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Time for some winter sun?

Autumn is well and truly here, and I love it. Splashing in puddles, crunching through leaves and collecting conkers are the stuff childhood songs are made of, for good reason in my opinion. However, as I watch the rest of the Ocean View team shiver miserably in their welly boots, I am reminded that not everybody enjoys the colder months and that perhaps some sunnier reading material is in order! So, without further ado please let Ocean View take you on a cruise around the Carribbean... only an imaginary one, unfortunately, but it starts on page 42.

Whilst we would love to give every one of our readers a free cruise, unfortunately it’s slightly outside our budget! We can, however, offer a number of lucky readers little treats like gadgets, accessories, CDs and of course free subscriptions to Ocean View!

If you’re feeling energetic, or are at least in the mood to read about those who are, we’re kicking off this issue with one of the year’s most exciting yacht races, the bigger and better than ever Transat Jacques Vabre. The new course sounds very exciting - and challenging, so yachting fans will not want to miss this one!

As always, we’ve also got this month’s pick of recipes, gadgets to keep you connected whilst you’re on your travels and other stories to dip into. Relax, keep warm and enjoy your especially sunny Ocean View.

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OCEAN VIEW Interiors, Lifestyle, Food, Sailing, Cruising and so much more...

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Ocean View Magazine Managing Director/Publisher: Lee Mansfield lee@lifemediagroup.co.uk Commercial Director: Simon Skinner simon@lifemediagroup.co.uk Media Director/Advertising Sales: Linda Grace linda@lifemediagroup.co.uk Editor: Laura Knight laura@lifemediagroup.co.uk Editorial Design: Harriet Weston harriet@lifemediagroup.co.uk Accounts: Clare Fermor/ Amelia Wellings: clare@lifemediagroup.co.uk amelia@lifemediagroup.co.uk Subscriptions: subs@lifemediagroup.co.uk Published by: LMG SE LTD Park View House 19 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YD 01323 411601 Printed by: Gemini Press Unit A1 Dolphin Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6NZ 01273 464884 All material in this publication is strictly copyright and all rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. The views expressed in Ocean View Magazine do not necessarily represent the view of Life Media Group LTD. Every care is taken in compiling the contents but the publishers of Ocean View Magazine assume no reponsibilty for any damage, loss or injury arising from the participation in any offers, competitions or advertisment contained within Ocean View Magazine. All prices featured in Ocean View Magazine are correct at the time of going to press.

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Welcome: Discover what’s inside this issue of Ocean View, in which we’re celebrating summer and its bounties all year long Transat Jacques Vabre: On 3rd November, Le Havre’s famous Basin Paul Vatine will come alive as 45 teams muster for the historic 20th anniversary edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre: Spending It: Never lose track with the best connected gadgets for adventurous travellers Destination - Channel Islands: Just a short distance away, the Channel Islands offer a whole world of relaxation and enjoyment on our doorstep Recipes: Legendary fashion guru Gok Wan shares his trendy, tasty recipes Belize: Ocean View accompanies CruiseCritic.com’s Jodi Thompson on her tour of this Caribbean gem Motoring: Maarten Hoffmann reviews the Mercedes SL65 AMG Caribbean: Take our miniature tour of the Caribbean and sample just a few of its thousand delights Giveaways: Get your hands on some free goodies, courtesy of Ocean View!

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Be Special Be DeStineD for BaroS For 40 years, we have been dedicated to one single goal: making you happy!

You are special to us; we know you by name, not villa number. We are delighted to have you staying with us so we can attend to your desires and make your holiday special too. Come to Baros to celebrate the best there is; discover the Essence of the Maldives, and the holiday of your dreams!

info@baros.com . www.baros.com Baros Maldives is a small private coral island in the Indian Ocean ringed by a sun-kissed beach and a vibrant house-reef. The awardwinning boutique luxury resort is proud of a long and outstanding history of service excellence. Awards include the Traveller’s Choice by OCEAN TripAdvisor in 2013 as the Number 1 Hotel in Maldives, Number 8 Hotel in the World and Number 5 Hotel for Romance in theVIEW World539 as well as The Most Romantic Resort in the World by World Travel Awards 2013.

