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Seafood spots you need to visit -

Unlocking the Isle of Man's Secrets -

Football & Fashion city breaks with sport & style

Plus: Extra Time / Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Late Summer Escapes

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Hello! Freed from the madding summer crowds, Europe breathes easy in Autumn. Its resorts hit that sweet spot: bustle without bother, beaches freed from the massed ranks of bathing beauties. Or something approaching that. So, with that in mind, where's the best place to seek out the sun's final hurrah? We've tracked down half a dozen guaranteed hotspots, places where a warm welcome, great food and blissful space to stretch out in come as standard. Talking of food, this is the season to sample Europe's best seafood. Couple a plate of fruits de mer with a glass of something cool and fruity and that - surely - is enough to keep us going until Christmas. Oh no, I've said the C word *way* too soon, haven't I? Enjoy, Dave

Contents 3 Welcome

46 Shop

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter and contact details

This season's must-have travel tech

4 Arrivals

48 The Guide

Your latest Liverpool John Lennon Airport news

The best of the Algarve

6 Blogging the world An ex-pat's eye on Amsterdam 10 Football and Fashion It's a game of two halves in these stylish and sporty cities

56 Terminal Map Don't get lost before you set off 58 Our Destinations Where to fly to from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

17 Q&A Your holiday conundrums sorted 18 Business and Pleasure Between-meetings must-dos in Geneva

Editor: David Lloyd

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24 Late Summer Sun Don't let the sun go down on you...just yet 32 The Sea, The Sea Our haul of Europe's best seafood destinations 38 The Isle of Man So near, yet blissfully far away from the everyday

David Lloyd - Editor david@voyageliverpool.com Paul Cook - Copy Editor Rogelio Narito / Becky Jones - Designers design@voyageliverpool.com Liverpool John Lennon Airport Katie Elliott Natalie Verdin Jacqueline Arends Voyage Magazine is published by Aurora Media Ltd T/A Archetype on behalf of Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright and nothing can be reprinted or reproduced without the express permission of the publishers and Liverpool John Lennon Airport. All the content is correct at the time of going to press. The publisher does not accept liability for any content used by advertisers in this edition. Printed by Team Impression

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News from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and beyond

New Route

Turkey for Christmas? Specialised tour operator OSKA Travel has announced that it will introduce two new departure dates for holidays to Antalya, Turkey, direct from Liverpool John Lennon Airport this November. The seven-day holidays will depart from Liverpool to Antalya at a handy 12 noon on both Wednesday 5th and 12th November. Flights offered include all taxes as well as 20 kg free hold baggage allowance and 5 kg cabin baggage. “We have been delighted by the level of positive feedback received after the 2013 programme and had many

requests to provide departures from Liverpool Airport, too,” says Andreas F. Forsthuber, Director of OSKA Travel. “Our package tours are aimed at travellers wanting to experience more. We are offering well-organised escorted tours, covering the Turkish Riviera as well as wonderful Cappadocia.” Liverpool John Lennon Airport believes this could be the start of more new holiday operators and destinations to be served direct from JLA. “We see this as the start of a growing number of charter operations that we

are keen to develop from Liverpool,” Mark Povall, Director of Air Service Development for LJLA said. “We’re confident the success of these flights will attract additional exciting opportunities soon.” Prices start from just £249 per person on a bed and breakfast basis or a choice of five-star all-inclusive hotels starting from just £449 per person. Flight only is also available at £299. More details can be found online at www.oska-travel.co.uk/cms/holidaysfrom-liverpool-airport by calling 0203 514 4564 or by asking a local travel agent.

Fly out in Style! If it was going to happen anywhere, it was going to happen here. The UK's first ever Airport Blow Dry and Beauty Bar has opened in Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Heidi & Pearl Blow Out To Go Out, is the brainchild of young entrepreneurs Alana Heidi Nouri and Isobel Glanville-Pearl and aims to add a sizzling injection of style for customers heading out of the airport. The unit, located in the middle of the Departure Lounge, will offer a range of supporting beauty services including HD brows and an array of manicures and pedicures.

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Blue Air to Bucharest Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes Romanian airline Blue Air, set to commence a three times weekly scheduled service from Liverpool to the Romanian capital in December 2014. Flights will commence on 15th December 2014 to Bucharest Henri Coanda (OTP) International Airport, departing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through to the end of the Winter season, with flights departing at 09:45 on Mondays and 18:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Fares will start from just 32.90 Euros (approx £26.00), one way (excluding taxes and charges) with the airline operating a 162 seat Boeing 737-400 on the route. Bucharest is a fascinating, richly cultural city - and there is already high demand for business travel to the Romanian capital from the North of England. “It’s great to be able to welcome a new operator to the Airport,” says Mark Povall, Director of Air Service Development for Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Flights can be booked on www.blueairweb.com

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Airport Welcomes Rail Upgrade Liverpool John Lennon Airport is delighted to support George Osborne’s proposed £10.4 million upgrade to the Halton Curve rail line to improve connectivity between Liverpool, Cheshire and North Wales. The improved public transport access to the Airport will directly benefit customers travelling from North West Cheshire and North Wales. Currently there are no direct public transport links from these areas to the Airport or to nearby Liverpool South Parkway - despite around 250,000 passengers travelling from these areas each to the airport each year. The Halton Curve scheme will dramatically improve public transport access to the Airport through the reinstatement of a section of rail track between Frodsham and Runcorn. “This is tremendous news for the Airport and has been a project we have supported and been pursuing for many, many years.” says Robin Tudor, Head of PR for Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Welcome to the latest edition of Voyage, our Airport magazine. Since the last issue, the Airport Company announced a change to the structure of its ownership, with The Peel Group, which previously held a 35% shareholding in the business, acquiring the remaining 65% stake from previous owners Vantage Airport Group. The Peel Group are now the sole owner of the Airport Company. Over the past four years, the Airport has undergone significant improvements and now provides a best in class airport experience for both passengers and airlines. Peel is confident that by investing in the Airport again, the business can be taken to the next level, attracting new airlines, new services and further terminal improvements following the refresh given to certain parts of the airport recently. We hope to see lots of football fans pass through the Airport in the coming months with both our local teams back in Europe and this edition of Voyage includes some great travel advice for fans planning to visit some of Europe’s top cities to watch their team. We’ve even highlighted some of the fashion opportunities too to help those fans travelling with partners or friends who may have other reasons for wanting to visit these great destinations. Finally I am also delighted to inform readers that we have recently announced a number of new services from the Airport including regular flights to Bucharest with Blue Air which commence in December and holiday flights to Turkey with Oska Travel, departing in November. As ever, enjoy the ‘Voyage’ and we look forward to seeing you at the Airport soon. Matt Thomas CEO, Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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Blogging The World

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of our most popular weekend break cities - but how well do we, really, know Amsterdam? One person who does is Ashley Howe, who runs the excellent, British traveller-oriented Amsterdam Blog.

What made you start the blog?

Where to head to... ... get a sense of history?

I originally started the blog to stay in touch with my family so they could see what I was getting up to with my new expat life in Amsterdam, but about a year ago I started taking it more seriously. I want it to become the place to go for people who are looking for tips and insights about Amsterdam. I like unusual places, and finding out about little-known spots.

Amsterdam is full of history, but the best places for recent history are the Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum), and the Anne Frank House as they both give you a sense of what Amsterdam was like during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.

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...eat with the locals? Head to Moeders, where the crockery is mismatched and there are pictures of mums all over the wall (the name Moeders means Mothers - Rozengracht 251) - it's basically a shrine to all mums everywhere, with generous, hearty, Dutch food. For something a bit different, head to Miss Saigon (Bilderdijkstraat 208) - a Vietnamese eatery with a cosy atmosphere.

...escape the bustle of the city? Anywhere to the North of Amsterdam. There is the NDSM Werf, which has grown in popularity in recent years, but it's far less busy than the city. It is a very creative area of Amsterdam, and there are a few great bars there.

...have a night to remember?

...get romantic?

