANDMADE PURSE 

This cute purse is made 

from recycled food 

packaging. A selection 

of similar styles can be 

found at concept store 33 

Rue Majorelle, which sells 

plenty of covetable items 

to stash in your suitcase. 

100MAD (€9) 

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23 

8, 25 

27 

22 

WHERE IT’S AT 

MAP AND CONTACTS 

18 

11 

1 Musée de Marrakech Place Ben 

Youssef, tel: +212 (0)524 441893 / 

2 Medersa Ben Youssef Place Ben 

Youssef, tel: +212 (0)524 441893 / 

3 Maison de la Photographie 46 

Rue Souk Ahal Fès, tel: +212 (0)524 

385721 / 4 Voice Gallery 366 Z. I. 

Sidi Ghanem, tel: +212 (0)524 336770 

/ 5 Jardin Majorelle Rue Yves Saint 

Laurent, tel: +212 (0)524 313047 / 

6 Maison MK 14 Derb Sebaai, Bab 

L’Ksour, tel: +212 (0)524 376173 / 7 

Riad Tchaikana 25 Derb El Ferrane, 

tel: +212 (0)524 385150 / 8 Bab 

Hotel Angle Bd Mansour Eddahbi, 

20 

26 

5 

21 

31 

Rue Mohamed El Beqal, tel: +212 

(0)524 435250 / 9 La Mamounia 

Avenue Bab Jdid, tel: +212 (0)524 

388600 / 10 Erg Chigaga El Gouera, 

contact@desertcampmorocco.com / 

11 Al Fassia 55 Bd Zerktouni, tel: +212 

(0)524 434060 / 12 Le Foundouk 

55 Souk Hal Fassi, tel: +212 (0)524 

378190 / 13 Chez Chegrouni Jamaa 

el Fna, tel: +212 (0)565 474615 / 14 

Borj El Koutoubia 38 Bab Agnaou, tel: 

+212 (0)524 391869 / 15 Restaurant 

Naïma 30 Rue Azbezt, tel: +212 (0)66 

784 6370 / 16 Gastro MK 14 Derb 

Sebaai, Bab L’Ksour, tel: +212 (0)524 

9 

28, 29, 32 

376173 / 17 Le Jardin 32 Souk El Jeld, 

Sidi Abdelaziz, tel: +212 (0)524 378295 

/ 18 Kechmara 1–3 Rue de la Liberté, 

tel: +212 (0)524 422532 / 19 Le 

Picasso Du Cafe Rue Mouassine, tel: 

+212 (0)67 933 7107 / 20 Djellabar 

2 Rue Abou Hanifa, tel: +212 (0)524 

421242 / 21 Comptoir Darna Ave 

Echouhada, tel: +212 (0)524 437702 

/ 22 L’Apero 3 Rue Abou Hayane 

Taouhidi, tel: +212 (0)61 455 4254 / 

23 Sky Bar 89 Angle Bd Zerktouni and 

Mohamed V, tel: +212 (0)524 337777 / 

24 Kosybar 47 Place Des Ferblantiers, 

tel: +212 (0)524 380324 / 

7 

15 

13 

19 

14 

17 

30 

1, 2, 3 

6, 16 

12 

Jamaa 

24 


10 

25 Bar Model Avenue Mohammed El 

Bekal, tel: +212 (0)524 430133 / 

26 African Chic 6 Rue Oum Errabia, 

tel: +212 (0)524 431424 / 27 Madame 

Porte Avenue Mohammed El Bekal, 

tel: +212 (0)524 439272 / 28 Lalla 

Souk Cherifi a, Sidi Abdelaziz, tel: 

+212 (0)524 375272 / 29 Sissi Souk 

Cherifi a, Sidi Abdelaziz, tel: +212 (0)561 

522 6520 / 30 Atelier Moro 114 Place 

de Mouassine, tel: +212 (0)524 391678 

/ 31 33 Rue Majorelle Rue Yves Saint 

Laurent, tel: +212 (0)524 314195 / 

32 Mustapha Blaoui 142–144 Bab 

Doukkala, tel +212 (0)524 385240 

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Winter is just the 

right time to tour 

the beautifully 

rugged west coast 

of Ireland, says 

Turtle Bunbury, 

who samples its live 

music scene and 

legendary craic — 

and even wades 

into the bracing surf. 

Photography by 

James Fennell 

ne minute I’m having a quiet 

pint in a charming west 

Kerry pub, sprawled beside 

a flickering log-fire, my toes 

rattling along to an old fellow 

playing a polka on a squeezy box, thinking 

“ah yes, this is the only way to pass the long, 

dark winters”. The next thing I know, I’m 

submerged in ice-cold seawater, somewhere 

in the Atlantic Ocean, repeatedly banging my 

head on a surfboard I can’t control. 

Well, OK, maybe there were more than a 

few minutes between the two events. And 

perhaps more than a few pints too. Which is 

presumably what “inspired” me to sign up 

to a late morning’s surfing on the strand of 

Castlegregory in the midst of an Irish winter. 

Despite my semi-aquatic name, I am 

not and have never been a surfing dude. 

I always wanted to be, but my attempts 

to stand up on a board, let alone ride the 

rides, have been consistently futile. But the 

incentive to stay out of the water increases 

considerably once you find yourself surfing 

the sub-zero waves that rumble down the 

coast of the Dingle Peninsula. Aided by an 

inconceivably patient teacher (see www. 

jamieknox.com), and a hooded O’Neill 

Pscyhofreak winter wetsuit that keeps 

me miraculously warm, I am astounded 

to discover that, after two hours of solid 

surfing lessons, I can stand upright for 

several seconds at once. Not to brag. 

Any trace of a hangover has long since 

been washed away when I make my way 

over the Conor Pass to Dingle town for 

celebratory refreshments. The journey, 

though precarious in places, is one of the 

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mountain peaks, plunging cliffs, 

meandering rivers and oxbow lakes. This is a 

landscape that needs to be enjoyed close up, 

so if you’re here on the weekend of 18–19 

February, give the Dingle Walking Festival 

(www.dinglewalkingfestival.com) a whirl. 

You’ll discover why National Geographic 

Traveler described the Dingle Peninsula as 

“the most beautiful place on Earth”. 

The town of Dingle is perhaps one of the 

most fun places you can go in Ireland. It 

was not ever thus. Along the walls of Dick 

Mack’s pub are a series of early 20th-century 

photographs recalling a time when this 

coastal enclave was little more than muddy 

roads and thatched cabins. But that was then. 

The town came to prominence when David 

Lean’s Oscar-winning masterpiece Ryan’s 

Daughter was filmed locally in 1968, and 

also garnered considerable attention through 

Fungie, a fun-loving Bottlenose Dolphin who 

swam into the harbour in the early 1980s and 

has been based here ever since. But it’s the 

“craic” of the pub life, as the Irish call it, that 

makes Dingle a cut above. 

There are stacks of wonderful pubs 

in this small town. J. Curran’s bar, which 

doubles up as a general merchant and 

drapery, is a straight-up classic. Among its 

regulars are bachelor brothers Stevie and 

Timmy Kelleher, who have hit upon a canny 

solution to the drink-driving conundrum. 

Even though their farm is less than 3km 

from Curran’s, they know better than to 


risk driving home after a few. And so they 

now have two houses – the farmhouse, 

where they spend most of their days, and a 

townhouse in Dingle, where they “rest” on 

drinking nights. 

Down the road, Dick Mack’s pub still 

has the cobbler’s shoeboxes rolling up the 

walls, just as they did when owner Oliver 

McDonnell’s father established himself as 

the town’s foremost boot merchant. Oliver, 

who was born and raised here, has since 

converted the old family kitchen, sitting 

and dining areas into alternative drinking 

spots for his customers. By night, it seems 

as though every rattan stool, bentwood 

chair and scuff-resistant step is occupied 

by someone of a different nationality. 

Everywhere the banter is in full flow. When 

From Dingle to Doolin 

DINGLE 

KILLIMER SHANNON 

GLIN 

BALLYLONGFORD 

TARBERT 

LISTOWEL 

TRALEE 

ANASCAUL 

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National Geographic Traveler described 

the Dingle Peninsula as “the most beautiful 

place on Earth” 

the music starts, all ankles stir. If these 

people are not Irish, they sure want to be. 

From Dingle, I head back east via 

Annascaul, where one of the pubs is a 

veritable shrine to its one-time publican, the 

Antarctic explorer Tom Crean; Tralee, home 

to the world-famous Rose of Tralee contest; 

and Listowel, a major horse-racing centre 

that hosts a popular horse fair every year. 

I get my first proper glimpse of the broad, 

majestic Shannon from a pier at the back of 

Finucane’s pub in Ballylongford. This is the 

longest river in Britain or Ireland, its earliest 

waters rising from the sphagnum mosses 

of faraway County Cavan. Finucane’s 

once belonged to the entrepreneurial and 

prosperous O’Rahilly family, one of whom 

became the only rebel leader of the Easter 

Rising of 1916 to die in action. They owned 

a pub, two creameries, and an enormous 

corn mill that ran along the riverbanks. At 

one end of the bar counter is the yardstick 

once used by the pub’s in-house tailors to 

measure arm lengths. Customers would sit 

at the bar and drink a pint or two, while their 

tailor proposed different colours and cloths. 

Onwards to Glin, famous for its charismatic 

Knights of Glin – the 29th and last of whom 

passed away in 2011 after a lifetime in which 

he promoted the wonders of Georgian 

architecture in Ireland, as well as Irish 

furniture and art. His home at Glin Castle has 

an epic history. Many centuries ago, a son of 

the then Knight of Glin was captured during 

an assault by an English fleet. A message 

emerald isle 

Sample the Irish craic 

J. Curran’s and Dick 

Mack’s in Dingle 

The unspoilt 

landscape of County Clare 

Trad sounds 

Traditional music, or 

“Trad” is a massive 

part of life on the 

Dingle Peninsula. If 

you want to get in 

on the act you can 

attend the Scoil Cheoil 

an Earraigh (www. 

scoilcheoil.com), 

a traditional music 

school that takes place 

in Ballyferriter from 

15–19 February. 

North of 

the Shannon, 

Sixmilebridge (www. 

wmw.ie) in County 

Clare is the place to 

be on Friday nights, 

when the Greyhound 

Bar hosts a traditional 

session from 10pm 

onwards. It’s also 

worth keeping an eye 

on the line-up for Glór 

Ennis, the main stage 

in the county town of 

Ennis, offering a hearty 

array of music, theatre, 

comedy and more 

(www.glor.ie). 

Hit The Traditional 

Music Shop on Fisher 

Street in Doolin to 

buy recordings of 

local musicians, sheet 

music and traditional 

instruments (www. 

irishmusicdoolin.com). 

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plenty more where he came from!” 

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from where I take a short ferry across the 

Shannon to Killimer in south Clare. Clare is 

known as the Banner County on account of 

all the flags and banners unfurled in support 

of Daniel O’Connell, the emancipator of 

Irish Catholics, when he was elected to 

represent the county in Parliament in 1828. 

As legendary Irish songwriter Christy 

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shortage of marvellous musical venues in 

the county. The town of Doolin, gateway 

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Castle has an epic history 

the Micho Russell Memorial Weekend 

(www.michorussellweekend.ie) on the 

last weekend of February (24–27). 

Innumerable kindred souls will gather 

for recitals, workshops and sessions – 

prearranged and spontaneous – in honour 

of one of Ireland’s finest musicians. 

Nearby, Kilfenora is rightly considered 

one of the finest places you could be on St 

Patrick’s Day (17 March), with a splendid 

parade and a lively session, starring the 

Kilfenora Ceili Band. It runs until the 

small hours of the morning and attracts 

musicians from all over the world. 

Just be careful, because you might 

think you’re supping safely on your drink, 

listening to the band play with no place 

else to go, only to awaken abruptly in a 

bracingly cold ocean with a surfboard 

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Glin Castle has a glorious 

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Alternatively, you could 

do this trip in reverse 

starting in Doolin, in 

which case it’s worth 

fl ying to Shannon. 

STAYING THERE 

In Dingle, try the 

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and families with its 

mix of dorms and 

private rooms (www. 

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try the moderately 

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house with an awardwinning 

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GROSSER FELDBERG 

FRANKFURT, GERMANY 

Boasting over 500 ski areas, with about 12 million skiers to fi ll those 

slopes, Germany is Europe’s biggest skiing nation. At 878m, Grosser 

Feldberg is the highest peak in the Taunus Mountains, and lies only 

38km from Frankfurt. Big crowds oft en arrive at the weekend, as they 

have for more than a century, currently with the aid of two drag lift s. 

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The Norwegian capital’s vibrant city 

centre is compact enough to explore 

on foot, and is punctuated by plenty 

of cool boutiques and cosy bars. Once 

you’ve had your fi ll of the sights, join the 

locals – for whom skiing is as natural 

as walking – when they take the tram 

up to the Oslo Winter Park (also known 

as Tryvann) after work. It’s fl oodlit until 

10pm and boasts 18 slopes and seven 

lifts. You’ll also fi nd terrain parks and 

two half-pipes. The World Snowboarding 

Championships is also being held here 

10–19 February. 

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VVILLAACHH 

KLAAAAGEENFFURRRT, AAUSTRIAA 

Villach is a small city in southern Austria with a 

history dating back 5,500 years. The Romans 

liked it for its thermal waters and they’re still 

gushing forth. You can fl y in to nearby Klagenfurt 

and purchase a “Three countries” lift pass, which 

covers ski resorts in Austria and over the nearby 

borders of Slovenia and Italy too. Villach itself has 

fi ve separate ski areas nearby but the small local 

slope of Heiligengeist is just 15 minutes 

from the city centre. 

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It’s little known that 

Slovakia is home to 

hundreds of (mostly 

small) ski areas, 

some very close to Bratislava. Zochova 

Chata has just a couple of simple lifts and about 

a kilometre of easy-intermediate level ski slopes, 

plus a toboggan run, but it is very close to the city 

– only 35km away and is popular with locals from 

there and other nearby towns, including Modra 

and the closest, Piesok, which is also famed 

for its ceramics. 

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LATEST NEWS FROM 

THE SLOPES 

In resorts in the 

Alps, Dolomites and 

Pyrenees dozens of new 

hotels and apartment 

complexes continue 

to open. And resorts 

across the continent 

continue to spend big on 

snowmaking machines 

to try to ensure they 

can open their pistes all 

season (so long as it’s 

cold enough to make 

snow). 

In Italy, Madonna 

di Campiglio (www. 

campiglio.to) has 

completed a longplanned 

gondola and ski 

run link to its neighbour, 

Pinzolo, creating a 150km 

ski area. Kronplatz 

(www.kronplatz.com) 

has opened a 7km long 

ski run accessed by 

a gondola. All three 

resorts are reached 

easily from Verona. 

Austria’s Saalbach 

Hinterglemm (www. 

saalbach.com) and 

Kitzbühel (www. 

kitzbuehel.com), 

both near Salzburg, 

have new lifts too. 

In Saalbach’s case 

it’s another big fast 

gondola for their world 

beating fl eet – the 

company has spent 

€234m upgrading its 

ski slopes over the past 

decade, and Kitzbühel 

has a new six-seater 

chairlift with pull-down 

weather-protection. 

