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MEET MOROCCO’S OLDEST SURFER
GIRLS WITH GUNS IN RIGA
GHOSTS OF THE LONDON TUBE
ONBOARD SHOPPING | FRAGRANCES, GIFTS, GADGETS, DRINKS, SNACKS & MORE | TURN TO PAGES 135 –162

PHOTO: STEVE RYAN 60
ISSUE 39
The Old Man
& The Sea
A real surfi ng
haven, Taghazout’s
rolling waves
and laid-back
atmosphere
have attracted
hipsters, hippies
and Hendrix fans
to Morocco in
equal measure.
We caught up with
some of the locals.
66
DOWN THE TUBE
London has the oldest
underground system in
the world, with a history
that’s gruesome, inspiring
and hilarious! Our writer
swiped his Oyster card
and went on a tour of its
past, encountering ghost
stations, famous artists and
tall tales along the way…
while always remembering
to “Mind the Gap!”.
72
SHOOTING
THROUGH RIGA
With its present popularity
as a stag-do destination,
Riga may seem like a bit of
a man’s world. But armed
with a Glock pistol, a sense
of adventure and her
feminine wiles, Zoe Griffi n
found she could have just
as much fun as the boys on
a hedonistic weekend in the
Latvian capital.
80
BREWING UP
A STORM
Carlsberg may boast of
being “Probably the best
lager in the world”, but to
really set your taste buds
and beer bellies alight,
take a trip around the
Danish countryside. It’s
here we found a host of
microbreweries, where
the suds are fresh and the
names unpronounceable!
CONTENTS
86
KINGS OF THE CASTLE
They say a man’s home is
his castle. Well, recently a
castle in south-west France
was a hotel for Mike Peake
and his family, as well as
a playground for their
imaginations to run wild.
Turrets, towers and twirling
staircases are a childfriendly
trip back in time at
the fortifi ed medieval city
of Carcassonne.
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NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE VISITOR CENTRE
VISIT THE MICHAEL JACKSON COLLECTION
MUSEUM OF
STYLE
ICONS
Visit the Newbridge Silverware Visitor
Centre, Ireland’s most unique visitor
destination. Home to the Museum of
Style Icons with memorabilia from
Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe,
Audrey Hepburn, the Beatles and
many more. With great shopping, great
food and the museum’s outstanding
permament collection, this is an
incredible experience for all visitors.
IRELAND’S
MOST UNIQUE
VISITOR
DESTINATION
Open 7 days, Free entry.
Parking facilities onsite.
THE HEPBURN ROOM
Directions: Take the M7 from Dublin.
Leave M7 at Junction 12 signed
CURRAGH / NEWBRIDGE and follow
the signs into town. Turn right at shopping
center. The Newbridge Silverware Visitor
Centre is 600 metres on the right.
Marilyn wears the Hollywood Heart Pendant
VISIT THE MARILYN MONROE COLLECTION
SHOWROOMS
AND
SILVER
RESTAURANT
MASTERCRAFTSMAN AT WORK

WELCOME ABOARD
The World’s Favourite Airline
Thank you for choosing to fl y with Ryanair, the
world’s favourite airline.
Ryanair now fl ies over 1,100 routes to/from
over 155 destinations across Europe, and you
are one of 73 million passengers who will fl y on
one of our more than 240 aircraft this year
enjoying Europe’s guaranteed lowest fares.
This summer, we welcome the opening of
many exciting new routes and our continued
growth will ensure that we deliver the
guaranteed lowest fares to record numbers of
European passengers. This spring we celebrate
the opening of new bases in Faro, Oslo and
Leeds Bradford which will bring new routes, new
aircraft and new jobs to each airport – oh, and
of course even more low fares and choice to
consumers and visitors at these great
destinations. To celebrate the spring we have
introduced a number of promotions to our infl
ight sales menu. To see the best offers
available at 30,000 feet just fl ip to the back of
this magazine or ask your fl ight crew for a menu
card and this month’s onboard promotions. A
little treat, whether it is a gourmet snack, a full
“Only by continuously challenging accepted conventions
and questioning costs can we continue to lower costs and
fares, while improving our customer service.” MICHAEL O’LEARY
sized meal, a fl utter on our scratch cards or a
special gift from our onboard shop can help you
get your trip off to a great start.
The world was once again talking about
Ryanair, with news reports from Australia to the
USA reporting on the passenger who won
€10,000 on one of our scratch cards but then
ate his winning. While this connoisseur of
cardboard clearly didn’t need the money
Ryanair decided that the €10,000 should go to
charity and after over 40,000 passengers voted
on our on-line poll we donated the winnings to
When You Wish Upon a Star, who make ill
children’s dreams come true.
If winning €10,000, €40,000 or even a new
car is your dream – then ask one of our crew for
a scratch card and make that dream come true.
However, if you are also a little hungry perhaps
you should pick up a pizza at the same time –
just to make sure you are not tempted to eat
your winning ticket too.
I hope you enjoy your fl ight with us as our
fantastic crew take great care of you. Thank you
for choosing to fl y with Ryanair and I look
forward to welcoming you and your family
onboard many more low-fare Ryanair fl ights in
the near future.
Best Wishes
MICHAEL O’LEARY
Chief Executive
WELCOME
A few words from Michael O’Leary
RYANAIR COST-
SAVING PROPOSAL:
The following is a list of cost-saving
proposals currently being developed
by Ryanair, the world’s favourite
airline, in order to reduce fares,
increase effi ciencies and lower costs.
UNLIMITED BAGGAGE
SYNOPSIS: Ryanair may soon allow passengers to
bring unlimited baggage, as long as they can bring
it to the aircraft departure gate. Passengers will be
allowed to bring one piece of hand baggage (10kg)
onto the aircraft. Baggage handlers will load their
remaining bags directly into the hold of the aircraft
and place them at the bottom of the aircraft stairs
upon arrival for retrieval by passengers.
BENEFIT: No more lost bags (Ryanair already
leads the industry with just 0.4 misplaced per
1,000 passengers) and no more waiting at bag
drop areas or at baggage carousels. This will
allow greater effi ciencies and cost savings,
which will lead to lower fares for all passengers.
OTHER: Ryanair aims to test this proposal on
selected routes by winter 2010.
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IT’S ABOUT THIS TIME OF YEAR THAT
the sun really starts to shine, and I fi nd myself
on a beach somewhere hot and far away
from the daily grind. All is relaxed as I lie in
my hammock with a cold beer, till a voice in
my ear says: “Sick sling dude. Like, no way!”
My heart sinks – it’s Surfer Bum come to
ruin my peace. Argh! Sure I like a bit of waveriding,
and one of the best places we’ve found
to surf on the Ryanair network is Taghazout,
near Agadir in Morocco (see page 60).
But what drives me mad is the crazed
fundamentalism with which Surfer Bum
preaches his faith. You see he has to,
otherwise his whole reason for living would
crumble around him. For Surfer Bum, life is
an endless summer, the merits of which must
be defended at all costs – for all else has been
sacrifi ced in the pursuit of the perfect wave.
University, career, any interest in anything in
the outside world… gone.
Thus, conversations with these sensitive
souls must be handled delicately.
Me: “It’s a nice hammock, yes.” Thinking: don’t
you have any more complex words in your
vocabulary, or have you spent so much time
in the sun all you can manage is this lazy
teenage drawl?
Surfer Bum: “Super dude, did you see that
WELCOME
Feel the salt in your hair, ocean breeze in your face and be, like, totally king of the surfing world
semi cover-up I just busted?”
Me: “Um… uhuh, yeah. Great man, great.”
Thinking: Yeah, whatever, a few more years
and post-35 your 20-something protégés
will take your place rendering you obsolete,
Surfer Bum, so enjoy it while you can!
Surfer Bum: “Cheers dude, you know my
girlfriend doesn’t understand. She left me.”
Me: “That’s a tough break.” Thinking: You
mean you killed your relationship because
surfi ng is number one in your life and she
couldn’t handle the fear and pain of your
potential death from a reckless big wave ride
at any minute so she cut out fi rst?
Surfer Bum: “Hey got my board though, dude.”
Me: “True. Hey, check out that swell.”
Thinking: please go fl ex your pecs out on the
surf before my brain lobotomises itself.
And, indeed, off goes Surfer Bum, making
a beeline for the sea in his board shorts
– ripped chest, tanned, good looks, without a
care in the world, happy as Larry, at one with
nature. And I fi nd myself sipping my beer,
thinking, “Actually, that looks rather nice,
has Surfer Bum got it right?” Eternally happy,
without a care in the world, living in an
endless summer, jetting from Tahiti to Fiji to
Chile to Hawaii. Like, super siiiick dude!!!
Enjoy the surf, and have a great fl ight!
RAMSAY SHORT
Editor
CONTRIBUTORS
PADRAIG LYNCH
Padraig’s passion for travel began as a roving actor
until he realised he could get paid to write about
it. His travel journalism has appeared in National
Geographic Traveller Magazine, The Guardian
and Voyage Magazine. For us he tackled London’s
famous underground system on page 66.
VICKI COUCHMAN
Photographer Vicki has shot for newspapers
and magazines, published two travel books and
directed a Channel 4 documentary in her career
to date. For Ryanair Magazine, she travelled to
the Latvian capital, Riga, for a hedonistic girls’
weekend. See her action-packed trip on page 72.
TIM FULDA
Hamburg-based photographer Tim has been
around the world in search of interesting faces
for his portrait photography. This time though we
sent him around the corner to Bremen, where he
shot our On the Ground city focus (turn to pages
43–57). See his snapshots of the town, then
check out more of his work at www.timfulda.de
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Rites of passage
JOUSTING OF THE SARACENS
19 JUNE, AREZZO, ITALY
One sport that hasn’t survived into
modern times is jousting — you know,
two guys on horses galloping towards
each other brandishing long sticks.
Ah, those were the days! Except in
some places in Europe they still are
the days, like in the town of Arezzo,
south-east of Florence.
Popular during the 16th and 17th
centuries, men would take part in
jousting bouts for status. Aft er falling
out of fashion, the joust was reinstated
here as a historical re-enactment
in the 1900s – this time with one
man versus a massive, armour-clad
rotating puppet called the Saracen.
So, in keeping with modern times,
there’s less blood — but the skill is still
considerable. Aside from the jousting,
the day is replete with colourful
processions, fl ag waving and frankly
hilarious costumes.
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Facts, figures and fun from the Ryanair world of travel. Compiled by Ed Chamberlin
The numbers
IMPRESS YOUR TRAVELLING COMPANIONS
74
Percentage of European fl ags
that use the colour red.
72 53
Percentage of
European fl ags
that use the
colour white.
4,807
Metres to the top
of Mont Blanc,
Europe’s highest
peak.
Your shout
BREMEN,
GERMANY
This month, we asked:
If you could
have a super
power, what
would it be
and why?
Percentage of
European fl ags
that use the
colour blue.
Metres to the
bottom of the
Mariana Trench,
the deepest place
on Earth.
11,033
“I’d like to be able
to speak every
language – and ask
a lot of questions.”
JANA OSINSKI, 32,
MARKETING
12,600
1,700
Number Number of of calories words in in the English world’s
dictionaries largest invented gummi by bear. Shakespeare.
3
Number of words in English
dictionaries invented by the
Simpsons: “D’oh”, “meh” and
“cromulent”.
42,000
Estimated bottles of Champagne
drunk by Winston Churchill
during his life.
275,000
Cost in dollars of the most expensive
bottle of Champagne, a 1907 Heidsieck,
which was shipwrecked in 1916.
250,000,000
Number of bubbles in an average
bottle of Champagne.
“See through walls,
to fi gure out what the
hell that noise is from
my neighbours!”
CARSTEN TOLNOW, 33,
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL
“I would make
sure that everyone
lived up to their full
potential in life.”
RONJA WEICHERN, 38,
CULTURAL ORGANISER
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PHOTO © REX FEATURES
How to be cool…
AT YOUR LEAVING DO
The cool way to behave at your
leaving do depends on the
circumstances surrounding your
departure. For instance, if you’re in
your 20s and have been headhunted
for a better position and more money
at a rival fi rm, that’s pretty cool on
its own. Just work the room and
be gracious. If, however, you are in
your 20s and have been asked to
leave because you’re useless, and/or
because you gave them a reason to
sack you when you put a Tampax
in the toaster, then there’s not really
much “cool” spin that can be applied.
Cool reasons to be leaving a job
› You’ve just won the lottery
and want to travel.
› You’ve been recruited by MI6.
› You’ve reached retirement age after a
lifetime of quiet and respected dedication.
Uncool reasons to be leaving a job
› You reckon that, after tax
and National Insurance, you’ll
make just as much on benefi ts.
› You did a wee in the water cooler.
› You were caught fi tting cameras in the
opposite gender’s toilets.
WORDS: WILL SMITH
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Getting a head in life
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del David – was conceived by up-and-coming designer Onur
Mustak Cobanli, with inspiration from the world-famous artwork
and from a Turkish saying: “Basimin ustunde yerin var”. This
literally translates as “you have space on my head”, but actually
means “you are the boss”. The result is either a chair or simply an
ornament, depending on taste, which comes in ceramic black,
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Phrased &
confused
WHAT TO SAY IN
LOTS OF LANGUAGES
“¡Hola! Mein Name ist Ed.
Ou est la gare? Grazie mille!”
Phrasebooks are useful for
basic situations, but rarely
tell you what you really
need to know on holiday.
Ryanair Magazine is here
to change all that with our
truly important phrases in
the languages of Europe.
This month:
“The pot
calling the
kettle black”
French: C’est l’hôpital
qui se moque de la
charité. It’s the hospital
that mocks charity.
Hungarian: Bagoly
mondja verébnek, hogy
nagyfejű. The owl calls
the sparrow big-headed.
Italian: Il bue che
dice cornuto all’asino.
The ox saying “horned”
to the donkey.
Romanian: Rîde ciob
de oală spartă. The
splinter laughs at the
broken pot.
Croatian: Rugala se
sova sjenici. The owl
mocked the tit.
German: Ein Esel
schimp den anderen
Langohr. A donkey gets
cross with a bunny.
BY ADAM JACOT DE BOINOD,
AUTHOR OF THE MEANING OF TINGO
(PENGUIN BOOKS).
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Golden opportunity
NATIONAL LEPRECHAUN MUSEUM
“Find us at the end of the rainbow,” the
website says. Or Jervis Street, Dublin,
to be precise. The iconic folkloric
symbol of Ireland, the leprechaun, has
had its fi rst museum dedicated to it.
But this is no throwaway tourist trap – it
is admirably dedicated to explaining
the history and iconography of this
famous fi gure in almost fairy-tale
format. The museum is divided into 12
“chapters”, which give you an insight
into leprechaun culture, legends and
Irish history. And it’s all there for you to
visit, somewhere under the rainbow.
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Would you eat this?
PATATJE OORLOG, NETHERLANDS
It takes a couple of tries to get used to the fact
that the Dutch smother their fries with mayo,
although it soon makes sense… sort of. Patatje
oorlog (“war chips”) on the other hand seem
to have been invented by someone trying to
fashion an explosive device out of condiments.
Perhaps that’s why they’re called war chips.
Mayo, ketchup, garlic sauce, onions and peanut
butter are mashed together to give the intrepid
consumer a compelling impression of how normal
chips look once they reach your lower intestine. If
you order this on a date, you can kiss any kissing
goodbye – probably for a number of years in fact,
as you clearly do not know how to treat a lady.
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Post modern
POSTCARDEN
When was the last time you got a
postcard? Probably quite a while ago;
people don’t seem to send them out
any more these days. What a shame!
Perhaps we need a new approach to
get them back in fashion. PostCarden
has found a cute way of updating the
format – delivering a postcard-sized
package that folds out like a piece of
origami into a Kew-style greenhouse,
city allotment, or small back garden.
Each package comes with a bag of
seeds to plant in your little box to
grow your own bonsai rainforest. Well,
cress actually, but the scale is more or
less accurate! They cost £7.50 (€8.30)
and can be delivered anywhere
within the EU (postage varies).
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PHOTO © GETTY, ROS BEIAARDCOMITE VZW
18 MAY—6 JUN
ROLAND GARROS
FRENCH OPEN
PARIS, FRANCE
Who will conquer the clay
this year? The Roland
Garros French Open is
considered by many to
be the most physically
demanding tournament
on the tour. The clay
surface creates a slower
pace of play, which is a
disadvantage to anyone
relying on big serves and
volleys. Rafael Nadal has
been dominant in recent
years but the reigning
champion is Roger
Federer. Be at centre court
this year to see who will
walk away with the trophy
and about €5 million in
prize money.
WWW.ROLANDGARROS.COM
TEXT BY: LOÏC KERBOAS
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30 MAY
ROS BEIAARD
DENDERMONDE, BELGIUM
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Hip news and events across the network from our European correspondents
An opportunity like this comes along once in a decade, literally! During this
elaborate procession, a gigantic wooden horse is carried through the town
of Dendermonde, near Brussels. It goes back to a medieval legend about a
feud between a nobleman with four sons and Charlemagne – the horse being
a peace offering to end the dispute. Thousands of extras, fl oats and folklore
groups all join in the event, which fi nishes with a musical fi reworks display.
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24–29 MAY
AALBORG CARNIVAL
AALBORG, DENMARK
A hip-shaking wave of rhythms and colours
from around the world washes through Aalborg
during Carnival. It’s the largest such event in
Northern Europe, with 25,000 revellers in the
Grand Parade cheered on by more than 100,000
spectators. The best part of Aalborg’s spectacle
is that anyone can march in the parade and strut
their stuff. This year’s theme is Mars and Venus,
so start working on your costume!
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11–13 JUN
DOWNLOAD
DONINGTON PARK, UK
Download festival is a
mammoth concert in the
spiritual home of rock
– Donington Park. First held in
1980 (aka Monsters of Rock),
this stage was a mecca for rock
legends like AC/DC, ZZ Top, Def
Leppard and Guns N’ Roses.
Headliners for Download this
year include Rage Against
the Machine, AC/DC and
Aerosmith. This is open-air rock
at its grimy, sweaty, beer-fuelled
best! The venue is walking
distance from East Midlands
airport, or the shuttle service
can drop you off in minutes.
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TEXT BY: EDWARD WIESE
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11–14 JUN
INFIORATA
GENZANO DI ROMA, ITALY
Since 1778 the residents of Genzano di Roma, just south of the capital, have
greeted visitors with a red carpet – sorry, fl ower carpet – that has to be seen to be
believed. The whole of Via Italo Belardi is covered with allegorical images you’d
expect to be roped off like a masterpiece. However, the townspeople actually
parade atop the displays wearing hand-craft ed medieval and traditional outfi ts.
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15–19 JUN
ROYAL ASCOT
ASCOT, UK
The Queen arrives each day in an open-top carriage
to preside over this world-famous horse-racing
event. It’s hard to know if most people come to see
the races or to be seen – but my guess is the latter.
The dress code is enforced strictly – especially in the
Royal Enclosure, where men must be in waistcoats
with top hats and women in their very best hats. So
you’re sure to have fun and look fantastic, too!
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28 MAY–5 SEP
THE DEEP
LONDON, UK
Enter a deep-sea world, 11,000m down in the
ocean, less explored than the surface of the
moon. Surreal specimens, incredible images
and eerie sounds are combined with interactive
installations and the latest oceanographic
discoveries, revealing a place of extraordinary
beauty. Highlights of this Natural History
Museum exhibition include over 50 preserved
deep-sea creatures, and video accounts of life in
the depths given by museum scientists.
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WANT MORE?
6–30 MAY
FOTOFESTIWAL
LODZ, POLAND
This international
photography festival will
feature over 50 exhibitions,
as well as auctions,
workshops and reviews.
Most events are scheduled
for the main weekend (6–9
May), but the show will be
open all month. The theme
for this year is All My Lovin’,
whose images invite you to
explore deep relationships
and their emotions: love,
humour, passion, conflict
and compromise.
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1
FLASHY NEW
DIGITAL CAMERAS
2
1 / PANASONIC FT2
From its sturdy looks,
you can tell this camera
means business. It’s
waterproof to 10m
and can withstand
temperatures as low as
-10ºC. The Leica lens also
ensures it takes excellent
photographs no matter
what the weather.
€400, WWW.PANASONIC.COM
2 / OLYMPUS E-P1
Despite its retro styling,
this camera is packed
full of the latest features
and works on the “Micro
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“standard” offers DSLR
quality in a compact
design and allows you to
swap parts from other
manufacturers.
€540, WWW.OLYMPUS.COM
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THE SHORTLISTS
Gadget expert Susi Weaser eyes up a fresh batch of techno toys
3 / NIKON COOLPIX
S1000PJ
Start showing off your
holiday snaps right away
with the Coolpix’s built-in
projector. It does make
the camera a little bulky,
but the ability to create
slideshows complete
with music certainly
makes things interesting.
€280, WWW.NIKON.COM
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Armed with two lenses,
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print at €5.70 (£5) a pop.
€499, WWW.FUJIFILM.COM
4
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This model’s frontmounted
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make dodgy self-portraits
a thing of the past. It can
also play cartoons to
keep children’s attention,
be used as a countdown
clock and fl ash up a
smiley face to get your
subjects ready!
€240, WWW.SAMSUNG.COM
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PHOTO: REX FEATURES
A new trend in 60 seconds
THE NEW TRENCH
As Andie MacDowell so woodenly put it in Four
Weddings and a Funeral: “Is it raining? I hadn’t
noticed.” Well, we have. Spring showers are your
cue to leave the country, or belt up in a new,
revamped trench coat.
Think of the classic beige mac and I bet you
have flashes of saucy French resistance types
in belted numbers with fishnet stockings and
berets. Ah yes, the trench coat has long been
an object of fantasy for fashionistas, and now
it’s back in a new 2010 incarnation to pull on
when there are cloudy skies over Marseille or
you’re sheltering from the Tuscan rain.
A beautiful beatnik trench goes with
everything from three-quarter-length cigarette
pants and ballet flats, Audrey Hepburn-style,
to bare legs, Victoria Beckham-style.
But the key to the new trench (TNT) is period
detailing. Burberry has reworked its classic
piece into a pretty, feminine number with
draped panels in gorgeous metallic taffeta. On
the high street, Zara adds capped sleeves to
accommodate all the shoulder detailing in your
WE LOVE
€69.95, WWW.ZARA.COM
Try these shoulders
with sass from Spanish
label Zara.
WILL IT TRAVEL?
€188, WWW.TOPSHOP.COM
It’s all in the behind with
this Hitch Hem Trench
Coat at Topshop.
YES
“Spanish women know
that belted trenches
give them sexy waists.”
ZAIDA GALLEGOS MARTIN,
27, BALEARICS TOURISM REP,
PALMA, SPAIN
spring wardrobe, and Topshop goes further with
a cute bustle gathered at the rear for a touch of
Marie Antoinette. The more French you can look,
the better – baguettes and rusty bike optional.
So which on-trend celebs love their fl asher
mac? Gossip Girl, Blake Lively, hit the Lower East
Side of Manhattan with her co-star squeeze in a
silver metallic number that had us all jealously
texting. But kudos to Victoria Beckham for
leaving a cookery class in Milan looking like a
modern day Brigitte Bardot in a Burberry minitrench
with toned and tanned pins and supersize
sunnies. TV’s Alexa Chung (pictured) has
also been spotted with the look.
As for you, sun-worshipping Ryanair
lovelies, style it out with a nautical (read,
naughtycal) top, slouchy denim shorts
and espadrilles by day, or mix with skinny
jeans and patent heels at night. TNT is
also perfect for prettifying the utility trend
this summer over khaki pants, riveted
vest tops or military shorts. And if the
thermometer pops this summer the only
thing you need to wear underneath is your
bikini. Hands up who wants to get soaking wet!
€57, WWW.ASOS.COM
Grab this Asos Double
Breasted Mac in classic
stone or orange.
NO
“Beige is boring, and
the Irish never like to
admit that it rains.”
JEN MURRAY, 31, FASHION
BUYER, DUBLIN, IRELAND
THE SHORTLISTS
Charlie Dawson helps you get dressed in the morning
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PHOTO: GETTY
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CUT-PRICE KATE
& LEO MOMENTS*
BIG-BOTTOMED BOATS IN BERGERAC
They call the fl at-hulled craft that used to carry
the wine up and down the Dordogne “gabares”,
and every day during the summer one leaves
the small quay in Bergerac laden with tourists.
Pay the driver a fi ver, spread your arms and
walk confi dently to the front.
FLY TO BERGERAC FROM FIVE DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING
BRISTOL AND LIVERPOOL. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
DO IT IN STYLE IN VENICE
You can’t really get to the bow of Venice’s famous
canal boats because that slippery wood is a bit
precarious. But then you can always stand up in
a chauffeur-driven speedboat as you hurtle past
St Mark’s Square. Try www.venicewatertaxi.com.
FLY TO VENICE (TREVISO) FROM 24 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BRINDISI, LEEDS, OSLO (RYGGE) AND PARIS
(BEAUVAIS). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
ANOTHER STOCKHOLM
A fi ne way to enjoy the
Swedish capital is to take a boat
to one of the thousand-plus islands
that form the Stockholm archipelago
(www.boatcharterstockholm.com). If
your romantic Kate and Leo standing-atthe-front-as-the-sun-goes-down
moment
goes well, you can stop off for the night
on a deserted isle. Take a cardigan.
FLY TO STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA AND VASTERAS)
FROM 39 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING
EDINBURGH AND MALTA (LUQA). VISIT
WWW.RYANAIR.COM
* Romantic standing at the bow of a boat, you know…
MISSISSIPPI DREAMING, PARIS
It may not be exactly how Mark Twain imagined
paddle steamers would spend their salad days, but
the Thunder Mesa riverboat at Disneyland Paris
does a convincing rendition of turn-of-the-century
America. Hike up your britches and get ready to
canoodle in front of scores of confused onlookers.
FLY TO PARIS (BEAUVAIS) FROM 27 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BARI AND MALAGA. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
FIRST TIME ON THE WATER, MADRID
If you haven’t got your sea legs yet, try boating
on the lake at Madrid’s Parque del Retiro. The
water has been drawing a weekend crowd
for more than 100 years, so if you fall in while
gazing lovingly into your other half’s eyes, a
friendly Spaniard is only an oar away.
FLY TO MADRID FROM 37 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING
FARO, NADOR AND SANTANDER. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
THE SHORTLISTS
Mike Peake wants to be the King of the World!
ROYAL ROMANCE, EDINBURGH
It once ferried the Queen of England around the
world, but today The Royal Yacht Britannia is
permanently moored at Leith docks, Edinburgh,
a slow boat to nowhere. That’s no great loss,
however, as for just £10.50 (€12) you can now
pretend you are of blue-blooded stock, stand at
an impressive bow… and think of Céline Dion.
FLY TO EDINBURGH FROM 38 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING
BILLUND AND ZADAR. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
THE OLD GUARD, MALTA
Valletta’s Grand Harbour is something else – a
magnifi cent throwback to a bygone era best seen
from the water. Do your “Jack and Rose” by night for
added drama, and if you do it in a luzzu (traditional
Maltese fi shing boat) you’ll be doing it with panache.
FLY TO MALTA (LUQA) FROM 19 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING DUBLIN AND SEVILLE. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
RYANAIRMAGAZINE
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THE SHORTLISTS
We select some unique places for booze and a snooze
CHÂTEAU CORDEILLAN-BAGES
BORDEAUX, FRANCE
HOTELS WITH
VINEYARDS
The cellar of this traditional,
elegant French château is
overflowing with about 200
Champagnes and an exciting
collection of really old vintages.
Grab a cookery class with
renowned chef Jean-Luc Rocha
(€150), or get them to organise
a trip around some of the most
renowned vineyards in the world.
DOUBLES FROM €178. ROUTE DES
CHATEAUX, PAUILLAC, TEL: +33 (0)55 659
2424, WWW.CORDEILLANBAGES.COM
FLY TO BORDEAUX FROM FIVE
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BOLOGNA, CORK
AND PORTO. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
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MARQUÉS DE RISCAL
ELCIEGO, SPAIN
If you want to bed down in a
vineyard with a hotel designed by
living legend of architecture Frank
Gehry, this 43-room mass of wavelike
titanium ribbons is the place.
Future and past come together
in the avant-garde design and, as
well as drinking Marqués de Riscal
wine, you can bathe in it too at the
hotel’s Vinotherapie Spa.
DOUBLES FROM €414. 1 CALLE TORREA,
TEL: + 34 945 180880,
WWW.HOTEL-MARQUESDERISCAL.COM
FLY TO ZARAGOZA FROM EIGHT
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING DUSSELDORF
(WEEZE). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
THORNBURY CASTLE
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UK
The phrase “fi t for a king” is spot on
when describing rooms at this 16thcentury
castle – you can even kip in
a room where Henry VIII and Anne
Boleyn once slept. Stone walls,
tapestries, roaring fi res and carved
ceilings create a sense of grandeur,
and the grounds contain a 500year-old
vineyard, where grapes for
their white wine are still grown.
DOUBLES FROM £190 (€218).
THORNBURY, TEL: +44 (0)1454 281182,
WWW.THORNBURYCASTLE.CO.UK
FLY TO BIRMINGHAM FROM 25
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE, FARO
AND PRAGUE. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
LOISIUM HOTEL
LANGENLOIS, AUSTRIA
Forget dusty monasteries,
this acclaimed building in the
picturesque town of Langenlois is
built atop 900-year-old wine vaults,
with an underground wine museum and
a vinotherapy spa. You’ll sleep well in
the spacious and individual rooms too.
DOUBLES FROM €188. 2 LOISIUM ALLEE, TEL: +43
(0)2734 771000, WWW.LOISIUMHOTEL.AT
FLY TO LINZ FROM LONDON (STANSTED).
VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
PAGO DE CIRSUS
NAVARRA, SPAIN
This vineyard has more awards
than it has grapes. Well, not
quite, but you get the idea. The
renowned estate in northern
Spain offers tasting weekends,
tours and a top-class restaurant.
Each of the 12 impeccably styled
rooms is named after a wine, and
the hotel’s medieval-esque tower
boasts a rooftop terrace.
DOUBLES FROM €102. CARRETERA DE
ABLITAS A RIBAFORADA, KM 5, ABLITAS, TEL:
+34 948 386212, WWW.PAGODECIRSUS.COM
FLY TO ZARAGOZA FROM EIGHT
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING LONDON
(STANSTED). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
REVIEWS BY INDIA STURGIS, FELIX EL HAGE