Tales and Spirits is one of my favourite cocktail bars (Lijnbaanssteeg 5). On a Friday night you can grab a bite to eat, and then sip on cocktails for the rest of the evening. With great, cheesy music, an intimate feeling, and bar staff that aren't afraid to dance and sing along!

Walk around the Jordaan area at night. It's my favourite spot - the bridges are lit up,the canals are beautiful, and it's the perfect end to a dinner date.

...take in a view they'll never forget? ...be awe-inspired? Right now, my favourite view of the city is in the Doubletree skylounge bar (Oosterdoksstraat 4,) It's on the 11th floor and gives a great view from the outside terrace.

Liquorice (or drop as it is known in the Netherlands) is something that Dutch people absolutely love to eat. There is a shop that's called Oud-Hollandsch Snoepwinkel, (Tweede Egelantiersdwarsstraat 2,) and they have a whole wall dedicated to it!

The Rijksmuseum (Museumstraat 1) is a great place to be inspired. Rembrandt's night watch, in it's original place is something that just has to be seen. After an extensive refurbishment which took more than 10 years, the whole museum has a completely different feel.

...be surprised?

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Amsterdam has many secret gardens, known as Hofs, which are courtyards, with houses inside. The Begijnhof has a church, and a chapel, that are completely invisible from the outside.

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...buy something that feels very authentically Dutch?

â&#x20AC;Śget their adrenalin pumping? Every Friday a group of people don their rollerskates, and head out into Amsterdam. Sometimes they take on a theme - for example, on Halloween they have a 'Fright Night' skate. They meet at 8pm in the vondelpark (8.15pm in the winter), and the only prerequisites are that you are a good skater.

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What’s it to be? Well, this autumn, why not try a city break that fuses the two. Step into one of Europe’s most fashionable cities during their autumn fashion weeks and, while you may not be able to grab front row catwalk tickets, you’ll definitely enjoy the buzz of a city alive with fashionistas flying in from around the globe, flash-mob events in the streets and

parks, and special shopping events in the malls and glitzy boulevards. And if you’re travelling with someone who thinks that fashion begins and ends with a third kit and some AC Milan merch, you’ll be pleased to know that stylish cities can also harbour Europe’s coolest clubs too...

Paris Paris, of course, is to fashion what the LBD is to Chanel, and the September Issue of Paris Fashion Week (Sept 23rd - Oct 1st) sees the capital play host to the world’s greatest couture houses (many of which have their headquarters in the city), so expect spring/ summer 15 ready to wear collections from the likes of Balenciaga, Lanvin, Yohji Yamamoto, Vivienne Westwood, Comme des Garcons, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paul & Joe and Alexander McQueen. The Premier League, if you like. The city comes alive, with open air catwalk shows along the banks of the Seine, late night parties in the city’s bars and clubs, and a plethora of fashion flash-mobs in the chic, boutique lined streets. Check out www.modeaparis.com/en for the latest details. Football fans, meanwhile could snatch a Ligue 1 victory, by securing tickets for the Paris Saint-Germain v Olympique Lyon match on 21 September. But you’ll pay handsomely for it: around £80 a ticket. Then again, you could take an hour long tour of the stadium (www.billetterie.psg.fr/uk/stadium-tour for ten Euros) or maybe you’d be happier settling into a football-friendly bar in the city, to watch a match with like minded travellers. Try The Moose (16 rue des Quatre Vents) for ten screen sporting action, or Corcoran’s Irish Pub (28 rue Saint-André des Arts) for the best crepes in town, and English language footie commentary beamed onto super-sized screens. Fly to: Paris with easyJet

Poznan Polish fashion? Really? You might be surprised, but Next Season, Poznan’s Fashion Fair (2nd - 4th September) punches well above its weight and is showing what a little eastern European edge can do to the more ‘traditional’ houses of the west. This year, more than 500 companies and brands from around the world (but especially from Russia, France, Czech Republic, Germany, Finland and Ireland) will be presenting their 2015 collections in clothes, shoes, accessories and cosmetics. Register for tickets at: www.targimo dypoznan.pl/en/information_for_visitors/where-when-tickets While in town, football lovers should head to the INEA Stadium, previously known as Stadion Miejski - one of the venues for the Euro 2012 championships. Located in the south-west of the city of Pozna, the stadium can be reached with tram 6, 13, and 15. Tram 6 and 13 can be taken from the main railway station and southern edge of the old town. Tickets for Lech Poznan games can be bought online at www.kartakibica.lechpoznan.pl, at the ticket windows of the stadium, or at one of the other pre-sale points, of which the TIFO shop at the ul. Ratajczaka 20 and Intersport shop at Stary Browar shopping centre, both in the city centre, are the easiest to find. Fly to: Poznan with Ryanair

Valencia September 25th - 27th sees the Valencia Fashion Week’s 17th edition - celebrating the talent of the city’s next generation of designers. A catwalk for the Spring/Summer 2015 prêt-à-porter collections, Spain’s hottest young designers will be displaying their wares in the city’s cultural houses, cooler bars and clubs, and open-air squares. It’s a cosmopolitan, unstuffy and democratic affair, and everyone’s invited. This year, the event is championing emerging designers (Zona D) and designers and students (Proyecta) so if you want to be among the first to witness tomorrow’s designers (and let’s face it, Spanish fashion is having it's moment right now) head to sunny Valencia this September. For more information check out www.valenciafashionweek.com Football fans must make a pilgrimage to Valencia Club de Fútbol. Known locally as Los Che, they’re arguably the third most well-known Spanish football team after FC Barcelona and Real Madrid and play in the Primera División, or La Liga. Tickets are always eagerly snapped up. Check for fixtures on their official website (en.valenciacf.com). Here you will be able to click on 'Competiciones' and check the upcoming fixtures, and head over to Servicaixa.com to find tickets. Alternatively, you can buy tickets at the official Valencia Football Club merchandise shops (try Calle Pintor Sorolla, 25, 46002 Valencia). You can also buy tickets from the ticket offices that are located at Valencia's Mestalla Stadium (Camp de Mestala, Avenida Suecia. The number 10 bus leaves from Plaza del Ayuntamiento (the square directly outside the train station) and will take you all the way to Aragon Avenue, opposite the Mestalla Stadium) Fly to: Alicante with easyJet and Ryanair

Liverpool This year, Liverpool welcomes its inaugural ‘Celebration of Style’, curated by Justine Mills, committee member of the British Fashion Council and owner of the city’s style-central boutique, Cricket. The 3-day style extravaganza will take place between 13th - 15th November at various iconic locations across the city of Liverpool, involving the Luxury British Fashion Designer, Matthew Williamson. Along with numerous high-end affairs, Celebration of Style will also feature a series of pop-up events to celebrate style icons from the world of fashion, beauty, art, photography, music and architecture. An ‘Influence of Style’ conference will also take place, bringing together panels of experts to give an insight into working in creative industries with opportunities to meet specialists from across the fashion and design business, this event is for anyone interested in ‘style’ including models, bloggers, students, photographers and stylists.

Cricket will also stage fashion shows highlighting the latest collections from Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Christian Louboutin, Victoria Beckham and Lanvin. A number of pop-up events will also take place across the city including workshops, art exhibitons and flashmob catwalks. www.celebrationofstyle.co.uk Tickets for Liverpool FC are always in high demand, and with the return of Champions League football this season, there will be the opportunity to see some of the greats of European football back at Anfield. Go to www.liverpoolfc.com/tickets/tickets-availability to see when tickets might be available to buy. Everton will also be in European action, this time in the Europa League, in the forthcoming season, and ticket details for both these games and league matches can be found at www.evertonfc.com/home Both teams offer behind-the-scenes tours, and Anfield has a great new interactive museum (£8.50/£6).