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A Race to Remember

On 3rd November, Le Havre’s famous Basin Paul Vatine will come alive as 45 teams muster for the historic 20th anniversary edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre: the two handed race across the Atlantic from the French port to Itajaí, Brazil

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he event is a defining highlight for the city of Le Havre and for the Mondelēz International Group, which join together as hosts from 25th October when the four classes - the MOD70 and Multi50 multihulls and IMOCA and Class 40 monohulls – gather, making ready for the 5400 miles course which takes the fleet, for the first time, to the new destination city of Itajaí in southern Brazil.

The race has attracted 45 teams of two co-skippers who between them represent 12 different nations across the four different classes.

The race starts on Sunday November 3rd under Le Havre’s famous cliffs of Saint Adresse, when all the classes race a coastal course to Etretat. From there, the course takes them direct, non-stop to Brazil. The Monohulls, that is 26 Class 40s and 10 IMOCAs, programme in their course direct for the finish line, whilst the six Multi50s and three MOD70s return temporarily to the Basin Paul Vatine to await their starts on November 5th and 8th respectively for the same 5,400 miles course.

The course offers a range of challenges right from the very opening miles, including the notorious escape from the Channel. There is then the passage across Biscay, which is bound never to be

“The City of Itajaí is relishing its new found role as finish port for the Transat Jacques Vabre and is set to lay on a spectacular welcome for the arriving teams and visitors, with a range exhibitions, shows, gastronomy displays, musical concerts and much more” easy in November, then it is down to the Canaries on to the vagaries of the ICTZ… or the Doldrums, as they are most usually known… then dealing with the St Helena high pressure area and the Bay of Rio de Janeiro, finally into waters which for most will be new as the final miles into Itajaí can be tricky too.

After race finishes previously in Colombia (Cartagena), Brazil (Salvador), Costa Rica (Puerto Limon), the Transat Jacques Vabre now returns to Brazil, but this time this finish is much further south in Itajaí, which will add interest to the

very end, since the weather patterns down the Brazilian coast are often difficult to decipher and use to best effect.

Jandir Belini, Mayor of Itajai said: “The state of Santa Catarina and the City of Itajaí are facing the sea and the maritime sector.

We are ready to welcome you all to the finish of the Transat Jacques Vabre with a big party. We expect more than 300,000 visitors to be there to welcome you.”

The City of Itajaí is relishing its new found role as finish port for the Transat Jacques Vabre and is set to lay on a spectacular welcome for the arriving teams and visitors, with a range exhibitions, shows, gastronomy displays, musical concerts and much more, running right through from November 16th to December 7th. The first crews are expected to finish around 19th November.

Among the most successful skippers, to take on this edition, is Jean-Pierre Dick who has won the IMOCA monohull division a remarkable three times, in 2003-2005 and 2011. He pairs up with the equally redoubtable Roland Jourdain who has won twice, in 1995 and 2001, but this time they will race a multihull, the MOD70 VirbacPaprec 70.

The entire field is richly laden with talent, including Vendée Globe winners François Gabart , Michel Desjoyeaux and Vincent

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Riou. There are multihull specialists such Yves Le Blévec in the Multi 50 with Kito de Pavant, Erwan Le Roux racing with the winner of the Solitaire du Figaro Yann Elies, Loïc Fequet, Gilles Lamiré or Lalou Roucayrol.

For those ten days, from 26 October to 3 November, Le Havre’s Basin Paul Vatine is completely transformed into an entertainment venue commensurate by the size and scale of this event, reflecting the interests of the sponsors, sailors and the city. Edouard Philippe, Deputy Mayor of Le Havre commented: “The Transat Jacques Vabre and Le Havre join in a nautical tradition of hospitality, a tradition that has also led to the emergence of a true Le Havre expertise. In terms of port activities it is a the leading French port for container traffic, and its natural situation with its marina as the most accessible on to the Bay of Seine and all the new opportunities which are presented by the Grand Paris project.

