Breeze Summer 2015

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Welcome to the Summer issue of Breeze.

Firstly, we’re excited to welcome VLM Airlines back to Southampton Airport, with a new route to Antwerp and connections on to Hamburg too. This opens up exciting opportunities for our business and leisure passengers alike.

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Airport News

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Travel destination guide

This issue you can find out more about sparkling Antwerp, take a wine tour around Bordeaux, see our recommendations for the best gastronomic breaks and read about beautiful Belfast.

10 Special Feature The VIP Treatment

There’s even a chance to win a pair of return flights to our new Belgian destination.

12 Deals & Special Offers

Happy travels,

11 Destination flight map

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Destination Antwerp

18 Business Focus

Dave Lees, Managing Director, Southampton Airport

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Destination Foodie’s Delight

25 What's on at our destinations 26 Cruising News

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NEW DAILY SERVICE TO ANTWERP AND HAMBURG Southampton Airport and Belgian operator VLM Airlines have launched daily scheduled flights each weekday between Southampton, Antwerp and Hamburg.

Flights between Southampton and Hamburg will be linked via a stopover in Antwerp. The Belgian city is home to the second largest port in Europe and is known as a ‘petrochemical hub’, with several multinational companies investing more into their sites there. The city also appeals to tourists, with its reputation as the diamond capital of the world. Travellers can also benefit from the city’s excellent public transportation systems and can journey to the centre of Brussels in less than an hour.

Hamburg, the second largest city in Germany, is another of Europe’s busiest international ports, with a 2014 throughput of 145.7 million tonnes. Appealing to both business and leisure travellers, Hamburg is a major industrial and media centre, with local employers including Airbus, Blohm + Voss and Der Spiegel.

Dave Lees, Managing Director of Southampton Airport, said: “We are delighted to welcome VLM and the new route to Antwerp and Hamburg. We’re continuously working to expand the airport’s route network to give our loyal passengers a great choice of destinations, and Antwerp and Hamburg make perfect additions to our programme.

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TIME TO REFUEL This will link three major ports in Northern Europe and will be attractive to the marine and energy industry in this region, as well as leisure passengers.”

Arthur White, CEO of VLM Airlines, added: “The addition of the new SouthamptonAntwerp-Hamburg route is in response to demand from the local communities. All three destinations are respected international seaport cities as well as popular tourist

hotspots so we’re very confident the route will prove successful. Southampton becomes the fourth international port city to be served by VLM, alongside Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp.”

Read more about Antwerp in our article on page 14-15. For more information about Antwerp and Hamburg and to book flights, please visit www.southamptonairport.com/ destinations

Southampton Airport and Flybe recently hosted ‘Time to Refuel’, a Hampshire Chamber event at the airport.

The group were welcomed by Jan Halliday, Director of Marketing & Communications, who also accepted a Hampshire Chamber Patron Certificate on behalf of the airport. A business update was given by Paul Willoughby, Flybe’s Regional General Manager UK (South), including the growth at

Southampton and new routes to Milan and Corsica. With 32 routes, Southampton Airport is Flybe’s 3rd largest UK base.

Tim Dix, Flybe’s Onboard Sales and Compliance Superintendent talked about the changing menus of inflight catering and how they choose what to put on the aircraft.

Guests were allowed to sample a whole range of goodies from tapas snack boxes to healthy muesli bars.

SPECIAL SUMMER LORIENT FLIGHTS

A special series of flights in summer 2015 are being introduced on selected dates from Southampton Airport to Lorient in Brittany, France by

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Eastern Airways. This will open up Brittany’s dramatic south west coastline and Lorient – Brittany’s fourth largest city and bustling sea port.

Eastern Airways is Europe’s leading providing of fixed wing air services for the oil and gas industry and has recently been awarded the European Regional Airline of the Year gold award 2014/15 by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA).

Jan Halliday, Southampton Airport’s director of marketing & communications, said: “Our new summer service to Lorient perfectly complements our portfolio of fantastic destinations in regional France.

The flights will operate on selected dates and it’s one of the quickest ways to get to this totally unspoilt part of the Morbihan region. The airport is just 8km from the city centre,

making it a great base from which to explore the coast.”

Lead-in fares start from £86 one way, including taxes and charges. All departing Eastern Airways passengers benefit from a Fast track security channel at Southampton to avoid any queues at security search. Customers are offered complimentary drinks and snacks on board the aircraft and there is no charge for check-in, baggage or choice of seat.

The flights are set to run on Friday 10 July, Monday 13 July, Friday 7 August, Monday 10 August, Friday 14 August and Monday 17 August 2015.

For more information visit www.southamptonairport.com/ destinations

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LEGO PLANE CREATED AT SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT

A Flybe plane was brought to life in LEGO® bricks at Southampton Airport. Bright Bricks, the UK-based professional LEGO building company, in collaboration with Hampshire Cultural Trust’s Milestoness Living History Museum and Southampton Airport, used over 15,000 bricks to build a model of Flybe’s iconic Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 aircraft in the airport’s passenger terminal. The airplane model was built at 1:20 scale, measuring approximately 1.8m long, with a wingspan of 1.4m.

Ed Diment, from Bright Bricks, said: “The LEGO build of the Flybe Dash 8 Q400 went really well and generated a lot of interest from travellers and airport visitors alike. Southampton Airport’s terminal building was an unusual location to carry out such a build but it worked well and everyone was very pleased with the finished result.