UNWIND AND BREATHE IN THE BEAUTIFUL,
UNSPOILED COUNTRYSIDE OF IRELAND
You can do just that with a horse-drawn caravan holiday. Your
horse-drawn covered wagon allows you, and three or four
other people, to sleep and cook for yourselves as you travel
over the roads of some of the most beautiful areas of Ireland.
Clissmann Horse Caravans, Cronybyrne, Rathdrum, Wicklow, Ireland
Tel: +353 404 46920 | Email: caravans@clissmann.com
WWW.CLISSMANN.COM
Priority Boarding
at Clarion Hotels
Clarion Hotels Ireland
Stay in Dublin, Cork or Limerick
€100 Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
To book
call 0818 333 000 & quote “PRIORITY”
or go online
www.clarionhotelsireland.com/priority
Terms and Conditions apply
€100.00 3 course Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rate is based on one or two adults sharing. Book & stay between
15th May 2010 & 31st August 2010 / Rooms subject to availability some date restrictions apply. Dinner
served in Kudos Restaurant in IFSC & Dublin Airport / Dinner served in Sinergie Restaurant in Dublin Liffey
Valley & Limerick Hotel / Dinner served in Kudos Bar in Cork / Dinner served in Ardhu Bar in Limerick Suites.
Children extra charged €10.00 per night / Maximum 2 children per room / Children classed 3-12 years.

Tampere.
For people like you.
TAMPERE, FINLAND
www.gotampere.fi
gotampere@gotampere.fi

PHOTO: STOCKFOOD
JABULA
LIVERPOOL, UK
SOUTH AFRICAN
RESTAURANTS
Overlooking the Manchester Ship
Canal, this authentic eatery serves up
homely dishes cooked with imported
African meat. Think crocodile bites
and biltong salad, but also street
and beach food like vetkoek (mince
pastry) and bunny chow (bread fi lled
with curry). Don’t miss live drumming
on Friday nights and their bush tucker
trials organised for special occasions.
TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF
WINE, APPROX €22. 1 SOUTH PIER ROAD,
ELLESMERE PORT, TEL: +44 (0)151 355 1163,
WWW.JABULA-RESTAURANT.CO.UK
FLY TO LIVERPOOL FROM 46 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING CORK. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
CAPE TOWN
THE SHORTLISTS
Sejal Sukhadwala seeks out some food from the World Cup-hosting nation
BERLIN, GERMANY
Decorated in earthy hues that echo
the South African landscape, this
stylish restaurant is not for the
fainthearted. Wildlife on the menu
includes zebra, antelope, emu,
wildebeest and Botswana beef, while
imaginative, must-try dishes include
red snapper and tilapia curry with
clams and coconut rice.
TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF
WINE, APPROX €32. 15 SCHONFLIESSER
STRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)30 4005 7658,
WWW.CAPETOWN-RESTAURANT.COM
FLY TO BERLIN (SCHONEFELD) FROM 12
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING DUBLIN, MALAGA
AND OSLO (RYGGE). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
CHAKALAKA
LONDON, UK
Named aft er a spicy tomato
relish, Chakalaka serves up ostrich,
kudu, springbok (pictured) and even
tangy “monkey gland sauce” (not made out
of monkeys!). You can also opt for classics
like bobotie (minced meat with egg topping).
TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF WINE, APPROX €33.
136 UPPER RICHMOND ROAD, TEL: +44 (0)20 8789 5696,
WWW.CHAKALAKARESTAURANT.COM
FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED)
FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING CORK,
MADRID, MALTA, NIMES AND WROCLAW.
VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
L’HORLOGE DU SUD
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
This lively restaurant is the beating
heart of a venue that promotes
South African food and culture
through its programme of concerts,
fi lm screenings and art exhibitions.
Attracting a cosmopolitan crowd, its
smartly presented dishes like grilled
quail salad and duck breast with
hibiscus-fl ower butter belie the fact
that prices are actually pretty low.
MULTI-COURSE SET MENU WITHOUT DRINKS,
€20–€27. 141 RUE DU TRONE, TEL: +32 (0)2 512
1864, WWW.HORLOGEDUSUD.BE
FLY TO BRUSSELS (CHARLEROI) FROM 58
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ANCONA, IBIZA AND
ROME (CIAMPINO). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
THE
FOODIES’
COLUMN
OUTDOOR AFRICAN
COOKING COURSE
NOTTINGHAM, UK
Ideal for camping
enthusiasts, this unique
cookery class teaches
you how to use the
charcoal grill and castiron
potjie cooking pots.
In this hands-on, one-day
course you’ll learn how
to cook pan-African
dishes such as bobotie.
Classes are held in an
outdoor shelter, and
group bookings can also
be arranged.
WWW.COURSES
4COOKS.CO.UK
FLY TO EAST MIDLANDS
FROM 35 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING LODZ AND RIGA.
VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
VERJUICE
Hard to fi nd until now,
Verjuice is the latest
must-have condiment of
keen cooks and celebrity
chefs. It’s made from
the unfermented juice
of unripe wine grapes
grown in vineyards
outside Cape Town and
has a clean, fresh taste
– at once subtle and
complex. Use it in any
dish that requires lemon
juice or vinegar, including
salad dressings, sauces,
pickles, risotto, roast
meat, poached fi sh and
barbecue marinades.
You can even have it
with strawberries or
in cocktails. Imported
straight from South
Africa, the three
varieties (white, rose
and caramelised syrup)
are available online for
delivery across Europe.
WWW.VERJUICE.CO.UK
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THE SHORTLISTS
Sejal Sukhadwala raises a glass to the footie!
STARS ’N’ BARS
SPORTS BARS TO WATCH
THE WORLD CUP IN
MONACO
Two indoor bars, a terrace,
two restaurants, DJs and
a games arcade are just
some of the attractions
at this vast, three-floor
complex overlooking the
harbour. Expect a party-like
atmosphere, an enormous
variety of cocktails, beers
and wines, and some 36
screens showing all the
World Cup games live.
6 QUAI ANTOINE 1ER, TEL: +377
97 979595, WWW.STARSNBARS.COM
FLY TO NICE FROM DUBLIN.
VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
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THE SPORTS CAFE
LONDON, UK
Two fl oors with four bars,
three restaurants, private
areas, an executive box and
Wii games make this the
London venue for the World
Cup. Drinks include draught
beers and cocktail pitchers,
and they have 50 42-inch
TVs and two super-screens.
80 HAYMARKET, TEL: +44 (0)20
7839 8300, WWW.THESPORTSCAFE.
COM/LONDON
FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK,
LUTON AND STANSTED) FROM OVER
100 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING
FARO. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
ALBERTS PUB
RIGA, LATVIA
Choose from 15 beers and
ciders on tap from England, Belgium,
the Czech Republic, Denmark and
Latvia, or the more unusual herbal
liqueur Riga Black Balsam. All the games
will be shown live on four large TV screens,
and there’ll be promotions on beers like
Carlsberg and Paulaner, too.
THE CALEDONIA
19 SKUNU IELA, TEL: +371 2935 9779,
WWW.ALBERTSPUB.LV
FLY TO RIGA FROM 14 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BRISTOL AND LIVERPOOL.
WWW.RYANAIR.COM
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
What are the chances of
finding a Scottish pub in
Budapest? This cheerful
venue serves an excellent
selection of Scottish and
Hungarian drinks, including
flavoured palinka and
over 50 whiskies. Four HD
plasma screens and a large
projector will be showing all
the World Cup games.
9 MOZSAR UTCA, TEL: +36 1311
7611, WWW.CALEDONIA.HU
FLY TO BUDAPEST T1 FROM
FOUR DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING
DUBLIN. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
CHAMPS
SHEFFIELD, UK
Boasting highly prized
sports memorabilia, this
popular American-style
sports bar and restaurant
is showing all the matches
on its 40 TVs inside and
50-inch screen on the
terrace. Choose from
wines, ciders and beers,
including UK guest ales.
315–319 ECCLESALL ROAD,
TEL: +44 (0)1142 666333, WWW.
CHAMPSSPORTSBAR.CO.UK
FLY TO DONCASTER
FROM ALICANTE. VISIT
WWW.RYANAIR.COM
THE
DRINKERS’
COLUMN
VIVAT BACCHUS
WINE TASTINGS
LONDON, UK
Comprising two
restaurants (Farringdon
and London Bridge),
Vivat Bacchus is
as famous for its
cavernous wine cellars
as it is contemporary
South African cuisine.
Farringdon holds an
informal Wine Club every
Monday and both venues
offer bespoke tasting
events and team-building
blending sessions. Look
out for their wine dinners,
where the chef creates
dishes to highlight a
selection of top wines.
WWW.VIVAT
BACCHUS.CO.UK
FLY TO LONDON
(GATWICK, LUTON AND
STANSTED) FROM OVER 100
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING
KERRY AND NIMES. VISIT
WWW.RYANAIR.COM
SA GOODIES
If you want to get your
hands on some iconic
South African drink
brands that you’re
unlikely to fi nd anywhere
else, check the selection
available at this online
shop based in Germany.
There’s the famous Cape
Velvet cream liqueur,
a delicious blend of
brandy and cream that
also comes in English
toffee and strawberry
fl avours, as well as
the cult Sedgwick’s
Old Brown Sherry and
Hunter’s Gold natural
cider. Deliveries can be
made all over Europe
and further afi eld.
WWW.SAGOODIES.COM
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THE CALENDAR GIRLS OF 2010
MISS MAY
The sun is coming out and so are the
Ryanair cabin crew! Getting all beachy
for our May edition is the magnifi cent
Marguerite. She is just one of our
Ryanair Calendar girls who stripped
off for charity in this incredible picture
by the sea in Alicante. Marguerite
and the rest of the cabin crew raised
€110,000 for disabled children’s
charity KIDS when the calendar sold
out within weeks of going on sale
earlier this year.
If you missed out on a copy don’t
worry, help is at hand. Visit www.
ryanairmag.com/girls to see all the
photos of all our gorgeous girls
online, and check out the “making
of” fi lm at www.ryanairmag.com/
videos. It just goes to show that the
most gorgeous cabin crew in the skies
are on Ryanair.
PHOTOGRAPHY: JOHN WRIGHT ON BEHALF
OF VICTORIA LEES MANAGEMENT (VLM) /
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANTS: TOM SERGEANT &
NATALYA POSUKHOVA / STYLIST: LISA NICOLAOU @
VLM / HAIR & MAKE-UP: KRYSTLE GOHEL & MARTIN
CARTER @ VLM USING MAC COSMETICS & LABEL M
PROFESSIONAL HAIR CARE / ART DIRECTOR: JULIA
MURRAY / PHOTO DIRECTOR: HELEN CATHCART /
RYANAIR COORDINATOR: THOMAS DEPOORTER /
RETOUCHING: LORNA NEWMAN
FLY TO ALICANTE FROM 57 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING
BRUSSELS (CHARLEROI), GLASGOW (PRESTWICK), MADRID
AND PARIS (BEAUVAIS). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM

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t: +386/5/739-1580,
info@lipica.org, www.lipica.org
4 DAYS RIDING
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Venice -Treviso 75 min
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“HAVING DJED FOR 19 YEARS I KNOW HOW
different cultures like to party. How I play in
New York is not how I play in Miami. In Portugal
they like a tougher, techno kind of scene and
in the north of England they’re all about the
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“I grew up in Colombia and my first holiday
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“Have I ever done anything superadventurous
on my travels? A year and a half
ago I went deep-sea fishing in Mexico. It wasn’t
really my kind of thing and I’d probably never
do it again. It took a whole hour to reel a fish in.
It seemed a little inhumane, but we threw them
back in. Apparently they don’t have nerves
around the mouth so they don’t feel the pain.
“My favourite hideout in Europe has got to
be Ibiza. I’ve owned a house there for the past
six years and been visiting the island since
1992. Not only do you have some of the best
clubs in the world but beautiful beaches, great
restaurants and Formentera only a boat ride
away. My secret eat is a place called Balafi a
in middle-of-nowhere Sant Joan de Labritja.
It’s busy every night, even though the menu
is limited to barbecued chicken, beef, lamb
chops, French fries and wonderful salad grown
in the back yard. It’s my 11th season playing
Wednesday nights at Pacha in Ibiza town, and in
all that time I’ve only missed one session when
my friend got married in Bali. Now that’s love!
“This summer I’ll be listening to all my
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THIS IS A BIG MONTH FOR ME. I’M GETTING
married. Yes, sorry ladies, this stud is going
out of circulation, the love tiger is being
chained, the stallion is finally in his stable
– alright, I’ll stop. Anyway, this momentous
event means one thing: I’m going to have to
have a stag night.
Stag night, bachelor party, whatever you
call it, this is the unwritten law: no man can
get married unless a large group of his male
friends first join together to make sure he
drinks himself senseless, loses his clothes
and, if things go really well, ends up in hospital
missing the wedding.
This life-endangering “last night of freedom”
used to take place in your home town, but
now you’re nobody unless you have a stag trip
abroad. Paris, Dublin, Prague, Barcelona, Riga
COMMENT
Comedian and Travel Channel presenter Danny Robins gets ready for a night to remember
– I even went on a stag trip to Finland once. We
went paintballing in the snow. I will never forget
the sight of the bloke who was getting married
running around in a Spiderman costume in
-30ºC as we tried to shoot him in the bottom.
Nowhere is safe. In much the same way as
the Vikings once ran amok throughout Europe,
large groups of men can now be seen in cities
across the Continent exhorting each other to
“down it in one”. The “it” in question being a
large glass filled with every available spirit at
the bar, plus a raw egg for good measure.
Individually, all the men on that trip are
probably decent, honest, law-abiding citizens.
Together, they are like orcs in The Lord of the
Rings, a marauding force bent on destruction.
You must have seen them. It’s one of the
pitfalls of modern travel – like sunburn,
pickpockets or lengthy queues at baggage
reclaim. “Oh darling, I’m so glad we came
on this lovely city break, the architecture is
exquisite, look how the sun sets behind the
cathedral and – oh, is that a half-naked drunk
man being sick in a fountain?”
As a regular traveller and a stag-to-be, I feel
a dilemma. In the words of the lovely Natalie
Imbruglia, I am torn. Part of me is totally on the
They are like orcs in The Lord of the Rings, a marauding force bent on destruction
side of those of you who tut disapprovingly at
the sight of 20 men with stolen traffic cones
on their heads. The other part of me, my
inner Viking, acknowledges this is one rite of
passage I have to embrace. I will join with my
brothers, I will run with the wolves, I will annoy
fellow travellers by being excessively raucous
and downing pints of sambuca. You’d just
better hope I’m not on your flight.
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COMMENT
Things can always be worse when travelling with children, says Guardian newspaper columnist Zoe Williams
PARENTS SPEND A LOT OF TIME TRYING
to outdo one another on what counts as
“Your Total Travel Nightmare”. To be honest,
whatever you’re enduring at the moment,
whatever screaming, mess-making or other
child-based mayhem is occurring all about
you, it probably wouldn’t count as “total”
because you’re probably not on a seven-hour
flight. You can give me “hell on Earth” this and
“projectile” that, but it doesn’t amount to a hill
of beans (well, literally it probably does) on a
two-hour hop to Milan.
We thought we had a bad time on the way
back from Hong Kong two years ago, with one
13-month-old. He had (and, lest he sound
fi ckle, still has) a bit of a thing for pretty young
women, which normally couldn’t matter less.
But then every hostess that passed him would
smile and he thought they were all employed
specifi cally to entertain him. So when they
deserted their post – or, to put it another way,
went off to do their jobs – he yelled. He smiled
every time one approached and yelled every
time she left, every fi ve minutes for 13 hours.
By the end of the fl ight, even other passengers
were shouting: “Never mind my hot towel! Stay
with the infernal child, woman, that one whose
own mother isn’t pretty enough to divert him.”
(Harsh, but basically fair.)
Ha, and I thought that counted as a bad
fl ight. That would only count as a bad fl ight in a
world where vomit didn’t exist and gravitational
pull went simultaneously in all directions, so
spillages just disappeared. My cousin got on a
plane back to the US the other day, whereupon
her son got norovirus one hour in and her
daughter got it one hour later. An hour after
that, the steward was taping blankets to the
fl oor – he’d basically given up trying to clear
and was aiming for “contain”. Later on he was
asking for their details, with a mind to refusing
them entry aboard the plane home. An hour
after that, she claims they asked the entire
family never to use their airline again.
If I’d told you that, I’d say don’t believe me,
I exaggerate. But she tends not to. So things
must have been phenomenally, atrociously
He’d basically given up trying to clear and was aiming for “contain”
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bad. On balance, though, because her kids
are seven and nine, it was still not as bad as it
could have been, with the ages scaled down
just far enough that they would accompany
this whole circus with screaming.
Why am I telling you all this? To make you
feel better. One degree of calamity worse
always makes everyone feel better. It’s like one
of those travel sickness bracelets – nobody
knows why it works, but it does.
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GET THE VIBE…
SEEK OUT SOME NORTHERN SOUL
Stepping out of Bremen’s magnificent Town
Hall, I am promptly greeted by a donkey. “You
must be Edward,” says the donkey. “Indeed I
am,” I reply. “Well, stand back a moment, I’m
about to attract some attention.”
My new donkey friend launches into a loud
recitation of the story of the Town Musicians of
Bremen, and is soon joined by a barking dog,
a meowing cat and a squawking rooster, to
the considerable amusement of a gathering of
tourists on the old-town square.
The donkey is in fact Christina Renken, part
of a local street theatre troupe called Theater
Interaktiwo (www.theater-interaktiwo.de), who
will be performing this Brothers Grimm tale in
full animal outfits every Sunday at 12pm (until
October) in front of St Peter’s Cathedral.
The story about these plucky animal
musicians is referenced all over town. It is a tale
about strength in numbers, and it’s easy to see
how this would appeal to Bremers. A member of
the Hanseatic League, Bremen’s residents have
long understood that trade and cooperation is
part of what makes their city great.
Your visit will likely start in the historical
town centre where the Unesco bigwigs decided
to bestow the status of World Heritage Site on
not one, but two objects within mere metres
of each another: the gothic/neo-Renaissance
Town Hall, and the statue of Roland, the brave
knight of Charlemagne, slyly grinning at St
Peter’s Cathedral with sword and shield at the
ready. He is a symbol of the city’s defiant and
autonomous nature.
Entrepreneurial fl air is rife in the city – across
the square you’ll fi nd Böttcherstrasse, Bremen’s
most famous street. It’s actually more like
a massive outdoor work of art, its intriguing
architecture an initiative of Café HAG founder
and decaf coffee inventor Ludwig Roselius.
Today, the street’s artisans can be found creating
everything from luxury jewellery to sweets and
bonbons in the windows before your very eyes.
The other end of Böttcherstrasse spills out
onto the Schlachte – a catwalk where people
parade up and down in snazzy clothes while
denizens of the beer gardens and cafés look
ON THE GROUND BREMEN
on in appreciation. The Schlachte runs along
the Weser river, from which much of Bremen’s
industrial history stems – with cargo ships
running back and forth ferrying everything
from wool to fish. Along the Schlachte, a
tower with a familiar logo looms: the Beck’s
beer brewery. Well, don’t you think the folk
transporting stuff up and down the river
deserved a drink once they were done?
Two of Bremen’s most distinctive districts,
Schnoor and Viertel, sit next door to one
another, yet are diametrically opposite in
terms of style. Schnoor is the oldest area of
town – impossibly cute, with narrow streets
framed by 17th-century buildings. Here you’ll
find shops selling arts, crafts and traditional
Bremen sweets, as well as a muddle of
tourists hypnotised by its sheer charm.
Nearby is Viertel (a shortening of
Funny farm
Bremen’s all-singing,
all-dancing musicians show
off their latest routine
Ostertorviertel). Awash with design shops and
bars, this is where you can temporarily escape
the tourism and immerse yourself in the
actual life of the Bremers. Go here after dark
and you’ll experience the nightlife in full flow:
smoky bars, live music, weird hairstyles and
seemingly non-existent closing times.
To describe Bremen in brief is almost
impossible, but if I may over-extend an
analogy for a moment, the city is much like its
famous musicians: doggedly industrious like
a donkey, alert and friendly like a dog, agile
and pretty like a cat, and raucously loud like a
rooster. And, like the musicians themselves,
together these aspects add up to more than
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I’D LIKE TO DO A
JAMES BOND OPERA
ONE DAY WITH
SCUBA DIVERS AND
HELICOPTERS!
HANS-JOACHIM FREY
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THEATER BREMEN