Le Havre, the maritime city, has all the components in place to become the flagship

maritime location on the Channel coast.

With all that in mind it is of course, with great pleasure, that Le Havre will once again host the Transat Jacques Vabre.”

Seminar hosts will include: Patrick Poivre d’Arvor, Véronique Massenot, Marc Pajot, Gilles Lapouge, Charles Berling, there is performance art with Kieff, Raynal, Flahault, Chambon and sailboat racing basin of the Eure and virtual racing, concerts all underpinned by the infectious Brazilian rhythms,. Not to forget coffee tasting with Jacques Vabre, right through to eco-educational workshops, which reflect the ongoing actions and initiatives for sustainable development taken by the city of Le Havre and the whole Jacques Vabre race community. Among the messages being developed are the building of a giant tree in wood, glass and steel “Arboat” symbolises a “tree of Shadows”, also there is the Coffee Made Happy programme run by Jacques Vabre, the brand Mondelēz International Group brand.

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Marketing Director Coffee Mondelēz said: “Since 1993, when this great race was established it has embodied the values of our company and of the Jacques Vabre brand: passion, authenticity, pleasure, commitment and taking things to a new level. As well as being a sporting adventure, the Transat Jacques Vabre is a human adventure that links France with the coffee countries, such as Colombia, Costa Rica, and Brazil. The race is a great opportunity to reconnect with coffee’s origins. Mondelēz International is the leader in the French market. It is with particular pleasure and great emotion that I find myself here today to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Transatlantic.”

“Take to the sea, act for the earth.”

Along with the sporting and the human challenge, the Transat Jacques Vabre is an eco-friendly event. Since 2007, effective measures have been put in place to limit and to offset its carbon footprint, making the event one that everyone can enjoy without being detrimental to the environment.

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Stay in Touch Never lose track with the best connected gadgets for adventurous travellers

The Garmin Dakota 20 is a rugged, palm-sized navigator combining touchscreen navigation, high-sensitivity GPS with HotFix® satellite prediction, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and microSD™ card slot in one affordable, power-packed punch. It comes with a built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. Adding more maps is easy with Garmin’s wide array of detailed topographic, Ordnance Survey®, marine charts and road maps. Garmin, £130. www.garmin.com

The Suunto Ambit 2 has integrated GPS with heart rate monitoring option, great for all outdoor sports. This is the GPS watch for explorers and athletes. It provides navigation, speed heart rate, altitude, weather conditions and features for running, biking and swimming. Packed in a glass fibre reinforced casing with a battery life of 16/50 hours, Ambit2 is ready for any adventure. Suunto, £360. www.suunto.com

Always drive with the latest map. Get to your destination faster with FREE Lifetime Maps. For the life of your product, you can download 4 or more full updates of the map on your device every year. Get the latest road information to help you make decisions en route. With access to up-to-date sources like TomTom Traffic, Speed Cameras, Trip Advisor, Yelp and Expedia, you’ll know what’s best for you.

TomTom, £249.99. www.tomtom.com

A revolution in sat nav for smartphones, GPS Navigation & Maps is effectively two great apps in one, with both online and offline turn-by-turn navigation and digital mapping, making it the ultimate travel app for smartphones. Maps are highly customisable with control over features such map display (style and zoom), routing, map matching and more. Skobbler, £1. www.skobbler.co.uk

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The Out&Back’s menu makes navigation simple. Its large colour transflective touch-screen allows for easy viewing and operation. Preloaded mapping content with key land features such as lakes, rivers, primary roads and key Points of Interest (POI), provides accurate situational awareness. Out&Back is also easy to customise, including a recording option that saves trails and routes allowing quick recall or sharing. Lowrance, £196.80. www.lowrance.com

The Garmin GPSMAP 4012 serves as your all-in-one “nerve centre” for the Garmin Marine Network. It has crisp, video-quality resolution on a large 30.7cm (12 in) XGA display as well as a worldwide, satelliteenhanced basemap. By connecting to the Garmin Marine Network, you can add sonar and radar. For even more enhanced features, you can add the optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® card.

