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WELCOME

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elcome to Breeze, the magazine from Southampton Airport – the Top UK Airport, no less!

You can read more about our latest award on page 5. We’re delighted that Wanderlust readers voted for us as the best airport in the UK. It’s a great credit to the brilliant team that we have working at Southampton Airport, who have a real focus on customer service. Thanks also to all of our passengers who took the time to vote.

This month we’re taking a tour of Spain and her islands – preparing you for the summer holiday season, with in-depth features on Malaga, Alicante and Majorca. We’ve also taken a look at the romantic destination of Verona in our ‘reasons to visit’ article.

New for this issue, we’re delving into the world of holiday fashion. And fi nally we’ve got £100 M&S vouchers up for grabs in this month’s competition. See page 42 for details.

With best wishes,

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Dave Lees, Managing Director, Southampton Airport

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8 Special Feature Here to Help

10 Travel destination guide

11 Destination fl ight timetable Airline/tour operator details

12 Deals & Special Offers

18 Business Focus

25 What's on at our destinations

26 Cruising News

37 Out & About Food & Drink38 What’s on across Hampshire

40 Summer Fashion

42 Competition Win £100 of M&S vouchers

Destination Malaga14

Destination Alicante21

Destination Majorca31

Destination Reasons to go to...Verona28

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AIRPORT NEWS

AIRPORTNEWS

NEW SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT WEBSITE

SOUTHAMPTON Airport led a brand new initiative to the Channel Islands, to promote tourism in Hampshire and to position the airport as a gateway to London using the excellent rail links available. Visiting both Jersey and Guernsey, the successful event even had a special appearance from Peppa Pig, of Peppa Pig World.

Paultons Park (home of Peppa Pig World), Beaulieu, SeaCity Museum, Southampton Art Gallery, Tudor House & Gardens, The Ageas Bowl, South West Trains and Business South all joined the team from Southampton Airport to promote tourism and business opportunities in the region. Blue Islands, Flybe, Jersey Airport and Guernsey Airport were also part of the roadshow, promoting the increasing number of fl ights available into Southampton from the Channel Islands.

With a journey time of just 40 minutes, accessibility to the region from the islands is quick and easy.

Dave Lees, Managing Director of Southampton Airport said “With more fl ight seats available between Jersey and Guernsey and Southampton Airport in 2014, it was the ideal time to highlight the great opportunities that this region has to offer visitors from the Channel Islands and the excellent transport links to London. This market continues to expand for us – in 2013 we saw a 6% growth on the previous year, with 323,134 passengers travelling between Southampton Airport and the Channel Islands.” Find out more about the link between the Channel Islands and London at www.southamptonairport.com/London-Link

SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT AND HAMPSHIRE ATTRACTIONS HEAD TO THE CHANNEL ISLANDS

WE are excited to announce that the brand new Southampton Airport website is now live – take a look around!

Not only has the site had a stunning visual makeover, customer service has been made a priority with an improved ‘Contact Us’ section, live Twitter feeds and super-simple navigation.

Our destination pages have also had an overhaul with in-depth destination guides, a new interactive map and inspirational photographs throughout the site. Our blog is now located within the website and it’s even easier to book priority services, parking and fl ights. www.southamptonairport.com


AIRPORT NEWS

For the latest news, offers and travel deals from Southampton Airport:

@SOU_Airport facebook.com/SOU.airport youtube.com/SOUAirport southamptonairport.com/blog

KEEP IN THE LOOP

BE THE fi rst to hear airport news, share your views and enter our competitions with fantastic prizes – ‘like’ us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, sign up to our newsletter, bookmark our YouTube page and keep an eye on our blog. See top of page for details.

SOUTHAMPTON Airport has been awarded the title of ‘Top UK Airport’ in the 2014 Wanderlust Readers’ Travel Awards. Southampton Airport topped the chart of UK airports with an impressive satisfaction rating of 87.5%. Final positions were based on an average score for the entry, converted to a percentage – meaning that the award was based on all-important satisfaction levels rather than the number of votes. Phoebe Smith, Wanderlust’s Editor

said: “With the discerning UK traveller increasingly preferring a more bijou airport

experience, it’s no wonder that Wanderlust readers have voted

Southampton as the Top UK Airport. With its good public transport links, great facilities and fl ights to 33 destinations from Aberdeen to Verona, it’s a worthy winner.”

More information about the awards can be found at:

www.wanderlusttravelawards.co.uk

SHE SAID “YES”SOUTHAMPTON Airport’s passengers were witness to a very special occasion on Valentines weekend when Manuel Bluel proposed to his girlfriend Francine Kingma using the information screens and an announcement over the tannoy. Manuel travels frequently through Southampton Airport and in December 2010 his fl ight to Frankfurt was cancelled due to snow. He was talking to a girl who was waiting at the gate for the same fl ight – Francine. They then queued together at the check-in desk to get new tickets for the next day. Francine lives in Bournemouth and wasn’t sure if her train would make it in time the next day, so Manuel offered for her to use his spare room in Fawley.

Flights over the next few days were disrupted again, so several days later they fl ew to Hannover together and drove to Frankfurt by car. That was the start of their relationship so Manuel wanted to propose at Southampton Airport – where it all started! Of course, Francine said “yes”.

SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT VOTED TOP UK AIRPORT


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TV personality Carol Vorderman made a fl ying visit to Southampton Airport in her Diamond DA40 as part of her campaign to fl y around the world in 2015. The former Countdown presenter and ‘Loose Woman’ started training to become a pilot last year and plans to be the ninth woman in history to fl y solo around the world. She visited Southampton to meet GPS fi rm, Garmin, to discuss plane navigation systems. In June 1937, one of Carol’s heroes, Amelia Earhart began her attempt to be the fi rst person ever to fl y around the world. Sadly a

month later she was reported missing after a failed attempt to fi nd and land on Howland Island in the middle of the Pacifi c Ocean. Carol Vorderman is planning to fl y Amelia Earhart’s planned route – a staggering 29,000 miles. Carol said: “We had a really warm welcome from everyone at Southampton Airport when we fl ew in with our small aircraft. The airport was really handy for our meeting about 10 minutes away by taxi…. a great day out.”

CAROL VORDERMAN VISITS SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT

MORE FLIGHTS TO CLERMONT-FERRAND

FLYBE’S BRAND NEW PURPLE WORLDTHE new Flybe has landed! The airline has unveiled a brand new look in celebration of their reinvigorated product offering.

As part of the revamp, Flybe has launched a world-fi rst 60:60 guarantee, promising customers that if a fl ight arrives more than 60 minutes’ late at its destination due to a delay within Flybe’s control, they will qualify for a £60 voucher towards their next fl ight as long as they book within 60 days. There is also a new-look website, and their ticket options have been re-named – ‘Just Fly’ replaces ‘Essentials’; ‘Get More’ is the previous ‘New Economy’ and ‘All In’ is the former ‘Plus’ ticket choice.

Improved on-board experiences feature the introduction of stylish purple crew uniforms and purple mood lighting, as well as daily on-

board prize winners, a little gift when you arrive at your destination and an on-time musical celebration.

Paul Simmons, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Offi cer, says: “As an airline we are dedicated to continuously looking at ways to improve as a business. Our brand refresh is a signifi cant step forward for us as we move to become the UK’s local airline of choice with a focus on time-saving and punctual travel for regional customers. Purple is not just our new brand colour – it refl ects our passion for delivering on our commitment to being the Fastest Way from A to Flybe.”

For more information about our airlines visit

www.southamptonairport.com/airlines.

FLYBE has boosted its summer schedule by adding another two fl ights a week to Clermont-Ferrand from Southampton Airport, meaning that you now have more choice during the peak summer months. The service will run on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Situated conveniently between Lyon and Limoges, Clermont-Ferrand makes for a perfect two-centre French holiday destination. It is regarded not only as the gateway to the Massif Central, with its majestic, volcanic mountain chain but also as the gastronomic capital of central France, being home to numerous Michelin-starred restaurants.

Comments Paul Simmons, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Offi cer, “The additional fl ights have been scheduled to satisfy public demand and they give leisure travellers an even greater choice of convenient affordable fl ights from Southampton and we look forward to welcoming many new passengers on board.”

Read more about this stunning

destination at www.southamptonairport.com/Clermont-Ferrand


AIRPORT SPECIAL FEATURE


HERE TO HELPIF you’re a regular customer of Southampton Airport, it’s likely you’ve spotted our friendly team of Airport Ambassadors around the terminal. They’re the ones in the smart navy suits and lime green shirts – always sporting a smile (even at 6 o’clock in the morning!).

Our Ambassadors are here to help. Whether you need information, assistance or advice, they’re all on hand to meet your needs. It may be helping you to prepare for going through security, answering your questions about fl ights or providing fi rst aid assistance. Got a question about the local area or your onward journey? Our Ambas-sadors can assist with the help of their trusty iPads! You’ll also see them in our Priority Lounge ensuring that you have everything you need and carrying out passenger surveys which allow us to fi nd out about your journey.

On hand from 6am to 11pm,

they’re friendly, approachable and virtually unfl appable – no query is too bizarre.

l How to contact them: Look out for the team around the terminal or make your way to our Help Point and give them a call – they’re never too far away.

I really enjoy the role as it is very varied and no two days are ever the same – it allows me to use my people and communication skills and

my passion for helping people. I am always surprised by the diversity of passengers and enjoy meeting such interesting characters…. Every passenger has their own story to tell and it’s good to see people begin to relax as you chat to them when sometimes they arrive fl ustered or just unsure of the procedures. We are lucky that Southampton Airport is small enough for us to offer this service to our passengers and help them with the ‘Breeze Through’ experience. They often comment on how friendly the staff at the airport are and it’s good to be part of an integrated team, both airport staff and business partners who really care about the passengers. The small, friendly environment really helps them to be comfortable and feel at ease.

Lyn Cole, Airport Ambassador

Shop & Collect

If you’d like to do some shopping before your

fl ight but don’t want to carry the extra bags, why

not use our free Shop & Collect service? Shop &

Collect is a free service, available when you are

fl ying to the EU (including fl ights within the UK).

Our friendly Airport Ambassadors will store your

goods securely whilst you are away. Upon your re-

turn to the airport, they will be ready and waiting

for you at a convenient collection point, before you

have claimed your luggage and cleared customs.

l To use the service, simply tell the assistant at our

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AIRPORT AMBASSADORS



06:00 Ready to start the day – lime green shirt and name badge on, radio and iPad in hand.06:30 Busy morning helping departing passen-gers prepare for security and managing the queues at check in and security07:00 Visit the Priority Lounge to ensure it’s well topped up with food and beverages. Carry out a visual sweep of the airport for any lights not working or faults.07:30 Top up see-through security bags08:00 Start daily customer surveys in departure lounge08:30 Morning briefi ng to discuss any special events for the day.09:30 Assisting passengers whose luggage has not arrived.11:00 Attend a fi rst aid call12:15 Meet arriving passengers with their Shop and Collect purchases13:30 Conduct a terminal safety inspection looking for any potential hazards14:00 Meet large international fl ights from sunny destinations such as Alicante and Palma14:30 Handover to next Ambassador on shift14:45 Assist a relative who has come to meet pas-sengers who have not arrived. Provide them with the latest fl ight information15:00 Collect Shop and Collect items from World Duty Free