ON THE STREET…
ON THE STREET…
MUSIC, MUSEUMS AND MORE
Bremen is so full of historic places that simply
wandering around town can feel like a museum
visit. Of course, the pièce de résistance is
the Rathaus (Town Hall), which is one-third
gothic, two-thirds neo-Renaissance and was
built over the course of six centuries. Join one
of the daily tours (www.bremen-tourism.de)
that take you through the magnificent Upper
Hall, with its hanging model ships with working
canons, and on to the regal Golden Chamber.
Nearby Böttcherstrasse (www.
boettcherstrasse.de 1 ) is another mustsee.
Just over 100m long, it was constructed
between 1922 and 1931. The entrance is
announced by an eye-catching gold mural
called the Bringer of Light, beckoning you into
its Expressionist red-brick midst. There are
shops, museums, a casino and restaurants
here, but do pay attention to the architecture
itself, which is brimming with exciting
fl ourishes. At one end, a small crowd gathers
every day from 12pm to 6pm on the hour to
hear an orchestra of 30 porcelain bells ring out
a sweet melody from the Glockenspiel House.
Art fans need look no further than the
Weserburg museum (www.weserburg.de 2 ),
Bremen’s venue for contemporary art. Housed
in a former cigarette factory, the collection
includes notable works such as Anthony
Gormley’s Quantum Cloud IX, and Maurizio
Cattelan’s Love Saves Lives and Love Lasts
Forever: a lifelike replica of the Town Musicians
of Bremen facing a skeletal reflection of itself.
Science buffs can sate themselves at the
ON THE GROUND BREMEN
Universum (www.universum-bremen.de
3 ), a massive structure next door to the
University, which looks like a UFO or perhaps a
giant pistachio nut. Inside is a part museum/
part playground for kids and adults alike
– as you explore the human body, the Earth
and cosmos via some ingeniously designed
exhibits. After going all sciencey, a visit to the
Überseemuseum (www.uebersee-museum.de
4 ), just behind the main train station, offers
inventive exhibitions about world culture.
But in Bremen, music is what you want. And if
you want music in the most bombastic fashion
possible, Hans-Joachim Frey has just the ticket.
For the past three years, the artistic director of
Theater Bremen (www.theaterbremen.de 5 )
has been realising a dream of bringing opera to
the people with his spectacular Seebühne ( 6 )–
a monolithic opera stage fl oating in the harbour
by the Waterfront Mall. Following on from The
Flying Dutchman in 2008 and Aida in 2009, Frey
is bringing this wonderfully accessible version
of opera back this year from 12–26 June, with
Puccini’s Turandot – a complex love story set in
ancient China (for tickets call +49 (0)421 365
3333 or visit www.theaterbremen.de). Book by
11 June, and you can enter yourself into a prize
draw by sending your name and contact details
to marketing@theaterbremen.de with “Ryanair”
in the subject line, to win a meet and greet with
the artists for the fi nal performance on 26 June.
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Ship mate?
Böttcherstrasse:
Bremen’s quirkiest street
Marvel at the elaborate
ceilings of the Town Hall
WISH UPON
A BARD
The city’s unoffi cial logo
is a totem-like tower
of the Town Musicians
of Bremen standing on
each other’s backs (the
real logo is the Key of St
Peter). The offi cial statue
of the musicians stands
in front of the Town Hall
and was erected in 1953.
The bronze piece is now
a popular attraction for
tourists, as much for its
historical signifi cance
as for its supposed
ability to grant wishes.
Here’s how you do it:
grab the donkey by both
its front hooves, close
your eyes and make a
wish. No one-hoofed
wishes are allowed!
Rubbing the donkey’s
snout is also thought
to bring good luck.
The Brothers Grimm
didn’t actually write
The Town Musicians
of Bremen; they were
folklore collectors,
and documented the
stories attributed to
them from local sources.
However, Bremen is
signifi cant to their work
as it is the end of the
so-called Fairy Tale
Route (www.deutschemaerchenstrasse.com),
which winds 580km
from the brothers’
birthplace in Hanau,
to Bremen via many
of the places that they
collected their famous
fairy tales.
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AT THE HOTEL…
EVERYTHING FROM BUDGET TO BLING
Bremen is very well connected by a tram
service that criss-crosses the city and
connects most points of interest directly. This
means that even if you aren’t staying in the
very centre of town, you can access all the
juicy stuff quickly and easily from your hotel.
However, if you want to drop those bags
off immediately after landing, the Holiday
Inn Express Bremen (www.express-bremen-
airport.de, doubles from €80 7 ) is less than a
five-minute stroll from Bremen airport, and five
minutes from the tram into the centre of town.
Aside from all normal hotel amenities, you will
be impressed by the fact that your pillows have
been categorised in terms of their softness or
firmness – solving that age-old “which pillow?”
dilemma once and for all!
For a good position in the city itself, the
Swissôtel (www.swissotel.com, doubles from
€120 8 ) sits right on the edge of the old
city moat, and near the city’s last remaining
windmill. Keeping things Swiss, the hotel is
immaculately clean and stylish, with pieces of
abstract art dotted about the public areas and
even a quick quote from the classic story Heidi
on the headboards. Follow the spiral staircase
up to Hillmann’s (www.hillmanns-restaurant.
de) on the first floor for a modern, seafoodheavy
European menu, or seek out trendy café
Ô Place on the ground floor for finger food.
Not far away and slightly easier on the wallet
is Best Western Hotel Schaper-Siedenburg
(www.siedenburg.bestwestern.de, doubles
ON THE GROUND BREMEN
from €66 9 ), offering small apartments
for families or simple double rooms. It’s
conveniently located near the main train
station and not far from the Old Town.
Youths – or people who still think they
are youths – can save even more money by
checking into Jugendherberge Bremen (www.
jugendherberge.de, B&B from €20.70 10 ), an
eye-catching yellow-and-orange cube shining
at one end of the Schlachte.
Prizeotel (www.prizeotel.com, doubles from
€59 11 ) is Bremen’s fi rst budget design hotel,
part of what it describes as a “Designocrasy”
– making high design concepts affordable to all.
All neon green, purple and white, the colours are
certainly very modern and the design gives the
impression of staying in a Clockwork Orange-style
futuristic pod hotel (in fact, the Prizeotel even
has its own podcast). It has TVs hidden in the
mirrors and eyes that follow you around the room
courtesy of the artwork on the walls.
More futuristic design can be found right
by the massive Waterfront Mall and the
Seebühne at Innside by Meliá hotel (www.
innside.de, doubles from €99 12 ), which
combines cosmic views of the universe on
the walls with pop art furniture. High-tech
relaxation is available at the Fit for Future
wellness centre, or go interstellar by dining at
the Starwalker Restaurant.
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Sleek, stylish and ever-
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Enjoy wedded bliss at
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WEDDED
BLISS
Bremen is home to
one of the tiniest
hotels in the world:
the Hochzeitshaus,
or “Wedding House”
(www.hochzeitshausbremen.de,
doubles
€350 13 ). Carlsbergstyle,
they advertise
themselves as
“probably the smallest
hotel in the world”. It is
but an intimate affair,
with just one room
for a couple, newly
wed or not. If you’re
looking for a romantic
home of your own in
Bremen, this is just
the ticket – although
bear in mind that it is
located in the tightly
cramped-together
Schnoor district, so
be sure to draw the
curtains closed! In fact,
the story goes that
one young couple were
simply too overcome in
the heat of the moment
to remember to do this,
and found themselves
receiving a hearty
round of applause from
nosy onlookers after
their performance!
However, rather than
wilt in embarrassment,
the bride apparently
took her husband’s top
hat and passed it from
window to window for
donations from their
appreciative audience
– which financed much
of the rest of their
honeymoon!
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62/31, BOTH MANAGERS OF RATSKELLER

ON THE TABLE…
FINE FOOD AND FINER PRICES
You find French appearing on menus quite
a lot, as though words like jus, crème and
flambé actually make the food taste better. But
why are German words never used? Perhaps
it’s because German food is the epitome of
“no nonsense” – no excessive flourishes, no
pointless garnish, just good, hearty, healthy
nosh. And that’s a reason to love it. Another
reason to love it is that you don’t have to spend
much money to get loads of food on your plate.
Take the Ratskeller (www.ratskeller-bremen.
de 14 ), perhaps Bremen’s most venerable
gastronomic institution. Nothing on the menu
exceeds €20, yet I defy you not to be full after
one dish. For local fl avour try Bremer Knipp, a
satisfying dish of smoked pork, fried potatoes
and apple sauce, for under €10. Or you could
have the North Sea plaice with crab butter,
potatoes and gherkins for just under €20 – the
high end of the menu. Simple, yet delicious.
Originally set up in 1405 to hold all of
Bremen’s wine, the Ratskeller has been the
largest repository of German wine for more
than six centuries, with vintages spread over
5,000m2 . So synonymous with German wine
has the cellar become that outraged letters
were sent to local newspapers just a few
years ago when the establishment took the
controversial step of serving beer!
If you insist on spending money, you could
find no better place to do so in Bremen than at
ON THE GROUND BREMEN
Schröter’s Leib und Seele (www.schroetersschnoor.de
15 ) in Schnoor. After 15 years as a
stand-out establishment headed by Rainer and
Constanze Schröter, last September saw them
hand over to their son, Daniel, who has taken to
the job with inventive gusto. Try the painstakingly
sculpted turbot on radicchio and mashed potato
with fennel salad, or the Trio of Deer, in which
deer is served with chestnut couscous, puréed
red beetroot and fi nally a chocolate sauce. You’ll
be surprised at how natural this seemingly
incongruous combination tastes. Finish off your
meal with a shot of Haas Edelbrennerei liqueur,
which continues the chocolate theme, tasting
and smelling exactly like Nutella! Choco fans will
be pleased that on 6 May Daniel also opened
his latest venture right next door in the form of
Chocolaterie und Patisserie Schröter (www.
schroeters-chocolaterie.de 16 ).
For something a little more global, Le
Madame Hô’ (www.madameho-bremen.de 17 )
is your place, serving Eurasian cuisine in a
luxurious Vietnamese setting. I only just got a
seat when I turned up, so booking ahead is a
good idea. But once sat, I enjoyed a mildly spicy
tom sum of duck with sesame and shiitake
mushroom to start, followed by succulent deer
on a bed of potato salad and bean passatina.
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Wine and dine
Schröter’s has carved a
fi ne niche in Bremen!
Eat amid the hallowed
halls of the Ratskeller
SWEETS
AHEAD
OK, so you’ve stuffed
yourself full of Bremer
Knipp, but I hope you’ve
saved some space for
dessert. Germans love
their sweets (not just
Haribo either), and
Bremen has a trio of
treats that sound like
fairy-tale characters:
Klaben, Kluten and
Babbeler. Klaben is
normally eaten at
Christmas and is a sweet
bread baked with dried
fruits and rum. ’Tis not
the season, but try some
anyway. Kluten are little
cubes of peppermint
partially covered in
chocolate, and qualify
as a sophisticated
sweet. Babbeler are
the kind of things that
parents refuse to give
their children in case
they go hyper: a stick
of pure peppermint
caramel to eat like a
lolly. All these can be
bought at Bäckerei
W. Schnaare (www.
baeckerei-schnaare.de
18 ). On Böttcherstrasse
you can salivate while
watching candy artisans
at work, at Bremer
Bonbon Manufaktur
(www.bremer-bonbonmanufaktur.de
19 ).
And by the Town Hall you
can pick up a packet of
Bremen’s own classic
chocolate Hachez (www.
hachez.de 20 ) from
their store.
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THIS STRANGE GUY
WAS STARING AT ME
FOR HALF AN HOUR,
BEFORE CLIMBING
OVER THE BAR TO
TRY AND HUG ME. HE
SPILLED FOUR BEERS
I WAS SERVING IN A
BIG FOUNTAIN!
ANNA PRAGER
22, BARMAID AT LILA EULE

AT THE BAR…
COOL CAVES AND ICE-COLD BEERS
Right, I know it’s late and you’re all itching to
go out, but after dark please take a moment to
walk around the old town. It’s now that you can
properly appreciate the beauty and elegance
of the Town Hall, St Peter’s Cathedral and the
Schütting – all lit up and free from locals and
tourists buzzing around them.
OK, that’s the equivalent of eating your
vegetables! Now move on to dessert. Bremen’s
nightlife is undoubtedly centred on the Viertel,
a trendy scruffbag quarter. It’s a few hundred
metres away from the old town geographically
yet a million miles away stylistically. And if the
Viertel has a beating heart, it would have to be
Lila Eule (www.lilaeule.de 21 ).
Bremen’s most iconic club, the “Purple Owl”
opened in 1959 as a jazz bunker hosting the
likes of Acker Bilk and Peter Brötzmann, and
swiftly became caught up in the politics of the
day. As the focal point in the city for the German
Student Movement of 1968, it once hosted
a rousing political talk by the movement’s
fi gurehead, Rudi Dutschke, celebrated today by
a poster of the man on one of the walls.
Its calendar packs an exciting punch, hosting
live open-stage jazz every Wednesday, followed
by a mixture of local underground bands, highoctane
DJs and late, late nights on Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays. Party among an eclectic
crowd of trendies and students as they galavant
around the labyrinth of stairs and sections.
But before hitting Lila Eule, veer off
ON THE GROUND BREMEN
Ostertorsteinweg onto Fehrfeld for some
pre-drinks. Walk past the residential houses
until you meet Urlaub ( 22 ), Heartbreak Hotel
(www.myspace.com/heartbreakhotelbremen
23 ) and Capri Bar ( 24 ), all within a few doors
of each other. They’re like bars at a particularly
dingy end of the universe and get crazier as
you move along the street, from the chilled and
dreamy Urlaub, through the Heartbreak Hotel,
which seems to never close, along to Capri,
which is set in a cave, but one that Wilma
would never allow Fred to visit.
Not far away on Humboldtstrasse is Rum
Bumper’s (myspace.de/rumbumpersbremen 25 ),
a vaguely pirate-themed bar so smoky I thought
they had just been fi ring ship canons when I
fi rst walked in! Slightly more down-to-earth
venues can be found back on Ostertorsteinweg.
Wohnzimmer (www.wohnzimmer-bremen.de 26 )
is a sofatastic place to relax with friends, while
Litfass (www.litfass-bremen.de 27 ) has a long
bar lined with people engaged in animated chatter
over Haake Beck beer, and abstract art on the walls.
If you’re looking for more standard clubbing
fare, leave the Viertel and drop into the wallto-wall
techno of Daslebenmeintesgutmitdir
(www.daslebenmeintesgutmitdir.com 28 ), or
gravitate towards the cheesy flashing lights of
Stubu (www.stubu.de 29 ).
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Big sippers
Living room it up at
comfy Wohnzimmer
Join the locals for a
beverage at Litfass
DRINKERS
UNITE
In a number of cities
around Germany,
you may come
across bars called
Ständige Vertretung
(meaning “permanent
representation”). These
venues were once
administration centres
that acted as quasiembassies
between
East and West Germany
until reunification in
1990. No longer serving
their original function,
the only logical option
was taken – they were
turned into pubs!
Bremen is one of only
five cities – alongside
Berlin, Hamburg,
Hanover and Cologne
– to boast a Ständige
Vertretung. Take a
break from shopping
in the old town and
get yourself down to
this historic boozer
(www.staev.de 30 ),
nestled nicely in the
charming surrounds of
Böttcherstrasse. Cosy
and traditional, it’s a
place for a chill and
a chat. The walls are
plastered with pictures
from Germany’s
history, including one
of the UK’s Queen
Elizabeth and Prince
Philip visiting Bremen’s
Town Hall, lending
the venue a political
atmosphere – which is
probably why the beer
is so essential!
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IN THE BAG…
TRADITIONAL AND DESIGNER GIFTS
Bremen’s centre is characterised by an
extensive collection of malls. While this may
make the heritage-minded among you wince,
it has been achieved very tastefully. Walk down
Sögestrasse – with its cute piglet statues and
their master at the north end – and admire the
lofty price tags that surround you.
From here the streets snake off in different
directions, seemingly entirely covered by glass
awnings and containing all the retail goodness
you could wish for. In particular, check out
Katharinen-Passage, the even more palatial
Domshof-Passage (www.domshof-passage.
de) and Lloyd Passage (www.lloyd-passage.
de). The latter is also known as the “Mall of
Fame”, having taken a leaf out of Hollywood’s
book with a series of famous handprints and
signatures moulded into bronze plaques.
These shopping havens bombard you with
big-brand names – perfect if you want to purge
your wallet in the afternoon.
Mere metres away from all this gleaming
modernism though is the old town, where
a fl ower market takes place on Monday to
Saturday mornings on Unsere Frauen Kirche
Square, and numerous shops selling Bremenrelated
objects line Böttcherstrasse.
For a quainter shopping experience, head
to the gorgeous Schnoor district – a charming
muddle of 15th-, 16th- and 17th-century houses.
Amble past the bakeries, shops selling ships in
bottles and art shops, and tell me it doesn’t all
make you smile! One particularly important shop
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is Atelier GAG (www.ateliergag.de 31 ),
a rather famous place dealing in the art of paper
folding. You’ll be simply amazed: everything
from animals to World War II bombers to entire
cathedrals are available to fold and glue into
realistic shapes. Some of the models hanging
from the ceiling are intimidatingly brilliant. If you
have the perseverance, sets cost €2.50–€29.50.
A bit more surreal is Weinachtsträume
(www.weihnachtstraeume.de 32 ) with its three
higgledy-piggledy storeys devoted entirely to
Christmas decorations. And it’s open 365 days
a year! You might not need any decorations at
this time of year, but it is still worth popping
in briefl y to see the remains of the original
Bremen fortifi cation wall as part of the shop.
To the east in Viertel, walk down
Ostertorsteinweg. Here you can feast your eyes
on the beautiful musical instruments available
at Hoins Intermusik (www.hoins-intermusik.
de 33 ), buy some of the refreshingly down-toearth
clothing from local fashion brand The
Lucky Fish (www.theluckyfi sh.de 34 ), or pick up
some classic and new vinyl or a dusty book from
independent record and book store Golden Shop
(www.thegoldenshop.org 35 ). After all that you’re
probably in need of some refreshment, and you’re
in the right place, since Viertel is overfl owing with
cafés, bars and restaurants for weary shoppers to
lay their bags down for a second.
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In the fold
Enticing sweets on
Böttcherstrasse
Work that paper at
model shop Atelier GAG!
GREEN
BOTTLES
Any visit to Bremen
requires sampling
their home-grown
beer, Beck’s, which is
on tap in almost every
establishment in town.
But if you’re interested
in more than just the
taste, head down to the
imposing Beck’s Brewery
(www.becks.de 36 )
by the Weser river for
their highly educational
tour. Starting out in a
lecture theatre, you are
given a brief history of
the company before
touring the facilities and
seeing how the beer
goes from the basic
three ingredients of
barley, hops and yeast,
to become Beck’s and all
its various offshoots. At
the end, the “education”
continues with a tasting
of their various beers.
Costing €9.50, the tours
operate from Thursday
to Saturday and booking
is required. Incidentally,
take a look at the Beck’s
“key“ logo, and compare
it with Bremen’s key
emblem. They are very
similar, but you will
notice that the Beck’s
key is fl ipped to face the
opposite direction. One
story goes that Beck’s
wanted to pay homage
to their home town, but
were required to change
the image, so as not to
associate the city with
alcoholism!

PHOTOGRAPHY: WWW.PIXELEYES.CO.UK
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1 / HACHEZ
BROWN LEAVES
Bremen’s own Hachez
chocolate brand is 120
years old this year, and
these leaves are its
signature range. The
Hachez shop is found
right by the Ratskeller in
an ornately wood-carved
building fi tting of the
quality of these treats.
€4.50, WWW.HACHEZ.DE
2 / WESERBURG BOOK
In 2007, pioneering art
gallery the Weserburg
hosted an exhibition of
works collected by jazz
producer Siegfried Loch,
who has a special affi nity
for the colour blue – a very
jazzy colour! This book
contains images from the
show and a Jasper van ’t
Hof CD simply called Blau.
€25, WWW.WESERBURG.DE
ON THE GROUND BREMEN
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3 / BREMEN BEER MUG
Bremen has a split
personality when it comes
to alcohol. On the one hand
it is the biggest repository
of German wine in the
country, and on the other it
is the birthplace of Beck’s.
This sturdy beer “krug”
features the Town Hall on
one side and the musicans
of Bremen on the other.
€22.50
2
4 / STADTMUSIKANTEN
GUMMIS
One thing you can’t fail to
notice in Bremen is the
profusion of musicians of
Bremen souvenirs. They
appear on mugs, shirts,
bags, hats and puzzles
– but these gummi sweets
take the commercialisation
of this story to its logical
German extreme!
€1.75
3
4
5 / METAL FROG
Böttcherstrasse is an
industrious street, with all
sorts of proper handson
craftsmanship from
jewellery to ceramics.
This slightly drunk looking
metal frog is an example
of the more child-oriented
objects available at
Werkschau Laden (8–10
Böttcherstrasse).
€6.50
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WHERE IT’S AT…
MAP & CONTACTS
1 Böttcherstrasse / 2 Weserburg 20
Teerhof, tel: +49 (0)421 598390 / 3
Universum Bremen 1a Wiener Strasse, tel:
+49 (0)421 33460 / 4 Überseemuseum
13 Beim Handelsmuseum, tel: +49 (0)421
1603 8101 / 5 Theater Bremen 1–3
Goetheplatz, tel: +49 (0)421 365 3653 / 6
Seebühne 3 Weserstrasse / 7 Holiday Inn
Express Bremen 5 Hanna-Kunath-Strasse,
tel: +49 (0)421 322850 / 8 Swissôtel 20
Hillmannplatz, tel: +49 (0)421 620000 / 9
Best Western Hotel Schaper-Siedenburg
8 Bahnhofstrasse, tel: +49 (0)421 30870 /
10 Jugendherberge Bremen 6 Kalkstrasse,
tel: +49 (0)421 163820 / 11 Prizeotel 12
Theodor-Heuss-Allee, tel: +49 (0)421 222
2100 / 12 Innside by Meliá 6 Sternentor,
tel: +49 (0)421 24270 / 13 Hochzeitshaus
5 Wüste Stätte, tel: +49 (0)175 488 3060
/ 14 Ratskeller Am Markt, tel: +49 (0)421
321676 / 15 Schröter’s Leib und Seele
13 Schnoor, tel: +49 (0)421 326677 / 16
Chocolaterie und Patisserie Schröter 14
Schnoor, tel: +49 (0)421 326677 / 17 Le
Madame Hô’ 41 Schlachte, tel: +49 (0)421
168 3870 / 18 Bäckerei W. Schnaare 7
Am Landherrnamt, tel: +49 (0)421 337
9307 / 19 Bremer Bonbon Manufaktur 8
Böttcherstrasse, tel: +49 (0)421 3649 1231 /
20 Hachez 1 Am Markt, tel: +49 (0)421 339
8898 / 21 Lila Eule 10–11 Bernhardstrasse,
tel: +49 (0)421 794 0664 / 22 Urlaub 28
Fehrfeld, tel: +49 (0)421 958 6370 / 23
Heartbreak Hotel 29 Fehrfeld, tel: +49 (0)421
794 8875 / 24 Capri Bar 35 Fehrfeld, tel:
+49 (0)421 704957 / 25 Rum Bumper’s 34
Humboldtstrasse, tel: +49 (0)421 794 7470
/ 26 Wohnzimmer 99 Ostertorsteinweg,
tel: +49 (0)421 163 2064 / 27 Litfass 22
Ostertorsteinweg, tel: +49 (0)421 703292
/ 28 Daslebenmeintesgutmitdir 45 Am
Wall / 29 Stubu 21 Rembertiring, tel: +49
(0)421 321423 / 30 Ständige Vertretung
3–5 Böttcherstrasse, tel: +49 (0)421 320995
/ 31 Atelier GAG 31 Schnoor, tel: +49
(0)421 327463 / 32 Weihnachtsträume 45
Marterburg, tel: +49 (0)421 323262 / 33
Hoins Intermusik 49 Ostertorsteinweg, tel:
+49 (0)421 325484 / 34 The Lucky Fish 31
Ostertorsteinweg, tel: +49 (0)421 222 3422 /
35 Golden Shop 4 Fehrfeld, tel: +49 (0)421
2416 9552 / 36 Beck’s Brewery 18–19 Am
Deich, tel: +49 (0)421 5094 5555
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MOROCCAN SURFING
A surfers’ paradise on Morocco’s
Atlantic coast, Taghazout is
known as much for its laid-back
vibe as its excellent conditions.
Conor Creighton meets one of
the scene’s wise men and hears
about the town’s hippie roots.
Photography by Steve Ryan
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Taghazout lies about a 25-minute drive north of Agadir. It’s built right
on the shoreline. At high tide, you walk out the door and your feet get
wet. And sometimes when storms batter the west coast of Morocco,
you can’t even open that door. One storm back in the 1960s stayed for
a week and left with the entire fi shing fl eet on its back. But in general
the waves that creep towards the beach fall into the enticing rather than
frightening bracket.
It’s home to a traditional Berber community but, because of its
proximity to the sea and good surfi ng breaks, has always had a healthy
mix of foreigners coming and going. It started with the British Navy who
used to stop by and swap their rusty Winchesters and venereal diseases
for provisions and trinkets. Then US Marines stormed through during
World War II liberating the Moroccans from the Nazis. In the late 1960s,
the children of the war vets blew into town bringing their own form of
liberation called peace and love, and after them the fi rst combi-vans full
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Ocean call
Taghazout’s breaks have
beckoned everyone from
hippie travellers to today’s
more serious surfers
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Lahcen Aitidir (pictured, previous page) got
his fi rst surfboard from an Australian in 1971,
but he’d been surfi ng before that. “We surfed
on tree bark or pieces of palm trees,” he says.
“But it wasn’t so nice. It cut your skin.” They
were the original boogie boards.
Lahcen is 54. He’s a sinewy, short man and
when you see him throwing himself off the
rocks on a multi-coloured longboard you think
he doesn’t stand a chance against the incoming
waves. But then he ducks and weaves past the
breakers and you remember he’s been in this
water for half a century and is as comfortable
on a wave as a mountain goat is on a mountain.
Lahcen lives with his wife in a beachfront
house at Hash Point – which got its name for
being the lazy man’s surf spot in Taghazout. It’s
a right-hander that breaks just in front of the
town. You can pretty much down your tea, pay
your bill, make a slow run for the water and be dropping into a wave in
a few minutes. It’s the place where the fi rst hippies arrived in the 1960s,
and Lahcen remembers the time well.
“They had no passports and they didn’t use money. They traded
necklaces and jeans for fi sh or even hash. They stayed all day without
clothes. People were used to it. It was a great time and they were very
nice people,” he says.
The hippies stayed in Taghazout for nearly 10 years. They lived on
the beach or with Berber families. Everyone in the town can produce
old photos of them with some Joni Mitchell look-a-like. Hendrix visited
during that time too. Rumours abound that his song Castles Made Of
Sand was written about the vulnerable buildings along the beachfront,
but since the track was written in 1967 and Hendrix did not actually visit
Morocco until 1969, it remains unlikely. Lahcen doesn’t know if he met
Hendrix or not. “I saw many people who looked like Jimi Hendrix then,
and they all played music too. They were all Jimi Hendrix.”
In 1973 the Moroccan military arrived in Taghazout with 20 trucks.
They brought the hippies to the airport and deported them. People in
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Beach boy
Surfi ng is a way of life for
many in Taghazout
Lay down your board and
check into Surf Berbere
looking for them, but we were crying because they were our friends,
our family too.” The surfers who arrived in the 1970s didn’t replace the
hippies, but they were met with the same affection. Lahcen remembers
the fi rst VW van. “It had a kangaroo on the side of it,” he says.
Even today, the surf spots in Taghazout aren’t rammed compared with
those in Europe and the US. Twenty surfers out in the line-up constitutes
a busy day here, while most breaks in California or even Cornwall could
only dream of such intimacy. But back when Lahcen was fi rst surfi ng,
two other bodies in the water felt like a crowd. As the 1980s progressed,
Taghazout became the only place in North African surfi ng.
James Bailey, 26, runs the Surf Berbere hostel and surf school.
He’s Lahcen’s neighbour. A short holiday and a £200 (€228) deposit
later, he was swapping city life in London for a place where sun and
unpredictable bowel movements are both guaranteed. Like Goa and
Costa Rica, Taghazout is home to that brave breed of traveller with the
ingenuity to make their favourite destination their place of business.
Surfi ng is the only show in town these days, and any other tourism that
exists is riding on the back of the industry. The surf schools offer lessons
on what are probably some of the best breaks to learn on. The water’s
MOROCCAN SURFING
TWENTY SURFERS
OUT IN THE
LINE-UP
CONSTITUTES A
BUSY DAY HERE
warm, the waves are consistent, and thanks to
the scarcity of booze (it’s still available, don’t
worry), you’re not paddling out every morning
trying to piece together the night before.
It’s a special, close-knit place. If you wander
into the surf shops around the town and
mention Lahcen’s name, they’ll tell you that
the fi rst board they ever surfed on was his.
Surfboards were, and still are, luxury items.
Improvisation, repair and scrounging are
as much bywords of the Taghazout surfi ng
community as low and high tide. It wasn’t a
million years ago that people here were using
telephone cable as leashes, and let’s not forget
those palm-tree surfboards.
The generation that followed Lahcen grew
up with an ownership over surfi ng. No longer
just for blond Australians avoiding the winter
back home, if one of their own could surf the
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same waves then why shouldn’t they? Moroccan youngsters would
hit the water before school, then come back out again after the last
bell rang. Like Brazilian kids dreaming of getting signed up on football
contracts, the kids in Taghazout dreamt of surf sponsorships, and if that
didn’t work they could open a surf shop or school. It was still a nicer life
than their fathers’ or grandfathers’ who fi shed or farmed in the mountains.
Imane Zagraou, 30, is one of the fi rst female Moroccan surfers. She
runs a surf school and has a sponsorship deal with Rip Curl. Which in
the Moroccan surf world is pretty much like having it all. But in order to
get that far she’s had to put up with an annoying amount of negativity
that comes from being a pioneer. “I got strange looks and people
dropped in on me [my waves] on purpose,” she says. On top of that her
business and registration papers took twice as long to process as they
would normally do for a man. Taghazout may stand out for its liberal
internationalism but it’s surrounded on one side by the sea and the other
by a conservative Muslim population.
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“I GOT STRANGE LOOKS
AND PEOPLE DROPPED IN
ON ME ON PURPOSE”
It’s this conservatism that starts funny
rumours. One goes that during Ramadan the
more devout surfers don’t go into the water
for fear of swallowing and breaking their fast.
Though that may be true for one or two, the
people of Taghazout have grown up alongside
hippies and travellers, and their laid-back attitude
and curiosity is a product not only of their Berber
roots but also a cosmopolitan mix of visitors.
So long as the swell is working Lahcen
Aitidir still surfs during Ramadan. “You’re not a
fi sh. You just close your mouth,” he says.
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DOWN
THE TUBE
Far from being boring, London’s
subterranean railway holds a
wealth of secrets and stories,
as Padraig Lynch discovers
on a tunnel-tastic tour.
Photography by Rama
Knight

