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We're easily pleased. Give us a gorgeous beach, a friendly taverna and the world's greatest pop stars playing for our pleasure, and we're happy. Give us an easy passage through the early rounds of the World Cup, and we're positively delirious.

Summer 2014 promises much. But, win lose or draw you can be sure of one thing - summer holidays bring out the best of Europe. And we know where to find it. So what's it to be? A sizzling music festival (p15)? A secret escape to an Andalusian hilltop village (p20), or a family adventure in Cornwall's dazzling coves (p27)? With Voyage, your route to the sun starts right here. We'll even help you pack (p40).

Happy holidays, Dave.

Contents 3 Welcome

40 Summer Survival Kit

Editor’s letter and contact details

Our must-haves to keep cool this season

4 Arrivals All the latest news and hot picks from your favourite airport

46 Voyage Guides

From the sultry southern Med, to Ireland's Atlantic coast

The essential guide to the best of Mallorca

15 Summer of Music

56 Terminal Map

Seven of the best festivals to get you moving this summer

Don't get lost before you set off

Got a travel related conundrum?

Speak to the experts!

David Lloyd

The Team Aurora Media Ltd T/A Archetype Church House,1 Hanover St Liverpool, L1 3DW

58 Our Destinations Where to fly to from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

20 A Few Miles More From holiday hotspots to hidden gems - we know the way 27 Why we love Cornwall From idyllic villages to capitvating coves

Tel: 0151 707 7708 www.archetypestudio.co.uk

30 Summer Night Cities

Mo Maghazachi - Sales & Marketing Director mo@voyageliverpool.com

How Europe's cultural capitals celebrate summer

David Lloyd - Editor david@voyageliverpool.com

How to enjoy the sun in safety

10 Europe's 10 Best Beaches

19 Q&A

Editor:

42 Summer Skincare

34 Business and Pleasure Work, rest and play in Liverpool

Paul Cook - Copy Editor

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News from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and beyond

World Cup Front Row Tickets Let’s be honest, you really won’t have much trouble tracking down a spot to watch England blaze a trail to the final this summer (well, we can dream, can’t we?).

But here are our seven for starters...

Tenerife

Gran Canaria

Barcelona

Seven Islands Sports Bar, San Blas, Golf Del Sur

Shenanigans Irish Bar, Prisma Shopping Centre, Playa del Ingles

Ronda Universitat, 37, Barcelona

This family-owned spot prides itself on two things - the best hot dogs in Tenerife (that’s some claim!) and its lively sports bar, with its super-sized screens showing all major football games.

Expect a massive summer-long party.

Great food, big screens, lively, family-friendly atmosphere - this well-loved Irish entertainment centre is promising a summer of sport to remember. And the fun continues with DJs and dancing well into the small hours - whether you’re celebrating or drowning your sorrows!

Paris The Moose, 16, Rue des Quatre Vents, 75006 Paris Close to Luxembourg Gardens on the Left Bank, this quirky Canadian-themed bar is sports central, and features plenty of big screen TVs. American football and ice-hockey are the staples, but this summer it’ll all be about the soccer…

Dublin Trinity Bar, 46/49 Dame Street You really won’t have to search far for a great sports bar in Ireland’s ebullient capital. But you’d travel a long way before you found a venue as friendly as the Trinity. A hub for Gaelic Football, the pub will be switching allegiances - temporarily - this summer, as World Cup fever grabs the nation.

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Naples Sinclair Scottish Pub, Via Menzinger, 80128 Naples OK, so Scotland failed to qualify this time around - that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the festivities, single malt in hand, in the deep south of Italy.

Naples has plenty of sports bars, and al fresco screenings planned. But for a dram with a touch of drama, try this cosy spot.

A beautiful 1930s-style barrestaurant with two floors devoted to FC Barcelona - and two 40-inch screens to settle in front of, with a plate or two of delicious tapas, and a cool glass of cerveza. A great choice for blaugrana fans everywhere, close to the Plaça Catalunya.

Larnaca The Meeting Pub, 90 Athene Avenue, Larnaca Beach Family-friendly spot offering generous mezes, British favourites and jumbo-sized screens beaming all the football action you need. It's right on the beach, too, so the choice is yours: World Cup tan, or real tan?

Forward Planning Plan ahead and you can ensure the best possible start to your holiday - with guaranteed savings and security all part of the service.

Car Care Park your car at the airport and you know it’ll be safe and secure.

But, with a little forward planning, it can save you valuable holiday cash too. Simply register with Liverpool John Lennon Airport (www.bookings.liverpoolairport.com) and you’ll receive news - direct to your inbox - of car parking promotions throughout the year, leaving you with a little more cash to spend on the fun stuff!

Smart Money Order your travel money online at www.travelex.co.uk and you can take advantage of Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s Online Price Promise - guaranteeing to refund the difference if you find a cheaper overall price*. You can simply buy online and collect from one of the stores at Liverpool John Lennon Airport before you depart.

Order Euros, US Dollars or a Travelex Cash Passport online up to four hours before you travel, for collection at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Order any other currency before 2pm and you can pick up at Liverpool John Lennon Airport the next day.

Where to find Travelex: Before Security, in the main Check-In Hall on the ground floor.

After Security, in the Departure Lounge, Upper Level and Lower Level Arrivals Hall, after Baggage Reclaim, ground floor. *For full terms and conditions please visit the Travelex Online Price Promise page at www.travelex.co.uk

Welcome to the latest edition of Voyage, our Airport magazine.

Summer is already here in the airport business, with airlines starting their summer schedules from late March and early April, and we have some great destinations on offer from Liverpool once again with which to tempt readers.

While much of what our passengers experience here at the Airport is often taken for granted by way of a convenient, efficient, customer-friendly experience this doesn’t happen by accident and I’m really proud of the staff here at the Airport that have helped to make it what it is today.

To highlight this, we recently celebrated employee long service, with a special event to recognise and acknowledge the many years of staff commitment and dedication to the Airport’s business.

The Airport has changed considerably in many ways over the years, with increased numbers of passengers and airline operations and the expansion in facilities. However, the one consistent has been the continued hard work and loyalty to the business shown by a considerable number of employees who have worked for the company for many years and contributed towards our success.

The event saw almost 80 employees receive a variety of awards to celebrate between 10 and 30 years or more continued service working across all departments of the Airport Company, with 11 employees on hand to receive awards for the longest period of service, having each worked in excess of 30 years for the company, with a cumulative 348 years of experience between them.

Enjoy the ‘Voyage’ and we look forward to seeing you at the Airport soon.

Matt Thomas CEO, Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Blogging The World

The Bodrum Peninsula offers a headland wrapped in golden sands and lively resorts, and a hinterland of ancient treasures and peaceful villages. With so much to see, we’ve called upon the services of an expert - Natalie Sayin, from the brilliant www.turkishtravelblog.com for her picks of the best...

What made you start the blog?

The original purpose was to be an online diary. The diversity of Turkey fascinates me and I wanted to document my travels because they reflect my story as I adapt to life as an expat in the country.

Over time, readers gave me massive support, suggested places, and asked questions so it became more of a guide to Turkey in the eyes of a solo female traveller.

My aim is to visit every town, village, and city so it is safe to assume, this bucket list is going to take a lifetime to complete! Ideally, I use my home on the Aegean coast as a base.

Where to head to... ...go back in time?

The Aegean Coast is awash with sites reflecting Christian history in this region. The ancient ruins of Ephesus are supposedly where Saint John wrote his Gospel.

Although not verified, a house in the hills of Selcuk is suspected to be where the Virgin Mary spent her last days.

Further inland, in the Anatolia region is Cappadocia, connected with the beginnings of Christianity.

The Cave churches at the Goreme Open Air Museum are a UNESCO World Heritage site. ...to eat with the locals?

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The North East of Turkey is unspoiled by tourism and home to the Laz and Hemsin communities.

The scenery of places there, like Ayder Plateau and Uzungol is a stark difference from the holiday coastal resorts. The local cuisine is absurd but scrumptious and boasts of dishes like Muhlama (cheese fondue), hamsi (anchovies) which they put in everything including cakes! Black cabbage soup is also tasty despite the bland description.

...have a night to remember?

The centre of Bodrum is the ideal choice. Large nightclubs and a long bar street make it popular as a party destination. Alternatively, I’ve spent many good nights in Marmaris, along Long Beach (Uzunyali) which offers a great atmosphere, with crowds usually heading to Bar Street at around midnight, to continue the party.

...take in a view they'll never forget?

