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Wales v England Saturday 16 March 2013 – Kick Off 5.00pm

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6 Cardiff ’s most exciting emerging band

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RETRO GAMING

The power of infographics

THE MAN BRACELET

Can the PS4 really beat those classic games

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Get a handle on this season’s best wristwear

Contributors

WEEKEND AWAY

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Sea, play and explore Salcombe

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Ross Clarke - Charlotte Dallin - Katie Harris - Angela Hui Nathan Velayudhan - Jack Palfrey - Ashley Quinlan - Lucinda Reid Margaux Smale - Kurren Tatla - Lucy Trevallion - Jonny Wilkes

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Music

Find out which famous face has won the most Oscars ever

INTERVIEW: KEYS

Tech

OSCARS IN NUMBERS

Health

How to treat yourself this weekend without piling on the pounds

Fashion

What are Wales’ chances for their final 2 games?

Film

CUT YOUR CALORIES

Travel

EYE ON THE BALL

Sport

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FILM

DVD - Skyfall To celebrate 50 years of James Bond, why not add Skyfall to your Bond collection? It features Daniel Craig at his best yet.

Image: Marcos Kontze

FASHION

Wrist jewellery There are various places that sell bracelets, not just Thomas Sabo (p.10). Pandora have a brilliant range, starting at around £50. http://www.pandora.net

MUSIC

HEALTH

Fresh fruit milkshakes

Minus the Bear at Clwb Ifor Bach

2 pints strawberries, frozen or fresh. 2-3 cups milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla essence. Add 2-3 scoops vanilla ice cream for a luxurious shake!

This American indie rock band will be taking to the stage on Wednesday 24 April, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £12.50.

+ Capital Man of the Month

Meet Warren Fauvel, creative director at Culture Group in Cardiff Bay. He speaks to Capital Man about work, life and his love of Cardiff eateries.

Q: What made you want to become a creative director?

A: I did automotive design in university and set up an agency straight out of university.

I left that agency about 18 months ago to join Culture Group – they offered me my current role as creative director.

Q: What steps did you take to get to where you are today?

A: I guess the major one was setting up my own business – that’s a big, life-changing decision. I always knew I wanted to be a designer because I’m creative. And also just getting out there and networking with people – that’s where I met the CEO of my current company.

Q: How do you manage your work-life balance?

A: Better than I used to when I was running my own business. I’ve learnt to work more efficiently and that I don’t necessarily need to be in control of everything. It’s easy to get steamrolled under a career but actually

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work is just one part of your life.

Q: What’s your favourite part of your working life?

A: New projects because new things excite me. When I’ve got something new to work on, that’s my most natural state. The best part is getting new briefs and finding new solutions for clients.

Q: What would be your top tip for building a successful career?

A: I heard this phrase the other day: ‘Design like you’re right and listen like you’re wrong.’ You’ve got to have the arrogance to say, ‘This is what I’m going to make, let’s go for it’, but then when you show it to people, listen to their advice.

Q: If it was your last day on earth in Cardiff, what would you do?

A: Eat. A lot. My favourite restaurant in Cardiff is probably The Potted Pig, but there are so many great places to eat in the centre now. I’d probably go out clubbing, too, and have a few drinks.

Trendy Warren Fauvel may be a Rhondda lad originally, but has fully embraced life in the Welsh capital.

Sport

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he RBS Six Nations roars back into life for the fourth weekend of the tournament.

Three months after a torrid Autumn International series, things are looking up for Wales: they have won two of their last three games (two of them were away wins).

If they clinch their final two games they

could retain the Six Nations title. and would be the first team to win the tournament after losing their opening game since France in 2006.

The Welsh team spirit isreturning after an inspiring performance from the forwards in Rome. A hard won victory against France, in less than ideal conditions, proved this side can win the hard way.