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TUBE TOUR
In 1845, when a pamphlet was published advocating the “creation of
a rail network under the streets of London”, a radical preacher named
Dr Cumming called down “fi re and brimstone” on such folly. “The end
of the world would be hastened by the construction of underground
railways burrowing into the infernal regions and thereby disturbing the
Devil,” he declared.
Lisa, my guide from Insider London doesn’t look like an
agent of the Devil. In fact, she has the appearance of a
well-presented young schoolmistress. She does have the
slightly pale complexion of someone who’s spent too long
underground though, and when she describes the history
and architecture of the Tube she trembles with a passion
like that of an approaching train.
Lisa is going to take me on a journey back in time – through
the early history of what some might call the real London Dungeon
– and, let’s face it, some of the staff down here are a hell of a lot scarier
than the thesps over by London Bridge! She knows her way around the
Underground, with an intimate knowledge of its nooks and crannies
– and the knack of making you feel as if you are there by bringing its
past and characters vividly to life. Of course, the set dressing helps. If
you ignore the digital advertising screens, much of the Tube still looks as
it did at the turn of the 20th century.
We begin at Farringdon station on the Metropolitan line, the oldest
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Mapped out
A splash of colour to
brighten up your journey
People from all over
the world descend on
Piccadilly
underground in the world, built in 1863. It would have been a dark
experience. The carriages were lit by jets of naked gas (isn’t that a little
dangerous?) and driven by a coal-fi red steam engine. Our imagination is
getting fi red up now too – as we approach the arches of King’s Cross we
are starting to cough, our clothes covered in soot, and we arrive on the
platform like a couple of smoked kippers… well, almost.
“It’s Dickensian,” I say, outraged. “How could anybody have
travelled like this?” But oh no, Lisa tells me, steam trains
were used on this line right up until the 1960s.
We are now standing on the neo-gothic platform of
King’s Cross station, a 1920s map of the Underground
spread out before us. It looks ridiculously rustic, quaint even.
Why would a system that was designed to provide urban
transport begin and often end way out in the sticks, and why
were some stations built so close to each other?
Because, Lisa explains, the Underground in its infancy resembled
a snake pit where ruthless entrepreneurs with huge moustaches
were locked in a Darwinian struggle to become the masters of the
underworld. Stations were built next to each other apparently in an effort
to force rivals out of business.
Scams were common. If a quicker buck was to be made by building
under cheap farmland miles outside the city and selling the property
above for a huge speculative profi t they did it, regardless of the

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consequences for the travelling public. A proper Tube for the city was
fi nally created with the Circle Line, but only after the Metropolitan and
District lines received a huge subsidy from the city fathers.
This haphazard approach to planning has left a legacy of about 40
ghost stations – most of them were built to no real purpose – scattered
all over the network. You will occasionally catch a fl eeting
glimpse of a ghost station as you travel between stops. The
British Museum station was closed in 1933 after Holborn
station, operated by an alternative company, proved better
positioned and more convenient. But keep your eyes
peeled between Holborn and Covent Garden and you’ll
see it. It is said to be haunted, and has been the inspiration
for some brilliantly ridiculous B-movies such as Death Line
(1972), where a community of cannibals descended from
Victorian railway workers try to eat commuters.
Perhaps one of their antecedents was Whitaker Wright, who in 1898
was responsible for fi nancing the Bakerloo line. A notorious swindler,
the law fi nally caught up with him, and a sentence of seven years’ penal
servitude was handed down at the Old Bailey. Minutes after the verdict
was read out he collapsed and died – he had swallowed a cyanide capsule.
The history of the London Underground is fi lled with such stories.
The real godfather of the Tube was Charles Tyson Yerkes, “the street car
czar” of Chicago and a convicted embezzler. He narrowly escaped being
Walk of art
Notting Hill station,
which opened in 1868
Posters celebrating
100 years of the
Tube logo
TUBE TOUR
YOU WILL
OCCASIONALLY
CATCH A FLEETING
GLIMPSE OF A
GHOST STATION
lynched by a mob of angry investors in his home city. But it appears that
he had the perfect CV for a boss of the Underground. He fi nanced the
electrifi cation of the District Line and the building of the Piccadilly using
“complicated fi nancial instruments” (read bribery and kickbacks!).
Yerkes managed to bring most of the various lines under his control
acquiring them from the separate operators. He also introduced
the 2p standard fare, hence the “Tuppenny Tube”, which
became a popular method of transport for all Londoners
or “strap-handlers” as Yerkes condescendingly called his
passengers. But enough of the dark side. Where are the
visionaries, designers and engineers who succeeded in
creating the world’s fi rst underground rail system, often
against the odds?
Having navigated the Victoria line we are now standing
outside Oxford Circus station. In front of us are a series of arches
(vaguely reminiscent of the McDonald’s logo) created by deep bloodred
tiles. This is the work of the artist Leslie Green, and his tiled motifs
became the distinctive feature of the underground. The blood-red is
pertinent – perhaps inspired by the consumption he suffered from all his
working life. It may have been the lead in the paint that fi nished him off
at the tender age of 33.
If the Tube can be said to have had a golden age it probably began
around the time that Green died. The new boss and successor to
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London eye
I’m watching you, yes
you with the blue jacket…
Sometimes it feels like
you’re waiting for a
“ghost train”
Yerkes, Frank Pick, seems to have been on the side of beauty. Pick
created the world’s fi rst “underground art movement”, commissioning
posters by Man Ray, Edward Nash and Graham Sutherland, and the
Tube became something of a vast public gallery for the travelling
masses. Interestingly, Pick turned down a knighthood but accepted an
honour from Stalin.
But his real genius was for design: in 1931 he paid Harry Beck, an
unemployed electrical engineer, fi ve guineas (about two weeks’ wages)
for creating a new map of the Tube. Middle management hated it, but
Beck’s brilliant idea – to imagine the Tube as a circuit of coloured lines
independent of the geography above – was a huge hit with the public.
It still is. In 2006 it was voted the second-most popular design of all
time by BBC viewers and is now a jealously guarded piece of intellectual
property. Some claim that TFL (Transport for London) has made more
money from merchandising and selling rights to the map than they ever
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did by selling tickets! Poor Harry Beck never
saw another penny.
Beck’s map is a joy to travel – mentally. I
am doing so now, from the inside of a carriage
of a stalled train on the Northern line (Bank
branch). The tour is over. But we can’t leave.
We are being “held by a red light” somewhere
in the “infernal regions” of the tunnels.
Perhaps preacher Cumming was right – he
also declared that “it is better to wait for the
Devil than to make roads down into hell!”.
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SHOOTING THROUGH
RIGA
Stag parties jet in for the cheap beer
and strip clubs, so what thrills can a
girl expect over a fast-paced weekend
in the Latvian capital? Party princess
Zoe Griffi n goes there to fi nd out.
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It’s a cold Saturday morning in the Latvian
capital and the owner and matriarch of Riga’s
Big Gun shooting range, Ludmila Belikova,
is gesturing towards a James Bond-shaped
silhouette. “We aim for the head and the pants
fi rst,” she says, laying a Glock handgun on
the table in front of me, 15m from the target.
“And then we kill him through the heart with
an AK-47.”
I gulp, trying to keep down my breakfast and
stifl e my hangover. Ludmila is the second-best
marksman (or woman) in the country I’m
told – deadlier with a gun than thousands of
Latvia’s men. Exactly the sort of woman I like!
Having never fi red a gun before, common
sense tells me I should aim for the chest as
it’s the biggest part of the body and I’m more
likely to hit it. I line up, square my shoulders
and squeeze off a few rounds. Thinking of all
the men who’ve ever done me wrong I actually
manage to hit the target. Woo hoo! Riga is
turning out to be quite a surprise for this party
princess, and I fi nd myself slowly dismissing
my preconceptions about the city.
Flying in late on Friday night, I had expected
to see a city awash with stag-dos. I looked
out for bar owners trying to lure in boozed-up
tourists with offers of yet more cheap beer,
and for scantily clad women tempting lads into
strip clubs.
I found none. Indeed, visiting the Skyline Bar
on the 26th fl oor of the Reval Hotel Latvija that
evening, the ale may have been cheap but it was
all about the cocktails. We found an extensive
list – bound in a luxurious brown leather
book at least 20 pages long – with a smart
clientele to match. From martinis and mojitos
to Champagne cocktails and ones containing
local spirit Balsam (avoid unless you like cough
medicine… I almost threw up), it’s all there.
Prices are an average 3 lati (€4.25), a third of
what you’d pay in Paris or London. Cheap drinks
didn’t mean cheap decor, either. Gorgeous
leather sofas dot the room, and Skyline’s fl oorto-ceiling
windows give panoramic views of this
chocolate-box-pretty city.
My guides in Riga are Austin and Graham,
two Englishmen who run Riga Out There
– a company that creates custom trips for
individuals and groups. Before my arrival, I’d
told them I wanted to do Riga to the max,
with crazy activities like shooting but also
luxury spas and bars – hence the Saturday
morning hangover! To keep me satisfi ed, for
lunch Austin and Graham took me to one of
the city’s trendiest restaurants, Istaba, run
THINKING OF ALL THE MEN
WHO’VE EVER DONE ME
WRONG I ACTUALLY
MANAGE TO HIT THE TARGET
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Killer holiday
You talkin’ ta me?
Cough medicine that’ll
make your hair stand on end
Austin, Zoe and Graham
hanging out in Riga
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by Latvia’s equivalent of Jamie Oliver, chef
Martins Sirmais. Walking the cobbled streets
to the place I saw no beer-bellied Brits – just
young, good-looking people who weren’t
trying too hard to dress up yet still looked
fashionable. Leather jackets, fur coats, trendy
haircuts – and that was just the men! For girls,
it was all tight tops and tight jeans showing
off waif-like fi gures, but with no need to get
everything out by wearing mini-skirts. Riga was
giving off a very cool vibe!
At Istaba, we ate warm, creamy garlic bread
served with sundried tomatoes, olive tapenade
and hummus with a fi ery salsa, all made with
ingredients bought at the local market. We
followed that with a waistline-friendly roast
trout, served with bowls of steaming fresh
vegetables and salad with mashed potatoes
on the side. Contented – and relieved because
I had feared the food would consist of heavy
borscht (soup), meat and dumplings – I reached
over to top up my wine and noticed the bottle
was in something a bit different from the regular
silver ice buckets used at restaurants. “Yes, that
is a chamber pot. When it comes to Riga, be
prepared for randomness,” Austin joked.
When it comes to clubbing, the city is
divided into places favoured by Riga’s Russian
population and those frequented by the
Latvians. Our fi rst stop was the decadent,
bling-tastic Russian experience at a club called
Push (www.push.lv), which has the biggest
sound-system in the Baltics. Eat your heart
out Ibiza, I thought, as I stood on the balcony
overlooking the main dance fl oor and watched
podium dancers in fl uorescent costumes strut
to the pumping house beat. In a side room,
reggae and R&B played, and in another people
gambled at the in-house casino.
We hit a few more bars before ending up at
one of the Latvians’ favourite hangouts. At fi rst
I thought its name was Penis – which would
have been the ultimate for a girls’ wild weekend
GIRLS’ WEEKEND
Going potty
Cocktails at Skyline Bar
Party boys at Push!
Can I have a go… please!
Our unique wine cooler
Whatever you do, don’t
ask for 13 red roses!
in Riga – but in fact the name was “Piens”, Latvian for milk. More my
style than Push, the atmosphere focused on drinking and chatting (and
fl irting), while a DJ rocked jazz and groove. Here it’s all about comfort,
with sofas, armchairs and vintage lampshades. Under-dressing is the way
to get in, so ditch the high heels and bling or you’ll be turned away.
Post Penis, sorry Piens, in the early hours at around 5.30am the boys
escorted me to Riga’s famous fl ower market. Open 24/7 there’s no excuse
for men here to buy their lovers cheap petrol-station bouquets, as rows
and rows of bright, beautiful roses, lilies, orchids and bluebells line the
stalls. And randomly (as Austin had suggested) I found that absolutely no
one would sell me an odd number of fl owers, just evens – it’s a bad-luck
superstition thing apparently and they simply won’t back down!
Sunday saw more surprises – no freezing outdoor public lido here in
Riga but more than one top-class spa. I spent the morning at the ESPA
(www.espariga.com), a pampering paradise over six fl oors. I sweated
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High fliers
Giant green roller skates
are the in thing in Riga!
Locked in for the long haul
We do the Aerodium
Pretty shop fronts on our
walking tour of the city
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out the alcohol in the sauna, relaxed in the open-air rooftop vitality pool
and stretched my body swimming lengths in the downstairs 18m lap
pool – before topping up on Champagne at the poolside bar.
Then it was more action. I considered bob-sledding, curling, or a cycle
tour, but fi nally opted for a maximum adrenalin rush in what is known as
Aerodium in the town of Sigulda, 45 minutes from Riga. It’s a massive
wind tunnel surrounded by crash mats with an air stream of 200km/h.
Suited and helmeted, I was blasted up in the air, feeling like I was fl ying
– or falling. It’s like skydiving without the stress of jumping out of a
plane. “Girls tend to be better at this than men,” said the instructor as he
congratulated me for reaching greater heights than Graham. What a high!
Back in town there was just enough time for a walking tour before
heading to the airport, and yet more randomness to discover. In one
park we crossed a small bridge whose railings were festooned with
padlocks – left by married couples on their wedding day as a symbol of
everlasting love. An incredibly ugly shop front we came across on a high
street changed the moment I looked above
eye level and found an incredible art nouveau
building – a style Riga is famous for.
As we stood at the main bridge that joins
the old town to the new I was told that every
year without fail a homeless person threatens
to throw themselves from the bridge unless
he is bought a can of Coke and a chocolate
éclair – random, or what? And with that I was
whisked off to the airport in Riga Out There’s
very own Moskovitch, or “Milly”, the classic
car from Soviet days.
It has been a fast, crazy and sensational
trip and I’ve enjoyed dictating the pace. I can’t
help thinking that Riga is quite possibly a town
where the women are in charge not the men.
Then the magnifi cent Ludmila appears in my
mind, saying: “Don’t point a loaded gun at
anything you defi nitely don’t want to kill.” And
I know it must be true.
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You can “probably” be sure of some great
beers in Denmark, and that includes their
outstanding rural microbreweries, says
Peter Geoghegan, who heads north to
fi nd out more (someone else was driving!).
Photography by Jean-Marc Luneau
Frank Sinatra once said: “I feel sorry for
people who don’t drink. They wake up in the
morning and that’s the best they’re going to
feel all day.” Ol’ Blue Eyes was no morning
person – but then again he never woke up
in Thisted, a pretty harbour town two hours
north of Billund, Denmark. It’s barely noon
and already I’m halfway through my second
beer of the day, a cheeky little American-style
IPA with a crisp aftertaste and enough alcohol
to blow the cobwebs out of any sleepy head.
Denmark is famous for Carlsberg
and Tuborg, but over the last decade
Scandinavia’s biggest beer drinkers have
gone microbrew crazy. Home brewing is
all the rage, and when they are not making
their own, Danes are busy sipping handmade
ales, stouts and lagers from over 100
microbreweries that have sprung up across
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DESTINATION OSLO
Welcome to Cru vin & kjøkken!
Our aim is to surprise our guests by making gourmet food using
traditional ingredients. We also want you to discover new wines and
experience surprising yet wonderful combinations of aroma and
taste! By adding a new “touch” and finding new ways of preparing
the ingredients, you will discover a new and enhanced taste in
Scandinavian food. We offer you the option to enjoy a seasonal 7
course meal or select items from the regularly changing menu.
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AMUNDSEN & NOBILE
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THURE’S AMPLE
FRAME, BEARD
AND PATTER ALL
HINT AT A BEER
DRINKER
the country. A road trip getting me acquainted
with a land that’s home to Europe’s largest
concentration of breweries would be the
perfect way to really get a taste for this
quintessentially Danish revolution.
Our cross-country jaunt starts with lunch
at Restaurant Bryggen (www.bryggen.eu),
overlooking Thisted’s frozen harbour. It’s also
the perfect excuse for some early lubrication.
Thure, our resident beer expert, needs no
second invitation. “Did I mention I’m a hop
head?” he smiles, before polishing off a glass
of sweet, zesty Easter beer brewed on the
premises. Thure’s ample frame, beard and
languid patter all hint at a beer drinker, but it’s
the matching Beer Network hoodie, bum bag
and fl at cap (their logo is a hand grenade in the
shape of a hop bud) that attest to the passions
of a dedicated home brewer.
“Ah, that smell. The hops in the air puts
hairs on your chest!” Thure says as, an hour
later, our car pulls into Bryggerivej (literally,
“Brewery Road”) a little further along the fjord.
At the end of the lane sits Thisted Bryghus
(www.thisted-bryghus.dk), one of Denmark’s
Chin chin
Thure knows a thing
or two about beers
If you can count all 14
of these, sober up quick!
oldest independent breweries and still its most popular. Nowadays,
Thisted makes over 25 different types of beer – but it’s no sleek,
multinational operation. The factory shuts for two days during the
summer when workers and their families hit the fi elds to pick bog
myrtle for the rich Porse Guld brew.
After downing a glass of Thisted’s speciality “Stone Beer” to a
Thure-led chorus of “skål!” (“cheers”) I’m feeling decidedly squiffy.
Nevertheless, I persevere – it is research, after all. Next up is the
double brown Limfjords Porter. Named after the fjord the brewery
looks out across, the heady brew clocks in at a hefty 7.9%, and took
former brewmaster Peter Cleminson 13 years to develop.
“The brewmaster is an artist, the beer is his canvas,” Thure says,
coming over all Jedi as he swirls the chocolate-coloured liquid in his
glass. “Yeah, right,” I slur mockingly. But one mouthful of the fruits
of Cleminson’s labours puts paid to my scoffi ng. Thick, sweet and
DANISH BEER
PULLING
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You don’t have to put on
your wellies and hit the
countryside to sample
Danish microbrewing
– plenty of great city
centre pubs and bars sell
handmade beers too. The
Wharf (www.charlies.
dk) is a little piece of
England in the heart of
Aalborg. With Fergus
Southwell, brother of
Scottish rugby union
legend Hugo, behind
the bar and anything
up to 21 taps open at
any one time it’s the
perfect place to watch
some football over a pie
and a pint. Try the cask
ales shipped all the way
from Blighty! Around the
corner, The Irish House
(www.theirishhouse.
dk) may look like a
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its shamrocks and
Guinness memorabilia,
but it stocks the full
range of Søgaards beer.
In the town of Aarhus,
Café Under Masken (3
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original artwork from
Hans Krull, a well-known
Danish artist who often
visits on Sundays to
make sketches of the
customers. Nearby,
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Filliongongong boasts
opulent chaise lounges,
a healthy tolerance for
cigar smoke and great
draught beers from
Denmark and Germany.
Get there early at
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DANISH BEER
luscious, this is the best stout I’ve ever tasted.
And coming from an Irishman that’s no idle
claim. After a blurry, whistle-stop tour of the
factory fl oor – think Willy Wonka’s, but with
beer – it’s back on the road again. Next up is
Nibe, a tranquil fi shing village on the fjord’s
southern side. With so many bridges and boats,
crossing the fjord is pretty easy. However,
staying awake after an afternoon’s beer tasting
is less so. As we speed along the fl at, snowcovered
fl ood plains I drift off into a light doze.
“Rise and shine! We’re here,” Thure yells,
his giant hand shaking my shoulder. “Here” is
a quaint former sail-makers’ workshop hidden
among the rows of traditional wooden holiday
cottages on the edge of the fjord. Inside,
below a bust of Neptune, brewmaster Antoni
Madsen guides us around a selection of the
30-plus beers produced at Nibe Bryghus (www.
nibebryghus.dk). Best of the lot is the Clipper,
made with English-style breakfast tea.
Next morning, 75km south, on an icy
industrial estate just outside the city of Randers,
another brewmaster, Stefan Kappel, is explaining
why he left a career in electronic engineering
to make beer. “After pushing the pencil for 25
years, I thought some manual work would do
no harm,” says the head honcho of Randers
Bryghus (www.randersbryghus.dk).
On a Czech-built brewery, mothballed after
the fall of Communism and bought for a song
fi ve years ago, Kappel has produced some of
Denmark’s fi nest microbrews. His Midnight Oil
Imperial Stout has been nominated for Danish
beer of the year, yet with only two bottles of
a one-off batch left it’s not on today’s tasting
table. Instead, we sample an assortment of
strong, distinctive black beers, IPAs and lagers.
With night drawing in we say our goodbyes
and head an hour north along the motorway to
the medieval city of Aalborg. After a day spent
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AS WE SPEED ALONG THE
FLOOD PLAINS I DRIFT OFF
INTO A LIGHT DOZE
quaffi ng ale, Thure isn’t the only one with Viking hunger. But just before
we settle down for dinner at Søgaards Bryghus (www.soegaardsbryghus.
dk), we partake in one fi nal tasting session in the basement of the
restaurant’s legendary in-house brewery.
Proprietor Claus Søgaard has just driven back from a microbrewers’
meeting in Germany but skips between the beer-fi lled tanks like an excited
schoolboy, drawing off samples of white beer from one vat, lager from
another. “This is the best place to taste beer,” he smiles, leaning against
a bag of malt. “You don’t pay any tax!” Claus did have to pay duty on his
most famous creation, the “2003 brew”, an ale based on a recipe found in
a Viking burial grave that retails at a cool 2,003DKK (€269) a bottle.
Later we round off our dinner with a brown-ale crème brûlée dessert,
served with a snifter of the unusual key ingredient. Our road-trip has
drawn to a close, but as the silky custard and ale combo slips down I feel
better than I’ve done all day. Sinatra would surely have approved.
FOR MORE DETAILS ON DANISH BEER, AND TO BUY PRODUCTS ONLINE,
VISIT WWW.DANISHBEER.CO.UK AND WWW.ALE.DK.
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This is what you really
want to come home to!
If you fancy a nightcap,
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Whether they’re a marauding
knight or a pampered princess,
children get a kick out of castles
most adults can only dream of.
Mike Peake and his family bed
down in a citadel to beat them all
OF THE CASTLE
It is 7.30am on a crisp Sunday morning and,
while the kids sleep off the exertions of the
day before, I slip out of the hotel to take some
pictures. We’re in Carcassonne in south-west
France, inside the ancient and magnifi cent
fortifi ed town that has stood here at the edge
of the Pyrénées for centuries. I’d be lying if I
said I didn’t feel a bit like Richard the Lionheart
as I stride atop its silent ramparts.
I haven’t seen a soul in half an hour until
suddenly, on a high wall with a 50ft plunge
down one side onto hard stone below, I almost
bump into a man coming the other way. He’s
not exactly what you’d call menacing – but you
never know, do you? What if he’s the resident
maniac? What if this is it?
As we come face to face I murmur
“Bonjour”, and valiantly take the more
dangerous route. Which means stepping out
towards the unguarded edge of the ramparts
so the stranger can shuffl e past – and I steel
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myself for the inevitable moment that he turns and shoves me off.
He doesn’t, of course, and I am able to return to my knight fantasies,
which now involve lying in wait until my adversary returns, beneath
me, so I can drop a vat of bubbling oil on his head.
Oh, come on – there’s just something about castles that sets the
imagination on fi re. It’s a fascination that starts aged four, tucked up in
bed, lost in a sea of stories about dragons, armour and jousting. And here
in Carcassonne, Europe’s most spectacular medieval city, it all comes
fl ooding back. When people talk about Carcassonne, they mostly mean
what the locals call the “Cité”, the fortifi ed town and Unesco World
Heritage site that occupies 7ha on a hilltop at the edge of the more
modern riverside conurbation. To all intents and purposes, the Cité is a
vast, fairy-tale castle, and seen from a mile or two in the distance it takes
your breath away. Those old stone walls, dotted with 52 towers and turrets,
snake their way around the hill. You couldn’t think up a more perfect
medieval vision – and under a setting sun it is little short of awesome.
I’m here with my children, who probably prefer Star Wars to castles
– but the latter comes a very close second. And we’re lucky enough to be
staying inside the citadel itself. There are only a couple of hotels within
the stronghold, and to be in one that Rudyard Kipling, Winston Churchill
and Jacques Chirac have all bedded down in feels like a rare treat. The
last time I visited Carcassonne I was in somewhat less salubrious lodgings
outside the castle, but as guests of the sumptuous Orient Express Hôtel
IT’S A
FASCINATION
THAT STARTS
AGED FOUR…
LOST IN A SEA
OF STORIES
ABOUT
DRAGONS AND
ARMOUR
de la Cité we get to feel like we actually live here,
perhaps en route to a crusade.
One of the nicest things about this historic
landmark is that it is always open, and it’s free
to get in – although it can get busy during the
day. When the tourists have all gone home the
Cité is at its most magical. A warren of ancient
streets lined with enchanting shops, a handful
of museums and what looks like a handful of
old stone houses means a night-time stroll is
like stepping back in time. Cars are a rare sight
too – so it’s easy to wander a while without
seeing another human being or anything to
remind you this is the 21st century.
The combination of being inside a castle
and out after dark sends the kids’ sense of
excitement into overdrive. And there’s no let-up
back at the hotel, a beautiful, sprawling building
that occupies the site of a former bishop’s
palace. It is full of nooks and crannies – and to
the kids it quickly becomes another medieval
playground. Patterns in the carpet become
trapdoors, huge wooden staircases become
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drawbridges. In such an inspiring setting, their creativity knows no bounds.
We’re deep in Cathar country and, as well as Carcassonne’s rich
pickings, history fans can take in such local treasures as Rennes-le-
Château, as mentioned in The Da Vinci Code. The children, however, have
no time for the Holy Grail and are more interested in the intergalactic
wonders of the Cité de l’Espace (www.cite-espace.com) at nearby
Toulouse. The city is at the epicentre of France’s space industry, and the
local knowledge of all things stellar has been put to good use in a museum
that is brimming with things for children to do, such as bouncing around as
if walking on the moon, or making televised weather bulletins.
They leave happy and with careers as astronauts carefully mapped
out. But their resolve weakens as we return to Carcassonne, where
thoughts of dragon slaying return to their heads. They can’t believe it
when I tell them that Napoleon and his successors wanted to knock the
whole place down because it had fallen into such a state. Writer Kate
Mosse, who set her bestselling book Labyrinth here, says: “Whenever I
see Carcassonne, I can hardly believe it’s real.”
Back at the hotel, we’re midway through a battle with plastic swords
when I ask my eldest what it’s been like staying in a castle. “Brilliant!” he
beams, hitting me with a punishing blow to the abdomen. “Actually, no,” he
corrects himself. “It’s been better than that. It’s been brilliant to infi nity!”
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Axe men
The fairy-tale setting
transports children into a
world of make-believe
Tourists in baseball caps
replace knights in armour
A BRIEF HISTORY OF CARCASSONNE
600BC: Carcassonne’s hilltop site fi rst used as a trading post.
100BC: Romans fortify the site.
AD725: Visigoths lose the Cité to the Saracens.
1355: Edward, the Black Prince fails in his attempt to take the fortifi ed town
during the Hundred Years’ War.
1853: A major restoration at the Cité begins, which takes the best part of
50 years. Though not entirely authentic, it is deemed a great success. Today it
pulls in 2 million people a year.
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From top-class golfi ng to fi shing, riding and mountainbiking,
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The region of Limousin may just be
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Golf is one of the foremost tourist activities in
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With its still, glassy lakes and fast-fl owing rivers,
Limousin is a fi sherman’s dream. Known as the
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15,000 horses, including over 9,000 thoroughbreds,
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Catch your dinner in one
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Thoroughbreds are a
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One of 10 golf courses in
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and site of the Jumenterie de la Rivière, home of
France’s most distinguished brood mares.
For those who prefer to ride on bicycles,
Limousin is also a fantastic mountain-biking
location. There are seven FFC (French Cycling
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according to ability. Equipment hire and guided
circuits are also available upon request.
HEAVEN’S KITCHEN
Limousin is well known for being a land of
gastronomic pleasures. First and foremost, it is
known for its meat, with some of the best beef
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valued for their taste and quality, while walnuts,
chestnuts, strawberries, ceps and truffl es complete
the list of top regional produce.
All of these can be found in restaurants and
inns throughout the region. Local farmers’ markets
are also great places to snap up delicious local
produce, as is a trip down the apple trail and
walnut route.
Beers from the local breweries, vin paillé (a
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We also offer full corporate hospitality to
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With the best seats available at all Grand
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you with a fantastic opportunity to entertain
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We also offer various high-level options
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BALTIC HOTELS
For something diff erent this summer, check out Ryanair
fl ights to Gdansk, Szczecin and Riga and jet off to the
Baltic coast. Pick one of these four comfortable seaside
hotels to make your stay memorable
AMBER SPA HOTEL, LATVIA
The Amber SPA Boutique Hotel is the place to
be if you want to explore the sights, eat locally
sourced food and enjoy luxurious spa treatments
while staying in a family-run hotel.
The hotel’s team of experts have developed
a comprehensive spa programme that aims
to de-stress you on your visit. Treatments are
traditional yet modern and use mud therapies
as well as Latvian amber. Yoga, Pilates and tai chi
are also on offer and tennis, golf, horse riding and
cycling can be organised during your visit.
The hotel’s 21 suites are light and airy and
decorated in soft colours for a warm ambience.
My Life restaurant serves a selection of
traditional, homemade dishes and the chef will
advise you on what’s best for you.
AMBER SPA BOUTIQUE HOTEL,
MEZA PR. 49, JURMALA, LATVIA,
TEL: +371 67 755330,
WWW.AMBERSPAHOTEL.LV
ARKA MEDICAL SPA,
KOŁOBRZEG, POLAND
The four-star Arka Medical SPA hotel is situated
beside the Baltic Sea, 50m from a golden beach
and has 800 comfortable rooms (singles,
doubles and family suites).
There’s something for everyone at the hotel.
You can chill out at the beach, beside the seawater
pool or in the relaxing zone with its saunas
and hot tubs. If you’re more active you can work
out in the gym and indoor tennis courts.
Pampering sessions in the Spa include
Ayurveda, shiatsu and hot stone massages.
The Biological Recuperation Centre offers
laser, magnet and mud therapies plus cosmetic
surgery and dentistry.
The spa is only 90km from Szczecin Airport.
ARKA MEDICAL SPA,
ST SUŁKOWSKIEGO 11, KOŁOBRZEG, POLAND,
TEL: + 48 94 35 281 51,
WWW.ARKA-MEGA.PL
HOTEL JURMALA SPA, LATVIA
Why not relax with family or friends, or spend a
romantic weekend at one of the best spa hotels
in the Baltic States – the four-star Hotel Jurmala
SPA? With 190 comfortable and spacious rooms,
it is ideally located just a few hundred metres
from the golden beaches of the Gulf of Riga and
only 15 minutes from the airport.
The restaurant has a cosy atmosphere and
serves international cuisine with delicious meals
to suit any taste. And the Seaside bar on the top
fl oor has a panoramic view of the sea.
The hotel offers more than 100 treatments,
including massages, plus three swimming pools
of varying temperatures, a gym, fi ve different
saunas, a hot tub and cascade to make your
chill-out time unforgettable!
HOTEL JURMALA SPA, JOMAS
STREET 47/49, JURMALA,
LATVIA, TEL: +371 67 784400,
WWW.HOTELJURMALA.COM
SCHLOSS KRUGSDORF HOTEL
& GOLF RESORT, GERMANY
On 29 May the new Schloss Krugsdorf Hotel &
Golf Resort offi cially opens to a grand audience
of prominent guests, and is expected to win the
hearts of sportsmen and holidaymakers alike.
This fi rst-class destination connects historical
architecture with the beautiful landscape
surrounding Ueckermünder. The completely
restored and protected château is now
complemented by an 18-hole golf course and
nature park, as well as an ambitious restaurant
and a wellness centre, which is currently under
construction. All water elements have been
designed by US architects Brian Willett and
James Harbuck. The resort is located within easy
reach of airports such as Berlin and Szczecin.
2–3 ZERRENTHINER STRASSE,
KRUGSDORF, GERMANY,
TEL: +49 (0)397 435 1580,
WWW.SCHLOSSKRUGSDORF.DE