Garmin, £1,999.99. www.garmin.com

ViewRanger is a mobile app that offers GPS navigation, mapping and useful location-based content - such as recommendations for good walks, places to stay or things to see. It is possible to plan, plot, navigate, track, locate, record, be guided, analyse and share your outdoor adventures using ViewRanger, which is available for Apple, Android, and Symbian phones and tablets. ViewRanger, FREE. www.viewranger.com

The CoPilot phone app has detailed street maps that are stored onboard your phone, so there’s no need to worry about being left stranded without navigation in remote locations or data roaming charges when you travel abroad. It’s the ideal navigation app that perfectly compliments your phone, guiding you to wherever you need to go via your best route.

CoPilot, from £19.99. www.copilotlive.com

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The Perfect Escape

For an enchanting holiday, 75 miles from the south of Weymouth and less than 30 miles west of the Normandy coast in France, look no further than the second largest Channel Island, Guernsey.

A haven for wildlife; the great outdoors beckons you to explore the beautiful beaches, rugged coastline and neighbouring Bailiwick islands.

Guernsey is only 30 square miles, making it the perfect location to try out a number of activities. For curious travellers, discover cliff paths meandering through wild flowers, secret coves and historical forts; a reminder of the island’s interesting heritage. View the island from the sea on an exhilarating rib voyage or clamber over rocks in a coasteering adventure. If an action-packed holiday isn’t what you’re looking for, slow down to the pace of island life and indulge in a spot of VAT free shopping in the pretty town of St Peter Port or sit back and enjoy the locally caught seafood.

After a day out and about, return to the beautiful 4* Fermain Valley Hotel, located above Fermain Bay, a delightful hidden pebble beach. Savour locally inspired dishes in The Valley Restaurant, a holder of two AA Rosettes or choose from delicious fusion dishes and an array of cocktails in The Rock Garden, a vibrant bar and restaurant. With only 45 stylish bedrooms, the hotel is a peaceful setting to relax and admire the view.

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The stunning 4 star Fermain Valley Hotel nestled in Guernsey’s prettiest valley, perched above the south coast cliffs is just a short walk up from Fermain Bay The hotel can also help you plan days out to neighbouring islands, Herm and Sark.

Once the courtesy bus has dropped you at the harbour, go in search of one of Britain’s best beaches, Herm’s very own Shell Beach or take a horse and carriage ride around Sark and feel like you have stepped back in time.

If you wish to discover more of the Channel Islands, stay in the boutique 4* Braye Beach Hotel on Alderney. The only luxury hotel on the island, you will be attended to by friendly and helpful staff allowing you to unwind completely. Easily accessible from Guernsey by air or sea, the island is pure paradise.

Experience both islands in one holiday on a twin island break which includes three nights bed and breakfast at Fermain Valley Hotel in Guernsey including dinner on one evening and two nights bed and breakfast at Braye Beach Hotel, Alderney including dinner one evening, inter-island flights and transfers to and from the airport.

For a holiday with a difference, warm hospitality and a flight time of under an hour away from the UK, create everlasting memories in two exquisite settings.

To enquire about special rates or twin island packages, please phone hotel reservations on 0800 316 0314 or email reservations@vistahotels.co.uk www.fermainvalley.com www.brayebeach.com

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So Close, So Different Just a short distance away, the Channel Islands offer a whole world of relaxation and enjoyment on our doorstep

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The Channel Islands offer a peaceful escape from the stresses of modern life all year around. The islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark and Hern share a warm climate, welcoming inhabitants and a rich natural heritage of wild flowers, tranquil green spaces and remarkable birds; miles of soft golden sands and sheltered crescent bays. There are active pursuits such as walking, cycling, fishing and sailing and a fascinating 5000 year history written into the Channel Islands’ landscape and architecture.

