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WELCOME LETTER
4 SNOW WONDER
12 WINTER WARMERS
Whatever your budget, find a range of ski resorts to suit your pay packet
Enjoy a cosy weekend break in one of these gorgeous European cities
16 ICY DOES IT
18 GET COVERED
21 FESTIVAL FEVER
For a super-cool break, spend the night in one of the world’s ice hotels
Don’t forget travel insurance when booking your ski or snowboard holiday
From Snowbombing to Winterlude, we pick five of our favourite festivals
22 PISTE OFF
24 HELLO SUNSHINE
28 THE BIG APPLE
Get off the slopes and find five fab alternatives to skiing and snowboarding
Escape the frost and head to warmer climes for a wellneeded dose of sunshine
New York is charismatic all year round but winter gives the city an added sparkle
Welcome to TNT’s Destinations Winter supplement, in which we have included some fabulous ideas to help you plan your winter holiday. If you loathe the icy chill of the winter months, escape to warmer climes, such as the Canary Islands or North Africa. Read our Winter Sun feature on page 24 to discover the best places to top up your tan and find some culture. If you’re on the hunt for a ski holiday, check out our comprehesive guide to snow holidays to suit all budgets on page 4. Whether you’re watching your pennies or got cash to splash, we have a resort to match your requirements. Otherwise, get off the slopes and find five fab alternatives to skiing and snowboarding in our feature on page 22. For a supercool winter break with a difference, trump your mates’ holiday plans by spending the night in an ice hotel, a temporary dwelling carved out of ice. See page 16 for our pick of the world’s best super-cool pads. Whatever holiday you choose to go on this winter, don’t forget to buy travel insurance.If you don’t it can ruin your holiday, as you will discover in our feature on page 18. The Destinations team
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BEST FOR BUDGET: For the cheapest skiing and snowboarding holidays, head to Eastern Europe. Be quick, though, before these well-kept secrets are discovered by the masses. Bansko, in Bulgaria, is nestled on the Glazane river and is the country’s number one ski resort, boasting the best record and the longest season, which runs roughly from December to May. It might not be cheap for much longer, with massive investment in new resorts and luxury hotels. The town of Bansko has a rich history but there’s also a nightclub scene that kicks on until the early hours. Make sure you sample some tasty Bulgarian vino. Borovets, the oldest resort in Bulgaria, boasts pistes of varying length and difficulty in three different areas, while also accommodating night-skiers, cross-country skiers and biathlon. Borovets is also renowned for its après-ski party atmosphere, with nightclubs such as Mamacitas
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“ Be quick before these well-kept skiing and snowboarding secrets are discovered by the masses ” and Bonkers well-frequented by foreign tourists. You can also check out the famous Rila Monastery, while the capital city of Sofia is nearby for shopping and sightseeing. Over in Poland, the town of Szklarska Poreba, in the Karkonosze Mountains, is unique in that it boasts ideal conditions for skiing and boarding, but is also prone to long, sunny days. Each year, the region has 156 days of permanent snow, highlighted by the annual Bieg Piastow competition. The area is home to the town of Karpacz, which offers a stack of non-skiing attractions, such as climbing, bungee jumping, tennis, paintball and fishing. Zakopane, in the Tatra Mountains, which constitute the highest part of the Carpathian mountain range, is the most notable Polish resort. Regarded as Poland’s ‘winter capital’, Zakopane
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If you want the best conditions, identify the snow-sure resorts
There’s plenty of great snow resorts, whatever your budget
boasts resorts that have operated for more than 100 years and now offer access to more than 50 world-class lifts. The slopes of Kasprowy Wierch, Kocio Goryczkowy and Gubawka accommodate skiers of various ability and the city itself also has its own buzz, combining local Polish traditions with the appeal of a western touristfriendly city.