Cork Cork’s lively and well-thought-of Fashion Week takes place in October, and provides a platform for young fashion designers as well as established fashion brands from Ireland and beyond. It’s a time when Cork’s pedestrian-friendly shopping streets are animated with catwalk shows, beauty salons and, of course, music. This is Ireland, after all! You could catch a game at Cork City FC while you’re in town: Match tickets for home fixtures are available to purchase ahead of time from the Club Shop in Douglas Village Shopping Centre, Soho on the Grand Parade and the Beer Garden in Turner’s Cross. Match tickets can also be purchased online via Ticketmaster. Or why not experience a game of Gaelic rules Football, at Cork GAA. It’s a high octane display of carrying, bouncing, kicking, hand-passing, and drop kicking - and thoroughly entertaining (you can grab tickets here: www.gaa.ie/tickets-and-merchandise). Fly to: Cork with Ryanair

SHOP, EAT, VIEW AT MANCHESTER’S ONLY WATERSIDE OUTLET Overlooking Manchester’s historic waterfront, Lowry Outlet is an unmissable shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Open seven days a week and with FREE parking*, the Outlet is the perfect place to pick up a bargain, grab a bite to eat or see the latest blockbuster movie and, with an all-year-round special events schedule including everything from themed monthly markets and food and craft festivals to half term holiday fun, there is always a great reason to visit!

Adult and child tickets are just £1.75** on Saturday and Sunday mornings and throughout the school holidays with teens (age 13-18 years) getting up to 20% off tickets all year round. Or register online to take advantage of Super Tuesdays with up to a 1/3 off all tickets. Why not upgrade to ‘Gold Class’ for luxury seats and access to an exclusive bar area (over 18’s only)! Lowry Outlet enjoys a unique and atmospheric waterfront location on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal and is located next to The Lowry Art and Entertainment Centre and close to IWM North, MediaCityUK Manchester and Emirates Old Trafford - the famous home of Lancashire cricket.

SHOP As Manchester’s only shopping outlet, shoppers can benefit from up to 70% off the RRP of top fashion, beauty and homeware brands including M&S Outlet, Gap Outlet, Flannels, Austin Reed, Tessuti, AX Paris, Suit Direct, Chapelle Jewellery, Molton Brown, Whittard of Chelsea, Yankee Candle, Denby and The Body Shop.

EAT Enjoy a delicious meal or snack at one of the many coffee shops and restaurants located inside the Outlet or dine alfresco overlooking the picturesque Plaza. Choose from PizzaExpress, Lime, Nando’s, Bella Italia, Café Rouge, The Real China, Costa, Burger King, Subway and many more.

VIEW With seven screens all showing the latest movies, including those in 3D, Lowry Outlet’s onsite Vue Cinema provides endless entertainment suitable for all ages.

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HOW TO GET THERE Lowry Outlet is close to Manchester city centre and accessible by Metrolink with MediaCityUK just a few minutes walk away. For those travelling by car, Lowry Outlet is just two minutes drive from the M602 with FREE parking* for shoppers, diners and cinema-goers. Those using a sat nav should input postcode M50 3AH. For more information including the latest news and events, opening times, directions and store offers visit www.lowryoutlet.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @lowryoutlet. * Four hours FREE parking with minimum spend of £5 ** 3D movies £3.00

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Whatever your travel-related conundrum, talk to Tiffany at Myriad travel, and let her help you on your way... I’m interested in spending two months during winter abroad, and wonder about the best place to stay - do you have any recommendations of places that won’t break the bank, and will keep the chills at bay? If you’re thinking of an extended stay, we’d recommend the Costa Del Sol - it’s a very popular place for over-wintering Brits, keen to escape the worst of our winter weather, and as such it’s well kitted out to ensure a home-from-home feeling. Resorts such as Fuengirola and Torremolinos are great all-year-round choices, with keenly priced supermarkets selling all you need for a Christmas dinner in the sun! Make sure you look for a flat or apartment with double glazing and the main rooms looking in to a courtyard or gardens (most do), because even the South of Spain can have its squally days! Try resorts like Pueblo Lucia or Pueblo Lopez in Fuengirola - upmarket, with well-kept gardens and easy access to shops, restaurants and bars. A quick internet search will easily provide you with plenty of options for booking direct with the owners. What would you recommend for an autumn city break where we’ll still get a bit of sunshine along with the sightseeing? And are there any great festivals we could catch (we’re travelling in October)? October is a busy time in Rome - the sting of the mid-summer sun has dissipated, and, as it’s the very start of truffle season, the city’s trattorias celebrate with special events:

and dishes fusing the magical fungus with in-season fresh chestnuts, wild boar and rich Tuscan wine. It’s a time when Italians descend on their capital to enjoy the best of their country’s produce. So, if you’re into Italian food at its best, this is the time to visit. The city’s also home to the fabulous RomaEuropa Festival, celebrating the best in European dance, music, theatre and art: it takes over the city, this year, from 29th September until the end of November. And, of course, you’re in Rome...so, really, you won’t be bored! What are the restrictions for bringing back our Christmas supplies of wine from a trip we’re making to Brittany next month? We’re holding a big wedding party, but I keep hearing differing stories about wine being seized at customs? When arriving into the UK from an EU country you can bring in an unlimited amount of most goods. For goods such as alcohol and tobacco, there are no restrictions, as long as you adhere to a few regulations: You must transport the goods yourself, and they should be for your own use, or intended to be given as a gift. If the person you give the goods to pays you in any way including reimbursing you for any expenses or payment in kind - then it's not a gift and the goods may be seized. You should also have paid the goods’ duty and tax in the EU country where they were acquired. 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:

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Business and Pleasure Sightseeing in the fast lane

This city on the lake has much to entertain you between business meetings - so why not sample our half day tour of its highlights. The lakeside city of Geneva is home to hundreds of international and multinational businesses, the world’s largest particle physics laboratory, CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) and is the site for thousands of conferences and exhibitions annually. There are over 400 convention halls in the city alone. If you’ve a day, or even half a day spare, it’s worth investing in a Geneva Pass. Holders of the Geneva Pass can make savings (and often get in free) in the city’s best tourist sites, cruises, tours and transport. From 25 CHF, you can enjoy more than 40 attractions and free public transport around the city. Find out more at: www.geneve-tourisme.ch/en/ useful-information/geneva-pass Fly to: Geneva with: easyJet

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Libraire Ancienne Antiques4 You’re now in the heart of the Old Town. Antique dealers and craft shops abound here, in the twisting streets that burrow their way in from the promenade. Look for the Librairie Ancienne, an antique book store that's a joy to browse, the English Garden with the famous flower clock and a sculpted bronze water fountain, and the sweettoothed delights of E Hautle Confiserie's patisserie. Rue de la Tertass e

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Patek Philippe Museum1 So, where are you going to go first? A visit to Geneva without visiting one of its fabled watch-making dynasties isn’t an option! So try the House of Patek Philippe, and experience a journey through five centuries of watchmaking, in the heart of the Plainpalais district. The well-designed museum showcases one of the country’s most prestigious horologists, and an extraordinary collection of watches, musical automata and enamel miniatures from the 16th to the 19th centuries, created in the city. From here, it’s a delightful walk through parks and gardens to the Old Town.

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Café Restaurant du Parc des Bastions2 Stop en route at the Cafe des Bastions - in the Parc des Bastions (1, Promenade des Bastions 1204 Genèva) for a spot of lunch.