Alderney is ideal if you like to travel your own way. Stay comfortably in various

accommodation choices: luxury privatelyowned hotels, delightful guesthouses, cosy self-catering establishments or even Fort Clonque (owned by The Landmark Trust). Lovers of camping will find sites to enjoy just dunes away from the beach, and wherever you stay you can enjoy gastronomic fresh seafood feasts through to pub BBQ’s and homemade sandwiches.

This northernmost point of the Channel Islands offers peaceful relaxation and invigorating leisure throughout the year.

Although it’s just one and a half miles wide by three miles long, it is packed with charm and holidaymakers enjoy the familiarity

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of England with a dash of French style, absorbing history combined with enjoyable indulgence.

Like Guernsey and Jersey, the island enjoys a mild climate and independence, with its own government and a fledgling off-shore finance and e-commerce sector.

Guernsey is second-largest of the several Channel Islands located 30 miles west of France’s coast of Normandy and 75 miles south of Weymouth on the south coast of England.

At the beginning of steam navigation, the island developed into a hugely popular British holiday destination, due to its climate – warmer and sunnier than the UK- its beautiful beaches, rugged coastline and pastoral scenery that includes the handsome and much-prized Guernsey dairy cows. More recently, the delightful setting and the island’s tax benefits have attracted large numbers of off-island Brits to settle there. While its status is of a British Crown Dependency, the islanders have a good deal of independence, and most visibly to tourists, Guernsey has its own coins, banknotes and stamps.

The Channel Islands became a part of the Duchy of Normandy (France) in 933 A.D., but after the Battle of Hastings in 1066, when the Dukes of Normandy became the Kings of England, the island became English property. When the English monarchy was restored, the islands did not revert to the French, though there were attempts to make them do so!

During modem times, Guernsey’s most difficult period came during World War II, when the British government stated that it would not protect the Channel Islands from invasion and then gave the population a few days to decide to stay or leave.

The Germans, who came to occupy the islands, stayed almost five years; by the occupation’s end, the local population and the German soldiers were virtually starving.

The Channel Islands were finally liberated some 11 months after the Normandy

North coast walkers at Bonne Nuit, St John, Jersey

St Peter Port seafront at dusk with Victoria Marina in forefront

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The German occupation left many sites that can be visited today, including fortifications, an underground military hospital and an occupation museum.

St. Peter Port, the principal town on the island of Guernsey, is a town that beckons visitors down winding streets and leafy alleys, yet its signature landmark -- a fortified castle that sits atop a promontory jutting out into the harbour -- is notable for its more imposing mien.

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into the countryside and along the coastline for short walks and scenic views. For a perfect ending to a day ashore, have a glass of wine or English afternoon tea while gazing out to sea.

Three miles off the coast of Guernsey, Herm island is the perfect place to stay for a truly relaxing island holiday and is ideal for families and anyone wanting to get away from it all! This veritable paradise island offers beautiful, unspoilt beaches and a safe, clean pollution-free environment. There are no cars, no crowds and definitely no stress.

You can visit Herm for the day or, better still, choose to stay, where despite the island’s tiny area, there is a variety of accommodation designed to suit all tastes.

You could opt to stay in a comfortable self catering cottage, allowing you to sample island life while still giving you the freedom

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to come and go as you please. Or perhaps you fancy spending your relaxing break pampered at The White House Hotel, where there are no telephones, televisions or clocks!

Enjoy well-appointed bedrooms, an excellent restaurant and outstanding sea views. Alternatively you can camp on Herm Island in one of the modern, well-equipped family size tents or choose to pitch your own tent. The campsite boasts glorious views across to Sark and the French coast.

