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No.48242 Unique Vacations.indd 3 27/11/09 15:58:41Jake a walk and follow the stepsof Chopin in warsaw0ownload our free VP3 guidewww.e-warsaw.pl/chopin2010Fryderyk Chopin Vonunent in warsawvisit Chopinin warsaw, PolandNo.51008 Miasto.indd 1 2/11/09 11:19:55CONTENTS07 RYANAIRMAGAZINEISSUE 34Licence to skiLooking the part on skis is what its all about, and 007 was always the best dressed man on the slopes. So join us on a rescue mission to Austrias Zell am See glacier in the coolest retro outfts.606752 REASONSWith 150 destinations on the Ryanair network and just 52 weeks of the year to visit any of them, where do you go? To make your life easier, we choose 52 essential events at 51 of our destinations across Europe that are well worth a visit in 2010. 74BETWEEN THE SHEETSDo the sweet rhythms of romantic poetry get you all hot under the collar? If not, Barcelona can arouse your inner bard with its intriguing poetry brothel a high-class joint where nary a naughty limerick passes anyones lips. 80SNOW SHOWWhat does skiing say to you? Party, luxury, adventure or just a quick break (not your leg)? Whatever your intentions, weve singled out the best resorts for the skiing holiday you want, in four of Europes top skiing nations.86BRIDE AND JOYIf youre dreaming of an incredible wedding abroad, why not choose a glamorous Tuscan castle, sun-kissed beach, or even a cabin high up on a Ferris wheel? Read our guide to getting hitched in style, and get ready for the big day.PHOTO WILLOUGHBY ANDREWS07_08_RM_Contents_RS_ED.indd 07 30/11/09 09:53:15ISSUE 3408 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COMCONTENTSZaragozaEAT: RESTAURANTE LOS BORRACHOSThe opulent dcor, old-school waiters and lavish menu may scream formal dining, but The Drunkards remains warm and welcoming if you can work out which cutlery to use... 64 PASEO DE SAGASTA, TEL: +34 976 275 036DRINK: SALA GREENA little bit dark, a little bit pokey, but a whole lot of fun when you havent got work the next morning. Relive your student days with a soundtrack of unstoppable indie-rock classics until youre thrown out at dawn. 37 GENERAL SUIERO STAY: HOTEL MAZACompletely renovated in 2007, this city-centre bolthole now offers slickly designed interiors with its 50-years-worth of experience. Walking distance from the Old Town and the Baslica de Nuestra Seora del Pilar (pictured). 7 PLAZA ESPANA, TEL: +34 976 229 355, WWW.HOTELMAZA.COMSEE: REAL ZARAGOZAJust as fresh signing Jermaine Pennant will be looking to justify his move from Liverpool, the citys top football team will be looking to take La Liga (Spanish league) by storm this year. Cheer them on at a home game. ADULT TICKETS FROM 30, UNDER-16S 20, ESTADIO DE LA ROMAREDA, WWW.REALZARAGOZA.COMFLY TO ZARAGOZA FROM FIVE DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ROME (CIAMPINO)TenerifeEAT: CASA JUANRosemarie and Hans Frind started smoking locally caught sh at home over 30 years ago. They now own this rustic, palm-cloaked restaurant just over 10km from Puerto de la Cruz. Enjoy 12 types of smoked sh by their roaring log re. 77 CALLE ACENTEJO, LA MATANZA DE ACENTEJO, TEL: +34 922 577 012, WWW.CASAJUAN.NETDRINK: EL DESVANThis minuscule bar has a lot to offer. Monthly art and photography exhibitions cover the walls, free wi-is everywhere and the best bands in the world are crammed into the stereo. 17 PASAJE SITJA, SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, WWW.ELDESVAN-SANTACRUZ.COMSTAY: BARCELO SANTIAGOEven next to the formidable La Gomera Island and Los Gigantes cliffs, this mountain of a hotel looks impressive. Recent refurbishments have moved the rooms a little closer to perfection, but the beach remains a mere 200m away. 8 CALLE DE LA HONDURA, SANTIAGO DEL TEIDE, TEL: +34 922 860 912SOMETHING STRUCTURAL: LA CASA DE LOS BALCONESWalk around The House of the Balconies (pictured), an absorbing freeze-frame of 17th-century craftsmanship and one of the most complete examples of traditional Canarian architecture. 3 CALLE SAN FRANCISCO, LA OROTAVA, TEL: +34 922 330 629, WWW.CASA-BALCONES.COMFLY TO TENERIFE SOUTH FROM 17 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EAST MIDLANDSBarcelonaEAT: INOPIA CLASSIC BARGet into this traditionally-minded yet modern-styled tapas bar early to beat the queues. Brainchild of Catalan chef Albert Adri and younger brother of Ferran who also cut his teeth at El Bulli, Inopia is culinary perfection without the ceremony. 104 TAMARIT, TEL: +34 93 424 5231, WWW.BARINOPIA.COMDRINK: NITSA CLUBIf you were hankering for a bit of sweat-inducing, fashionista-attracting, eardrum-splitting live band and DJ action, Nitsa has the remedy. Friday and Saturday nights are already legend in these parts. 113 NOU DE LA RAMBLA, WWW.NITSA.COMSTAY: HOTEL PULITZERThough steps away from the centrifugal spin of bustling Plaza Catalunya, this four-star boutique hotel (pictured) manages to keel calm, collected and very cool. From the luminous design aesthetic to the lush restaurant, this is both a luxurious crash pad and an invigorating launch pad. 8 CARRE BERGARA, TEL: +34 93 481 6767, WWW.HOTELPULITZER.ESSEE: EL POBLE ESPANYOLBuilt in 1929 for the citys World Exhibition with the Montjuc Park, The Spanish Village is still an impressive homage to the richness and diversity of Spanish culture. Free audio tour with entrance. 13 AV MARQUES DE COMILLAS, PARC DE MONTJUIC, WWW.POBLE-ESPANYOL.COMFLY TO GIRONA (BARCELONA) FROM 64 DESTINATIONS, OR TO REUS (BARCELONA) FROM 23 DESTINATIONSSPAINRyanair Two-Minute Guides117 RYANAIRMAGAZINEFor our full route map visit www.ryanair.com TEXT BY OWAIN THOMASSay thisnot this.Estoy hecho polvoHay mucho polvoIM KNACKERED ITS REALLY DUSTYCURRENCYEUROPOPULATION46.6 MILLIONLANGUAGESPANISHNUMBER CRUNCHER35The number of consecutive matches the Spanish national football team went undefeated between November 2006 and June 2009.www. l i f es t yl e- hol i days . co. ukCastell Montgri withLuxury lodge accommodation on one of the best 4* holiday villages on the glorious Mediterranean coast fromonly E27 per night for up to 6 people!Kids club and family entertainment every dayPerfect for couplesBrilliant for familieswith children any ageOnly 40 minutes from Girona airport with collect and return service availablew. l i f es t ywww:/ +:.+ . . :+.-: ..+ :.. :. ! . !UK 0161 962 7403EU +44 161 962 7403info@lifestyleholidays.co.ukyour dream holiday atCosIa 8rava - 5pain1/12/09 09:46:33VeniceEAT: TRATTORIA CA DORO Known locally as Alla Vedova, thisrestaurant is tricky to nd but well worthit. Expect homely, affordable Venetiancooking, served up in rustic surroundings,with dishes such as grilled cuttle sh andsausage and radicchio lasagne. CANNAREGIO 3912, TEL: +39 041 528 5324DRINK: EL REFOLO El Refolo offers tasty cicchetti (tapas-stylesnacks), quaffable wines and decentbeers. Youre not exactly spoilt for spaceinside, but the friendly, tourist-freeatmosphere more than makes up for that.VIA GARIBALDI, CASTELLO 1580,WWW.ELREFOLO.ITSTAY: VILLA MARAVEGE Although only a stones throw fromDorsoduros top museums, this well-keptpensione has a secluded feel thanks to itsbeautiful gardens. The 17th-century villaboasts many period details and its ownentrance leading onto the Grand Canal.1058 DORSODURO, TEL: +39 041 5210188, WWW.PENSIONEACCADEMIA.ITSEE: SCUOLA GRANDEDI SAN ROCCO Venetian artist Tintoretto spent 23 yearsdecorating the inside of this chocolatebox of a building and it shows. Built fora religious institution in the 16th century,every inch is covered in nery, from theelaborate ceilings to his series of 50paintings that adorn the three grand halls.3052 SAN POLO, TEL: +39 041 523 4864,WWW.SCUOLAGRANDESANROCCO.ITFLY TO VENICE (TREVISO) FROM 18DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BARI AND MALTARomeEAT: ACCHIAPPAFANTASMI Setting itself apart from the crowd ofdont-miss pizzerias in the Eternal City isthis Ghostbusters eatery. It may soundgimmicky, but their ghoul-shaped servingsare delicious, as are the specialities fromthe owners native Calabria. 66 VIA DEI CAPPELLARI, TEL: +39 06 6873462, WWW.ACCHIAPPAFANTASMI.ITSTAY: HOTEL CAMPO DE FIORI This stylish boutique hotel (pictured) maybe lled with historic touches, but is alsokitted out with atscreen TVs, wi-andsoundproof windows. Head up to the roofterrace for panoramic views of the city.6 VIA DEL BISCIONE, TEL: +39 06 68806865, WWW.HOTELCAMPODEFIORI.COMSEE: CARAVAGGIO AND BACON Does this time of year make you moody?Well, two artists who knew all about thedark side were Caravaggio and FrancisBacon, whose shadowy work will beshown together at the Borghese Galleryuntil 24 January. The 16th century meetsthe 20th century with surprising results.5 PIAZZALE DEL MUSEO BORGHESE, TEL:+39 06 841 3979, WWW.GALLERIABORGHESE.ITGO: BATHS OF CARACALLAEmperor Caracalla was a bit of a tyrant,but at least he built this leisure centre inthe heart of Rome in AD 216. Spread over10ha, it once welcomed 8,000 people aday. Today, you can visit the remains ofshops, libraries and bathing areas. 