Two years ago, I went to Mardin in the Southeast of Turkey. I checked into my hotel and the view from my room was astounding. It looked over the ancient Mesopotamia plains that scholars refer to as the cradle of civilization.

However, the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts are known for their sunsets.

...escape the bustle of the city? ...buy something that says ‘Turkey'?

Beypazari, near the capital of Ankara is perfect. I spent four days there, meeting locals, exploring small villages, and reliving childhood memories like picking pears! The region is also establishing a name for itself as a bird watching area because of the endangered Egyptian eagle living there.

…get their adrenalin pumping?

The Nazar Boncuk is a charm said to ward off evil. Repeat visitors to Turkey will recognize it as the blue circle with an eye in the middle.

Sold countrywide, buy it in the form of key rings, necklaces, beads, or hanging ornaments.

Try an early morning hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, white water rafting in Antalya or paragliding in Olu Deniz. Ski resorts in Turkey are also becoming popular with locals.

...be surprised?

...get romantic?

In the Kackar Mountains, houses are remote and locals use pulley systems to transport goods over the valleys. I met a local man there, who showed me traditional methods of beekeeping and he was not using any of the protective suits, seen in the Western world.

If you’re after candle-lit dinners, long walks along the beach and five star hotels, then I would opt for the Bodrum peninsula. Catch a water taxi from the beach at Olu Deniz to Butterfly Valley, a large canyon, and one of the most picturesque and amazing places in Turkey. You can spend the night here, get back to nature, and enjoy a BBQ on the beach.

I stood in a small field, surrounded by swarming bees, and asked why his hives were stacked off the ground. He said it stopped the bears from reaching the honey but he never told me what to do if I saw a bear!

...be awe-inspired?

The city of Istanbul is a hub for arts, photography, music, food, fashion, travel, in fact everything.

The old part of Istanbul (Sultan Ahmet) is where most attractions are - such as the recently restored, and stunning Aya Sofya mosque and a three-day city break is ample time to explore them all. www.turkishtravelblog.com Fly to Bodrum with easyJet

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Prices are per person and include flights from Liverpool, return transfers, accommodation with breakfast, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing and the services of the Kirker Concierge.

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Columbus **** Deluxe Located in the quiet harbour of Fontvielle, a five minute taxi ride from Casino Square, the Columbus hotel has real substance to accompany its unquestionable style; the perfect base for an unforgettable weekend.

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Palma - Mallorca

Palacio Ca Sa Galesa ***** Deluxe

Built in 1571, this typically Mallorcan Palacio retains the feeling of staying in a grand private townhouse, and has just 12 individually furnished bedrooms. Antique furniture, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, is combined with contemporary paintings and sculptures. There is a small indoor pool and glorious rooftop sun terrace with panoramic views of the Cathedral. The magnificent harbour, wonderful bars and restaurants and colourful marina are all within easy walking distance.

5 nights for the price of 4 for Sun-Thurs stays - price from £1,049, saving £175

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The Kirker Concierge is able to book tickets for your chosen performance, or provide information on performances in many Kirker destinations.

Krakow

Amadeus **** Superior

Situated just a short walk from the Market Square, the Amadeus offers classical comfort and style in a great location. Dating back to the 14th Century, this historic townhouse is one of the finest buildings in Old Krakow. The hotel has a restaurant where traditional dishes are served, a vaulted breakfast room, spacious lounge bar and just 22 well furnished, air-conditioned rooms with marble bathrooms and a small fitness room with sauna.

3 nights price from £575

This is just a small selection from the wide range of holidays that we offer.

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10 Best

Beaches What is it that captivates us so much about a stretch of golden sands, turquoise waters and - perhaps - a swaying palm? We don’t have the answers, sorry. But what we do have is a bucket list of the best beaches, all within a easy few hours’ flight away, where the living is easy, the waters are warm, and the sand is sublime...

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The Silver Coast Portugal

The Silver Coast is located in central Portugal between Porto and Lisbon, and it’s a beautiful region of stunning coastlines and beaches largely untouched by tourism. Cove after cove of serene, spacious sands await those who make the effort to head away from the crowds. Try Baleal - a small town about 10 minutes drive from Peniche - it’s great for surfers. Or Sao Bernardino, Consolacao, and Medao-Supertubos - all Blue Flag awarded and blissful.

Fly to: Porto with Ryanair

Tigaki, Kos Greece With its broad sweep of soft sands, gently sloping into a warm, clear blue sea, Tigaki is one of the best beaches on the family-friendly isle of Kos. The cooling onshore breeze takes the sting out of the Aegean heat, too. If busy, just walk to the left, where the crowds eventually start to thin out. Come early evening and the sunset behind Kalymnos island is stunning.

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Strandhill, Sligo Ireland A mecca for surfers, but equally thrilling for those who enjoy invigorating, ozone-drenched sea air - delivered fresh from the Atlantic with each tide. This beautiful, elemental stretch of coast sits at the heart of Yeats country, at the foot of the Knocknarea mountains. And, when the sun shines (which it does, often) you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else than this charming seaside town.

Fly to: Knock with Ryanair

Côte d‘Argent France The longest stretch of sand in Europe, and comfortably close to the vineyards of Bordeaux, the Silver Coast is sand central, with 200 kilometres of the stuff, from the Gironde estuary in the north to Biarritz in the south. The peninsula of Cap Ferret is edged in wonderful beaches, a succession of fine white sand, huge dunes, pine trees and oyster villages! On the Bassin d'Arcachon side, the sea is calmer and tidal pools make for child-friendly paddling.

Fly to: Bordeaux with easyJet

Curonian Spit Lithuania After sudden Baltic storms, beachcombers on the shifting sands of Lithuania’s Curonian Spit scour the foreshore for the tell-tale glint of gold that signals a stranded chunk of glowing Baltic amber.

This narrow finger of land poking into the Baltic Sea is reached by a 10-minute ferry crossing from Klaipeda. It’s a timeless landscape of sand, cycle tracks, pine forests and - in summer - surprisingly warm and tempting waters. A gem of a find, you could say.

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Sopot, Poland The faded grandeur of Poland’s spa town, Sopot, is the beguiling backdrop to one of the country’s best beaches. And the tempo is definitely picking up, as bars and clubs draw the country’s most playful to this seaside town in Eastern Pomerania. But the real draw, now as then, is the resort’s fabulous white sand beach. Try quieter Koliba beach, reached by foot along the sand or by bike through the park, with its swaying palm trees edging deep blue waters.

Yes, this is Poland!

Fly to: Gdansk with Wizz Air

Les Rotes, Denia Spain To the south of Denia lies a coastline of tiny coves, golden sand and rocky headlands bordering the Parque Natural de Montgo, a wonderfully remote nature reserve - yet fabulously easy to reach from Alicante. Its beaches also have a Blue Flag award, and the rocky headlands make for crystal clear waters, ideal for scuba diving and snorkelling. Any of the five little bays here make for a wonderfully relaxing afternoon.

Fly to: Alicante with easyJet and Ryanair

Barranco de Güi-Güi Gran Canaria

Corralejo Dunes Fuerteventura

Is it really possible to find a hidden gem on the tourist-central island of Gran Canaria? Yes, if you know where to look. And if you’re prepared to put the effort in! Accessible only via a steep, winding path that takes a good three hours to walk, or by sailing from Agaete or Mogan, Barranco de GüiGüi and its beach really is a magical spot. Surrounded by towering cliffs, the beach even features a tiny stall for those essential cooling drinks.

An island ringed by magnificent beaches, Fuerteventura is a must-visit if sun, sea and sand are your thing.

Don’t miss a trip south of bustling Corralejo. Here you’ll find the National Park (Parque Natural de las Dunas de Corralejo), with its huge dune system.

The pale, squeaky sands offer plenty of seculded spots for sunbathing (clothing optional), and terrific views over to the islands of Los Lobos and Lanzarote. And if the wind’s up, try your hand at kitesurfing!

Fly to: Gran Canaria with Ryanair

Gaeta, Lazio Italy The string of beaches around Lazio (such as Sabaudia, San Felice Circeo, and Sperlonga) are divine - all white sands, aquamarine waters and chic seaside towns. Gaeta, situated between Naples and Rome, is a beach town with charm to spare. Still (just about) undiscovered by outsiders, the town enjoys not one, but four Blue Flag beaches, all replete with fine sands. Some are only accessible by boat, should you seek the ultimate in seculsion, Italian stlye.

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Music

Britain has a well-established programme of hugely popular summer music festivals covering folk, dance, rock and pop.