HOME WHEN
YOU’RE NOT
Frogner House Apartments represent a new
generation of accommodation, enshrining the
idea that travellers should have an alternative
place to stay without the constant reminder
that they are just passing through.
Our philosophy is “Home when you’re not”,
and at our three apartment buildings in central
Oslo we encourage guests to treat the place
as their own. Whether you want to get some
friends over for coffee or just have an inviting
place to come back to, our apartments will feel
like a home away from home.
Located in the heart of Oslo’s fashionable
Frogner district, our Skovveien building was
formerly an esteemed hotel and opened in
2004. It features gorgeous plasterwork and
wrought-iron railings. On nearby Arbinsgate,
our modern apartments are in the exclusive
Vika area, with the Royal Palace and the Aker
Brygge quayside just up the road.
Our third location on Ullevålsveien caters
especially to the needs of long-term business
guests. Its contemporary and light interiors
complement the trendy surrounding area of St
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Hanshaugen, with its cafés, boutiques and park
for exercising or just relaxing in.
Each apartment comes with modern facilities,
including wi-fi , fl atscreen TVs and kitchenettes.
And unlike a hotel, housekeeping services are
available only if you want them. Our Skovveien
reception is open during the day and also 24/7
by telephone – so we’re always on hand should
you need us.
Frogner House Apartments is run by a small
team who all share the same vision: to fi nd
the right apartment for each guest and to give
them the power to decide what makes them
feel at home.
FROGNER HOUSE
APARTMENTS, SKOVVEIEN
8 / POSTAL ADDRESS:
COLBJØRNSENSGATE 1, 0256
OSLO, NORWAY. TEL: +47 9301
0009, FAX: +47 2255 3880,
WWW.FROGNERHOUSE.NO
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TIPS TO FEEL
AT HOME
1. Bring your favourite
book, or buy a new one.
2. Find a local
restaurant you like.
3. Decorate your
apartment with
seasonal festive
decorations.
4. Make your own
breakfast.
5. Find a good place to
go for a run.
6. Invite a new friend
round for a drink.
7. Do something
homely, like making
pancakes.
8. Strike up a
conversation with your
neighbour.
9. Pamper yourself a
little – or a lot!
10. Visit
www.frognerhouse.no
for more.

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THE EUROPEAN
GOLFGUIDE
Part 4 Ireland: With its historic and modern,
inland and links courses, Ireland is a true
BUNCLODY GOLF & FISHING CLUB
Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club is situated in 300 acres of
golfers’ paradise with something to suit all
breathtaking parkland on the former Hall-Dare estate on the Carlow
players as they tee off .
Welcome to the European Golf Guide, the fourth of an ongoing
series, where the best golf courses across the Ryanair network
will be highlighted so you can have a clear picture of the top
places to hit the fairways. For those keen golfers flying on
Ryanair who want top-notch advice on where to play in Ireland, read on. And
look out for more of our European Golf Guides over the coming months.
Also, if you want to read more and see a detailed feature of the leading golf
courses in Ireland and around the network, then go online to www.ryanairmag.
com/golf where all our European Golf Guides will appear. Here you’ll find
constantly updated listings featuring top courses listed region by region with full
contact details, costs, amenities, hotel resorts, nearby entertainment, shops and
other vital information that’s important to any golfer planning their next trip.
PORTMARNOCK
HOTEL & GOLF LINKS
Come to Dublin and you’ll fi nd one of the world’s top
value a ue links s courses cou ses at Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links.
Designed by Bernhard Langer and playable all
year round, rou the championship links course
is set in the grounds of the old Jameson
Estate Esta of St Marnocks alongside a
deluxe del international hotel.
At A Portmarnock you can enjoy the
traditions trad of an original links course,
with all the challenges of the modern
game. What’s more such beautiful
scenery and a splendid golfi ng are just 11
miles from Dublin Dub city centre. And the airport is
even closer.
PORTMARNOCK PORTMARNOCK HOTEL & GOLF LINKS,
PORTMARNOCK, PORTMARNOCK, CO CO DUBLIN, IRELAND,
TEL: TEL: +353 +353 (0)1 (0)1 846 846
0611, WWW.PORTMARNOCK.COM
DOOKS GOLF LINKS
Golf has been played in Dooks since 1889 and the
club is renowned for its hospitality and spectacular
scenery. From its gentle rolling fairways, you have
breathtaking views of Dingle Bay, the stunning
beaches of Rossbeigh and Inch and the magnifi cent
McGillycuddy Reeks. The narrow sandy fairways and
well-contoured greens offer a taste of traditional links
golf at its best that will test even the best golfers. In
2002, 16 holes were redesigned and the course now
measures 6,586 yards.
The club is renowned for its friendliness and
visitors are welcome to sample its old-world charm.
The bar was designed so that people at one end
can speak to those at the other. It also has a wellequipped
and purpose-built pro shop, which stocks
all the top brands.
DOOKS GOLF LINKS, GLENBEIGH, CO KERRY, IRELAND,
TEL: +353 (0)66 976 8205, WWW.DOOKS.COM
and Wexford border. Though new to the Irish golfi ng tradition, the
club has become a major player on the golf scene.
This championship golf course is more than 7,100 yards with
greens described by visitors as the best in the country. The
architect-designed clubhouse looks like a historic golf club yet it
boasts state-of-the-art amenities. The course also includes Ireland’s
fi rst-ever lift linking the 17th green with the 18th tee box.
Weary golfers can unwind in the luxurious locker rooms and
sauna before relaxing in the top-class bar and restaurant with its
stunning views of Mount Leinster.
BUNCLODY GOLF & FISHING CLUB, CARIGDUFF,
BUNCLODY, CO WEXFORD, IRELAND, TEL: +353 (0)53 937 4444,
INFO@BUNCLODYGFC.IE, WWW.BUNCLODYGFC.IE
CITYWEST GOLF CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE: Situated in a wonderful
parkland setting with manicured fairways, superb
putting greens and beautiful mature trees, the
Christy O’Connor Jnr Championship course offers
an inspiring golfi ng experience. The 16th, 17th and
18th holes on the Championship course provide
one of the greatest fi nishes in Ireland.
FLEXI-BREAK 2 NIGHT PACKAGE OFFER:
Relax and enjoy two nights bed & breakfast
at Citywest Hotel with a round of golf on the
Championship course. Pamper yourself with
preferential rates in LIME Hair and Beauty Rooms
and refresh with complimentary access to Citywest
Leisure centre. Rate: €135 per person sharing
(2 person minimum).
SAGGART, CO DUBLIN, IRELAND, TEL: +353 (0)1 401 0500,
SALES@CITYWESTHOTEL.COM, WWW.CITYWESTHOTEL.COM

SEAPOINT GOLF CLUB
Providing everything a visiting golfer could wish for, Seapoint Golf Club offers a
warm welcome, superb links course, outstanding facilities and excellent value for
money. Ranked No. 27 in Ireland’s Top 100 Courses by Golf Digest magazine in
2009, this fantastic links plays all of its 7,150 yards and offers a great test
of golf for all handicaps.
Seapoint is hosting the Irish PGA Championships this September and is
close to Droheda, only 30 minutes north of Dublin airport on the M1 motorway,
which makes it accessible from both Dublin and Northern Ireland. Excellent local
accommodation is also available.
SEAPOINT GOLF CLUB, TERMONFECKIN, DROGHEDA, CO LOUTH, IRELAND,
TEL: +353 (0)41 982 2333, WWW.SEAPOINTGOLFCLUB.COM
DUN LAOGHAIRE GOLF CLUB
A mere 30 minutes from Dublin city centre, Dun Laoghaire Golf Club’s
27-hole championship course has been designed by international golf
architect Martin Hawtree to allow different combinations of the three
nine-hole courses to be played. The championship courses range from
6,543 to 6,281 metres, although with fi ve sets of tees, the course provides
a challenge to professional and club golfers alike.
The magnifi cent clubhouse, which has a spectacular terrace with
stunning views of the Wicklow Mountains, has spacious locker, dining and
bar facilities, meeting rooms and offi ces and can cater to any function.
There’s also an indoor swing studio, indoor putting studio, 13-bay
driving range, a pitching and chipping area, bunker area and gym.
DUN LAOGHAIRE GOLF CLUB, BALLYMAN ROAD,
ENNISKERRY, CO WICKLOW, IRELAND,
TEL: +353 (0)1 272 1866, WWW.DUNLAOGHAIREGOLFCLUB.IE
TULFARRIS HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
A championship 18-hole golf course attached to a luxury hotel with fantastic
treatment rooms, exciting Irish cuisine and an idyllic setting make Tulfarris the
perfect destination – whatever the occasion.
Our course is one of the fi nest in Ireland, featuring challenging fairways,
immaculately kept greens, and an experience that all golfers will enjoy – from
novice to professional.
Set on three peninsulas overlooking Blessington Lakes, the course
preserves the integrity of the natural environment, and was designed by
renowned golf architect Patrick J Merrigan. His imaginative use of the natural
surroundings to create an exciting design and excellent golf layout is evident
throughout the course.
The crowning glory of the layout is the attention to detail. Bunkering,
contouring, featured stonework and environmentally friendly wetlands are
fi nished to the highest standards.
TULFARRIS HOTEL & GOLF RESORT, BLESSINGTON LAKES, CO WICKLOW, IRELAND,
TEL: +353 (0)4 586 7600, WWW.TULFARRIS.COM
CARTON HOUSE
Built in 1739, Carton House is one of Ireland’s most magnifi cent country estates.
Just 14 miles west of Dublin’s city centre and only 30 minutes from the airport,
the historic 1,100-acre estate is now home to a stylish hotel, a luxurious spa and
leisure centre and two championship golf courses that have held the Irish Open
Championship and the Irish Amateur Championship, and will host the Handa
Irish Senior Open from 11-13 June.
The Golfi ng Union of Ireland has its headquarters on the estate with a national
academy and training centre that attracts emerging golfi ng talent.
Other activities include angling, cycling, archery and walking. With the arrival
of Ireland Xtreme, Carton also offers exhilarating 4x4 off-road driving, high and
low rope challenges and other team building adventures
CARTON HOUSE, MAYNOOTH, CO KILDARE, IRELAND,
TEL: +353 (0)1 505 2000, WWW.CARTONHOUSE.COM

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ELITE IRISH COURSES
Ireland off ers some of the best golf courses in the world! In part 4 of our European ropean
Golf Guide, we have selected three of the fi nest elite courses available. We present a
breathtaking links, a Ryder Cup venue and one of the best new courses in the he world.
THE FALDO COURSE
LOUGH ERNE RESORT
Lough Erne is the Gateway to North
West Ireland.
“A great place to play. A great place
to stay,” says Rory McIlroy, Lough
Erne Resort’s touring professional. An
exciting and spectacular challenge for
all golfers, the Faldo Championship
Course was designed by Nick Faldo
and is situated between Castle Hume
Lough and Lower Lough Erne and
within a two-hour drive of Dublin and
Belfast airports. The 18th hole was
Protruding two miles into the
Atlantic Ocean, Old Head is
a dramatic part of southwest
Ireland. The Old Head of Kinsale
is home to a world-class golf
course and luxury members’
accommodation, a 45-minute
drive from Cork airport. The
course stretches to more than
7,000 yards with a minimum of
fi ve tees per hole. Nine holes play
along the cliff tops, and all 18 holes
provide stunning ocean views.
After a game you can dine at
the fi ve-star à la carte de Courcey
restaurant or enjoy the more
voted the best par-three fi nishing hole
in the UK and Ireland by Golf World
magazine.
The fi ve-star resort features 120
luxury rooms, including 25 two- and
three-bedroom Loughside Lodges, a Thai
Spa and innovative dining experiences
from acclaimed chef, Noel McMeel.
LOUGH ERNE RESORT, ENNISKILLEN,
CO FERMANAGH, NORTHERN IRELAND,
TEL: +44 (0)28 6632 3230,
WWW.LOUGHERNEGOLFRESORT.COM
OLD HEAD GOLF LINKS
informal environment of the
Lusitania Bar. Accommodation
is available on the headland
in one of the 15 luxurious
members’ suites.
The course has been
described by Links magazine as
“the most spectacular course on
earth” and since its creation in
1997 has become a “must play”
for all discerning golfers the
world over.
OLD HEAD GOLF LINKS,
KINSALE, CO CORK, IRELAND,
TEL: +353 (0)21 4778 444,
WWW.OLDHEAD.COM
10th Hole ‘Emerald Isle’
K CLUB
Designed by Arnold Palmer, the
Palmer Ryder Cup Course and
the Palmer Smurfi t Course are
considered two of Europe’s fi nest
championship courses.
Golf holidays in Ireland are not
complete without a visit to The K Club
– let’s face it, where else can you play
the Ryder Cup and European Open
golf courses at one venue?
As you would expect, at the The K
Club golf resort in Ireland our aim
is to match and exceed customer
expectations for your golfi ng
holiday! The K Club Golf Guest
Services will organise tee times,
golf lessons, caddies, corporate
gifts, discuss group rates and
tailor your day to suit your needs.
Comprehensive practice facilities
are available to all golfers visiting
the resort. The K Club has been host
venue to 13 European Opens and
one Ryder Cup.
THE KILDARE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB,
STRAFFAN, CO KILDARE, IRELAND,
TEL: +353 (0)1 601 7200,
RESORTSALES@KCLUB.IE,
WWW.KCLUB.IE

Photo © Manu San Félix
IBIZA BY DAY
The third largest of the Balearics, Ibiza is famous for its nightlife and
club scene, but this delightful island has so much more to offer – by
day and by night.
If relaxing on the beach, soaking up the sun and swimming in the
hotel pool or sea is your idea of heaven, Ibiza has that in bucketfuls,
but if you want a more active holiday, there’s plenty of choice.
You could bring your local football or rugby team to the island
and Ibiza Sports Tours will organise games, or for some adrenaline
rush you can explore the island off-road with Allriders Adventure
Motorcycle Tours. Then there’s scuba diving in the Mediterranean
with Vellmarí Ibiza Dive Centre or you can charter a yacht and fi nd a
secret cove for lunch.
To sample local produce dine at Cicale restaurant, for a
cosmopolitan vibe pop along to Ispirto or for a friendly welcome
you’ll feel at home at the Ring O’ Bells.
No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll fi nd it in Ibiza – and it’s
only a short Ryanair fl ight away!
VELLMARÍ IBIZA DIVE CENTRE
As a beginner or experienced diver, you’ll have a chance to see some
amazing fl ora and fauna under the guidance of our highly qualifi ed and
professional staff. At our PADI 5* diving centre, you’ll be able to visit
exciting dive spots in the warm, crystal-clear Mediterranean that’s at a
temperature of 24-28ºC with up to 50m visibility.
We’re only a few minutes away from the two best dive spots in the
area – the Fish Farm in the Ses Salines natural park with hundreds of
barracudas, and Don Pedro, the largest wreck in the Mediterranean
accessible to divers.
We provide free Nitrox and offer free pick-ups from your hotel.
VELLMARÍ IBIZA DIVE CENTRE, TEL: +34 971 192884, WWW.VELLMARI.COM
BOAT CHARTER IN IBIZA
Come to us for an unforgettable experience in Ibiza on the fantastic
Sunseeker Superhawk 48 yacht, as seen in the Bond fi lms. Explore the
islands and bays of Ibiza, lunch on Espalmador off Formentera or fi nd a
quiet bay and simply chill out.
The beauty of chartering one of our high-standard, privately owned
boats is that you’re in complete control – you decide what you’d like to
see, where you’d like to visit and how fast you’d like to go – because the
skipper is at your disposal!
Our prices start from 950 euros per day for up to nine people.
BOAT CHARTER IN IBIZA, TEL: +44 (0)7836 385888 OR +34 620 366036,
WWW.BOATCHARTERINIBIZA.COM
IBIZA SPORTS TOURS
If you’re like us and have a passion for sport, then you’ll agree that taking
your group on a sports tour is one of the highlights of the season. And
Ibizasportstours.com is well known for organising sporting tours to Ibiza.
We offer games and tournaments for a wide variety of sports, including
rugby, football, basketball and cricket. And we are also able to organise
golf weekends and pre-season training camps.
Because the weather in Ibiza is so good, we can sort out tours for you all
year round. Our aim is to ensure that your tour is a stress-free, successful
and enjoyable experience.
IBIZA SPORTS TOURS, TEL: +34 616 148730, WWW.IBIZASPORTSTOURS.COM