Rob Howley’s tinkering, including the demotion of Captain Sam Warburton,

Words by Jack Palfrey

Scotland are currently level on points with Wales and are looking hot after a great, if somewhat unorthodox, win over an unclinical Irish side. Scotland has individual talent: Stuart Hogg (a potential Lions candidate) at Full Back is a gamechanging player and the giant Richie Gray is always tough to handle. Scottish cover defence from the Half Backs and the Centres is a weakness, something Wingers George North and Alex Cuthbert need to exploit.

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CM Run # 1 Scenic Sunday

has rejuvenated confidence and now the coach’s biggest problem is simply team selection.

Assistant coach Neil Jenkins, who sank English grand slam hopes at Wembley 14 years ago, kicking the winning conversion to beat the English 32-31, has stated that the team are taking one game at a time, with Scotland looming next weekend.

He says, “For us there is no thought or mention of England...our focus right now is on Scotland and about doing a job there.”

Wales to win 18 - 10 1 - Start by exiting the car park and taking a left along Dunleavy Road.

2 - Head over the roundabout and through the gate onto the cycling path which runs perpendicular to the banks of the scenic river Ely. 3 - Follow the path for about 3/4 of a mile along the river’s edge until you reach the main road. Here, double back on yourself, but instead of follow the path to the right.

4 - Continue straight, leaving the river breeze and head onto a sloping grass track which winds its way up the hill.

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The English chariot will roll into Cardiff for the last game of the season, a game all Welsh fans have been anticipating since the fixtures were announced. England, led from the front by consistently strong performances by captain Chris Robshaw, are playing well. and the game in Cardiff will more than likely be the Grand Slam decider. Very few would be brave enough to suggest an outright winner to this one, but what a finale to this year’s Six Nations it is likely to be.

Wales to win 22 - 20 5 - Follow this path to the summit where you will be greeted by one of the best 360° skyline views of central Cardiff (best viewed at sunrise).

6 - Continue back down the opposite side of the hill, following it until you curve you back round onto Dunleavy Road.

ROUTE STATS:

DISTANCE: 2 MILES TERRAIN: CONCRETE/GRASS DIFFICULTY: MODERATE START POINT: STARBUCKS CARPARK, DUNLEAVY ROAD

Stay h e a l t h y this weekend A LESSON IN 80-20 ETIQUETTE Words by Nathan Velayudhan

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he weekend is almost here and after a hard week at work you’re probably already planning an alcohol-fuelled night with your colleagues and friends.

What you probably haven’t planned on is gaining 500 calories more than you need.

The good news is that there is a solution: 80:20.

The average Capital Man needs 2,500 calories per day in order to stay fit and strong, whilst avoiding muscle loss.

Annoyingly, it’s a fickle margin; stray past the 2,500 mark and the fat will easily pile on. However, it’s easy to avoid if you know the right things to eat and drink. The problem with the weekend is that a glass of wine is going to take precedence over a banana smoothie.

THE GOOD

Gin & slimline tonic - 56 calories Vodka & slimline tonic - 58 calories Jack Daniels & Diet Coke - 64 calories Bacardi & Diet Coke - 65 calories

“Alcohol is second to fat in terms of how many calories it provides.”

THE BAD

Guilty Pleasures

Doner Kebab - 2,000 calories (The entire daily allowance for women)

Health

According to dietician Helen Bond, “Alcohol is second to fat in terms of how many calories it provides.” One gram of fat is equal to 9 calories, whereas one gram of alcohol is equivalent to 7 calories. Even worse, most alcohol calories are empty calories, i.e. they have no nutritional value.

So what’s the answer? Bond says that you can still enjoy your night out if you keep in mind the old expression ‘everything in moderation’. She says that at the weekend you should follow an 80% ‘healthy regime’ and a 20% ‘naughty regime.’

It is also easy to cut down on the calories by making some simple switches in what you eat and drink. You could switch a large glass of wine (130 calories) for a gin and slimline tonic (56 calories). Steering clear of foods high in saturated fat and swap a calorific doner kebab (2,000 calories) for a healthier shish kebab (600 calories).

Check out our list for what to avoid and what to enjoy this weekend.