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pretty much guarantee good snow coverage. Among the highest are Tignes, Val Thorens, Les Deux Alps and Paradiski in France, and Verbier and Zermatt in Switzerland. For boarders and skiers who like to burn the candle at both ends, Verbier is hard to beat. And, if you think you’ve skied or boarded it all, try the mothership of hardcore downhill and off-piste: Chamonix,
“ Think uncrowded slopes in gorgeous, unsullied wilderness ” hotels. There are literally hundreds of resorts in the Alps (across France, Switzerland, Italy and Austria) that range from backyard affairs with a couple of lifts to behemoths that link several different resorts and towns into giant ski areas. If you want the best conditions possible, consider the snow-sure resorts, which are high enough to
which has top après-ski to boot. France’s Val Cenis, nestled in the Haute-Maurienne mountains is particularly good value and is not swamped by Brits like many other French resorts. Thanks to the northern exposure of its ski area, there is good quality snow from very early season, as well as pine forests and glaciers to keep skiers and snowboarders happy.
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but you don’t want to slum it either, head to western Europe. The Alps boasts the highest mountains and the best (and most expensive) skiing and boarding opportunities but if you avoid the likes of upmarket Val d’Isere and chic Courchevel, you can still find yourself some mid-range deals. Save cash by flying with a no-frills carrier, staying in a self-catering apartment with mates and by shunning big-name
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Thrill-seekers can get their kicks in the resort’s two snowparks. A six-day skipass costs €157. For fun off the piste, take a biathlon course, where you can go cross-country skiing and try rifle shooting. Other activities on offer include dog sledding and snowshoeing. Over in Italy, the snow-sure resort of Livigno offers an extensive ski area that surrounds three cutesy villages, loaded with cafes, rustic bars and good restaurants. There’s plenty of budget accommodation to choose from and non-ski activities include husky sledding, snowshoe walking and horse-riding. Best of all, Livigno is a tax-free haven which means food and, most importantly, booze, is at rock-bottom prices.
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BEST FOR SPLURGING: If you’ve got a bit of cash tucked away, your options are wide open. Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb, just north of Vancouver, is one of the world’s most famous ski resorts, having hosted the 2010 winter Olympics. There’s 3200ha of terrain across two mountains and, aside from the skiing and snowboarding, you can also get involved in dog-sledding and snowmobiling. Whistler’s commitment to snowboarding seems to increase each year, with a new terrain park
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opening this season, with an Olympicsized superpipe ready to ride. Banff, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, is another of Canadian bestknown ski resorts. With 9m of snow dumped annually, the locals will tell you that Banff boasts Canada’s best snow; certainly, the scenery is spectacular – expansive mountain terrain and uncrowded slopes in gorgeous, unsullied wilderness. Across three different mountains, there are 12 different lifts, including eight super-lifts. Japan’s Niseko resort encompasses three separate but interlinked areas in Grand Hirafu, Higashiyama and Annupuri Kokusai, and has become a
wildly popular destination for Aussies and Kiwis during the southern hemisphere summer. On the northern island of Hokkaido, about 100km west of Sapporo, Niseko offers 57 runs, a combination of beginner and advanced. Hakuba, in the soaring Japanese Alps, is part of the Nagano region, which was home to the 1998 Winter Olympics. The sprawling valley includes more than 200 runs and 139 lifts along with a vibrant après-ski nightlife. The main areas in Hakuba are Happo-one – the region’s oldest ski resort, which boasts international-class skiing courses as well as shops and restaurants – and Hakuba Sanosaka, which is an ideal spot for views of Lake Aoki.
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Snuggle up in cellar bars and cosy restaurants in one of these gorgeous European cities WORDS REBECCA KENT HAMBURG
Abandoned with the advent of free trade, they were snapped up by the restaurants which now provide ambient escapes from the dark wintry nights. Try Safran Zunft, an old saffron guild hall with Swiss and South African cuisine, or the Zum Schlüssel, which was first mentioned in official documents in 1306. Time your visit with the Vogel Gryff or Festival of the Griffin in January, when the mythical beast is honoured with a town parade linked to the three guilds responsible for manning the city walls of Kleinbasel (smaller Basel) in the 14th century.
In the thick of winter at the heart of Germany’s biggest port town, Hamburg’s beautiful lake Binnenalster, or inner Alster lake, freezes over to become an ice-skater’s playground. Take in views of elegant, hanseatic buildings and absorb the city’s dynamic, multicultural ambience. Finish up with a gluhwein and bratwurst from the surrounding stands, or skip on over to St Pauli or Schanzenviertel for the best kebabs you may ever eat.