52 VIALE DELLA TERME DI CARACALLA,TEL: +39 06 575 8626FLY TO ROME (CIAMPINO) FROM 29DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BILLUND AND IBIZAFlorenceEAT: TRATTORIA PANDEMONIO Head to this family-run trattoria for someclassic Tuscan dishes including chickenwith porcini mushrooms, artichoke andparmesan salad and tender, red-in-the- middle Florentine steaks. Round off withtheir famous homemade cheesecake.50/R VIA DEL LEONE, TEL: +39 055 224002, WWW.TRATTORIAPANDEMONIO.ITSTAY: ANTICA DIMORA FIRENZE This centrally located six-bedroom B&Bfeels more like a stylish friends housethan a hotel. Canopy beds (pictured), neantiques and luxury fabrics set the tone,and for a room with a view try number ve, which boasts a private terrace.72 VIA SAN GALLO, TEL: +39 055 4627296, WWW.JOHANNA.ITSEE: FIESOLE Looking down over the red-tiled rooftopsof Florence, the small town of Fiesole iswell worth the short trip out of the city.Go for the views, but also for the Etruscanand Roman remains, including a temple,baths and a still-functioning theatre.BUS 7 FROM STAZIONE DI SANTA MARIANOVELLAGO: MNAF The Alinari National Museum ofPhotography displays a plethora of vintageprints from one of the worlds top photoarchives. Explore the roots of the art form,from 1839 up to the present day, then viewa range of historical printing instruments.14A/R PIAZZA SANTA MARIA NOVELLA,TEL: +39 055 216 310, WWW.MNAF.ITFLY TO PISA (FLORENCE) FROM 39DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING NICE AND PORTOITALYRyanair Two-Minute Guides111RYANAIRMAGAZINEFor our full route map visit www.ryanair.comTEXT BY JAMES WILLIAMSSay thisnot this.Complimential cuoco Complimential cuculoCOMPLIMENTSTO THE CHEF COMPLIMENTS TOTHE CUCKOOCURRENCYEURO POPULATION60 MILLION LANGUAGEITALIANNUMBER CRUNCHER4 The number of awards that Audrey Hepburn won for her role as Princess Annin the 1953 lm Roman Holiday, including an Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe.Disclaimer: INKPublishing.All material is strictly copyright and all rights are reserved. Productionin whole or part is prohibitedwithout prior permissionfromthe publisher. Opinions expressedinRyanair Magazine are not necessarily those of Ryanair.The TeamEDITORIALEDITORRamsay ShortRAMSAY.SHORT@INK-PUBLISHING.COMDEPUTY EDITOREd ChamberlinSUB EDITORSJames Williams, Julie Alpine CONTRIBUTING EDITORSMike Peake, Sejal Sukhadwala, Susi Weaser, Charlie DawsonDESIGNART DIRECTORJulia MurrayDESIGNERS Ben Fraser, Chee-Chiu LeeGROUP PICTURE EDITOR Helen CathcartPRODUCTIONMANAGERAna VazquezPREPRESSRob BidwellTAKE OFF15THE FILEBurning barrels, foreign phrases, weird foods and going to prison for not practising archery!23UNDERCURRENTSElaborate New Years celebrations, the future of computer games and enough mime to last a lifetime.29TECH TALKWe put a handful of compact netbooks through their paces, and pick the one we like the most.31FASHIONIts all about the bib necklace this winter, so heres how to wear it in style, just like actressAmy Adams.33MADLISTHaving trouble getting a present for that always-tricky family member? Browse our selection of bizarre gift ideas.THE BIG PICTURE40MURINSEL The seashell-like Murinsel on the Mur river in Graz, Austria, is both gorgeous and otherworldly.COMMENT43HOLIDAY HABITSNorwegian pop-babe and supercool DJ, Annie, talks travel in Oslo, London and her new home of Berlin.SHORTLISTS37 / FORK ITFour restaurants that cater to health nuts.34 / BEDROOMSWhere to nd the best unique rooms in Europe. CITY FOCUS49SALZBURGWith the snow and markets, theres a hint of magic in the air in Mozarts hometown at Christmas.LOGISTICSWWW.GOFERSLOGISTICS.COM WEBSITESal LababidiWWW.RYANAIRMAG.COMADVERTISINGGROUP PUBLISHING DIRECTORMark DukeMARK.DUKE@INK-PUBLISHING.COMSENIOR SALES EXECUTIVESDawn Hall, Colin Mentis, Claudio Cagliostro, Frank Beissel, Kevin Smith, Brano Haar, Andy GibsonTEL: +44 (0)20 7613 8777 RYANAIRBRAND MANAGERStephen McNamaraINK PUBLISHINGPUBLISHINGACCOUNTMANAGERGeraldine Moor CHIEF EXECUTIVEJeffrey ORourkeCHIEF OPERATING OFFICERHugh Godsal45SOMETHING TO DECLARESam Delaney is having trouble buying some local delicacies from the supermarket.46TRUST ME, IVE BEEN THEREWorking at Christmas is hell unless youre part of the cabin crew, it seems.103119TWO-MINUTE GUIDESEight countries, 24 cities no time to lose! Plus, check our route map for where we y.135162 / RYANAIR GOODSCheck out all the latest fantastic products onboard todays ight from make-up to perfumes.38 / FIRST ORDERSFive bars that serve non-alcoholic drinks.AT THE BACKThe Award Winning YOUR FREE COPY16 DEC15 JANISSUE 34WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COMMAGAZINERYANAIRONBOARDSHOPPINGFRAGRANCES, GADGETS, FOOD ANDMORE PAGES135162| B E S T F O R F A M I L I E S , B E S T FOR PARTYING, BEST FOR VARIED TE R R A I N20BEST EUROPEANSKI RESORTS07_08_RM_Contents_RS_ED.indd 08 3/12/09 15:36:15Twice British & InternationalHairdresser of the YearCELEBRITYFAVOURITENo.52327 Mark Hill Hair Cosmetic1 1 4/12/09 11:54:19No.50074 Aitos International Ltd1 1 30/11/09 15:55:31Ryanair Cost Saving Proposal:Toilet Charge Ryanair, the Worlds Favourite Airline, is currently developing this cost saving option in order to reduce fares, increase eciencies and lower costs.SYNOPSIS: A charge for toilet use onboard short sector ights (those of one hour or less). The fee is estimated to be 1/1.BENEFIT: Ryanair hopes to change passenger behaviour in order to remove two of the three toilets onboard some aircraft so up to six extra seats can be installed. This will help reduce fares by at least 5%.OTHER: Ryanair will encourage passengers to use the toilet facilities in airport terminals before boarding and is working with Boeing to develop a coin operated door release.WELCOMEA few words fromMichael OLearyMerry Christmas, happy New Year and thank you for choosing to y Ryanair. You are onboard Europes only true low-fares airline and we are so condent that our prices will not be beaten, that our low-fares guarantee will pay any passenger who does nd a cheaper fare on the same route a double the difference refund*. Nobody beats Ryanairs fares and thats guaranteed. Ryanair fares continue to fall and we continue to deliver Europes leading customer service with Europes best punctuality, least lost bags, fewest ight cancellations and the guarantee of no fuel surcharges ever. This combination of unbeatable prices and unrivalled service performance will see over 66 million passengers choose Ryanair this year.Ryanair fares will fall by almost 20% this winter as we ensure that our loyal passengers can continue to y and as we attract even more passengers from high-fare, high-fuel surcharging airlines like British Airways, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, Alitalia and SAS. Earlier this year we gave away over 3 million FREE seats (including taxes and charges) for travel in December and I am delighted that so many of you will be travelling to see friends and family this Christmas entirely free of charge there is always an unbeatable fare to be found on www.ryanair.com.This Christmas many families will bask in the sunshine of the Canary Islands as our 18 routes to Gran Canaria, 16 to Lanzarote and 17 to Tenerife help more people escape the wind, rain and snow. If you missed out on some Christmas sun then check out our great low fares for a quick New Year winter sun break it can make an ideal Christmas gift for that someone special.I am delighted to announce that our fantastic cabin crew have once again stripped off for charity, with the Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar 2010 now available on board and from www.ryanair.com for just 10 as always all sales proceeds go directly to charity, and after all 11,000 copies of this years calendar are sold our stunning cabin crew will have raised 300,000 for charities in just two years. Snap up a copy today you never know, one of our calendar stars might even be onboard to autograph it for you! The Calendar is a fantastic gift so why not treat your friends and family by getting them this years hottest stocking ller!11 RYANAIRMAGAZINEIf you are wondering what to get for loved ones this Christmas, especially for those who already have everything, try giving them a Ryanair Christmas Gift voucher. Our great value vouchers are easy to buy, easy to use and allow you to complete all your Christmas shopping from the comfort of your own home simply log on www.ryanair.com to snap up this perfect Christmas gift.Finally, I hope you enjoy your ight with us today, and I invite you to sit back and treat yourself to a gourmet coffee or a delicious sandwich as you relax and allow our wonderful crew to take great care of you. I look forward to welcoming you and your family onboard many more low-fare Ryanair ights in 2010.On behalf of everyone at Ryanair I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and