You could say that the time flew by.”

December 2014: er) Luke Mosley (Airport Duty Manager) Luke received nominations for a number of occasions where he demonstrated exceptional levels of customer service. The first was when Luke showed compassion to a lone female passenger who’d g had a difficult experience, including cancellations, resulting in a 12 hour journey. Luke also oversaw the management of a mixed team of Luke Mosle y with Dave airport colleagues during a period Lees of heavy congestion on the airport approach road. Luke also assisted d an iinjury, j a family, of which one of the passengers h had as th they arrived at Southampton Airport in January 2014. Luke liaised with them throughout the year and met them as they were travelling through the airport in December.

January 2015: Lucy Pratt (Flybe) Lucy has been praised for going above and beyond the call of duty on New Year’s Eve when a flight, meant to be departing from Malaga, had technical difficulties. On a new aircraft, the flight was diverted to Bournemouth in the early hours of the morning. Lucy insisted on coming into Southampton Airport’s terminal Dave to assist with passengers that needed Lucy Pratt with Lees hotel accommodation, transport and re-booking services. Nominators have described Lucy as ‘a rock’ and ‘another fine example of the Team Southampton spirit’ and ‘a credit, beyond words, to Flybe’ – staying right up until 4:30am when the last passengers were happy and on their way home.

February 2015: Disruption Response Team On 29th January, the airport’s p p Disruption Response Team was activated to support disruption dis to the flying programme programm and additional repatriation of passengers from a stranded stran cruise ship (in the Canary Cana Islands). The team gave Disruptio up their time out of hours hou Team wit n Response and assisted around 300 30 h Dave Le es pa additional passengers larg amountss of with large lugga providing valuable luggage, assis assistance to the duty teams. The at e n team have been praised by the Airport Duty o ny Ma Manager and by the senior management Has ahampton e at Fred Olsen Cruises. The team included: Sout t gone th u? r o A Anthony Cleightonhills, Nichola Airpomile for y ise S Shaw, Hazel Screech, Michael Glen, extra like to recoegmnber ’d m Tom Watmough, Sam Porteous, Dan l u a If yo ception ase Townsend, Charlotte Scullard, Louise an ex f staff, pleform at / o our ort.com te Neville, Jim Maunders (Swissport), Gay le comp ptonairp Roberts (Swissport) and Sarah Caplen am ack south feedb (Swissport).

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ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK AT SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT A group of local Mayors visited Southampton Airport, by invitation of His Worship the Mayor of Eastleigh Cllr Tony Noyce, to look at the role the airport plays in the region. The event also marked the start of English Tourism Week – a week showcasing the quality, vibrancy and value that the tourism industry brings to our nation.

Mayors and Chairmen from across Hampshire met with airport officials to learn about the importance of the airport to their boroughs and the region, including business

opportunities, inbound tourism and the growing cruise market. The delegation visiting from Hampshire County Council and local authorities in the New Forest, Winchester, Basingstoke & Deane, Hart, Test Valley, Rushmoor, Havant, Fareham, Gosport and Portsmouth – also experienced a behind-thescenes tour of the airfield.

Southampton Airport also teamed up with local Hampshire attractions by placing an exhibition stand in the terminal during English Tourism Week. Passengers learnt more about

local gems such as Exbury Gardens, Dinosaur Isle, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Winchester Cathedral, Gunwharf Quays, Victorious Festival, Osborne House, Marwell Zoo and Chewton Glen.

His Worship the Mayor of Eastleigh Cllr Tony Noyce said: “Thank you to Southampton Airport for making us so welcome during our visit. This was a great opportunity to learn more about how this important regional airport, located in Eastleigh borough, is making a significant contribution to the local economy.”

SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT LAUNCHES SUMMER SOLSTICE SPRINT Southampton Airport has launched a brand new charity run; the Summer Solstice Sprint.

Set to take place on the airport’s runway at 6am on Sunday 21st June 2015, the run is 5km in length. Approximately 500 people are expected to join in the fun, taking advantage of the unique opportunity to run along a real runway at daybreak on the longest day of the year.

The Summer Solstice Sprint will raise funds for Sophie’s Appeal – a local Southampton charity which provides support to children, their parents or carers, nursing and support staff who find themselves suddenly faced with the reality of childhood cancer. The charity’s patron and ex-Southampton Football Club player, James Beattie, officially launched the event at the airport.

James Beattie said: “What a fantastic

opportunity for people to help a charity so close to my heart. I know Sophie would have loved to have taken part in such a unique event, especially with her dad, on Father’s Day.” Kevin Montgomery, Airport Fire Service Station Manager and organiser of the event added: “It’s an early start but what better way to welcome dawn than on the day of the Summer Solstice? The airport will be open as normal for flights from 07:30am, so runners can be back home in time for breakfast.”

Mike Barringer, Chairperson and Trustee of Sophie’s Appeal – and Airside Operations Duty Officer at Southampton Airport, said “We are so grateful to Southampton Airport for giving us and our supporters an opportunity that very few people will ever experience, the chance to run on the runway at Southampton Airport. We have enjoyed

fantastic support from Southampton Airport and its staff over the last ten years and the money raised from this event will make a huge difference to the lives of many local children battling or recovering from life threatening illnesses.”