But many music lovers are starting to look further afield to get their festival fix.

Here we pick out some of the best European events at which to pitch your tent - plus one right on the doorstep.

Creamfields

August 22-24 Daresbury, Halton

Voted the UK’s best dance music festival at the 2013 Festival Awards, Creamfields continues to go from strength to strength with another superstar line-up in 2014.

Once again it features many of the dance music world’s biggest names, with headline sets from Avicii, Tiesto, deadmau5 and Calvin Harris on the festival’s immense outdoor stages.

Located just down the road from its spiritual home in Liverpool it remains an absolute mecca for dance music fans from Britain and across the globe. Tickets are £180 for a threeday ticket with camping, down to £80 for a Saturday-only ticket.

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Optimus Alive

July 10-12 Lisbon, Portugal

The Times said of Optimus Alive: `Think Glastonbury with guaranteed sun and a pool’ and with a description like that it’s hard not to see the attraction.

Camping is just minutes from the site and tickets for all three days including camping are just £104. Day tickets come in for £45.

This year Optimus Alive can boast Arctic Monkeys as its opening night headliners, and also features Black Keys, MGMT, Imagine Dragons and The Lumineers across the weekend. www.optimusalive.com/en

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July 17-20 Costa Azahar, Spain

Always popular with British music fans due to its beachside location and generally strong bill which this year is headed up by Kasabian, Paul Weller, Lily Allen, Ellie Goulding and the Manic Street Preachers.

Sea, sun and sound is the perfect description for a Spanish festival that costs just €149 for a ticket which includes camping and entry to all four days.

Best of all, the festival runs shuttle buses from Barcelona and Reus, making access as easy as you like. www.fiberfib.com Fly to: Barcelona or Reus with easyJet and Ryanair

Longtiude

July 18-20 Marlay Park, Ireland Marlay Park hosts the second three-day Longitude festival which features Massive Attack, Disclosure, Rudimental, Haim and Bastille amongst its impressive line-up.

Unusually for a multi-day festival there is no on-site accommodation, but with the site within comfortable reach of Dublin’s attractions and hotels there should be no shortage of places to stay.

A shuttle bus connects the festival with the city and there are day tickets as well as a three-day pass. Ticket prices are €59.50 for a single day and €149.50 for the full weekend. www.longitude.ie

Fly to: Dublin with Ryanair

Caribana Ibiza Rocks

June 4 Ibiza, Spain

Less a festival and more a summer-long series of music events featuring cool bands and Djs in a party atmosphere.

This year kicks off on June 4th with Haim rocking the opening night party, and over the following weeks expect to see Example, Lily Allen, Tinie Tempah, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental amongst others.

Tickets and accommodation packages are available for you to schedule a break in the sun around seeing a favourite artist. www.ibizarocks.com

Fly to: Ibiza with easyJet and Ryanair

Sonar

June 12-14 Barcelona, Spain

Sonar is a festival with a difference, tracking some of the newest trends in electronic music alongside established artists.

Held in Barcelona, Sonar is now in its 21st year and mixes the avant-garde and experimental from what’s new, with pioneers in the electronic field.

2014 sees Chic and PJ Harvey alongside Four Tet, Caribou and Richie Hawtin on a wide-ranging bill. Tickets are split between days, and also between day and night sessions, ranging in price from €195 for the full experience to €48 for 1 day entrance to Sónar by Day activities at Fira Montjuïc.

June 4-7 Crans-près-Céligny, Switzerland

In a beautiful location close to Lake Geneva, Caribana offers a diverse mix of pop, indie, rock and reggae over four days.

Liverpool’s own Miles Kane shares a main stage bill with Kodaline and Queens of the Stone Age on one of the days, but also expect to see Tom Odell, Jessie J and Naughty Boy across the event.

Tickets for this boutique event are around £160 but don’t include camping. www.caribana-festival.ch/en Fly to: Geneva with easyJet

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Whatever your travel-related conundrum, talk to Tiffany at Myriad travel, and let her help you on your way...

How clean is the Mediterranean? I keep reading about the quality of the water not being great, and as I’m travelling with small children, I want to be sure they’re safe.

Like all stretches of water close to built up coasts, the Mediterranean does suffer from pollution issues. That’s why you should always seek out Blue Flag-awarded beaches. Since its inception in 1987, the Blue Flag award has become an internationally recognised benchmark standard for great beaches. If the flag is flying, you can be sure the water has been tested and passed as being ‘excellent’ for bathing and free from sewage or industrial pollution, and is constantly controlled by an environmental management system.

Where can we go to combine a traditional sun, sea and sand holiday with the option of big city culture?

We want to keep the kids happy, but don’t want to spend every day on a beach?

Have you thought of Palma? Majorca’s capital really does offer a great Spanish city break - with its magnificent cathedral the hub of an old town laced with art galleries, terrific restaurants and stylish shopping. The island’s lively beach resorts are all within an easy hour’s drive in either direction. Alternatively, Lisbon - Portugal’s latin-spirited capital - is within easy reach of the Lisbon Riviera, with stylish beach resorts such as Estoril and Cascais offering warm waters and chic shopping.

worth visiting our doctor for a prescription?

That depends on whether you feel the problem is emotional or physical - are your children scared of flying, or does the motion of the plane itself make them ill? If it’s the former, distraction is the best policy: a new toy, or computer game works wonders. It also helps if you tell your children, beforehand, exactly what will happen - so that the events don’t come as a complete surprise.

Hyoscine is an effective medication for motion sickness.

You can buy brands suitable for children over the counter.

Administer a dose 30-60 minutes before a journey.

Do one-application suncreams really last all day, or is it safer to reapply?

That really depends on what you’re planning to do all day - and on how well you apply it (see our feature on p42-43).

As a rule, we tend to under-apply. A teaspoon-sized amount should be used on the face, and a tablespoon on body, and a tablespoon on legs. If you’re sweating, or towel-drying after a swim, it’s always safer to re-apply.

Most importantly, remember - suncream or not - it's never safe to stay in the sun all day. Creams might stop you from burning, but they may not prevent skin damage that you can't see.

You can fly to all destinations mentioned in this article from LJLA. If you have travel related question for Tiffany please email Tiffany@myriadtravel.co.uk or write to: Myriad Travel 241 Woolton Rd Liverpool L16 8NA

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A Few Miles More In the heat of high summer it's good to know that there's an escape route to take, when it all gets too much...

We love the southern shores of the Iberian Peninsula - the string of resorts stretching from the Algarve to the Costa del Sol. But their beauty comes at a price, and in high summer many of the region’s best-loved resorts can be a little overwhelming. Same goes for the continent's capitals, too.

So where can you go if you’re after a kid-free escape? Where can you retreat to for a romantic weekend away, or a family holiday far from the madding crowds? Often, a little local knowledge means the difference between fighting for a square foot of sand, and enjoying a secret cove all to yourself. So come with us on a journey 20 miles further, and we’ll introduce you to a whole new world…

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If you're staying in...

Alvor Head inland to the Caldas de Monchique, a spa with hot springs and terrific views over the Algarve plain to the coast. A historic market town, Monchique crests a hill in the Serra de Monchique - a thickly wooded mountain range separating the Algarve from Alentejo. Take lunch in the cobbled square at the centre of Monchique, with its splashing fountain and sun-dappled tables. You never realised the Algarve could be quite so enchanting.

Fly to: Faro with easyJet and Ryanair

Lagos Head just 20 minutes away from Lagos town centre, and you’ll find Dona Ana beach - a real beauty, hemmed in by towering, ochre-coloured cliffs and striking rock formations. The sandy beach is accessed by a footpath and steep flight of stairs (which put many families off!) that lead down the side of the cliff. There is a bar nearby that sells drinks and snacks.

Fly to: Faro with easyJet and Ryanair

Malaga Head inland to the spa town of Carratraca. Here, at the northern gates to the Guadalhorce Valley the landscape is a patchwork of pine, olive grove, deep canyons and rushing streams. It’s an enchanting place - and the drive from the coast is mesmerising. In Carratraca, whitewashed houses spread over three hills, while the sulphur baths are said to have curative properties. For us, though, the town itself (Roman in origin) is a real tonic.

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Oslo, Norway's trim capital, sits at the mouth of the pretty Oslo Fjord: a watery maze of islands, inlets and craggy headlands. Oslofjorden, to give it its Norwegian name, is a summer playground, within easy reach of the city, where boats of all sizes ply the waters, and it's possible to go kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and sailing. Alternatively, take a hike up Oppkuven, the forested hill country, laced with trails and splashed with rushing waterfalls, an hour's drive north of the city. Here you'll find Hadeland Glassverk, founded in 1762, an artisans' village of glass-blowers and craft shops.

