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Travel Magazine - 2011

In this issue02 Welcome

03 Journey Through Sicily Tour of the Greek ruins on the Italian island

Lonely Planet Guide Travel expert Heather Carswell shares her favourite spots in Barcelona

Blogger Tip We asked a top blogger for their perfect summer destination

04 Our favourite cities Two spots for a new summer adventure

06 Relaxing Summer Thermal baths in Switzerland

07 Europe Outdoors A pull-out map of the best festivals and events happening on the continent this summer

08 Film musical or book Three new musicals to check out on the London stage

Travel Tips The importance of cash

09 Stockholm City Guide Where to go and what to do in the Swedish capital

Contents

Family owned and operated since 1992 ChangeGroup is one of the leading pro-viders of foreign exchange internation-ally Serving 25 million customers every year in locations such as Australia North America Europe the UK and New Zea-land We have been providing custom-ers with travel money for over 19 years

Throughout the companyrsquos lifetime we have also won numerous awards rang-ing from the Queenrsquos Award for Enter-prise Investor in People and the Times Top Track award twice (we were the only foreign exchange business to win this)

We are committed to providing you with a trustworthy and cost-saving ser-vice because letrsquos be honest currency rates shouldnrsquot be a worry before you travel ndash let us do that Wherever and whenever you order with us online yoursquoll receive the best rates at any time Thatrsquos our price promise guarantee

ChangeGroup Travel Magazine Summer 2011 1

Stockholm City Guide 09

On the Cover

Famous Orthodox church with blue domes in the village of Oia on the island of Santorini Greece

Sicilyrsquos Greek Ruins 03

Hvar Croatia 04

Thermal spas 08

Copenhagen 04

Summer Musicals 06

Welcome

Summer brings to mind memories of picnics in the park weekend getaways to European beaches and (of course) a great tourist season in London

The past few months leading up to summer have been very busy for ChangeGroup We have completely re-branded our corporate identity and given our logo strapline and website a facelift all to serve you better After listening to your comments and feedback we changed our website too making it more user friendly and clear and added more products and services such as Travel Money Online to ensure that your time abroad and even in the UK is fantastic

In this issue your Travel Magazine we wanted to share with you our favourite places to go and travel hints and tips which are sure to get your vacation off to a stress-free start With over 19 years of experience within the foreign exchange and travel industry we want to pass our expertise on to you and your family

In our Travel Guide sections yoursquoll find information on hot summer cities such as Sicily Croatia and Sweden with secret and off the beaten path locations guaranteed to add some excitement into your holiday We consulted local residents bloggers and tourist authorities to find out the best places to go If you want to share your experience about your travels wersquod love to hear about it Our Europe Outdoors Feature is your definitive guide to what to see and do abroad this summer Wersquove selected the top events exhibitions gigs and festivals to visit for both you and your family ndash enjoy

As always wersquod love to hear from you Donrsquot forget to check follow all of our activity on the web Our magazine is completely interactive - clicking on links and bolded words throughout the articles will take you directly to the page Have a great summer

Paul CrombieGeneral Manager - Western Europe


Hvar Croatia

Beautiful Barcelona

All information and travel details are correct at time of publishing and may change during the length of publication

Switzerland

Welcome

Breaking up the rugged and mountainous Mediterranean terrain the Greek ruins of Sicily offer visitors a visual historical journey through the Italian islands Hellenic past

The most famous of the ruins is found in the southwestern region of Agrigento Built in 582-580 BCE the city is home to the ancient city of Akragas and the Valley dei Templi a site comprising of seven monumental Greek temples the Temple of Juno and Temple of Concordia Only a short distance from Palermo the site is easily accessible by car or bus and is well worth the trip The best views can be seen at night time when the hilly terrain is light up with Greek porticos and columns

Near the southeastern corner visit the city of Syracuse where Greek mathematician Archimedes was born The historical centre is found on the island of Ortigia and is a testament to the cityrsquos history of Roman Norman and Aragonese rulers The Temple of Apollo constructed in early 6th c BC and the Fountain of Arethusa are not to be missed The archaeological complex inland from Ortigia is home to the Tomb of Archimedes as well as a large Greek theatre still used today

Also visit Capo Tindari Taormina Sellinunte Segesta (pictured)

For more information visit wwwpalermocom

Greek ruins in Sicily

Off the Beaten Path

Travel Guide

Blogger Tip

ldquoA destination Irsquom very excited about for summer is Switzerland especially Zurich which Virtual GDBK runs a page on Therersquos something so civilized-Old-

World-Europe about Switzerlandrsquos urban lakes and rivers that are clean enough to swim in like Lake Geneva and Lake Zurich In Zurich there are amazing baths on the lakes and architect-designed bathhouses and visiting them seems like the perfect way to enjoy a culture destination and the pleasures of summer If I were going to Switzerland Irsquod also take a side trip to visit the St Benedict Chapel by the architect Peter Zumthor

Valerie Stivers-Isakova runs the travel blog Virtual GDBK a compliation of recent travel stories local listings and more all chosen by city-specific editors and writ-ers Visit virtualgdbkcom for more travel tips