KRAKOW Beneath the cobblestones and rows of gothic and renaissance buildings, there exists a shadowy world of legends and fantasy, vodka and beer. Krakow’s subterranean network of wine bars, galleries, restaurants and music clubs come to life in converted cellars. You won’t even care what’s going on in the outside world.
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First-timers and true lovers of its mysticism alike should really pay a visit to the Czech Republic’s ‘city of a hundred spires’. It is where you can best enjoy Prague’s silhouettes, shadows and solitude. Views of snow-capped spires will take your breath away. Keep warm, and cultured, by dressing up to attend the opera. It’s among the best you’ll see in Europe. A winter festival in January each year showcases the top opera, ballet and classical music performed in the most elegant musical
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halls, including the famous Dvorak Hall of the Prague Rudolfinum.
EDINBURGH The time to get your fill of haggis, neeps and tatties, chased by a dram of smoky malt whisky, is while perched at the window of a toasty pub watching snow mount on the Royal Mile. Connoisseurs swing by the Scotch Whiskey Experience, which is an Aladdin’s cave of locally distilled stock. Carnivores should hunt down Crombies butcher, renowned for churning out top-notch haggis and sausages. For warm Scottish hospitality, Bert’s Bar in William Street is a popular little haunt. You could go all out and combat the chill with a tartan kilt – generations of Scottish men have sworn by it.
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VENICE Emotional, nostalgic and bewitching at the best of times, winter in Venice is that and more with its misty views, falling snow and shallow floods in St Mark’s Square. Footstompingly cold, but utterly atmospheric, you’d be hard-pressed to find better Kodak moments. In the dead of winter you’ll knock shoulders with the locals at the scuffed wooden tables of an osterie (pub-restaurant). Warm your insides with a pasta e fagioli, a tasty winter pasta and bean soup.
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Chill out at the Ice Kube Bar, Paris
For a super-cool winter break, spend the night in an ice hotel, a temperary dwelling made of snow and sculpted blocks of ice WORDS JANINE KELSO
Travelling to this gloriously remote ice hotel is a bit of an adventure in itself. From Romanian capital Bucharest, the hotel is reached along the ‘Best Road in the World’, as featured on Top Gear in 2009, and then by cable car up to the Fagaras mountains, 2034m above the clouds. Open from Christmas Day, this chilly pad offers a chapel for weddings, 14 hand-carved rooms and an ice bar where guests can sip colourful vodka cocktails. Temperatures inside the hotel remain at -2°C but guests can keep warm with animal skins and arctic sleeping bags. See: icehotelromania.com
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Set in a park just a few minutes from downtown Quebec City, this is probably the most accessible ice hotel in the world. Guests sleep on ice,
protected from the cold by thick pelts, and optional activities include dog sledding and getting wed (there’s an on-site chapel). New for 2011, guests can build a typical Quebecois type of igloo called a Queenzy. If you’re feeling a bit nippy, the hotel has a Nordic relaxation area with outdoor saunas and spas. The hotel opens from January 7 to March 24. See: hoteldeglace-canada.com
ICE HOTEL, SWEDEN Sited 225km north of the Arctic Circle, the original Ice Hotel has more than 80 rooms created by artists and sculptors. The interior is plush with ice-pillared hallways and ice-carved chandeliers. There’s also an Absolut Ice Bar where guests can knock back vodka in ice glasses. After spending the night on a bed of ice laden with reindeer skins, you’ll be woken up with
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a cup of hot lingonberry juice by your bedside to warm your innards. Keep your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights while you’re there. See: icehotel.com
KIRKENES SNOW HOTEL, NORWAY Discover rooms loaded with snow and ice-sculpted design art at Norway’s magical snow hotel. Guests spend the night in polar-strength sleeping bags on beds fit for snow queens and kings. Arctic food is on the menu at the hotel’s cosy restaurant, including fresh salmon, whitefish and, of course, reindeer, cooked on an open fire. Warm up in the sauna next door. See: kirkenessnowhotel.com