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SNOW HUNTING 

5 

OU OUKAÏMEDEN 

MARRAKESH, H, MOROCCO 

Africa’s largest ski area lies in the Atlas Mountains near Jebel Toubkal. This makes it a relatively easy 

drive from Marrakesh airport, meaning there’s the option of snowboarding one day and enjoying the 

legendary atmosphere of the Jamaa el Fna and the souks the next (see our On the Ground section on 

page 43 for more ideas). Oukaïmeden was developed by the French in the 1940s and more recently 

reported to have been purchased by a company in the Middle East which has plans to develop a resort 

of international standing. The lifts – an ageing double chair lift and half a dozen surface lifts – remain 

fairly basic, but at 3,273m this is the highest skiing in Africa and worth it just to boast to your friends! 

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LARRRRNACAA, CYYPRRUUSSSS 

The average winter temperature in Cyprus is a 

tad over 17˚C, but that didn’t stop residents of 

the city hiking up to ski when snow fell on the 

local hills in the 1930s, then later adding the most 

southerly ski lifts in Europe in 1960. They even 

named the pistes after Greek gods and mythical 

fi gures like Aphrodite and Hermes. Snowfall is 

diffi cult to predict, but usually lasts from January 

to March and snow canons also cover the slopes. 

Then it’s down to the beach at Larnaca so enjoy 

some winter sun. 

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CHAMROUSSE 

GRENOBLE, FRANCE 

If you’re looking for a larger ski area 

close to an historic city, you can’t 

do much better than Chamrousse, 

only 32km up the hill from 

Grenoble. While Grenoble was 

fi rst made a city by the Romans in 

381AD, Chamrousse is more recent, 

being built for the 1968 Winter 

Olympics. The 90km of runs 

largely consist of family friendly 

terrain, but there are 14 steeper 

reds and blacks, including the 

famous Men’s Olympic Downhill 

course — at 4.5km, the longest here. 

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Greece has more than 20 ski areas of its own but 

Macedonia’s Mount Kozuf, just over the border, 

is one of the easiest to reach from the country’s 

second city, Thessaloniki. In fact, it’s only an 

hour’s drive away, so before heading to the 

slopes you can take a tour of the city’s Unescolisted 

ancient churches, soak up the incredible 

art scene and lively nightlife, and chill in the 

seafront cafés. The area was planned as a major 

regional ski centre and opened in 2007 with two 

fast chair lifts. The highest peak is at 2,201m and 

there’s 65km of piste to explore. 

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The last thing most people think of on a visit to the magnifi cent Eternal City 

is skiing, but just as the Romans have their beaches they also have their ski 

centres – about an hour’s drive from the capital. Campo Catino, one of the 

closest resorts to Rome, is 1,800m up on a treeless plateau. There are fi ve 

ski lifts here, with a 320m vertical and 10km of runs to enjoy. And the height 

of the ski slopes means they’re normally snow sure. 

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MÉRIBEL LIVE 

MÉRIBEL, FRANCE 

This laid-back festival takes 

place from 19 to 23 March and 

will be headlined by The Feeling. 

Culminating with a massive free 

gig by the piste, it’s the perfert 

ski-party spring break. 

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BRITS 

LAAX, SWITZERLAND 

A major event on the British skiing 

and snowboarding calendar, 

this festival, 18–25 March, 

combines one of the top skiing/ 

snowboarding competitions 

around with performances from 

huge bands. 

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ROCK THE PISTES 

PORTES DU SOLEIL, 

FRANCE/SWITZERLAND 

Launched in 2010, this popular 

fest takes place 24–28 March. 

Skiers sign up to receive text alerts 

Music in the 

mountains 

It seems we can’t get enough of 

music festivals close to the slopes. 

Fly to one of these fests to rock out 

at the end of the ski season 

of where free gigs will be held 

across the vast 650km ski area the 

day before, then they hop on their 

skis and race over to them. 

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BASSCAMP 

MORZINE, FRANCE 

This is a brand new event 

scheduled for 2–6 April that 

promises to bring a bass-heavy 

line-up to the famous French 

resort. One for the party crowd. 

Check the website for updates. 

WWW.BASSCAMP-FESTIVAL.COM 



SNOWBOMBING 

MAYRHOFEN, AUSTRIA 

Probably the most established 

of the winter mountain festivals, 

Snowbombing completely takes 

over the Mayrhofen resort on 9–14 

April. This year Snoop Dogg and 

Example headline and Fat Boy Slim 

will be throwing a street party. 

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PARIS 

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Did you ever have the nagging 

sense that you weren’t living 

the life you should be living? 

In 2008, I did. And rather than 

continue to ignore it, I posed 

the following question to my husband, Evan: 

“Want to move to Paris?” To my surprise, 

he answered: “Hell yes. Let’s go.” 

When we arrived in January of 2009, the 

winter clouds extended the typical muted 

greys and whites of Paris’s streets and 

Haussmann buildings across the entire sky. 

The whole city was a perfect, neutral palette 

against which anything could happen. We 

had our fresh start. 

As we strolled, the objects that attracted 

my eye were café chairs, coffee cups, 

flowers, graffiti, doors, and chalkboards 

– things meant to be touched, shared, 

enjoyed, and worn down. On our long 


Sometimes the 

simplest ideas are the 

best. Photographer 

Nichole Robertson 

explains how, one 

greyJanuary day, she 

had the idea of 

documenting the 

vivid colour palette 

of her city 

walks, one particular object would strike 

me – a bright blue moped, for example – 

and I’d obsess about that colour for the rest 

of the day. Focusing on only one colour 

allowed me to see things I might otherwise 

have overlooked, like a door handle or an 

interesting pattern in chipped paint. Each 

colourful detail popped against the natural 

textures of the beautiful, worn buildings 

as if waiting to be noticed. Some were out 

in the open. Others were well concealed 

from casual passers-by. Those were the best 

discoveries. 

Paris taught me a lot of things; most 

important among them is to take my time. 

I hope that these photos inspire you to put 

down your preoccupations as well, at least 

for a little while, so that you can find as 

much happiness in viewing them as I did 

in discovering them.

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The city of 

basketball, 

beer and 

bohemians 

Two decades aft er the end of 

Communist rule, the Lithuanian 

capital is attracting more visitors than 

ever. Matthew Lee samples the 

buzzing bars, basketball culture and 

art scene of today’s Vilnius. 

Photography by Alexander Short 

The secret is out. Growing 

numbers of tourists are 

discovering Lithuania’s 

beautiful and beguiling 

capital, from its museums 

and growing culinary scene to its lively 

nightlife. But while the magnificent churches, 

cathedrals and castles dotted around one 

of Europe’s largest old towns explain the 

city’s history, they don’t tell you much 

about modern life in a place that’s changed 

dramatically over the past two decades. This 

is, after all, a town where they tore down 

the statues of Marx and Lenin and replaced 

them with Frank Zappa. There’s nowhere 

quite like Vilnius, but to understand it you 

must indulge in three thoroughly Lithuanian 

obsessions – drinking, basketball and radical 

art. Which is exactly what I did. 

State of Fluxus 

It seems improbable that the former Ministry 

of Health, a huge building right at the heart 

of downtown Vilnius, would be handed 

over to artists and anarchists by the local 

authorities. But not every city has a mayor 

like Artu - ras Zuokas, who shot to worldwide 

fame in summer 2011 after releasing a video 

that showed him driving over a Mercedes in 

a tank, shouting “this is what will happen 


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if you park your car illegally!”. The car, it 

turned out, was purchased specifically for 

the stunt, and the distressed owner of the 

crushed vehicle was played by an actor. 

Maybe his fondness that kind of prank 

helps explain why Zuokas has opened a 

building dedicated to Fluxus, the radical art 

movement of the 1960s and 1970s led by 

Lithuanian-born George Maciunas. 

Fluxus artists used humour, performance 

art and a strong sense of mischief to spread 

their anarchic, anti-authoritarian ideas. A 

distrust of conventionality, a DIY attitude to 

production and a warped sense of fun mean 

that, like the movement itself, the Ministry 

of Fluxus (27 Gedimino Pr) is positively 

anarchic. Every inch of wall space is covered 

in art and graffiti; some brilliant, some not – 

it doesn’t seem to matter. Living and working 

among the abandoned shopping trolleys, 

broken musical instruments and oddly 

shaped furniture, a group of local artists uses 

the building as both HQ and muse. Don’t be 

scared to open doors and wander around 

freely – the word “fluxus” is, after all, Latin 

for “flow”. 

For a gentler introduction to Lithuanian art, 

visit the Contemporary Art Centre (2 Vokieciu, 

tel: +370 5260 8960, www.cac.lt) in the heart 

of the Old Town. It features a permanent 

exhibition on the Fluxus movement – although 

you’ve probably had enough of all that by now 

– and stages a new cutting-edge exhibition 

every couple of months. 

To purchase arts and crafts made by 

Vilnius’s up-and-coming talents, visit the 

Sunday flea market (39 Vilniaus, 12–4pm) 

in the courtyard of perennially hip bar 

Vasaros Terasa (look out for the angel cows). 


art attack 

Lithuania’s past comes 

alive in the Old Town 

Visit the Ministry of Fluxus 

– it’s the law! 

Beers at Bambalyne . 

Fluxus artists used humour, 

performance art and a strong sense 

of mischief to spread their anarchic, 

anti-authoritarian ideas 

Here you’ll find vintage, bric-a-brac, books, 

jewellery, old postcards and posters, and 

one-off creations by local designers. 

Beer, beer and more beer 

(and some non-alcoholic options) 

Little known fact: for every Lithuanian 

citizen there are seven Lithuanian 

breweries. OK, that’s less than true, but 

about 300 local beers are on sale at 

Bambalyne . Beer Bar (7 Stikliu G, tel: +370 

5240 5670), a preposterous tally for such 

a small country. Dark beers and hearty 

ales dominate the drinking at this moody 

underground cellar, so expect distinctive, 

assertive flavours and equally strong 

reactions. Some brews here are as potent 

as red wine. You’ll need to work your way 

through a few bottles to even consider

PHOTO: EYEVINE 

stomaching Bambalyne . ’s traditional 

Lithuanian drinking food – smoked pig’s 

nose. The snout is sliced and served up with 

a dash of horseradish. Who’d have thought 

cartilage could be so chewy? 

You’ve got to admire the cheek of a bar 

that calls itself Gringo (31/1 Vilniaus, tel: 

+370 6549 0541) and then busts its gut 

to appeal to a foreign clientele – Premier 

League on the TV, a wide range of imported 

beers, free wi-fi, menus in English. But 

perhaps because of its backstreet location, 

it’s not touristy. Instead, it’s the place to 

meet long-term expatriates and Lithuanians 

wanting to practise their English. Despite 

its name, the fearsomely cool bar/club/ 

hangout Gorky (34 Pilies, tel: +370 6521 

8035) seems to have less to do with the 

golden age of Soviet literature than it does 

with the golden age of Soviet boozing. The 

liquor of choice here is Trejos Devynerios, 

also known as 999, a long-standing herbal 

concoction in the spirit of Jägermeister 

that’s luminous enough to take to the dance 

floor if you’ve accidentally left your glow 

stick at home. 

For more conventional (and nonalcoholic) 

drink, head to Europe’s least 

conventional neighbourhood, Užupis, which 

has declared itself an independent republic 

with its own currency, flag, constitution, 

president and army of between 12 and 

17 men, depending on who’s available 

at the time. On the main drag you’ll find 

Thierry Kepykla (19 Užupio, tel: +370 6766 

0889), a Parisian bakery selling croissants, 

baguettes, cakes and – most importantly – 

authentically frothy French coffee. It’s run 

a muse me 

The Three Muses statue 

outside the city’s National 

Drama Theatre 

Don’t mess with Mayor 

Zuokas 

by a Frenchman who moved to Lithuania 

six years ago to work with street kids. 

Kepykla fell in love with the country and is 

now giving this bohemian neighbourhood 

even greater claim to being considered the 

Montmartre of the Baltics. 

If you’ve been taking full advantage of 

some of Europe’s cheapest and best beers, 

then head to homely, hippyish Sulcius (15 

Totoriu, tel: +370 6035 3102) for a tailormade 

recovery drink. At this impossibly cute 

juice bar (motto: “for those that don’t drink 

beer”), the resident squeezers will combine 

fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices to conjure 

up delicious and healthy liquids. The ginger 

and cinnamon juice is very, very, very 

gingery, but you’ll feel reborn afterwards. 

Vegan snacks such as cookies and samosas 

are on hand if you’re feeling peckish. 

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days a week, 10am – midnight, and until 3am Fridays and Saturdays. 

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on the ball 

Basketball is big business 

Have a legendary time 

at Sports & Legends 

See Lietuvos Rytas in 

action while you’re in town 

Hoop dreams and slam dunks 

Lithuanians aren’t joking when they describe 

basketball as the country’s second religion, 

so for a surefire conversation starter in a 

Vilnius bar, just mumble something about 

rebounds and assists. Just be careful on 

the sensitive topic of the national team’s 

showing in last summer’s European 

championships though. If basketball is a 

religion, the humiliating defeat to minnows 

Macedonia in the quarters was enough to 

spark mass apostasy, especially since the 

event was being hosted on home soil. 

Now all the tears, jeers and 

recriminations are in the past, Lithuanians 

have returned to squabbling over domestic 

rivalries – namely that between Vilnius 

challengers Lietuvos Rytas and Kaunas 

top dogs Žalgiris, who between them have 

won every single championship since the 

Lithuanian league began 20 years ago. If 

Lietuvos are playing on your visit, get a 

ticket for a game at the 11,500-capacity 

Siemens Arena (14 Ozo G, tel: +370 5 247 

7576, www.siemens-arena.com). 

If it’s sold out, the next best thing is an 

evening at Stars & Legends sports bar 

(Šaru - nas Hotel, 4 Raitininku, tel: +370 6140 

0099). Owned by Šaru - nas Marčiulionis, 

one of the all-time Lithuanian basketball 

greats, the bar comes alive on game nights 

– a frankly intimidating number of TVs 

guarantee a great view wherever you’re 

sitting. To really fit in, learn the lyrics to 

Lithuania’s basketball anthem Trys Milijonai 

(search for it on YouTube), order a plate 

of fried bread and pig’s ears, and avoid all 

mention of Macedonia. 

Fast facts 

GETTING THERE 

Vilnius airport is located 

just 7km from the city 

centre, and buses 1 and 

2 provide a quick service 

into town, costing 2.5LTL 

(€0.70). Trains also run 

directly to the main railway 

station for the same price. 

Taxis are available, as are 

hire cars from Hertz (www. 

hertz.com), Ryanair’s 

exclusive rental partner, 

off ering special rates for 

Ryanair passengers when 

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To buy in… 

BERLIN 

germany 

If you want to bag yourself a bargain in an 

up-and-coming city, Berlin is the place to look, 

says property guru Jonny Benarr 

THE PLACE 

Some 135 million people visited Berlin in 2010 

and it’s no wonder given the city’s unique and 

vibrant energy. This is evident in everything 

from the eclectic architecture to the open, 

friendly attitude of its people. 