Things are getting much easier for tourists looking to find new and exciting spots in a city With the increase of travel blogs and online travel websites visitors can learn the ins and outs of a new desintation before they travel and plan their trip well in advance We asked a top blogger to share with us her secret guide and summer destination pick

Blogger Valerie Stivers-Isakova from Virtual GDBK on Switzerland

Expert Advice

ldquoBarcelona is one of the worldrsquos great cities Its Mediterranean location great weather and well-deserved reputation as a place that knows how to party are just the beginning The cityrsquos unique mixture of gothic and Modernism architecture makes Barcelona a fascinating place to wander round From the narrow medieval streets of the Barri Gotic district to some of Gaudirsquos greatest works in LrsquoEixample such as La Sagrada Familia there is no shortage of awe-inspiring sights

For the best places to eat give the tourist hotspots such as La Rambla a wide berth The best places are found by exploring on foot so head out after 8pm (not much is open before then) and you shouldnrsquot struggle to find an inviting restaurant or cozy tapas

bar For the best seafood head to La Barceloneta (segonsmercatcom C Balboa 16 +93 310 78 80) or to La Ribera (laribera-saes (Pl Comercial 11 +93 319 52 06) (both in the Ciutat Vella district) for fusion and international cuisine

Similarly if you want to experience the most happening nightlife avoid the main streets in the old town which are home to Irish bars and stag parties I found some fantastic quirky bars tucked away on nearby side streets Itrsquos worth having an afternoon nap if you plan on partying as in Barcelona nowhere gets going until after midnightrdquo

Heather Carswell is a Lonley Planet spokespersonVisit the Lonely Planet wwwlonelyplanetcom for more great guides

Lonely Planet contributer Heather Carswell shares her favourite spots in Barcelona

ChangeGroupOur unbeatable online Euro rates lets you enjoy all of the sights of the Catalanan city

rdquo

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When in Sicily be sure to visit the Catacombs of the Capuchins in Palermo


photo swiss-imagechGian Marco Castelberg amp Maurice Haas

photo swiss-imagechSamuel Mizrachi

photo swiss-imagechWalter Storto

Take a Trip

Summer Destinations


With a wide range of long or short haul vacations available take advantage of great currency rates and cheap flights and a take a trip to a new European city this summer We selected two of our favourite spots which are guaranteed to give you the perfect break

Copenhagen Denmark

Hvar Town Croatia

T his seaside town and capital of Hvar Island boasts the

perfect balance of sightseeing and sunbathing - no wonder itrsquos called the new French Riviera Visiting the city is easy with Jadrolinija (jadrolinijahr) Ferries operates twice daily sailings from Split

Croatia has several beautiful sites and this island is no exception Visit the Franciscan Monastery or take a trip to Stari Grad the oldest settlement on the Island founded by the Greeks in 400BCFor amazing swimming visit the Blue Grotto for snorkelling in the crystal clear water after taking a trip around the island via the cityrsquos boats The city centre is full of restaurants and cafes serving up the best of Dalmatian cuisine from fresh octopus salad to black risotto Be sure to visit Macondo (Groda

+385 21-742-850) for the freshest seafood

Over the recent years Hvar has become known for their busy nightlife with well-known spots such as the Riva located in the Yacht Harbour Hotel (Riva bb suncanihvarcom) and Carpe Diem (Stipanska wwwcarpe-diem-beachcom) complete with its own beach and 6 different bars

If yoursquore more of an adventure seeker tour the Croatian coast via charter boat with Captain Anton on Kapetan Jure (kapteanjurecom +385 21 873 147 ) which takes you to all of the islands on the Hvar Riviera including must-see Vis Jure offers comfortable accommodation and dining on the boat all for excellent value The Dalmatian coast is best seen from a boat as the turquoise blue water is not to be missed

More than just the Little Mermaid and the Tivioli

Museum Copenhagen is the perfect city to visit for culture design and open outdoor spaces

From our experience the best way to experience a new city is on a bike and Copenhagen is no exception Not only more economical it allows you to explore the cityrsquos attractions at your own pace Rent a bicycle for around 50 kronerday (cph-bike-rentaldk) and take a trip to the Statens Museum for Kunst (wwwsmkdk Soslashlvgade 45-50 +45 3374 8494) the national museum or picnic in the Faeliglledparken Visit The Kingrsquos Garden to experience the Renaissance splendor established by Christian IV in the 1600s and be sure to buy some childrenrsquos gifts at Krea the cityrsquos famous toy shop Design fans should visit the Museum of ArtampDesign (designmuseumdk Bredgade 68 +45 33 187 56 56)

Copenhagen is full of stunning contemporary architecture especially in the Orestad neighbourhood which boasts a hotel by Daniel Libeskind and concert hall by Jean Nouvel For dining visit the Nyhaven district known for its electic mix of culture bars design and history Also visit the free-town of Christiania for a new experience For shopping and a stroll walk along Stroslashget Europersquos longest pedistrian only street and take in the old medieval city and the Latin Quarter