KAKSLAUTTANEN, FINLAND Cosy up to your roommates while crashing out in one of 20 snow igloos at Kakslauttanen, 250km north of the
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“ You’ll be woken with a cup of hot lingonberry juice to warm your innards ” Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland. If the idea of spending the night on ice is unthinkable, alternative lodging is provided in log cabins or igloos made of glass, from which you can marvel at the Northern Lights. If you’re getting cabin fever, outdoor activities include reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris. See: kakslauttanen.fi
TOP FIVE ICE BARS Don a silver parka and big gloves, and knock back vodka in a cool setting. Ice Kube Bar, Paris, France Too-cool-for-school, this bar is the watering hole of choice for the Parisian in-crowd. See: muranoresort.com Icebarcelona, Barcelona, Spain It’s the tropical setting that makes this ice bar special: it’s located right on Barcelona’s beachfront. See: icebcn.com Absolut Icebar, Copenhagen, Denmark Choose from 20 vodka based luridly coloured cocktails, served up in an ice glass. Naturally. See: icebarcph.com Icebar Tokyo, Japan Goggle at edgy ice sculptures at this achingly hip Tokyo bar. See: icebartokyo.com Icebar Oslo, Norway The newest and largest of the icebar brand, this bar is made from scratch with ice from the Torne River in Swedish Lapland. See: icebar.no
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‘If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel’
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David Deverson, managing director of travel insurance company Globelink, says a winter sports insurance policy, while crucial, shouldn’t be too pricey. “If you think of the cost of a skiing holiday, with gear rental, accomodation flights etc, could be around £500, then [the average inurance cost of £30] is quite an insignificant amount,” he says.
Essential Travel’s Stuart Bensusan says skiers and boarders must ensure that they buy the right policy. “It is imperative that ‘winter sports’ (or equivalent term) is attached to your policy. Failure to do this could mean that you are not covered for certain winter activities,” Bensusan adds. “You should also check that the cover level you select matches the value of your holiday. It’s no good buying a policy that covers you for the cancellation of a holiday up to the value of £2,000 when the trip has cost you £4000.“ Deverson says a good strong policy – an annual multi-trip for Europe or worldwide – should cover everything from cancellation, bags, passport, theft, and medical fees into the millions of pounds. And he has some sage advice for those travellers heading to the slopes this winter: “If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.”
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Be aware that accidents are more likely to happen after a night of alcohol or drugs. Excessive consumption before or during skiing and snowboarding not only puts you and those around you at risk of serious injury. In some resorts it can also lead to the confiscation of your lift pass. Injuries sustained under the influence of drink or drugs might be considered by your travel insurer as being “self-inflicted” and they may decline to pay for any resulting claim. “We hear of a lot of people getting injured due to them drinking while skiing … because they can’t up straight on the slopes,” Deverson says. “Just enjoy the après ski.”
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“ Injuries while intoxicated may be categorised as ‘self-inflicted’ ” PROTECT YOUR EQUIPMENT Your travel insurance policy is also important in terms of protecting your gear. Theft on the slopes is an ever-increasing problem, as many skiers do not take simple precautions when dropping by a bar or restaurant. Many policies will not pay out if your equipment has been left ‘unattended’ so make absolutely sure what your policy defines ‘unattended’ as. If your gear is stolen, report it to the police immediately, as some insurers will refuse your claim otherwise. One idea is to swap a ski with one of your mates when you stop off – ie, trade your left one with your friend’s left one – as thieves are less likely to want to steal an odd pair of skis. Lastly, if your gear is badly damaged while skiing and you want to make a claim, make sure you bring the skis home – insurers may not pay out if you leave them abroad. It may also pay to get a letter from the resort or your instructor confirming the damage took place on the slopes, and not before you arrived.