exciting New Year.Best WishesThe WorldsFavourite AirlineMICHAEL OLEARYChief Executive* T&CS APPLYMICHAEL OLEARYOnly by continuously challenging accepted conventions and questioning costs can we continue to lower costs and fares, while improving our customer service.011_RM_Ryanair's Letter_RS.indd 011 30/11/09 08:56:28No.52351 Babco.indd 1 3/12/09 12:13:03WELCOMECONTRIBUTORS13 RYANAIRMAGAZINEAH, DECEMBER CHRISTMAS TIME once again and all the lowbrow culture it brings. Feature-length soap opera television specials, James Bond flms, pantomimes, Christmas markets and, um, turkey! I know I am a bit of a killjoy, but really us festive gents prefer the opera, literature or poetry brothels. Whats that? I hear you say? Yes, you read that correctly.In this issue (on page 74), we discover a house of quill repute in Barcelona: a poetry bordello where one sultry lady by the name of Madame Eva Leon has created a travelling den of verse in the city of Gaudi with her harem of lyrical sirens. What better way to bring intelligent poetry to the general public than dressing seductively and exposing your most intimate parts your words in exchange for cold, hard cash. Madame Eva runs her brothel in the spirit of those late 19th-century salons of Vienna where the johns (male and female) enjoy live performance, fortune telling and private readings in dark Poetry bordellos in Barcelona, you say? Whens the next flight out? corners from the ruby red lips of selectively dressed ladies and gentlemen of the night.I may apply for a job, as I am of course a bit of a writer-poet afer all!My alter ego would be a dark, hairy, Mexican mariachi named Juan with a penchant for strumming and seduction, be you boy or girl cos I want ze dollars and Im prepared to work my hot creative mind of for it. Darling, as I feel your skin, close / You drink me in with your eyes, encouraging / My lips near / I cry with too much sweetness / We fall into a blissful embrace Grrrrr! Now give me your money amigos, I need a shot of tequila.Yep. I love it I am defnitely on the next plane out! Come on now, you too, what more reason to jump on a fight to Barcelona and leave Father Christmas to his mince pies? Happy New Year, one and all! RAMSAY SHORTEditorSARAH RODRIGUES Like most Antipodeans, Sarah grabbed a rucksack as soon as shed gained her degree in Australia but managed to avoid pint-pulling duty by becoming a writer instead. Now she writes on everything style, fashion and travel related, and penned our guide to getting married abroad this issue on page 86. HANNAH READ-BALDREYLondon born-and-bred Hannah is a fashion and props stylist, with a crafty penchant for making her own props. She is heavily inspired by fairytales and anything quirky, harking back to her Central Saint Martins training as a theatre and costume designer. Catch her recent exploits in our retro snow-wear, Bond-style photoshoot on page 60.ILLUSTRATION: ROSS MURRAY @ WWW.ROSSMURRAY.COMARNIE WILSON Ski+board magazine editor Arnie has written several ski books and penned our guide to the best ski resorts this month on page 80. In 1994 he skied every day for a year a feat that took him to 240 resorts in 13 countries around the world, and into The Guinness Book of Records. Need we say more?013_RM_Editor's Letter_RS.indd 013 30/11/09 08:57:14CARINTHIAWINTERHOLIDAYSINSOUTHERNAUSTRIA AskiingholidayinCarinthiaislikeasummerholiday:manypeople come for the sun. Beginners and the ski stars of tomorrow find the snow-assured ski slopes in Austrias southernmostprovince even more attractive under the winter sun. And if you need a rest or feel like fun, theres nothing like stopping off atone of the cosy alpine chalets. A winter holiday in Carinthia is definitely an unforgettable adventure in the snow for families.Further information: Tel.: +43(0)463/3000. WWW.CARINTHIA.ATNo.52371 Kaernten.indd 1 3/12/09 11:50:57TAKE OFFFacts, figures and fun from the Ryanair world of travel. Compiled by Ed ChamberlinRites of PassageTHE BURNING OF THE CLAVIEAn ancient tradition still survives in the Scottish town of Burghead, on the Moray Firth. On the rst day of the Julian calendar (11 January), the residents build a clavie, a barrel that is lled with tar and wood, and attached to a carrying post by a special nail. The clavie is then lit and carried clockwise through the town by a procession of about 15 people, mostly shermen. As they pass through the town, they offer burning embers to certain households and pubs to bring good luck for the new year. Once the tour is complete, the procession continues to a stone altar on nearby Doorie Hill, where more fuel is added to the ames, and it is left to burn out overnight. The origins of this tradition are not entirely clear they could be Pictish, Celtic, Viking or even Roman but one thing is certain: the Burning of the Clavie is the most spectacular re festival in Scotland. WWW.BURGHEAD.COMFLY TO ABERDEEN FROM DUBLIN, AND TO EDINBURGH FROM 38 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING CARCASSONNE, KRAKOW AND PALMA MALLORCA. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COMYour ShoutSALZBURGThis month, we asked: What lm can you watch over and over again, and why?Sin City, because I like the artistic use of colour.CHRISTINE ZIEGLER, 25, WAITRESSTitanic. I have dreams about the tragedy.NORBERT STEIDL, 32, OPERA SINGERPirates of the Caribbean because of Jack Sparrow!JOSEPHINE OSEI MANU, 24, BAR STAFFThe NumbersIMPRESS YOUR TRAVELLING COMPANIONSThe world record time, in seconds, for completing a Rubiks Cube, achieved by Erik Akkersdijk in 2008.Number in millions of Rubiks Cubes sold worldwide.20Reign (in minutes) of King Louis XIX of France, who succeeded Charles X afer he abdicated in 1830, only to abdicate himself a moment later.15 RYANAIRMAGAZINE82.7Number of years Sobhuza II of Swaziland reigned, the longest ever reign of a monarch.PHOTOS: ALEXANDER SHORT718If your Christmas turkey weighed this much in kilograms, you would need to put it in the oven from the moment this magazine came out for it to be ready for Christmas morning.1,407,280 The number of calories you would have consumed if you ate that turkey all to yourself.2,264 Number of kilometres you would have to run to burn those calories of.43,252,003,274,489,856,000 Number of diferent possible permutations of the Rubiks Cube.Distance in kilometres of the longest stop on the London Underground. (Between Chesham and Chalfont & Latimer)PHOTO ALAMY3507.086.26Distance in kilometres of the shortest stop on the London Underground. (Between Leicester Square and Covent Garden)0.20015_20_RM_The File.indd 15 30/11/09 08:59:38No.51914 Minoma.indd 1 26/11/09 14:28:2517 RYANAIRMAGAZINEHow to be cool walkingComedian Will Smith gives us advice on how to make glaring social ineptitude a thing of the past.Men You dont just have to look cool, you have to move cool. Think of Sean Connery. When Bond producer Cubby Broccoli saw him walk, he knew hed found his Bond because the man moved like a panther. That means he was lithe and uid, all muscle and sinew, not that he was climbing a tree with a goat in his mouth. Think like your favourite movie star, but make sure its from one of their ner moments, not from that stage of their career where they said to their agent: Ive just had a massive tax bill, so whatever it is, the answers yes!Women A cool walk is difcult for women, as its so much more understated than a mans stride. Dont try to emulate a catwalk model, they look weird and itll just make people wish youd fall over. Not too much arse-shaking and hair-tossing either, its trying too hard. Basically, just try not to bump into things and youre ahead of the game. Remember that men are looking for excuses not to sleep with women, not excuses to, and not having a sexy walk isnt even on their list of possible negatives.WILLS BOOK HOW TO BE COOL (JOHN MURRAY) IS AVAILABLE AT ALL GOOD BOOKSHOPS. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISITWWW.HOWTOBECOOL.CO.UKTAKE OFFPHOTO ALAMYMad Irish Slang(AND HOW TO USE IT)Face like a blind cobblers thumbSomeone so ugly that they were not only hit by the ugly stick, but the whole tree fell on them.Use in County Tipperary:Did you get a jump of de fella with de face like a blind cobblers thumb?Dont blame us if you try out this months ofering on an Irish person and end up with a hiding! Were just giving you the option, and take absolutely no responsibility for any adverse results!FOR MORE HUMOROUS SLANG FROM THE EMERALD ISLE, VISIT WWW.SLANG.IEWhats the deal with ALL THOSE PADLOCKS ON THE PONTE MILVIO IN ROME? At rst glance the padlocks attached to chains along the Eternal Citys Ponte Milvio look a little sloppy and out of place. This is the town of the Colosseum and St Peters Square, after all. Take a second look though and they are actually one of the most beautiful sights in Rome.The padlocks have their origins in the hit 2006 Italian romantic lm Ho voglia di te. In the movie, the teenage protagonists write their names on a padlock, attach it to a lamppost and throw the key into the Tiber, forever cementing their relationship. Hundreds of loved-up Italian couples ocked to the bridge to re-enact the scene, and the local authorities were forced to attach a series of extra posts and chains to carry the ever-increasing load. Dont be shy, now, why not go add your own! FLY TO ROME (CIAMPINO) FROM 31 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BRUSSELS (CHARLEROI).VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM015_20_RM_The File.indd 17 30/11/09 09:00:00I fought the lawLONGBOW PRACTICEOh my gosh I just realised Im a criminal, without even knowing it! What did I do? Watched a violent film when I was underage? Break the speed limit? 