A trip to the city wouldnrsquot be complete without a visit to Noma (Strandgade 93 +45 (0) 3 926 3297) just named the worldrsquos top restaurant by Restaurant Magazine Also visit the Copenhagen Cooking Festival (copenhagencookingdk) taking place between 19 - 28 August for local flavours Images (clockwise from top left) Copenhagen Cooking city cycling

waterfront pier at the Royal Danish Playhouse one of Rene Redzepirsquos Head Chef at Noma dishes

Images (clockwise from top left) Aeiral view of Hvar One of the beaches at Carpe Diem bar fresh Dalmatian cuisine beach view

Clockwise Cycling in the Canton Valais region Burge-bad Therme in Leukerbad natural spa cusine serentity in a designer spa

swiss-imagechTina Steinauer

swiss-imageValaisThomas Andenmatten



Spa Guide - Switzerland

Therme Vals ValsBuilt using Valser quarzite slabs and situated over thermal springs in the Graubuumlnden area Vals Spa is literally carved out of the moun-tain Designed by Peter Zumthor the hotel and spa are a beautiful fusion between old and new spac-es providing guests with a glori-ous display of light and elegance Rates Most spa treatments be-tween CHF 78 - 98 Double occu-pancy rates range from CHF 225 - 71 depending on hotel (includes admission to Therme baths) Directions train to Chur or Post bus to Vals Chauffeur service for guests arriving by public transport Contact therme-valsch +41 (0) 81 926 80 80

Thermal Spas

Leukerbad Spa Leukerbad ValaisAs one of the countrysrsquo largest thermal spas the hotel offers family packages and accomodation and a wide range of activities in addition to the spa itself including sports and recreation The spa has several hotels and apartments where you can choose to stay located around the spa Perfect for familiesRates Double room rates be-tween CHF 195 - 595 per night apartments from CHF 426 - 556 per night The spa also offers weekly family lsquotasterrsquo packages Directions arriving from any Swiss airport hop on the SBB train to Leuk-Susten and change to LLB bus to Leukerbad (roughly 2-3 hours)Contact leukerbadch +41 (0)27 472 71 71

Designer Spas

Tamina Therme Bad RagazNestled in the beautiful foothills of the Alps and only an hour away from Zurich the spa designed by Yosho Smolensk boasts several pools spa treatments and an extensive wellbeing programme Enjoy a spectacular view overlooking the mountains in one of the sparsquos outdoor thermal pools or from inside through the prominent oval windows all whilst indulging in the serene and tranquil relaxation Rates Hotel rates between CHF 200 - 960 Spa day rates between CHF 26 - 30 for 2 or 4 hours and treatments ranging between 96 - 188 CHF Directions trains from either Zu-rich or Berne stop at Bad Ragaz or via automobile on the A13Contact resortragazch+41 (0)81 303 30 30

Only an hour long train ride away from Zurich these picture-perfect thermal spas in Switzerland are ideal for both a weekend getaway or a much needed week-long break The country is home to numerous architect-designed spas and thermal baths all surrounded by mountains and breathtaking scenery

Lifestyle

Baines de Lavey Lavey-les-BainsThis spa offers daily admission as well as a long-stay hotel accomodation Enjoy a wide range of treatments from pressure jets and massage as well as Turkish baths and hammam In addition to the spa the beautiful Chablias region (where the spa is located) offers visitors the opportunity to hike or play golf when they need a break from the busy spaRates Double room CHF 145 per night Spa rates bewteen CHF 24 - 30 for 3 to 4 hours Directions regular buses or trains from StMaurice or A9 mo-torway (direction Lausanne)Contact lavey-les-bainsch +41 (0)24 486 15 55


Images (clockwise from top left) Tamina Therme spa Leukerbad spa

Sources des Aples Leukerbad Loeche-Les-BainsLocated on the southern slopes of the Alps the hotelspa boasts both a thermal and a beauty centre all in a classicly designed spaceRates CHF 540 per night (inc VAT) for a standard double room Spa treatments range between CHF 55 - 70 and packages CHF 100 - 340 Directions trains from Bern-Brig and Lausanne stop at Leuk Direct LLB bus to Leukerbad on the hour Contact sourcesdesalpesch+41 (0) 27 472 20 00

photo Tamina Therme

photo Therme Vals STswiss-imagech photo Leukerbad Spa

photo swiss-imagechValaisThomas Andenmatten

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Taking place in locations throughout the city the 54th VeniceArt Biennale is a must-see for any art lovers Experience artists from around the world and enjoy a ride on a gondola at the same time Where Venice ItalyWhen 4 June to 27 November wwwlabiennaleorg

Known throughout the world as the summer music festival listen to bands ranging from the Arctic Monkeys The Streets Arcade Fire and many more all on the beach Where Valencia SpainWhen 14 to 17 July Cost pound165 for a 4 day festival pass wwwbenicassimfestivalcouk

With events ranging from tennis concerts to exhibitions London is a great place to visit over the summer

WimbledonExperience tennis at its bestWhere London EnglandWhen 20 to 27 Junewwwwimbledoncom