ROLLING THE DICE? IT MAY COST YOU Some typical costs for those without adequate winter travel insurance Treatment of a broken leg in a European hospital: £5000 - £8000 Treatment of a broken leg in the US or Canada: £25,000 Helicopter rescue: £250 - £600 Air ambulance – Austria to UK £12,000 - £16,000 A week’s hospital stay in Italy £4000 - £6000 Source: globelink
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FEVER Here are five of the best winter festivals WORDS ALISON GRINTER
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KIRUNA SNOW FESTIVAL What: A festival in deepest, darkest Lapland which celebrates life in a cold climate. Expect snowsculpting competitions, scooter-jump shows, kick-sled races, winter fairs, reindeer racing, dog sledding and so much more. Where: Kiruna, North Lapland When: Jan 28-30, 2011 See: kirunalapland.se
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SNOWBOMBING What: Set in the chocolate box alpine prettiness of Mayrhofen with black runs by day and white hot parties by night. An eclectic line-up of music with The Prodigy, Pendulum, Fatboy Slim, Beardyman, Magnetic Man and Dan le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip. Where: Mayrhofen, Austria When: April 4-9, 2011 See: snowbombing.com/en
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THE BIG SNOW FESTIVAL What: At this week-long whiteout expect skiing and snowboarding action on the slopes followed by after dark fun courtesy of some of the world’s hottest DJs. Judge Jules, Westwood, Fatboy Slim, Anne Savage, Example and Scott Mills are just some of the stars who’ll man the decks. Where: Arinsal, Andorra When: Mar 13-20, 2011 See: thebigsnowfestival.com
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LITTLE WORLD FESTIVAL What: Five days of skiing and snowboarding with entertainment from some of Europe’s biggest bands and DJs in the world’s largest snow playground. Acts include Squeeze, The Feeling, Carl Barat and Ed Harcourt, so get your groove on on the slopes. Where: Meribel When: March 12-19, 2011 See: littleworldfestival.com
WINTERLUDE What: The dazzling fireworks at the Canadian Museum of Civilization are just the beginning of Winterlude’s festival fun. Enjoy skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world’s largest skating rink, glittering ice sculptures at Rogers Crystal Garden or go sliding on the giant snow slides at the Sun Life Snowflake Kingdom. Where: Ottowa Canada When: Feb 4-21, 2011 See: canadascapital.gc.ca
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PISTE OFF Get off the slopes and discover five alternatives to skiing and boarding WORDS INGER SMITH
f you’re not one for the slopes or if you’re just keen to sample a different kind of mountain experience while giving your sore limbs a break from the downhill action, here are TNT’s top five alternatives to skiing and boarding, the perfect way to spice up any winter break.
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DOG SLEDDING Why walk when cuddly, fluffy doggies can do the job. These guys are not just cute but a machinery of muscle too. Sit back and let them pull you through the glistening winter landscape. Not
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only is dog sledding a fun way of sightseeing, but it’s an eco-friendly method of travel too. Resorts where you can try it include: ❃ Whistler Blackcomb, Canada (Nearest airport: Vancouver) See: whistlerblackcomb.com ❃ Val d’Isere, France (nearest airport: Geneva) See: valdisere.com ❃ Åre, Sweden (nearest airport: Östersund). See: are360.com ❃ Bretton Woods, USA (nearest airport: Boston). See: brettonwoods.com
SNOWSHOEING Want to go where no one else has
gone? Certain places can only be reached if you wear snowshoes. Strap on a pair and explore your surroundings. For the novice, there are some great guided tours, giving you advice on how to best tackle the snowy terrain. Resorts where you can try it include: ❃ Meribel, France (nearest airport: Geneva). See: meribel.net ❃ Banff, Canada (nearest airport: Calgary). See: banff.ca ❃ Kitzbühel, Austria (nearest airport: Munich). See: kitzbuehel.com ❃ Zermatt, Switzerland (nearest airport: Geneva). See: zermatt.ch
Soak up the serenity with a spot of ice-fishing
Perfect for thrillseekers
SNOWMOBILING
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Like speed and love the idea of manning a powerful vehicle? Then snowmobiling should be right up your street. The great thing about snowmobiling is that it gives you a chance to glide over the white open plains and their surroundings, faster than you could ever dream of doing by foot. A must for thrill-seekers. Resorts where you can try it include: ❃ Val Thorens, France (nearest airport: Chambéry). See: valthorens.com ❃ Borovets, Bulgaria (nearest airport Sofia). See: bulgariaski.com/borovets/ ❃ Riksgransen, Sweden (nearest airport Kiruna). See: stromma.se/en/ Riksgransen ❃ Big White, Canada (nearest airport Kelowna). See: bigwhite.com