Germany is also a financial powerhouse and 

one of the most stable economies in the world. 

An estimated 84% of the city’s population rent 

rather than own. And, compared with capitals 

like London and Paris where you can expect 

to pay in excess of €10,000 per m 2 , in Berlin 

that figure is less than €3,000 per m 2 . Low-cost 

property combined with high rental demand 

equals an investor’s dream. 

THE PROFESSIONALS 

Darrell Smith from Buy Berlin (www.buyberlin. 

co.uk) is an estate agent and property finder 

dealing with both residential and commercial 

sales and lettings. 

“Although compared with other European 

capitals Berlin is considered cheap, that is 

not going to be the case for long,” he says. 

“Historically, Berliners were happy to rent longterm, 

and many still will be, but with increasing 

rental costs they are switching on to the fact 

that it can be cheaper to have a mortgage.” 

THE PROCESS 

“The first thing a buyer should do is familiarise 

themselves with the city’s different areas,” says 

Dr Esfandiar Khorrami, a Berlin-based lawyer 

with Bottermann Khorrami (www.bk-law.de). 

“It all comes down to micro-locations – you 

turn a corner and suddenly you are in an area 

with a different price value and feel. While 

agents might try to sell a particular area for 

personal gain, a banker or lawyer may be more 

insightful, independent, and be able to provide 

a more personal view on location,” he says. 

Once you have successfully negotiated a 

POOL your assets 

In Berlin and 

you can swim in the 

Badeschiff, a public pool 

on the River Spree 

price (handled by the agent) you then instruct 

a notary to act on your behalf, by signing a 

mandate and paying them the costs associated 

with the purchase, which will be about 12%. 

Note that the buyer pays the agent’s fees, 

because it is free for a homeowner to sell their 

property. The process can take anywhere from 

four weeks to four months, depending on the 

needs of the parties involved. 

Although the final step of having your name 

registered with the land registry can take 

several months after completion, you are still 

the legal owner once the purchase payment 

has been made. 

Presently, non-German residents can expect 

to acquire a mortgage for 50% of the property 

price, increasing to 80–90% for residents 

and those with good credit. For investment 

purchases, around 70% of the financing can be 

acquired through a mortgage, 70–80% if you 

want to buy a block of apartments. 

“Take advantage of local knowledge 

and local expertise and do not try to do it 

all yourself. And don’t waste too many trips 

coming to Berlin for administrative purposes,” 

says Khorrami. Although I don’t think there is 

such a thing as a wasted trip to Berlin! 


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On the market 

Entry level 

WHAT? A fully renovated 

two-bedroom apartment, which 

includes a new bathroom 

and wood laminate flooring 

throughout. It’s located on the 

second floor and looks onto a 

pleasant courtyard. 

WHERE? On Ostseestrasse in 

Prenzlauer Berg, one of the 

trendiest areas in the city at 

the moment. Full of artists and 

students, it has a particularly 

bohemian vibe and a popular 

bar scene. Half of the area’s 

population is aged between 

25 and 45, and Prenzlauer 

Berg is regarded as a vibrant 

neighbourhoods for creatives. 

HOW MUCH? A steal at only 

€120,000. 

CAN I RENT IT OUT? The property 

is currently tenanted and 

generates a yield of 4.46% a 

year. Tenants tend to be young, 

single professionals, of which 

there are many. 

WILL IT MAKE ME RICH? 

Extrapolating from recent growth, you could expect 

this property to increase in value by 50% to 75% over 

the next 5 to 10 years. At present it is only €1,486 per m 2 . 

Mid-level 

WHAT? A four-bedroom duplex apartment located on the fourth floor of 

a block. This place is finished to a high standard, including wood flooring 

and a balcony offering a fantastic view of the city. The building has an 

elevator. 

WHERE? Friedrichshain, one of Berlin’s most fashionable areas and home 

to numerous design and media companies. It has fast and frequent 

transport links, tree-lined avenues and popular schools, along with a 

thriving nightlife scene. 

HOW MUCH? On the market for an unusually great-value price of 

€251,500. 

CAN I RENT IT OUT? Yes. It currently commands an annual rent of 

€11,453 that equates to a yield of approximately 4.55%. 


Quite possibly, and maybe quicker than you think. Split 

it into two two-bedroom apartments that are both worth 

about €170,000 and there you have €90,000 gross 

profit straight away. 


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Executive level 

WHAT? An awesome one-bedroom duplex 

loft apartment that is both big and beautiful, 

weighing in at 174m 2 , and offering huge picture 

windows that create a wonderfully bright living 

space. There’s a stylish kitchen and bathroom, 

hardwood floors, and unique Prussian vaulted 

ceilings that ensure the spirit of the last 

century lives on. 

WHERE? Directly across from the Landwehr 

Canal on Paul-Lincke-Höfe in Friedrichshain- 

Kreuzberg, a family friendly and peaceful part 

of the city. Small parks and boules pitches are 

evident alongside fine restaurants, idyllic beer 

gardens and a few trendy nightspots too. 

HOW MUCH? At €450,000 it may seem 

expensive, but it is still only €2,586 per m 2 . 

Vacant properties command a higher asking 

price than tenanted ones, because new rental 

terms can be established to maximise yield. 

CAN I RENT IT OUT? Similar properties will rent 

out at €2,000 a month. 


Exclusive loft apartments like this 

will always be in demand. Capital 

appreciation in this neighbourhood 

is strong and a five-year view could 

reward you with 25% growth. 


If money’s no object 

WHAT? A superb colonial villa dating back to 1909 that has been lovingly 

restored using the finest of materials. The property boasts four large 

bedrooms, with the master having a large veranda from which to enjoy 

the beautiful gardens. Back inside, you have your very own sauna, a 

high-quality kitchen and bathrooms with marble sinks. 

WHERE? Located on Matterhornstrasse in Zehlendorf, the traditionally 

exclusive residential area of Berlin. From the Wannsee Lake to the 

Grunewald forest, this is the ultimate location for Berliners as you have 

the best of nature on your doorstep while the fantastic traffic links 

ensure you get to the best of the shopping on Kurfürstendamm in less 

than 20 minutes. 

HOW MUCH? Even in one of the most sought-after areas in the city you 

will only be required to part with €1,090,000 – an absolute bargain 

compared with its Continental counterparts. 

CAN I RENT IT OUT? There is not much of a rental market for high-end 

properties such as this one. If you buy this, live in it and enjoy it. 


At less than €3,000 per m 2 it has a long way to go to catch 

up with its European counterparts, but as more savvy 

Germans (and other investors) descend on the city for its 

charm, sophistication and stability, the property prices 

are expected to rise greatly over the next 10 years. 

Fast facts 

GETTING THERE 

Berlin (Schönefeld) 

airport is just 20km 

from Berlin’s centre 

and has excellent bus 

and rail services daily, 

and a journey time 

of about 45 minutes. 

Alternatively, book a 

hire car from Hertz 

(www.hertz.com), 

Ryanair’s exclusive 

rental partner, 

offering special rates 

when you book your 

fl ight. 

STAYING THERE 

Our writer 

stayed at the 

Schlosshotel (www. 

schlosshotelberlin. 

com) which has a 

unique Grunewald 

forest location and 

boasts Karl Lagerfelddesigned 

interiors. 

The 53 rooms here 

are all unique and 

the Schlosshotel’s 

facilities include 

a large spa and 

wellness area, 

complete with 

Finnish sauna. The 

conservatory has 

been converted into a 

top restaurant, called 

Le Jardin.

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1932 

BILLUND 

STAY: PROPELLEN 

This hotel, although not the cheapest 

in town, is great for families – thanks 

to its playroom, games room and 

small indoor swimming pool. Set right 

between the Lalandia amusement park 

and Legoland; you can often get special 

combined deals with the latter. Doubles 

from 1,298DKK (€175). 

3 NORDMARKSVEJ, TEL: +45 7533 8133, 

WWW.PROPELLEN.DK 

VISIT: LEGOLAND 

The name “Lego” comes from the Danish 

phrase “Leg Godt” (“play well”), which is 

just what kids of all ages do at the famous 

amusement park themed around the 

bricks (pictured). There’s a frosty and fun 

new “Polar Zone” for 2012. 

NORDMARKSVEJ, TEL: +45 7533 1333, 

WWW.LEGOLAND.DK 

EAT: BILLUND KRO 

This cutesy little inn looks like a Lego 

construction itself. The restaurant here is a 

large wood-panelled dining room. Try local 

favourites such as gravlaks with mustard 

dressing, BBQ spare ribs or pepper steak. 

6 BUEN, TEL: +45 7533 2633, 

WWW.BILLUND-KRO.DK 

TEE OFF: GYTTEGARD GOLFKLUB 

One of Scandinavia’s most challenging 

golf courses is set just outside of Billund. 

It’s replete with championship high-green 

course, driving range, three-par course and 

putting and pitching greens. 

43 BILLUNDVEJ, TEL: +45 7533 6382, 

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STAY: CABINN 

Right by the city theatre, this small and 

functional hotel has great value rooms 

modelled after the Murphy bed concept: 

pretty much everything folds up and 

packs away. Breakfast costs just 50KK 

(€7) extra. Doubles from 615DKK (€83). 

14 KANNIKEGADE, TEL: +45 8675 7000, 

WWW.CABINN.COM 

EAT: GLOBEN FLAKKET 

Locals fl ock for the brunches at this 

large riverside café with outdoor seating. 

For supper, try the baked trout with 

ratatouille and grilled lemon. 

18 ABOULEVARDEN, TEL: +45 8731 0333, 

WWW.GLOBEN-FLAKKET.DK 

GROOVE: MUSIKCAFEEN 

One of the city’s prime venues for up-andcoming 

Danish and international bands, 

plus jazz, rock and the odd techno act. 

53 MEJLGADE, TEL: +45 8676 0344, 

WWW.MUSIKCAFEEN.DK 

SEE: AROS 

One of the largest art museums in 

northern Europe now features a fantastic 

– and fantastical – addition on the 

roof. Suspended between city and sky, 

and loosely inspired by Dante’s Divine 

Comedy, is artist Olafur Eliasson’s 

permanent installation Your Rainbow 

Panorama (pictured). It’s a 150m circular 

pathway that spans the colour spectrum 

and gives panoramic views out to the 

city. Words won’t work here: it simply 

must be experienced. 

2 AROS ALLE, TEL: +45 8730 6600, 

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COPENHAGEN 

STAY: AXEL HOTEL GULDSMEDEN 

It’s a block from the train station, but 

it feels like another continent. This 

luxurious spot (pictured) is one of the 

capital’s hotel darlings: 129 primped 

rooms decked out in a unique, Balineseinspired 

style, with four-poster beds, 

bathtubs, balconies – and a fair-trade 

restaurant and organic spa. Doubles 

from 900DKK (€120). 

11 HELGOLANDSGADE, TEL: +45 3331 3266, 

WWW.HOTELGULDSMEDEN.DK 

EAT: AT HOME 

Take a night away from the restaurants 

and book an evening with a Danish 

family. This long-running initiative allows 

visitors to have a home-cooked meal with 

locals. From 400DKK (€54) per person. 

WWW.DINEWITHTHEDANES.DK 

DRINK: BANG & JENSEN 

With high stucco ceilings, a mahogany 

counter left over from its former 

incarnation as a pharmacy and plenty of 

swagger, this Vesterbro bar is never going 

to go out of fashion. Local musicians, 

artists and entrepreneurs come to enjoy 

pints at all hours of the day. Tends to 

pack out before concerts in nearby Vega. 

130 ISTEDGADE, TEL: +45 3325 5318, 

WWW.BANGOGJENSEN.DK 

SEE: MALMO 

You’ll fl y into charming Malmö, Sweden 

– just 35 minutes from Copenhagen by 

train – so try to see both cities if you 

can. Start at Lilla Torg, an atmospheric 

historic square and cultural hub. 

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MI KKELI 

STAY: SOKOS VAAKUNA 

Largely aimed at the business market, 

this chain hotel (pictured) off ers 

comfortably sized rooms, some with 

fetching murals of Finland’s lakes. If you 

can spring for it, get the top-fl oor sauna 

suite. Doubles from €90. 

9 PORRASSALMENKATU, TEL: +358 15 20201, 

WWW.SOKOSHOTELS.FI 

EAT: FERNANDO 

This bright Mexican joint serves Tex-Mex 

classics, but also exotic dishes such as 

ostrich braised in cognac or grilled 

kangaroo with lime and red wine sauce. 

17 MAAHERRANKATU, TEL: +358 15 210848, 

WWW.RAVINTOLAFERNANDO.FI 

DISCOVER: HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM 

This site off ers compelling insight into 

the strategically signifi cant Winter War, a 

105-day campaign that thwarted the Soviet 

invasion of Finland in 1939. The entire war 

was eff ectively waged and won from a 

single room in this one-time schoolhouse. 

1-3 PAAMAJANKUJA, TEL: +358 15 194 2427, 

WWW.MIKKELI.FI/MUSEOT 

VISIT: MIKKELI ART MUSEUM 

Opposite the cathedral you’ll fi nd this 

excellent collection of early-20thcentury 

Finnish Impressionism and 

Expressionism. There’s also a grand 

display of Gustavian and Rococo furniture 

from Sweden and some 300 works from 

local sculptor Johannes Haapasalo. 

5 RISTIMAENKATU, TEL: +358 15 194 2424, 

WWW.VISITMIKKELI.FI 

FLY TO LAPPEENRANTA FROM THREE 

DESTINATIONS INCLUDING DUSSELDORF 

(WEEZE) 

The reindeer population of Finnish Lapland 

(188,000: human population of Finnish Lapland) 

TAMPERE 

STAY: MANGO 

Set a 20-minute walk south of town, this 

fantastic self-service hotel (rooms are 

entered via a key code and there are no 

reception staff ) has rooms done up with 

some great examples of Rococo-style 

furniture. They also rent out furnished 

fl ats. Doubles from €49. 

36 HATANPAAN PUISTOKUJA, TEL: +358 (0)1 

0666 2111, WWW.MANGOHOTEL.FI 

EAT: TILLIKKA 

Overlooking the Tammerkoski rapids 

with a wrought-iron terrace, this classy 

brasserie (pictured) has moulded 

ceilings, street lamps and all-round 

fi n-de-siècle fl air. Local dishes on off er 

include Baltic herring fi llet, but they are 

best known for their hash browns. 

14 HAMEENKATU, TEL: +358 (0)1 3254 4700, 

WWW.KIPPIS.FI 

VISIT: FINLAYSON CENTRE 

Finland’s largest manufacturing centre was 

founded when Scotsman James Finlayson 

opened a textile factory here, drawing 

labour from rural areas. Today, Finlayson’s 

brick factory is a complex of shops, 

restaurants and bars (pictured). 

WEST TAMPERE, WW.VISITTAMPERE.FI 

DRINK: CAFE EUROPA 

This boho spot with red velvet sofas and 

antique memorabilia is a student favourite. 

A great list of glögi (mulled wines) includes 

Ruby Cinnamon, Hot Raspberry and the 

absinthe-fl avoured Artist’s Dream. 