ALLRIDERS IBIZA
Allriders Ibiza Motorcycle Training is a unique idea that allows
bike-lovers to experience Ibiza on a motorcycle. We specialise in
professional training for off-road riding. The utmost care is taken
in preparing and training each individual. Allriders is a great option
for riders of all levels because we cater to our clients’ individual
needs. The motor bike and equipment are included in the price.
We offer day rides and package deals. For the more adventurous,
we organise tours in Morocco. All tours are guided by experienced
off-road guides.
ALLRIDERS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE AND 4X4 TOURS, TEL: +34 630 922677, WWW.ALLRIDERS.NET
CICALE RESTAURANT
Housed in the fi rst Ibicencan fi nca ever to be converted into a restaurant,
Cicale not only boasts outstanding Italian cuisine, but also a rich history
of hospitality.
Serving locally produced ingredients, all freshly picked or plucked from the
sea, Cicale’s constantly changing menu has guests returning time and again to
experience the seemingly endless list of culinary treasures.
Tucked away in the San Lorenzo Valley, Cicale combines summery yellows,
whites and blues in its decor to create a clean and carefree atmosphere –
perfectly suited for summer evenings on the terrace. Clients can recline under
the restaurant’s 100-year-old carob and enjoy dishes like homemade seabass
ravioli or beef straccetti in a crispy parmesan basket. Cicale also serves some
inspired desserts and delightful cocktails. Open from April till October.
CICALE, CTRA SAN JUAN, KM12, IBIZA, TEL: +34 971 325151, WWW.CICALEIBIZA.COM
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IBIZA BY NIGHT
RING O’ BELLS
Yvette and Hayden welcome you to the Ring O’ Bells bar in Santa
Eulalia, where you can enjoy a drink while the breeze wafts in from
the marina. Our terrace is located on the promenade where you have
wonderful views of the Mediterranean and the yachts while you sip
your drink.
You can relax on comfy sofas in our long bar, which sells a wide
choice of drinks, snacks – and Mr Whippy ice creams! You’ll meet new
people as you chill out in the salon, which has a large TV screen with
a covered terrace. We also have two pool tables, free wi-fi and games
for the children.
RING O’ BELLS, SANTA EULALIA, IBIZA, TEL: +34 609 655257
ISPIRTO BAR & RESTAURANT
A cocktail bar and restaurant, Ispirto is situated in the old part of Ibiza
town. Its cosy pavement terrace has comfy sofas and inside you’ll fi nd
a modern design with Oriental details.
The cuisine is a sophisticated fusion of French and Mediterranean
food, with three different options which include a 10-euro daily menu,
creative tapas and a selection of house specialities.
You can sample unusual spirits in the well-stocked bar and the
cocktail list features creative drinks as well as classics.
DJs play a few nights a week and the eclectic music attracts a
cosmopolitan crowd ready for fun. Free wi-fi is available and Ispirto is
open from 11am till 3am.
ISPIRTO BAR, CALLE CONDE ROSELLO, Nº1, IBIZA TOWN, IBIZA (NEXT TO THEATRE PEREIRA),
TEL : +34 971 303990, FACEBOOK: ISPIRTO IBIZA

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FRANCE
NUMBER CRUNCHER
The number of bottles of wine produced
800,000,000 annually in the Bordeaux region.
Bordeaux
EAT: LE BO BAR
You could just get a plate of charcuterie to
go with your choice of red at this wine bar,
but why not indulge in a plate of ilar goria,
tuna axoa, or one of their other delicious,
if unpronounceable, Basque specialities?
8 PLACE ST-PIERRE, TEL: +33 (0)55 679
3820, WWW.LEBOBAR.FR
DRINK: MUSHROOM CAFE
This friendly spot specialises in cocktails:
try the Sudja (mango and dark rum) or
the Vellini (peach nectar and champagne).
Look out for live music and theme nights;
happy hour is from 6pm on Wednesdays.
5 RUE GEORGES BONNAC,
TEL: +33 (0)55 651 3878
STAY: LA MAISON BORD’EAUX
With only six rooms, it’s hard to say if this
is an exclusive B&B or a boutique hotel
(pictured), but whatever it is, it’s lovely.
Beyond the 18th-century courtyard lie
sleek lodgings that combine limestone
walls with vibrant colours. Chauffeured
wine tasting excursions are available.
113 RUE ALBERT BARRAUD, TEL: +33 (0)55
644 0045, WWW.LAMAISONBORD-EAUX.COM
SEE: MUSEE DES BEAUX ARTS
Paintings from the 16th to 20th century
are on display in this grand museum,
created in 1801 at the bequest of
Napoleon himself. The collection
includes works by native legends such as
Delacroix, Corot and Matisse, as well as
Dutch masters including Van Dyck.
20 COURS D’ALBRET, TEL: +33 (0)55 610 2056,
WWW.CULTURE.GOUV.FR/CULTURE/BORDEAUX
FLY TO BORDEAUX FROM FIVE
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING CORK AND PORTO
La Rochelle
EAT: LA TAVERNE DE TASDON
Onion and bacon tart, rib steak, and
roasted cockerel are accompanied
by singular Samurs, Chiroubles and
Chevernys at this no-frills restaurant just
outside the city centre. Owner Jean-Marie
Trichard has good reason to be proud of
his excellent wine list, as does chef Maria
for her culinary know-how.
83 RUE EMILE NORMANDIN,
TEL: +33 (0)54 644 9514
DRINK: CAFE DE LA PAIX
The Belle Epoque lives on in this historic
meeting place, whose decor features
swirls, curlicues and ceiling murals. Sit
down and watch the world go by at an
outdoor table on the Place de Verdun.
54 RUE CHAUDRIER, TEL: +33 (0)54 641 3979
STAY: HOTEL CHAMPLAIN
FRANCE ANGLETERRE
While the name is grandiose, the lodgings
are relatively discreet at these classy digs
in the centre of town. Breakfast is served
in the lovely fl ower garden, which blooms
in a serene interior courtyard.
30 RUE RAMBAUD, TEL: +33 (0)54 641
2399, WWW.HOTELCHAMPLAIN.COM
VISIT: ILE DE RE
Connected to the city by a 2.9 km-long
bridge, this tranquil island (pictured) is
bordered by wide sandy beaches and
laced with bike paths, making it a major
holiday haven for low-key pleasure seekers.
Fortunately, there are plenty of quiet
corners to hide in, even in high season.
TEL: +33 (0)54 609 0055, WWW.ILEDERE.COM
FLY TO LA ROCHELLE FROM FIVE
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING LONDON (STANSTED)
Montpellier
EAT: LE PRE VERT
Stretch out in a lounge chair on the
terrace after a meal in this arty eatery,
located in a gallery-heavy neighbourhood
next to Saint Anne’s Church. Specialising
in light meals and teas, this is also a
happening spot for “le brunch”.
10 RUE ST-ANNE, TEL: +33 (0)46 702 7281
DRINK: CAFE JOSEPH
You don’t have to be a student to enjoy
the vast terrace at this historic café, but
it doesn’t hurt. When the sun is out, head
for the outdoor tables, which spill onto
the vast Place Jean Jaurès. At night, DJs
take over and the party goes on until the
wee hours of the morning.
3 PLACE JEAN JAURES,
TEL: +33 (0)46 766 3195
STAY: HOTEL LE GUILHEM
What was once a 16th-century townhouse
is now a cosy hotel with a lovely garden.
Rooms are modern but decorated with
respect for the building’s long history, and
the pretty views are the icing on the cake.
18 RUE JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU, TEL:
+33 (0)46 752 9090, WWW.LEGUILHEM.COM
SEE: MUSEE FABRE
Until 27 June, this prestigious art museum
will be hosting the works of sculptor
Jean-Antoine Houdon (pictured), who
rendered portraits in marble of many
of the superstars of the Enlightenment,
including Voltaire and Benjamin Franklin.
39 BOULEVARD BONNE NOUVELLE, TEL:
+33 (0)46 714 8300, HTTP://MUSEEFABRE.
MONTPELLIER-AGGLO.COM
FLY TO MONTPELLIER FROM THREE
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING FRANKFURT (HAHN)
CURRENCY EURO
POPULATION 65.4 MILLION
LANGUAGE FRENCH
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GERMANY
NUMBER CRUNCHER
446m
Altenburg
EAT: DUNEWALD
Altenburg’s premier Fischladen, or fi sh
shop, this place doubles up as a friendly
fi shmonger and seafood eatery,
specialising in lunches and early-evening
servings of whatever arrived fresh that day.
2 WEIBERMARKT, TEL: +49 (0)3447 314
000, WWW.DUENEWALD-FISCH.DE
DRINK: ALTENBURG
BREWERY MUSEUM
The Altenburg Brewery was the fi rst
German beer producer in the 1990s to
revive the forgotten handle-catch bottles.
This museum (pictured) documents
centuries of beer-brewing tradition.
20 BRAUEREISTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)3447
31290, WWW.ALTENBURGER-BRAUEREI.DE
SHOP: COLDITZ
Famous for its status as a high-security
prisoner of war camp, Colditz castle,
located 28km from Altenburg, is almost
1,000 years old, and was also previously
used as a sanatorium and psychiatric
hospital. Tours offered daily.
1 SCHLOSSGASSE, TEL: +49 (0)3438 143
777, WWW.SCHLOSS-COLDITZ.COM
SEE: PLAYING CARDS MUSEUM
It’s more than just luck of the draw
that Altenburg Castle should house a
world-class museum dedicated to the art
of playing cards: as the birthplace of the
wacky German card game Skat, in the late
19th century, it all makes sense. Peruse a
collection of decks spanning fi ve centuries.
2-4 SCHLOSS, TEL: +49 (0)3447 512 712,
WWW.ALTENBURG.EU
FLY TO ALTENBURG FROM THREE
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE
The number of kilometres German
commuters travel every day.
Koblenz
EAT: ALT COBLENZ
Situated in Koblenz’s old-town
neighbourhood, this rustic-style German
restaurant is the place to sample regional
specialties. Smoke-free, it’s overfl owing
with typical German Gemütlichkeit.
Reservations recommended.
13 AM PLAN, TEL: +49 (0)261 160 656,
WWW.ALT-COBLENZ.DE
DRINK: WEINGUT GOHLEN
In an area famed for its production of
world-class wines, Weingut Göhlen stands
out. Nestled in the idyllic valley next to
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the rock cellars
and oak barrels leave a lasting impression.
33 MUHLENTAL, TEL: +49 (0)261 77322,
WWW.WEINGUT-GOEHLEN.DE
GO: BURG ELTZ
Like a fairy tale cast in stone, the medieval
Burg Eltz castle is situated 20km from
Koblenz on what was once an important
Roman trading route. In the same family
for 33 generations, its lavishly decorated
rooms, fi lled with antique furniture and
weaponry, are now open to the public.
BURG ELTZ, TEL: +49 (0)267 295 0500,
WWW.BURG-ELTZ.DE
SEE: FESTUNG EHRENBREITSTEIN
Koblenz’s huge Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
(pictured), perched on a hill overlooking
the city on the east side of the River Rhine,
is the largest of its kind in Europe second
only to Gibraltar – and like Gibraltar boasts
of having never been conquered militarily.
FESTUNG EHRENBREITSTEIN, TEL: +49 (0)261
6675 4000, WWW.FESTUNGEHRENBREITSTEIN.DE
FLY TO FRANKFURT (HAHN) FROM 55
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EDINBURGH
Memmingen
STAY: HOTEL FALKEN
This four-star is easy to identify thanks to
its ornate facade and, at only 15 minutes
from the airport, is well placed if you’re
looking to explore Memmingen’s compact
centre. Business suites include steam
rooms, and secure parking is available.
3-5 ROSSMARKT, TEL: +49 (0)8331 94510,
WWW.HOTEL-FALKEN-MEMMINGEN.COM
DANCE: DISKO PARTIZANI
Touring with a full eight-piece band,
former DJ and BBC World Music awardwinner
Shantel is bringing his Disko
Partizani sound and Bucovina Club Band
to the Kaminwerk (pictured) for a night of
Balkan beats on 23 May.
1 ANSCHUTZSTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)8331
991 199, WWW.KAMINWERK.DE
DO: STADTFEST
Memmingen’s annual festival, on 12 June,
is the ideal time to end up getting drunk
under the table by the locals. Don’t miss
this traditional picnic of heavy drinking,
cheerful strangers and lard-smeared
bread, all accompanied by live music.
MEMMINGEN ALTSTADT, TEL: +49 (0)8331
109 190, WWW.WERBEGEMEINSCHAFT-MM.DE/
AKTIVITAETEN/STADTFEST.HTML
SEE: OTTOBEUREN ABBEY
Founded in 764, Ottobeuren Abbey
represents the zenith of German baroque
architecture. Still inhabited by monks, the
building is open to visitors, with concerts
held every Saturday.
1 SEBASTIAN-KNEIPP-STRASSE, TEL: +49
(0)8332 7980, WWW.ABTEI-OTTOBEUREN.DE
FLY TO MEMMINGEN (MUNICH WEST) FROM
14 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING MALAGA
CURRENCY EURO
POPULATION 81.8 MILLION
LANGUAGE GERMAN
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Located on the Greek island of
Rhodes, an ideal location for family
holidays as well as a perfect setting
for a relaxing escape, Sheraton
Rhodes Resort welcomes guests with
gracious Mediterranean hospitality.
Valid from 1st June to 31st July.
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and Breakfast Basis
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Book at Sheraton.com/Rhodes
or call +30 22410 75000
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www.select-restaurant.com
Mr Sotiris Vorrias and the personnel of Tavern SELECT and Gourmet Restaurant STADIUM welcome
you to the beautiful Island of Kos. We wish you a pleasant stay and an unforgettable holiday!
In our Tavern “Select” you will taste the biggest selection of Greek specialties, combined with the extraordinary
view of the ancient Market, in the center of Kos town. (located at the beginning of the famous Bar street)
As another option for Gourmet lovers, in our restaurant “STADIUM” you will experience true gourmet, creative Mediterranean
and International haut cuisine. Stadium is located in one of the most beautiful sea side roads on the way to Marina of Kos.
ENJOY WITH US A DELICIOUS JOURNEY OF TASTES
For reservations and individual orders please contact Mr Sotiris Vorrias,
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GREECE
NUMBER CRUNCHER
The number of inhabited Greek Islands
(there are over 6,000 islands in total).
227
Kos
EAT: PLATANOS
Serving seriously delicious moussaka,
and souvláki straight from the grill, this
informal taverna can be found right next
to a huge plane tree said to have been
planted by Hippocrates, the ancient Greek
physician, who was born here in 460BC.
PLATEIA PLATANOU, TEL: +30 22420 28991
LISTEN: TAM TAM
Head down to this lively beach bar and
relax to the sounds of Greek bouzouki
music. Thatched sun canopies and huge
palm trees give the place lots of character.
There’s a play area for toddlers and a
super cocktail menu for the grown-ups.
MASTICHARI, TEL: +30 69444 37027,
WWW.TAMTAM.GR
STAY: PELOPAS RESORT
This new resort has 50 suites, each
boasting a bright Mediterranean decor
and a whole host of facilities. Guests can
work out in the gymnasium, relax in the
spa, or dine on local cuisine in the taverna.
There’s a kids’ pool and play area, too.
TIGKAKI, TEL: +30 22420 68163,
WWW.PELOPASRESORT.COM
VISIT: ASKLEPIEION
No visit to Kos would be complete without
a trip to the ancient and awesome site of
Asklepieíon (pictured). A healing sanctuary
dating from around the third century BC,
it has well-preserved remains of temples
dedicated to the gods Asklepios and
Apollo, Roman baths and a chapel.
ASKLEPIEION, TEL: +30 22420 29200
(TOURIST OFFICE)
FLY TO KOS FROM FRANKFURT (HAHN)
AND MILAN (BERGAMO)
Rhodes
EAT: ALEXIS RESTAURANT
This atmospheric eatery has been around
since the 1970s. Family-run, it specialises
in seafood and classic local dishes, made
using organic produce from its gardens.
The sargos, a sea-bream type fi sh, comes
highly recommended. Booking advised.
18 SOKRATOUS, OLD TOWN,
TEL: +30 2241 029347
DRINK: VIVEUR WINE BAR
Relax to the sounds of R&B, pop, indie
and Greek rock at this slick wine bar in the
heart of town. Its sophisticated decor of
chrome and stone provides the perfect
setting for its trendy young clientèle.
CORNER OF PLATANOS AND EVRIPIDOU
STREETS, OLD TOWN, TEL: +30 6937 228252,
WWW.VIVEUR.GR
STAY: AMATHUS BEACH HOTEL
For a touch of luxury, check into this
fi ve-star hotel a few kilometres along the
coast from Rhodes Town – the in-house
wellbeing centre and sports amenities
take some beating. There’s also a business
suite, children’s play areas and restaurants.
100 IRAKLIDON AVENUE, IXIA, TEL: +30
2241 089900, WWW.AMATHUS-HOTELS.COM
SEE: PALACE OF
THE GRAND MASTERS
Dominating the “living museum” of
medieval Rhodes, which dates from the
time of the Knights Hospitallers, this replica
of the Knights’ palace (pictured) that once
stood here today houses a museum.
PALACE OF THE GRAND MASTERS, IPPOTON
STREET, OLD TOWN, TEL: +30 2241 025500
FLY TO RHODES FROM MILAN (BERGAMO)
AND PISA (FLORENCE)
Volos
EAT: GIANNAKOS
What this compact taverna lacks in size
it more than makes up for in atmosphere
and generous helpings. Start off with the
taramasalata dip, followed by kleftiko lamb
or keftedes meatballs, or try them all by
having a mezedes of 20 or more dishes.
PLATEIA EPTA, TEL: +30 24210 28730
DRINK: FLO CAFE
Give the ice-cold juice a try or opt for
a Mythos beer at the fashionable Flo Café
on the harbourside. If you fancy a snack
with your drink, try the sea bream scharas,
fresh from the grill, or tasty kalamari with
lemon and a Greek salad.
63 ARGONAFTON, TEL: +30 2421 039283
STAY: VOLOS PALACE
All the best bits of neo-classical
architecture went into the design of this
calmly stylish hotel that looks right over
the Pagasitic Gulf. Rooms are sumptuous
in earthy tones, its business centre is top
notch and the restaurant features fresh
fl owers and crisp white linens.
XENOFONTOS STREET AND THRAKON,
TEL: +30 2421 076501, WWW.VOLOSPALACE.GR
ADMIRE: PAPASTRATOS
Located on the seafront, this former
tobacco warehouse (pictured) has been
given a facelift to become the landmark
of Volos. Surrounded by neo-classical
buildings and looking out over the harbour,
Papastratos is now a cultural centre and
part of the university. Its terrace is where
locals and students come to chill out.
THE ESPLANADE, TEL: +30 2421 023500
FLY TO VOLOS FROM FRANKFURT (HAHN)
AND MILAN (BERGAMO)
CURRENCY EURO
POPULATION 11.3 MILLION
LANGUAGE GREEK
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IRELAND
NUMBER CRUNCHER
155
Cork
The amount of beer, in litres, consumed by the average
Irish person every year, the highest in Europe.
GO: BUTTER MUSEUM
Dating back to 1770, Cork’s butter
exchange was once the largest exporter
of salted butter in the world. The original
exchange closed in 1924, but this quirky
museum (pictured) celebrates butter
in Irish life from medieval times to the
present day. One for the dairy.
O’CONNELL SQUARE, TEL: +353 (0)21
430 0600, WWW.CORKBUTTER.MUSEUM
DRINK: FRANCISCAN
WELL BREWERY
Built on the site of a monastery, this brewpub
is great – though with so much good
beer it’s easy to end up a bit “langered”
(that’s Cork for drunk). The Friar Weisse
rivals anything you’ll fi nd in Germany.
14B NORTH MALL, TEL: +353 (0)21 421
0130, WWW.FRANCISCANWELLBREWERY.COM
STAY: LONGUEVILLE HOUSE
This country pile outside Mallow is one of
Ireland’s fi nest. Rooms are furnished in
old-world style with family heirlooms and
period pieces, while the Presidents’ Room,
William O’Callaghan’s award-winning
restaurant, is worth the visit alone.
MALLOW, TEL: +353 (0)22 47156,
WWW.LONGUEVILLEHOUSE.IE
DO: MEADOWS & BYRNE
Attractive, contemporary furnishings are
the order of the day in this city-centre
emporium. Inside you’ll fi nd lots of Irish
design and crafts including Jerpoint glass
and Shanagarry and Jack O’Patsy pottery.
ACADEMY STREET, TEL: +353 (0)21 427
2324, WWW.MEADOWSANDBYRNE.COM
FLY TO CORK FROM 12 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING DUBLIN AND FARO (ALGARVE)
Dublin
EAT: PABLO PICANTE
A mural of fi ctional Mexican masked
wrestler Pablo Picante is painted inside
this trendy taquiria. Be sure to wrestle
yourself a barbacoa – shredded beef,
refried beans, rice and salsa in a tortilla.
131 LOWER BAGGOT STREET,
WWW.PABLOPICANTE.IE
DRINK: THE PORTERHOUSE
Guinness isn’t the only drink in town. This
friendly microbrewery in the centre of
Dublin produces a wide range of excellent
stouts, ales and lagers. Vegetarians should
stay clear of the Oyster Stout – it really is
made with fresh oysters.
16-18 PARLIAMENT STREET,
TEL: +353 (0)1 679 8847,
WWW.PORTERHOUSEBREWCO.COM
STAY: MORGAN HOTEL
An oasis of calm in Temple Bar, this stylish
boutique hotel (pictured) is a favourite
among fashionistas and musicians.
Rooms are minimalist and chic while the
funky cocktail bar is the perfect place to
start – or end – your night.
10 FLEET STREET, TEL: +353 (0)1 643
7000, WWW.THEMORGAN.COM
GO: FRY MODEL RAILWAY
MUSEUM
This impressive museum on the grounds
of Malahide Castle features handmade
models of more than 300 Irish trains
along with stations, bridges, trams, buses,
barges, boats and even the River Liffey.
MALAHIDE CASTLE, TEL: +353 (0)1 846
3779, WWW.MALAHIDECASTLE.COM
FLY TO DUBLIN FROM 77 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BRISTOL AND MALTA
Kerry
EAT: ASHE’S SEAFOOD BAR
Comfort food is the order of the day in
this smart-but-cosy town-centre seafood
restaurant and wine bar. Chef Sean
Roche’s fi sh pie is legendary among locals
and visitors alike, while the beef and
Guinness stew is the best in town.
MAIN STREET, DINGLE, TEL: +353 (0)66
915 0989, WWW.ASHESSEAFOODBAR.COM
STAY: BENNERS HOTEL
Situated in the centre of the colourful
fi shing port of Dingle, Benners is
something of a Kerry institution. Inside
the elegant 19th-century townhouse
you’ll fi nd surprisingly spacious rooms
at remarkably reasonable rates.
MAIN STREET, DINGLE, TEL: +353 (0)66
915 1638, WWW.DINGLEBENNERS.COM
VISIT: MURPHY’S ICE CREAM
Founded over a decade ago by Seán and
Kieran Murphy, this wonderful ice cream
parlour (pictured) boasts that its produce
is “made with love in Dingle”. Treat yourself,
sit back and watch the world go by.
STRAND STREET, DINGLE, TEL: +353
(0)66 915 2644, WWW.MURPHYSICECREAM.IE
GO: BLASKET ISLANDS
Take the ferry from the mainland to enjoy
Ireland at its wildest and most starkly
beautiful. The Blasket group of islands
were inhabited until 1953, when only 22
residents remained, but nowadays are
home only to sea birds and, occasionally,
Ireland’s favourite dolphin, Fungie.
TEL: +353 (0)66 915 1344,
WWW.DINGLEBAYCHARTERS.COM
FLY TO KERRY FROM SEVEN DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING LONDON (LUTON AND STANSTED)
CURRENCY EURO
POPULATION 4.5 MILLION
LANGUAGE ENGLISH & IRISH GAELIC
Tabhair póg
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OPENING JUNE 12 th 2010
JULIAN BENSON
PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
from
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includes:
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Overnight B&B
+ dinner & show
Bookings: 01 618 5600
Email: reservations@burlingtonhotel.ie
www.burlingtonhotel.ie/celticrising
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The Hotel Tarthesh is a luxurious and peaceful 4 star hotel situated
on the island of Sardinia. Set amidst the lush Italian greenery this
will make for a relaxing, serene and very comfortable break.
Our restaurant will provide you with beautifully local cuisine
and of course, pay a visit to our wine cellar! We would be
delighted to welcome you down here to sample some fine
wine and local dishes in a warm and rustic atmosphere!
MAY-JUNE SPECIAL OFFER
3 nights for the price of 2 from €72.00 pp
Guspini - Sardegna – Italy