Loaded in the Park FestivalAnnual music festival in Hyde ParkWhere London EnglandWhen 29 Augustwwwgeloadedintheparkcom

Paris is a hub of cultural activity during the sum-mer Be sure to check out these events

Bastille DayWhere Paris FranceWhen 14 July

Tour de FranceWhere Locations throughout FranceWhen 2 to 24 July wwwletourfr

The Festival lsquoAix-en-Provencersquo taking place in July is an international classical music and opera festival Immerse yourself in Picasso and Ceacutezanne and enjoy the picturesque Provenccedilal landscape Where Aix-en-Provence FranceWhen 5 to 25 Julywwwfestival-aixcom

The annual White Lights festival in Russia celebrates the international performing arts with a wide range of music and dance performances Where St Petersburg RussiaWhen 27 May to 24 Julywwwwnfaorgfestivalstarshtm

Enjoy the seaside at the Maritime Dayrsquos Festival in Tallinn Itrsquos a great way to visit historical ships cheer on boat races and taste freshly caught seafood Where Tallinn EstoniaWhen 16 to 18 Julyhttpwwwtallinnamerepaevadee

The annual Helsinki Festival is the largest arts festival in the country and celebrates the culture of the region Where Helsinki FinlandWhen 19 August to 4 Septemberwwwhelsinginjuhlaviikotfi

The Hellenic Epidaurus fes-tival in Athens introduces visi-tors to the historical and con-tempoary culture of Greece with musical and dramatical performances held in the cityrsquos famous ampitheatresWhere Athens GreeceWhen June to Septemberwwwgreekfestivalgr

Take in the beauty of the Dal-matian coast when the city of Zadar turns off its lights for the Fool Moon celebrations held throughout the summer Enjoy traditional food music and local delights all by candlelight Where Zadar CroatiaWhen Throughout Julywwwcroatiahr

The 66th Annual Prague Spring International Music Festival commemorates both the musical accomplishments of the country as well as international composers Where Prague Czech RepublicWhen May to Junewwwprague-springsnet

Norway is filled with exciting cultural and historical festivals and events throughout the summer with the Arts Festival in the north-ern region being a popular choice

Arts Festival Where Harstad NorwayWhen 18 to 26 Junewwwvisitnorwaycom

Risoslashr Wooden Boat Festival Where Stavanger NorwayWhen 4 to 7 Augustwww trebatfestivalenno

Brussels comes alive in the summer with several outdoor festivals even creating an outdoor beach in the city complete with huts The Beach Urban BBQ and Summer Festival cannot be missedWhere Brussels BelgiumWhen August

Copenhagen hosts several events throughout the summer sure to please everyone the most famous being the annual rock music festival RoskildefestivalenWhere Copenhagen DenmarkWhen early July

Fancy throwing a tomato at a friend At La Tomatina you can Where Valencia SpainWhen 31 August wwwlatomatinaorg

Europe Outdoors


Culture Guide

Good Advice


Itrsquos easy to bring out a credit or a debit card when visiting abroad but travelers often forget the hidden pitfalls of choosing to swipe instead of paying cash Travelling with cash allows you to experience new cultures without having to worry about finding a nearby ATM to pay for local goods And plus whorsquos heard of an ice cream stall in the middle of Barcelona taking a credit card

Theatre PreviewFilm book ormusical

ldquoBendand snaprdquo Hailed as one of the best

musicals of 2010 Legally Blonde stole the hearts of London theatre-goers and critics when it opened last year to rave reviews Now the trend of hit Blockbuster films and Pulitzer-Prize winning books being adapted to the stage has taken over Londonrsquos West-End with fans of the stage being able to see their favourite movies and novels come to life This summer four new and hotly anticipated musical are opening on the London stage lsquoShrek the Musicalrsquo lsquoGhostrsquo lsquoSouth Pacificrsquo and lsquoMatilda the Musicalrsquo

Finally arriving in the UK after a successful run in the States Shrek the Musical brings to life the original book and filmrsquos dysfunctional fairy tale and outrageous cast complete with dragons duelling and a wise-cracking donkey

Shrek the Musical follows the story of swamp-dwelling ogre Shrek (Nigel Lindsay) in his quest to reclaim the deed of his land and to win the heart of the beautiful Princess Fiona (Amanda Holden) away from the diminutive Lord Farquaad With the help of his loyal steed Donkey (Richard Blackwood) a rouge band of fairytale characters and a sassy gingerbread man Shrek embarks on hilarious musical adventure sure that is an irresistible mix of fun laughter and romance

lsquoGhostrsquo the 1990 Academy

Award winning film starring Patrick Swayze Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg is another film being adapted for the London stage Already receiving rave reviews when it opened in Manchester in May the musical follows the story of Sam and Molly as they try to communicate between two worlds ghost and living After Sam is murdered he and Molly hire the help of a phoney physic in the hope of saving her from his murderer How the famous clay pot scene will translate to musical theatre has yet to be discussed