The good the bad & the ugly

(calorie intake) 35ml dark rum and Coke =141 Medium glass of 12% white wine (175ml) =130 Medium glass of 12% red wine (175ml) =119 50ml of 40% Liqueur =170 50ml of 40% Brandy =110 25ml of 40% Whiskey =56 Bottle (275ml) of 5.5% alcopop =171 If you overeat by 500 calories everyday then you will gain a pound of fat in a week.

THE UGLY Red Wine 11% (bottle) - 510 calories Lager 5% (pint) - 224 calories Cider 4.5% (pint) - 233 calories Stout 4.1% (pint) - 210 calories Bitter/ Ale 4.5% (pint) - 222 calories

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The Oscars in numbers

Newsreel

Charlie Chaplin was the recipient of the longest standing ovation at the Oscars. In 1972, after years of exile under McCarthyism. Chaplin received a Lifetime Achievement Award to rapturous applause.

Daniel Day Lewis

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has won the Best Actor Oscar more than any other man.

Film

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The number of awards won by John Ford. a record for a director.

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Walt Disney is the record holder of number of total awards.

Ben Hur, Titanic and The Return of the King all won the most Oscar wins at one ceremony.

Welsh actor and movie icon Richard B u r t o n finally had his own star unveiled on Holly wo o d‘s Walk of Fame.

The pres entation took place on March 1st, St. David’s Day. Other Welsh celebrities dedicated include Ray Milland, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Sir Tom Jones. And where else could it be placed other than next to Elizabeth Taylor.? Their tempestuous relationship is now immortalised on Hollywood’s streets.

Burton was nominated for an Oscar seven times but never won the coveted prize. One of many Oscar snubs.

Discover Welsh heritage through the movies The National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales is planning on delivering Welsh heritage films to a wider range of audiences throughout the country.

Five films from their archive will be grouped together along with contextual material in order to bring heritage to life for people in Wales.

82 Christopher Plummer is currently the oldest living person to have won an Oscar at the age of 82.

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Richard Burton’s star unveiled on St David’s Day

The number of actors nominated for playing the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Raymond Massey played the role in Abe Lincoln in Illinois.

The most Oscars won by a woman, Edith Head, all for costume design.

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The packages will be available in select cinemas, film festivals and to education specialists who want to encourage learning through film.

NSSAW Fact File • • • • •

Preserves, promotes and celebrates film in Wales.

Huge collection of film, sound and recordings.

Established in 2001.

Located in the National Library of Wales.

Home of Y Drwm – a 100 seat auditorium.

up and coming band

Keys

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he 2000s have brought about a great Fleetwood Mac-esque folk-rock revival, with many of the hippest bands including Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Best Coast, Sharon Von Etten, Mumford and Sons and even winners of the BBC’s Sound of 2013 list, Haim, blending the iconic sound into their music.

Fleetwood Mac’s influence on Keys has been twofold: “Peter Green’s beautiful guitar playing, and the template to keep going,” lead vocalist Matthew Evans reveals. “Fleetwood and Mcvie were the only original members by the time it got to Rumours and even though their sound had massively evolved there was still Green’s DNA running through it.”

Originally from Cardiff, Keys have been described as contemporary psych-rockers and since entering the music scene have won the admiration of the industry and public alike, garnering praise from Radio 1’s Huw Stephens, BBC 6, Radio 2 and Metro.

Despite being from the Welsh capital, Keys feel they have been largely ignored by Welsh media. But being the passionate musicians that they are, they are stalwarts of the Welsh live circuit, including the celebrated Sŵn festival, and after their performance in 2010

Music

With Fleetwood Mac playing in Cardiff this month, Capital Man met up with a local band who are heavily influenced by these folk-rock legends

Words by Margaux Smale

were named one of the Top 5 bands you should have seen.

The band is open to a variety of influences and wouldn’t put themselves in any particular genre. “I don’t even know what genre we are. We like lots of music and we don’t look at it in those terms,” Evans shares.