15:30 Assist a passenger visiting the airport to see if their passport is still valid after going through the washing machine… Check with immigration – they scanned and it is fi ne.16:00 Meet passengers off arriving fl ight with their Shop and Collect purchases16:10 Assist a passenger who left their phone on their arriving fl ight17:00 Meet a school group on the concourse to answer a few questions (they take a self-guided tour).18:00 Assist the security team with tray loading dur-ing busy periods20:00 Meet another passenger with their Shop and Collect purchases22:30 Greet last fl ight and confi rm all passengers have their bags. Assist with onward travel.22:45 Ensure the terminal is ready for the next day23:00 Finish the day, leaving any important infor-mation for the next morning’s Ambassador.

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ACCESS BY ROADThe airport is situated just outside Southampton city centre, on the interchange of the M3 and M27. Passengers should exit at junction 5 of the M27. The airport is also easily reached via the A34 from Oxford and Newbury. The motorways leading to the airport clearly indicate the route to be taken. Pick-up and drop-off for FREE in the short stay car park.

TICKETLESS PAYMENTAutomatic car park number plate recognition is available at Southampton Airport. Simply enter your car details on-line and cameras at the car park barriers will recognise the registration number from information entered on-line. www.southamptonairport.com

SHORT STAY CAR PARKThe multi-storey short term car park is conveniently located next to the airport terminal building, just a short walk to check-in.

LONG STAY CAR PARKThe long term car park is located a few minutes from the terminal. Follow the signs past the multi-storey short stay car park. Free shuttle buses operate on a continuous service to take you directly to the airport terminal.

CONTACT DETAILS APCOA Parking 023 8062 7259

ACCESS BY RAILSouthampton Airport Parkway Train Station is just a 60 second walk from the terminal building, making it one of the closest plane-to-train links of any European airport. The station is served by South West Trains and Crosscountry Trains. Frequent services to many destinations including London, Basingstoke, Reading, Winchester, Bournemouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Oxford and Fareham.

CONTACT DETAILSSouth West Trains 0845 6000 650 southwesttrains.co.ukCrossCountry Trains 0844 811 0124 crosscountrytrains.co.ukNational Rail 08457 484950 nationalrail.co.uk

ACCESS BY BUSTwo operators (Unilink and Velvet) serve Southampton Airport to Southampton City Centre. The National Express terminal is located in the centre of Southampton on Harbour Parade.

Unilink route U1C/A operates from every 10 minutes during the week and every 15 minutes at weekends and public holidays. It stops outside the terminal.Velvet Bus A operates daily services from Eastleigh to Botley (and return) via Southampton Airport Parkway Station. The bus stops at Wide Lane next to the station.

CONTACT DETAILSUnilink 023 8059 5974 unilink.soton.ac.ukVelvet 023 8061 2288 velvetbus.infoNational Express 0870 580 8080 nationalexpress.com

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during holiday periods. Please check with the relevant airline or tour operator.

See who fl ies where: southamptonairport.com/fl ight-information/timetable

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IT’S the holiday destination that will give Brits some guaranteed sunshine.

Every year Malaga soaks up an average of 1,901 hours of sunshine and on average, rain only falls on 70 days a year.

It has one of the warmest winters in Europe and the summer season lasts eight months, from April to November.

But there is so much more to the southern Spanish province than sun, sea and beaches.

Nestled in front of mountains and less than a three-hour trip from Southampton Airport, the capital of the province, also called Málaga, is the fi fth most populated city in Spain with more than 560,000 inhabitants.

And it is not just people that are drawn

to the city. It is also a stopping point for hundreds of migratory species and the Natural Park Montes de Málaga is home to more than 230 plant species and more than 160 types of vertebrates.

At about 2,800-years-old, it is one of the oldest cities in the world and has been nominated as a candidate for the 2016 European Capital of Culture. The historic centre of the city includes archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras.

History enthusiasts are drawn to the 11th century Arabic fortress Palace of Alcazaba adjacent to the ruins of a Roman theatre dating to the 1st century BC.

The city also boasts the 14th century,

which housed troops to protect the Alcazaba, giving visitors spectacular views across the city.

Tourists are also drawn to see the birthplaces of Pablo Picasso, Hebrew poet and Jewish philosopher Solomon Ibn Gabirol and actor Antonio Banderas, who were all born in Málaga.

But for some downtime, there are 16 beaches including lively urban beaches of La Malagueta, Pedregalejo or San Andrés to bays including Baños del Carmen or Peñón del Cuervo.

For those who want to go further afi eld, Gibraltar is just an hour and a half’s drive away.

The British overseas territory boasts a network of Second World War tunnels

Above: View of the Alhambra. Hill. Right: A Barbary macaque which live on the Rock of Gilbraltar

Rebecca Pearson fi nds out that there is so much more to the well-known Spanish

resort than just sun and sea

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excavated between 1939 and 1944 by the Royal Engineers and Canadian Engineers which were opened to the public in 2005.

The country is home to the Barbary macaques which have lived on the Rock of Gibraltar for centuries and tourists who take a boat out to sea will also get to see fl ying fi sh and dolphins.

But for travellers who would rather see the city from above, cable cars run from the Alameda Gardens to the top of the Rock.

Another destination just a short drive from Málaga airport is Grenada, home to The Alhambra, the most visited monument of Spain.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site was built as a small fortress in 899 but was renovated in the mid 11th century by the Moorish king Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Kingdom of Granada and then converted

into a royal palace in 1333 by Yusuf I Sultan of Granada.