At the end of the run, prizes will be awarded for the fastest runner in male, female and junior (12-16yrs) categories, to the person who raised the most money and to the best dressed team. Participants are encouraged to run in fancy dress.

It’s just £15 to take part in this fundraising event*.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION GUIDE

TRAVEL DESTINATION GUIDE

Malaga, Spain

DESTINATIONS

Bienvenida to Malaga, the wonderful Andalusian city on Spain’s Costa del Sol. Hugging the Med with its mild winters and long hot summers, breeze through the terminal at Southampton Airport and fly into Malaga in two hours and 40 minutes. Fly and access the Costa’s main sunshine resorts of Marbella, Torremolinos and Fuengirola or settle in and rest a while in Malaga - there’s much to explore in this city’s vibrant heart. From Picasso to the Romans, fortresses to cathedrals and Paradors to palaces, stop off and spend time exploring the old historic centre.

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Hamburg Hamburg, Germany

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Wilkommen to Hamburg, our perfect weekend escape with just a short connection through Antwerp. Breeze through the terminal and fly over to one of Europe’s biggest harbour cities. Berlin might be slightly bigger, but head to Hamburg and you’ll get to discover laidback life on the Elbe, gorgeous neighbourhoods, a hearty welcome and a relaxed, city vibe. Given Hamburg’s location on the River Elbe and historical significance from the Second World War, you could spend all your time here discovering its watery depths, but Hamburg is a city of many sides.

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Dublin, Ireland

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Corsica Fáilte to Dublin, the amazing Irish capital city that’s just an hour away from Southampton Airport. Breeze through the terminal for short breaks, long weekends or as a stop-off en route to longer adventures on the Emerald Isle. Head for the craic, the culture, the pop-up art scene and the food. From master brewers to musical geniuses, literary legends to artists and sporting heroes, Dublin has a wild and illustrious past of famous sons and daughters. If you’re new to this city of stories kick off your view with a sightseeing bus tour. www.southamptonairport.com/dublin

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AIRPORT SPECIAL FEATURE

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We don’t believe you should have to pay to receive a decent amount of Wi-Fi time, that’s why we give you 4 hours absolutely free at Southampton Airport. So bring your tablet or laptop in your hand-luggage (just remember to get it out for the nice people at security) and keep yourself entertained in the departure lounge.

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DESTINATION ANTWERP

Glimmering in the north of Belgium, lively Antwerp is a hidden gem of authentic charm.

Catherine Collins finds out more

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his beautiful, fashionable and stylish city is at the heart of the diamond trade, and its medieval streets, Renaissance monuments and vibrant nightlife ensure that visitors feel both inspired and intrigued by Belgium’s second largest town and best kept secret.

Antwerp is a city of green spaces and elegant buildings, dominated by tramways and cycling lanes. Wander through the narrow alleys and expansive squares of the old Flemish town and experience the bustle of life at the Grote Markt [Marketplace] – considered to be one of the most beautiful

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palaces in Belgium and home to the truly impressive Gothic masterpiece, the Cathedral of Our Lady. Built in 1351 and 169 years in the making, the cathedral towers over the city from a heavenward reaching height of 400ft and is extremely well preserved with many religious masterpieces adorning the walls, including authentic treasures such as the triptych of the Descent from the Cross by 17th century Dutch master, Rubens – the town’s most famous artist.

Rubens is buried at the church of St Jakobs, and more of his art can be admired there, at

the Museum of Fine Arts and at Rubenshuis, the painter’s own house.

In the centre of the square is the statue of Brabo, which tells the story of the mythical legend that gave the city its name. It is said that Antwerp was terrorized by a giant called Druon Antigoon, who made all the passing ships pay a toll until young Brabo killed the giant, chopped off his hand and threw it into the Scheldt River. Today the hand is a quirky symbol of the history of Antwerp, found on the coat of arms, sculptures and souvenirs, and moulded into sugar cookies and chocolates.

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DESTINATION ANTWERP

Antwerp boasts the second biggest port in Europe and it is hard to imagine the city without the River Scheldt giving it its international outlook. Stroll along the quays in the city centre to explore the café-filled cobbled lanes, sit under the lights of the promenade and gaze across the water, watching the sunset reflecting on the ripples. Allow the allure of the silhouetted skyline to transport you back to the age of romance and the Victorian images of ladies and gentlemen disembarking from cruise liners in years gone by, which has never left the Port of Antwerp.

On a riverside knoll lies Het Steen [The Stone] – a medieval fortress built after the Viking incursions in the early Middle Ages as the first stone fortress 16 SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT SUMMER 2015

of Antwerp and the city’s oldest building. For centuries Het Steen was used as a prison, but now the building is home to a learning centre for children and is open several days a week to the public.

Next to the grandeur of one of the world’s most beautiful art deco train stations is a green oasis where splendid animal statues and striking big-cat mosaics welcome visitors to internationally renowned Antwerp Zoo – home to more than 5000 animals and 950 different species, with a programme to help save animals that are endangered, such as bonobo apes and okapi. The Zoo is one of the oldest in the world and the beautiful buildings and garden have been as monuments and when it was built in 1843 it was just outside of the city’s

walls, but Antwerp has grown so much it is now in the centre.