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This is a dish seemingly devised to terrorise tourists and chide children; the herring are caught during spring, when they are just about to spawn, then left to ferment in a barrel for two months. Then theyre crammed into a tin, which subsequently bulges as the fermentation continues. When opened, the smell that wafts forth is so overwhelming that nearby trees instantly wilt and die and a mass exodus of local pets occurs. Therefore, it is almost exclusively eaten outdoors, preferably miles away from civilisation. Surstrmming has been banned from several major airlines due to concerns that the pressurised canning process leaves them vulnerable to explosive decompression, and has been put in the same category as firearms as illicit items to bring onto an aeroplane. Bon appetit!FLY TO STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA AND VASTERAS) FROM 38 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BARCELONA (GIRONA) AND LONDON (STANSTED). 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VISITWWW.RYANAIR.COMLIVERPOOL, UK18 DECEMBER21 FEBRUARYSpace Invaders: Art in the Computer Game EnvironmentPart of a season dedicated to gaming, this show at FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) explores the increasingly blurred lines between gaming and reality. See artists like Chinas Cao Fei, whose City Watcher lm (pictured) captures Asias growing trend for bringing virtual roles to life. WWW.FACT.CO.UK FLY TO LIVERPOOL FROM 41 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING AGADIR, KAUNAS AND POZNAN. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM PHOTOS CAO FEI, CITY WATCHER, COURTESY OF FACT; MAMABART, UNTITLED, COURTESY OF HUMORFESTIVAL, 023_26_RM_Undercurrents_ED_RS.in23 23 3/12/09 15:41:13FILZMOOS, AUSTRIA916 JANUARYInternational Hot Air Balloon WeekFilzmoos may be a town of just 1,300 or so people, but it is massive in the ballooning world. Enthusiasts love that they can take of from the centre of town, the challenge of the winds creeping over the surrounding mountains and, of course, the stunning natural beauty of the Alpine landscape once they are up. If you can only make it for one day, make sure its Sunday 10 January, when the balloonists take to the skies afer dark and use their burners to create a foating light show. WWW.FILZMOOS.AT FLY TO SALZBURG FROM DUBLIN AND LONDON (STANSTED). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COMGARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, GERMANY / 6 JANUARYHornschlittenrennenThe horn sledge race in this mountain town, 90km south-west of Munich, involves small teams clambering onto old-fashioned sleds before hurtling down the side of a hill at heart-stopping speeds. None of these newfangled plastic contraptions for the Hornschlittenrenners! The sleds themselves are made of wood, with two grand teeth at the front originally used to move hay up and down the slopes. Its not uncommon for team members to be thrown of on the way down, but most manage to make it to the ball and awards ceremony aferwards. WWW.HORNSCHLITTEN.DE FLY TO MEMMINGEN (MUNICH WEST) FROM 10 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EDINBURGH. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COMLONDON, UK / UNTIL 11 APRILDecode: Digital Design SensationsThe machines are taking over! This futuristic exhibition at the V&A explores the latest in digital and interactive design, and its use in art. Some of its pretty eerie, such as Daniel Browns On Growth and Form series (pictured), which uses the mathematics inherent in plant growth to generate digital plants that bloom and bud indenitely. And then theres Golan Levins mechanical eye that follows your own, mirroring you when you blink. WWW.VAM.AC.UK FLYTO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING SHANNON AND TRIESTE. VISITWWW.RYANAIR.COM24 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COM023_26_RM_Undercurrents_ED_RS.in24 24 3/12/09 15:41:4125 RYANAIRMAGAZINETAKE OFFLONDON, UK / 1331 JANUARYLondon International Mime FestivalAh, mimes! Is there any more ridiculed performance artist? When not being made fun of, they are ofen mistaken for badly dressed tai-chi practitioners. Time to overcome your cynicism and delve into the complex world of visual theatre, to be found at arts venues around the capital. Kicking of the festival at the Barbican centre is Swiss troupe Zimmermann & de Perrot, whose per pis (pictured) is performed on a precarious tilting stage that shifs in response to their movement. And over at the Southbank Centre, Circus Klezmers hilarious village wedding is the purest distillation of theatrical mayhem. WWW.MIMEFEST.CO.UK FLYTO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING DUBLIN. VISITWWW.RYANAIR.COMMONACO / 28 JANUARY3 FEBRUARYHistorical Rally of Monte CarloIs it just me, or did the car designers of yore have a much better eye for style and class than those of today? See for yourself in late January, when the 13th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique gets underway and eets of classic cars from Fiats to Porsches zoom around the countryside, heading to the nish line down by the port. WWW.ACM.MC FLYTO NICE FROM DUBLIN. VISITWWW.RYANAIR.COMGENOA, ITALY1720 DECEMBERCircumnavigando FestivalCancel any attempt to do some last-minute present shopping in Genoas city centre over this weekend. You may get mugged by a guy with a red nose if you do, as the streets, squares and theatres will be inundated with a procession of clowns, jugglers, magicians and circus performers. Look out for the likes of Italian comic legend Leo Bassi (pictured), who will be performing in his inimitable style. WWW.CIRCUMNAVIGANDO.COM FLY TO GENOA FROM BARI, CAGLIARI AND LONDON (STANSTED). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COMPHOTOS MARIO DEL CURTO, OPER OPIS 7; AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF MONACO; LAURA MILONE023_26_RM_Undercurrents_ED_RS.in25 25 3/12/09 15:41:2526TAKE OFFWWW.RYANAIRMAG.COMBERLIN, GERMANY10 JANUARYTower RunLif users, prepare to feel deeply ashamed. New Years hangovers barely overcome, these intrepid runners scale the 465 stairs of Germanys tallest residential building, IDEAL-Hochhaus, in a competition thats both gruelling and bizarre. Weirdos! WWW.TUS-NEUKOELLN.DE FLYTO BERLIN (SCHONEFELD) FROM EIGHT DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EAST MIDLANDS AND MILAN (BERGAMO). VISITWWW.RYANAIR.COMBRIGHTON, UK / 21 DECEMBERBurning the ClocksNothing like a good ol clock burning to warm your cockles at this time of year. For centuries, 21 December has been a day of celebration marking the shortest day of the year and welcoming the longer days to come. Up to 20,000 people hit this southern seaside town to see the parade of paper lanterns carried through the streets and burned on the beach. 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Travel light!379, WWW.DELL.COM5341029_RM_Lists Gadgets_ED_RS.indd 29 30/11/09 09:05:04OFFNo.51135 Centro Progetazzione.in1 1 3/11/09 12:21:41THE SHORTLISTS31 RYANAIRMAGAZINEWILL IT TRAVEL?OURFAVETHIS ISSUE31, WWW.FRENCHCONNECTION.COMSo bite me! Seductive sequins from French Connection.A new trend in 60 secondsTHE BIB NECKLACEThe fashion industry usually comes up with innovative and catchy names for new trends to make us better dressed, more popularand more fanciable, such as the harem pant, the tulip skirt, or the boyfriend blazer. But occasionally someone at fashion central isfeeling, well, a little bit lazy, and comes up with a name for a trend that does exactly what itsays on the packet. And so we welcome, the bib necklace a necklace you wear like a bib. Only, its not made of towelling with a cute illustration of Peter Rabbit on the front, it is generally a piece of material embellished with gems, jewels, studs and sequins that you tiearound your neck with ribbon. Divine!The draw of the bib necklace is that, as opposed to most accessories, it is designed toupstage your outfit and not to be worn as an afterthought. Best used to funk up smart tees, scoop-necked, sculptured party dresses, and37, WWW.ASOS.COMEmbroidery just went Aztec with thisgem of an example at Asos.NO The babes of Veneto prefer Giotto to gaudy, so I cant see them bibbing it up any time soon.VALERIA NASSI, 24, UDINE, ITALY 20, WWW.OASIS-STORES.COMV-shapes are most fattering. We found this style at Oasis.PHOTO GETTY IMAGESCharlie Dawson helps you navigate the fickle world of fashionYES We need them here to make you stand out amid the ubiquitous Topshop dresses.NAHID DE BELGEONNE, 41, LONDON, UKon top of voluminous, graphic vest tops, its the gaudy Christmas gift you wont be exchanging in the new year. A few rules: 1) The top part should be no narrower than the jaw line, or it will make your face look disproportionately wide. 2) Jessica Rabbit busts should go with a short bib that sits above the cleavage. Kate Moss boobs can go for deconstructed pieces that sit lower down the torso. 