He reveals the band has been going for quite a while in various guises, but the current line-up, which according to Evans is “the best it’s ever been”, has been going for about a year. Some of the band members still have to work on the side to bring in some extra cash, but being the band’s songwriter Evans doesn’t have to – although he does choose to teach from time to time to keep his brain active.

The band has recorded an album Ringing in the Changes which is currently being mixed and should be released later this summer. They also have a good line-up of Welsh gigs over the next few months, including Bangor, Cardiff and Swansea.

Keys’ next Cardiff performance is at 2pm on 31 March in Gwdihw. Tickets are currently on sale from £6.

Visit www.thekeysmusic.co.uk/gigs-tours

Q&A Django Django Q: Where did your name come from?

A: To be honest, we had a MySpace page that we needed a name for. I had a rave record called Son of Django and we wanted a double name like Liquid Liquid or Duran Duran. Never gave it a second thought – I just typed in Django Django and that was it.

Q: Are you happier in the studio or playing live?

A: Me personally in the studio, cause that’s where I get to have fun creating. I’ll spend all day in the studio, mucking around with sounds. Live’s also great, but you know what you’re doing. You do it night after night, it doesn’t get your creative juices flowing.

Q: You have such a broad, diverse sound.

Who are your influences?

A: We all appreciate what each other brings to the table and the crossovers would probably be 60s psychedelia, but personally I’m more into house, hip hop and dance.

Vinny’s more into his 60s stuff, beat and garage.

Q: Where do you see yourself this time next year?

A: We feel like we’ve been working on this album for a lot longer than a year because it took us so long to get our act together.

Django Django is out now.

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Every capital man should know...

How to get that MESSAGE across Free infographic tools: If you could communicate your message 60,000 times faster than you currently do, would you invest a little extra time and energy? Margaux Smale finds out.

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Piktochart

Right: An infographic created using the free online tool Easel.ly

Tech

It’s good: The free version gives you six decent themes, a fair amount of customisation and the ability to download in print or web quality.

But: Using the free version does mean you’ll be saddled with a small Piktochart watermark - although for a small monthly fee, you can get rid of this plus have access to over 100 professional themes.

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Not only are infographics fun to use, but they are also a great tool for encouraging engagement and translating complex information into a visual easy-to-understand format - great for presentations and reports. Visuals are processed 60,000 times faster by the brain than text. This infographic was created using the free online tool Easel.ly.

It’s good:

+ Create maps, flow-charts, and comparison/relationship graphing + The best selection of icons (eg. people, maps, etc.) and backgrounds + Great for visual storytelling + User interface really easy to use + Upload your own images + 15 great themes

But:

- Can only download a web quality version as JPG - The tool is still in beta (but seems to work well) - No control over the length or size of the infographic - User interface can be quite slow at times

Infogr.am

It’s good: With 31 different options for creating your own customised charts and graphs, you won’t get bored. And it allows you to add your own images, video, maps and interactivity.

But: There is no way to download it - it can only be published to the infogr.am website.

There is also very little customisation within the different themes - and no undo button!

Every Capital Man should own...

The Original Playstation Words by Jack Palfrey

With PlayStation 4’s impending release, Capital Man asks: is modern technology actually harming the gaming experience? games, then there is another way. Let us return to a simpler time.

The PlayStation 1 went on sale in Europe in 1995 and was a revolution in the world of video gaming, becoming the first video game console to ship over 100 million units.

But what was really groundbreaking were the hundreds of games available. Often simply structured yet beautifully designed, with hundreds of titles that were massively addictive, innovative, challenging and adventurous with no concept of sharing or unlockable extras in sight, you played these games because they were fun. And that was it. That was enough.

Who for example could forget Metal Gear Solid? With its heavy, movie style, cut scenes, a gritty and complex back story. Or the fantastically simple Crash Bandicoot which to call a cult classic would be an understatement, despite now appearing a

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little dated and boxy in terms of graphics, the game still has the content and enjoyment to rival any modern day platformer, what it lacks in terms of HD 720p retina screen graphics it more than makes up for in fun.