El Cañuelo is a delightfully hidden cove, reached by a rickety staircase hewn into the rock of the Maro cliffs, at the eastern edge of the Costa del Sol. The shingly beach enjoys clear waters (great for snorkelling with kids) and a refreshing lack of development, due to the fact that the area is a designated nature reserve, protected by the Tejeda and Almijara mountains just behind the coast. Turn off the N-340 shortly after the Km 402 sign.

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Albufeira Inland, the historic village of Paderne - just ten minutes drive from the bustling beach resort of Albufeira - is worth a stop, for its 13th century Castle of Paderne - once a Moorish stronghold. But keep driving another 10 miles to Alte - a delightful village in inland Algarve, with whitewashed houses, winding narrow streets and handsome villas nestling in the foothills of the Serra do Caldeirão. There are numerous little cafes, splashing springs (fontes), and a pretty series of waterfalls cascading down the hillside. One of the Algarve’s most attractive towns, Alte makes for an altogether more restful holiday base.

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Head south along the E15 coast road to the unmistakably Spanish town of Estepona. Here you’ll find some of the region’s best tapas and seafood restaurants. If you can bear an early start, get here for the fish market, each morning at sunrise, to experience a real slice of tourist-free Costa del Sol life. It’s the perfect start to an authentically Andalucian day. And the beach here is terrific, too. Inland, the trim town of Manilva is worth exploring too - and is delightfully free of summer crowds.

Lovely little Ojén remains unspoiled and authentic, despite its proximity to some of the Costa del Sol’s busiest resorts.

It’s a tranquil and beautiful spot, with its Moorish architecture lining the course of the Almadán stream above the valley of the rio Real. Hemmed in by the sierras Blanca and Alpujata, the old town’s drinking fountains, bars and restaurants make for an arresting Andalucian scene. And don't leave without sampling the town’s fiery anise liqueur, aguardiente!

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Torremolinos Nestled in the pine and cork oak plantations near the River Guadalhorce, Coin sits on the northern foot of the Sierra de Mijas. It’s a magnificent spot, overlooking the spectacular Guadalhorce valley, one of the most fertile areas in southern Spain. And this trim town, surrounded by orchard meadows and fertile farmland, offers just enough in the way of great bars and restaurants - and an easy escape from the heat and bustle of the coast. Close by areas worth exploring are the forests of Alpujata, La Fuente, El Charco del Infierno and La Albuquera.

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Vilamoura The water temperature is a few degrees warmer in the eastern Algarve, and beaches run almost uninterrupted from the edge of the River Guadiana at Vila Real de Santo António to Manta Rota. At Cacelha Velha the eastern end of the Ria Formosa starts and Praia de Cacelha Velha is a beautiful untouched sandspit beach reached by a short boat ride. Your secluded beach is backed by rolling dunes and, every now and then, you’ll find a welcoming beach bar. This, really, is the life!

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Cornwall

There’s something special about Cornwall. Something that sets this beach-fringed finger of land apart. Yes, the climate, the coastline and the ice cream create a winning combination, but there are a myriad other highlights to explore if you know where to look.

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Because the light is so pure In the 1880s, Cornwall became a magnet for artists seeking the freedom, and honesty of painting ‘en plein air’ - that’s ‘in the open air’ to you and me. As a result, colonies of artists set up home in the tiny fishing ports of Newlyn and St Ives. The light, they claimed, was unequalled anywhere in the UK. Virtually surrounded by water, Cornwall does indeed enjoy a special quality of light - a translucent, shimmering spectrum, created only when the air is pure, and the reflections from the sea and the sand shift the summer light into those cool blues you’ll see in the galleries of St Ives, Falmouth and Newquay.

Because the beaches are brilliant You really don’t have to work too hard to find your perfect beach in Cornwall.

But, should you need a headstart, aim for the mouth of the River Camel, near Padstow. Here you’ll find the beautiful Hawker’s Cove beach. Close enough to some of Cornwall’s most well-trodden coves, Hawker’s remains - mysteriously and magnificently - peaceful, even in high season. The beach has a broad swathe of ochre-coloured sands adjoining a row of old coastguard cottages. An off-the-beaten track gem.

Because of its timeless fishing villages Many of Cornwall’s prettiest coastal villages have given themselves over, almost completely, to tourism.

Not so at Coverack, a centuries-old fishing village set on the remote Lizard peninsula. Once an old smugglers’ favourite hideout Coverack has all the elements you look for in a picture-perfect village: pocket-sized harbour, welcoming pub, great little cafe, a couple of shops for picnic provisions, excellent fish and chips and ice cream kiosks, and rockpools aplenty. Take the coastal path from here and you’ll spy tiny coves to sunbathe in, too.

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Because of its genuinely hidden gems You’d think, in a county as coveted as Cornwall, every square inch has been chartered and cherished. Not so. Atlantic Bay - a beautiful horseshoe beach backed by wildflower meadows and jagged cliffs - cobalt shallows (warmed all day in this south facing spot), make bathing enjoyably safe for families. Stay a while longer and you’ll be rewarded by terrific sunsets - especially from the great vantage point at Pencarrow Head.

Because it's a gardeners’ paradise From the enchanting Lost Gardens of Heligan, near Mevagissey, with their exotic Himalayan spring garden and deep, lush valleys, to the eye-popping Eden Project, with its biodomes of tropical blooms and rushing waterfalls, Cornwall’s green credentials are hard to beat. But spare an afternoon for a visit to lesser known gems such as Carwinion and Trebah Gardens in tiny Mawnan Smith.

With their swaying bamboo forests, and subtropical plants cascading down to the Helford River, they’re living proof that Cornwall just isn’t like anywhere else in Britain! The cream teas are great too!

Because the coves are captivating Cornwall’s rugged, dog-toothed coast is serrated by numerous coves and inlets. One of the most picturesque is Kynance, hunkered beneath the towering cliffs of Lizard Point. Iridescent turquoise water, cool white sand, jagged outcrops and a lattice of interconnected caves make Kynance a real draw, despite its relative remoteness.

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Summer Night Cities

In Summer, Europe’s best loved cities extend an extra warm welcome - with festivals, open air concerts and centuries-old celebrations of their culture. Why not head away from the beach, and enjoy a sultry summer night of music, food, street theatre and spectacle?

Naples In July and August, the city’s culture houses tip out their contents onto the streets and squares of Naples old town. So you can expect opera, dance, classical and cutting edge performances (many free, and stunningly illuminated). The most spectacular of the midsummer festivals is Ravello’s Festival Musicale di Villa Rufolo (June to August: www.ravellofestival.com) - with its theme, this year ‘a thousand years of magic.' Expect symphonies, pop, jazz, Beatles and Bacharach, between 20 June and 20 September.

From July to September, the city holds a number of music and film events throughout the city, as part of the Mezzonotte nei Parchi festival (www.comune.napoli.it).

Jazz festivals take place in the Parco Urbano Virgiliano on Posillipo Hill, at the Mostra d’Oltremare, and in the nearby towns of Pomigliano d’Arco and Nocera Inferiore (www.jazzinparco.it). www.inaples.it Fly to Naples with easyJet

Carcassone and Nimes The Carcassonne Festival - also known as the Festival des 2 Cités - is the biggest arts festival in Languedoc-Roussillon, and one of the major cultural events in the South of France. With nearly 100 shows - from opera to dance, theatre to classical music, the streets, squares, Roman amphitheatre in the medieval Cité and ramparts are illuminated and animated - from mid June to August.

The streets of Nîmes are lined with colourful paintings, as the parades and festivities of Féria fill six days of Whitsun fun accompanied by the sound of peñas (local brass bands), 'Sévillane' dancing in the bodegas, paellacooking in the squares, and water-jousting in the Canal de la Fontaine (from 4 to 9 June) The city’s Garden Night Festival is an openair theatre in the magnificent Jardins de la Fontaine - with space for 1,700 al fresco culture lovers, while ‘Thursday in Nimes’ sees the city buzzing every Thursday evening in July and August with crafts, street artists, jazz, blues, flamenco, and street food. www.languedoc.visite.org 30

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Amsterdam The colourful, city-wide FashionWeek Amsterdam takes to the streets in July, with ‘Downtown’ turning the canal-side streets into catwalks, and stylish parties showcasing Europe’s best fashion in the city’s bars.