PHOTOS: ANDREA MASSERANTI; FONDAZIONE ARENA DI VERONA
For our full route map visit www.ryanair.com TEXT BY JAMES WILLIAMS
Ryanair Two-Minute Guides
ITALY
NUMBER CRUNCHER
138
Brindisi
The number of steps leading to the roof of Milan’s
Duomo, the second-largest cathedral in the world.
EAT: MENHIR
Offering a modern take on Puglian
cuisine, this minimalist restaurant near
the cathedral serves up the likes of grilled
calamari with mozzarella and chard, and
baked sea bass with truffl e mash. There’s
a great choice of wines on offer, too.
18 VIA MARCO PACUVIO, TEL: +39 0831
562 836, WWW.RISTORANTEMENHIR.IT
STAY: MASSERIA IL FRANTOIO
This farmhouse B&B (pictured) boasts
beautiful, rustic rooms set amid an olive
orchard near the town of Ostuni. The
kitchen prepares meals using home-grown
produce, and guests can pick up some of
their speciality olive oils, jams and liqueurs.
SS 16 KM 874, OSTUNI, TEL: +39 0831
330 276, WWW.TRECOLLINE.IT
SEE: ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Browse the Roman statues in togas, Greek
vases and other valuable fi nds at this
treasure trove of a museum. The highlight
is the collection of Hellenistic bronzes and
sculptures found north of Brindisi harbour
in 1992 – a haul of nearly 3,000 pieces.
8 PIAZZA DEL DUOMO,
TEL: +39 0831 565 508
GO: GALLIPOLI
A small fi shing port on the Ionian coast
80km south of Brindisi, Gallipoli is famous
for its pretty seafront. Some of the region’s
best beaches are a short drive away,
while its own sandy stretch is perfect for
a morning dip followed by lunch at one of
the fi sh restaurants nearby.
GALLIPOLI
FLY TO BRINDISI FROM 10 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING BILLUND AND VENICE (TREVISO)
Rome
EAT: DA GINO
Dine alongside politicians and journalists
in this backstreet eatery, situated around
the corner from Piazza del Parlamento.
One of the best places for authentic
Roman cuisine, dishes include osso buco,
gnocchi and abbacchio alla cacciatora
(lamb with garlic and anchovies).
4 VICOLO ROSINI, TEL: +39 066 873 434
DRINK: AL VINO AL VINO
Connoisseurs of fi ne booze will love this
bar specialising in distillati, offering scores
of top-quality whiskies, grappas and other
spirits. There are also over 500 wines to
choose from, which you can sip amid the
contemporary paintings and rustic interior.
19 VIA DEI SERPENTI, TEL: +39 06 485 803
STAY: DAPHNE INN
Friendly staff, affordable rates and a great
location near Via Veneto make this B&B
(pictured) an ideal base for exploring the
city. Rooms come equipped with wi-fi and a
free mobile for your stay, plus super-comfy
Dorelan mattresses and crisp linens.
55 VIA DI SAN BASILIO, TEL: +39 06 8745
0086, WWW.DAPHNE-ROME.COM
SEE: KEATS-SHELLEY HOUSE
High on the list of any tourist itinerary
should be a visit to the former home of
poet John Keats, who died here in 1821.
At the foot of the Spanish Steps, it is
brimming with romantic mementoes,
letters and poems that pay tribute to Keats
and fellow lyricist Percy Shelley.
26 PIAZZA DI SPAGNA, TEL: +39 06 678
4235, WWW.KEATS-SHELLEY-HOUSE.ORG
FLY TO ROME FROM 30 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING IBIZA AND OSLO (TORP)
Verona
EAT: IL DESCO
Exposed timber beams and fi ne art set
the scene for some sumptuous cuisine
at this Michelin-starred restaurant. Dine
on refi ned local dishes such as braised
beef cheek with goose liver, and steamed
seafood with asparagus and passion fruit.
7 VIA DIETRO SAN SEBASTIANO,
TEL: +39 045 595 358, WWW.ILDESCO.COM
STAY: HOTEL GABBIA D’ORO
This 18th-century palazzo in the historic
centre is a world away from modern
designer pads. Rooms at the fi ve-star have
a quirky, olde-worlde feel, with huge beds,
oriental rugs and luxury fabrics.
4A CORSO PORTA BORSARI, TEL: +39 045
800 3060, WWW.HOTELGABBIADORO.IT
SEE: ARENA
Catching an open-air opera, concert
or play at the city’s foremost Roman
landmark (pictured) is a must. In ancient
times, up to 30,000 people would cram
in to watch shows of gladiatorial combat,
while highlights this June include the more
serene Turandot and Carmen.
1 PIAZZA BRA, TEL: +39 045 800 3204,
WWW.ARENA.IT
GO: PARCO DELLE CASCATE
A short drive north from Verona will take
you to these picturesque waterfalls and
hiking trails set amid lush woodland. Along
with the fl ora and fauna, don’t miss the
stunning views of the countryside and farm
buildings made from locally quarried stone.
MOLINA, TEL: +39 045 772 0185,
WWW.PARCODELLECASCATE.IT
FLY TO VERONA (BRESCIA) FROM THREE
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING CAGLIARI
CURRENCY EURO
POPULATION 60.2 MILLION
LANGUAGE ITALIAN
Che
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John & Joan Mc Bride Welcome you to the
Plum Tree Bar & Restaurant.
Serving a blend of Local, Mediterranean & Continental food. In
an informal & friendly setting, al fresco seating available.
We are situated in Qawra within walking distance of most hotels
& 5 mins walk from the bus terminus.
We are open Nov - June 11am till midnight everyday except
Monday & 5pm till midnight all week July - October.
Triq l-imhar, Qawra, Malta. Tel:21575970
www.the-plumtree-malta.com
Great People, Great Food, Great Value....
your r choice of two hotels in Malta
Vertical Thoughts
Morton Feldman and the Visual Arts
31 March - 27 June 2010
Rothko Guston Pollock de Kooning Mondrian
Reinhardt Johns Twombly Rauschenberg Newman
Irish Museum of Modern Art
Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
t 01 612 9900 e info@imma.ie
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Houston. © 1998 Kate Rothko Prizel & Christopher Rothko ARS, NY and DACS, London 2010

PHOTO: VANICSEK PETER
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MALTA
NUMBER CRUNCHER
359
The number of
churches in Malta.
St Julian’s
EAT: BARRACUDA
This seaside restaurant offers incredible
views of the Mediterranean and wonderful
seafood. Plus, as a past haunt of stars
including Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom and
Madonna, you’re in good company. Book
ahead to secure a table on the veranda.
194-195 MAIN STREET, TEL: +356 2133
1817, WWW.WGC-GROUP.COM
DRINK: HUGO’S LOUNGE
Within the busy centre of Paceville,
Malta’s party district, Hugo’s Lounge is a
haven of sophistication and upmarket fun.
The cocktail list is hard to beat, while the
party atmosphere lives on into the wee
hours upstairs at Shadow Lounge.
ST GEORGE’S ROAD, PACEVILLE,
TEL: +356 2138 2264,
WWW.HUGOSLOUNGEMALTA.COM
STAY: HOTEL JULIANI
Just off the island’s pretty St Julian’s
fi shing bay, this is Malta’s only
boutique hotel (pictured). The fourstar
establishment offers luxurious
accommodation in tranquil surroundings,
chic decor and excellent dining options.
12 ST GEORGE’S ROAD, TEL: +356 2138
8000, WWW.HOTELJULIANI.COM
RELAX: MERIDIEN SPA
This indulgent spa offers some wonderful
treatments, including aromatherapy
massages and La Prairie facials. There’s
also a delightful indoor pool perfect for
whiling away the hours in.
39 MAIN STREET, BALLUTA BAY, TEL: +356
2311 0000, WWW.LEMERIDIENMALTA.COM
FLY TO MALTA (LUQA) FROM 19
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BOURNEMOUTH
Valletta
EAT: MALATA
Set in the recently refreshed Palace
Square, this charming eatery offers
French and Mediterranean cuisine, as
well as oodles of atmosphere. Dine in the
500-year-old cellar, or al fresco under the
trees, relaxing to the sounds of live jazz.
PALACE SQUARE, TEL: +356 2123 3967,
WWW.MALATAMALTA.COM
DRINK: THE PUB
This dinky hole-in-the-wall got its 15
minutes of fame when it became the last
drinking spot of actor Oliver Reed before
he died in Malta while fi lming in 1999.
Order a pint and settle down to hear some
anecdotes from affable owner Graham.
136 ARCHBISHOP’S STREET,
TEL: +356 2123 7525
STAY: THE PHOENICIA
This central hotel is an oasis of calm
amid the chaos that beckons beyond its
door. Set in acres of mature gardens with
glorious views, it was even home to royalty
when, in 1949, the then-Princess Elizabeth
and Prince Philip came for a holiday.
THE MALL, TEL: +356 2122 5241,
WWW.PHOENICIAMALTA.COM
SEE: THE GRANDMASTER’S
PALACE
One of the island’s gems, this 16th-century
palace (pictured) was built by the Knights
of St John. Today it houses the offi ces
of the Prime Minister, as well as the
Palace Armoury, with its rich collection of
historical weapons, and the State Rooms.
PALACE SQUARE TEL: +365 2122 1221
FLY TO MALTA (LUQA) FROM 19
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING KRAKOW
Victoria
EAT: IT-TMUN VICTORIA
While it may not look like much from the
outside, this beguiling little restaurant
instantly woos you once you get in the
door. The fare is a Mediterranean mix with
French touches: we love the pork belly for
mains, followed by cinnamon ice-cream.
Private dining also available.
EUROPE STREET, TEL: +356 2156 6667
DRINK: CAFE JUBILEE
This place (pictured) has become a local
institution, with franchises popping up in
Malta and overseas. But this is where it all
began. Inside is dark and cosy, with knickknacks
adorning the walls, and a crowd
that tends to spill out onto the piazza.
6 LIBRARY STREET, TEL: +356 2155 4288,
WWW.CAFEJUBILEE.COM
STAY: DOWNTOWN HOTEL
You’re actually not spoilt for choice when
it comes to places to lay your head in
Gozo’s capital, but this offering is
centrally located and the rates are fair.
The spacious rooms are well-equipped,
with some offering pretty country views.
EUROPE STREET, TEL: +356 2210 8000,
WWW.DOWNTOWN.COM.MT
SEE: THE CITADELLA
Gozo’s walled city, with its winding streets
and historic architecture, was built during
the Aragonese period and refortifi ed by
the Knights in 1599. Today it houses the
island’s cathedral, as well as the Folklore
Museum and Old Prison. The views from
the top are unmissable.
POPE JOHN PAUL II STREET
FLY TO MALTA (LUQA) FROM 19
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING SEVILLE
CURRENCY EURO
POPULATION 410,000
LANGUAGE MALTESE, ENGLISH
Dan
Tqil
Dik
tqila
THIS IS HEAVY SHE’S PREGNANT
Say this… not this.
British
Hotel **
www.britishhotel.com
The British Hotel is the longest established
hotel in Valletta, located in one of the
city’s quaint terraced streets.
This affordable two star, family-ownedand-run-hotel,
overlooks the magnificent
Grand Harbour. Our restaurant, lounge bar
and most of our guest bedrooms offer
panoramic views of this historic
and picturesque harbour.
For lunch or dinner make
sure you head out to our
capital city Valletta for an
excellent meal, a magnificent
view and good old fashioned
customer service.
40, Battery Street
Valletta, MALTA
T.+356 21224730
E.reservations@britishhotel.com
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Adamton House Hotel
Prestwick, Scotland
Since the early 12th century Adamton
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accommodation to suit all budgets. Our
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Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club (5.5miles).
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PHOTO: ST PAULS GALLERY
For our full route map visit www.ryanair.com TEXT BY ED CHAMBERLIN
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UNITED KINGDOM
NUMBER CRUNCHER
The percentage of Britons who claimed to love Marmite, that
famously divisive British condiment, in a recent Guardian poll.
79.7
Birmingham
EAT: PURNELL’S
Close to the top of Birmingham’s
restaurant leaderboard, Purnell’s is the
namesake of chef Glynn Purnell. The
amazing eight-course “Purnell’s Tour”
tasting menu includes Devonshire crab
salad and monkfi sh masala.
55 CORNWALL STREET, TEL: +44 (0)121
212 9799, WWW.PURNELLSRESTAURANT.COM
DRINK: SNOBS NIGHTCLUB
Possibly referring to indie snobs, rather
than your traditional snob, Snobs
Nightclub has long been Birmingham’s
haven for underground, alternative and
northern soul music.
29 PARADISE CIRCUS, TEL: +44 (0)121
643 5551, WWW.SNOBSNIGHTCLUB.CO.UK
STAY: HOTEL DU VIN
What do you do with a disused eye
hospital in an ornately Victorian building?
Why, turn it into a boutique hotel, of
course. With 66 well-appointed rooms,
a spa, gym, the popular Cellar Bar and a
cigar humidor, this is a sight for sore eyes.
25 CHURCH STREET, TEL: +44 (0)121 200
0600, WWW.HOTELDUVIN.COM
SEE: ST PAULS GALLERY
This is your one-stop shop for
contemporary art… literally, since many of
the works on display (pictured) – whether
original or editioned – are for sale. Look
out in particular for works by Andy Warhol,
Picasso and Goldie, plus numerous signed
iconic album artworks.
94-108 NORTHWOOD STREET, TEL: +44 (0)121
236 5800, WWW.STPAULSGALLERY.COM
FLY TO BIRMINGHAM FROM 26
DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING FARO (ALGARVE)
Leeds
EAT: GAUCHO
Where’s the beef? Well, it recently came
to Leeds with the opening of Gaucho’s
(pictured) in March. Sit on cowhide chairs
and wait for a waiter to present you with
the “beef board”, which contains a selection
of some of the fi nest beef in the world.
21-22 PARK ROW, TEL: +44 (0)113 246
1777, WWW.GAUCHORESTAURANTS.CO.UK
DRINK: JAKES BAR
The Facebook page of this vibrant and
friendly bar on Call Lane describes it as
being “in an open relationship”, which is
actually rather fi tting. Don’t leave without
trying a Beefeater Raspberry Collins.
27-33 CALL LANE, TEL: +44 (0)113 243
1110, WWW.JAKESBAR.CO.UK
STAY: 42 THE CALLS
Housed in a former mill, this hotel is
renowned for its slick and understated
comfort. High-speed internet access
comes as standard, while there are fi shing
rods in the river-facing rooms, in case you
fancy catching your own dinner!
42 THE CALLS, TEL: +44 (0)113 244
0099, WWW.THEETONCOLLECTION.
COM/42THECALLS
SEE: THACKRAY
MEDICAL MUSEUM
Those with a taste for the macabre will
love the award-winning Thackray Museum,
which takes you on a journey through the
last 200 years of medicine from Victorian
ailments to pre-anaesthetic surgery.
BECKETT STREET, TEL: +44 (0)113 244
4343, WWW.THACKRAYMUSEUM.ORG
FLY TO LEEDS FROM 17 DESTINATIONS,
INCLUDING KNOCK AND MONTPELLIER
London
EAT: 108 MARYLEBONE LANE
A delight in the heart of London, 108
sources many of its ingredients from
local artisan suppliers. Chef Norman
Farquharson’s classic cuisine includes
the likes of Biggles Sausages served with
mustard mash and cider apple sauce.
108 MARYLEBONE LANE, TEL: +44 (0)20
7969 3900, WWW.108MARYLEBONELANE.COM
DRINK: COQUINE
Aimed at a fashionable crowd, Coquine bar
looks like a futuristic posh living room with
its carpeted fl oors and walls and picture
frames you can step into (pictured).
160 OLD BROMPTON ROAD, TEL: +44 (0)20
7341 7678, WWW.COQUINELONDON.COM
STAY: MANDEVILLE HOTEL
The Mandeville, always a luxurious
place to lay your hat, has ratcheted up
the decadence with an ingenious range
of cocktails in its deVigne bar, plus the
introduction of the famous Rowley’s
entrecôte steak – from the nearby
restaurant of the same name – to the
menu of their deVille restaurant.
8-14 MANDEVILLE PLACE, TEL: +44 (0)20
7935 5599, WWW.MANDEVILLE.CO.UK
SEE: BELMONT CHILDREN’S FARM
With its menagerie of pigs, goats, owls
and alpacas, this place allows you to give
your city-slicker kid a taste of a more
traditional and important side of life.
THE RIDGEWAY, SHEEPWASH POND,
MILL HILL, TEL: +44 (0)20 8959 3308,
WWW.BELMONTFARM.CO.UK
FLY TO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND
STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS
ACROSS THE RYANAIR NETWORK
CURRENCY POUND
POPULATION 62 MILLION
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
Weather’s
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It won’t
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Say this… not this.
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40H
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Just 11 minutes
from the airport to the city
*Source: Business Traveller magazine, January 2010
Free Entrance
8h00 Sat 24h00 Sun
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Cantabria
If there is one thing that defines the
geography and appearance of Cantabria it
is the variety of landscapes. This variety is
due to the concentration of high mountains,
deep valleys and a sheer coastline in an area of
little more than 5,000 km 2 .
So stunning is the landscape of this region
that despite occupying only a small area in
central northern Spain, it gives its name to two
geographical features that define the Iberian
Peninsula on this flank: the Cordillera Cantábrica
(mountain rauge) and the Cantabrian Sea.
It is a harsh, yet beautiful land, worked by
the hand of man for hundreds of thousands of
years; however still being a valuable habitat for
local vegetation and wildlife. It is a land of mist
and water, in which the brilliant light, filtered by
infinite clouds, paints an incredible concert of
green on the rocks and cliffs.
Natural Parks
The Net of Natural Protected Spaces from
Cantabria is integrated by 37 spaces. Of them, one is
National Park (Picos de Europa) and six are Natural
Parks (Liencres’s dunes, Saja-Besaya, Oyambre,
The Peña Cabarga Massif, The Asón Heights and
Santoña’s Marshes, Victoria and Joyel).
RYANAIR INFLIGHT PROMOTION
In the North of Spain
The curious, sensitive and knowledgeable
traveller will find in Cantabria an infinite
number of alternatives with which to turn the
exploration of this land into an unforgettable
personal experience.
Active tourism
One of the main Jacobean routes, the
Northern Camino of Santiago along the Coast,
crosses Cantabria from east to west. Apart from
this, you can go for walks in the region, following
routes marked with internationally recognised
indications or the ‘Green Routes’ and discover
an ideal destination to practise adventure
sports such as canoeing, rafting, paragliding,
horse riding, water skiing or bungee-jumping.
Beaches
Up to 90 beaches of fine and white sand
along the 220 kilometres coastline of Cantabria
are one of the main tourist attractions in the
Spanish region. Larges, small, urban or rural;
peaceful and protected or open to the bay of
Biscay, most of these beaches are located
near towns that provide a wideranging offer of
accomodation and other infrastructures.
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TRY A CITY BREAK
WITH A TWIST!
Between the Oslo Fjord and the snow clad hills
of the Oslo forests lies the Norwegian capital.
easy access to outdoor activities
gives visitors opportunities for a
unique city break. Try skiing in
the famous Holmenkollen, see the
original Viking ships and go to a concert all in
the same day.
THE CAPITAL OF SKIING
Skiing enthusiasts do not have to head to the
mountains for a wintry holiday.
During the Oslo winter months you can combine
the buzz of a capital city with good skiing,
fresh air and tranquil forests. In less than 20
minutes from the busy city streets you arrive in
untouched nature. More than 2,000 kilometres
of prepared cross-country ski-trails bring
you deep into the peaceful forests, known as
“Marka” to Norwegians. If feeling a little tired
or cold, more than 60 cosy cabins welcomes
you in for a drink of hot chocolate in front of
an open fi re. In Holmenkollen you will also fi nd
a modern alpine ski centre with plenty of challenges,
the Oslo Winter Park Tryvann. Oslo is
probably the only capital in the world where
you will see people on the metro carrying skis
on their shoulders. And after some fun in the
snow you can head downtown to what is probably
the largest après-ski in the world.
PHOTOS: C.H./BJØRN EIRIK ØSTBAKKEN/INNOVATION NORWAY, NANCY BUNDT/IN The combination of city life and
RYANAIR INFLIGHT PROMOTION
RYGGE OSLO – ET NATURLIG STED Å
STARTE FOR FJORDEVENTYRET
Selv om Oslofjorden er imponerende, kan den
ikke sammenlignes med de verdensberømte
fjordene på Vestlandet. Under et besøk i Norge
er det nesten et must å besøke fjordområdet
Unesco kaller verdens vakreste turistdestinasjon.
Det aller enkleste og raskeste er å ta
fl yet fra Rygge til Bergen. Da befi nner du deg i
umiddelbar nærhet til fjordeventyret.
BENYTT SJANSEN TIL Å SE NORDLYSET
Med fl y fra Rygge tar det to timer til Tromsø,
hovedstaden i det arktiske Norge. I perioder
under vinteren går solen aldri opp og det magiske
nordlyset tar over. Er du heldig vil du få se
dette mystiske og utrolige fenomenet. Les mer
om nordlyset på visitnorway.com
MFOR MER REISEINFORMASJON OM OSLO:
VISITOSLO.COM AND RYG.NO
Fly with Ryanair to Rygge Oslo
– 45 minutes from city centre
WHAT TO DO IN
WINTER OSLO?
Try cross-country skiing in the
vast Oslo ”Marka”. Thousands
of kilometres with tranquil ski
slopes await you, some even with
fl oodlights.
Go downhill skiiing at Tryvann
Winter Park. You can hire equipment
or learn how to ski at the Ski School.
See the world’s two best-preserved
wooden Viking ships built in the 9th
century at the Viking Ship Museum.
Visit the amazing Vigeland
Sculpture Park, which is the life
work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland
(1869-1943) with more than 200
sculptures in bronze, granite and
cast iron.
Visit Oslo’s new Opera House
opened on 12 April 2008. It is the
home of the Norwegian Opera and
Ballet, and the spectacular building
has a fabulous location by the
seaside.
Eat and drink at the many great
restaurants and cafees, or check out
the pulsating nightlife.
An hour drive outside Oslo you can
visit the Old City in Fredrikstad, with
its magnifi cent fortress.

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THE MOST PUNCTUAL
AIRLINE, WITH THE FEWEST
CANCELLATIONS AND LOST BAGS
RYANAIR’S CUSTOMER
SERVICE STATISTICS
Ryanair is committed to publishing its customer
service statistics each month, which showed again
in February that Ryanair is No. 1 for customer
service and the most punctual airline in Europe,
beating easyJet every week since 2003.
CUSTOMER SERVICE STATISTICS
FEBRUARY 2010 (31,000 FLIGHTS)
On-time fl ights 83%
Complaints per 1,000 pax 0.86
Baggage complaints per 1,000 pax 0.23
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.
THE BEST PUNCTUALITY AND
THE FEWEST LOST BAGS
The latest published on-time statistics of the Association
of European Airlines for 2009 again prove that Ryanair is
the No. 1 on-time major airline in Europe.
RYANAIR NO. 1 ON-TIME
MAJOR AIRLINE IN EUROPE*
AIRLINE RANKING %
Ryanair 1 93
Lufthansa 2 85
Air France 3 83
British Airways 3 83
Aer Lingus 4 82
Iberia 5 70
easyJet 6 RTP
MAJOR AIRLINES FOR
FEWEST LOST BAGS*
AIRLINE RANKING BAGGAGE LOST
per 1,000 passengers
Ryanair 1 0.36
Lufthansa 2 11
British Airways 3 16
TAP 4 17
Air France 5 19
easyJet RTP
Aer Lingus RTP
*Source: Ryanair, Aer Lingus, easyJet and Association of European Airlines
published statistics (2009) RTP = Refused to Publish
HOW DO WE COMPARE?
STATISTICS
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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Buy delicious snacks and drinks, plus gifts for your loved ones
Getting to your destination:
When you book your fl ights on www.ryanair.
com, don’t forget all Ryanair tickets can now
be changed, subject to payment of a change
fee and the difference in fare between your
original booking and the lowest fare on the
fl ight you want to change to. Ryanair.com still
offers the best value in car hire and hotels at
all of our destinations and you can book travel
insurance online before you fl y.
Since you’re booking online, why not take
advantage of Ryanair’s new credit card to
make your purchase? You’ll fi nd full details
online at www.ryanair.com. And you continue
to save money with our fi nancial services,
which include mortgages, loans, life, motor
and home insurance. Don’t forget to register
for our email updates with news on special
offers from our partners, new routes and, of
course, the cheapest fl ights.
TRAIN: If you are travelling into central London
we carry hugely discounted rail tickets on board,
giving you signifi cant savings on platform prices.
Ask crew for available tickets on board!
GREAT
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AMAZING DEALS ON
FOOD, FRAGRANCES
AND GIFTS
PHONE: Need to call home? Our starfi sh call
cards are available to purchase on most fl ights
in denominations of €10. Ask the crew and save
on those international charges today!
BUS: Terravision Coach Tickets are sold on
board our fl ights to various destinations. Ask
cabin crew for more details.
From plane to train, it’s the fastest way to London
There’s no faster way between Stansted Airport and central London.
Save time and money, buy your discounted Stansted Express train tickets
from the cabin crew now.
ALLERGY ADVICE: Please note that food items sold onboard may contain nuts or traces of nuts.
Cafe 136
Luxury Gifts 139
Kids Shop 141
Ryanair Gifts 143
Men’s Fragrances 145
Women’s Skincare 148
Clarins Products 149
Women’s Beauty 151
Bourjois Makeup 153
YSL Products 155
Dior Products 157
Women’s Fragrances 159
TOP BRANDS
We have made it our
business to bring you all
the latest fragrances from
the designer perfume
houses including Hot
Water by Davidoff and
Lola by Marc Jacobs. We
also carry several travel
exclusives not available
on the high street.
TAX-FREE PRICES!
We have kept all our gift s
and designer fragrances
at tax-free prices, saving
you over 20% on high
street prices. All prices
are in euros.
HOW TO PAY FOR PURCHASES
For your convenience
we accept all major
currencies, MasterCard
and Visa credit cards.
Rates available.
Ryanair does not accept
cheques or travellers
cheques on board.
Passengers are asked
to check their change/
credit card receipt and
purchases at the time of
receipt as errors cannot
be rectifi ed aft er the
fl ight. Due to customs
regulations, goods may not
be exchanged on board.

CAFE
Delicious snacks
& drinks
SOFT DRINKS
& JUICES
SOFT DRINKS &
JUICES (selection available)
150ml
€1.80
FRUIT SHOOT
€2.00
BRITVIC J20
275ml
€2.50
MYSMOOTHIE
250ml
€2.50
LIPTON ICE TEA
250ml
€2.50
NEW!
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ENERGY SHOT
€3.00
REFRESHING
WATER
500ml
€3.00
RED BULL
250ml
€3.50
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HOT DRINKS SWEETS
CHOCOLATE
ALCOHOL
SAILE & SABGA
GOURMET ESPRESSO
Black, frothy and creamy
€3.00
SAILE & SABGA
GOURMET HOT
CHOCOLATE, ESPRESSO,
CAPPUCCINO, TEA &
COFFEE
€3.00
BEER
(selection available)
€4.50
KOPPARBERG
PEAR CIDER
€5.00
BUY
ONE GET
ANY OTHER
FREE!
BULLSEYE BAGGIES
Brandy, gin, rum, vodka or whisky.
25ml
€5.50
SAILE & SABGA
PREMIUM WINES
A choice of either red Merlot
or white Chardonnay.
18.7cl
€5.95
GREAT
SAVINGS!
SPARKLING SAVE ¤1 ON
WINE
SPARKLING
€6.00
WINE!
MENTOS
MINTS
€1.50
CHUPA
CHUPS BAG
€2.00
JELLY BEANS
€3.00
HARIBO
STARMIX/
GOLDBEARS
160g bag
€3.00
NATURAL PARTY
JELLIES
175g bag
€3.00
MALTESERS®/
M&M’S®
THE BIG PACK
175g bag
€3.50
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CHOCOLATE
FINGERS
€1.00 NEW!
GALAXY BUBBLES
€1.00
GALAXY KING SIZE
€1.50
TWIX® 2 FINGER
€1.00
SNICKERS DOUBLE/
MARS® DOUBLE
€1.50
CADBURY DAIRY MILK
€1.00
TIMEOUT
€1.00
BOUNTY
€1.00
BALISTO ®
MUESLI BAR
€1.50
MARYLAND
COOKIES
€1.50
MARS®
MUFFIN
€2.00
WALKERS
SHORTBREAD
BISCUITS
€1.50

NEW!
CEREAL AND
MILK ONLY
€1.50!
SAVOURY
SNACKS
NEW!
CRACKER
AND CHEESE
€1.00
TGIF POTATO
SKINS
Bacon and Cheddar
€1.50
PEPERAMI
€1.50
BOXERCHIPS
€1.80
SALTED PEANUTS
€2.00
BLUEBERRY
MUFFIN
€2.00
MINI CHEDDARS
€2.00
PRINGLES
€2.20
SNACK AND DIP
TORTILLA
€3.00
FORTUNE COOKIES
€3.00
SNACK PACK
Cheese, crackers, crisps
and a mini mars!
€5.00
FRESH FOOD
FROM ONLY €2.50
CEREAL AND MILK
€1.50
PASTRIES
€2.50
SANDWICHES
Different varieties
available, just ask the
crew.
€3.00 / €4.50
BATCHELORS
CUP A SOUP
Selection available
€3.60
CHEESEBURGER
WITH RELISH
Selected fl ights only
€5.00
HOT BREAKFAST
€5.00
ALL-DAY
BREAKFAST BAP
€5.00
CHILLI CON CARNE
€5.00
HOT PIZZA
€5.00
PANINI
Two varieties
available
€5.00
NEW!
STEAK BAGUETTE
€7.00
NEW!
FRESH HOT
DISH OF THE DAY
Please ask the crew.
€7.00
FRESHLY
MADE
SANDWICHES
FROM ONLY
€3
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For brilliant presents starting at
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LUXURY GIFTS
Watches and jewellery
1 AVIATOR LADIES WATCH
This gorgeous ladies Aviator watch has a silver crystal
set dial with calendar, interchangeable black and
white silicon straps, is water resistant to 10 ATM and
comes with a two year international warranty.
€86.00
4 PIERRE CARDIN BANGLE *3
Three exquisite crystal set bangles in yellow gold,
rose gold and rhodium plating. These hypoallergenic
bangles come in a compact gift box with a one year
international warranty.
€21.00
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2 AVIATOR GENTS WORLD TIME PILOT WATCH
Chronograph quart movement, luminous hands, calendar
display and rotating inner world time bezel. Integrated
black leather strap and stainless steel case. Water resistant
to 10ATM. Two year international warranty.
€91.00
5 PIERRE CARDIN BRACELET AND
NECKLACE SET
This hypoallergenic necklace and bracelet set features
rhodium plated balls and comes with a free pair of
stud earrings and a one year international warranty.
€31.00
2
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3 BREO ROAM WATCH
Breo Sport’s multi-functional Roam watch is a
statement of design and quality. Comfortable on the
wrist it’s achieving celebrity status in both the sport
and fashion world.
€10.00
3
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Enjoy.
Nyköping – a coastal town with a sea breeze
just 7 minutes from Stockholm Skavsta airport,
one hour south of Stockholm, Sweden.