And on the outskirts of Grenada is the 16th century Monasterio de San Jerónimo, with stained glass windows and where the nuns still sing vespers.

Visitors can also see the tomb of Gonzalo de Córdoba, known as El Gran Capitán and the Catholic Monarchs’ military man who was put to rest in the building and buy almond cookies baked by the nuns.

And south of Grenada is Motril, a coastal village featuring Arab-Spanish design, the baroque style city hall and the sanctuary of the Virgin of Cabeza, the patron saint of the village, erected over the former residence of the mother of King Boabdil. It also has an important fi shing port and beaches including La Joya, Poniente and Carchuna.

Above: The Puente Nuevo bridge in Ronda. Top left: San Juan Festival. Middle left: Downtown Malaga with its bull ring. Below left: A church in RondaAM


DESTINATION MALAGA

TRAVEL INFORMATIONRead more about this destination

or visit your local travel agent

southamptonairport.com/destinationsbook your fl ight at southamptonairport.com/airlines

Holidaymakers may want to plan their trip around Málaga’s key events to soak up even more of the culture.

The city’s nine-day summer festival Feria de Málaga starts with a 30 minute light and fi rework display to classical music on August 9 to celebrate the merging of Malaga to the Castilian Crown.

On July 16, boats are decorated

and there is a fi reworks display to celebrate Virgen del Carmen, the patron of the sea and protector of seamen and the Eve of San Juan celebrations for the longest day of the year with fi rework displays and live music on the beaches take place on June 23.

With so much to do in southern Spain, it’s no wonder sun seekers are fl ocking to Málaga.

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MEETING FACILITIESAT SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT

n Flexible space for up to 30 peoplen Free Wi-Fin Smart board with projectorn Spider phonen TV/DVDn Flip chart and pensn External telephone linen Catering available n Free parking opposite the terminal

For further information or to book: email [email protected] or call 02380 627187

If you’re looking to organise a meeting, need some time on your own to work on an important business deadline or want to conduct a training course, the Spitfi re meeting room can cater for all your needs.

Breeze Priority Parking* gives you

the advantage of ground fl oor, 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.

*Priority Parking costs £32 per 24 hour period (less if pre-booked in advance), or part thereof, which is only £5 more than the standard car parking prices. It also offers complimentary access for up to two people to our Breeze Priority Security Service. Please note that prices for Priority Parking are for full 24 hour periods. **This product can be purchased online for £3.50 per person, or for £4 if purchased within the terminal. Prices correct at time of print.

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 fl ight, you can now choose to enjoy fast-track access to the security search area through a dedicated entrance, ensuring security screening is completed more swiftly and saving precious time.

PRIORITY UPGRADE SERVICES

Book at southamptonairport.com/priority

Pre-book via www.southamptonairport.com/priority. Access the lounge for £15 including free Breeze Priority Security. Upgrade to Breeze Priority Parking as well for just £5 more per 24 hours.

Book on the day by visiting the World Duty Free till and purchase your ticket for £15 or purchasing via the ticket machine next to the check-in desks.

Airport Angel card holders should follow signs to the Priority Lounge (upstairs in departures) and follow the instructions on the door using the phone provided to gain access. Airport Angel is an established programme offering members access to more than 530 + lounges worldwide. www.airportangel.co.uk

Priority Pass holders should sign in at World Duty Free where you will be given a code to access the lounge. Priority Pass is the world’s largest independent airport VIP lounge programme. Members can gain access to over 600 airport VIP lounges in over 100 countries and 300 cities worldwide. www.priortypass.com/hampshire

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START YOUR journey as you mean to go on, relaxed and hassle-free with our Priority Upgrade Services – Priority Parking, Priority Security and Priority Lounge.

To access the lounge:

Breeze Priority Lounge The Breeze Priority Lounge has a relaxing coastal feel which refl ects the location of Southampton Airport on the south coast. Vibrant paintings adorn the walls, one of racing yachts and the other of beach huts, so that passengers leaving this region can remem-

ber some of its highlights. Pebble shaped table lamps give a warm glow. Choose to relax in the comfortable tub chairs or station yourself with your laptop overlooking the run-way on the high stools and tables.


Where do you want to fl y to?Let us know at southamptonairport.com/fl yto

At Southampton Airport we pride ourselves on helping make our passengers’ journeys as easy as possible. Our Breeze Through awards recognise and reward those staff who go the extra mile.

December 2013: Dave Reynolds – NATS

In December, the National Air Traffi c Control Service (NATS) had technical problems with the ground communications system, causing disruption to fl ights across the UK. During this time Dave was extremely communicative with his Southampton Airport colleagues and made some tactical changes to the fl ight paths of aircraft fl ying to and from the airport, allowing us to reduce delays and disruption.

January 2014: Lyn Cole – Airport Ambassador

Lyn received a number of glowing compliments about her kindness and customer service throughout January. During weather disruptions, Lyn helped fi nd several passengers accommodation and ordered taxis. Lyn also assisted injured passengers returning from a snowboarding trip and looked after a lady and her 7 year old son who were returning to Jersey after the boy’s hospital treatment.

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Those preferring a more rugged coastline can explore the more remote Cabo de las Huertas with its three picturesque coves.

For culture vultures Plaza del Puerto Viejo stages a view from the raised promenade of the international festival in July and August with recitals of classical music, ballet and jazz and theatre performances.

Also worth a gander is the Paseo de Gadea art market held every evening hosting displays of works by local artists.

Those wanting to get away from it all can hire a car or take excursions to the hills.