For music lovers, Amsterdam Open Air returns to Gaasperpark on 7 & 8 June, with MTV-curated pop, and the Holland Festival (1 to 28 June) thrills theatregoers with cutting edge performance pieces from around the world.

From May to August the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre programmes a four-month long al fresco festival packed with dance, cabaret, jazz, children's theatre, stand-up comedy and food markets.

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Cork Live at the Marquee features a roll-call of Ireland’s best singers, dancers and entertainers - together with world class acts (this year including Cliff Richard, Dolly Parton and Paolo Nutini). The event takes place at Cork Docklands (June 9 - July 2).

Cork Midsummer Festival (www.corkmidsummer.com) is an annual fortnight of local, national and international events animating the city’s wharfs, streets and squares:

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Lisbon Festas de Lisboa (Lisbon Festivities) takes place between 1 - 30 June - when the city of Lisbon comes alive in honour of its patron saint - Santo António. The neighbourhoods of Alfama and Bairro Alto are vibrantly decorated, their tiny, cobbled streets strewn with bunting, tinsel and colour. Everywhere you look, you’ll find free concerts on makeshift stages, barbeques on old oil drums, and grand parades - most notably along Avenida da Liberdade on the night of 12 June. Feast on freshlygrilled sardines and enjoy a glass of Vinho Verde, as you take in this most Latin-spirited of European cities.

Festival de Teatro de Almada (4 - 18 June) is Portugal’s major theatre festival, attracting over 30,000 spectators across the Tagus River to the municipality of Almada.

With an esoteric programme of contemporary theatre, dance and performance art, this festival has a reputation for attracting the very best new performers, producers and directors from theatre companies throughout Europe. www.visitlisboa.com Fly to Lisbon with easyJet

Vilnius Midsummer, and a magical event takes over Vilnius every year. The last weekend of June sees more than 100 herbalists, pharmacists and folk artists participate in a curious celebration of herbal folklore. Learn about how herbs are used, and the traditional methods of healing. The traditional “Grožio pirtis” (Beauty Sauna) will bring out your inner beauty, while Lithuanian folk bands, sorcerers, fortune-tellers and puppeteers enchant the crowds.

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On 23 June, the Rasos Festival is an evening party with songs, folk dances, and fortune-telling in Verkiai Regional Park. This year sees the return of the Lithuanian Song Festival (2 - 6 July). Held every four years, the event features folk groups, brass bands, folk art, dance and a festive march through the city.

Traditional crafts, from soap making to tanning, stained glass making to pottery is the main attraction of the freewheeling and fun Bartholomew Fair (23 August) in the town’s main square. www.vilnius-tourism.lt Fly to Vilnius with Ryanair

Madrid Música Antigua Aranjuez festival lights up the grounds of Palacio Real de Aranjuez (www.patrimonionacional.es) on weekends throughout June and July with a programme of summer concerts featuring baroque and renaissance music. Take a guided musical walk through the chapel and its grounds, enjoying early music concerts en route.

From June 7 - 30, Suma Flamenca is the world’s biggest flamenco festival - expect concerts and workshops featuring the world’s best flamenco musicians and dancers.

Los Veranos de la Villa, at Sabatini Gardens (from July 6 onwards) features concerts by the Orchestra of the Community of Madrid, flamenco shows, ice ballet performances of Cinderella.(23 July to 4 August), Swan Lake, open air film shows and the best of Spanish dance and music.

The Madrid Fringe (www.fringemadrid.com) promises an eclectic mix of comedy, cinema, music, dance, art exhibitions and theatre at Matadero, a cultural space on the banks of the River Manzanares. www.esmadrid.com Fly to Madrid with easyJet

Krakow Poland’s vibrant and tourist-friendly city, Krakow hosts a wide range of summer events. The International Festival of Jewish Culture celebrates the city’s deep and storied Jewish history with Jewish and Jewish-inspired acts from across the globe in Kazimerz (the Jewish Quarter). Lively, all-welcoming and surprising, the festival culminates in a huge open air concert on the picturesque Szeroka Street (28 June - 7 July).

Krakow City Festival, late June sees the ancient Wianki (Floating of the Wreaths) event, on the River Vistula, with riverside concerts, firework shows and craft fairs centered around midsummer night. The International Street Theatre Festival (July) celebrates Poland’s love of all things spectacular and street-centred: with free performances throughout the festival in the Main Square and the network. The Crossroads Festival (14 - 21 July) is one of the city’s best-loved annual events, curating a wide range of traditional and folk music from Poland and eastern Europe (www.krakowfestival.com). www.krakow.pl Fly to Krakow with Ryanair and easyJet

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Business and Pleasure Sightseeing in the fast lane

This summer, Liverpool hosts the UK’s first International Festival for Business a showcase for Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit, and a chance for the business delegates from around the world to meet, mingle and make new contacts. But what’s business without pleasure? And what’s a business trip without a little apres-work fun? With the sights and sounds of the city within easy reach, here’s our guide to sneaking in a little city sightseeing with your trade trip…

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Getting Around Liverpool is a human-sized city, with a compact core that you'll have no trouble negotiating.

The Airport, 12kms south of the city centre, enjoys good public transport links to the city. Taxis are available outside the terminal building (0151 733 3393). The journey to town should cost around £16.

Express Bus service 500 links the Airport with Liverpool city centre every half-hour and costs £3 one-way. Buses leave directly outside the Airport’s single terminal until 11pm (journey time to Albert Dock is about 15 minutes) The smart new Liverpool South Parkway rail station (3kms away) links the Airport to the main rail network - regular buses shuttle between the Airport and station, including the Airlink 501, the 80A and the 86A. They leave from directly outside the airport’s terminal. For onward connections, take a look at Merseyrail.org - the city's light commuter rail network.

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Wakeboard Park 1 Want to really shake out the stresses of back to back business meetings? Head over to Queens Dock, where you can try your hand at wakeboarding - thanks to a clever cabling system, you can have all the fun of whizzing through the water, without the need for a speedboat. It’s a great way to see the waterfront, if you don’t mind getting a little wet!

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The Bluecoat 5 The oldest building in Liverpool (300 years and counting) the Bluecoat is a handsome Queen Anne schoolhouse set around a quadrangle, and featuring artists’ studios, art galleries, quirky gift shops and a decent cafe. It’s something of a peaceful oasis in the heart of Liverpool’s retail quarter.

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Six Steps to a Skin Healthy Summer

Don’t be scared of the sun. We need its restorative, vitamin D-packed rays to keep our cells and our immune system healthy, and its pure, clear light has a profound effect on our mood. So, soak up the sun - sensibly - and watch those feel-good chemicals boost you through the summer months.

Know the signs Enjoy longer exposure early in the day

Sit out in the sun, for sure, but to be safe, make sure you do it before 11am or after 3pm. That way, you can lie in the warmth without worrying too much about getting burned. But remember, pink skin is a sign that your skin is screaming ‘help!’ - so cover up, or head into the shade.

Your skin starts to turn pink when you've been exposed to enough sun. It takes around half this time to produce vitamin D without risking your skin (usually between 10-15 minutes between 10am-3pm in the UK, or an hour for black and Asian skin).

Don’t overdo it. A gradual tan is a healthier tan.

Choose your SPF with care

There are two types of sun protection: organic (or ‘chemically’ based) lotions, and mineral (‘physical barrier’) types. Both are good - it really depends on your preference (some mineral products can give the skin a ‘chalky’ film). Classic preparations use chemicals designed to absorb and dissipate UVA/UVB rays, while mineral lotions use tiny particles of Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide to scatter and reflect UVA/UVB rays.

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Vitamin D is critically important for muscle function, and appears to be important for the prevention of type 1 diabetes, hypertension, some autoimmune diseases and most common cancers.”

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Classic sunscreen should be applied at least 30 minutes before sun exposure, while mineral sunscreens are effective right after application. Look for one that specifically says UVA/UVB or "broad spectrum coverage" on the bottle.

Use a minimum of SPF 30 (for UVB protection) if you’re heading to southern climates (15 in the UK), a UVA rating of 4 or 5 stars, and reapply every hour or two at the very most (sooner if you’ve been swimming). To see how long your sunscreen will last under perfect conditions, take the number of SPF and multiply it by 10. That is the length of time you'd be safe from the sun's rays. For example: SPF 20 x 10 = 200 minutes of sun protection.

Even a sunscreen offering ‘one application a day’ protection needs reapplying if you’ve been sweating, or towel-dried yourself after swimming. And always apply generously.