29 ALEKSANTERINKATU, 

WWW.RAVINTOLA.FI/EUROPA 

FLY TO TAMPERE FROM SIX DESTINATIONS 

INCLUDING BREMEN AND KAUNAS 

LAPPEENRANTA 

STAY: SCANDIC PATRIA 

This newly renovated hotel is a good 

base for making the most of the town 

(pictured). Many rooms have a balcony. 

Other perks include fl atscreen TVs and 

free Wi-Fi.Doubles from €84. 

21 KAUPPAKATU, TEL: +358 (0)5 677511, 

WWW.SCANDICHOTELS.COM 

EAT: CAFE MAJURSKA 

Enjoy a coff ee and a pie or cake at this 

colourfully decorated café, set in a brick 

fortress building that once functioned 

as a temporary hospital and, later, an 

umbrella factory. Sit inside among the 

antiques or on the glass veranda. 

1 KRISTIINANKATU, TEL: +358 (0)5 453 0554, 

WWW.MAJURSKA.COM 

REMEMBER: FORTRESS 

A walk around Lappenranta’s old 

ramparts and fortress area can tell you 

a lot about the town’s tormented past as a 

16th-century trading post that was thrown 

into the frontline of Russian-Swedish 

confl icts in 1721. An earthen mound with 

commanding views out to lake Saimaa, it 

was completed by the Russians as part of 

a defense plan for St Petersburg. 

WWW.GOSAIMAA.COM 

EXPLORE: PARIKKALA 

Head out of town for a romantic 

wintertime horse-and-carriage ride along 

the Russian border and across the quiet 

Lake Argus, heavily wooded with oak and 

maple trees. Absolutely glorious. 

1194 KUUTOSTIE, TEL: +358 (0)5 657 7700, 

WWW.KARJALANLOMAHOVI.COM 

FLY TO LAPPEENRANTA FROM THREE 

DESTINATIONS INCLUDING MILAN (BERGAMO) 

 

 

Experience the history of winter 

sports in a fun way! Educational 

activities for children and adults alike 

The Lahti Ski Museum is situated 

next to the three world famous 

ski jumping hills in Southern Finland. 

* Winter sports exhibitions 

* Ski jumping simulator etc. 

* Museum Shop * Auditorium 

* Café and Restaurant * Free parking 

LAHTI SKI MUSEUM 

Sports Centre / Salpausselänkatu 8 

15111 Lahti, Finland 

Tel. +358 (0)3 814 4523, 

+358 (0)50 398 5523 

hiihtomuseo@lahti.fi 

WWW.LAHDENMUSEOT.FI 


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WORDS: MARGIE RYNN 


FRANCE 


The number of “immortals”, or 

40 members, of the Académie Française 

PARIS 

STAY: HOTEL BANKE 

Banke is a sumptuous, boutique four-star 

with a brilliant location right by Galeries 

Lafayette. The warm-toned interiors 

blend period features with contemporary 

furnishings such as Philippe Starck 

stools. The entrance hall (pictured) really 

has the wow-factor. Doubles from €180. 

20 RUE LA FAYETTE, 

TEL: +33 (0)1 5533 2222, 

WWW.DERBYHOTELS.COM/EN/HOTEL-BANKE 

SEE: MUSEE D’ORSAY 

The scaff olding has fi nally come down, 

and now everyone can admire the Musée 

d’Orsay’s latest face lift. Converted 

from a Belle Epoque train station into 

a museum in 1986, it was high time 

for a little TLC. The displays have been 

overhauled, new gallery spaces have 

opened up, and there’s a new café, too. 

62 RUE DE LILLE, TEL: +33 (0)1 4049 4814, 

WWW.MUSEE-ORSAY.FR 

EAT: LE FELTEU 

Blink and you’ll miss this little place, but 

that would be a shame because you’d 

miss out on hearty servings of excellent 

bistro fare, like rib steak, duck magret 

and potatoes gratin dauphinois. 

15 RUE PECQUAY, 

TEL: +33 (0)1 4272 1451 

DRINK: CAFE DE LA DANSE 

A café venue where you can have a beer 

and listen to jazz, world and folk music, 

and see modern dance and theatre. 

5 PASSAGE LOUIS-PHILIPPE, TEL: +33 (0)1 

4700 5759, WWW.CAFEDELADANSE.COM 

FLY TO PARIS (BEAUVAIS) FROM 44 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING PORTO 

DINARD 

EAT: LA PASSERELLE DU CLAIR DE LUNE 

The riches of the sea are featured on the 

menu here, but this is not any old fi sh 

place: think seared tuna with coriander 

seeds, sea bass in ginger sauce, grilled 

John Dory with oat risotto and morels… 

all served up with an ocean view. 

3 AVENUE GEORGE V, 

TEL:+33 (0)2 9916 9637, 

WWW.LA-PASSERELLE-RESTAURANT.COM 

STAY: VILLA REINE HORTENSE 

Here’s a chance to stay in one of those 

19th-century villas that Dinard is known 

for (pictured). Built by a mysterious 

Russian prince, it features Napoleon 

III-style furniture and fi xtures and 

charming salons for tea sipping. Doubles 

from €150. 

19 RUE DE LA MALOUINE, TEL: +33 (0)2 9946 

5431, WWW.VILLA-REINE-HORTENSE.COM 

SOAK: THALASSA DINARD 

Pamper yourself with seawater 

treatments at this thalassotherapy 

spa perched on a rocky promontory 

overlooking the ocean. Hydromassage, 

seaweed wraps, body scrubs, and 

refl exology are on off er, plus a variety of 

pools fi lled with purifi ed seawater. 

1 AVENUE DU CHATEAU HEBERT, TEL: +33 

(0)2 9916 7810, WWW.ACCORTHALASSA.COM 

WALK: PROMENADE DU CLAIR 

DE LUNE 

For a civilised walk along the seashore, 

there’s nothing like this paved path along 

Dinard’s seawall, which is strewn with 

benches for taking in the view. 

FLY TO DINARD FROM EAST MIDLANDS 

AND LONDON STANSTED 

MARSEILLE 

EAT: LA TABLE RONDE 

Gourmet dining options abound in 

Marseille, and of course seafood is a 

speciality. But when you just want a 

classic, well-made lunch that won’t break 

the bank, crepes are the way to go – and 

this is the place to come. 

24 RUE SYLVABELLE, TEL: +33 (0)4 9104 

6883, WWW.LATABLERONDE.FR 

STAY: NEW HOTEL VIEUX-PORT 

This light, airy-feeling hotel is opposite 

the Old Port and close to the city’s 

historic centre, within easy reach of 

cultural attractions like the National 

Theatre. It’s a great fi nd at a good price. 

Doubles from €70. 

3 BIS RUE REINE-ELISABETH, TEL: +33 (0)4 

9199 2323, WWW.NEW-HOTEL.COM 

SEE: MUSEE D’ART CONTEMPORAIN 

DE MARSEILLE 

Marseille’s contemporary art museum, 

referred to as the Mac, opened in the 

mid-1990s and is home to a large and 

diverse collection of pieces from the 

1960s onwards. Make a day of it. 

69 AVENUE DE HAIFA, TEL: +33 (0)4 9125 0107, 

WWW.LESARTISTESCONTEMPORAINS.COM/ 

MACMARSEILLE.HTML 

PUTT: DOLCE FREGATE GOLF CLUB 

The Dolce Fregate Provence hotel has 

its own well-regarded Golf Academy 

(pictured), and two courses with 

stunning views of the Mediterranean. 

LIEU-DIT FREGATE, ROUTE DE BANDOL, RD 559, 

SAINT CYR SUR MER, TEL: +33.(0)4 9429 399, 

WWW.DOLCE-FREGATE-HOTEL.COM 

FLY TO MARSEILLE MP2 FROM EIGHT 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EINDHOVEN 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For further information visit: 

www.munch.museum.no 


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lily maisky piano, bremer philharmoniker, 

conducted by markus poschner 

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GERMANY 


The number of medals that Germany has 

won at Olympic Games to date 

1099 

BERLIN 

DRINK: MEIN HAUS AM SEE 

Open 24/7, Mein Haus am See is a 

café, bar and club frequented by laptop 

wielding brunch-lovers by day and 

packed with Berlin hipsters by night. One 

of Berlin Mitte’s most popular hangouts. 

197-198 BRUNNENSTRASSE , TEL: +49 (0)30 

2759 0873, WWW.MEIN-HAUS-AM-SEE. 

BLOGSPOT.COM 

RELAX: WINTER BADESCHIFF 

A quirky bathing spot in summer, this 

cargo-container submerged into the 

slow-moving River Spree is transformed 

in winter into a sauna/pool retreat 

popular with the young, trendy residents 

of the district of Kreuzberg. An ideal 

place to sweat away those winter blues. 

4 EICHENSTRASSE, 

WWW.ARENA-BERLIN.DE 

ATTEND: 62ND BERLINALE 

As the largest public fi lm festival in the 

world, showcasing over 400 new releases 

and attracting an impressive list of stars, 

the Berlinale takes over the German 

capital from 9-19 February. Who will win 

the famous Golden Bear (pictured)? 

VARIOUS LOCATIONS, TEL: +49 (0)30 259200, 

WWW.BERLINALE.DE 

SHOP: TREPTOWER FLEA MARKET 

A permanent indoor market featuring 

three huge halls of bargain-hunting fun. 

Perfect for going market shopping in 

winter without freezing your fi ngers off . 

4 EICHENSTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)171 847 8148 , 

WWW.BERLIN-BASAR.DE 

FLY TO BERLIN (SHONEFELD) FROM 

SEVEN DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING LONDON 

(STANSTED) AND MILAN (BERGAMO) 

BREMEN 

EAT: KAISER FRIEDRICH 

This charismatic little pub, named after 

Emperor Friedrich III, serves traditional 

north German cuisine. A great spot 

to sample some authentic Bremen 

Labskaus or Knipp smoked sausage. 

13 LANGE WIEREN , TEL: +40 (0)421 326429, 

WWW.KAISERFRIEDRICH.DE 

STAY: ATLANTIC HOTEL UNIVERSUM 

Nestled in the idyllic Bürgerpark, next to 

the Universum Science Centre, is this fourstar 

hotel. It’s wonderfully quiet and yet 

the centre of Bremen is only a 10-minute 

train ride away. Doubles from €115. 

4 WIENER STRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)421 24670, 

WWW.ATLANTIC-HOTELS.DE 

VISIT: SCHROTER’S CHOCOLATERIE 

UND PATISSERIE 

Tucked away in Bremen’s charming 

Schnoorviertel, this place boats an 

exquisite selection of hand-made 

chocolates, pralines, truffl es, 

marmalades and more (pictured). Try 

to resist the temptation to gobble your 

purchases up before leaving the store. 

14 SCHNOOR, TEL: +40 (0)421 326677, 

WWW.SCHROETERS-CHOCOLATERIE.DE 

PARTY: NFF CREAM CLUB 

This club specialises in the kind of 

electro, house and techno beats that 

attract a young, energetic crowd to 

bounce around and exchange sweatsoaked 

glances across the small, packed 

dance fl oor until the late morning hours. 

12-14 KATHARINENSTRASSE, 

WWW.NFFCLUB.DE 

FLY TO BREMEN FROM 14 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING MALAGA AND TAMPERE 

MUNICH 

EAT: NOMIYA 

German/Japanese fusion may sound like 

an unlikely concoction, but marry a beer 

hall to a sushi bar and you end up with 

Nomiya. Be sure to try the great yakitori 

and ramen, best washed down with a big 

mug of Bavarian wheat beer. 

7 WORTHSTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)89 448 4095, 

WWW.NOMIYA.DE 

STAY: HOTEL OPERA 

With all the charm of a familiar family 

retreat, the four-star Hotel Opera feels 

like a home-away-from-home. It’s just 

fi ve minutes from Marienplatz, too. 


10 ST ANNA STRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)89 210 

4940, WWW.HOTEL-OPERA.DE 

VISIT: NEUE PINAKOTHEK 

Hosting a permanent collection of over 

400 19th-century masterpieces, including 

Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunfl owers, some 

of Paul Cézanne’s still-life work and 

pieces from German romantic painter 

Casper David Friedrich, Munich’s Neue 

Pinakothek (pictured) is not to be missed. 

29 BARER STRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)89 2380 

5195, WWW.PINAKOTHEK.DE 

SEE: BMW MUSEUM 

Petrol-heads and design fans won’t be 

able to get enough of the BMW Museum. 

With its diverse and engaging displays, 

if someone has dragged you here, you 

might fi nd yourself pleasantly surprised. 

1 AM OLYMPIAPARK, TEL: +49(0)89 1250 

16001, WWW.BMW-WELT.COM 

FLY TO MEMMINGEN (MUNICH WEST) 

FROM NINE DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING 

PORTO AND VALENCIA 

YOUR HOME IN 

THE HEART 

OF MUNICH 

*ask for special Ryanair-Deal 

 

St. Anna-Straße 10 

80538 München 

Tel. +49.(0)89. 210 49 40 


 

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OUR LADY’S SHRINE, CO. MAYO, IRELAND 

Tel: +353 (0) 94 9388100 | Fax: +353 (0) 94 9388295 

www.knock-shrine.ie | Email: info@knock-shrine.ie 

PROGRAMME OF CEREMONIES AND DEVOTIONS 

April 29th to October 14th 2012 

6 Public Masses each day. Confessions from 11.00 onwards 

Public Devotions: Weekdays 2.00pm, Sundays 2.30pm 

National Public Novena (14-22 Aug incl.) 3.00pm & 8.30pm 

KNOCK MUSEUM Captures the compelling story 

of the Knock Apparition of 1879, an event that transformed 

Knock into an International Shrine of prayer and pilgrimage 

where people from all over the world make their way. 

Opening Hours: 10.00am - 6.00pm daily 

Tel: +353 (0) 94 9375034 | Email: museum@knock-shrine.ie 

Within Shrine Grounds Great Food all Day 

Opening Hours: 10.00am – 6.00pm daily | Tel: +353 (0) 94 9375350 

Email: cafelecheile@knock-shrine.ie | www.cafelecheile.ie 

New Offi ce & Bookshop, now open at 101 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BQ 

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 

TRIPADVISOR TESTIMONIALS 

“Il faut y aller” “Auténtica comida estilo irlandes! buenisima” 

21/09/2011 

29/08/2011 

“Beautiful food, brilliant atmosphere” 

“Absolut empfehlenswert!!” 

7/12/2011 

12/09/2011 

“uno dei migliori” 13/12/2011 

20 - 21 Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland 

The True Home of 

Traditional Irish Food since 1989 

Open 7 days a week. Reservations Recommended 

www.boxtyhouse.ie Ph: 353 1 6772762 

MATT MOLLOY’S BAR 

A Traditional Irish Atmosphere and 

the Best of Irish Traditional Music 

Matt Molloy’s Bar overflows all year with visitors from all five continents. 

What is surprising is that the bar manages to keep the sense of 

intimacy which is vital for the music to flourish. Knowing that traditional 

musicians prefer cosy nooks and crannies, Matt has purposely kept the 

bar small so that they can congregate to enjoy a pint and a tune. If he 

is not on tour, Matt joins in the session and if you have been dazzled 

by his flute playing with The Chieftains, you can sit down here for 

the price of a pint and hear the same music. 