3) The more colourful, bling and textured, the more on-trend you will be.Who do we thank for this collarbone couture? Dolce & Gabbana, Marni and Louis Vuitton for killing it on the catwalks; Amy Adams (pictured), for weighing in with a hot Fred Leighton bib necklace at the 2009 Academy Awards, and Mischa Barton and Olivia Palermo for following. With The Twilight Saga: New Moon in cinemas and True Blood, our new obsession, it wasnt going to be an eternity before some inviting neck candy turned up, just in time for some festive jugular biting. 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VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM033_RM_Lists Mad_RS_ED NEW.indd 33 30/11/09 09:06:39MARSEILLE, FRANCELA PETITE MAISON A MARSEILLEYoull want to book ahead to get one of the three rooms available at the small house in Marseille, which are each themed around their avour. The Chocolate Room is warm and rustic, the Raspberry Room lled with fruity reds and the Vanilla Room a stylish combination of whites, browns and creams. DOUBLES FROM 85 A NIGHT (BASED ON A TWO-NIGHT STAY), INCLUDING BREAKFAST. 23 RUE JEAN MERMOZ, TEL: +33 (0)6 1259 1200, WWW.PETITEMAISONAMARSEILLE.COM FLY TO MARSEILLE PROVENCE MP2 FROM 24 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BIARRITZ, FEZ AND MALAGA. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COMMADRID, SPAIN HOTEL SILKENPUERTA AMERICA Bringing together 19 different design studios to offer their aesthetic vision has resulted in a layer cake of modern design, with each oor a seemingly different dimension. All this makes the Silken Puerta Amrica an exhilarating place to stay, and one that doesnt skimp on the comfort either with luxurious rooms, a gym, Turkish bath and a swimming pool. DOUBLES FROM 129 A NIGHT. 41 AVENIDA DE AMERICA, TEL: +34 91 744 5400, WWW.HOTELES-SILKEN.COM FLY TO MADRID FROM 34 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING NADOR. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COMCASTEL DI TUSA, SICILYART HOTEL ATELIER SUL MAREOwner Antonio Presti prefers not to call this a hotel, thinking of it more as an art gallery or museum with rooms designed by artists like Hidetochi Nagasawa and Fabrizio Plessi. But this is art you live in, be it the earthy browns of the Yemenite Prophet Room or The Shadow Line, in which you sleep on a wooden raft while everything else appears to be oating in the sea. DOUBLES FROM 125 A NIGHT FULL-BOARD. 4 VIA CESARE BATTISTI, TEL: +39 0921 334295, WWW.ATELIERSULMARE.IT FLY TO PALERMO FROM THREE DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING LONDON (STANSTED). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COMPARIS, FRANCEONE BY THE FIVERather than being a hotel with individually designed rooms, this decadent apartment is just a single suite aimed at couples looking for some alone time. The gorgeously designed love nest features specially composed music, light installations that dance across the ceiling and bespoke fittings and furniture. For a romantic stay in Paris, there is nowhere better. FROM 760 A NIGHT (BASED ON A THREE-NIGHT STAY). 3 RUE FLATTERS, TEL: +33 (0)1 4331 5231, WWW.ONEBYTHEFIVE.COM FLY TO PARIS (BEAUVAIS) FROM 22 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING DUBLIN AND PISA (FLORENCE). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COMTHE SHORTLISTS34 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COMStaying at that same old hotel again? 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THIS YEAR.COLOMIONBARDONE C C H I ANo.52342 Fonte Vinadio.indd 1 4/12/09 11:02:30THE FOODIES COLUMNSYLT, GERMANY GOURMET FESTIVAL SYLTHead to the luxurious island of Sylt off the northern tip of Germany this January, where top local chefs will be hosting guest cooks from Zurich at the annual food festival. Theyll be holding workshops and events, and dazzling diners at local restaurants and hotels. 2124 JANUARY, WWW.GOURMET-FESTIVAL-SYLT.DE LONDON, UKSWEET FREEDOM NATURAL SWEETENERIts not often we get excited about sugar substitutes, but when we heard that Raymond Blanc uses this new product, we had to try it. Sweet Freedom is a natural sweetener made entirely from apples, grapes and carob. It contains 25% less calories than sugar, and is low-GI, gluten-free and suitable for vegans. It comes in two varieties, mild and rich, and is ideal for everything from beverages to baking. WWW.SWEETFREEDOM.CO.UKBLACKBURN, UKOBSESSION FESTIVALNow in its 10th year, this culinary event at Northcote a countryside restaurant with rooms near Blackburn, Lancashire invites top chefs to cook their own one-night-only ve-course signature menu. Among this years guests are Phil Howard of Londons The Square, Ken Hom and Tom Kitchin of Edinburghs The Kitchin. 25 JANUARY3 FEBRUARY, WWW.NORTHCOTE.COMTHE SHORTLISTSSejal Sukhadwala finds the best places to eat well and still keep those New Years resolutions!STOCKHOLM, SWEDENAQUAVIT GRILL & RAW BARIts all contemporary Swedish with US inuences at this branch of New Yorks acclaimed Aquavit restaurant. Seafood is a speciality, so try the mixed grill with harissa-mayonnaise and lemon. The wine list has several organic and biodynamic wines, too. TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF WINE, APPROX 340 SEK (33). CLARION HOTEL SIGN, 35 OSTRA JARNVAGSGATAN, TEL: +46 (0)8 676 9850, WWW.AQUAVITGRILLRAWBAR.SE FLYTO STOCKHOLM (SKAVSTA AND VASTERAS) FROM 39 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING RIGA. VISITWWW.RYANAIR.COMLONDON, UKINDALI LOUNGEHealthy Indian at its best, Indalis mostly organic dishes use low-fat probiotic yoghurts, rather thanbutter, cream or ghee. The result is a truly delicious menu of classic and modern dishes like chicken tikka and Goan prawns that will leave you satisfied yet light as air. TWO-COURSE MEAL WITH BEER OR LASSI, APPROX 25 (28). SET MEALS FROM 17 (19). 50 BAKER STREET, TEL: +44 (0)20 7224 2232, WWW.INDALILOUNGE.COM FLYTO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING PORTO.VISITWWW.RYANAIR.COMANTWERP, BELGIUM LOMBARDIAThis long-established health-food caf and shop is ideal for a nutritious lunch or breakfast, and the organic fare is heaven-sent for vegetarians and vegans. Enjoy soups, salads, sandwiches, tapas and desserts, with highlights such as vegan tiramisu and Ginger Love,an award-winning, fruity ginger tea. TWO-COURSE LUNCH WITH A SOFT DRINK, APPROX 16. 78 LOMBARDENVEST, TEL: +32 (0)3 233 6819, WWW.LOMBARDIA.BE FLYTO BRUSSELS (CHARLEROI) FROM FROM 50 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ANCONA, FEZ AND SHANNON. VISITWWW.RYANAIR.COM37 RYANAIRMAGAZINEPALMA MALLORCA, SPAIN SIMPLY FOSHHealthy island fare is the order of the day at the modern, fne-dining restaurant of British chef Marc Fosh, who uses no cream or butter in his dishes. Try salad of grilled squid, new potatoes and chorizo with passion fruit oil, or raspberry and hibiscus fower crme brle with yoghurt sorbet. Yum! TASTING MENU WITHOUTDRINKS, 54. 7ACARRER DE LA MISSIO, TEL: +34 971 720114, WWW.SIMPLYFOSH.COM FLY TO PALMA MALLORCA FROM 21 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING LEEDS. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COMFAB HEALTHY EATING RESTAURANTS037_RM_Lists Food_ED_RS.indd 37 3/12/09 15:45:02THE SHORTLISTSSejal Sukhadwala doesnt get drunk this month! VIENNA, AUSTRIASKY BARPerched on the seventh oor of a department store, this American-style bar and restaurant has live music and 21 non-alcoholic cocktails. Try Virgin Pipeline (pineapple, lime, almond syrup, cucumber), and Honeymoon (grenadine, passion fruit, peach nectar, pineapple, cream). 19 KARNTNERSTRASSE, TEL: +43 (0)1 513 1712, WWW.SKYBOX.AT FLYTO BRATISLAVA (VIENNA) FROM 17 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE, BRISTOL AND DUBLIN. VISITWWW.RYANAIR.COMBUDAPEST, HUNGARYDIOSet in a modern restaurant decorated with folk art, this impressive bar comprises a white-topped counter set against a glowing plasma wall. Non-alcoholic offerings include Dreher beer, energy drinks, lemonades, fresh juices and cocktails, as well as Honey Bean coffee (honey, cinnamon, milk and whipped cream). 