No visit to Antwerp would be complete without admiring its diamonds and many great jewellers source their diamonds in the city, including Cartier and Van Cleef. At the Diamond Museum of the Province of Antwerp, discover the story of the long and glittering

relationship with diamonds which has earned the city much of its economic prosperity. A visit to the museum will tell you all you have ever wanted to know about these shimmering little stones, and allows you to follow each stage of the process of their transformation into a beautiful jewel with a trail of images, light and sound effects.

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BUSINESS LEADERS WELCOME A NEW ROUTE The Breeze Priority Lounge has now been moved to a larger location. Choose to relax in the comfortable tub chairs or station yourself with your laptop overlooking the runway on the high Free Wi-Fi

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Southampton Airport and Belgian operator VLM Airlines have launched daily scheduled flights each weekday between Southampton, Antwerp and Hamburg. The new daily route from Southampton Airport to Antwerp is welcomed by local business leaders.

Commenting Stewart Dunn, Chief Executive of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, said “The new route will act as a key access to European markets for business providing valuable connections to Antwerp, Hamburg and the Port of Rotterdam, with links to key sectors of the marine and petrochemical industries.”

Sally Thompson, CEO of Business South, said: “This new route to Antwerp is great news for our region. Research we carried out established a number of key employers in the composites field are already regularly travelling to Antwerp on business so this new service will add convenience for them.

Business South is proud to have been able use its business connections to support the sterling work Southampton Airport has done to secure this new route.”

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Breeze Priority Parking* gives you the advantage of ground floor, under cover parking, with wider bays that are situated as close to the terminal as possible for ease and convenience. Priority Parking can be pre-booked online or purchased on the day. Simply turn up and follow the signs to the Priority Parking area.

By pre-booking, passengers can make considerable savings on parking prices as well as gaining automatic access to the car park.

Breeze through the Priority security lane to save time. Passengers can now opt to upgrade their airport experience by purchasing priority access to the security search area**.

After checking-in for your flight, you can now choose to enjoy fasttrack access to the security search area through a dedicated entrance, ensuring security screening is completed more swiftly and saving precious time.

Book at southamptonairport.com *Priority Parking costs £33 per 24 hour period (less if pre-booked in advance), or part thereof, which is just £5 more than the standard car parking prices. It also offers complimentary access for up to two people to the Breeze Priority Security service (when pre-booked). **This product can be purchased online for £3.50 per person or for £4 per person if purchased within the terminal. Prices correct at the time of going to print and are subject to change.

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DESTINATION FOODIE’S DELIGHT

FOODIE’S DELIGHT

Milan Cathedral - Duomo di Milano

Hungry for a foodie break for this year’s holiday? We have selected local treasures and mouth-watering trips to suit your foodie taste. Tara Russell finds out more

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DESTINATION FOODIE’S DELIGHT

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rom eating wild boar stew in the rugged mountains of Corsica to taking a gastronomic tour of the globe in Italy’s trendiest city, there are lots of fabulous places to visit for the foodies.

Milan Milan is without a doubt Italy’s trendiest city which attracts both fashionistas and foodies from across the world.

But this year gourmands would be crazy to miss Milan when it hosts Expo Milano 2015 on a subject close to any Italian’s heart – food.

The 20 million expected visitors will be able to take a gastronomic tour of the globe when more than 140 countries will discuss food and specifically issues surrounding sustainable agriculture and global nutrition. From May to October, the 1.1 million sq metre fairgrounds will be laid out like a classical Roman city with avenues, a canal and a huge artificial lake surrounded by pavilions. Explore the ‘future food district’, watch cooking demos, taste each nation’s best dishes, learn about food and gastronomic traditions across the world, wander through a plaza full of street musicians and dance performers or indulge in winetastings.

While in the city, don’t miss Milanese favourite cotoletta, buttery veal wrapped in breadcrumbs.

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Corsica It’s a magical island with a turquoise coastline, isolated sandy coves, craggy cliffs, thick forests and majestic mountains.

But though affectionately called The Mountains in the Sea and Island of Beauty, Corsica’s quality wines and great food make the island ideal for a gourmet break.

Situated off the south coast of France, south-west coast of Italy and north of Sardinia and just a two-hour flight from Southampton Airport, the Corsican cuisine is as varied as the island is in its contrasting scenery.

Relying heavily on seasonal produce, the locals take their food and wine seriously so restaurants tend to be high quality. It’s the herbs – thyme, marjoram, basil, fennel and rosemary of the maquis – the dense scrub covering lowland that lends the island’s cuisine its distinctive flavours. Game, mainly stews of wild boar but also roast woodcock, partridge and wood pigeon are considered something of a speciality in the mountainous regions while freshly caught seafood like red mullet, bream and crayfish is eaten along the coast. Chestnuts are a Corsican staple not to miss as are cured meats and savoury cheeses which are served on most menus. A welcome accompaniment to Corsica’s delicious cuisine is a glass of one of the excellent wines that

Above: Corsica Greek Orthodox Church at Cargese. Top right: Kathedrale La Seu Palma de Mallorca. Right: Ferragudo harbour, Algarve

are produced locally from the abundant vineyards, which sell a lot of their production direct to the public and often welcome visitors without an appointment making winetasting a must for any foodie itinerary on the island.