Bridge Street, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland 

www.mattmolloy.com | info@mattmolloy.com

WORDS: PETER GEOGHEGAN / PHOTO: EAMONN MCCARTHY 


IRELAND 


The number of land mammals that 

26 are uniquely native to Ireland 

DUBLIN 

SEE: IRELAND’S NATURAL HISTORY 

A Natural History museum forms part 

of the National Museum of Ireland. It’s 

proud to say its permanent exhibitions 

have actually changed little in the last 

100 years. The skeletons of native Irish 

mammals, including huge deer, are 

particularly magnifi cent. 

MERRION STREET, TEL:+353 (0)1 677 7444, 

WWW.MUSEUM.IE 

STAY: THE MORGAN 

Located in the centre of lively Temple 

Bar, this stylish boutique hotel fl awlessly 

combines opulence and convenience. 

Irish artist Robert Shaw’s paintings gives 

the property a decidedly bohemian feel. 


10 FLEET STREET +353 (0)1 643 7000, 

WWW.THEMORGAN.COM 

DRINK: MULLIGAN’S 

Immortalised by James Joyce in his 

collection The Dubliners, Mulligan’s is 

a bona fi de old-school Dublin boozer. 

The crowd is an eclectic mix of chatty 

students and more mature regulars. 

8 POOLBEG STREET, TEL: + 353 (0)1 677 

5582, WWW.MULLIGANS.IE 

VISIT: THE OLD JAMESON DISTILLERY 

VISITOR CENTRE 

On the grounds of John Jameson’s original 

distillery from 1780, now a visitor attraction 

(pictured). Take the tour to learn all about 

golden elixir – then taste plenty of it. 

BOW STREET, SMITHFIELD VILLAGE, TEL: +353 

(1) 807 2355, 

WWW.TOURS.JAMESONWHISKEY.COM 

FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 52 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING WROCLAW 

KILKENNY 

VISIT: KILKENNY CASTLE 

This imposing 13th-century castle sits in 

the heart of Kilkenny’s medieval city. Once 

a symbol of the Norman occupation of 

Ireland, it is now a popular visitor attraction 

complete with art galleries, parklands 

and a beautiful rose garden. 

THE PARADE, TEL: +353 (0)56 770 4100, 

WWW.KILKENNYCASTLE.IE 

STAY: RIVER COURT HOTEL 

An oasis of calm in the bustling city centre, 

this classy Georgian-style hotel (pictured) 

is just the place for those who want to relax 

in the city. The views of Kilkenny castle 

from the Riverside restaurant are a real 

treat. Doubles from €80. 

THE BRIDGE, JOHN STREET, TEL: +353 (0)56 

772 3388, WWW.RIVERCOURTHOTEL.COM 

EAT: CAMPAGNE 

Garrett Byrne’s eatery is a testament 

to the renowned chef’s confi dence and 

taste. The restaurant, housed in an old 

railway arch, is a low-key aff air – unlike the 

French-infl uenced cuisine on the menu. Try 

the slow-cooked beef, with mushrooms, 

caramelized shallots and smoked bacon. 

THE ARCHES, 5 GASHOUSE LANE, TEL:+353 

(0)56 777 2858, WWW.CAMPAGNE.IE 

DRINK: MATT THE MILLERS 

Conveniently situated on the banks of the 

River Nore, this friendly, traditional bar is 

one of Kilkenny’s most popular drinking 

holes. Its old-fashioned exterior hides four 

fl oors and no end of “craic”. 

1 JOHN STREET, TEL: +353 (0)56 776 1696, 

WWW.MATTTHEMILLERS.COM 

FLY TO SHANNON FROM 6 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING LIVERPOOL 

WESTPORT 

DRINK: MATT MOLLOY’S PUB 

Flautist Matt Molloy has seen the world 

with the Chieftains but still he loves 

nothing better than a pint and a tune in 

his cosy pub. When he’s not off with the 

band on tour, Matt often leads the bar’s 

legendary live music sessions. 

BRIDGE STREET, TEL: +353 (0)98 26655, 

WWW.MATTMOLLOY.COM 

STAY: WESTPORT PLAZA HOTEL 

Adjoining its larger sister property the 

Castlecourt, this smart, contemporary 

hotel off ers comfort with class. Book a 

room with a balcony, take a stroll through 

the rooftop garden, or, if you prefer, just 

relax in the jacuzzi. Doubles from €98. 

CASTLEBAR STREET, TEL: +353 (0)98 51166, 

WWW.WESTPORTPLAZAHOTEL.IE 

EAT: AN PORT MOR 

Hearty Irish cooking is the order of the 

day at proprietor-chef Frankie Mallon’s 

celebrated restaurant in the heart of 

Westport. Fish dominates the menu, 

from the perfectly crisp beer-battered 

mackerel to Clew Bay king scallops. 

BRIDGE STREET, TEL: +353 (0)98 26730, 

WWW.ANPORTMOR.COM 

VISIT: IMAGES OF MAYO 

Eamonn McCarthy’s bijou gallery 

showcases highlights from a lifetime 

spent photographing Mayo’s beauty 

spots (pictured). As well as selling his 

work, McCarthy off ers photography 

workshops and tours of ‘the Yew County’. 

CASTLEBAR STREET, TEL: +353 (0)98 50275, 

WWW.IMAGESOFMAYO.COM 

FLY TO KNOCK (IRELAND WEST) FROM 5 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING TENERIFE SOUTH 

We use home-grown, 

seasonal, organic produce 

from our Wicklow farm. 

our passion is 

growing 

Toscana City Centre 

Opposite Dublin castle 

Dame Street, Dublin 2. 

Tel : + 353 1 670 9785 

Toscana Dun Laoghaire 

5 Windsor Terrace, 

Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. 

Tel : + 353 1 230 0890 

Open 7 days, from 12 noon till late. 

www.toscanarestaurant.ie 


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ITALY 


The height in metres of the main hall of the Grotta Gigante, 

a cave you can visit in the hills above Trieste 

107 

MILAN 

EAT: DON JUAN 

Thick, juicy steaks cooked on the parrilla 

(coal grill) are the speciality at this 

top-notch Argentinian restaurant. Its four 

informal rooms are decorated tastefully 

with cowhides and drums – leaving you 

to focus on getting through that rib-eye. 

2 VIA ALTAGUARDIA, TEL: +39 02 5843 0805, 

WWW.RISTORANTEDONJUAN.COM 

DRINK: CONNIE DOUGLAS 

Featuring a pool and mocked-up view of 

LA, this designer bar resembles a 1950s 

villa in the Hollywood hills. Head here at 

happy hour (6pm-9pm) for superb €6 

cocktails and aperitivo snacks. 

15 VIA BORDIGHERA, TEL: +39 02 4548 5932, 

WWW.CONNIEDOUGLAS.COM 

STAY: HOTEL SANPI 

Built around an attractive 19th-century 

villa, this eclectic four-star hotel 

(pictured) near Porta Venezia is a mix of 

Regency and modern Milanese. Pick one 

of the newer rooms for the stylish Alessi 

bathrooms. Doubles from €125. 

18 VIA LAZZARO PALAZZI, TEL: +39 02 2951 

3341, WWW.HOTELSANPIMILANO.COM 

SEE: POLDI PEZZOLI MUSEUM 

Winding staircases, shiny marble fl oors 

and fi ne artworks make up the splendid 

interiors of this 19th-century nobleman’s 

house. The owner was a collector who 

amassed a haul of paintings, Murano 

glass, textiles and tapestries. 

12 VIA MANZONI, TEL: +39 02 796334, 

WWW.MUSEOPOLDIPEZZOLI.IT 

FLY TO MILAN (BERGAMO) FROM 51 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BRUSSELS 

(CHARLEROI) AND PORTO 

VENICE 

EAT: LOCANDA RESTAURANT 

AVOGARIA 

Created by an architect and chef from 

Bari, this informal, low-lit restaurant (with 

rooms) sets just the right mood with its 

exposed brick walls and wood-beamed 

ceilings. The menu features plenty of 

Puglian dishes, such as orecchiette. 

1629 CALLE DELL’AVOGARIA, TEL: +39 041 

296 0491, WWW.AVOGARIA.COM 

DRINK: CANTINA DO SPADE 

Dark and cosy, this classic Venetian 

bacaro is tucked away near the Rialto 

fi sh market in San Polo. It’s a welcoming 

place to head on a cold winter’s night. 

Order ombra (wine by the jug), Dolomiti 

beer, spritz or prosecco and snack on 

the delicious fried sardines. 

19 CALLE DELLE DO SPADE, TEL: +39 041 521 

0583, WWW.CANTINADOSPADE.IT 

STAY: PALAZZO STERN 

There’s a pretty, well-tended garden and 

waterside terrace at this Dorsoduro villa 

(pictured). The rooms feature beautiful 

parquet fl oors, Oriental rugs and Murano 

glass. Doubles from €170. 

DORSODURO 2792, TEL: +39 041 277 0869, 

WWW.PALAZZOSTERN.IT 

SHOP: IL MISTERO BUFFO 

Look out for the giant white mask outside 

this shop in the Dorsoduro. Inside, scores 

of handmade carnival masks and other 

glittery facial adornments line the walls. 

S BASEGIO, DORSODURO 1645, 

TEL: +39 041 523 8719 

FLY TO VENICE (TREVISO) FROM 25 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALGHERO AND 

PARIS (BEAUVAIS) 

VERONA 

EAT: SAN MATTEO CHURCH 

Housed in an historic converted church, 

this restaurant serves up warming dishes 

such as ricotta ravioli and mushroom 

risotto, as well as Florentine steaks and 

seafood. It’s also a pizzeria, cooking up 

top-notch wood-fi red treats. 

4 VICOLO DEL GUASTO, TEL: +39 045 800 

4538, WWW.SMATTEO.IT 

DRINK: ANTICA BOTTEGA DEL VINO 

Open since 1890, this former haunt of 

artists and writers today hosts one of 

Italy’s best selections of wine. Sit down 

for food and drink on the rustic wooden 

benches, or enjoy some wine at the bar. 

3 VICOLO SCUDO DI FRANCIA, 

TEL: +39 045 800 4535, 

WWW.ANTICABOTTEGADELVINO.NET 

STAY: GRAND HOTEL VERONA 

Built as the family home of an 

Austrian aristocrat family called the 

Reichenbachs, in the style of a 1920s 

palazzo, now this hotel (pictured) can be 

your base in Verona. Doubles from €145. 

105 CORSO PORTA NUOVA, TEL: +39 045 

595600, WWW.GRANDHOTEL.VR.IT 

SMOOCH: VERONA IN LOVE 

You can’t get away from romance in the 

city of Romeo and Juliet – and even more 

so on Valentine’s Day. From 12-14 February, 

you can see Juliette’s house (pictured) free 

of charge and enjoy concerts, markets, 

exhibitions and other celebrations. 

PIAZZA DEI SIGNORI AND PIAZZA BRA, 

WWW.VERONAINLOVE.IT 

FLY TO VERONA FROM NINE 


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3.4m 

MADRID 

EAT: CHOCOLATERIA SANS GINES 

Head to the Chocolateria San Gines 

(pictured) at 8am and you’ll fi nd frazzled 

hedonists alongside offi ce workers 

making a stop-off on their commute. The 

chocolate con churros (deep-fried batter 

in chocolate) work equally well as a postparty 

snack or high-calorie breakfast. 

5 PASADIZO DE SAN GINES, TEL: +34 913 

656546, WWW.CHOCOLATERIASANGINES.ES 

STAY: ME BY MELIA 

One of the coolest hotels in Madrid, 

this was previously the Hotel Reina 

Victoria, and the hip place for bullfi ghters 

to hang out in the 1920s. These days 

it’s frequented by models and actors. 


14 PLAZA DE SANTA ANA, TEL: +34 902 

144440, WWW.MEMADRID.COM 

DRINK: MUSEO CHICOTE 

The Museo Chicote was opened by the 

Ritz’s barman Perico Chicote in 1931 as 

a place to show off his collection of rare 

spirits (hence the bar’s misleading name 

“museo”.) Cocktails are an art form here, 

so make sure you come thirsty. 

12 CALLE GRAN VIA, TEL: +34 915 326737, 

WWW.MUSEO-CHICOTE.COM 

SEE: GOYA’S “BLACK PAINTINGS” AT 

EL PRADO 

Goya’s intense, gruesome “Black Paintings” 

were originally daubed directly on to the 

walls of his dining room. See them here. 

23 CALLE RUIZ DE ALARCON, 

TEL: +34 913 302800, 

WWW.MUSEODELPRADO.ES 

FLY TO MADRID FROM 38 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING KRAKOW AND LANZAROTE 

MALAGA 

EAT: CITRON 

Citron is on the corner of Plaza de la 

Merced, where Picasso was born, and 

the artist would surely have approved of 

the bright colour scheme and modern 

artwork. The presence of Asian and 

Scandinavian dishes on the menu might 

have confused him but there’s more to 

Malaga than just tapas. 

5 PLAZA DE LA MERCED, TEL:+34 952 212139, 

WWW.GRUPOCITRON.COM 

DRINK: BAR CALLE BRUSELAS 

The owners of Bar Calle Bruselas have 

gone to great lengths to recreate the look 

of a Belgian street. They even have the 

street lights in place. The result – and 

this won’t surprise Belgians, of course 

– is one of Malaga’s coolest bars. 

16 PLAZA DE LA MERCED, 

TEL: +34 952 603948 

STAY: PARADOR DE MALAGA 

GIBRALFARO 

Gibralfaro is a classic-looking castle out 

of a fairy tale. This hotel next door to 

it (pictured) is built with same rugged 

stone, but off ers a more luxurious 

experience. Doubles from €102. 

CASTILLO DE GIBRALFARO, TEL: +34 902 

547979, WWW.PARADOR.ES 

SEE: JARDIN DE LA CONCEPCION 

Set in the mountains above Malaga, this 

is a garden laid out in the English style, 

but you won’t fi nd many of its subtropical 

plants in England. Gorgeous. 

3 CAMINO DEL JARDIN BOTANICO, 

WWW.LACONCEPCION.MALAGA.EU 

FLY TO MALAGA FROM 17 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING BREMEN AND VALENCIA 

SEVILLE 

EAT: LA MADRAZA 

In Seville if somewhere’s good and it’s 

cheap it’ll be packed. This is why you 

should see the queues of people waiting 

at the bar at La Madraza as a very good 

thing. Their great-value tapas are bigger 

than most restaurants “raciones”. 

21 CALLE PERIS MENCHETA, 

TEL: +34 954 908188 

DRINK: EL RINCONCILLO 

Seville’s oldest bar (opened in 1670) has a 

collection of spirit bottles dating back 70 

years. They’re a tribute to the incredible 

restraint of the owners, the latest in seven 

generations of the same family. How many 

times must they have got a bit tipsy and 

thought of opening one? 

40 CALLE GERONA, TEL: +34 954 223183, 

WWW.ELRINCONCILLO.ES 

STAY: HOTEL ALFONSO XIII 

The Hotel Alfonso XIII (pictured) 

is famously opulent, especially the 

wonderful central courtyard. It’s been 

shut for several months for renovations 

but, hurrah, it will reopen at the end of 

March. Doubles from €375. 