Alicante’s famous Ruta de Vino – wine route is a chance to sip the region’s deep red wine El Seque in its rolling vineyards.

The pristine waters and protected habitat of island Tabarca are just 45 minutes away from the city while animal lovers can get back to nature exploring the Andalucian countryside by horseback.

Quirky trips include the quaint tea house Carmen del Camillo with Morrocan tea and sweets in a pretty garden just outside the city.

Further afi eld one of the region’s most impressive churches is the Sanctuary of Santa Maria Magdalena located 25km inland in the city of Novelda.

Worth the hike is a 63km trip north-east to the dam and reservoir of Guadelest which supplies water to many towns in the area.

Meanwhile bustling Benidorm is less than 50km away with Aqualandia water park boasting the highest waterchute in Europe.

Overall it is a lively and picturesque region with plenty to keep you coming back.

DESTINATION ALICANTE

T is a richly vibrant city nestled on miles of gloriously golden sandy beaches.Alicante is one of the jewels of the crown

of Spain’s Costa del Sol.The Valencian city’s native Alicantinos are

renowned for being some of the friendliest in the area.

And with the Valencian city’s basking hot summers and mild winters – who can blame them?

Less than three hours from Southampton Airport it is a breeze for travellers to reach and immerse themselves in its summer charms.

Whether you want to sip on a cerveza, stroll its narrow streets or dip into the cool blue waters it’s the chance to enjoy the fi ner things in life.

You can take a midnight stroll on its world famous beaches or watch the world go by tucking into tasty plates of tapas.

With a rich history dating back to the Romans, Greeks and Moors, it rose to become Valencia’s capital city and thriving as a maritime city in the 19th century.

Its picturesque marina sits at its heart with a wide range of leisure and nautical activities.

Enjoy boat tours and watersports activities or indulge in the gastronomic delights of its stylish seafood restaurants and cafes.

Surrounding the marina is the grand La Explanada de Espana, an elegant boulevard of red, black and cream tiles.

Built by municipal architect José Guardiola Picó in 1867, it caters for the romantic Spanish custom of the paseo – evening stroll.

In summer it is bustling with pavement cafes and handicraft stalls and forms the centre for the city’s vibrant fi estas.

There are also a range of free summer concerts in its impressive music pavilion.

One of the highlights of the year is the Fiesta of San Juan where spectacular fi reworks light up the beach with crowds gathering at the Paseo de Gomiz for fi ve consecutive nights.

Capture stunning views of the city at the Santa Barbara Castle sitting above the outcrop of the Benacantil Mountain.

It is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe and was built by the Moors in the 10th century AD extended in the following centuries.

There are castle evening concerts held on weekends during July in the courtyard.

Meanwhile the 300 year-old former Moorish mosque the Iglesia de Santa Maria is steeped in history.

The city’s stunning beaches are easily reachable by foot, bus or tram.

The popular Playa del Postiguet is a 900m wide arc of golden sand with a palm shaded promenade.

Playa de la Almadraba is a haven for watersports enthusiasts while the Playa de San Juan is hailed as one of the fi nest in Spain for golfi ng enthusiasts with its 18-hole golf course.

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WHAT’S ON AT OUR DESTINATIONS

See page 9 for our destination map and airline/tour operator details. Information is correct at time of going to press. Please check details with event organisers before making travel arrangements.

For What 's On in Hampshire see page 38

What's on...at our destinationsTASTE OF AMSTERDAM May 15-18 Fly to Amsterdam with FlybeThis four day food festival is described as ‘Foodie Heaven’. It is a place where the best Dutch and international chefs cook up delicious things; a place where the best restaurants in Amsterdam present their signature dishes; a place where you can let yourself be inspired on a culinary and creative level; a place where you can try your hand at creating something tasty, while listening to soft sounds of jazz and soul – all while being guided by your favourite chef

JERSEY FOOD FESTIVAL May 23-26 Fly to Jersey with Flybe and Blue IslandsThe Jersey Food Festival is a celebration of the iconic Jersey Royal potato and the bountiful seafood and dairy produce for which the island is famous.The festival offers you the chance to go behind the scenes of all the famous products from the farms producing the potatoes to the dairy farms responsible for the renowned Jersey milk products and of course there is plenty of opportunity to taste and purchase a variety of Jersey foods.

GLASGOWCOMMONWEALTH GAMES July 23 - August 3 Fly to Glasgow with FlybeGlasgow are playing hosts to the major sporting event that is the Commonwealth Games. Hosted once every four years the event is one of the biggest on the sporting calendar. The Games will showcase 17 sports with 4,500 of the world’s fi nest athletes competing over 11 days.

TOUR DE FRANCEJuly 25-27 Fly to Bergerac and Paris with Flybe and Air FranceCatch the last days of this year’s Tour de France in either Bergerac or Paris. Running from Saturday, July 5 to Sunday July 27 the 101st Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,656 kilometres. The race takes to the hills of Bergerac on Friday, July 25 for the fi nal long distance part of the race before the time trials take place the following day, July 26 also in Bergerac. The race then moves to the famous Champs-Elysées in Paris where you will see them race to the line to be crowned 2014 champion.

AVIGNONFESTIVAL OF AVIGNON July 5-27 Fly to Avignon with FlybeOver 950 different theatre companies, 1,250 shows and events, from all parts of France and from all around the world. The city of Avignon turns into one big stage, with many different artistic tendencies repre-sented covering all the performing arts disciplines, in over a hundred venues throughout the city.The “Off” brings together all the performing arts: theatre, readings, café-theatre, circus, dance, music, street theatre... classical authors, modern authors, contemporary texts ... something for every age, every taste, every audience.