Algarve Think Algarve and probably sun-drenched, historical villages and red-cliffed coastline will come to mind.

But this region of Portugal is the perfect foodie destination for those after lovingly prepared local dishes. At the top end of the scale the region is dotted with impressively plush and Michelin-starred restaurants such as Ocean at the luxurious Vila Vita and the only double-starred Michelin

eatery in Portugal at the beautiful Vila Joya hotel close to Praia do Gale. However for those who like to dine with the locals, very few places beat southern Portugal for the most memorable traditional regional dishes served fresh, simple and delicious.

Highlights include simply grilled fresh seafood and the local speciality of fiery chicken piri-piri which single-handedly put the Algarve firmly on the culinary map.

Mallorca Sandy beaches, striking mountains, glorious sunshine and now a real foodie destination, the Balearic island of Mallorca really is one of

the world’s most appetising countries.

There is a new wave of culinary culture on the island with chefs reviving traditional local dishes and proudly showcasing locally sourced ingredients like fish and shellfish, lamb and pork, fruits and vegetables, nuts, oils and wines.

Gastronomic experiences range from an authentic paella on the beach to rustic roasts in farmhouse restaurants inland and Michelin-standard cuisine in the smarter resorts.

Meanwhile Slow Food and the organic movement are rescuing local varieties and livestock breeds from the verge of extinction.

The island is swamped with places to eat from cafes and tapas bars to old style cellers (old converted wine cellars specialising in traditional cuisine). Cellers, the best of which are found in market towns like Inca and Sineu, are great places to go to try Mallorcan classics such as llom amb col, pork wrapped in cabbage or frit mallorqui, fried offal.

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Jersey Food Festival May 21-25 2015 Jersey Following the roaring success of the past, Jersey Food Festival is back in 2015 and its set to be bigger and better than ever. This food festiva l aims to showcase the unique blend of British and French cuisine found in Jersey thanks to its location. Jersey has a grown not flown mantra about its cooking, and this festival is all about celebrating all the culinary treats the island has to offer. You’re in for an action-packed week, with ale trails and brewery tours for the thirsty, low water rambling for the curious and wild food foraging for the brave! Festiva l attendees will also be introduced to wine tasting, live entertainment, and cookery demonstrations showcasing the splendid food of Jersey. Whilst visitors will no doubt be kept busy by the abundance of activities availab le, the main star of the food festiva l is the seafood. As a small island, seafoo d is a common dish of the land and after centuries of munching the stuff, islanders have created some delicious recipes! Jersey is also home to four Michelin starred restaurants, making it a powerhouse of culinar y experience. As festival attendees, you’ll have the special privilege of meeting the people responsible for making Jersey a foodie’s paradise.

Elbjazz Festival May 29 and 30 2015 Hamburg Around 50 concerts in the port of Hamburg, extraordinary locations, such as an old freight ship or a ship yard, huge docks and barge rides from stage to stage. Karsten Jahnke , concert promoter in Hamburg, describes the idea of the ELBJAZZ founders Tina Heine and Nina Sauer in an interview with Kulur-Port.de as a “marvelous mixture of greenn ess, professionalism, and passion”.Firs t initiated in 2010 and realised at the last weekend of May since then, the festival conquers new spheres of all styles of Jazz - sometimes classic, sometimes bulky, sometimes dancea ble and lively, sometimes surprising or touching, sometimes groovy. The entire concept of unusual locations at the port of Hamburg is equally unique, brilliant, and maybe megalo maniac - but it hits the right nerve of the audience, obviously.The two day event attracts a wide range of people and this year single day tickets will also be available for those who just want a small taste of this Jazz extrav aganza.

Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular July 10-12 2015 Merrion Square, Dublin Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular is the highlight of the Irish summ er!

One of Ireland biggest and best-lo ved free festival brings international street performers, a live music stage, the ever-popular Kid’s Court (where kids can get their parents back by pieing them in the face and supersoaking them!), food village, childre n’s workshops, a petting zoo and much more to Dublin - right at the heart of the summer. celebrating the 10th year, some of the festival’s favourite performers along with the very best new acts from around the globe have been invited back. World record sword swallowers, back-flipping break dancers, Freddie Mercury adorin g jugglers and strong women join the international line-up of street perfor mers.

Copa Del Rey Sailing Regatta Augus t 1-8 2015 Palma, Mallorca The prestigious Copa del Rey (King’ s Cup) is now a major date on the international yachting calendar and competing teams include America’s Cup participants.

King Juan Carlos I of Spain is a former competitor and won the trophy twice in the nineties while skippe ring Jose Cusi’s Rogue. The King now regularly attends as a spectator with an entourage of Spanish royalty, as well as a number of local worthies including the Mayor of Palma and the President of the Balearic Islands.

The Real Club Náutico de Palma (Royal Nautical Club) has been hosting the event since its birth in 1982 and has proved itself to be one of the Medite rranean’s premier yacht clubs.

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CRUISING NEWS

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T WAS “Strictly” a day that will never be forgotten when the Queen visited Southampton to name the world’s newest cruise ship.

Bottles of bubbly fizzed, a blizzard of multi-coloured confetti filled the air, the sun shone and the stars of favourite television programme Strictly Come Dancing tripped the light fantastic during an exclusive royal command performance for the christening of P&O Cruises’ Britannia.