2 SAN FERNANDO, TEL: +34 954 917000, 

WWW.HOTEL-ALFONSOXIII-SEVILLA.COM/ 

SEE: REAL ALCAZAR 

In the violent Middle Ages you had to 

work to get a name like “Pedro the Cruel”. 

Still, as the builder of the wonderful 

Alcázar palace, you’d have thought Pedro 

deserves a better moniker. 

PATIO DE BANDERAS, TEL: +34 954 502324, 

WWW.PATRONATO-ALCAZARSEVILLA.ES 

FLY TO SEVILLE FROM 24 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING BORDEAUX AND PALMA 


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Entrance tickets start at just 

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served in an ice glass. 

Thaw out afterwards with a 

tasty meal or cocktails in the 

contrasting warmth of belowzero 

restaurant + lounge. 

020 7478 8910 

www.icebarlondon.com 

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number of aardwolves (African mammals 

that are part of the hyena family) at Edinburgh Zoo 

2 The 

LONDON 

EAT: SENKAI 

Want to combine healthy living and fi ne 

dining? Feast on sustainably sourced sushi, 

organic vegetable tempura and more at 

this restaurant (pictured) tucked away near 

Piccadilly Circus. 

CORNER OF AIR STREET, 65 REGENT STREET 

LONDON W1B, TEL: +44 (0)20 7494 7600, 

WWW.SENKAIRESTAURANT.COM 

SEE: NOISES OFF 

This farcical play by Michael Frayn is 

all about a theatre company staging a 

(diff erent) farcical play. A befuddling – and 

totally hilarious –piece of meta-art. 

THE OLD VIC, THE CUT, LONDON SE1, 

TEL: +44 (0)844 871 7628, 

WWW.OLDVICTHEATRE.COM 

DRINK: BUBBLEOLOGY 

If you’re a fan of the distinctive “bubble 

tea” from Taiwain – chilled fruit- or 

milk-based tea with tapioca balls – help 

is at hand. Bubbleology, already a hit in 

Soho, has now also set up shop in Harvey 

Nichols department store. It really is 

curiously addictive. 

WWW.BUBBLEOLOGY.CO.UK 

ENJOY: LONDON EYE 

Annual maintenance sees the London 

Eye, the capital’s iconic ferris wheel-like 

attraction on the Thames, close from 7-20 

January. So we reckon 10am on 21 January 

could actually be one of the best times to 

take a ride, with (hopefully) fewer crowds. 

NEAR COUNTY HALL, WESTMINSTER BRIDGE 

ROAD, LONDON SE1, TEL: +44 (0)871 781 3000, 

WWW.LONDONEYE.COM 


STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS 

EDINBURGH 

STAY: OLD WAVERLEY HOTEL 

There’s been a hotel in this same spot 

on Princes Street for 150 years, and for a 

three-star, the Old Waverley has a positively 

sumptuous, old-world feel – without the 

crazy prices to match. You’ll likely fi nd your 

room has pretty drapes and chandeliers. 

Doubles from £80 (€94). 

43 PRINCES STREET, TEL: +44 (0)131 556 

4648, WWW.THEEDINBURGHCOLLECTION. 

COM/OLDWAVERLEY 

EAT: OLOROSO 

Enjoy uncommonly good views across 

the Edinburgh skyline and traditional 

Scottish dishes at Oloroso (pictured). Try 

smoked salmon with Oloroso sherry for 

example, or a classic haggis. 

33 CASTLE STREET, TEL: +44 (0)131 226 7614, 

WWW.OLOROSO.CO.UK 

DRINK: AMICUS APPLE 

If you’re in the mood for a perky cocktail 

lounge, as opposed to an old boozer, drop 

into this the new town bar for the likes of 

a drink named after a Gwen Stefani song, 

the kiwi vodka-based Hollaback Girl. 

17 FREDERICK STREET, +44 (0)131 226 6055, 

WWW.AMICUSAPPLE.COM 

SEE: PENGUIN CAM 

Edinburgh Zoo is known for its well-loved 

penguin colony. Watch them any time 

on the zoo’s “Penguin Cam” at www. 

edinburghzoo.org.uk/EZPenguinCam. 

html Or better yet, visit them in person. 

EDINBURGH ZOO, EDINBURGH EH12, 

TEL +44 (0)131 334 9171, 

WWW.EDINBURGHZOO.ORG.UK 

FLY TO EDINBURGH FROM 25 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE 

MANCHESTER 

STAY: HILTON MANCHESTER 

DEANSGATE 

You can’t really miss this Hilton as it’s 

located within the vast, glass-fronted 

Beetham Tower. Its Cloud 23 bar is a wellknown 

and the hotel has just added a spa, 

Spa 303. Doubles from £149 (€175). 

303 DEANSGATE, TEL: +44 (0)161 

870 1600, WWW.HILTON.CO.UK/ 

MANCHESTERDEANSGATE 

SEE: GRAYSON PERRY: VISUAL 

DIALOGUES 

Working with a group of youngsters aged 

15 to 18. Manchester Art Gallery has 

created this display looking at the work 

of contemporary artist Grayson Perry. It 

features two pieces by Perry himself. 

See it from 1-12 February. 

MOSLEY STREET, TEL: +44 (0)161 235 8888, 

WWW.MANCHESTERGALLERIES.ORG 

EAT: OCEAN TREASURE 235 

This contemporary Cantonese restaurant 

packs in plenty of diners. The owners 

claim to have poached the best chefs 

from Chinatown. We believe it. 

GREAT NORTHERN WAREHOUSE, 2 WATSON 

STREET, TEL: +44 (0)161 839 7613, 

WWW.OCEANTREASURE235.CO.UK 

DRINK: CINNABAR 

The fashionable Cinnabar (pictured) was 

designed by the creator of the Buddha 

Bar, Paris. Don’t be surprised if you spot 

a famous footballer or two here. 

LORD NORTH STREET, SPORT CITY, 

TEL: +44(0)161 202 0055, 

WWW.VERMILIONCINNABAR.COM 

FLY TO MANCHESTER FROM 10 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING MADRID 

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O’Callaghan Hotel Group 


Nestled in a quiet corner of Merrion Square 

on the doorstep of Trinity College, the 

O’Callaghan Alexander (pictured above), Mont 

Clare and Davenport Hotels are just a short 

stroll from Temple Bar, Grafton Street, the Aviva 

Stadium and Dublin’s many theatres, making 

them the perfect city base. Plus the recently 

refurbished Stephen’s Green Hotel (pictured 

right) is situated on the south-west corner of 

St Stephen’s Green park and favoured by many 

of our corporate and leisure guests alike. 

Each O’Callaghan Hotel is individually 

styled, from the classic to the contemporary, 

allowing guests to relax in total comfort and 

elegance whichever location they choose. 

Individual style, excellent locations and 

professional, friendly service are the hallmarks 

of the O’Callaghan Group and all the staff 

work hard to ensure your stay is one of 

complete satisfaction. As a privately owned 

Irish group, O’Callaghan Hotels know the 

value of a warm welcome. 

O’Callaghan Hotels are offering 10% off 

their room rates for all Ryanair customers 

for stays until March 31, 2012. Just enter the 

promotion code RYANAIR on their website. 

WWW.OCALLAGHANHOTELS.COM 

FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 52 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING 

KAUNAS, MEMMINGEN (MUNICH WEST) AND WROCLAW. 


RYANAIR INFLIGHT PROMOTION 

Heaven in a 

hotel room 

Treat yourself to a little winter luxury, care 

of the sumptuous accommodation and 

chic design of these dazzling hotels

Fortyseven Hotel 

ROME, ITALY 

Located in the very heart of 

Ancient Rome, within walking 

distance of every point of interest 

in the city, Fortyseven Hotel is the 

ideal location for your vacation or 

business trip. The Circus Restaurant 

at the Roof Garden will ravish your 

senses with its magnificent view 

and contemporary Mediterranean 

cuisine. Plus, exclusive to Ryanair 

McWilliam 

Park Hotel 

MAYO, IRELAND 

The McWilliam Park Hotel is 

a superb four-star hotel located 

just 20 minutes from Ireland West 

Airport in Knock. 

This stunning establishment 

boasts excellent accommodation, 

dining in J.G.’s Restaurant and great 

leisure facilities including an 18m 

pool and jacuzzi. 

passengers, present your boarding 

pass to receive a welcome 

drink upon arrival, an upgrade 

(subject to availability) as well as 

complimentary wi-fi. 

47 VIA LUIGI PETROSELLI, 00186 ROME, 

TEL: +39 06 6787816, 

WWW.FORTYSEVENHOTEL.COM 

RESERVATIONS@FORTYSEVENHOTEL.COM 

FLY TO ROME CIAMPINO FROM 42 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BILLUND AND 

VILNIUS. WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

Explore the sights of Mayo such 

as Cong, Leenane and Connemara 

– all within easy access of the hotel. 

Enter the promo code ‘Ryan1’ 

on the website to book two 

nights B&B for just €50pps, 

subject to availability. 

CLAREMORRIS, CO. MAYO, TEL: +353 94 9378000, 

WWW.MCWILLIAMPARK.IE 

FLY TO KNOCK (IRELAND WEST) FROM 5 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING TENERIFE SOUTH. 


Hotel Lleó 

BARCELONA, SPAIN 

Located within walking distance 

of Barcelona’s La Rambla and 

Plaça Catalunya, the Hotel Lleó 

is ideal for business travel and 

tourism alike. Modern, functional, 

and boasting three stars, the hotel is 

both spacious and comfortable, and 

offers a range of facilities to make 

your stay as lovely as could be. 

The first-class amenities include a 

GombitHotel 

BERGAMO, ITALY 

For those who want to be truly 

inspired by their accommodation, 

GombitHotel is the fi rst design 

hotel within the ancient walls 

that surround Bergamo Alta, the 

medieval Upper Town of Bergamo. 

Next to the Torre del Gombito, 

a 13th-century stone tower, the 

boutique design hotel feels part-art 

gallery, part atelier with beautiful 

swimming pool and business centre 

as well as wireless internet and a 

buffet breakfast. Take advantage of 

the Ryanair promotion when you 

reserve your room on the website 

to receive a complimentary bottle 

of wine on arrival. 

22-24 PELAI, ES-8001 BARCELONA, 

TEL: +34 933 18 13 12, WWW.HOTEL-LLEO.COM 

FLY TO BARCELONA (EL PRAT, GIRONA 

AND REUS) FROM 41 DESTINATIONS. 


furnishings and exposed original 

brick walls. Unique and remarkable, 

GombitHotel offers an unforgettable 

stay – a place for dreamers, created 

by dreamers. 

6 VIA MARIO LUPO, 

24129 BERGAMO, 

TEL: +39 035247009, 

WWW.GOMBITHOTEL.IT 

FLY TO MILAN BERGAMO FROM 51 

DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BRUSSELS 

(CHARLEROI) AND PORTO. WWW.RYANAIR.COM

Hotel Adriano 

SEVILLE, SPAIN 

Boasting one of the best locations 

in the city – just 250m from the 

Giralda Cathedral (above) and Santa 

Cruz area – Hotel Adriano offers 

exceptionally comfortable rooms 

with a warm, friendly atmosphere. 

The perfect place for business and 

leisure, this boutique hotel has a 

cafeteria, terrace, gym, Jacuzzi, 

solarium and ample parking. The 

Hotel Areca 

Alicante Airport 

ELCHE, SPAIN 

The four-star Hotel Areca is a 

convenient 2km from Alicante 

airport, set in the small town of 

Torrellano, in Elche. The Areca’s 

generous range of amenities 

includes a wonderful spa with a 

truly serene pool for the ultimate 

in relaxation getaways. There’s 

also a cafeteria, a beautiful terrace 

rooms are spacious, with ensuite 

bathrooms, air conditioning, 

international TV and free wi-fi. 

Mention this promotion when 

reserving your room to receive 10% 

off the standard rate via the website 

or by telephone. 

12 ADRIANO STREET, 41001 SEVILLE, 

TEL: +34 954 293800, WWW.ADRIANOHOTEL.COM 

FLY TO SEVILLE FROM 24 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING ALICANTE, DÜSSELDORF (WEEZE) 

AND MARRAKESH. WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

and a fabulous restaurant serving 

Mediterranean cuisine – some of 

the best in the area – where you’ll 

enjoy a pleasant view of the garden. 

Exclusive to Ryanair passengers, 

get 15% off the price of your 

room when you present this page, 

plus a free transfer to the airport. 

2 LIMON, 03320, TORRELLANO (ELCHE), 

TEL: +34 965 685 477, WWW.HOTELARECA.ES 

FLY TO ALICANTE FROM 27 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING MADRID. WWW.RYANAIR.COM 

RYANAIR INFLIGHT PROMOTION 

Porto Palácio 

Hotel 

PORTO, PORTUGAL 

The unique, fi ve-star Porto 

Palácio Hotel is nothing short 

of spectacular, and offers a truly 

unforgettable stay in Porto. 

A member of The Leading 

Hotels of the World, this chic 

and sumptuous establishment has 

a warm atmosphere that makes 

you feel instantly at home amid 

the exquisite surroundings. From 

the sun-drenched roof-top deck 

(above) to the elegantly decorated 

rooms (such as the Executive 

Suite below), Porto Palácio Hotel 

caters to your every need with 

unremitting luxury. 

Located in the heart of the 

city – just a fi ve-minute walk from 

the iconic Casa da Música and 

the nearest tube station – Porto 

Palácio Hotel is the ideal starting 

point to explore this picturesque 

and historic city. 

Exclusive to Ryanair passengers, 

take advantage of the City Break 

package, offering one night in a 

superb Executive Room, with an 

upgrade for just €79 for up to two 

adults and one child, or €99 for up 

to two adults and two children, in a 

50m2 Family Suite with two complete 

bathrooms (valid for stays until April 

15, 2012, subject to availability). 

This special price also includes 

free tickets for one guided tour in 

a world-famous Porto wine cellar, 

and late check-out upon availability. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to 

visit one of the most vibrant and 

fascinating cities in Europe, staying 

at its most distinguished hotel. 

Simply use the account code 

RYANAIR and the promotional 

code *NRYN$ when reserving 

your room via the website. 

1269 AV. BOAVISTA, 4100-130 PORTO, 

TEL: +351 226086600, 

WWW.HOTELPORTOPALACIO.COM 

FLY TO PORTO FROM 23 DESTINATIONS, 

INCLUDING BARCELONA (EL PRAT), MADRID 

AND ROME (CIAMPINO). WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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The most punctual airline, with the fewest 

cancellations and least lost bags 

RYANAIR’S CUSTOMER 

SERVICE STATISTICS 

Ryanair is committed to publishing its customer 

service statistics each month, which showed again 

in November that Ryanair is No. 1 for customer 

service and the most punctual airline in Europe, 

beating easyJet every week since 2003. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE STATISTICS 

NOVEMBER 2011 (31,000 FLIGHTS) 

On-time fl ights 92% 

Complaints per 1,000 pax 0.95 

Baggage complaints per 1,000 pax 0.38 

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 10 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. 

WHY DOES RYANAIR BLOCK OFF 

SEATS ONBOARD? 