1 JUST GIRL WATCH
A gorgeous girly watch featuring a
selection of 11 coloured bezels and straps
to match any outfi t. The bezels and straps
are made for easy switching and the
watch comes with international warranty.
€21.00
3
KID’S SHOP
Keep the kids entertained
3 BARBIE MINIATURE
FRAGRANCE SET
Feel as special as a princess!
€15.00
2 JUST BOY WATCH
This quartz watch comes with a white dial
football motif and luminous hands on a
blue canvas strap with velcro fastening.
Comes with two black sweatbands, a key
ring and international warranty.
€21.00
4 HELLO KITTY FRAGRANCE
A trendy new perfume the Hello Kitty
way! 60ml
€21.00
4
NEW!
5
5 M&M’S TRAVEL LOCK
M&M’s Character locks that are all Travel
Sentry System approved.
€5.00
1
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6
2
6 LUGGAGE TAGS
3PC SET
3D rubberised luggage tags.
€6.00
NEW!

RYANAIR

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1 RADIO-CONTROLLED
PLANE
Test your skills as a pilot.
€22.00
6 RYANAIR LANYARD
Keep hold of your valuable
items.
€5.00
1
5
NEW!
2
2 AIRPORT PLAY SET
Everything you need to create
your very own Ryanair airport.
€10.00
7 TRAVEL ADAPTOR
Universal travel adaptor plug, for
use in most countries worldwide.
€10.00
3
3 FUN PLANE KEYRING
Fun plane keyring with engine
sound and fl ashing lights.
€5.00
8 VALRHONA CHOCOLATE
Used by top chefs, try the natural
taste of six Valrhona recipes here!
€3.00
GIFT SHOP
Travel gifts and gadgets
9
6
4 FUN PLANE
Fun plane with fl ashing lights
and noises.
€11.00
9 SMOKELESS
CIGARETTES
Tastes like the real thing!
€6.00
GIFT SHOP | SKY SHOP
4
7
10
5 1:200 SCALE AIRCRAFT
Take home your very own
Boeing 737 aircraft.
€12.00
10 GLOW PEN
Brighten up your day with
our Ryanair light pen
€9.00
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MALTA & GOZO: so many special experiences...
A short trip to a
long history
Enter Neolithic temples older
than the Pyramids. Walk inside
the fortifi ed ancient city of
Mdina and explore the magnifi
cent capital city Valletta, a
World Heritage Site built by
the Knights of Malta in the 16th
century. Be impressed with
the Co-Cathedral of St. John’s,
and gaze at the only signed
Caravaggio in the world. Live
7,000-years of history.
Gozo: The Magic of
Calypso’s Isle
The smaller sister island of
Malta that’s just 20 minutes
away by ferry. From splendid
spas to fantastic dive spots, the
island off ers perfect snorkeling,
bike trails, dramatic landscape,
beaches and colourful events
to its visitors. A wide range of
accommodation is available, as
well as a growing selection of
luxury converted farmhouses.
Sail into adventure.
Experience the unforgettable
Coastal walks along cliff s or
sandy beaches, on horseback,
or on a mountain bike.
Malta off ers almost any sport
under the sun. Tackle the islands’
famed cliff s for rock
climbing and the best scuba
diving off er in the Mediterranean.
Or perhaps a sailing trip
around the islands to fi nd your
own small bay of tranquility.
The Mediterranean’s best kept secret
www.visitmalta.com
No better place to learn
English
A twist of fate over 160 years
ago gave Malta its status as an
English-speaking nation.
So whether you’re brushing up
your English conversation or
keen to follow a programme
tailored to your profession,
Malta has a choice of over 40
English language centres to
cater for you; each with its own
approach and atmosphere.

1
GREAT
SAVINGS!
BUY NOW & BEAT
THE HIGH STREET
PRICES
1 ARMANI CODE MAN
This eau de toilette combines a citron
cocktail with soft notes of olive tree
blossom. 50ml
€37.00
5 ARMANI MINIATURES
Sophisticated, mysterious and sensual. A
unique collector’s set of the entire Giorgio
Armani men’s fragrance range.
€29.00
9 JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER LE MALE
A fougère-oriental harmony. A fresh,
sexy fragrance, combining power and
sensuality. 75ml
€37.00
2
5
2 ARMANI DIAMONDS HE
Cedar wood with an unexpected
accord of cocoa. A perfect fragrance
for a promising socialite. 50ml
€36.00
6 BIM WHITE EDITION
With notes of blood orange, black pepper
and vetiver, this musky yet surprisingly fresh
scent is free-spirited and casual. 40ml
€29.00
10 YSL LA NUIT DE L’HOMME
A fragrance with the freshness of
cardamom, the sophistication of cedar
and the sensuality of coumarin. 60ml
€40.00
3 ARMANI AQUA DI GIO MEN
An invitation to escape. This aquaticfl
oral scent offers a sensation of
freshness and vitality. 50ml
€40.00
MEN’S FRAGRANCES | SKY SHOP
MEN’S
FRAGRANCES
Fragrances for the man about town
8 9 10
3
6
7 PAUL SMITH MEN
Combines the fresh citrus notes of
bergamot with rosemary and the spices
of nutmeg and cardamom. 50ml
€23.00
7
4 BECKHAM SIGNATURE
STORY FOR HIM
Embodies David’s look and spirit in a
woody aromatic fragrance. 50ml
€27.00
8 LACOSTE CHALLENGE
Opening with citrus notes, lavender and
ginger, with a solid woody base giving it a
modern yet distinguished personality. 50ml
€24.00
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PRICES
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1 DOLCE & GABBANA
THE ONE FOR MEN
Developed on the harmony of tobacco
with boisé notes. 50ml
€37.00
5 ISSEY MIYAKE
POUR HOMME
A fresh, spicy and woody fragrance. A
pure and modern universe. 75ml
€36.00
9 PACO RABANNE 1 MILLION
Fresh and sparkling with a note of
grapefruit, mint and blood orange, found on
a heart of rose oil and cinnamon. 50ml
€33.00
5
2 CAROLINA HERRERA 212
FOR MEN
212 For Men reveals a masculine fragrance,
different, surprising and attractive. 50ml
€33.00
6 GIVENCHY GENTLEMAN
A distinguished and vigorous fragrance
for a man who is sure of his seductive
appeal. 50ml
€33.00
10 DIESEL ONLY THE BRAVE
Be brave, be yourself, live your life like a
man, to leave your trace with the new
masculine scent from Diesel. 50ml
€36.00
2
3 ETERNITY SUMMER MAN
Capture the beauty of a beach at fi rst light
in this zesty blend of kumquat, bergamot,
spicy cardamom and cedar leaf. 100ml
€27.00
7 KYLIE INVERSE FOR MEN
A fresh, amber oriental, this fragrance
offers surprising masculine notes that
are strong yet sensitive. 50ml
€26.00
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MEN’S FRAGRANCES
Fragrances for the man about town
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4 DAVIDOFF HOT WATER
A fresh oriental fragrance and the perfect
seduction weapon for men. For an
addictive, erotic and warm scent. 60ml
€29.00
8 VERSACE POUR HOMME
The Versace Pour Homme man
communicates his passionate character
through a masculine fragrance. 50ml
€36.00
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WOMEN’S SKINCARE
Travel beauty products
1 2 3
1 L’OCCITANE NOURISHING CREAM
All the benefi ts of shea butter to nourish and
repair dry and damaged hands and feet.
75ml each
€21.00
2 ELIZABETH ARDEN 8-HOUR
ESSENTIALS TRIO PACK
Classic Skin protectant moisturiser 30ml, teamed
with a 75ml hand cream and free lip balm.
€24.00
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3 LANCÔME TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
A complete routine including Hydra Zen Neurocalm
comprises, 30ml moisturising cream, 50ml comforting
cleansing milk and a 50ml comforting toner for dry skin.
€24.00

CLARINS
PRODUCTS
Travel beauty products
1
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1 CLARINS MULTI-ACTIVE DAY CREAM
The expert skin care to correct early wrinkles,
thanks to the action of Ambiaty extract, with a
soft and melting texture and no oily effect. 50ml
€35.00
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a day cream that helps your skin fight the stresses
of a busy lifestyle with two new powerful plant ingredients:
stimulating Ambiaty leaf extract, a remarkably potent
plant from Madagascar and protective antioxidant
Hesperidin, an orange peel extract, encapsulated in Clarins
Multi-Lamellins all-day time release system. You will
love the fresh, delicious texture. Smoother, protected,
moisturized and brighter, your skin will look
younger, longer.
MULTI-ACTIVE DAY Early wrinkle correction cream,
the new age-fighting solution from Clarins Laboratories,
the European leader in luxury skin care, with
over 50 years of Skin Spa experience... caring for you.
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This irresistible creamy white mousse with moisturiser
and SPF15 protection develops an incredibly natural and
perfect tan without leaving any traces or dry skin. 125ml
€20.00
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3 CLARINS FLASH BALM
This beauty balm immediately eliminates signs of
fatigue leaving features smoother, more rested and
youthful looking. 50ml
€24.00
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1
1 GIVENCHY PRISMISSIME MAT & GLOW
Nine different colours in a single palette for a radiant,
luminous complexion!
€25.00
4 GIVENCHY LASH PEARLS
This liquid dots on to the end of your lashes and dries
to form tiny little sparkly jewels on your lash tips!
€20.00
5
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3
2 GIVENCHY PHENOMEN’EYES MASCARA
Try the new revolutionary mascara, with its totally
new and patented brush!
€19.00
5 LANCÔME ABSOLU VOYAGE PALETTE
Enjoy the Best of Lancôme make-up in an all-in-one
palette with a choice of nude and harmonious shades.
€41.00
2
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3 GIVENCHY MAKEUP PALETTE
This compact contains everything that a jetsetter
needs to keep herself looking fresh.
€36.00
6 LANCÔME MINERAL BRONZER
Enhances your skin with a sun-kissed colour and keeps the
skin hydrated, comfortable and smooth for more than 8 hrs.
€28.00
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1 BOURJOIS SO LAQUE NAILS TRENDY
Dress your nails in vinyl for maximum shine for up to seven
days with So Laque Ultra Shine, three pure, lacquered
shades in fuchsia, bright red and blue-violet with no sparkles
or shimmer for super smooth and radiant colour.
€16.00
4 BOURJOIS SMOKY EYES BROWN 3 PACK
For the ultimate smoky look try our iconic eye-shadow
containing three colours and a step-by-step makeup class
Fine, soft and blendable for a luminous result there’s also
an integrated mirror and precise applicator.
€19.00
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2 BOURJOIS 3D SPARKLY LIP GLOSS 3 PACK
Get 3D shine and ultra sparkly super glossy lips in
three delicious pink shades with our mineral complex
and antioxidant formula for the perfect pout that’s good
for your lips too! Light medium and dark pink shades.
€21.00
5 BOURJOIS JET SETTER ESSENTIALS
Look like a star with these jetsetter treats! Use our Brush
Concealer to cover those bags after your journey, our
Illuminating Touch to give your cheekbones a healthy glow,
and our Gloss Menthol for a cool breath sensation.
€21.00
2
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3 BOURJOIS 1001 LASHES MASCARA
Intensify your eyes with this must-have mascara. The
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duo kohl’s white tip illuminates the inner lower
eye rim and the black tip creates impact to the lash lines.
€16.00
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YVES SAINT LAURENT
Treat yourself to the biggest names
1
1 YSL ALL FOR EYES
The winning trio to obtain a glamorous, intense and
long-lasting look in the wink of an eye.
€42.00
4 YSL FRENCH MANUCURE
A clever duo of portable pens particularly easy to use,
for instantly well-manicured, smooth and glossy nails.
€31.00
4
2
5
2 YSL PARISIENNE
The perfume of ultra femininity, warmed by the touch
of the man who embraced her. 50ml
€50.00
5 YSL TOP SECRETS
A brand new technique in skincare, inspired by the
beauty secrets of top models and professionals.
€36.00
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3 YSL MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS
Yves Saint Laurent’s best-selling mascara, indipensable
for a deep look without a hint of artifi ce.
€22.00
6 YSL RADIANT TOUCH
A travel pen-brush to add a touch of radiance to
your skin anytime of the day.
€23.00
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1 MISS DIOR CHERIE L’EAU
Orange essence, a gardenia accord and white musk
give this fresh and sparkling fl oral composition a
sensuality as joyful as the promise of happiness. 50ml
€48.00
4 LES PARFUMS
Includes Miss Dior Chérie, Dolce Vita Eau de Toilette,
J’adore, Hypnotic Poison Eau de Parfum and Dior
Addict 2 Eau de Toilette in an elegant case.
€39.00
5
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DIOR
PRODUCTS
Enjoy the finer things in life
3
6
2 J’ADORE
The fl uid curves of the emblematic bottle give rise to
the opulence of a fruity-fl oral bouquet – a fresh accord
of Ylang-Ylang, vibrant roses and jasmine. 50ml
€62.00
5 FAHRENHEIT TRAVEL KIT
All the elegance of Dior’s masculine fragrance in an
exclusive travel-sized set, that features Fahrenheit Eau de
Toilette Spray 50ml and a 25g Stick Deodorant as a gift.
€43.00
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3 DIOR ADDICT LIP MAXIMIZER
This all-in-one formula offers the radiance of a gloss and
the effectiveness of a balm. The lips are smooth, luscious on
application, moisturized and plumped-up in just two weeks.
€25.00
6 DIOR SUN COUTURE PALETTE
Convenient and elegant, for an instant shimmering and
sun-kissed glow, anywhere, anytime all year long! This
complete set is the must-have for all women on the move.
€44.00
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WOMEN’S
FRAGRANCES
A selection of fine fragrances
NEW!
1
1 LOLA BY MARC JACOBS
Sexy, playful, provocative... Lola is
a warm fl oral bouquet, irresistibly
alluring, an intoxicating swirl of rich
layers with a signature note of the
fuchsia peony. Bold and creative. 30ml
€29.00
3
NEW!
2 DAISY BY MARC JACOBS
A sparkling fl oral bouquet, a fragrance
that transports you to a place where
positive meets playful and all is sunny
happy and free! Daisy by Marc Jacobs
brings a smile to your face. 50ml
€35.00
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3 CK ONE SUMMER
Capturing the spirit and energy of a
fun-fi lled summer, this is a fragrance of
succulent pear and mandarin wrapped in
the comforting sensation of suntan lotion
on warm skin. Fresh, enticing fun. 100ml
€23.00
2
4
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4 BLUE GLOW BY JENNIFER LOPEZ
A lush scent of mouth-watering fruits
mingled with sumptuous fl orals wrapped
in warm, sensual woods. A sexy wearable
anklet adorns the bottle as a personal
touch from Jennifer. 50ml
€18.00
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1 JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER
CLASSIQUE
A fl oral-oriental harmony. A deliciously
sensual delight. 50ml
€47.00
4 BOSS ORANGE
An uplifting burst of sweet apples,
white fl owers and orange blossom,
sandalwood and olive wood. 50ml
€33.00
7 BEYONCE HEAT
This fl oral, fruity, woody perfume
features rare, sensual fl owers and is
both feminine and irresistible. 50ml
€26.00
7
1
3
4
2
8
2 JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER
MA DAME
Orange zest, fresh rose sparkling with a
fl ash of grenadine. 50ml
€47.00
5 VIVA LA JUICY
Wild berries and mandarin. Honeysuckle,
gardenia and jasmine. Amber, caramel,
vanilla, sandalwood and praline. 50ml
€43.00
8 STELLA NUDE
The intimate encounter of a tender
rose, grey amber and precious vanilla.
50ml
€40.00
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WOMEN’S
FRAGRANCES
A selection of fine fragrances
9
5
3 GIVENCHY VERY IRRESISTIBLE
Be audacious with this feminine bouquet
of roses. Plus, get a free miniature
travel-size spray. 50ml & 15ml
€38.00
6 LACOSTE LOVE OF PINK
LACOSTE Love of Pink combines zesty
ingredients, softened by a fl oral heart and a
sensual woody, musky dry down. 50ml
€33.00
9 BECKHAM SIGNATURE
STORY FOR HER
Sweet, sparkling top notes of peach,
bitter orange and kumquat. 50ml
€27.00
6
FRAGRANCE
ATOMISER
Handy travel atomiser
€10.00
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10 VINTAGE BY KATE MOSS
Like Kate, Vintage has an enduring
style and elegance that is destined to
captivate men and women alike. 50ml
€28.00
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WOMEN’S
FRAGRANCES
6
1 DOLCE & GABBANA – THE ONE
Opens with an exciting, modern
interpretation of fresh fruits, followed
by the scent of white fl owers. 50ml
€46.00
3 EMPORIO ARMANI DIAMONDS
Fruity (lychee and raspberry), fl oral (rose,
freesia and lily), woody (vetiver, cedar
wood and patchouli) and amber. 50ml
€38.00
7 COUTURE BY KYLIE
The essence of Kylie’s elegance is
captured in a feminine and contemporary
fl oral musk. 50ml
€28.00
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2 GIORGIO ARMANI CODE LADY
Armani Code is like an embroidery on
your very skin. Orange blossom is the
fragrance’s guiding light. 50ml
€40.00
4 PAUL SMITH EXTREME LADIES
A sensual, sophisticated and modern
blend of oriental and fl oral scents that
leaves a lasting impression. 50ml
€24.50
8 BRITNEY SPEARS CIRCUS
Nothing is what it seems with Circus, a
scent of seductive sensuality, luscious fruits,
tempting fl orals and creamy musks. 50ml
€21.00
4
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9
5 DIESEL SHE UNLIMITED
Fuel For Life Unlimited opens with
lemon, mandarin, guava and violets,
then jasmine and spicy lilies. 50ml
€34.00
9 CAROLINA HERRERA 212 SEXY
Voluptuous and profound, the perfect
fragrance for an evening full of intrigue,
mystery and romance. 30ml
€29.00
5
2
FRAGRANCE
ATOMISER
Handy travel atomiser
€10.00
10
6 VERSACE VERSENSE
Fresh and intoxicating, Versense is inspired
by nature’s elements and dedicated to
confi dent, vital and sensual women. 50ml
€41.00
10 HALLE BY HALLE BERRY
This modern and sensuous ‘woody
oriental’ fragrance captures Halle’s
natural beauty. 50ml
€27.00

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CAFFÈ
Snack, dolci e cibo caldo.
PRODOTTI FRESCHI
CORNETTO
€2.50
BIBITE
SNACK
TORTILLA
€3.00
MINI
CHEDDARS
€2.00
PANINO
Di diverse varietà
€3.00 / €4.50
NOCCIOLINE
€2.00
PEPERAMI
€1.50
PRINGLES
€2.20
PROVA LE NUOVE OFFERTE
MENU
COLAZIONE
Bevanda calda,
cornetto, succo di
frutta
€7.30
BIBITE
(di diverse varietà)
150ml
€1.80
SUCCHI
DI FRUTTA
(di diverse varietà)
150ml
€1.80
MENU ENER-
GIZZANTE
Bevanda calda,
muffi n al cioccolato
o mirtillo
€5.00
LIPTON
ICE TÈ
250ml
€2.50
ACQUA
500ml
€3.00
MENU
APERATIVO
Birra, noccioline
€6.50
MENU
ANTISTRESS
Bevanda calda,
Sigarette Senza
Fumo
€9.00
CIABATTA PROSCIUTTO
E FORMAGGIO
€5.00
MENU
PRANZO
Panino o Hot Dog,
patatine , bibita
€9.00
BOUNTY
€1.00
SNICKERS
€1.50
MARS ®
DOUBLE
€1.50
MENU DELLA
FORTUNA
Bevanda calda,
biscotti della fortuna,
grata vinci
€8.00
AVVISO PER ALLERGIA:
Alcuni prodotti venduti a bordo potrebbero
contenere noccioline o traccie di noccioline.
PIZZA
€5.00
BEVANDE CALDE
SAILE AND SABGA BEVANDE CALDE:
CIOCCOLATA CALDA, TÈ, CAFFÈ
AMERICANO & CAPPUCCINO
€3.00
FRUIT
SHOOT
€2.00
M&M’S ®
“PACCO
GRANDE”
€3.50
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GOURMET ESPRESSO
€3.00
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SERVITI CALDI SERVITI CALDI
SERVITI CALDI
RED BULL
250ml
€3.50
5HR
ENERGIZZANTE
€3.00
ALCOOL
BIRRA
(di diverse varietà)
€4.50
SAILE & SABGA PREMIUM VINO
Merlot Rosso e Chardonnay Bianco. 18.7cl
€5.95
PER I BAMBINI
PIATTO DEL GIORNO
€7.00
FRULLATO
250ml
€2.50
HARIBO
GOLDBEARS
160g bag
€3.00
PROSECCO
€6.00
NEW!
CHUPA
CHUPS BAG
€2.00
HARIBO
STARMIX
160g bag
€3.00
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CAFE
Snacks, sweets and hot food
FRESH FOOD FROM ONLY €2.50
PASTRIES
€2.50
BATCHELORS CUP A
SOUP Tomato & vegetable
or chicken & vegetable.
€3.60
SANDWICHES
Different varieties available,
just ask the crew.
€3.00 / €4.50
SERVED HOT! SERVED HOT!
SERVED HOT!
HOT PIZZA
€5.00
GALAXY ® KING SIZE
€1.50
TWIX ® 2 FINGER
€1.00
BOUNTY
€1.00
SNICKERS/
MARS ® DOUBLE
€1.50
BALISTO ®
MUESLI BAR
€1.50
MENTOS MINTS
€1.50
SERVED HOT!
PANINI
Two varieties
€5.00
ALLERGY ADVICE:
Please note that food items sold onboard
may contain nuts or traces of nuts.
ALL DAY
BREAKFAST BAP
€5.00
CHOCOLATES & SWEETS SAVOURY SNACKS
CADBURY DAIRY
MILK
€1.00
TIMEOUT
€1.00
MARYLAND
COOKIES
€1.50
WALKERS
SHORTBREAD
BISCUITS
€1.50
MARS ®
MUFFIN
€2.00
HOT BREAKFAST
As good as homemade.
€5.00
CHILLI CON CARNE
€5.00
CHUPA
CHUPS BAG
€2.00
JELLY BEANS
€3.00
HARIBO
STARMIX/
GOLDBEARS
160g bag
€3.00
MALTESERS ®
/ M&M’S ®
THE BIG
PACK
€3.50
SERVED HOT!
SERVED HOT!
FRESHLY
MADE
SANDWICHES
FROM ONLY
€3
STEAK BAGUETTE
€7.00
PEPERAMI
€1.50
TGIF POTATO
SKINS
Bacon and Cheddar
€1.50
BOXERCHIPS
€1.80
SALTED PEANUTS
€2.00
BLUEBERRY
MUFFIN
€2.00
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CHEESEBURGER
Available on selected fl ights.
€5.00
SERVED HOT!
NEW! NEW!
FRESH HOT DISH OF
THE DAY
Please ask crew for selection
€7.00
MINI
CHEDDARS
€2.00
PRINGLES
€2.20
SNACK AND
DIP TORTILLA
€3.00
FORTUNE
COOKIES
€3.00
SNACK PACK
Cheese, crackers,
crisps and a mini mars!
€5.00
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Soft drinks, juices, hot drinks & alcohol
ALCOHOL
BULLSEYE BAGGIES
Brandy, gin, rum, vodka or whisky.
25ml
€5.50
SOFT DRINKS
& JUICES
(selection available)
150ml
€1.80
FRUIT
SHOOT
€2.00
MYSMOOTHIE
250ml
€2.50
BUY
ONE GET
ANY OTHER
FREE!
SAILE & SABGA
PREMIUM WINES
A choice of either red Merlot
or white Chardonnay. 18.7cl
€5.95
SPARKLING
WINE
€6.00
SOFT DRINKS & JUICES HOT DRINKS
LIPTON
ICE TEA
250ml
€2.50
BRITVIC J20
275ml
€2.50
REFRESHING
WATER
500ml
€3.00
RED BULL
250ml
€3.50
SAILE & SABGA
GOURMET ESPRESSO
Black, frothy and creamy
€3.00
SAILE & SABGA
GOURMET HOT
CHOCOLATE,
ESPRESSO,
CAPPUCCINO,
TEA & COFFEE
€3.00
ALLERGY ADVICE:
Please note that food items sold onboard
may contain nuts or traces of nuts.
KOPPARBERG
PEAR CIDER
€5.00
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(selection available)
€4.50
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