If the contemporary musical trend isnrsquot up your alley head to the Barbican Theatre in August and sing-a-long to Rogers and Hammersteins classic1949 musical romance lsquoSouth Pacificrsquo Loosely based on James Michenerrsquos novel the musical follows the story of a young naval nurse who falls for a mysterious French plantation owner and the realities WWII

The long-awaited adaptation of Roald Dahlrsquos beloved childrenrsquos book lsquoMatilda the Musicalrsquo arrives at the Cambridge theatre this fall The famous book about a child prodigy her evil parents and her wonderful teacher is sure to delight families this fall

Whether you want to see your favourite movie or the pages of a novel brought to musical life this summer the West-Endrsquos new openings are sure to kick your summer off to a singing start

The musical trend hitting the London theatre scene this summer

Images (clockwise from top left) the cast of lsquoSouth Pacificrsquo lsquoShrek the Musicalrsquo Susan McFadden as lsquoElle Woodsrsquo in lsquoLegally Blondersquo a famous film scene brought to life in lsquoGhostrsquo

South Pacific Lincoln TheatreThe Barbican Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS15 August - 1 October 2011Box Office 0207 638 8891wwwsouthpacificonstagecouk

Matilda the MusicalCambridge Theatre Earlham St London WC2H 9HU18 October 2011 - 12 February 2012 Box Office 0207 907 7071 wwwmatildathemusicalcom

Shrek the Musical Theatre RoyalDrury Lane London WC2B 5JF 6 May 2011 - 19 February 2012Box Office 0844 871 8810 wwwshrekthemusicalcouk

Ghost the Musical Piccadilly TheatreDenman Street London W1D 7DJ 24 June 2011 - 28 January 2012 Box Office 0844 871 7618 wwwghostthemusicalcom

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City Guide

Stockholm Sweden

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Destination Guide

Stockholm SwedenKnown for its stylish design innovative restaurants and historic landmarks Stockholm has quickly become a cultural heaven in Scandinavia Surrounded by breathtaking scenery this 700 year old city is a perfect weekend break or a family vacation

Take advantange of the cityrsquos three UNESCO World Heritage sites

the Woodland Cemetery Drot-tingholm Palace and the Viking Settlement which are all a short distance from the city centre Stockholm also offers several fam-ily parks such as the Lill-Skansen Zoo the Aquaria Water Museum and the Astrid Lindgren Muse-um perfect to keep everyone en-tertained Also visit the Moderna Museet and take in works of art by Nils von Dardel and Henri Matisse

The city itself is comprised of sev-eral areas with the Gamla Stan (Old Town) being the most well-known The area is home to the Royal Palace several museums and the Soumldermalm districtmade famous by the novelist Stieg Lars-son and his Millenium trilogy En-joy a literary tour recreating the steps of Blomkvist or Salander

City Guide

L o c a t e d throughout the different areas of the city are

bars and nightclubs perfect for every taste For a more bohemian drink head to the Soumldermalm Va-satan or Kungsholmen areas for some trendier establishments

In recent years Swedish cuisine has become famous or its innovative combination of flavours and styles Restaurant Magazine just listed several of Stockholmrsquos restaurants as being the worldrsquos best so be sure to take advantage of some new taste sensations when visiting the city For natural flavours and produce check out Matthias Dahlgren at the Grand Hotel (Grand Hotel SBlaiseholmshamnen 6 +46 (0)8 679 35 84 mathiasdahlgrencom) Listed as the lsquoones to watch lsquo for 2011 visit frantzenlindeberg (Lilla Nyganta 21 +46 (0) 8 20 85 80 frantzen-lindebergcom) for a total gastronomic journey which was also named Restaurant of the Year in 2010

For more relaxed dining visit ei-ther Elverket Cafe Saturnus or Den Gyldene Freden for some authentic Swedish cuisine Be sure to taste kalops (meat stew) or inglad sill (sweetened herring)

If you want to e x p e r i e n c e the Nordic l a n d s c a p e

take a ferry from central Stock-holm to the Archipelago one of the biggest in the Baltic Sea Comprising of over 24000 is-lands the area is perfect for sailing and is easily accesible via public transport There are several ferry operators offering fast travel or a longer cruise around the islands such as Stroumlmma Kanalbolaget (strommakanalbolagetcom) and Cinderella Baringtarna (cinderella-batarnacom) Be sure to visit the maritime ports the Svenska-Ho-garna nature harbour and take a stroll around the island of Grinda

Stockholm is full of contemporary concept hotels as well as the

traditional 5-Star For a completely new sensoral hotel experience stay at the Nordic Light Hotel (nordiclighthotelse +46 (0)8 5056 30 00) Guests enjoy rooms with lsquomood lightingrsquo where they can control the lighting of their space based on their trips requirements (ie stress-free romantic relaxation) Standard rooms start at SEK 1335 For a more classic experience try to the Hotel Stureplan (hotelstureplanse +46(0)8 440 66 00) the Grand Hotel (grandhotelse +46(0)8 679 35 00 ) and the newly opened Nobis (nobisse +46 (0)8 614 10 00) Or if you want to experience nature full-on stay at the Woodpecker Hotel where guests stay in treehouses