Making sure that the dancers were putting their best foot forward was Strictly judge and former prima ballerina Darcy Bussell together with show presenter Tess Daly.

At one point top dancers Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite emerged from the audience and ripped off their dress and suit to dramatically reveal glamorous dancing clothes to lead a large group of young dancers through an energetic routine on the dockside.

The Queen, wearing a peach coloured dress, coat and hat, together with the Duke of Edinburgh, was seen tapping her feet when the massed bands of the Irish Guards and the Royal Marines marched on to the quayside in front of hundreds of specially invited guests.

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After being greeted by Captain Paul Brown, master of the giant, 141,000-ton Britannia, the Queen was invited to officially name the ship by saying the famous words: “I name this ship Britannia...” and then sending a giant bottle of British sparkling wine, equivalent to 20 normal-sized ones, crashing against the ship’s enormous hull.

The bottle smashed to smithereens, spraying wine across the vessel’s name, as spectators, including many showbusiness celebrities and sporting personalities, together with five famous television chefs and wine experts, roared their approval and Captain Brown called for “three cheers” for the Queen.

When the bottle smashed against the side of Britannia, P&O Cruises continued its theme of all things British by using sparkling wine from the Wiston Estate Winery in West Sussex.

After the ceremony the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were escorted on board Britannia, where the royal couple met officers and members of the crew as they were given a brief conducted tour of the ship, the biggest vessel ever built solely for British passengers.

One of the most unexpected hits of the

ceremony, hosted by comedian and actor Rob Brydon, was a rousing performance by the bagpipers and musicians of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, who brought spectators to their feet with their version of Queen’s We Will Rock You. Britannia is the second ship in the current Southampton-based fleet of P&O Cruises vessels to be named by the Queen, as back in April 1995 she officially christened Oriana, which many believe heralded the development of Britain’s modern cruise industry, which has its centre in the port.

David Dingle, chairman of P&O Cruises, told the audience that the naming of Britannia was one of the company’s proudest moments in its 178-year history.

He said: “Today’s Britain has emerged as a place of style and sophistication, optimism and excitement and Britannia has been envisaged to capture that spirit.

“We embarked on this journey four years ago and with my team it has been a proud honour to see Britannia through from concept to reality.

“We have created a truly incredible ship, which could only have been borne out of insight, passion and the remarkable cruising heritage of P&O Cruises.”

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BELFAST

Belfast is a city of quarters – Cathedral Quarter, Titanic Quarter, Gaeltacht Quarter and Queen’s Quarter – each one waiting to words by Catherine Collins be discovered. t’s modern, cosmopolitan, atmospheric and always up for the craic. This buzzing city is becoming increasingly popular for city breaks and at less than 1 hour 25 minutes flight time from Southampton – it’s not hard to see why.

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bustling with locals and tourists alike, exploring the many food and craft stalls laden with everything from antiques to artisan cheese. It’s the perfect place to hang out and people watch or relax with a coffee and a newspaper while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live.

Experience Titanic Trace the Titanic story to its source and relive the excitement and pride felt by those who designed and built her in the Titanic Quarter. Visit what was once the largest dry dock in the world and the place where the ship was built, alongside its sister liner, Olympic, before taking in the world’s largest Titanic visitor attraction – Titanic Belfast. As you journey through the galleries of this state-of-the-art interactive exhibition, you will uncover the true story of the Titanic, from her conception, construction and launch, to her famous tragic maiden voyage and place in history.

Belfast City Hall Belfast gained city status in 1888 and Belfast City Hall, the stunning Edwardian civic building in the centre of the city, was built during the early part of the 20th century to reflect this.

Look out for the City Hall illuminations as they light up the building in a variety of colours and combinations, showing off the building’s beautiful architectural features, take a tour around the beautiful interior and learn about its history, or walk in the Titanic Memorial Garden. The grounds feature a number of monuments and memorials.

Mooch around St George’s Market For an authentic taste of Belfast life, make your way to the Victorian St George’s Market Ireland’s oldest covered market and one of the centre pieces of life in the city. At weekends it is 28 SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT SUMMER 2015

Above: Belfast City Hall, picture courtesy of Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau. Below: Titanic Museum. picture courtesy of Tourism Ireland. Bottom: Clonard Monastery picture courtesy of Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau

Giant’s Causeway With a landscape of dramatic cliffs and views across the North Atlantic Ocean to Scotland, the Giant’s Causeway is Ireland’s only World Heritage Site. According to legend, the 37,000 basalt columns are the remains of a causeway built by a giant. For centuries the

Giant’s Causeway has inspired artists, stirred scientific debate and captured the imagination of all who see it.

Walk across the old fisherman’s bridge, climb the Shepherd’s Steps and hike along the cliff-top trail to get a bird’s eye view of the beautiful causeway coast and one of the great natural wonders of the world.

The Troubles One of the best ways to see the famous wall art, peace walls, political murals and security gates that remain from Belfast’s contentious past is to sign up for a taxi tour. Knowledgeable drivers supply an informative history lesson, which reflects on both the city’s intrinsic traditions and tells the story of the Troubles, that quaintly named period of history from the late 1960s to the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, when political conflict was at its height.