And, as we get about 90 to 95 per cent of our vitamin D from the sun, Dr Holick advises that we should go out in the sun with no sunblock, for between five and 15 minutes a day, at least three times a week in spring and summer, to boost our vitamin D levels.

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Increasingly, it’s possible to buy special sun-protective clothes with UPF (ultraviolet protection factor.) These are great - especially for sensitive young skins - the higher the UPF, the better. A shirt with a UPF of 30, for example, means that just 1/30th of the sun's UV radiation can reach the skin. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide more of a barrier between your skin and the sun, too. And opt for broad-brimmed hats and UV-blocking sunglasses to care for the fragile skin on your head, neck, and around the eyes.

“You can also get vitamin D from fish with high oil levels, such as sardines and salmon - but sunlight is by far the best source,” he says.

“My goal is to help raise the consciousness about the importance of having sensible exposure to sunlight. and making sure that both children and adults are always vitamin D sufficient.”

Know your UVA from your UVB

UVA rays account for up to 95 percent of the UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface. Although less intense than UVB, the rays are 30 to 50 times more common. They penetrate clouds and glass, and penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB, playing a major part in skin aging and wrinkling (photoaging).

UVB, the chief cause of skin reddening and sunburn, tends to damage the skin's outer layers. It plays a key role in the development of skin cancer. UVB’s intensity varies by season, location, and time of day. The rays don’t penetrate glass.

So, in short, remember your A’s and B’s: UVA ages us, and UVB burns us.

Enjoy a mid day boost

Midday sun is great for a vitamin D boost, but keep it to 15 minutes only, then slap on the SPF. Dr Ann Webb, who ran a recent study for Cancer Research UK, said: "Our calculations have found that the best time to be out in the sun if you want to maximise vitamin D production and its benefits is midday. This is when the sun is highest in the sky and is when there is more UVB radiation in the spectrum which triggers vitamin D production in the skin."

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Mallorca For generations, family holidays in Mallorca have consisted of all the essential ingredients - sunny days, sandy beaches and lively nights. Visit the largest of the Balearics today and you'll see that the essentials are still in place, but they've been joined by confident modern restaurants, stylish new resorts in the island's dramatic north, and a new air of self-confidence.

Culture capital

For the best Spanish city break ever, we recommend a few days in Mallorca's captivating capital, Palma, with its ultra-swish marina and UNESCO preserved old town - a warren of twisting streets revealing excellent tapas restaurants and stylish boutiques burrowing into the shadows behind the soaring butresses of La Seu cathedral.

What to see

The island's rocky heart reaches its pinnacle at the soaring Tramuntana mountain range. A hikers' paradise, the Sierra seems a world away from the casinos and clubs of the coast and is just one more facade of this island of many contrasts. Follow the foothills to the lush north of the island, and you'll discover medieval villages where, in sundappled squares, local craftspeople carry on their daily lives much as they have for centuries. Seek out their fine ceramics or blown glass for good value souvenirs - or perhaps a bottle or two of the island's excellent wines. They've been harvesting grapes here since the Romans arrived, plenty of time to get it right. We could recommend a list as long as its coastline, but you could do worse than start at these, our eight favourite Mallorcan resorts...

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Sa Coma

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Beaches

Sa Coma, on the eastern coast of Mallorca, is a resort that's developed with some foresight - so you'll not find any high rise horrors here. It's been busy attracting holidaymakers for 20 years or so, with its nice mix of midrange and affordable hotels, excellent restaurants and friendly store keepers selling good value gifts and provisions.

With its golden sandy beach, this is a great family friendly spot.

Sa Coma's beach is superb - a long arc of golden, powder soft sands, which should please the younger members of your travelling party. The watersports are mostly of the leisurely variety, but recently, kite surfing and windsurfing have become popular on the east coast, and they make for a colourful spectacle, billowing in the light onshore breezes which keep the temperatures manageable.

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A modern tourist resort, Paguera still feels undoubtedly Mallorcan, despite the British-themed bars and the busy resort centre (recently eased somewhat with the completion of a bypass). So, if you like your holidays full of friendly bustle, with plenty of shopping, but don't mind it if parts of the resort are a touch hilly - as Paguera gets as you move inland you'll be rewarded with great views, happy memories and plenty of memorable evenings.

The resort offers visitors a choice of three excellent, clean sandy beaches, Playa Palmira, Playa Tora and Playa La Romana, and they're all conveniently linked by a nicely landscaped pedestrian promenade. True, they tend to get busy in high season, but there's enough sand to go around.

There are watersports aplenty, and even the odd diving school, should you wish to sample the delights of the deep.

There are some excellent Spanish restaurants, a good deal of Germanlanguage menus and, in recent years, a greater variety of international cuisines. Bar Tora at the western end of Playa Tora is a great choice for those who appreciate excellent seafood dishes. Along the waterfront of the resort's main beach, Plantja Palmira, you'll find an excellent selection of popular cafĂŠs, bars and restaurants and, running parallel to the beach, is Bulevard de Peguera pedestrianised after 7pm, making a stroll to dinner an even more enjoyable proposition.

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Eating Out Sa Coma has many bars and restaurants providing everything from the usual island fish menus to fast food.

Traditional Mallorcan food can more easily be found along the palm lined promenade to S’illot at the southern end of the promenade. For atmosphere to spare, the Grill la Bodego is a reliably romantic spot, and thoroughly Spanish in flavour - in more ways than one.

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You can choose from tennis, squash, cycling and horse riding at the Rancho Sa Coma. There are also five first class golf courses and, along the rushing rivers of inland Mallorca, you can go white water rafting, canyoning or kayaking. Children will love the Auto Safari Zoo, a huge safari park.

The nature reserve of Punta de n’Amer is a lovely spot, wild and natural, with stunning views over the coastline, and, inland, to the rugged mountains. It's great for a breezy hike, and to fill your lungs with fresh marine air.

Some of the shops in Sa Coma are tourist orientated, as you'd expect, but there are good buys to be had here, as the quality is usually fairly high - especially if you're in the market for leather goods, tablecloths, inexpensive beaded jewellery and the like. There are 'duty free' strip malls offering all your favourite big brand cosmetics, perfumes, alcoholic beverages and electronic goods. The 'PerfumerĂ­as' (Perfume Shops) are especially well stocked. There is a market one night a week when the town puts on a little street entertainment to complement the traders.

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With a small network of coastal hiking routes towards the back of the resort, this is a great spot for those who want to strike out and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery of southwest Mallorca.

It's a lovely spot, with sudden, dramatic views out to sea, and wildflower splashed meadows. You can enjoy catamaran cruises around the coast, too, if your legs aren't up to the task.

The catamaran cruise can also take you to the wonderful Mallgrat Islands Nature Park, where you'll experience aquatic Mallorcan life up close (thanks to the craft's underwater windows), and there is also a swimming stop during the trip. Andratx has an excellent 18 hole golf course.

The area in and around Paguera is excellent for shopping, with the main street, 'El Bulevar' being little more than a procession of welcoming souvenir stalls and boutiques, jewellers, electrical stores and stores selling 'duty free' alcohol. There are even a scattering of decent designer stores and excellent quality leather wear accessories, shoes and home furnishings. For additional bargains, check the several side streets running off the main boulevard.

Paguera is often referred to as "Little Germany" by some - and while there are many German owned-and-run bars, they're all thoroughly welcoming, well run and lively places to spend the evening. And they all serve an excellent glass of cool beer. There are a number of British owned bars too, and, while the nightlife never reaches Magaluf's standards, it's still spirited and long-lasting, with a number of disco bars open until the early hours.

Thankfully, the entertainment strip of Paguera Boulevard is separated somewhat from the hotel zone at the back of the resort.

Sa Coma is a laid-back place, and most of the evening's livelier entertainments take place in the hotels themselves - with discos, cabaret shows and quizzes all keeping families and couples happy until it's time for bed. There are plenty of inviting bars in town, too, aimed at those who prefer good conversation to blaring music. Most resorts in Mallorca have Irish, English and Scots bars - and Sa Coma's no exception - but this friendly spot also features The Little Welsh Bar too!

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A well established resort, with bars, hotels, waterparks and restaurants: all the ingredients for a relaxing, enjoyable, stress-busting week or two. Alcudia has the best beach in Mallorca! Seven miles of it, in fact.

Walk along Alcudia’s beach and you’ll be rewarded with equal parts solitude, stunning scenery and sun-worshippers.

Water sports are numerous, the Blue Flag beach offers a wide range of activities for those looking to get out onto the Mediterranean.