The isle of Sark is the fourth smallest of the islands, located in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, population of only 600, its own set of laws based on Norman law and its own parliament.

You can get a small ferry from St Peter Port, Guernsey to Sark in just under 45 minutes. When you get to the island it is

a car-free zone, where the only vehicles allowed are tractors, bikes or horses drawn carriages. The pace of life is relaxed, it’s a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday world, an ideal hideaway to get away from it all.

The best way to experience Sark is by bike or horse drawn carriage, which you can rent on the island, you will discover hidden gems including La Seigneurie, the Venus Pool and Adonis Pool, both natural swimming pools whose waters are refreshed at high tide.

The views from the coastal headlands are impressive, butterflies, birds and a variety of flowers set against the secluded beaches.

Teaming with marine life and clear water, Sark attracts naturalist and fishermen who enjoy peaceful days on the rocks.

At night Sark becomes a sanctuary for star gazers. In January 2011, Sark was designated the first Dark Sky Island Community in the world. This recognises that Sark is sufficiently clear of light pollution to allow thousands of bright stars visible with the naked eye, so there’s no need to bring your telescope.

The amazing coastal scenery of Sark has become the set of many televison programmes including An Island Parish which follows the Anglican priest and Methodist minister of the island and the detective series, Bergerac, staring John Nettles.

There is something for everyone in Sark, but whatever your age you will be captivated by the charming views and the brilliant colouring of the land and seascape.

If you are looking for a tranquility, spending your days swimming or walking the many coastal pathways, lush with wildflowers and insects, Sark is the place to stay.

There is a wide range of accommodation available, from award-winning hotels and restaurants, to self-catering and campsites and if you do choose to stay in one of the many accommodations there is one essential piece of kit you will need....a torch. www.visitchannelislands.com

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The Waterside is a waterfront hotel in Eastbourne with stunning sea views. All of our individually styled rooms afford you complete comfort, with our more extravagant suites offering a choice of Jacuzzi, sea view bathtub or an in-room telescope for late night star-gazing.

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Legendary fashion guru Gok Wan shares his trendy, tasty recipes

10-Minute Noodles Amidst our hectic modern lives, it is easy to put a dinner date in the diary and then completely forget about it until an hour before your guests are due to arrive. With nothing in the fridge apart from half a bottle of wine, you begin wondering how you can dress up a takeaway as a home-cooked meal.

Well, fear not, as here is a recipe that delivers maximum flavour using only long-lasting store-cupboard basics and which will be ready in under half an hour.

SERVES 4 2 tbsp rice bran oil or vegetable oil 300g frozen prawns 1 red onion, peeled and roughly sliced into thin wedges 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped a 3cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely diced 2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and finely sliced (leave in the seeds if you prefer it hotter) 80g frozen broad beans 80g frozen peas 80g drained water chestnuts, roughly chopped 350g straight-to-wok thick udon noodles 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 2 tsp fish sauce lime juice, to serve optional: sweet chilli sauce, to serve Heat half of the oil in a wok over a medium to high heat. When hot, add the prawns and fry for 2–3 minutes, stirring every now and then, until they have defrosted and turned a delicious coral colour (they won’t be fully cooked at this point). Tip the prawns on to a plate and wipe your wok clean with kitchen roll. Heat the remaining oil in the wok over a medium to high heat. Once hot, fry the onion for 1 minute before adding the garlic, ginger and chillies. Stir-fry for a further minute and then return the half-cooked prawns to the wok. Heat through for 1–2 minutes and then add the beans and peas. Stir-fry the whole lot for a further 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.

Add the remaining ingredients apart from the lime juice and sweet chilli sauce and toss together until well combined. Don’t even mess around plating up this dish, just place the wok in the middle of the table with the lime wedges and chilli sauce, if using, alongside and revel in the eating-induced silence that is sure to fall over your friends.