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Five things to consider when starting up a business “Do the obvious before it becomes obvious to everyone else”, was the clear message from panellists speaking about entrepreneurship at an International Festival of Business event held at Cassell Moore earlier this month. And that’s certainly the mantra at Cassell Moore. As a new breed of law firm, we put entrepreneurship at the forefront of our practice. We adopt, in handling the challenges of our own business, the same innovative approach that we adopt in dealing with our entrepreneurial clients. We are entrepreneurs acting for entrepreneurs - so we understand the issues keenly. Most importantly, we understand that the decision to start your own business is likely to be one of the biggest decisions of your life. Not only will it have a huge impact on your career, but it may also be one of the most significant financial investments you make - so it’s crucial that you put measures in place to minimise the risk, and take advice from knowledgeable and experienced professional advisers. Peter Allen, partner and head of corporate at Cassell Moore, has some advice for anyone looking to start their own company: Business structure The structure of your business is vital to its success, both when you start up and if you choose to expand. So the first legal decision that any entrepreneur faces is deciding the format for the enterprise. Are you going to trade in your own name or 22

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as a limited company, for example? Perhaps a partnership or a limited liability partnership is the correct structure? A lot will depend on tax and what you want to do with the business going forward. All structures have their pros and cons. Additionally, if you’re going into business with others, you will need a shareholders' agreement or partnership arrangement to outline the day to day running of the company and to protect all parties in the event of a dispute. As lawyers we have to look at what happens if you do disagree, and ensure you all know how it works if the worst should happen. Often simply having a contract in place actually nips any dispute in the bud before it gets too damaging. Finance Before you make the decision to use savings, mortgage your home or approach friends and family, you should consider carefully with advisers what sources of finance are available to you and what their legal and commercial implications are. Often entrepreneurs go looking for equity finance from individuals, for example, without knowing the legal restrictions around that. Raising capital is a regulated activity and not doing it properly can be a criminal offence, so it’s worth consulting lawyers before embarking on fundraising. EIS and SEIS schemes provide a great tax incentive for investors to put equity into young businesses, and there are many funds around which seek investment opportunities for those investors.

Premises Although many new businesses are not reliant on large premises (being technology led or digital businesses), most businesses at least need a place for staff and for meeting customers. Understanding the terms of your lease is crucial when choosing offices for your business. Are there hidden service charges? Could your rent increase? Might you run into any restrictions? A key error which wastes money in the early years is moving into premises without getting the right advice from lawyers or surveyors. You’d be surprised how many businesses outgrow their property in the first year or two and long before their lease expires! Think about the growth profile of your business and your ongoing need for space throughout your business plan. Intellectual Property The common misconception is that intellectual property is all about trademarks and patents protection. Yes these areas are important for a developing business, and expert advice should be sought. However equally as important, if not more so, at the outset is protecting the business’s confidential information and know-how. The best way to achieve this is to ensure that employee and consultant contracts contain the requisite clauses and you have a nondisclosure agreement for dealing with any third parties who you may disclosure sensitive information to. Another common error in young businesses is failing to ensure that key developers of your businesses’ intellectual property, (e.g. web designers, programmers) do not properly assign copyright and other rights to the company.

Contracting - Standard terms and protocol The terms on which you do business with your customers and suppliers is crucial, for all sorts of reasons. You should always run any material contract past your legal advisers from the outset (for example, the team at Cassell Moore look at these for a reduced and fixed charge, or even for free in the early stages of a new client relationship.) You might also get your lawyers to help you develop a contracting protocol, so that those involved in negotiating and making business decisions have a set of guidelines to follow and know when to call in the experts! These guidelines and a solid set of standard terms for the business can provide you with protection in key areas like payment terms, retention of title, IP and limits on liability. This allows you to be sure you are appropriately protected without going through the process each time. Entrepreneurs don’t have time to reinvent the wheel – unless, of course, that is their big idea to start with! It’s about time somebody did it after all.

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Late Summer Sun It ain’t over til it’s over - and there’s still plenty of heat in the September (and even October) sunshine if you know where to look. Head to the southern fringes of Europe and you’re chasing the sun to ensure a last-minute burst of heat, warmth and light-enough to keep your fires burning throughout the coming winter… So where will it be? Well, Voyage knows just the place. Take these four late summer sizzlers for starters...

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Cyprus Fly to: Larnaca with easyJet The island for all seasons, Cyprus is a surefire bet for extending any summer season with style - with September temperatures averaging around 24 degrees Centigrade. Take Coral Bay - a 600 metre crescent of soft white sand, set against a sleek new marina complex. Sports lovers will find every conceivable opportunity to wade into the waters and enjoy a spot of windsurfing, kayaking, banana boat rides and parascending in the still-warm eastern Mediterranean. You can hire a boat for the afternoon and drop anchor in any number of blissfully private coves and dive into the cobalt waters. With arguably the kindest climate in Europe, Cyprus is outdoor-lovers' paradise, especially when the heat of high summer’s cooled off a touch. Coastal walks are an obvious draw, with the sandy beach at Avramidou a favourite spot. The Troodos Mountains, Cyprus’ spiky heart, rise just to the north of Limassol and offer a good range of waymarked trails for those keen on getting their blood pumping.

But it’s the island’s magnificent stretch of south coast resorts that sets Cyprus apart - one long succession of shimmering, emerald bays, hidden grottoes and world-class resorts. There are plenty of historical sights for those interested enough to explore further than the beach and the bars, and the island's towns are bustling and full of character. Explore and you’ll take in Crusader fortresses, Greek and Roman theatres, Byzantine monasteries and whitewashed villages clinging to cliffs and coves. A good day trip from Limassol is to take a car to one of the villages in Cyprus’ interior - especially attractive are those in the Pitsilia district at the foothills of the brooding Troodos Mountains, with their brightly painted churches and terracotta-tiled houses. Need more of an incentive? Many of the villages here make their own delicious wines and cheeses. In Limassol, there’s a decent folk museum and the striking Limassol Castle, built in the 14th Century, housing the Cyprus Medieval Museum. Just out of town, the impressive collection of ruins known as the Temple of Kourion often stages concerts amid the Greek and Roman remains. For thrills of a more earthly nature, Limassol’s shopping won’t disappoint. Handcrafts such as lace and glassware are the chief draws of the old town while Makarios Avenue is where you’ll find the glitzy shops and boutiques. Issue 4

Gran Canaria Fly to: Gran Canaria with Ryanair

Like scattered pieces of the Sahara set adrift in the Atlantic, the Canary Islands feel far more ‘north African adventure’ than ‘Spanish package holiday’. With their rolling sand dunes stretching for miles (especially in dramatic Gran Canaria) you can act out your Laurence of Arabia fantasies by day, and enjoy all the facilities of a world class resort by night. Gran Canaria does indeed have the Sahara to thank for its magnificent dunes and soft, golden bays. Over centuries, the African desert's silky sands have drifted the short distance across the sea to cloak this island's coastline in its distinctive shimmering edge. At Maspalomas the beach rises up in a succession of dramatic, ever-shifting dunes creating a landscape of strange, ethereal beauty. As your flight descends you’ll get a bird's eye view of this island's wide, sandy bays but, from this distance, the overall impression is of a lush 26

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island with deep green valleys, snowy mountains and mile after mile of untouched wilderness. But it’s at the coast where you'll find the wilderness tamed in a series of welcoming, year-round resorts. Of all the islands in this sunny archipelago, Gran Canaria is perhaps the one offering the most variety. Yes, some of its resorts have grown with little regard for Grand Designs-style planning and architecture, but what they lack in finesse they more than make up for in good, unashamed fun. And even in the larger resorts, there's that sense that the great outdoors is never too far away. It’s largely to the south and southwest of the island where you’ll base your late summer stay. Puerto de Mogan is a delightful village known as Little Venice, with its narrow passageways, pretty bridges over the promenade and a jumble of houses and apartments clinging to the cliffside.