4 SAS UTCA, TEL: +36 (0)1 328 0360, WWW.DIORESTAURANT.COM FLY TO BUDAPEST T1 FROM FOUR DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING DUBLIN. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM LONDON, UKCLARIDGES BARAs if offering non-alcoholic cocktails, smoothies and organic wheatgrass shots were not enough, this upscale, art-deco bar also has a water menu. Over 30 varieties are available, and good old-fashioned London tap water is, of course, available free of charge. CLARIDGES HOTEL, BROOK STREET, TEL: +44 (0)20 7629 8860, WWW.CLARIDGES.CO.UK FLYTO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED) FROM OVER 100 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING CUNEO AND DERRY. VISITWWW.RYANAIR.COMMARRAKESH, MOROCCOLE COMPTOIR DARNAThis sleek bar, on the rst oor of a sumptuously decorated hotel, has a wide selection of non-alcoholic cocktails, fresh juices and soft drinks. Enjoy mojitos and pina coladas, as well as apple cider (apple, lemon, lemonade, apple pieces). DJs and folk groups enhance the relaxing ambience. AV ECHOUHADA HIVERNAGE, TEL: +212 524 437702, WWW.COMPTOIRDARNA.COM FLYTO MARRAKESH FROM 13 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING EAST MIDLANDS. VISITWWW.RYANAIR.COM38 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COMTHE DRINKERS COLUMNMANCHESTER, UKNATIONAL WINTER ALES FESTIVALThis annual event fromCamra (Campaign for Real Ale) has over 200 beers, ales, ciders and perries to try. The star attraction is a limited number of one-third pint glasses, which were once common in the UK. 2023 JANUARY, WWW.ALEFESTIVAL.ORG.UK FLY TO MANCHESTER FROM DUBLIN. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COMIBIZA, SPAINIBIZA ICEThese glamorous, low-calorie, wine-based cocktails are made from natural avours and fruit sugars, and inspired by the spirit of Ibiza. There are two varieties: White Isle (sparkling white wine, lychee, melon, kiwi and lemon) and sangria-style Sunset (sparkling white and ros with peach). WWW.IBIZAICE.COMFLY TO IBIZA FROM 11 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BOLOGNA AND LEEDS. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COMPARIS, FRANCEISLAND BAR AT MAMA SHELTER The bar of this top business hotel serves an array of juices, mineral waters, sof drinks and mocktails named afer rappers like Mos Def, Ice Cube and Busta Rhymes the latter a vibrant mix of cranberry, lime, red-fruit pure and strawberry syrup. MAMA SHELTER, 109 RUE DE BAGNOLET, TEL: +33 (0)1 4348 4848, WWW.MAMASHELTER.COMFLY TO PARIS (BEAUVAIS) FROM 21 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BARI. VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM BARS WITH THE BEST NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS038_RM_Lists Drink_ED_RS.indd 38 3/12/09 15:45:43No.51371 Licor Beirao.indd 1 4/11/09 13:29:0340 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COMGraz, AustriaDesigned by New York artist Vito Acconci, and built to mark Grazs status as 2003 European Capital of Culture, the Murinsel (literally, Mur Island) is a giant glass and metal seashell foating on the Mur river. Snaking footbridges take people from one side of the river to the other, while the shell itself is an amphitheatre used for stage and musical performances. Once inside, the furniture melts into the curvy shapes of the main dome, resulting in alien-looking surroundings, and theres even a childrens playground and a caf. Defnitely one of Europes most interesting ways to cross a river. WWW.INSELINDERMUR.ATFLY TO GRAZ FROM BARCELONA (GIRONA) AND LONDON (STANSTED). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM040_41_RM_Big Picture_ED.indd 40 30/11/09 09:09:1041 RYANAIRMAGAZINEA building we love from across the Ryanair network every monthDO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE PLACE OR BUILDING YOU LOVE IN A RYANAIR CITY? IF SO, DROP US AN EMAIL ON RYANAIR.ED@INK-PUBLISHING.COM ALONG WITH A PIC AND WHY YOU LOVE IT. WELL PUBLISH THE BEST ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COMPHOTO PHOTOLIBRARYTHE BIG PICTURE040_41_RM_Big Picture_ED.indd 41 30/11/09 09:09:24a hotel for every pocketspecial offer for ryanair passengersWWW. D O R M I V E N I C E . C O MThe Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal with its one hundred windows, looks out onto the Grand Canal, the romantic stretch of water lined with magnicent palaces and their thousand reections and colors: a truly unique location which makes this elegant hotel the perfect option for an unforgettable holiday discovering Venice - a magic, timeless city!Sober and elegant, with typical Venetian details and sophisticated and charming atmospheres: Hotel Capri welcomes you to Venice with a full range of amenities, in a picturesque Corte in the bohemian heart of the city. At only a few minutes from Rialto Bridge, in the midst of city bustle and cultural fervor, we will be waiting for you in our own Venetian Latin quarter!Newly conceived Hotel Delno 4 stars in Mestre is strategically located to allow you to comfortably reach the historical city center of Venice in just 10 minutes via the frequent transport connections that stop just a few meters (yards) away from the hotel. Quick access to Venice, modern service, like our free Wi-Fi coverage throughout the hotel, our excellent restaurant and contemporary style make of Hotel Delno in Mestre a desirable good-value accommodation option for both business and leisure.Santa Croce 59530135 Venezia - ItalyTel: + 39 041 2752300info@hotelcapri.netwww.hotelcapri.netSanta Croce 578, 30135 Venezia - ItaliaTel: +39 041 2752200info@carltongrandcanal.comwww.carltongrandcanal.comSTANDARDC.so del Popolo 21130172 Mestre, Venice - ItalyTel. +39.041.5321029 info@hoteldelno-mestre.comwww.hoteldelno-mestre.comLOW COSTVenice the desired, Venice the dreamed. Her colors, her lights. The excitement of being spellbound by the beauty of St. Marks Square (Piazza San Marco), the magic of its secluded, winding streets, a literary atmosphere tested by time and the liveliness of contemporary Venice. The Hotel dellOpera awaits you in Venice to share the pleasure of a holiday in a small 3-star hotel in the historical center whose style and elegance is unmistakable.San Marco 2009Venice 30124 - Italy Tel: +39 041.5205243info@hoteldelloperavenice.comwww.hoteldelloperavenice.comLUXURYLUXURYNo.52409 Venstar.indd 1 4/12/09 15:56:02LAST SUMMER THERE WAS SUCH BAD weather in Bergen, where Im from, that after five weeks of rain I spontaneously bought myself a ticket to Croatia for a holiday. It was a Wednesday when I decided I wanted to go, and I was on a plane out of Norway on the Friday. I had never been to Croatia before and it was just gorgeous. They have the most beautiful beaches there. I havent spent as much time in the other Scandinavian countries as Id like. Stockholm is really beautiful architecturally, and its great for shopping and getting a good cup of coffee. I love Copenhagen because the Danish are good people and really know how to do a big breakfast, with meat, cheese and sh. Id love to play at the Roskilde Festival there one year. Ive still never even been to it. As a singer Ive noticed big differences between audiences in different countries. In Norway the crowd are relaxed and dont tend to go wild at a live show, although when I DJ I find that the club audiences are amazing and really out to have fun. A London crowd can be either great or quite tough, it really seems to depend on what venue you play. I love Shepherds Bush Empire, where I recently played a gig with Saint Etienne its beautiful and ornate. One of my favourite things about being in London is that you can get such great Asian food there. I always eat a lot of sushi and Thai food when Im in the city.Ive just moved to Berlin and have a great apartment my only problem is that I dont actually spend much time there because I travel so much. But when Im home I always head to this cool store called Oye Records (4 Oderberger Strasse, tel: +49 (0)30 6664 7821). I shop for music wherever I travel. London is perfect for that, with incredible record shops. I buy MP3s too, but theres something special about being in the environment of a record store and icking through stacks of vinyl, looking at the sleeve artwork. I have a huge collection of rare vinyl, but always keep shopping for more. You can never have enough. INTERVIEW: SOPHY GRIMSHAW ANNIES NEW ALBUM DONT STOP IS OUT NOW. FOR TOUR DATES, VISIT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ANNIEMUSIC FLY TO OSLO (RYGGE AND TORP) FROM 35 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE, LODZ, KRAKOW AND TRAPANI (SICILY). