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CONTENTSFEATURES

38 WeekendersHave an art-fi lled stay in Málaga or an adrenaline-fuelled break in Split

48 Business OdysseyTake your partner along and mix business with pleasure next time you travel for work

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54 Valencia FashionClean lines and sporty chic meet slick architecture in Calatrava’s city

62 Spring GardensOur guide to the best places to see Europe and north Africa in bloom

68 Swiss ReggaeStir it up, Zürich style, as you plug into the city’s Jamaican nightlife

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74 Slovenia’s Wine RegionsDiscover the best-kept foodie secret in central Europe

80 Manchester Bodyfl yingFlying without wings in a wind tunnel

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178 Passenger Information180 España181 Italia182 Suisse/Schweiz183 Deutschland184 France185 UK186 Gulliver Bear190 Where We Fly192 Route Map194 Eco Credentials

WORK AND PLAY!In this month’s issue of Boutique & Bistro we’re offering excellent prices on the latest fragrances and gadgets, including the new Nintendo DSi. For the fi rst time onboard you will be able to hire a Sony PSP to play games, or to watch a movie or your favourite TV programme (only available on selected fl ights). Don’t miss your chance to buy a limited-edition white Gulliver Bear and his new outfi ts. You can also buy onward travel tickets from the comfort of your seat to save time and money.

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LOCATIONView from the roof

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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT VALENCIA’S ICONIC CITY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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LOCATIONHemisphèric, City of Arts and Sciences

THIS PAGENylon jacket (£33) and tri-blend scarf (£12), both from American Apparel; chinos (£65) from Dockers; belt (£3) from H&M

OPPOSITECutout mini dress (£24) and knee-high unisex socks (£8), both from American Apparel; shoes (£60) from Faith; cuff (£3) from H&M

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LOCATIONScience Museum entrance (right); steps to the Umbracle (opposite), City of Arts and Sciences

THIS PAGECotton spandex bodysuit (£22) from American Apparel; button leggings (£130) from Paul & Joe Sister; shoes (£45) from Dune

OPPOSITEZip-detail cotton parka (£299) from Jaeger; polo shirt (£92) from John Smedley; cut-off shorts (£28) and canvas shoes (£35), both from Topman; knee-high unisex socks (£8) from American Apparel

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LOCATIONScience Museum, City of Arts and Sciences (here); Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía (opposite)

THIS PAGESHE WEARSDress (£170) from Paul & Joe; shoes (£60) from Faith; cuff (stylist’s own)

HE WEARSTop (£270) from Paul & Joe; chinos (£70) from Tommy Hilfi ger; canvas shoes (£35) from Topman

OPPOSITEJersey and linen knit-back polo top (£175) from 3.1 Phillip Lim and slim-fi t jeans (£185) from Marc by Marc Jacobs, both available at my-wardrobe.com

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cathedral and the lavish mercantile hall La Lonja de la Seda in Valencia’s Old Town are testament to its heyday in the 15th century when it was one of Europe’s major cultural and economic centres. In 1957, disaster struck when the River Túria burst its banks, almost destroying the city’s grand, architectural heritage. When the huge restoration project got under way, the local council came up with an ingenious plan to prevent more fl ooding, which ultimately led to Valencia’s second wave of vernacular architecture – large-scale futuristic designs. The river was diverted and its dried-out riverbed converted into Jardines del Túria, a lush ribbon of parkland designed by several landscape architects into zones dedicated to football, tennis, athletics and volleyball. The jewel in the crown of this radical, urban

planning project was offered to Valencia’s most high-profi le native, the internationally acclaimed architect Santiago Calatrava. At the mouth of the river he has created La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (the City of Arts and Sciences, cac.es), a cluster of futuristic buildings offering attractions and educational entertainment for all the family.

L’Oceanogràfi c is the largest aquarium in Europe with 500 species of sharks, seals, stingrays and water birds, crowned by two Jetsons-style buildings resembling giant waterlilies. The Príncipe Felipe Science Museum forms the spine of the complex and hosts interactive and tactile exhibitions designed for children. Its extraordinary façade is inspired by the skeletons of dinosaurs and at the back, a cascade of glass mimics a waterfall. Opposite is l’Umbracle, a landscaped promenade and sculpture park enclosed by a cage-like roof which hosts parties in the summer months (umbracleterraza.com). The Hemisfèric building seems to fl oat in the centre of a 7,300m2 ornamental pool and at night the refl ection of its ovoid

roof and the sphere that houses its IMAX cinema and planetarium resemble a giant eye. The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía opera house is the most iconic structure of all, presiding over its neighbours like an aerodynamic helmet from cult virtual-reality fi lm Tron. comunitatvalenciana.com

BARCELO VALENCIALocated just across the road from La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, the four-star Barceló Valencia is the perfect base for exploring this extraordinary complex. Some of the 187 rooms and the rooftop terrace (a popular venue for wedding receptions and parties) look straight out onto the spectacular opera house, and sleek interiors reference Calatrava’s space-aged hub. Make the most of the excellent buffet breakfast and feast on local and Mediterranean dishes in El Senyoret restaurant or El Gotet lobby bar. Then work off those calories on the treadmills in the fi tness room while lapping up the amazing views, followed by a relaxing massage, sauna or soak in the Jacuzzi. Doubles from €96, book at hotels.easyJet.com JB

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