RIA FORMOSA FESTIVAL, FAROAugust Fly to Faro with FlybeAugust is ushered in by the Ria Formosa Festival, a feast of traditional local food and drink. Seafood and locally-brewed beer dominate the proceedings, providing an insight into the rich cultural and gastro-nomic heritage of the area. The Ria Formosa Festival takes place in and around Faro, right at the heart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, one of Portugal’s seven offi cial natural wonders.


CRUISING NEWS

SOUTHAMPTON BASED CRUISE SHIPS SERVE SOME OF THE FINEST FOOD ON THE HIGH SEAS. KEITH HAMILTON TASTES SOME MOUTH-WATERING OFFERINGS FROM P&O CRUISES

Southampton based, P&O Cruises is assembling the cream of culinary talent as the “Food Heroes”, an unprecedented

line-up of the country’s celebrity chefs, on board its brand new supership, Britannia.

Britain’s favourite TV chef, James Martin will develop The Cookery Club, the fi rst cookery school on board a British cruise ship.

He will join award-winning master patissier ‘Cake Boy’ Eric Lanlard, in his fi rst venture at sea, a patisserie range in the Market Café at the heart of the ship’s spectacular atrium.

Established P&O Cruises favourites Marco Pierre White, Atul Kochhar and Olly Smith will lend their expertise to the varied culinary options on board ranging from speciality restaurants and wine bars through to gala dinners in the main dining rooms.

Passengers will be able to participate in hands on cookery tuition under the expert guidance of P&O Cruises’ famous fi ve culinary giants.

Guest chefs will also be on board in this state of the art cookery school which can hold classes of up to 24 people at a time.

When the biggest ship built for the British

cruise market sets sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton to the Mediterranean on March 14 next year it will mark a step change in holidays on the high seas.

As well as the new Cookery Club passengers taking a cruise on board Britannia will experience a choice of 13 different places to eat, a patisserie, charcuterie and a gelataria ice cream parlour.

P&O Cruises’ marketing director Christopher Edgington said: “We are incredibly honoured to have secured the services of the best chefs at sea.

“The addition of James Martin and Eric Lanlard on Britannia further enhances the already incomparable level of culinary excellence we are proud to offer across our fl eet.”

Britannia’s maiden season will see the ship sail from Southampton to the Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands and the Baltic Sea, as well as offering a range of short breaks and a special round Britain cruise.

The ship will then transfer to the Caribbean for the winter season sailing a range of 15 night fl y/cruise itineraries from Barbados.

SIR Ben Ainslie, Britain’s greatest ever Olympic sailor, ordered the loading of a giant golden container on to one of the world’s biggest ships to open Southampton’s brand new £100m berth.

Themed on the gold standard, the event highlighted DP World Southampton’s status as the UK’s number one performing container terminal, turning vessels around faster than any other British port.

The inauguration of the berth brought to an end one of the biggest engineering projects in the south; building a new 500 metre quay designed to handle the largest and deepest container vessels afl oat and on order.

Sir Ben said: “As someone who lives here in Hampshire, I know how the port of Southampton is at the centre of the region’s life and economy.

“So I am proud to be part of something that has such a big role to play in its future.”

After giving the order for one of the terminal’s straddle carriers to pick up the special golden container from the dockside, the four times Olympic gold medallist watched as it was then transferred on board the deck of the container vessel, CMA CGM Marco Polo.

DP World Southampton’s managing director, Chris Lewis said: “The opening is a momentous day in the history of the port, with the 500 metre long new quay, the fi rst for nearly 20 years, designed to ensure the port can continue to handle the very biggest container ships long into the future.”

Above: Sir Ben Ainslie offi cially opens new £100m container berth at Southampton Docks. A golden container was lifted onto ship Marco Polo.

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VERONA

While Verona may be a lesser known city in the region, there are plenty of things to do and places to visit. words by Ed Stilliard

It is the city where star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet met their ill-fated end and where

celebrated Renaissance artist Ve-ronese was born.

Set in the Veneto region in North-ern Italy Verona is a welcome retreat from the tourist-clogged streets of Venice not far from the idyllic lake.

But don’t go there expecting a weekend in a rural backwater, while Verona may be dwarfed by its neighbour, there is more than enough to fi ll a week.

Standing head and shoulders over the city is the Roman Arena – the third largest in Italy after the coliseum in Rome and the amphitheatre in Capua – where opera buffs can catch world-class performances.

Located in the city’s main square, Piazza Bra, the elliptical shape enhances the acoustic quality of the performances allowing 30,000 fans to rejoice in the majesty of Italian opera.

Some of the highlights from this year’s calendar include Placido Domingo singing Giuseppe Verdi’s back catalogue of arias, Bizet’s Car-men, Verdi’s Aida, and of course, Charles Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet.

They may have been completely fi ctional but Shakespeare fans can take heart in the fact that the Italians have adopted the world’s

most romantic couple as their own and built shrines to them.

Romantics fl ock to Juliet’s House in Via Cappello to stand under the stone balcony of this 14th century house. Visitors can go inside and stand on the balcony to call out for their Romeo.

Die-hard fans of Shakespeare, can also seek out the Tomba di Guilietta, a cloister in Via del Pontiere, which the Veronese will try to convince you is Juliet’s fi nal resting place.

But there is fact as well as fi ction to Verona.

Standing in the Piazza dei Signori stands Verona’s early-Renaissance Loggia del Consiglio , the 15th-century city council (not open to visitors) and through the archway at the far end of the piazza are the open-air Arche Scaligere – elabo-rate Gothic tombs of the Scaligeri family where murderers are interred next to the relatives they killed.