Due to performance limits set down by Boeing, Ryanair 

are required to block off seats onboard when 

the number of passengers on board falls below a 

specifi ed number – this ensures that the weight of 

passengers and bags carried is correctly distributed 

in front of and behind the aircraft’s centre of gravity. 

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 

Statistics 

HOW DO WE COMPARE? 

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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WITHOUT THE LAG. 

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Breo XL 

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Radio-Controlled Plane 

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€18.00 


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Urban Decay Mariposa Palette 

A versatile palette that includes 10 eye shadows (four of 

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Givenchy Gentleman 

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Givenchy Phenomenon Eyes Mascara 

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and sweet pea. Heart notes of amyris wood and tiare 

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Mister Lash Booster 

Brand new technology, fortifying serum for lashes. Use 

alone or under mascara to intensify your look. 

€17.00 


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D&G Dolce & Gabbana Gucci 

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A rush of mandarin and pink pepper gives way to heady lilac and geranium, laced 

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strength, whilst the voluptuousness of amber suggests deep femininity. 50ml 

€46.00 

Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One 

Dolce & Gabbana rose the one is the breathtaking realisation of a contemporary feminine 

fl oral, and a deftly sensual paean to the eternal romance of the rose. In a spirit of high 

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€46.00 

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The Star. Flamboyant and energetic, for L’Impératrice, life is a movie 

and she is its heroine. Succulent exotic fruits and bright pink fl orals give 

way to a musky, appetite-arousing base. 100ml 

€36.00 


Gucci Guilty Pour Homme 

This scent opens with invigorating Italian lemon and mandarin, turns into an aphrodisiac 

cardamom note to end with patchouli and sandalwood gleaming with amber to create a 

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€36.00 


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Armani Code Man 

50ml 

€38.00 


Giorgio Armani Code Lady 

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€41.00 


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€30.00 


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€40.00 


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€40.00 


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50ml 

€42.00 


Acqua Di Gioia ladies 2010 

50ml 

€45.00 


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CK Shock Him 

CK SHOCK for him opens with pure freshness with juicy clementine and 

a crisp cucumber layer, while the heart pulsates with black pepper and 

cardamon spiced with black basil. Edgy, sexy and impulsive. 

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Perfect for the sophisticated modern woman, this exclusive collection 

consists of: Eternity (EDP, 5 ml); Euphoria (EDP, 4 ml); Beauty (EDP, 5ml); 

Euphoria Blossom (EDT, 4ml); CK one (EDT, 10ml). 

€30.00 

CK Euphoria 

50ml 

€38.00 


Calvin Klein 


CK Shock Her 

CK SHOCK for her opens with a fi erce bouquet of passion fl ower, pink 

peony and jewelled poppy fl ower. Edgy, sexy and impulsive. 

€30.00 

CK Mens Coff ret (Jewels) 

Calvin Klein Deluxe Travel Collection Men’s Miniature Coff ret. Ideal for the modern man on 

the go, this best-selling collection consists of: Euphoria Men (EDT, 10 ml); Eternity for Men 

(EDT, 10 ml); CK one (EDT, 10 ml); Eternity for Men Aqua (EDT, 10ml); CK free; (EDT, 10 ml). 

€30.00 

CK Beauty 

50ml 

€47.00 


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Davidoff Hot water 

60ml 

€36.00 

Jennifer Lopez Love and Glamour 

50ml 

€25.00 


Fine Fragrances 


SJP NYC 

60ml 

€28.00 

Glow by J Lo 

50ml 

€25.00 

Vera Wang Preppy Princess 

50ml 

€38.00 


141

NEW CURVES. SAME GREAT TASTE. 

THE NEW HEINEKEN CAN 

THE NEW HEINEKEN ® 

CAN. 

LOOKS GREAT, FEELS AMAZING.



Jean Paul Gaultier 

‘Le Male’ Homme 

75ml 

€40.00 

Issey Miyake Him, 

L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme 

75ml 

€40.00 




Versace Vanitas 

30ml 

€35.00 

YSL Belle D’Opium 

50ml 

€58.00 

Versace Pour Homme 

30ml 

€30.00 


143



Boss Bottled Night 

50ml 

€35.00 

Hello Kitty Fragrance 

60ml 

€20.00 


NEW! 

Boss Orange Man 

60ml 

€35.00 

Just Diff erent HUGO 

Just Diff erent features an innovative blend of fresh 

minty coolness and an unexpected fl ourish of soft, 

woody warm tones. An unconventional, surprising 

and fresh scent that will leave you invigorated, 

curious and ready to see things diff erently. 

€35.00 



Lacoste L.12.12 

Eau de Lacoste White 

100ml 

€35.00 

Viktor Rolf Flowerbomb 


SALE!!! 

S 

Full-bodied and opulent, Flowerbomb explodes in a 

bouquet of sensations with its addictive fl oral notes 

which leave their trail like a whirlwind that is distinctly 

couture. Key ingredients include centifolia rose, India 

osmanthus, catleya orchid and sambac jasmine. 

50ml 

€50.00 

145

SKY SHOP | TICKETS & DUTYFREE 

Tickets & Dutyfree 

London Attractions: No queues and save up to £19 on tickets (for a family of four) 

The London Eye 

At 135m the London Eye is the world’s tallest 

cantilevered observation wheel! It off ers 

40km panoramic views of the capital on a 

clear day. Included in the ticket price is the 

London Eye 4D Experience and if you buy 

your ticket onboard this Ryanair fl ight you 

can save up to 30 min of queuing time.* 

ONBOARD PRICE WALK UP PRICE 

ADULT 

£18.00 £18.60 

CHILD 

£9.50 £9.54 

Stansted Express Trains to London 

The Stansted Express is the fastest way to get 

into the centre of London directly from Stansted 

Airport. Trains depart every 15 minutes to London 

Liverpool Street via Tottenham Hale. Save up to 

£5.00 on each ticket when buying onboard. 

ONBOARD PRICE WALK UP PRICE SAVING 

ADULT SINGLE 

£17.00 £21.00 £4.00 

ADULT RETURN 

£24.80 £29.30 £4.50 

CHILD SINGLE 

£8.00 

CHILD RETURN 

£10.50 £2.50 

£12.00 £14.65 £2.65 


The London Dungeon 

Experience London’s darkest moments here 

with live shows covering the Great Fire, the 

Plague, Jack the Ripper and more. Plus see 

one of the world’s largest mirror mazes. 

Suitable for all ages (with some restrictions), 

buy tickets onboard, get Priority Entry and 

save time queuing in peak periods.* 


ADULT 

£20.50 £23.00 £2.50 

CHILD 

£15.50 £17.00 £1.50 

OVER 65’S 

£17.50 £21.00 £3.50 

ATS Tickets City Sight Seeing Dublin 

www.airportbusexpress.com 

THE LOW FARE’S BUS 

BERGAMO 

AIRPORT 

(BGY) 

TREVISO 

AIRPORT 

(TSF) 

TRAPANI 

AIRPORT 

(TPS) 

TRAPANI 

AIRPORT 

(TPS) 

PISA 

AIRPORT 

(PSA) 

ROMA 

CIAMPINO 

AIRPORT 

(CIA) 

MILANO 

CENTRAL 

STATION 

VENEZIA 

PALERMO 

CITY 

CENTER 

TRAPANI 

CITY 

CENTER 

FIRENZE 

CITY 

CENTER 

ROMA 

CITY 

CENTER 

Buy on line or onboard! 

Sea Life London Aquarium 

The Sea Life London Aquarium is one of the 

largest aquariums in Europe. It has over 

400 different species in over 50 different 

displays. When buying onboard passengers 

receive Priority Entry with their tickets 

which can save them time queuing in peak 

periods.* 


ADULT 

£17.00 £19.00 £2.00 

CHILD 

£12.00 £14.00 £2.00 

OVER 65’s 

£14.00 £18.00 £4.00 

Take the award-winning City Sightseeing 

Dublin Tour for a 90-minute ride through 

Ireland’s capital, covering the city’s best 

attractions. With commentaries in diff erent 

languages and departures daily every 8-15 

minutes, buy on board (SELECTED FLIGHTS 

ONLY) and your ticket will be valid for two 

days, kids go free and you’ll get 10% off 

your next City Sightseeing Tour. 


ADULT 

£14.00 £16.00 

Madame Tussauds 

Want to get up close to your heroes? With a 

new fi gure created every month there’s always 

someone new to see at Madame Tussauds from 

celebrities and fi lm stars to sportsmen and 

royalty. Tickets sold on Ryanair are cheaper and 

they are priority tickets so passengers can save 

time queuing in peak periods.* 


ADULT 

£25.50 £29.00 £3.50 

CHILD 

£19.00 £25.00 £6.00 

Dutyfree 

Dutyfree Spirits 

Gordon’s, Bells, Bushmills, Johnnie Walker 

Red Label, Captain Morgan 

€12.00 for 1 litre 

Cigarettes 

Marlboro Gold, Marlboro Red, 

Benson+Hedges, John Player Blue 

€35.00 for 200 

Available on selected fl ights, Spirits and Tobacco 

products are not available on intra-EU fl ights. Range 

varies by aircraft, your crew can confi rm which items are 

available to purchase onboard your fl ight. Passengers 

under the age of 18 are not entitled to purchase spirits 

or cigarettes. Duty Free allowances per person are 200 

cigarettes and 1 litre of Alcoholic drinks exceeding 22%. 

ALL TICKETS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY / * TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

Patented by AL.PI. 

OC SYSTEM®, 

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into your shoe’s sole 

“the Yeti exists!” 

(and seems to be very intelligent) 

OC SYSTEM®, with a two-positions mobile foot strap: 

grip-on / grip-off, makes your step comfortable and stable on every frozen surface, 

increasing stability and preventing sliding. 

It also allows you to walk on every traditional floor, without causing damage. 

…don’t wait till you slip 

OC SYSTEM GRIP OFF 

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AL.PI. S.r.l. - 62012 Civitanova Marche (MC) Italy - Via E. Ferrari, 21 (zona ind. A) - Tel. +39 0733 898030 - Fax +39 0733 898094 

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FOR SALE IN BEST SPORT STORES 

STEEL SPYKES 

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OC SYSTEM GRIP ON

Pastries Selection of fresh croissants and pain 

au chocolat 

€2.50 

€1.00 

Bounty, Galaxy Bubbles, 

Cadbury Chocolate fi ngers 

€1.50 

Twix® XTRA, Galaxy® king size, 

Snickers/Mars® double, McVitie’s 

cookies, Walkers shortbread 

€2.00 Heineken 

Mars® Muffi n, salted peanuts, 

Mini Cheddars 

Pringles 

€2.20 

RYANAIR CAFÉ 

Freshly Made Ask 

SERVED HOT! 

Paninis 

€5.00 

Boxer 

Chips 

€2.50 

SERVED HOT! 

Hot Pizza 

Classic Pepperoni 

€5.00 

SERVED HOT! 

Fresh Hot Dish of the Day 

Please ask crew for a selection of our 

freshly made food. €7.00 

Chocolates, Sweets & Snacks 

Maltesers®/ 

M&M’s® The 

Big Pack 

€3.50 

Sandwiches 


€3.00 

Kids Snack Pack 

Activity book, colouring 

pencils and 2 fun snacks! 

€5.00 

crew for today’s selection of sandwiches, 

paninis and hot meals 

Premium 

Sandwiches 


€4.50 

SERVED HOT! 

Breakfast Bap 

The all day breakfast bap! 

€5.00 

SERVED HOT! 

Snack Pack 

Cheese, crackers, crisps 

and a mini Mars! 

€5.00 

SERVED HOT! 

Hot Baguettes 

Ham and Cheese or Cheese and Tomato 

€5.00 

SERVED HOT! 

Cheeseburger 

Available on selected fl ights 

€5.00 

Steak Baguette 

Steak, onions and cheese on a baguette €7.00 

Beer, Wine, Spirits, Juices & Minerals 

Spirits: 

Smirnoff 

Vodka, 

Johnnie 

Walker 

Whisky & 

Gordon’s Gin 

50ml 

€5.50 

Magners 

€4.50 

€4.50 


LOOKS GREAT, 


Baileys 

71ml 

€6.50 

Saile & Sabga Gourmet Hot Chocolate, Cappuccino, 

Tea & Coff ee, Green Tea 

€3.00 

ALLERGY ADVICE: Please note that food items 

sold onboard may contain nuts or traces of nuts. 

SERVED HOT! 



New Meal Deal! 

Any Premium 

Sandwich, Boxer Chips 

and hot drink 

So Drinks & Juices 

(selection available) 150ml 

€1.80 

Art’s wines 

Britvic J20 Water 

Selection of wines 18.7cl 

€5.95 

two fl avours 

available 275ml 

€2.50 

Still or Sparkling, 500ml 

€3.00 

Red Bull 

€3.50 

€3.50 

€8 

€10.00 

ALL ITEMS AND OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY / * TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

NOW AVAILABLE IN THE AIR 

W AVAILABLE BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE IN NEWS, THE A 

SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT 

’S FAVOURITE NEWS, SPORT AND ENTERTAIN 

Ask your Ask your flight flight attendant for a a copy of of 

Magazines & Newspapers 


CONTADOR CONQUISTA ONQUI 

SU SEGUNDO DO GIR GIRO 

“No ““N he 

ttra tratado rata de 

ddeem demostrar 

nna nada a 

na nadie” 

www.as.com 

CRISTIANO 

Y MESSI 

TERMINAN LA TEMPORADA 

EN TABLAS 

MARDI 31 mai 2011 / Edition Brabant Wallon /Quotidien /N 





P. 32 & 30 

des enfants? 

ses victimes 

Vous ne devriez pas P.7 

P. 16 & 17 


Monte Cassino 

Bon P. 33 

o 127 / EUR 1,20 / 02 225 55 55 

Vou us ne devriez pas P.7 

PP. 16&17 16 & 17 


Monte Cassino 



EMPATE A 53 

Los dos máximos goleadores 

de Europa marcan cada 86 

minutos ● El azulgrana le 

aventaja en diez asistencias ● 

El portugués se lleva el Pichichi 

y la Bota de Oro 

Alonso, segundo 

en Mónaco 

Vettel ganó una carrera épica 



EL BARÇA TAMBIÉN 

CELEBRACIONES 

SE LLEVA LA 


CHAMPIONS DE 


BALONMANO 

5 

¡NUEVO 

ERROR CON EL 

HIMNO! 


de 1928 

La bérézina 

BARCELONA 

ARCELONA 

de Silvio 



VEEGT MANU 


VEEGT MAN ANU WEG 

MORGEN NOG 16° 


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A selection i of f current t magazines i and d newspapers – 

please ask today’s crew for details 

On selected fl ights only. Range varies. Weekend editions of newspapers cost extra. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amazing new deals 

Hot offers on todays flight 

GREAT DEAL! GREAT DEAL! 


Jellies €6.00 

Celebrations 

€5.00 

Buy 2 

for €10 

GREAT DEAL! 