With current prices as low as five pounds for the console, controllers for as low as three pounds and games for 99p this is a wise move financially, and whilst PlayStations aren’t as much of a collectible as classic Nintendo consoles, for the opportunity to relive the games that made you fall in love with video games in the first place, that is a minuscule price to pay.

So don’t IM your friends to join your online party, go out and buy a few beers, invite them round, start up Tekken 3 and make a night of it, you won’t regret it.

Tech

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n a high-profile event in New York last Wednesday Sony, announced its newest console, the PlayStation 4, will be launched later this year.

The new system is a technological marvel, with Sony showing off some cinema quality CGI graphics of upcoming PS4 releases which is an impressive step up from previous consoles.

And whilst this is all well and good, there are some additions to the new console which almost comically accentuate the needs of the modern day gamer.

For example, loading screens have been iradicated, because the 21st century man’s time is too valuable to wait an additional 30 seconds before playing his game.

Controller additions are also catered to irritating modern day trends, with Sony adding an actual “share button” (because people need to share) and a superfluous touch screen which currently serves no real function except that it fills Sony’s belief that people love touch screens.

So, if you want all this and have between £200 and £400 lying around (no final price has yet been decided but it will no doubt be the most expensive console to date) then by all means go for it. You will not be disappointed. But for those of you who simply enjoy the simple act of playing video

Head down to Super Tomato, experts in retro gaming, at 17, Salisbury Road, Cathays.

COMBAT

Jack Palfrey revisits his favourite Playstation games from his childhood. Back when he was a Capital Boy. Tomb Raider (1996) Street Fighter (1996)

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The Man Bracelet

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Why Jewellery for men is on trend today

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Lil Wayne has admitted that he has no problem wearing women’s pants; he most recently wore a pair of leopard print leggings at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Russell Brand has been nothing short of flagrant with his ostentatious donning of heeled boots and skin-tight jeans. Johnny Depp is partial to nail polish and Lenny Kravitz sports luxurious scarves. The point is that us males are no longer defined by gender-restrictive clothing; it’s okay to wear necklaces, groom ourselves, and enjoy a good head message as much as any woman.

So what’s next in this trend of effeminate clothing? Some clues: this particular item comes in all forms and all sizes - friendship, festival, fashion accessory, sentimental souvenir, cause-supporting (livestrong).

Cue the man bracelet. They’ve come into fashion recently in various guises - bangles, rope, leather and straps. Bracelets have evolved.

According to Nathan Roberts, manager of Thomas Sabo in Cardiff, “The beaded bracelet is becoming increasingly popular among men.” The acceptance of the beaded bracelet comes as a result of the effortlessness required in wearing one. As Roberts highlights, women are increasingly prepared to sacrifice comfort for cosmetic beauty, whereas men are more concerned with ease and comfort. Enter the beaded bracelet which is perfectly equipped to fit the needs of the man - they are elasticated, easy to wear, slip on and slip off.

So what do Thomas Sabo offer in the field of beaded bracelets? The £69 bracelet (pictured right) is crafted from obsidian.

And for those not in the know, obsidian is basically volcanic rock. How cool is that?

Just think about it. Fire, brimstone and molten lava coursing through the deepest veins of the earth, churned and beaten for thousands of years until it is explosively spat out in colossal eruptions. And yet its

journey is still not finished.

For obsidian to form, the lava has to cool under the right temperature and conditions. It has to cool very rapidly to allow the striking blend of green and black to sine through. And now it’s on our wrists.

Roberts suggests that the increasing popularity of the beaded bracelet is also due to men’s attempt to jump on board the “Shamballa craze.” That is a form of beaded bracelet first created by French jeweller Mads Kornerup. The typical Shamballa bracelet is formed by small, round stones, tied together by rope, creating an extremely feminine look. Star rapper Jay-Z was the first of reputable note to custom order a Shamballa bracelet.