The stylish resort of Puerto Rico is perfect for family holidays, mixing cool evening entertainment with thrilling water parks and a good range of shops taking full advantage of the island's 'duty free' status. This handsome development clings to the contours of the hills which sweep down to a magnificent horseshoe shaped beach (actually man-made, though you'd never know). By night, the entertainment complexes of Playa Del Ingles offer uncomplicated, full-throttle nights at one of the resort's legendary nightspots, while stunning Maspalomas is an altogether more sedate enclave of the coast than neighbouring Playa, but close enough to enjoy all of that resort's fun. In recent years, most of the main resorts have developed smaller, chic satellite developments,

offering modern, attractive accommodation complexes, a sprinkling of facilities (a golf course here, a spa resort there) and easy access to the larger commercial centres of its neighbours. If you’re after the best of both worlds, resorts such as Salobre, Playa Taurito and Playa Amadores seldom disappoint. And neither, for that matter, does the weather. The wind, the Gulf Stream, the mountains and the latitude all play their part in producing a favourable climate in Gran Canaria an island which enjoys one of the world’s most equable climates, with temperatures never getting searingly hot, nor ever reaching chilly lows either. The average temperatures in the summer months hover between 26 ºC and 28 ºC (79 – 82 °F), often exceeding 30 °C (86 °F), and in the winter months between 22 ºC and 24 ºC. Issue 4

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Few European powers have failed to be tempted by Sicily. The Roman fleet was built with Sicilian wood - and traces of their civilisation can be found in the amphitheatres of Taormina and Siracusa. It was the Romans, too, who ignited the Sicilian passion for independence and justice against the ruling aristocracy. In Palermo, this passion went under the name ‘mafia’... It’s the heat of the late Sicilian summer, though, that most draws Brits to its silk-sand beaches, and atmospheric old towns. Giardini Naxos is set on a wide, curving bay – perhaps one of the nicest settings in Sicily. Walk along the promenade or take a short trip out of town to Alcantara Gorge, created during one of Etna's eruptions. The gorge is a cool, peaceful place to explore, with a mountain

stream running through it, sub tropical plants, and lots of great picnic spots. The woods that wrap themselves around the gorge hide an intensely scenic beach, between Taormina and Mount Etna. Sicily's coastline is a dramatic zone of vertiginous cliffs and hidden coves - but, for bathing of a more laid-back nature, this is the spot. The water that flows through this basalt formation is always cool, and in the late summer sun, this is just heaven. Elsewhere, resorts offer excellent, safe, sandy beaches with all manner of watersports to try. More dramatic still, Gole dell'Alcantara, is a gorge of rushing waterfalls and rapids outside Taormina. The city of Taormina itself has plenty of winding medieval streets, with tiny passages offering surprising glimpses over the bright

blue Mediterranean. The city is located on a plateau below Mount Tauro - ascend the slopes for a visit to one of two medieval fortresses. The Madonie National Park, just 20 kms outside Cefalu, is a high-altitude hinterland of pristine forest and tiny villages. The north coast resort of Cefalu is typically Sicilian – a maze of tightly-packed streets dominated by a beautiful Norman cathedral, home to one of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the world. Sheltering under the foothills of Mount Etna, Taormina is the natural starting point for excursions towards the peak of this 3,000 metre active volcano. Take the cable railway or four-wheel drive Jeep to the top for an unforgettable experience. Back in town, there are Greek theatres and temples to rival Athens, and excellent shopping along Corso Umberto. Giardini Naxos has watersports galore along its sparkling waterfront. This was the first place where the Greeks landed on Sicily (hence its Greek name) and in a quiet part of town you’ll find some scattered remnants overlooking the sapphire blue Bay of Naxos. Taormina’s striking Greek Amphitheatre is the natural setting for the annual Taormina Film Festival, which runs from May to September, but it also hosts concerts through until October too. Taormina’s a fashionable, family resort, with a full calendar of entertainment - its main street, Corso Umberto, is the place to start. A drink at Caffè Wunderbar in Piazza IX Aprile may set you back a few euros, but you'll be

enjoying the same view that Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando did when Taormina was the coolest place to be seen, half a century ago. Giardini Naxos offers cosy piano bars where, usually, locals serenade visitors with impromptu sing-alongs of wistful Sicilian tunes. ‘Opera Dei Pupi’ - traditional puppet shows, offer a colourful slice of folklore. Cefalu is a more traditional resort with lively nightlife. But it’s the days (with 11 hours of sun, and temperatures around 22 degrees Centigrade) that you’ll most remember.

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The Costa Del Sol Fly to: Malaga with Ryanair and easyJet These days, Spain’s sunbaked southern coast, the Costa del Sol, offers a rebooted, reinvigorated stretch of holiday towns, with warm late summer days, and lively, fun-filled nights. Torremolinos has reinvented itself so successfully that it attracts a broad range of holidaymakers, from families seeking sun and sand fun, to young couples in search of a romantic break, and the more mature tourists drawn to the resort's balmy, year-round warmth. The town’s been in the premier league of holiday resorts for such a long time that it has little difficulty in providing exactly what we want, when we want it. Part of the continuous strip of holiday resorts along the Costa Del Sol's prime coastline, Torremolinos has, against the odds, evolved into a likeable, cosmopolitan resort.

Yes, in summer, package holidays in Torremolinos attract the young and lively, drawn to the town's legendary nightlife and good value bars, but there is much more here to explore - especially when the high summer crowds leave to let the town breathe a little. The town, just 20 minutes’ drive south from Malaga, is, essentially a suburban sunspot, which enjoys easy links to Malaga's fabulous shops and Andalucian restaurants - in fact, it's proud to have plenty of excellent restaurants of its own. Calle San Miguel, the town's main drag, is lined with smart shops and bars, culminating at Cuesta del Tajo, which takes you to the picturesque old fishing district of El Bajondillo, with yet more delightful restaurants. The beach area is, of course, holiday central. Walk along the promenade from here to

La Carihuela for a glimpse of how Torremolinos used to be - this peaceful village is a world away from the Costa Del Sol we thought we knew. Head further south to sleek Benalmadena - where the style conscious and the yacht set come to party. Just a stroll along its marina - a jaw-dropping parking lot for multi-million pound motor cruisers - is enough to make you promise yourself to put another lucky dip on the Lottery next week. Benalmadena might attract those who can enjoy a luxury lifestyle, but it's not a snooty place - quite the opposite. Its sunny late-summer climate attracts a wealth of holidaymakers who come for the first class restaurants, excellent range of accommodation and easy access to the very best of the Costa Del Sol.

By night, this cool corner of the Costa comes alive with English, Scottish and Irish pubs, restaurants of all nationalities - including, the odd Spanish one too! Nightlife is superb - with its smart array of cocktail bars, jazz bars and salsa clubs offering dancing til dawn when, with the start of another day, the beaches either side of Benalmadena start to gently fill with sunworshipping holidaymakers from around the world. Other sites worth checking out are the fabulous Jardin de Las Aguilas (Garden of Eagles), the penguins and dolphins at Selwo Marina and Sea Life, and the huge open-air art exhibition which stretches along the handsome promenade. Last minute holidays to Benalmadena offer a touch of the high life at a fraction of the cost.

It's hard to believe it, but it's true - there still exists a real, working, authentic Andalusian town along the Costa Del Sol, west of Benalmadena. Keep driving past swanky Marbella and you’ll be assured of a genuine Spanish welcome, one that's not been too coloured by commercialism and tourism, in Estepona. Essentially, Estepona grew around its fantastic fish market - if you're able to set your alarm clock for 5am to witness the morning's fish auction, you really should. You can always sleep later. The town's dramatic bull ring is perhaps the first thing you'll see on entering the west end of the promenade - and you should check out its programme of events. No bull, but fabulous flamenco concerts and performances by Spanish popstars - a great way to spend a warm Estepona night. Here, too, is the town's trim marina - with a doubletiered row of superb restaurants and bars adding a touch more of a traditionally tourist-centred experience. Head into town for a more authentic Spanish time: Estepona's flower-filled main square is surrounded by dark, coolly-inviting food halls dedicated to serving excellent tapas and cool beer with minimum fuss, and maximum enjoyment. The town's beach is fantastic - a long, flat expanse of clean sand. Estepona actually has access to one of the best beaches in the Costa Del Sol. And the best bit? This is still something of a secret. Chose a late summer holiday to Estepona and the secret's yours to share - as are the blissful September temperatures averaging around 24 degrees C. Issue 4

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The Sea You know the drill - never eat oysters with an R in the month, right? So, from now until winter, it’s time to dive into Europe’s best seafood, with a clutch of excellent festivals and world-class restaurants to try around the continent’s most abundant stretches of coastline...