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM43 RYANAIRMAGAZINEI have a huge collection of rare vinyl, but always keep shopping for moreCOMMENTNorwegian DJ and electropop starlet Annie talks travelAnniePHOTOS NINA MERIKALLIO043_RM_Holiday Habits_ED_RS.indd43 43 3/12/09 15:46:22$OPRVWDQ\RQHFDQ\LI\RXWUDLQDWWKHEHVWDLUOLQHSLORWFROOHJHZZZIWHMHUH]FRPRyan Air Ad_044.indd 1 4/12/09 14:51:54COMMENTHeatmagazine editor Sam Delaney attempts to decode the Continents cultural differences IN ITALY THEY ARE SUPERMERCATI, IN France supermarchs and in Greece they are, well, I dont know what they call them there actually but Im sure it sounds more enticing than Tesco Metro. You can forget dusty old churches or crumbling historical ruins: these wondrous cathedrals of consumerist worship are the real cultural attractions of any holiday abroad. At least theyre the rst places I seek out as soon as Ive got to my holiday retreat, unpacked my bags and spent an hour or so working out how to put the hire car into gear. The moment I park up outside one of these foreign grocery stores and get behind the wheel of one of their authentically derelict old shopping trolleys, an exciting tingle skips down my spine; I am truly immersed in a strange and exotic world. The weird misshapen vegetables, the 800 different types of olive oil, the rows of inatable pool toys, those chocolate bars with names like Twat. These arent just convenient, theyre educational too. You could walk around a rubbishy castle or dreary old museum for days and not really learn as much about a foreign land as you can in 10 minutes at the grocers. And just as walking around a branch of Asda in the UK will lend accurate insight into the earthy, unpretentious and morbidly obese nature of the indigenous people, so walking around the Spanish equivalent shows us that the locals are passionate, demanding shoppers (who are also addicted to extra-high-tar fags).Once inside, my modus operandiis always the same. First I like to grab a bottle or two of pot-luck booze you know, the sort of blue- or green-coloured local hooch you never quite realise the power of until later when youre spewing into the bidet? Then its off to the delicatessen where you tear off a ticket and wait your turn to be abused and humiliated by an intolerant counter girl. You ask her for a tub of stuffed olives; she tuts and serves you 18 slices of smoked goats tongue. You try your best to pronounce the word mozzarella; she rolls her eyes and hands you a tub of tripe in garlic. Oh well, its quite good fun to try a few local delicacies, you think to yourself as you smile and wheel your trolley to the checkout. Still, cultural acclimatisation can only go so far and, thankfully for Englishmen like me, most European supermarkets stock English breakfast tea. The bad news for Spanish tourists in the UK, however, is that our cigarettes are very expensive and girlishly low in tar. Sorry.These wondrous cathedrals of consumerist worship are the real cultural attractions45 RYANAIRMAGAZINEILLUSTRATION: SPENCER WILSON / SYNERGY ART045_RM_Sam Delaney_ED_RS.indd 45 30/11/09 09:10:28COMMENTGuardian newspaper columnist Zoe Williams on the joys of working at ChristmasIT IS TAKEN AS A GIVEN THAT NOBODY wants to work over the yule period, because everybody wants to be with their families. However, this theory is never tested, because all the establishments in which you might see a person working at the supermarket or, if you prefer, the opera are closed. Christmas travel, especially, is mainly the inside of a car, with your fella sitting next to you, sighing. Flying, of course, is the exception. Because planes are larger than trains no, wait, thats not right. Because planes have a more modern outlook than trains and buses, commemorating the birth of Christ is deemed an insufficiently good reason to disrupt all the services. And there is nothing, nope, not an open-topped tourist-bus, not even a Wurlitzer, that is more fun than getting on an aeroplane on Christmas Eve.As soon as you step into the airport, you notice that everyone is smiling at one another. This goes beyond the regular Must remember to smile; have smiling on my to-do list smile, often into the territory of genuine friendliness and/or affection. Sure, sure, its Christmas: if people dont smile, they will get ceaseless Cheer up, love, its Christmas remarks, and then theyll have to laugh, which is much more effort than smiling. But I see something deeper in the gesture, some meaningful gratitude in the glint of every tooth, something along the lines of: I love you, stranger. I love you because you are not my weird cousin. Here, have a Quality Street.It is self-generating as well I cant help but notice. They smile, I smile back; they move into a grin, perhaps I start to laugh at the incongruity of all this enthusiasm; soon they are laughing. One smile over the Christmas period can lead to a whole departure gate falling about. And why not? Youll be drunk in a minute anyway, so you may as well start acting like it.The good cheer accelerates as you board your aircraft, then when you take off it, er, takes off. I went to Cape Town at Christmas in 2004 and people were literally cheering the pilot for getting us into the sky. I mean, dont get me wrong, it beats singing O Little Town of Bethlehem, but if youre excited that he knows how to take off, what on earth possessed you to get on this vehicle in the first place? We ate turkey and it seemed curiously delicious. We drank drinks. We communed with our fellow passengers, but we definitely werent enjoying ourselves as much as the hosties, who were practically hoola-ing about the place.Its all a lie, in other words: people love working at Christmas. Even if you have nowhere to go, you should fly just to see the excitement. Or I guess you could always go to A&E. Thats the only other place I can think of where they work all-year round. I cant, Im afraid, vouch for their party spirit.46 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COMILLUSTRATION: TOM PERCIVAL / ADVOCATE ARTI love you, stranger. I love you because you are not my weird cousin046_RM_Zoe Williams_ED.indd 46 30/11/09 09:11:00No.47843 Moorea SL.indd 1 27/11/09 14:17:37TOURISMUS SALZBURG GMBH Salzburg Information tourist@salzburg.infoMozartscityisbeautifulanytimeoftheyear!Theenchantingbaroquecityoffersitsguestsabreathtaking backdrop, world-renowned attractions and a multitude of festivals and events such as Mozart Week, Easter andWhitsunFestival,SalzburgFestivalinSummer,CultureDaysandisthelocationofthefamousmovie The Sound of Music!Salzburg Snow Shuttle Dec. 21, 2009 March 7, 2010, every day to another amazing ski resort for only 13,-Culturaleventsallyearround: SalzburgMarionetteTheatreoperasandTheSoundofMusic,SalzburgCastle Concerts at Mirabell Palace, Salzburg Fortress Concerts, Sound of Salzburg Dinner Show, Mozart Dinnerconcert at the Baroque Hall of Stiftskeller St. Peter.NEW from March 2010: Mozart Symphony Concerts!Stage of the world |www.salzburg.infoSALZBURG FESTIVALJULY 25 AUGUST 30, 2010Foto:Bae,Bien-U,snm1a-006hc(Ausschnitt),2002,135 x 260 cm,C-print mounted on Plexiglas inartists frame,Courtesy ofAANDO FINE ART,Berlin +43-662-8045-500 www.salzburgfestival.atRyan Air Ad_048.indd 1 1/12/09 14:36:49SALZBURGCITYLENSCan you read his body language? Salzburg has an incredibly rich creative history. But that doesnt stop it from looking to the future, too. This sculpture at the MAM gallery in the old town Weby Spanish artist Jaume Plensa is just one of many pieces of contemporary art adorning the citys charming squares and avenues.49 CITYLENS/50 CITYSOUL/55 CITYMAP/56 CITYCENTS/58 CITYLIVESCITYFOCUSEd Chamberlin fnds the city even more magical in winter. Photography by Alexander Short049_RM_City Lens_RS_ED.indd 49 30/11/09 09:12:00SO, HAVE YOU NOTICED ALL THE MOZART stuff around here? Roland Neulinger, manager of Carpe Diem Finest Fingerfood, asks us with an ironic grin. Of course we have! Weve only been here eight hours and already weve seen Mozart mugs, hats, umbrellas, T-shirts, tablecloths and more for sale.Salzburg is understandably very proud of its famous composer, but can boast many other renowned faces from history too. One Salzburger I walked around town with just after arriving dropped so many names that the town sweepers had to follow after us to clean up the mess. And this is the Marionettentheater, where James Joyce lodged during his time in Salzburg, he began. And across there, Hotel Bristol (4 on map), where Sigmund Freud led the first Psychoanalytic Congress in 1908, he continued. And here you see the Mirabell Gardens, where parts of The Sound of Music were filmed.And this after walking barely 20 metres. Yes, Mozart was born and lived here; yes, Joyce to resorts such as Zell am See, 90 minutes south-west of the city, make for great city and slopes holidays. Check out our James Bond skiing photoshoot at Zell am See on pages 6065 for a taste of the mountain landscape. But back in Salzburg, were at Hotel Sacher (1 on map), the citys most famous hotel. Sacher is one of Austrias most prestigious names: Franz Sacher was the inventor of the renowned Sachertorte, a rich, dark chocolate cake served with whipped cream, and his son Eduard founded the Hotel Sacher