Image Credits

Copenhagen Image CreditsJazz Festival (wwwcopenhagenmdia-

centrecom copy Tuala Hjarno)City of Bikes (wwwcopenhagenmdia-

centrecom copy Kasper Thye)Copenhagen Cooking Festival Royal Danish Playhouse (wwwcopenhagen-

mdiacentrecom copy Tuala Hjarno)Noma Ditte Isegar 2006

Hvar CroatiaCarpe Diem

Image courtesy of the barSwitzerland Images

Table of Contents swiss-imagechChristof Sonderegger

Switzerland Spa ImagesThermina Spa image courtesy of Grifco PR 18 Coda Centre 189 Munster Rd

London SW6 6AW Leukerbad Spa

Image courtesy of the spaStockholm Image Credits

Table of ContentsCafe Verma at Bergsunds Strand 31 Stockholm (photo wwwimagebankswedense copy Nicho SoumldlingNicho

Soumldling)Article

F12 Bar (photo wwwimagebankswe-dense copy Conny FridhConny Fridh)

Moderna Museet (photo wwwimage-bankswedense copy Nicho SoumldlingNicho Soumldling) Gamla StanOld Town (photo wwwimagebankswedense copy Nicho

SoumldlingNicho Soumldling) Swedish Cuisine (photo wwwimagebankswedense copy Miriam Preis Miriam Preis)Nicho

Soumldling) The Stockholm Archipelago (photo Stockholmsfoto copy Ola Ericson)


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Images (clockwise from top left) Nils von Dardelrsquos ldquoThe Dying Dandyrdquo at the Moderna Museet Gamla StanOld Town Swedish cuisine the breathaking archipelago

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114-A Powell StreetSan Francisco 94102+1 (415) 732 7870 Pier 39 Fishermanrsquos Wharf San Fransico 94133 +1 (415) 627 9150

Australia

Auckland

11 Custom Street EAuckland 1010+64 9 302 0502

285 Queen StreetAuckland 1010+64 9 307 9320



174 Queen Street Auckland 1010+64 9 3771464

95 Queen StreetAuckland 1010+64 9 3769725

94 Queen Street Auckland 1010 +64 9 359 9100

62 Victoria St WestAuckland 1010 +64 9 379 6778

W Kiosk Britomart Lower Queen StreetAuckland 1010+64 9 3771485

New Zealand

T2 Non - SchengenGate 31-32Vantaa 01531+358 975 31718

Urho Kekkosen katu 00100 Helsinki+358 93232012

Helsinki Airport T1 Arrivals amp Dept HallVantaa 01531 +358 975 311 76 T2 Airside - SchengenGate Area 26Vantaa 01531+358 975 31527

T2 Arrivals Hall 3 Vantaa 01531+358 975 31718

T2 Arrivals Hall 4 Baggage Reclaim+358 969 0258

T2 Departures HallVantaa 01531+359 975 31715

Rotoura

1167 Fenton Street Kiosk inside iSite +64 7 349 6962

1229 Fenton Street +64 7 350 3279

Bremen DE Flughafen Bremen Flughafenallee 20 D-28199 +49 421 559 0988

Luumlbeck DE

Flughafen LuumlbeckBlankenseer Straszlige +49 451 2907402

Christchurch

Shop TG05 125 Cashel StChristchurch 8011+64 3 374 9436

63-69 Cathedral SqChristchurch 8011+64 3 377 1233

Christchurch (contrsquod)

747 Colombo StChristchurch 8011+64 3 365 9605

284 High StreetChristchurch 8011+64 3 365 7030

50 Cathedral Sq Christchurch 8011 +64 3 377 5823

92 Worcesrster St Christchurch 8011+64 3 365 7080

CGX Accessories

164-165 PiccadillyLondon W1J 9EE+44 207 629 3880

51 Whitehall London SW1A 2BX +44 207 839 3631

11-12 James StreetLondon WC2E 8BT+44 207 240 3410

Luton Airport

Airside Luton LU2 9PF+44 1582450687

Landside ArrivalsLuton LU2 9PF+44 1582730743

Airside Baggage HallLuton LU2 9PF+44 1582723496

Airside Exec LoungeLuton LU2 9PF

Baggage Reclaim Belfast BT29 4AB +44 28944 52764

Stockholm SE Vasterlanggatan 54 11129 Stockholm+46 84 111320

Shop 24 London CourtPerth WA 6000+61 7 9325 7418 Shop 1 Piccadilly Arc700 Hay StPerth WA 6000+61 8 9485 2263