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Brittany 1 With over 2800 miles of coastline, Brittany is a seafood lover’s paradise - nowhere more so than the Emerald Coast of the north. Here, the region’s oyster capital is Cancale (there’s even a statue dedicated to their harvest in the town’s pretty central square). But head down the steeply sloping street to the town’s promenade and you’ll see a makeshift village of oyster stalls, each offering the freshest oysters imaginable, eaten straight from the shell, of course. Try the different varieties: Crassostrea gigas drizzled with lemon, and the rare Pied de Cheval Huitre with its spicy, salty tang. Sup them up and throw the shells straight over the harbour wall! Nantes, on the Loire-Atlantique, is a little upstream from the coast, but still prides itself on its fabulous fish and seafood restaurants. For simply delicious fish and chips try Tim Fish or the wonderful L'Oceanie in the centre of Nantes, opposite the Talensac market. Turbot here is the star attraction - but be prepared to share. They’re huge! Also worth trying are the plump scallops and langoustines (actually flown in from the Hebrides!). 2 rue Paul Bellamy. Fly to: Nantes with easyJet

Northern Spain 2 The O Grove Seafood Festival takes place every October (this year, it’s 2nd-12th) in this cheerful northern Spain fishing village. It’s an everyone-welcome affair that celebrates this coastal town’s economy: fishing and tourism. The combination of both makes this a perfect late summer destination for foodies. It’s a traditional sun 'n' fun seaside town, with amusement arcades and family-friendly hotels, but for two weeks it’s the Iberian peninsula’s gastronomic hotspot. Seafood stalls line the promenade, selling everything from crabs and shrimp to clams, barnacles and scallops. And there’s an award for the chef who prepares the most exciting new mussel recipe! There's a distinctive Galician-Portuguese, even Celtic, flavour to the proceedings (there’s even a bagpipe procession!), and lots of offers at local restaurants. This is about as fun, and unstuffy, as seafood festivals come. Fly to: Porto with Ryanair O Grove is a two hour drive north Issue 4

Amalfi 4 An hour south of Naples, the sublime Amalfi coast - with its dramatic corniche road hugging the coast, and overlooking the Bay of Naples - is home to some of the world’s best fish and seafood. In Salerno’s Vietri sul Mare suburb, is Sapore di Mare, a tiny family-owned trattoria tucked away in a tiny lane near the waterfront. Don’t expect a menu - the catch of the day determines what the chef will serve up. But pray that it’s spaghetti and clams - incredibly good. Visit the pocket-sized Cetara - a real-life fishing village, still not given over to tourism. Here you’ll find the intense, piquant Colatura fish sauce, thought to have been originally concocted by the ancient Romans. It brings a depth of flavour to fish stews that you never thought possible. You can buy the sauce in the shops, or sample it at any of the village’s wonderful restaurants. Try San Pietro, which serves a delicious tuna loin with a creamy bread sauce.

Jersey 3 The seas around the Channel Islands are home to a rich abundance of shellfish - harvested in late summer and sold either fresh from stalls and take-away vans across the island, or to restaurants to be incorporated into mouth-watering seafood specials. Jersey’s the place to head for delicate and delicious Jersey plaice, meaty seabass and their local delicacy, the Ormer - a highly prized, tiny shellfish, fried with flour and onions and baked for three or four hours. That’s a lot of trouble for a tiny whelk. But trust us, served with crusty bread and crisp Jersey white wine, it’s worth it. Handgathered scallops, Brown crab, or Chancre crab and the sweet, distinctive flesh of Spider crab are all wonderful too. Try them at Doran’s Courtyard Bistro (Kensington Place) in St Helier, or the tapas-style Fruit de Mer, at the Atlantique Seafood Bar (8 - 10 West Centre, St Helier). Jersey Oyster Company's harvest is every bit as good as those sampled just over the water in France. Try them at the fabulous Oyster Box Beach Bar (St Brelade). Hungry? Opt for the eye-wateringly generous Seafood Platter complete with oysters, calamari, crab, lobster, scallops, whelks... the best of the island’s offshore bounty, for around £30 a head. Fly to: Jersey with easyJet

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Taverna del Capitano, in Marina di Cantone, between Punta Campanella and Positano regularly makes the ‘world’s best seafood restaurant’ lists - and with good reason. This is one of the best restaurants on the Amalfi coast, and it’s tucked away in a shabby-chic hotel above this tranquil resort’s pebbly beach. You can reach it via a water taxi from Positano, or, better still, take the hair-raising hairpin road west out of Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi. Going the extra few miles (away from the tourist hordes) is well worth it, as Marina di Canton is home to a clutch of great seafood restaurants. Try Lo Scoglio, on the wooden jetty and the Quattro Passi, where the catch of the day is always worth plumping for. Fly to: Naples with easyJet

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Galway 5 Each year, on the last weekend of September, Galway City celebrates the Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival - Ireland’s best loved food festival, and the world’s longest running celebration of the delicious crustacean! For one long weekend (this year it’s 25-28 September) this animated West coast town comes alive with seafood trails, oyster hot spots, oyster opening (shucking) championships food demonstrations, tasting events and a Mardi Gras through the town, in celebration of the return of the oyster season. Taste the best of Irish produce at the food village at The Festival Marquee, enjoy a drop of the black stuff (the perfect drink to accompany the salty, ozone-y oysters) Fly to: Shannon or Knock with Ryanair

Normandy 6 For lovers of shrimps, the handsome Normandy seaside town of Honfleur is the place to head in October. The Honfleur Shrimp Festival celebrates this Belle Epoque-era town’s maritime roots with a promenade lined with shrimp stalls, sea shanties sung in the town’s convivial bars, and a bonkers but brilliant shrimp peeling competition! Freshly landed shrimp, served with flagons of crisp Normandy cider, or warming shots of Calvados, the best Normandy cheeses and sumptuous cakes: this is the good life, just two hours’ drive north of Paris (or catch the speedy SNCF train to Le Harve and grab a taxi on to Honfleur) Fly to: Paris with easyJet

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The UK Biennial of Contemporary Art 5 July – 26 October Join us this summer for four months of free exhibitions, events and performances by leading contemporary artists. Highlights include:

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The 8th Biennial Exhibition A Needle Walks into a Haystack curated by Mai Abu ElDahab and Anthony Huberman

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Michael Nyman’s Symphony No.11: Hillsborough Memorial performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at Liverpool Cathedral

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The Isle of Man You’ve seen the pictures. You know it’s one of the British Isles’ most sublime offshore islands. You know it’s home to the TT, and something of a tax haven for the fortunate few. But what other secrets lie within its borders? Fly to The Isle of Man with easyJet and Flybe

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You can walk its entire length… Should you have the stamina, the island has easy-to-access tracks allowing you to explore on foot. It’s one of the best locations for hikes in the British Isles. The Millennium Way runs the length of the country, through some of its most spectacular locations. Tackle The Road of the Gull (Raad ny Foillan), a 153 km (95 mile) circuit of the island - over hill and glen, coast and cliff. It takes five days to complete.

It’s a holiday hotspot for sharks too! Basking sharks and dolphins love the rich, fertile waters that wash around the Isle of Man’s coastline - and you can spot them, often within a kilometre of the coast. Check out: www.manxbaskingsharkwatch.com for the latest sightings, and head out to great vantage points such as Port Erin or Spanish Head, Cregneash and the Chasms in Port St Mary.

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It has its own language Manx Gaelic was once related to ancient British - a language we turfed out in favour of English. It’s an ancient tongue with only a handful of fluent speakers remaining. The language’s last native speaker, Ned Maddrell, died in 1974, but you’ll see Manx written on signposts and tourist notices around the island, and it's taught in every Manx school.

It has a mutinous past… The pretty village of Onchan, with its pleasure park and leafy glens, has a direct link to one of our most dramatic seafaring chapters; for it was here, on 2nd February 1789, that William Bligh who later went on to captain the 'HMS Bounty', married local girl Elizabeth Betham. The town is home to Groudle Glen, one of the most spectacular of all the island's glens. It was developed in the 1890's as a pleasure glen, with a path that winds and twists its way to the sea.

History is written in the stones Scattered, sentry-like, across the island is a fascinating collection of sixth century Celtic crosses - over 200 in total. The earliest examples show Celtic styles using complicated interlacing and inscriptions whilst later, Norse sculptors used pagan images and mythology to decorate their stones. Each stone tells of a land at the heart of a trading crossroads, and of a culture that’s rich, distinctive and - with the longest-standing parliament in the world - amongst the world’s oldest.