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DESTINATION BORDEAUX

It’s a stunningly beautiful city, described by none other than her majesty the Queen as “the very essence of elegance”, and it might be the only place in the world where wine really does flow like water. James Johnson finds out more

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o what does Bordeaux have to offer the curious traveller?

Well, for a start it’s classified as a “City of Art and History” and contains more than 360 historic monuments, second

only to Paris.

Even thinking of the name brings to mind strolls along old-fashioned but beautiful streets, magnificent old churches, and stunning water scenery.

It’s on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and it’s has one of the largest squares in Europe, a 200-year-old neoclassical theatre, and beautiful churches and cathedrals.

But all that can wait - what about the wine?

The city’s name itself is synonymous with wine of all varieties. Recipes and tricks of the trade have been handed down for generations, to the delight of connoisseurs.

There are currently more than 7,300 chateaux in the region, producing more than 10,000 different wines of every vintage.

It brings in an astonishing amount of money, with more than two billion euros made each year.

It is estimated that a mind-boggling 450 million bottles are made each year - all in all, 1.5 per cent of the entire world’s wine.

Frankly, the choice can be almost overwhelming but tourists and natives can seek information and instruction from guides.

A massive variety of tours are available taking in a number of stunning locations including Saint-Emilion, Médoc, and even wine cruises.

Others offer the chance to wander round Margaux and discover great Cabernets and Merlots.

The length and destination of these trips can be customised to your choice, so whether you just want to dip into a half-day excursion or immerse yourself for three days or more, all options are open.

For example, 33Tour offer a four-day and three-night trip to vineyards in Margaux, Pauillac, St Emilion, Pornerol and Sauternes, or a ‘vintage’ trip lasting two days and including transport in a private minivan.

Meanwhile BD Tours gives the chance of touring vineyards by car, on foot, or for those really daring travellers, horseback.

The firm promises views of beautiful landscapes and an increased knowledge of the different varieties and tastes of wine.

If you’ve ever fancied playing winemaker for the day then French Wine Adventures is worth a look.

And for those who are keen on getting some good exercise as well as enjoying fine wines, Bordo Vino Tours offer wine and bike tours around the region.

But what to do when you’ve had your fill of delicious, intoxicating reds and whites? You’ll be pleased to know there is a great deal of choice.

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The enormous Place des Quinconces, which contains two 21-metre columns and a number of sculptures, was laid out in 1820 to prevent rebellion against the city.

In the past the city has gathered a reputation of having seen better days.

It has since been dragged into the modern world with the installation of trams, restoration of acres of riverbank, and improvements to fading buildings.

And finally, there can be few sights in Europe more stunning than the reflective pool of the Place de la Bourse, designed in the 18th century by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel.

The easiest way to get to the city is by plane, and Flybe have weekly direct flights from Southampton Airport to Bordeaux and Bergerac between May and September.

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OUT & ABOUT FESTIVALS

OUT&ABOUT FESTIVALS

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TICK a pin in a map of Hampshire and the chances are that you won’t be far off finding one of the many food and drink festivals which take place across the region during the summer months. Food festivals are outpourings of flavours, smells and colours to tempt the taste buds of even the most serious foodie, with a myriad of different stalls, activities and live music thrown in to entertain. So whether you want to sup your way through the real ales on offer whilst basking in the Great British sunshine or indulge your palate with an array of artisan cheeses from all over the world there really is something for everyone.

Beerfest UK brings the Oktoberfest theme to Southampton Guildhall on May 16th and 17th, 2015 through their German Beer Festival, with fine real German ales from across the breadth of Germany, the sounds and stirring of time-honoured oomph music with traditional drinking songs and dances and traditional German foods, from sizzling char-grilled bratwurst sausages to mouth watering pretzels. The Beer Festival blends demand for entertainment with the flavours of continental sophistication to bring a relaxing event in the spirit of the fest. Traditional music DJs and magicians make sure you are entertained throughout the evening. Tickets are £12 in advance and £15 on the door. www.beerfestuk.com/southampton

Above: Alresford Watercress Festival.

Left: The Cheese and Chilli Festival.

Alresford Watercress Festival takes place on Sunday May 17, 2015, and this nationally acclaimed annual festival draws food lovers from far and wide to celebrate the superb, locally-grown, delicious and versatile watercress crop. The entire centre of New Alresford becomes a huge street festival, with many traders creating a large food market showcasing the very best local produce and award-winning and well known local chefs share their passion for watercress during cookery demonstrations.

Music and dance are central to the festival, so find

time to enjoy performances by the bands, Morris dancers and local school children, who accompany the Watercress King and Queen and distribute the first of the season’s watercress harvest to festivalgoers. If you’re interested in arts, crafts, jewellery and clothing, items for house and garden, you’ll find them and much more in the large festival market, alongside circus skills workshops, face painting and a petting farm for children. Entrance is free but there may be a charge for some activities. www.watercressfestival.org

The Cheese and Chilli Festival will bring an amazing array of tastes, colours and experiences to Basingstoke town on June 27th and 28th, 2015 come rain or shine - with a selection of cheese and chillies from around the world. If that isn’t enough, there will be a fantastic beer festival all weekend from Ringwood Brewery, with a huge selection of award-winning real ales available as well as cider, wine and lager – so don’t worry about not being able to cool your palate down. To complement the party, many local acts will perform live music on the dedicated stage area and a variety of free activities are scheduled to take place throughout the weekend, including chilli, cheese, ale and wine tasting, a craft fair, face painting, magic shows, vintage car display and Punch & Judy. Tickets are £4 in advance, £5 on the day and children under 14 years are free. www. cheeseandchillifestival.comCelebrating its 15th anniversary this year and originally established as a weekend event, the Hampshire Food Festival has grown into a month-long, countywide programme of events celebrating the best of local food and farming, from July 1 to August 2, 2015. The festival showcases the abundance of Hampshire’s food and drink through farm, vineyard and brewery tours, tastings, pop-ups, ‘Hampshire on a Plate’ menus, chef demonstrations, workshops, fairs and shows.