This is a holiday destination for those who enjoy sociable evenings (that never get too rowdy) and long, leisurely days on the beach. It's also a good choice for those who want to do a little exploration on their Mallorca holiday, as Alcudia is well placed for discovering the mountainous and dramatic north of Mallorca.

The beaches near Port d'Alcudia, the old fishing village, have cafes and bars next to them and a series of cabins that sell food and drink during the day. Platja De Moro is a particularly beautiful stretch of the bay that's been declared a protected area, so the dunes and pine trees that grow on them are completely unspoilt.

Alcudia caters for everyone - from fish and seafood dishes, lined up along the Port d'Alcudia region, where the wharfs of the old fishing village have been scrubbed up and retiled - it's a Disney-esque vision of a Mallorcan fishing village, but it's a wonderful place for a stroll in the evenings, and great for seafood. The Old Town is the place to head for fine dining, Mallorcan-style, with many family run restaurants rich in atmosphere.

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Puerto Pollensa is a delight - we can hardly think of a more beautifully situated resort, nestled between a series of lovely sheltered bays on one side, and the jagged peaks of the Tramuntana Mountains rising up behind a series of comfortable, welldesigned hotel and villa complexes.

The resort's a big hit for families, couples and groups of friends seeking a relaxed time amid spectacular scenery, along Mallorca's dramatic northern coast.

There's plenty of places to stretch out and relax, both in Puerto Pollensa, and in the coast surrounding the resort.

Albercutx is the official name for the beach stretching from the Marina end of the Pine Walk (it is sometimes also known as Voramar beach). The south of the Marina is known as Pollensa beach. Both have fine white sand, gently shelving into clear, warm waters, great for snorkelling.

You'll find the usual array of British, Italian, Chinese and Indian restaurants crowding out the streets of the modern resort, but do wander inland, to the old town, where traditional Spanish restaurants are the order of the day. Look for ´El Posito´, a lovely Mallorcan restaurant behind the church square. Or the high class, modern surroundings of Stay, on the marina, offering exciting modern Mallorcan cuisine. Tribeca (Ctra Formentor, 43) offers creative fusion cooking of the highest order, while Ca´n Cuarassa, on the beach, offers Mediterranean flavours.

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Activities The Lago Esperanza watersports centre is the first port of call for those wanting to try jet skiing, paragliding, kite surfing and similar thrills. Charter companies offer half-day and full-day cruises around the coast, with some specialising in fishing, others diving, some just soaking up the sun in hidden coves around the headland.

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On dry land, tennis is popular, with a number of decent course dotted around the resort. Go-karting, at Karting Magic, is a great, fun way to spend a couple of hours, as are the chutes and slides of Hidropark, Mallorca's only northern water park.

With a local, well-established market every Sunday and Tuesday, holidays in Alcudia offer all manner of local gifts, such as fine leather accessories (belts, handbags and shoes) and brightly coloured ceramics and pottery. The Bellevue strip is where you'll find the usual array of gift shops and beachwear boutiques, and sportswear. For a touch more quality, try the malls around the port. Passeig Maritimo, in Puerto Alcudia, offers fine boutiques.

While Alcudia is no Magaluf (mercifully, for most who come here), it can certainly host a lively night or two, especially along its Bellevue Strip, where the resort's spirited stretch of bars, disco-clubs and karaoke joints are strung out. Yes, holidays in Alcudia mostly cater for a 30-plus crowd, but that doesn't mean they're any less fun for it! The Dollar Street area, at the resort's centre, is an enjoyable cluster of international bars, sports pubs, German beer gardens and Scottish and Irish bars.

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The Spanish are passionate about sports - and on Mallorca you'll find that passion well served, with an amazing array of golf courses (there are three 18 hole courses within a short drive from Puerto Pollensa), tennis courts (this is the country that gave us Rafael Nadal, so it figures), and opportunities to get out into the great outdoors and enjoy the mountains on foot, in a rugged Jeep, or on the saddle (there's a bike hire company in the old town). The Bay of Pollensa is a perfect place to try scuba diving for the first time.

Puerto Pollensa squarely sets its sights on the tourist trade with local markets, especially the excellent morning market held in the church square every Sunday in the old town.

Stalls spill out their goods (almost literally) along the streets of the old town, and here you'll find a good selection of well-made local crafts, such as intricate lace work, wood and ceramics and particularly good leather and linen goods. Aquamarine (Verge del Carmen), is a little shop selling hand-crafted silver and gem jewellery.

There's all manner of bars - both traditional and tourist-tilted - offering nights out along the waterfront, in the maze of streets in the old town, and clustered around the hotels and villas.

Basically, though, it's all of a low-key nature (neighbouring Alcudia has more in the way of discos and clubs, should you seek them) with bars mostly closing around midnight, and what dancing there is tending to be in hotel discos, and at impromptu performances in the town's square.

The traditional evening 'paseo' or stroll, along the lovely, scented Pine Walk, is the most attractive option.

There are a number of welcoming Irish Bars off the Market Square.

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Cala d'Or

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Cala d'Or has grown somewhat since the days when it was an artists' community - the magic light drawing creative types from across Europe to Cala d'Or's beautiful coves and rocky headlands. Yet, incredibly, this popular spot still has something magical about it - maybe it's the excellent marina; maybe it's the well designed clusters of villas and apartments, whitewashed and scrubbed up, shining in the sunlight; or maybe it's just its pretty, pedestrianised core, where pavement cafes mingle with stylish boutiques and buzzy bars and cafes?

Beaches Cala d'Or enjoys a number of smallish coves, with lovely, soft sands and blue, clear waters (with temperatures a touch warmer thanks to the rocky headlands sheltering this corner of the coast from the breezes you find elsewhere). If you're counting, there are seven beaches in and around the resort, of which the busiest is Cala Gran, which is large enough for you to be able to sample watersports including sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving.

At Cala d'Or's pleasingly designed, pedestrianised core, you can wander around cobbled pathways, laced with restaurants and bars, their tables and chairs spilling out onto the streets.

It's all very pleasant, and conducive to a leisurely evening enjoying simply prepared local produce, excellent seafood, Spanish pork dishes or hearty Italian, Chinese or even British fare. This is a cosmopolitan resort, so standards are a little higher, and food is less cheap-and-cheerful, and more inventive-and-memorable.

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Boasting a couple of sandy beaches, a small marina and several restaurants and cafes offering a wide range of tempting treats, Palma Nova is a Mallorca resort that will appeal to couples and mature customers looking for a relaxing break, but with easy access to nightlife, and to the vibrant capital city of Palma, just up the coast.

Palma Nova's main beach is actually split into three, but both sections enjoy all the facilities you'll need, meaning you really won't have to budge from the fine white sands all day. Palma Nova's two main beaches, Playa de Palma Nova and Playa des Carregador are where most holidaymakers head, with Carregador the quieter of the two, in the Northern end of the resort. Playa de Palma Nova is in the middle of the three, and the busiest.

If you're a fan of fast food, you'll be in seventh heaven, with all the top names represented along the beachfront, from McDonald's to Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut. The seafront promenade is your first port of call for a great range of eating options. With Le P'tit Bistro offering French and international dishes, and Real Dion an excellent choice and a popular favourite for returning guests. Restaurante Ciro's (Paseo del Mar) offers stylish surroundings and accomplished meals using fresh local produce, as does lovely 'Rossinis' (an Italian run by an English couple!).

It's a largish resort, with much to detain you - from a wide, sunny promenade linking the town's bustling beaches, to a network of shop-lined, and restaurant-filled streets.

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Nightlife There are a few clubs in Cala d'Or, but nightlife in Cala d'Or is centred around the bars and restaurants of the marina, and the handful of discos and pubs in town.

Cala d'Or isn't the most active of resorts - you can enjoy a good range of watersports from its main beach, Cala Gran, with pedalos, snorkelling, glass-bottomed boat tours and, at the marina boat charters, all popular alternatives to lazing the day away.

Mallorca is a popular destination for cyclists. Mallorquin Bikes of Cala d'Or offer a popular family tour through the gardens of the valley of S´Horta and then on towards Porto Colom.

The accent is on high end fashions in Cala d'Or's excellently well-equipped shopping streets, with boutiques selling European and internationallybranded designs, excellent accessories (some made with soft Mallorcan leather) and trendy sailing and surf gear (even though the resort itself isn't exactly a surfing hotspot). As a result, Cala d'Or is considered to be one of Mallorca's best resorts for the fashion conscious shopper. There are an abundance of craft and souvenir shops too, especially in the area behind Cala Gran.