in Vienna. Keeping the recipe secret, these two hotels boast being the only places in the world to serve the original Sachertorte. Staying at the hotel is even more luxurious than eating the cake, but non-guests can always drop into the caf for a slice nonetheless.Thats not the only original confectionery youll nd in Salzburg either. Mozart balls (there he is again!) were rst developed here in 1890, It is deep midwinter now, and a dierent atmosphere envelops the cityCITYSOULSALZBURG50 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COMresided in Salzburg for a while; yes, Freud kick-started modern psychology here; and, yes, The Sound of Music was part-filmed in Salzburg a fact that attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the Mirabell Gardens every summer.But it is deep midwinter now, and a different atmosphere envelops the city. Christmas markets selling Glhwein and wooden toys fill the many squares, the warm glow of cafs and restaurants beckons passers-by and everyone has skiing on their minds.This year, unexpected snowfall in the Alps kicked the ski-season off to its earliest start in over a decade, and Salzburgs proximity FLY TO SALZBURG FROM DUBLIN | LONDON (STANSTED) | VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION PHOTOS ALEXANDER SHORTPHOTO STIFTSKELLER ST PETER050_52_RM_City Soul_ED_RS.indd 50 30/11/09 09:13:40PUT IT ON THE CARDWith so much to see in Salzburg, you may be worried about half your costs going towards entrance fees. When you arrive, pick up a Salzburg Card, available in almost all hotel lobbies and tourist information centres. It gives you free entry to sights, as well as discounts on cultural events. Depending on how long you are staying for, buy the 24-hour card for 22 (children, 11), the 48-hour card for 30 (children, 15), or the 72-hour card for 35 (children, 17.50).These cards give free entrance to the Mozart Museums, Salzburg Museum (14 on map), the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Zoo, the Stiegl Brewery where the local beer is brewed, art galleries and cruises on the Salzach river. In addition, you can hop on and off the local buses and ride the cable cars and the funicular railway.Make sure you take into account how many cultural attractions you are likely to visit but if you are planning to see as much of the city as you can, this card will help you get the most out of your trip. FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL TEL: +43 (0)662 889870, OR VISIT WWW.SALZBURG.INFO51 RYANAIRMAGAZINEby confectioner Paul Frst, and the chocolate-covered spheres of pistachio-marzipan and nougat won a gold medal at the Paris Exhibition of 1905. Ofcial Mozart balls are only available at Frsts various outlets, including Caf Frst (20 on map) by the Alter Markt. On the Alter Markt you also nd what is paradoxically described as Austrias oldest Viennese-style coffee house, Caf Tomaselli (18 on map). Opened in 1703, it serves the fantastic Tomaselliums Caf a mocha, Mozart liqueur and whipped cream cuppa. Then theres the Alte f. e. Hofapotheke (15 on map), a charming pharmacy with perfectly preserved Peter (7 on map). Dating back to 803AD, its the oldest restaurant in central Europe, and utterly essential to complete your Salzburg experience. The ancient walls of the venue have been hewn into the hillside, and you can see the exquisitely preserved dcor in the many rooms of the main restaurant. But for a singular experience, book a table for the Mozart Dinner, which takes place every evening at 8pm. In the baroque hall, lit almost exclusively by candlelight, a night out in Mozarts time is recreated, as a string quintet and opera singers in full 18th-century regalia serenade you. A menu comprising 18th-century recipes is also laid out before you as the musicians play movements from Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro, accompanied by the breathless silence of stunned guests. If you are sceptical about Mozart, or about classical music in general, experiencing this will dispel all doubts. I wasFrst place A coffee and chocolate tradition at Caf Frst The Mirabell Gardens The castle and river make for a perfect snapshot A slice of luxury at Salzburgs Hotel Sacher Treat your ears to some live MozartCITYFOCUS SALZBURGEdward Chamberlin on where to eat, sleep, drink and explore in the Austrian cityrococo medicine cabinets from the 1760s.But Salzburg doesnt trade purely on past glories. Dotted around town are a number of sculptures and artworks, organised and installed by the Salzburg Foundation (www.salzburgfoundation.at) with the goal of supplementing the citys long-standing cultural tradition by contemporary artistic statements. Marina Abramovics Spirit of Mozart shows a number of metal frame chairs, one of which towers 10 metres above the others; Stephan Balkenhols Sphaera sculpture on Kapitelplatz depicts a man standing atop a large golden sphere staring out to space; and Anthony Craggs amorphous statues are dotted around town, with a number of them residing in the gardens of the Museum der Moderne (13 on map), Salzburgs haven for modern art that overlooks the city on Mnchsberg.But when Salzburg does trade on its history, it does so with rare class and tact. Nowhere is this more stunningly true than in the veritable time machine that is Stiftskeller St 050_52_RM_City Soul_ED_RS.indd 51 30/11/09 09:13:56CITYFOCUS SALZBURG52 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COMamazed by how powerful this music was when heard in the flesh. Prices per head at the time of writing are 48, excluding wine. So to answer Roland Neulingers question about all the Mozart stuff, yes, we have noticed it, and its wonderful. His restaurant, Carpe Diem Finest Fingerfood (6 on map), has an interesting trick up its own sleeve. Aside from the hearty menu of mains (including the most tender venison weve ever tasted), the Cone Variations are possibly unique. Presented on a custom rack, these Cornetto-style appetisers take the classic ice-cream template and fill the top with savouries: chicken wings, steak tartare and even burgers. You may raise a dubious eyebrow, but the Cone Variations are an unexpected delight. After dinner, head downstairs to the bar for cocktails and the occasional live band.Alternatively, just around the corner is the colourful quirkiness of Afro Caf (16 on map), in which vibrant African furniture props up talkative students and nighthawks. Grab an Afro Caf product from their shop; they sell branded T-shirts, coffee and bags. Nearby Republic Caf (17 on map) plays electronica, hip-hop and dance late into the night. Carpe Diem is part of the Red Bull empire, another famous name associated with Salzburg. Founder Dieterich Mateschitz lives in Salzburg, and has bestowed upon the city a magnicent bar/restaurant/art gallery complex called Hangar-7 (11 on map, closed 23 December4 January). As the name suggests, its a futuristic aircraft hangar adjacent to Salzburg Airport, and upon entering you are surrounded by Mateschitzs aircraft collection: a B-25 Mitchell, a Douglas DC-6B and even a recreation of one of Leonardo da Vincis ingenious designs. At the restaurant, Ikarus (9 on map), a new head chef is drafted in to take over the kitchen for a month at a time. December sees Paul Pairet ofFrench restaurant Mr & Mrs Bund in Shanghai, and the new year welcomes Stefano Baiocco of Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli at Gargnano, Italy. If youre thirsty rather than hungry, the Threesixty Bar is positioned dizzyingly high above the action, attached to the ceiling of the dome.Easier to access is the Mayday Bar, whose nifty touchscreen bar top allows tech-savvy drinkers to place orders, and even send flirtatious messages to that mysterious girl on the other side of the bar. Being situated near the airport, visiting Hangar-7 may be either the first or last thing you do in Salzburg. So at least make sure its one of the two.I was amazed by how powerful this music was when heard in the eshPlane crazy Drop in to see the vintage aircraft at Hangar-7 Cool cones at Carpe Diem The place to get themFLY TO SALZBURG FROM DUBLIN | LONDON (STANSTED) | VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM PHOTOS ALEXANDER SHORT, PETER ANGERER050_52_RM_City Soul_ED_RS.indd 52 30/11/09 09:14:20Holiday home to let?Advertise on the UKs busiest holiday home websiteThanks to holidaylettings.co.ukour holiday home pays for itselfSpecial Offer25 credit +free lettings guide* Sign up for 12 months and get a 25 credit to spend on additional marketing on holidaylettings.co.uk as well as a free 42 page guide to letting your holiday home. For new advertisers only.Reach over 25 million holidaymakers searching for accommodation worldwideDeal direct with holidaymakers and stay in control, you choose who stays and whenPay no commission on bookings, everything you earn is yoursAdvertise from just 219 + VAT. 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