After an action-packed day on the slopes, treat your body and soul to a pampering session. Choose a range of extremely relaxing spa treatments from head and body massages to aroma therapy. A visit to the Turkish baths and a good dose of acupuncture are just some of the other health and beauty remedies. Resorts where you can enjoy it include: ❃ Bad Gastein Austria (nearest airport Salzburg). See: gastein.com ❃ Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada (nearest airport Québec). See: mont-sainte-anne.com ❃ Meribel, France (nearest airport Geneva, Switzerland). See: meribel.net ❃ Passo Tonale, Italy (nearest airport Verona). See: passotonale.it/
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ICE FISHING Are you the patient type, and keen to soak up the serenity of the wild? Then ice fishing could be the perfect winter activity for you. Wrap up warm and get ready to take on the ancient tradition of jigging, and, hopefully, it won’t be long before the fish start to bite. Resorts where you can try it include: ❃ Lillehammer, Norge (nearest airport: Oslo). See: lillehammer.com ❃ Tremblant, Canada (nearest airport: Montreal). See: tremblant.ca ❃ Levi, Finland (nearest airport: Kittilä). See: levi.fi/en ❃ Chatel, France (nearest airport: Geneva). See: chatel.com Speed and power: snowmobiling
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Beautiful: explore Mount Teide in Tenerife
park and is one of the busiest resorts. There you’ll also find a bustling harbour and plenty of watersports. Sotavento is along the south-east coast of Jandia Peninsular, which offers the perfect reward for those seeking solitude with a 20km stretch of sand flanked by sand dunes.
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Dubbed ‘the island of eternal spring’, the largest of the Canaries boasts dramatic coastlines and subtropical vegetation in the north and desert-like black and white beaches in the south. For the thrill-seekers, the most challenging is a trek to the top of Teide, Spain’s highest mountain at 3718m. It will be a fivehour uphill slog, then you’ll spend the night in a mountain hut before summiting at sunrise.
If you only tackle one volcanic wander, make it La Palma’s uniquely beautiful Ruta de los Volcanes. The seven-hour trek takes you past the Canaries’ most recent volcano and many of its peers en route to the coast.
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Lanzarote also boasts some stunning beaches, including the sheltered coves of Papagyo, near to Playa Blanca in the south, which are only accessible via an unmade road. Puerto del Carmen is the liveliest resort, so head there in search of nightlife. At the opposite end is Arrecife, where you’ll find a friendly and quaint city set around a natural harbour which is surrounded by small islands and reefs.
With 340km of coastline, this is the place to chill out. The island boasts some of the best beaches in the world – Corralejo is a national
AFRICA MOROCCO For a city renowned for its vibrancy and colourful markets, head to Morocco’s Marrakech, best known for its souk in the circus-like square selling a wide range of authentic
“Canary Island waters average 19ºC in winter so it’s perfect for scuba diving”
Dive in to the blue at Sharm el Sheikh
Hit the souks in Morrocco
souvenirs. The movie-famous Casablanca offers a mix of old and contemporary architecture, boasting art galleries as well as designer stores. For watersports, hit the beach at Essaouira.
EGYPT The Red Sea is a massive draw for scuba divers because of its spectacular corals and underwater life. The main resorts are Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, El Gouna and Dahab – which are also tourist hotspots with plenty of nightlife and pristine beaches. To up the pace, scramble through the Sinai Desert’s Coloured Canyon or join a midnight hike up Mount Sinai to witness a desert sunrise.
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THE GAMBIA Take in some of the 48km stretch of palm-lined beaches in The Gambia, Africa’s smallest country. It’s ideal for winter sun as it’s exotic, hot, relatively cheap and easy to reach. If you can tear yourself away from the beach, visit the capital city, Banjul, which has a sleepy-town atmosphere, but boasts great shopping in the Albert Market.