158 Murray StreetPerth WA 6000+61 8 9221 0288

Shop 24London CourtPerth WA 6000+61 7 9325 7418

Melbourne101 Collins StMelbourne VC 3000+61 3 9654 2768

248 Swanston StreetMelbourne VC 3000+61 3 9639 1585

Centre Point167 Swanston StreetMelbourne VC 3000 +61 3 9663 6490

67 Swanston StreetMelbourneVC 3000+61 3 9662 2067

Brisbane amp Darwin 21 Queen StreetBrisbane 4000+61 7 3012 7618

Shop 10136 Queen StBrisbane 4000+61 7 3012 7577

Shop 5 Galleria BldSmith Street MallDarwinNT 0800+61 8 8981 0511

Shop 27Transit Centre69 Mitchell StDarwin NT0800+61 8 7941 7401

SydneyKiosk 6115 Pitt StreetSydneyNSW 2000+61 2 9221 9064

254 Pitt StreetSydney NSW 2000 +61 2 9261 0636

68 Market StreetSydney NSW 2000+61 2 9233 6619

Shop W2A Pier 6Sydney NSW 2000+61 2 9247 2082

Shop 81 Alfred StreetSydney NSW 2000+61 2 9247 8592

562 George St Sydney NSW 2000+61 420 503 826

Shop 2Opera QuaysSydney NSW 2000+61 2 9251 4556

Piccadilly Arcade222 Pitt StreetSydney NSW 2000+61 2 9266 0644

452 George StSydney NSW 2000+61 2 9262 9975

Shop 1Piccadilly Arcade700 Hay StHay St MallPerthWA 6000+61 8 9485 2263

158 Murray StreetPerthWA 6000+61 8 9221 0288

720 7th Avenue Times Square New York 10036 +1 (212) 245 7020

In this issue02 Welcome

03 Journey Through Sicily Tour of the Greek ruins on the Italian island

Lonely Planet Guide Travel expert Heather Carswell shares her favourite spots in Barcelona

Blogger Tip We asked a top blogger for their perfect summer destination

04 Our favourite cities Two spots for a new summer adventure

06 Relaxing Summer Thermal baths in Switzerland

07 Europe Outdoors A pull-out map of the best festivals and events happening on the continent this summer

08 Film musical or book Three new musicals to check out on the London stage

Travel Tips The importance of cash

09 Stockholm City Guide Where to go and what to do in the Swedish capital

Contents

Family owned and operated since 1992 ChangeGroup is one of the leading pro-viders of foreign exchange internation-ally Serving 25 million customers every year in locations such as Australia North America Europe the UK and New Zea-land We have been providing custom-ers with travel money for over 19 years

Throughout the companyrsquos lifetime we have also won numerous awards rang-ing from the Queenrsquos Award for Enter-prise Investor in People and the Times Top Track award twice (we were the only foreign exchange business to win this)

We are committed to providing you with a trustworthy and cost-saving ser-vice because letrsquos be honest currency rates shouldnrsquot be a worry before you travel ndash let us do that Wherever and whenever you order with us online yoursquoll receive the best rates at any time Thatrsquos our price promise guarantee


Stockholm City Guide 09

On the Cover

Famous Orthodox church with blue domes in the village of Oia on the island of Santorini Greece