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Watersports, glass-bottom boat trips, submarine adventures, waterparks and all manner of activities makes for a lively holiday in Mallorca. And whenever you visit, the resort can offer far more than simply lying in the sun all day (although that's pretty recommended too). Golf Fantasia is a beautifully landscaped attraction, open until 2am! Aqualand Magaluf, on the outskirts of Magaluf, is a giant waterpark, while the House of Katmandu is an enormous, upsidedown mansion which, in a series of bizarre and eye-popping exhibits!

Good local crafts to look out for include ceramics - popular in Mallorca for centuries and still made using using traditional techniques. There are many pottery shops ("olleries") around the town. Pearl manufacture in Mallorca has been popular for more than a hundred years - they're so good you would easily mistake them for naturally formed ones (apart from the price, of course). Trips are available to the pearl factories in Manacor where you can purchase a few!

There is a disco in Palma Nova, and it rarely finishes before dawn in peak season, but this is the exception to the rule - with most of the all-night action taking place in neighbouring Magaluf. Instead, Palma Nova is the place to come for lively bars (many British-themed ones) and leisurely strolls along the waterfront, punctuated by frequent rest stops at any number of waterside watering holes! There are Irish and Scottish bars galore too. Recently, a range of bar-clubs have opened up, offering a livelier cocktail of dancing and drinking until past midnight.

Don Ron Heroes Bar is a popular spot, as is Disco Alfa and Farrahs Planet Ibiza. Hollywoods offers karaoke, while La Cueva is a tiny disco created out of a cave-like opening in sleepy Porto Petro. The Sound House, in the centre of Cala d'Or offers no-nonsense good times and a range of music spanning the past four decades.

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Cala Millor Beaches Eating Out

In general, Majorca's east coast is quieter than the south, but Cala Millor, the largest resort along this side of the island, is an attractive, lively but family-friendly place. It enjoys an excellent six kilometre-long beach, a series of wonderfully remote coves, and, in the resort itself, one of the best selections of restaurants, bars and hotels for miles around. The resort is joined to the quieter suburb of Cala Bona, offering a peaceful stroll along the waterfront to a nice selection of bars and restaurants.

Most of Majorca's sublime eastern seaboard is dotted with tiny coves, but here, at Cala Millor they open out into a sudden stretch of six unbroken kilometres of fine sands lined with parasols and sun loungers.The beach here is considered by many to be one of the best on the island, with clear water and gently sloping sands. The usual selection of water sports activities, including a windsurfing school, keep boredom at bay. The resort's attractive promenade will take you all the way to the fishing harbour at Cala Bona. The sea is initially shallow and quite safe but do take notice of the flags. If the red flag is flying, the current is running strongly, and you should not attempt to swim.

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The village of Cala San Vicente is in the Pollensa region of Majorca's north coast, and is a thoroughly relaxing spot, just five kilometres from Pollensa's lovely Old Town, and closer still to a series of wondefully sheltered coves and stunningly beautiful headlands.This region was always one of the wealthiest in the island, and it still evokes a privileged, refined air, with touches of the old fishing village atmosphere remaining. So you'll be sharing the beach with the local fishermen and holidaymakers who come for the unhurried way of life.

It's close enough to Puerto Pollensa, though, should you seek larger thrills.

The resort actually enjoys not one but three beaches, with Cala Barques being the largest and prettiest of the three, lined with restaurants and a few bars - this is the best for snorkelling as there's lots of rocks out in the bay, home to colourful fish and sub-aquatic sealife. From here, you can take a short walk around the coastal path to the even prettier cove of Cala Clara.

The third beach, Cala Molins, further round the headland, is the most popular due to its finer, softer sands.

There are a handful of quiet restaurants in Cala San Vicente, offering simple home cooking, and friendly, welcoming atmospheres.

There's more choice at Puerto Pollensa, with its mix of excellent Spanish restaurants, internationally-themed restaurants and hotels welcoming non-guests for their evening dinners.

In Cala San Vicente, the accent's on quality, not quantity, so you really will find excellent fish restaurants on the waterfront.

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Cala Millor and Cala Bona offer some of the finest restaurants in the area.

Fittingly, for a resort that welcomes as many German as it does British tourists, Cala Millor offers a good selection of restaurants aimed at both markets - with waterfront restaurants, specifically, aimed at the family-friendly and the tourist who likes nothing better than home cooking while they're away. So expect lots of German and English menus, cool lagers, kid-friendly meals, pizzas and grills.

Seafood and Spanish cooking is available, but you'll have to hunt it out: try the streets and around the fishing harbour at adjacent Cala Bona.

Activities There are plenty of watersports to try and, as this resort is well placed to explore the rugged north of the island, you can explore the interior by foot, hiking over the mountains, by kayak along its rivers, or by bike along its quiet mountain roads. A little further afield are a golf course, waterpark and excellent, peaceful coves where you can swim, snorkel or scramble around the rock pools.

Mallorca’s most popular hiking trail is the climb from the town of Alaro up to a ruined castle and hilltop chapel, and you're rewarded with fantastic views across the island to Palma, should you be brave enough to tackle it.

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Avenida Cristobal Colon is pedestrianised with, shooting off from here, plenty of little side streets, some leading to strip malls. Good buys include carved olive wood, pearls, shoes and perfumes. Local markets are held every Friday in nearby Son Servera, further, Arta has a Tuesday market, and 20km inland at Manacor there's an excellent one held every Monday. Manacor is also the home of the Mallorcan pearl industry, and you'll find lovely, inexpesive gifts here.

Most of the British bars in town go all out to attract, and keep, your custom, with lively entertainment such as pub quizzes, singing competitions, bingo and karaoke. At the waterfront, bars are geared towards families, with arcade games, table football and even separate family-only bars. There are a number of discos and a couple of clubs, too, but this is a resort which never lets the fun get out of hand. Nightlife in Cala Millor is often hotel-based, but nightclub, Palace Q, opens until 6am in the summer.

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Here, at the northern edge of Majorca, you're also at the edge of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains which stretch the full length of Mallorca's northwestern seaboard, and offer stunning mountain-based activities. You can hike, scramble or climb to the top, hire a 4x4 to explore the usually off-limits mountain tracks, or try white water rafting, canyoning or wild swimming along the mountain streams which criss-cross the valleys.

Cala San Vicente also has a decent mini golf course.

For a wider range of goods, take a trip to the old town of Pollensa only five kilometres away. Here, look for leather goods, jewellery, pottery and embroidered linens. Sunday is the day to visit the local market - for wonderful Majorcan produce, and on Wednesday in the nearby resort of Puerto Pollensa, the market's the place to get good value tourist souvenirs.

Cala San Vicente isn't the place to pack you bags for should you seek long, lively, sociable nights under the stars, or under the disco ball for that matter either.

Pollensa Town is situated four miles inland and is well worth a visit, with narrow cobbled roads winding their way through stone buildings, leading to an old chapel with a stunning view of the bay.

It's a laid-back cluster of hotels surrounding a bite-sized series of coves and, as such, is far more suited to those seeking to stroll up an appetite, enjoy a leisurely dinner, and partake in a drink or two at a hotel bar. For more excitement, head to neighbouring Puerto Pollensa's late night clubs and disco-bars. Or try perhaps the liveliest spot in Cala San Vicente, the welcoming Trotter's Bar, with its karaoke and upbeat music.

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Air Service Manager, Paul Winfield

My Airport Life - Air Service Manager Paul Winfield Tell us a little about the role of an Air Service Development Manager?

The role is about creating new airlines capacity at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Working alongside existing carriers to optimise their existing network to looking for new opportunities with new airlines and tour operators that could potentially operate from LPL. Also handling contracts for existing airlines. We’re working across a number of projects in line with our strategy for growth which we hope will lead to new routes being announced in due course.

What's the best bit about your job?

For me the challenge ahead to develop Liverpool John Lennon Airport and the pride for working for my home city airport, which is quite unusual in the route development industry.

What made you seek a career at the airport?

I was previously working in the route development industry in Manchester, and I always looked at Liverpool as somewhere I could return and hopefully begin to develop new operations here.

What are the skills and attributes you need for a job like this?

Without doubt, analytical skills are important, patience, and the ability to be a good negotiator under pressure is useful. Presenting skills are also very useful.

Is there such a thing as a typical day?

The job does vary; travelling in reality is a small part of the job. There are lots of stakeholder meetings. Above all studying the potential for new services and creating a business case that makes sense is a large part of my time. Airlines are putting up a lot of financial risk operating new services, so it has to work.

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