KENYA If it’s animals you’re looking for, the Masai Mara is the quintessential park for spotting the Big Five (lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard and elephant). Amboseli is also famed for elephants, framed against a Kilimanjaro
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Bird’s the word: Marvel at the flamingos in Kenya
“ The Gambia is ideal for winter sun – it’s exotic, hot and relatively cheap and easy to get to ” WINTER FESTIVALS Canary Islands Dia De Reyes – 6 Jan The Day Of The Kings is the favourite time of year for kids – it’s when they finally get their Christmas gifts. Maspalomas Carnival – 17-27 March The resort town of Maspalomas comes alive. See the drag queen competition and the “funeral of the sardine” – where a sardine is blown up.
backdrop, while Lake Nakuru is renowned for flamingos. In Kenya you’ll also find some of the best beaches in the world – the white sands of Bamburi and the tranquillity of Kilifi. And there’s the immense Mount Kenya, which is a must-do for hikers, offering stunning views.
EUROPE PORTUGAL It may be one of the smallest countries in Europe, but it rivals many of its larger counterparts when it comes to beauty spots. Head to the Algarve, which caters for all travel types with its idyllic beaches, laid-back seaside towns and characteristic rugged limestone cliffs. Even if it’s not sunbathing weather, the coast still has its allure, especially
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Delve into the Sahara to make the most out of the desert in winter as it’s too hot to explore at any other time of year. The capital city of Tunis offers a great insight into the country’s fascinating history – there you’ll also find one of the biggest collections of Roman mosaics in the Bardo Museum. Visit the hot springs at Hamman Mellegue, then relax on the unspoilt Mahdia beach.
Hot stuff: Escape to Konnos Ba and Kyrenia, below, Cyprus
in the Costa Vicentina Natural Park – a fine spot for surfers, hikers and photographers. In the north, Costa Verde showcases rolling hills and vineyards for those wanting to get off the beaten track.
and castles. Even the party resorts of Ayia Napa and Paphos are lined with monuments and museums. As an added bonus, you can ski Mount Olympus from January.
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Although it won’t have the right climate for a beach holiday, the sky will be blue in Spain during the winter, so head here to make the most of the shoulder season. Admire the dazzling architecture of Seville and Granada, sample stellar tapas and spot Europe’s only wild monkeys in Gibraltar. The cities – including Madrid, Barcelona, Cordoba – are also rich with culture and will be bustling while San Sebastian offers gastronomic delights.
CYPRUS It’s likely you would have beach to yourself in winter, but if the weather doesn’t co-operate you can enjoy myriad monasteries, churches
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Greece is perfect if you’re seeking miles of coastline and islands with warmer climes. To witness the Parthenon, visit the metropolitan city of Athens. Also visit Delos, for some of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Rhodes is one of the largest of the Greek islands, where you can find non-stop partying and tranquil beaches. Corfu also offers beautiful sandy stretches in the south, while the more adventurous should head to the north for the island’s highest mountain, Pantokrator. Beach lovers should head to south Corfu, while the north is more mountainous. Hike through one of Europe’s most impressive gorges at Samaria National Park in Crete.
WINTER FESTIVALS Aswan, Egypt Abu Simbel Sun Festival – 22 Feb. Celebrated twice a year on Ramses II’s ascension to the throne oand his birthday. There’s food, drink and dance. Greece Aprokrias – 12 Feb - 7 March. The carnival season is marked by the first week of Apokries, the second week of meat and the third week of cheese, as well as parades, masquerades and festive drinking.
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NEW YORK NEW YORK There’s no season when New York isn’t epic. Wrap up warm for some wintery magic in the Big Apple. WORDS
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ew York is charismatic all year round but winter gives the city an added sparkle. Avoid the cold in a cosy neighbourhood bar or brave it as you skate in iconic Central Park. Here’s why winter in New York is great.
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ENTERTAIN ME! If you haven’t yet seen a Broadway show then the plus-side of visiting off-season is that you should be able to snap up a bargain-rate ticket. For something more off-the-wall try cabaret.. Cheesy-but-fun is the Fortune Cookie Cabaret in Lucky Cheng’s where you can watch a drag show as you scoff dinner and cocktails. If you’re into music, iconic venues include Madison Square Gardens, Radio City Music Hall and CBGB’s but there are hundreds of live music bars.