You can see the whole of the UK from here Snaefell, the isle’s only ‘true’ mountain, might only take a couple of hours to ascend (or quicker on the delightful narrow gauge train that chugs up its slopes), but you can see England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales from its summit. On a good day, of course!

The seafood is sensational As you’d expect for an island, the fishing off the coast of the Isle of Man is world class. No wonder the national dish is spuds and herring (and it’s delicious, too!) You catch your own, or grab some freshly landed seafood in any of the island’s fishing towns Port Erin, Peel or Castletown, for example - visit the Moore’s Kipper Factory in Peel, or enjoy a great meal at a seafood restaurant. Try Tanroagan, in Douglas, the Ramsey Trawlerman, or Peel’s Boatyard Restaurant.

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It has glens as gorgeous as Scotland Scotland doesn’t have the exclusive rights to spectacular glens. There are 17 fine examples within the Isle of Man’s borders. Some sweep down to the sea, ending in secret beaches, others to dramatic ravines - Ballaglass glen blooms with bluebells during the spring. Glen Maye is lush and almost sub-tropical, with a microclimate supporting verdant vegetation, and a roaring waterfall. Dhoon Glen, one of the steepest glens in the land, is home to the island’s highest waterfall - all 130 feet of it. The Glen is a ruggedly beautiful spot, popular with those energetic enough to tackle its 190 steps.

It has a beach for everybody The island's beaches are magnificent - from wide and windswept, to shingly and secretive. Peel, on the west coast, is known as Sunset City for its spectacular displays. It enjoys two sheltered beaches, with pretty Fenella Beach guarded over by the striking silhouette of Peel Castle. Between Peel and Port Erin lies the island’s most impressive coastal fringes, with soft sands overlooking the ruggedly handsome Calf of Man and over to the Irish mountains. Head to the island’s northwest coast for blissfully peaceful sandy coves where tranquility comes as standard. Family fun? Head to the resorts of the east coast - Laxey, Port Erin and Douglas - where seafood shacks, windsurfing schools and waterside bars make a day at the seaside hard to resist.

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It’s home to the world’s largest water wheel The Laxey Wheel (nicknamed Lady Isabella) has a diameter of 22.1m and was built in 1854 to extract water from the nearby mines. It’s an impressive sight today, and still draws up to 1140 litres of water every minute from half a kilometre below the surface.

It’s a wildlifewatcher’s paradise Anchored just off the island’s south coast, the Calf of Man is a rugged, wildlife-favoured spot. The Sound Visitor Centre in Port St Mary enjoys a wonderful 180-degree panoramic view of the island - and you can learn about the area in the Visitor Centre, sample the swirling tidal races in a kayak, hop over to the bird observatory on the Calf of Man, or take a cruise around the island from Port Erin - on the lookout for seals and dolphins.

It’s ok to go off road… Yes, road racing (whether during the thrilling annual TT race, or following in the cycle tracks of local legend Mark Cavendish) has firmly put the island on the world map. But, with its varied terrain, challenging off-road tracks and fabulous coastal paths, the Isle of Man is also one of the best places in Britain for mountain biking. There are six designated off-road trails around the island, each of varying difficulty. You can hire bikes in most towns and villages. Try: www.cyclehire.im, in Peel, www.erinbikehut.im in Port Erin. Issue 4

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The Algarve In the Algarve, everything comes together to spectacular effect. Russet red sands, overlooked by sentry-like buttresses of wave-sculptured rock. A dog-toothed coast of emerald bays, whitewashed villas and fishing villages tumbling their way to meet the sea. It's all very, very seductive. Yes, there are mega-resorts and dance-all-night clubs, but there are cosy retreats too. And, inland, you'll discover lush ravines, Moorish strongholds and ancient spa towns. Want to discover the heart and soul of Portugal? Head south... Fly to Faro with easyJet and Ryanair

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Despite its evident popularity, Albufeira is still a pretty place, with its whitewashed villas climbing the hills behind a smashing beach. Go for the vibrant nightlife, the great value shopping and the family-friendly clutch of activities. But don’t leave without sampling traditional Portugal - which clings on, just, in the narrow streets of the old town.

Beaches Albufeira boasts several fine beaches. There’s the main town beach, very busy in high season but with excellent swimming. To the west are the smaller beaches of São Rafael, Coelha and Castelo. Beyond the cliffs, from which there are great views, lies Praia da Oura - favoured by windsurfers and parasailers. Sao Rafael is a long beach with rock stack formations and coves at the eastern end. Castelo offers a series of small cove beaches interspersed by curiously shaped cliffs and stacks and blowholes. Great for scrambling and exploring. Coelho is a charming, small sheltered beach which is really an extension of Castelo. Gale, on the eastern side of this beach is made up of small cosy coves. Olhos d'Agua is a small, pretty beach with fishing boats and eroded rock formations - but it can get horribly busy. Santa Eulalia, a long, broad beach attractively backed by low cliffs and pines, is a beautiful spot. 50

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All manner of restaurants are available in the greater Albufeira district, and, along the Montechoro area, prices are very reasonable - offering great dining on a budget for families, and all manner of choice for those who like chips with everything. But you must try delicious locally caught seafood, and spicy Portuguese cooking while you're here. Restaurant O Leao, Montechoro, is a charming little place, only open in the evenings, and great value for money. Senhor Frog’s Pizzeria, Montechoro, is a reliable local chain. Eat in or take away, all the dishes are fresh and generous. There’s an extended menu - starters, combos, calzones, sandwiches, baked spuds, pasta dishes, salad and, naturally, pizza. Tom and Jerry’s Diner, Montechoro, offers good value-formoney home cooking. Portofino, Areias de São João, serves typical Portuguese fare at reasonable prices. If you like fish, this is the place for you. A Ruina, is set in the rock face in Old Town Albufeira - overlooking Fishermen’s Beach. Highly recommended.

Shopping Best buys are knitwear, tiles, cork, leather, brass, copper and bronze as well as marble and pottery. The main shopping streets are Rua Candido dos Reis and Rua 5 do Outubro. Don’t miss out on Albufeira town. Halfway along, there’s a cool shopping mall to visit. There’s a lot to see, plenty of shops, and a bit of a market, too. Take a trip to Portimao, the nearest large town, where the shopping is a notch or two more stylish, offering excellent Portuguese fashions, and a rambling market up by the railway station on the first Monday of every month.

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In the resort, there are plenty of water parks and water sports to try out. As with any resort in the Algarve, though, golf is the main sporting activity. The area is a golfer’s paradise, with kind weather and an array of courses. All are open to visitors. There's a couple of mini golf courses in the resort, too.

Much of east Albufeira’s nightlife is on The Strip. If you fancy a bar crawl, you only have to walk a matter of feet from one to the other. Many of the bars have karaoke - to find them, just use your ears! Entrance to practically all of them is free, in fact they’re eager to have your custom, so feel at liberty to wander in and out.

A lovely park, with seal, sea lion, dolphin and exotic bird shows, aquariums, crocs, sharks, turtles, penguins and more, Zoomarine has just started a ‘dolphin interaction’ programme offering visitors the chance to swim with dolphins. Slide & Splash, Lagoa, is the most popular (and best) of the region’s water parks, while Montechoro Tennis Club, based in the landmark Hotel Montechoro at the very top of "The Strip" offers eight courts.

Banana’s in Montechoro, is a disco Cafe Bar, if you can work that one out... Catch the guy with the leaflets, and you might get your first drink for free. Coconut Bar, Montechoro, is a ‘sports family fun pub’. Bizzaros (immediately west of the Old Town) is a great place to watch the sunset from the cliff tops with a caipirinha in hand.

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A real, likeable Portuguese town with history to spare, Lagos is the Algarve you never knew existed: trim townhouses, busy cobbled streets, a lively market and excellent - authentic - restaurants.