For food or simply just to sit and watch the world go by head to Pi-azza delle Erbe, formerly a Roman forum, which is ringed with buzz-ing cafes and some of Verona’s most beautiful buildings.

Separating Piazza delle Erbe from Piazza dei Signori is a monumental gate known as Arco della Costa, hung with a whale’s rib that, ac-cording to legend, will fall on the fi rst just person to walk beneath it,


although plenty of popes and kings have ventured forth underneath it.

Dividing the two piazzas, is the striped Torre dei Lamberti which rises a neck-craning 85m offering panoramic views of the city and

nearby mountains, and was com-pleted in 1463 – too late to notice invading Venetians.

Oozing with Italian charm and grace, Verona is the perfect hidea-way for the cultured tourist.

Above: View across the city. Below: Verona Amphitheatre





DESTINATION MAJORCA

MAJORCAWell-known for its nightlife and beaches but there is a lot more than meets

the eye on this Spanish island. Rebecca Pearson reports

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T’S a party island best known for its nightlife and sandy beaches.

Surrounded by the sun-soaked Mediterranean Sea, Majorca is the largest of the four Balearic Islands

which attract more than 10 million visitors a year.

Like its sister islands, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera, many of the tourists come for the lively nightlife throughout the summertime.

But it is also a great destination to go hiking, play golf or indulge in some culture while visiting its mountains, coves and beaches.

As the plane swoops towards the capital city of Palma de Majorca the fi rst thing that will catch passengers’ eyes is the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma which dominates the skyline.

The impressive gold limestone building dates back to 1229 when King James I of Aragon started its construction on the former site of an Arab mosque, but the cathedral of La Seu wasn’t fi nished until 1601.

The Gothic-inspired structure also has the largest stained glass windows in the world and overlooks the Mediterranean Sea.

History lovers will also enjoy Bellver Castle built in Palma in 1309 by King Jaume II, King of Majorca.

The castle, which sits on top of a hill surrounded by a forest, became a military prison in the 18th century and it was temporarily turned into a mint in the 19th century.

The Sóller railway is great for those who want to venture out of the capital.

A daily train to the village has been running since 1912 and a tram, which has been running since 1913, will take visitors from the village to the Port of Sóller.

The route passes through beautiful orange and lemon groves, tiny villages and across the Sierra de Alfàbia mountain range at which top altitudes reach 1,067 metres.

Sóller is home to 12,000 people and the bay attracts birds such as little egrets, Muscovy and mallard ducks, greylag geese and huge fl ocks of gulls.

Although visitors will still see a number of hotels there it is a little off the beaten track and shops, bars and restaurants tend to be quieter than those in the island’s main tourist areas like Magaluf.

Magaluf is to the south of Sóller and just 15 miles of Palma’s airport.

Every year its white sandy beach, bars and clubs attract thousands of holiday goers from Britain, Russia and Scandinavia, who mostly visit in July and August.

It has an array of tourist attractions including the Western Water Park, the Pirate’s Adventure dinner show and go-karting and water sports such as underwater diving, jet skiing and wind surfi ng.

The daring may also want to try the swimming challenge to Black Lizard Island – the Isla de sa Porrassa, where thousands of lizards scurry across the beaches.

On June 23 fi reworks will light up the sky and huge bonfi res will be lit in Palma’s Parc de la Mar for the Nic de Foc festival marking the start of the island’s summer fi estas.

Majorca is also a great place to play golf – contrary to popular belief golf is not a rich man’s game. Almost anyone can take up the sport with the smallest of investment.

But no one is denying it can get very expensive – especially when playing golf abroad.

The cost of fl ights, the hotel, meals and then green fees, let alone hiring clubs or paying for their transportation from home, can all add up.

Which is why the all-golf-inclusive Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel is an event

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about to burst onto the Hampshire sports scene.

Why Hampshire? With the hotel situated just 15 minutes by taxi from Palma Mallorca Airport, with 63-holes of inclusive unlimited golf on offer, and fl ights available from Southampton – players from here can be in their hotel and on to the course within three hours of take-off.

Include the fact the all-inclusive-golf tag offers unlimited games on three courses just minutes from the lobby, free club hire and a free shuttle between the courses, as well as breakfast as part of the room deal, then it’s easy to see why the re-furbished Sheraton Arabella was full to capacity within weeks of its re-opening last autumn.

The fact the hotel comes equipped with a superb spa, both indoor and outdoor pools, fi ne dining restaurants and in-season kids clubs, there’s certainly a sense that this is a golf destination that can appeal to the whole family.

The hotel is located next to the 18 holes Arabella golf course Son Vida (par 71) which adjoins the property and is an easy stroll from the sun loungers and pool deck. It is ideal for an early morning game, or late afternoon sun-

downer where the chance for a return to dip in the pool after the eighteenth hole is completed is so tempting.

Guests can also use the 18 hole Son Muntaner (par 72) and Son Quint (par 72) courses as well as the 9 hole Son Quint Pitch and Putt (par 3), both venues just two minutes from the hotel by shuttle. Both the Son Muntaner and Son Quint courses have superb club houses and restaurant facilities.

Golf lessons as well as driving range facilities and youth golf activities are available at the courses for an additional charge.

Above: Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Gold Hotel complex. Left: Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma





OUT & ABOUT FOOD & DRINK

HAMPSHIRE’S beautiful countryside is home to some of the UK’s fi nest produce. From locally reared meat

and fresh vegetables, to local cheeses and fi ne wines, there is plenty of choice. The county is famously associated with the growing of watercress, in the market town of Alresford, and the ‘Strawberry Coast’ of Hamble Valley has a history of strawberry growing dating back over 150 years.