MORE IN STORE Big department stores slash their prices in January and even if you hate shopping, the American experience may change your mind
New York is beautiful in winter
– assistants are disconcertingly courteous. If you can’t face the commercialism of it all hit Chinatown for interesting knickknacks or fake Gucci. Williamsburg has some of New York’s best independent shops and the city is peppered with amazing vintage stores like the awesomely huge Jack’s on 5th Avenue.
NIGHT OWLS Grab a deli sandwich
THE BIG APPLE’S BIG FIVE
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The Yankee Stadium Baseball is part of the American psyche and it’s worth going to a game even if you’re not a fan. Times Square You’ve seen it in so many movies, the neon craziness of Times Square will be exciting by default. Get a picture with the naked cowboy. Empire State Building The 86th floor of Art Deco skyscraper, New York’s tallest building, offers killer views. Put Jay-Z on your iPod and gaze across the skyline. Statue of Liberty Iconic, historic and good for Facebook profiles, Lady Liberty is worth a look close-up so take the ferry over. Eat a deli sandwich Load it up, have mayo and mustard and wash down with a strong coffee.
Big name museums packed along ‘Museum Mile’ include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim and the Design Museum. Across the park is the American Museum of Natural History, with exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to cosmic pathways.
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Start your session early in a neighbourhood bar – found on nearly every street corner – where you’ll be sure to get chatting to a friendly New Yorker then head out to a club. For an all-night dance party in a secret location, check out BlkMarket Membership (Blkmarketmembership.com) or get your clubbing gear on for Cream (creamnyc.com). Galapagos in Williamsburg is a hip, free and hosts music, dance and performance art.
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NEED TO KNOW WHEN TO GO: Anytime. New York’s a year-round town GETTING THERE: British Airways, Virgin, Air Canada and many others fly direct from London to JFK, Newark or La Guardia airports. GETTING AROUND: Taxis are cheap, the subway and buses are even cheaper. VISA: Australians and New Zealanders do not need a visa but must fill in a visa waiver form ahead of travel. South Africans need a visa. CURRENCY: $USD. 1 GBP = 1.59 USD. LANGUAGE: English. GOING OUT: A beer costs $4. ACCOMMODATION: A night in a hostel costs £17, a night in a three star hotel costs £63. SEE: nycgo.com.
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A CRAICING GOOD TIME
Book a trip to Ireland for St Patrick’s Day 2011 for non-stop partying
Parades take place on March 17
o really experience the true craic of St Patrick’s Day, hop over to Ireland where the celebrations will be non-stop. There will be parades, entertainment, comedy, music and all-day drinking, so make sure you’re in a festive spirit. The occasion is in honour of the fifth-century patron saint of Ireland who was largely responsible for converting Ireland to Christianity.
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Get into the festival spirit
PULL A PINT Dublin is also Guinness’ spiritual home, and the best place in the world to sup its most famous export. While you’re there, learn how to pull a perfect pint of the gloopy black stuff, topped off with a creamy head, at the Guinness Storehouse. Then enjoy a drink in its dazzling 360-degree bar, which affords striking city views. Guinness’ advertising hall
of fame is also worth a look. It includes commercials that date back to 1929, not to mention that award-winning surfer ad. When you’ve got a taste for the black stuff, ensure you make the most of the lively bars on offer to truly experience the famous Irish spirit. » See tntmagazine.com or stpatricksfestival.ie for more info.
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St. Patrick’s Festival and Failte Ireland Dublin Regional Tourism Authority
It’s marked on March 17, however, the entertainment is spread over a week, attracting an international audience of more than one million. In 2011, from March 17-20, Dublin will be celebrating in style. There’ll be parades, street theatre, funfairs, live bands, art trails and stand-up comedians as some 4000 performers join the fun. It’s not just Dublin that will be getting into the spirit of things – towns and cities large will each be hosting their own celebrations.
Limerick is organising the impressive SkyFest, a spectacular fireworks display which will explode over the River Shannon, while in Galway you can watch or take part in the renowned walking parade. In Northern Ireland, Armagh and Downpatrick will be holding fun-filled events and you can take part in an annual walk around St Patrick’s Country. Cork will be going wild with excitement, with a fiesta of colours and flights of fancy; while Belfast becomes a captivating carnival city for the duration.
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