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Common People n May 23 - 24 2015, Southampton Commo y Common People is a glorious two-da Launching for the first time this year, dance cross-section of rock, indie, pop and metropolitan festival, featuring a set It’s n. on Southampton’s lush green commo performers, which will take place e acts of colourful experiences, with headlin to be a welcoming affair, packed full Grace Jones. such as Fatboy Slim, De La Soul and commonpeople.net Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival Wight May 29 - 31 2015, Yarmouth, Isle of es the r, the Old Gaffers Festival embrac Set in Yarmouth’s picturesque harbou race rigged vessels, some of which will gaff colourful spectacle of the visiting Royal the from race is also a Sunday morning in The Solent on Saturday. There will be a huge there shore On Race.

Jubilee ’s Solent Yacht Club with the Queen vehicles, entertainment, live music, classic range of attractions including, street and market and lots more. lifeboat demonstrations, craft fair yarmouth-harbour.co.uk England vs. New Zealand mpton June 14 2015, Ageas Bowl, Southa n off with an exciting prospect betwee Cricket’s International calendar kicks and Martin ive batsmen Brendan McCullum England and New Zealand. Explos live to visitors in a match which has a lot Guptill are likely to be on show for r met at the Ageas Bowl in 2013, a numbe up to - the last time two the two sides an enthralling contest, during broken were records ing of international cricket on top. which saw New Zealand come out ageasbowl.com

Jane Austen Regency Week June 20 - 28 2015, Hampshire place in and the Regency period will take A festival of events celebrating Jane home and the nearby village of Chawton, and around the market town of Alton eight years of her last the spent she where m, to the Jane Austen’s House Museu of line-up ic year’s festival boasts a fantast life and produced six novels. This ng, sion Read-a-thon, Regency Evenso activities and events including a Persua Jane’s of who just can’t get enough music, a writing workshop for those to Jane home once s, garden and House on characters and tea & tours at Chawt Austen’s brother. janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk Lymington Italian Piazza July 5 2015, High Street, Lymington make arrive at Lymington Harbour and 40 Ferrari cars and their owners will The event by convoy in spectacular fashion. their way to Lymington High Street way their make they before , at 10:00am begins at the Lymington Yacht Haven will then at 12 midday. These fantastic cars into the High Street by police escort and music with ne be a fun day for everyo park up from until 4:00pm. It will fantastic and an Italian Market offering some entertainment for the whole family missed. be to not day A foods. ntal contine lymington.org/whatson Let’s Rock n July 11 2015, Southampton Commo fabulous lineto Southampton Common with a Let’s Rock Southampton! returns of of the 80s, and an action packed day best very the you bring to up of artists ly Festival Friend Family this at ne everyo for 80s madness - there is plenty to do tons with n en can enjoy the Let’s Rock! Plaype aimed at the whole family. Childr Adults can workshops, face painting and crafts. of free activities, including circus re, enclosu ultimate 80s makeover in the VIP visit the on-site 80s stylists for the coffee shop and which includes a premium food outlet, 80s cocktails, plus of full bar serving quality brands and Fo r W loos - essential at any ha t 's course the all important VIP luxury On a t o festival. d es t i u r na letsrocksouthampton.com to press. Please check details Information is correct at time of goingtravel arrangements. with event organisers before making

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It has something for everyone, from families to foodies, and last year’s event won Gold as Tourism Event of the Year at the Beautiful South Awards.

Events running in this year’s Festival include a Taste of Hampshire day at Sparsholt College, a special summer lunch with fizz and music at Chewton Glen, Teddy Bears Picnics at Gilbert White’s House and chefs’ demonstrations in the Local Food and Farming area of the New Forest Show. Ticket prices vary. www.hampshirefare.co.uk/whats-on/hampshire-food-festival Southampton welcomes a taste of Thailand on July 4th and 5th at Hoglands Park, with a colourful exhibition of food, music and people. Organised by the Southampton Thai Festival Group, there are plenty of attractions to keep the whole family entertained, including traditional Thai dancing, massage, boxing, cuisine and crafts, cookery demonstrations and Tuk Tuk vehicles.

Entrance is £2 per person.

The Southsea Food Festival takes place in the town centre on July 18th and 19th and brings together the most vibrant collection of culinary traders and street market food stalls in Hampshire. The urban family-orientated event is a vibrant culinary destination showcasing the diverse food culture of the region aand supporting the local food economy, with around 100 stalls trading per d day – providing a fun, family day out for visitors with an eclectic offering of ccuisines at its heart. www.southsea.co.uk

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