Make sure you don’t fall behind on the trend this season: thomassabo.com

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Straw Panama Hat £12 TOPMAN

Grey Tweed Flat Cap £12 TOPMAN

Agora Vintage Pittsburgh Pirates Snapback Har £40 TOPMAN

Stay in Salcombe this spring | CM Stay

The Capital Man’s guide to Salcombe | www.jomec.co.uk/capitalman

Travel

The South Sands Hotel is a boutique hotel located right on South Sands beach, which provides great views of Salcombe estuary.

During mid-season, rooms including breakfast cost between £180 per night for a standard double and £375 for a beach suite.

Decorated in a New England style, the hotel oozes a fresh and laid-back vibe.

The beach is right on your doorstep for sunbathing or having a paddle in the sea.

Words by Charlotte Dallin

Eat Lunch

The Ferry Inn has a prime location right by the water so that you can eat your lunch al fresco and watch all the action in the estuary. Capital man recommends the pint of prawns or crab sandwich with fries.

Dinner

The Winking Prawn is the restaurant and café located on North Sands, South Sand’s neighbouring beach. It serves a delicious dinner menu including lots of fresh fish dishes.

Drinks

The Island Street Bar and Grill is fast becoming the trendiest and liveliest spot in Salcombe for a beer or a cocktail. There is often live music and the bar’s décor has a nautical spin on rockabilly.

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Go

Everything in Salcombe is within walking distance but the well loved and the picturesque South Sands Ferry is a great way to get into Salcombe’s town centre.

The sea tractor will collect you from South Sands beach and transport you to the ferry, which will then take you a short distance down the estuary to Whitestrand Pontoon in the centre of the town.

On your doorstep

travel

Top 3 Shops 1. Take a visit to the first, original Jack

Wills store to witness where the navy and pink craze started.

2. Amelia’s Attic is owned and run by

Cheska Hull’s mum from Made in Chelsea.

Her shop is filled with a range of clothes, jewellery and gifts, so it is the perfect stop if you still need to buy your mum a Mother’s Day present. Amelia told Capital Man that she thinks Salcombe is an “outstanding natural beauty” so it is no wonder she chose Salcombe as the destination to open her one-off boutique.

3. The Salcombe Trading Co. has

everything you could need for your kitchen, including modern gadgets and seaside themed kitchenware so you can take a feel of Salcombe back to the city.

Top five beaches in Europe 1. Rabbit Beach

Lampedusa, Italy

2. Playa de las Catedrales Ribadeo, Spain

3. Rhossili Bay

Swansea, United Kingdom

4. Playa de ses Illetes Formentera, Spain

5. Woolacombe Beach

Woolacombe, United Kingdom

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t might be lacking in terms of sun, but Rhossili beach, only an hour’s drive from the centre of Cardiff, must be doing something right, having recently been named the third best beach in the Europe.

Rhossili Bay, which previously held its claim to fame as the site of the world record skinny dipping attempts in 2011, beat the likes of Playa de ses Illetes in Formentera, Spain, and Elafonissi Beach in Crete, to finish at number 3 on the survey of worldwide tourists by the travel reveiw website TripAdvisor.

The beach is a three-mile (4km) stretch of white sand within an area designated as the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. And what better way to enjoy such a fantastic view than with a pint of awardwinning ale at the Worms Head Hotel? Sat in the luxury of a cliff-top beer garden, you can enjoy panoramic sights while tucking into some local Welsh cusine.

This family-run hotel is the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city get away from it all. Clear your head by talking a walk around the surrounding cliffs and inhaling the fresh sea air. Look out for adventurous paragliders who take to the skies on weekends. For the more active types, you could make the most of the big, powerful waves by hiring a surfboard or getting lessons from Surf GSD, the only 4-star British surfing school in Wales.

So when long work hours lead to longing thoughts of far-flung shores, and boredom has you browsing through flights to exotic locations, perhaps your perfect fantasy of white sands and blue waters is much closer than you think.

Source: tripadvisor.co.uk

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