Pringles 

€2.20 

Buy 2 

for €4 

Dutyfree 

Dutyfree Spirits 

Gordon’s, Bells, Bushmills, 

Johnnie Walker Red Label, 

Captain Morgan 

€12.00 

for 1 litre 

Cigarettes 

Buy 2 

for €8 

Marlboro Gold, Marlboro Red, Benson+Hedges, John Player Blue 

€35.00 for 200 

Available on selected fl ights, Spirits and Tobacco products are not available on intra-EU 

fl ights. Range varies by aircraft, your crew can confi rm which items are available 

to purchase onboard your fl ight. Passengers under the age of 18 are not entitled to 

purchase spirits or cigarettes. Duty Free allowances per person are 200 cigarettes and 1 

litre of Alcoholic drinks exceeding 22%. 


LOOKS GREAT, 


London Attractions: No queues and 

save up to £19 on tickets (for a family of four) 


The London Dungeon with free priority entrance 

Sea Life London Aquarium with free priority entrance 

Madame Tussauds with free priority entrance 

Stansted Express Trains to London 

ATS Tickets 


THE LOWEST FARE’S BUS 

No stop from airport to city center 

and return 

MILANO ROMA 

VENEZIA FIRENZE 

TREVISO TRAPANI 

PALERMO BRESCIA 


ADULT 

£18.00 £18.60 

CHILD 

£9.50 £9.54 


ADULT 

£20.50 £23.00 £2.50 

CHILD 

£15.50 £17.00 £1.50 

OVER 65’S 

£17.50 £21.00 £3.50 


ADULT 

£17.00 £19.00 £2.00 

CHILD 

£12.00 £14.00 £2.00 

OVER 65’s 

£14.00 £18.00 £4.00 


ADULT 

£25.50 £29.00 £3.50 

CHILD 

£19.00 £25.00 £6.00 

ONBOARD PRICE 

ADULT SINGLE 

WALK UP PRICE SAVING 

£17.00 £21.00 £4.00 

ADULT RETURN 

£24.80 

CHILD SINGLE 

£29.30 £4.50 

£8.00 

CHILD RETURN 

£10.50 £2.50 

£12.00 £14.65 £2.65 

MILAN SINGLE MILAN RETURN MILAN CHILD 

€9.90 €15.00 €4.95 

BRESCIA SINGLE BRESCIA CHILD 

€10.00 €5.00 

ROME SINGLE ROME RETURN 

€4.00 €8.00 

TRAPANI SINGLE PALERMO SINGLE 

€8.00 €13.00 

TREVISO SINGLE PISA SINGLE 

€7.00 €9.90 

ALL TICKETS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY / * TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

RYANAIR CAFFÉ 

Prodotti Freschi 

Cornetto 

Selezione di cornetti e brioche al cioccolato 

€2.50 

SERVITI CALDI 

Panini 

€5.00 

Snack Alcool, Bibite, Bevande Calde 

€1.00 

Bounty, Galaxy Bubbles, Cadbury 

Chocolate fi ngers 

€1.50 

Peperami, Snickers, 

Mars® double, 

€2.00 

Mars® Muffi n, 

Noccioline, Mini Cheddars 

Pringles 

€2.20 

SERVITI CALDI 

Piatto del giorno 

€7.00 

Boxer 

Chips 

€2.50 

Panino 

di diverse varietà 

€3.00 

SERVITI CALDI 

Pizza 

Pizza con delizioso salame 

€5.00 

Maltesers®/ 

M&M’s® 

“Pacco 

Grande” 

€3.50 

Snack pack per 

bambini 

Un quaderno, matite 

colorate e due snack 

€5.00 

Premium 

Panino 


€4.50 

SERVITI CALDI 

Panino Colazione 

Disponibile tutto il giorno 

€5.00 

SERVITI CALDI 

Baguette con Carne 

Baguette con carne e cipolle e formaggio €7.00 

Snack Pack 

Formaggio, crackers, 

patatine e mini Mars! 

€5.00 

SERVITI CALDI 

Ciabatta Prosciutto 

e Formaggio 

€5.00 

Lipton Ice 

Tè 250ml 

€2.50 

LA NUOVA LATTINA HEINEKEN ® 

GUARDARE E 

ANCHE TOCCARE 

SERVITI CALDI 

Cheeseburger 

Disponibile su voli selezionati 

€5.00 

Super Alcolici: Smirnoff 

Vodka, Johnnie Walker 

Whisky & Gordon’s Gin 50ml 

€5.50 

Heineken 

€4.50 

AVVISO PER ALLERGIA: Alcuni prodotti venduti a bordo 

potrebbero contenere noccioline o traccie di noccioline. 

SERVITI CALDI 



Succhi di Frutta 

di diverse varietà, 150ml 

€1.80 

Villa Cardini Vino 

Merlot Rosso e Chardonnay 

Bianco. 18.7cl 

€5.95 

Saile and Sabga Bevande Calde: Cioccolata Calda, 

Tè, Caff è Americano & Cappuccino 

€3.00 

Nuove Offerte Pasti 

Bibite 

di diverse varietà, 150ml 

€1.80 

Prosecco 

€5.50 

Apple Juice 

€2.00 

€3.50 

Premium Panino, 

Boxer Chips a Scelta 

+ Bibita Calda 

€8 

€10.00 

Acqua 500ml 

€3.00 

Red Bull 

€3.50

Nuove Offerte Fantastiche 

Offerte Offe meravigliose disponible su questo volo 

Sweet 

Emporium 

Jellies 

€6 ciascuno 

Compra 2 

per €10 

Pringles 

€2.20 ciascuno 

Compra 2 

per €4 

Celebrations 

€5 ciascuno 

Compra 2 

per €8 

Sigarette Senza Fumo 

Le nuovissime sigarette senza fumo 

possono essere fumate in luoghi dove 

fumare e’ vietato. Contengono 0.8mg 

di nicotina. 

€6.00 

e altro ancora... 

LA NUOVA LATTINA HEINEKEN ® 

GUARDARE E 

ANCHE TOCCARE 

Le Attrazioni di Londra: 

Nessuna fila e risparmia fino a £19 sui biglietti 

(per una famiglia di 4 persone) 


The London Dungeon con entrata prioritaria gratis 

Sea Life London Aquarium con entrata prioritaria gratis 

Madame Tussauds con entrata prioritaria gratis 

I treni di Stansted Express per Londra 

ATS Tickets 




and return 

MILANO ROMA 




PREZZO ABORDO PREZZO ALL'ENTRATA 

ADULTO 

£18.00 £18.60 

BAMBINO 

£9.50 £9.54 

PREZZO ABORDO PREZZO ALL'ENTRATA RISPARMIO 

ADULTO 

£20.50 £23.00 £2.50 

BAMBINO 

£15.50 £17.00 £1.50 

65+ 

£17.50 £21.00 £3.50 


ADULTO SINGLE 

£17.00 £21.00 £4.00 

ADULTO RETURN 

£24.80 £29.30 £4.50 

BAMBINO SINGLE 

£8.00 £10.50 £2.50 

BAMBINO RETURN 

£12.00 £14.65 £2.65 

MILAN SINGLE MILAN RETURN MILAN BAMBINO 

€9.90 €15.00 €4.95 

BRESCIA SINGLE BRESCIA BAMBINO 

€10.00 €5.00 

ROME SINGLE ROME RETURN 

€4.00 €8.00 

TRAPANI SINGLE PALERMO SINGLE 

€8.00 €13.00 

TREVISO SINGLE PISA SINGLE 

€7.00 €9.90 

TUTTI I BIGLIETTI SONO DIPENDENTI ALLA DISPONIBILITÀ. 

VERIFICA I TERMINI E CONDIZIONI 


ADULTO 

£17.00 £19.00 £2.00 

BAMBINO 

£12.00 £14.00 £2.00 

65+ 

£14.00 £18.00 £4.00 


ADULTO 

£25.50 £29.00 £3.50 

BAMBINO 

£19.00 £25.00 £6.00

RYANAIR CAFÈ 

Frescos Del Día 

Bollería Selección de croissants y pastas de 

chocolate frescos 

€2.50 

SERVIDO CALIENTE 

Paninis 

€5.00 

€1.00 

Bounty, Galaxy Bubbles, Cadbury 

Chocolate fi ngers 

€1.50 

Twix® XTRA, Galaxy® king size, 

Snickers/MarS® double, Mc Vitie’s 

Galletas con chispas de chocolate, 

Walkers mantecada 

€2.00 

Mars Muffi n De Chocolate, 

Cacahuetes salados, Mini Cheddars 

Sándwiches 

Selección disponible 

€3.00 


Pizza Caliente 

Pizza con delicioso chorizo 

€5.00 

Snack Pack 

Queso, crackers, patatas 

fritas, mini Mars 

€5.00 

Licores: Smirnoff Vodka, Johnnie 

Walker Whisky & Gordon’s gin 50ml 

€5.50 

Magners 

€4.50 

Heineken 

€4.50 

NUEVA PARA TUS OJOS 

NUEVA PARA 

TUS MANOS 

Bocadillos y comida caliente 

BOTELLAS 

DE UN LITRO EN 

VENTA EN VUELOS 

SELECCIONADOS POR 

€12 

Nueva oferta a la comida 

Baileys 

71ml 

€6.50 

Rio Anejo Blanco y 

Tinto 18.7cl 

€5.95 

Saile & Sabga Chocolate, Cappuccino, Te y café 

€3.00 

AVISO DE ALERGIA Algunos productos vendidos a bordo 

podrían contener frutos secos o trozos de frutos secos. 

Chocolate, Dulces y Snacks Cerveza, Vino, licores, zumos y refrescos 

Pringles 

€2.20 


Plato fresco caliente del día 

Por favor, pregunte a nuestro equipo para una 

selección de los alimentos recién hechos €7.00 

Boxer 

Chips 

€2.50 

Maltesers®/ 

M&M’s® 

Paquete 

grande 

€3.50 

Snack Pack de niños 

Libro de actividades, 

lápices de colores, y dos 

meriendas divertidas 

€5.00 

Sándwiches de 

alta calidad 


€4.50 


Breakfast Bap 

Bocadillo caliente con omelette, 

beicon y queso 

€5.00 



Baguette Caliente 

Dos variedades 

€5.00 


Cheeseburger 

Disponible en vuelos seleccionado 

€5.00 

Baguette caliente con bistec 

Bistec, cebolla y queso €7.00 




Refrescos y zumos 

selección disponible 150ml 

€1.80 

Britvic J20 

Dos gustos 

disponibles 275ml 

€2.50 

Red Bull 

€3.50 

€3.00 

Cualquier sándwich 

de alta calidad, 

Boxer Chips y 

refrescos de calor 

€8 

€10.00 

Agua 

500ml 

€3.00 

TODOS LOS ARTÍCULOS Y OFERTAS SON SUJETOS A LA DISPONIBILIDAD / * LOS TÉRMINOS Y CONDICIONES SE APLICAN

Revistas y Periodicos 


CONTADOR CONQUISTA ONQUI 

SU SEGUNDO DO GIR GIRO 

“No ““N he 

ttra tratado rata de 

ddeem demostrar 

nna nada a 

na nadie” 

www.as.com 

CRISTIANO 

CR CRI CRIS RIS IS ST 

Y MESSI 

TERMINAN LA TEMPORADA 

EN TABLAS 

MARDI 31 mai 2011 / Edition Brabant Wallon /Quotidien /N 





P. 32 & 30 

des enfants? 

ses victimes 

Vous ne devriez pas P.7 

P. 16 & 17 


Monte Cassino 

Bon P. 33 

o 127 / EUR 1,20 / 02 225 55 55 

Vou us ne devriez pas P.7 

PP. 16&17 16 & 17 


Monte Cassino 



EMPATE A 53 

Los dos máximos goleadores 

de Europa marcan cada 86 

minutos ● El azulgrana le 

aventaja en diez asistencias ● 

El portugués se lleva el Pichichi 

y la Bota de Oro 

Alonso, segundo 

en Mónaco 

Vettel ganó una carrera épica 



EL BARÇA TAMBIÉN 

CELEBRACIONES 

SE LLEVA LA 


CHAMPIONS DE 


BALONMANO 

Solo en algunos vuelos, sujeto a variaciones. 

Los periodicos de fi n de semana tienen un coste extra. 

5 

¡NUEVO 

ERROR CON EL 

HIMNO! 


de 1928 

La bérézina 

BARCELONA 

ARCELONA 

de Silvio 



VEEGT MANU 


VEEGT MAN ANU WEG 

MORGEN NOG 16° 


20 
















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En Belgique, la ministre de samedi, est estimée à LUNES 30 % par 12 DE DEprix JULIO cassés, DE 2010 2010 sans | | Año Año trouver XXXV XXXV pre- | Número tré, 12.075 depuis lors, | EDICIÓN 1.200 patients MADRID in| 

| Precio: 1,20 euros 






De 

nummer 


SPORT SSPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT ORT 


DI RUPO 

WEEK OUT 



 





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nuevas ofertas fantásticas 

disponibles en el vuelo hoy 

BUENA OFERTA BUENA OFERTA 


Jellies €6.00 

€ 

Celebrations 

€5.00 

compra 

2 por 

€10 

BUENA OFERTA 

Pringles 

€2.20 

compra 

2 por 

€4 

compra 

2 por 

€8 

Consulten nuestra revista de a 

bordo donde podran encontrar 

todos nuestros productos 

NUEVA PARA TUS OJOS 

NUEVA PARA 

TUS MANOS 

Atracciones de Londres: Evitar colas 

y ahorrar hasta £19 en las entradas (para una 

familia de cuatro) 


London Dungeon con entrada prioritaria gratuita 

London Aquarium con entrada prioritaria gratuita 

Madame Tussauds con entrada prioritaria gratuita 

Trenes a Londres de Stansted Express 

Billete ATS 




and return 

MILANO ROMA 




PRECIO ABORDO PRECIO EN LA TAQUILLA 

ADULTOS 

£18.00 £18.60 

NIÑOS 

£9.50 £9.54 

TODOS LOS BILLETES ESTÁN SUJETOS A DISPONIBILIDAD 

TÉRMINOS Y CONDICIONES APLICADOS 

PRECIO ABORDO PRECIO EN LA TAQUILLA AHORRO 

ADULTOS 

£20.50 £23.00 £2.50 

NIÑOS 

£15.50 £17.00 £1.50 

JUBILADOS 

£17.50 £21.00 £3.50 


ADULTOS 

£17.00 £19.00 £2.00 

NIÑOS 

£12.00 £14.00 £2.00 

JUBILADOS 

£14.00 £18.00 £4.00 


ADULTOS 

£25.50 £29.00 £3.50 

NIÑOS 

£19.00 £25.00 £6.00 


ADULTOS IDA 

£17.00 £21.00 £4.00 

ADULTOS IDA Y VUELTA 

£24.80 £29.30 

NIÑOS IDA 

£4.50 

£8.00 £10.50 

NIÑOS IDA Y VUELTA 

£2.50 

£12.00 £14.65 £2.65 

MILAN IDA MILAN IDA Y VUELTA MILAN NIÑOS 

€9.90 €15.00 €4.95 

BRESCIA IDA BRESCIA CHILD 

€10.00 €5.00 

ROME IDA ROME IDA Y VUELTA 

€4.00 €8.00 

TRAPANI IDA PALERMO IDA 

€8.00 €13.00 

TREVISO IDA PISA IDA 

€7.00 €9.90

january-2012

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