Lagos enjoys a great town beach which, while busy in high season, is handily placed in the middle of town, and close to all the amenities you'd need for a day on the sands. There are other, equally delicious beaches worth exploring just a short drive from town, where the russet cliffs make way for golden sands, warm clear waters and hidden coves.

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If you like to live your holidays large, be entertained around the clock, spend hour-upon-hour on a fabulous beach, and enjoy great shopping, there really is no competition: Praia de Rocha is the place to head. A glittering strip of fun palaces, bars, restaurants, market stalls and good value hotels.

There is really only one reason Praia da Rocha has risen, dramatically, from a small town just 20 years ago: its beach. A series of dog-toothed rocky coves are strung together by some of the softest, most golden sands this side of the Sahara. Huge expanses of the stuff lie flat, clean and sun-warmed, backed by those beguiling coves.

Along the front, there's the requisite family friendly restaurants offering a globe-spanning choice of pizza, pasta, Tex-Mex and Chinese cuisines. La Dolce Vita, along the main Avenida is a dependable choice for good value Italian food. Elsewhere, the Tomรกs Cabreira avenue (the main promenade) is the place to hunt out traditional Portuguese tavernas amid the cheap-and-cheerful buffet lounges, and burger joints.

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Eating Out Lagos' pedestrianised central lattice of streets is home to some of the best restaurants in the Algarve. Eat al fresco and soak up the evening sights, take your time to choose the restaurant that's right for you.

Activities Lagos' history is worth exploring. This is the place where the legendary explorer, Henry the Navigator had his school - and from here he set out on many voyages during Portugal's golden age of exploration. To see just how important this area’s link to the ocean is, climb on board the Boa Esperança, a 15th century ‘caravel’ – one of the ships that fronted the Portuguese crusades, moored in Lagos harbour.

Shopping Shopping in Lagos is a real treat. This is a real, working town, and as such it's worth looking in ironmongers and supermarkets for genuine bargains - especially in Portuguese ceramics and wrought iron ware, tiling and - of course - delicious Portuguese wines. There's a market held on the town's central square (by the Henry the Navigator statue) most weekdays.

Nightlife Lagos attracts a great deal of attention for its thrilling nightlife - and has a number of excellent clubs playing the requisite mix of house and Latin beats to a largely young crowd. There are any number of welcoming street bars, too - some no bigger than a porch, with fairy lights and stools snagging passers-by for a quick drink.

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There are lots of things to do within easy reach of Praia da Rocha. In town, there are mini-golf courses, bowling alleys, and that fort to explore (where you'll find a brief but fascinating museum outlining the town's history). There's an excellent waterpark, Slide and Splash, in Lagoa - just a short distance away and Zoomarine is a great family-friendly park near Albufeira. Golf, of course, is the sport of choice here.

From great 'duty free' bargains, to handbags, delicate silverware, excellent leather goods such as shoes and belts, to the more prosaic souvenirs such as 'joke' beer hats, cheap and cheerful mementoes and beach towels, Praia da Rocha has it all. There are a number of air conditioned malls, too, should you wish to escape the heat (try the Modelho Mall) - and the town's supermarkets are always the best bet to stock up on drinks.

The main street comes alive at night with pubs, music bars, clubs and discos. There is also a casino (Hotel Algarve Casino) for those who enjoy a little flutter, and plenty of Irish bars here too - such as the popular Man of Aran, and Daly's Irish Bar. Papa Jorge, by the marina, is a popular nightclub while the daddy of them all, Katederal, is a huge seafront dance palace.

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With its trim beach squeezed into a cleft in the cliffs, pretty little Carvoeiro is a pocket-sized gem - a prosperous little fishing village which has welcomed tourists with care and attention, without sacrificing any of its charm. Clustered in rows above the intact old town, you'll find neat holiday villages, apartment complexes and hotels while, down in the busy village, you'll find excellent restaurants, bars and shops.

Carvoeiro has a small, but delightful beach, where the village's small fleet of traditional fishing vessels jostle for space among the sunbathers. It's all very alluring. There's also a riding school here, so should you wish to canter in the waves you can! There are other beaches stretching out along the coast from here. Praia Vale de Centianes, about 20 minutes' walk from town.

Clustered around the cove you'll find pleasant tourist-friendly spots serving up freshly made stews, pasta dishes, steaks and salads. A long standing favourite, Happys Restaurant is a Dutch establishment which has been pleasing the crowds for a generation. Elsewhere you can have fabulous steaks at Stone Steak - with the chance to cook your own on a sizzling skillet. For a real taste of Portugal, Restaurant O Tasco on Estrada de Farol is hard to beat.

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A wide expanse of prime Algarve land has been carefully converted into a complete holiday experience, with its tourist complexes brightly dotted around the forests and bays of this stunning coastline. Despite package holidays to Vilamoura becoming extremely popular, this area completely devoted to creating magical family holidays - has lost little of its natural charm.

Fanning out from either side of the town’s handsome marina you’ll see mile upon mile of soft sand, with easy parking and accessibility. If beaches make your holiday, Vilamoura won’t disappoint. With Vilamoura Beach, Praia da Marina, to the east, and Praia da Rocha Baixinha to the west, there are acres of sun loungers, beach bars and watersports operators to choose from. The gently shelving waters make both beaches great for little ones, too.

Even in Roman times this town's blissful location was highly prized - it was an important fish paste producing town! Today, the fish paste has been replaced with a range of traditional, expertly cooked fish dishes, which you can sample at the waterside restaurants. Try Dom Miguel, Avenida da Marina, Edifício Via Marina, for family-friendly service, or try O Colonial’s international and Portuguese cuisines, tucked into a tiny marina side street (Pátio da Marina).

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Activities Silves makes for a great daytrip. This inland town has a huge Moorish castle, and even more traditional Portuguese restaurants and good value shops. It's also a little cooler here than at the coast. Back at the seaside, however, you should spare half a day to explore Algar Seco - a double-decker arch in the cliffs where the upper arch has been transformed into a lovely cliffside walk to a balcony overlooking the waves. The lagoon here is wonderful - and great for those who want to snorkle.

Shopping Shopping options in Carvoeiro are more varied than you might think, given the resort's trim size. Huddled against each other on the town's two main streets which meander their way to the beach are ceramic and pottery shops, beachwear stalls, shoe shops, drinks stores and plenty of souvenir vendors offering pretty much the same variety of colourful trinkets and Portuguese crafts. Look for leatherwear, ceramics and piri-piri sauces. There's a good market on Rua dos Pescadores.

Nightlife Nightlife options in Carvoeiro are pretty limited - and what discos and clubs there are don't ever threaten the dominance that Praia de Rocha has on the Algarve's clubbing scene. You'll find most hotels have regular calendars of entertainment, and lots of opportunities to dance the night away. There is one disco - Bote, on the beachfront. Otherwise, you could try Jailhouse for live gigs and Fado concerts.

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Should you wish, it's just as easy to explore nature reserves, preened and perfect golf courses and quiet towns as it is to dive into the fun centres of the resorts. Within Vilamoura's wide confines, you can enjoy six golf courses, a casino, a sleek modern marina, all manner of shopping malls, a cinema and stylish nightclubs. The sporty can enjoy a full range of facilities from the highly regarded Vilamoura Sports Club.

With its fashionable boutiques, craft shops and beachwear stalls, the Marina is the centre of shopping fun in Vilamoura. Neighbouring Quarteira is the place to shop for hand-made linens and clothes, excellent local pottery (great value gifts) and local markets. Just 20 minutes’ drive away, Faro’s Algarve Shopping is one of the biggest shopping malls in Algarve.

With a nightlife offer a cut above many of its neighbouring resorts, Vilamoura is best suited for those who enjoy dinner, a dance and a cocktail or two by the waterside. Most of the action takes place in the Marina area, where the resort’s sleekest bars and restaurants are located. For a fun evening, check out Rui’s Carvery and Bar, which is a British owned carvery and bar offering great food, and live performances and even a spot of karaoke. Kadoc on Estrada de Vilamoura has space for 5,000 clubbers!

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