Sicilyrsquos Greek Ruins 03

Hvar Croatia 04

Thermal spas 08

Copenhagen 04

Summer Musicals 06

Welcome








Hvar Croatia

Beautiful Barcelona


Switzerland

Welcome







Off the Beaten Path

Travel Guide

Blogger Tip






Expert Advice








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ChangeGroup






Take a Trip

Summer Destinations



Copenhagen Denmark

Hvar Town Croatia





















Thermal Spas


Designer Spas



Lifestyle





photo Tamina Therme



ChangeGroup























Europe Outdoors


Culture Guide

Good Advice



















bull Convenience




searching for cash


ATM



large group


stalls or fairs




City Guide

Stockholm Sweden











Meet You+44 (0)07528341083

Destination Guide





City Guide









Image Credits












Soumldling)Article






see stay

going out

outdoors




changegroupcom









Belfast Airport


United Kingdom

Europe










Tallinn EE





Helsinki Finland









Prestwick Airport



North America






San Francisco CA


Australia

Auckland










New Zealand







Rotoura


1229 Fenton Street +64 7 350 3279


Luumlbeck DE


Christchurch








CGX Accessories




Luton Airport






























Welcome








Hvar Croatia

Beautiful Barcelona


Switzerland

Welcome







Off the Beaten Path

Travel Guide

Blogger Tip






Expert Advice








rdquo

ChangeGroup






Take a Trip

Summer Destinations



Copenhagen Denmark

Hvar Town Croatia





















Thermal Spas


Designer Spas



Lifestyle





photo Tamina Therme



ChangeGroup























Europe Outdoors


Culture Guide

Good Advice



















bull Convenience




searching for cash


ATM



large group


stalls or fairs




City Guide

Stockholm Sweden











Meet You+44 (0)07528341083

Destination Guide





City Guide









Image Credits












Soumldling)Article






see stay

going out

outdoors




changegroupcom









Belfast Airport


United Kingdom

Europe










Tallinn EE





Helsinki Finland









Prestwick Airport



North America






San Francisco CA


Australia

Auckland










New Zealand







Rotoura


1229 Fenton Street +64 7 350 3279


Luumlbeck DE


Christchurch








CGX Accessories




Luton Airport




































Off the Beaten Path

Travel Guide

Blogger Tip






Expert Advice








rdquo

ChangeGroup






Take a Trip

Summer Destinations



Copenhagen Denmark

Hvar Town Croatia





















Thermal Spas


Designer Spas



Lifestyle





photo Tamina Therme



ChangeGroup























Europe Outdoors


Culture Guide

Good Advice



















bull Convenience




searching for cash


ATM



large group


stalls or fairs




City Guide

Stockholm Sweden











Meet You+44 (0)07528341083

Destination Guide





City Guide









Image Credits












Soumldling)Article






see stay

going out

outdoors




changegroupcom









Belfast Airport


United Kingdom

Europe










Tallinn EE





Helsinki Finland









Prestwick Airport



North America






San Francisco CA


Australia

Auckland










New Zealand







Rotoura


1229 Fenton Street +64 7 350 3279


Luumlbeck DE


Christchurch








CGX Accessories




Luton Airport






























Take a Trip

Summer Destinations



Copenhagen Denmark

Hvar Town Croatia





















Thermal Spas


Designer Spas



Lifestyle





photo Tamina Therme



ChangeGroup























Europe Outdoors


Culture Guide

Good Advice



















bull Convenience




searching for cash


ATM



large group


stalls or fairs




City Guide

Stockholm Sweden











Meet You+44 (0)07528341083

Destination Guide





City Guide









Image Credits












Soumldling)Article






see stay

going out

outdoors




changegroupcom









Belfast Airport


United Kingdom

Europe










Tallinn EE





Helsinki Finland









Prestwick Airport



North America






San Francisco CA


Australia

Auckland










New Zealand







Rotoura


1229 Fenton Street +64 7 350 3279


Luumlbeck DE


Christchurch








CGX Accessories




Luton Airport





































Thermal Spas


Designer Spas



Lifestyle





photo Tamina Therme



ChangeGroup























Europe Outdoors


Culture Guide

Good Advice



















bull Convenience




searching for cash


ATM



large group


stalls or fairs




City Guide

Stockholm Sweden











Meet You+44 (0)07528341083

Destination Guide





City Guide









Image Credits












Soumldling)Article






see stay

going out

outdoors




changegroupcom









Belfast Airport


United Kingdom

Europe










Tallinn EE





Helsinki Finland









Prestwick Airport



North America






San Francisco CA


Australia

Auckland










New Zealand







Rotoura


1229 Fenton Street +64 7 350 3279


Luumlbeck DE


Christchurch








CGX Accessories




Luton Airport



















































Europe Outdoors


Culture Guide

Good Advice



















bull Convenience




searching for cash


ATM



large group


stalls or fairs




City Guide

Stockholm Sweden











Meet You+44 (0)07528341083

Destination Guide





City Guide









Image Credits












Soumldling)Article






see stay

going out

outdoors




changegroupcom









Belfast Airport


United Kingdom

Europe










Tallinn EE





Helsinki Finland









Prestwick Airport



North America






San Francisco CA


Australia

Auckland










New Zealand







Rotoura


1229 Fenton Street +64 7 350 3279


Luumlbeck DE


Christchurch








CGX Accessories




Luton Airport






























Culture Guide

Good Advice



















bull Convenience




searching for cash


ATM



large group


stalls or fairs




City Guide

Stockholm Sweden











Meet You+44 (0)07528341083

Destination Guide





City Guide









Image Credits












Soumldling)Article






see stay

going out

outdoors




changegroupcom









Belfast Airport


United Kingdom

Europe










Tallinn EE





Helsinki Finland









Prestwick Airport



North America






San Francisco CA


Australia

Auckland










New Zealand







Rotoura


1229 Fenton Street +64 7 350 3279


Luumlbeck DE


Christchurch








CGX Accessories




Luton Airport































City Guide

Stockholm Sweden











Meet You+44 (0)07528341083

Destination Guide





City Guide









Image Credits












Soumldling)Article






see stay

going out

outdoors




changegroupcom









Belfast Airport


United Kingdom

Europe










Tallinn EE





Helsinki Finland









Prestwick Airport



North America






San Francisco CA


Australia

Auckland










New Zealand







Rotoura


1229 Fenton Street +64 7 350 3279


Luumlbeck DE


Christchurch








CGX Accessories




Luton Airport








































Meet You+44 (0)07528341083

Destination Guide





City Guide









Image Credits












Soumldling)Article






see stay

going out

outdoors




changegroupcom









Belfast Airport


United Kingdom

Europe










Tallinn EE





Helsinki Finland









Prestwick Airport



North America






San Francisco CA


Australia

Auckland










New Zealand







Rotoura


1229 Fenton Street +64 7 350 3279


Luumlbeck DE


Christchurch








CGX Accessories




Luton Airport
































changegroupcom









Belfast Airport


United Kingdom

Europe










Tallinn EE





Helsinki Finland









Prestwick Airport



North America






San Francisco CA


Australia

Auckland










New Zealand







Rotoura


1229 Fenton Street +64 7 350 3279


Luumlbeck DE


Christchurch








CGX Accessories




Luton Airport






























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