Regular farmers’ markets take place across the whole of the county, showcasing our top quality produce and Winchester is home to the largest farmers’ market in the UK. Hampshire also boasts some of the fi nest restaurants, real ale pubs and cosy tearooms; many of which source local ingredients and attract top chefs.

DrinkHampshire has a wide range of drink producers who create local wines and beers, award-winning fruit juices and the fi nest quality natural mineral water. The county has historical roots in brewing beer and is famously known for its Ringwood Brewery. As well as enjoying their beer, visitors are invited to go on a tour around the factory. The best way to sample some of the wide variety of local and popular beers is to head to the Southampton or Portsmouth beer festivals in May.

Portsmouth Beer Festival is held at Portsmouth Guildhall and is a celebration of craft beers, cask ales and ciders, all set to the backdrop of some fantastic live entertainment. Taking place on May 16 and 17, the festival is a must see if you are in the area. Neighbouring Southampton hosts two beer festivals a year. The fi rst is a traditional German beer festival, whilst the second features over 90 real ales and more than 16 ciders and perries. Both are held at Southampton Guildhall in May. InternationalFood from around the world can be found in restaurants across Hampshire. Southampton and Portsmouth are renowned for their large range of international eateries. Specialist shops and restaurants offer menus which include Thai, Indian, Greek, Spanish, Chinese and Mexican cuisine. Celebrate international cooking at the Mela and Thai festivals which take place in Southampton and Portsmouth.

Southampton’s Mela Festival on July 12 is a celebration of the city’s diverse cultures and communities. From Bollywood and Bhangra music to Polish dancing and Flamenco there’s plenty to enjoy, including a range of international foods.

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Above: Cooking demonstration at Sparsholt’s Taste of Hampshire.Left: Jam making with Hampshire Jam and Chutney company.

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What's on...in Hampshire

Information is correct at time of going to press.

Please check details with event organisers before

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British Touring Car Championship, Thruxton, Andover

3rd/4th May Get your engines racing for the 2014 British Touring Car

Championship which takes place at Thruxton racecourse in

May. Come and see the toughest test of the season on one of the

country’s most diffi cult tracks.

www.thruxtonracing.co.uk

Portsmouth Festivities, Portsmouth

20-29th JuneThis popular 10-day festival celebrating arts, culture and heritage

returns to the great waterfront city of Portsmouth in June. Enjoy a

wide range of events including music, theatre, talks, fi lm and art.

www.portsmouthfestivities.co.uk

Basingstoke Festival, Basingstoke

20th June – 13th July Basingstoke Festival is an art and cultural festival which includes

a range of art forms such as drama, music, dance, comedy,

fi lm and creative arts in over 20 venues across Basingstoke this

summer. The festival ends with Basingstoke Live, a free two day

event which is a mix of music and dance performed by local and

international artists.www.basingstokefestival.co.uk

Hampshire Food Festival, various locations across Hampshire

28th June – 3rd August

Celebrate the best of Hampshire’s local food and farming at the

Hampshire Food Festival this summer. There will be a range

of events from vineyard, farm and brewery tours to cookery

classes and cookery demonstrations. New for 2014 will be the

Hampshire Food Festival Taste Trail.

www.hampshirefare.co.uk/food-festival

Winchester Hat Fair, Winchester

4-6th JulyWinchester’s Hat Fair is now Britain’s longest running

celebration of street theatre and outdoor art. Most events are

free, just put your money in the hat, which is how the fair got its

name.www.hatfair.co.uk Southampton Mela Festival, Southampton

12th JulyCelebrating South Asian and world culture, Southampton’s Mela

Festival takes place in July. From Bollywood and Bhangra music

to Polish dancing and Flamenco there’s plenty to enjoy, including

a range of international foods.

www.southamptonmela.com

Farnborough International Airshow 2014, Farnborough

19th-20th Julywww.farnborough.com The biennial Farnborough Airshow returns

to Hampshire for 2014 with a bang.

Highlights will include air displays,

exhibition halls and trade stands.

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Top: One of the many stalls at Hampshire’s Farmers’ Market. Above right: Hog roasting at Odiham Farmers’ Market.

Experience the tastes and sounds of Thailand at the Thai festivals in Southampton on July 5 and 6, and in Southsea on the 10th August. Both festivals showcase a variety of Thai cuisine along with family entertainment which includes crafts, live music, traditional Thai dance, costume and children’s activities. Best of Local ProduceCelebrate the best of Hampshire’s food and drink at the Hampshire Food Festival. Each year local food group Hampshire Fare (www.hampshirefare.co.uk) organise a food festival spanning the month of July. There will be a range of events from vineyard tours to cookery classes. Pubs and restaurants will also be serving up celebratory ‘Festival Menus’ showcasing top local ingredients. The event is endorsed by a celebrity chef, which has previously included James Martin, Antony Worrall Thompson and Antonio Carluccio.

Each year in May, the market town of Alresford near Winchester hosts the Watercress Festival, a one day food event celebrating watercress and other local produce. Buy local produce, watch celebrity cooking demonstrations and browse a range of art and craft stalls throughout the day. If you are aged 18 or over, you can take part in the The World Watercress Eating Championships, now in the Guinness Book of World Records.

The New Forest and Hampshire County Show takes place at the end of July for three days and it is the county’s largest annual agricultural show. The event celebrates traditional country pursuits with crafts, fresh produce, and entertainment. Browse the food hall and the local food and farming areas for a selection of the best food from around the county. n More information about all of these events can be found at www.visit-hampshire.co.uk

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