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Duck and Wasabi Coleslaw Buns I’m a self-confessed bun junkie. Little parcels stuffed full of goodies remind me of my childhood. Most Sundays you’d find my whole family packed into my auntie’s restaurant, chowing down bun after bun. Asian buns are the equivalent of the English sandwich and this is my fiery take on everyone’s favourite salad, coleslaw.

“Asian buns are the equivalent of the English sandwich and this is my fiery take on everyone’s favourite salad, coleslaw”

SERVES 4 4 skinless duck legs 6 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 heaped tbsp light mayonnaise 2 tsp wasabi 1 tsp rice wine vinegar 400g white cabbage, cored and finely shredded 2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped (leave the seeds in if you prefer it hotter) 4 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced 2 carrots, peeled and finely sliced into matchsticks ½cucumber, peeled, deseeded and finely diced 1 x quantity of steamed buns to serve

Preheat the oven to 190°C/375˚F/Gas mark 5. Cover the duck legs as thoroughly as possible with half of the hoisin sauce. Place the coated legs on a baking tray lined with baking paper and cook in the oven for 25 minutes, by which time they should have darkened slightly in colour and be completely cooked through. Remove from the oven and leave to cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, mix together the mayonnaise, wasabi and vinegar. The mayonnaise should turn a satisfying light green colour. Place the shredded cabbage, chillies, spring onions and carrots in a bowl. Dollop on the fiery mayonnaise and mix until all of the vegetables are lightly coated.

Use your fingers or a couple of forks to pull the meat from the duck legs.

Fill the buns with duck, coleslaw, cucumber and the remaining hoisin sauce. It will get messy.

OPPOSITE: Duck and Wasabi Coleslaw Buns

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Mango and Lemon Grass Sorbet What could be more refreshing than a mango sorbet at the end of a summer’s evening meal?

I’ll tell you what: a mango and lemon grass sorbet! The lemon grass ekes out a few more percentiles of delicious mango flavour. YUM.

SERVES 8 250ml water 4 stalks of lemon grass, outside husk removed, halved and bashed zest of 3 limes 300g caster sugar 5 ripe mangoes, peeled and stoned

Pour the water into a saucepan and add the bashed lemon grass, lime zest and sugar. Bring the mixture to the boil, stirring a couple of times along the way, until all of the caster sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and leave the mixture to infuse for at least 2 hours. Roughly dice the mangoes and place in a blender.

Sieve the infused sugar syrup over the mango pieces and blitz the mixture to a purée. Discard the lemon grass and lime zest.

Pour the liquid into a container with a lid and freeze for a minimum of 6 hours, or preferably overnight. Serve scoops of your refreshing sorbet with glasses of Champagne for a decadently delicious dessert.

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Beautiful Belize

Ocean View accompanies CruiseCritic.com’s Jodi Thompson on her tour of this Caribbean gem

Even including the numerous small islands off the coast, known as cayes, Belize is the second smallest country in Central America after El Salvador. A nature-lover’s paradise, more than half of the mainland is covered with dense forests, and as a strong advocate of environmental protection, the government has set aside approximately 20 percent of its land as nature reserves.

Belize is well known for being a touristfriendly, reasonably-priced destination, offering some of the best diving in the Caribbean. It also continues to increase in popularity as a cruise destination and is often included as one of the ports of call on Western Caribbean itineraries.

Diving is Belize’s main claim to fame due to an almost unbroken line of reefs and cayes extending for 150 miles along its coast, that make up the longest reef system in the western hemisphere (and the second longest in the world). While many cayes are tiny and uninhabited, some like Ambergris Caye are sufficiently large to have built resorts that attract divers from around the world.

In ancient times, the Mayans believed that caves were the “underworld” and were revered as sacred places. Options for exploring the network of caves include tubing or by kayak or canoe. Some of the tubing is at a place known as “Jungle Paw,” where they float

“Diving is Belize’s main claim to fame due to an almost unbroken line of reefs and cayes extending for 150 miles along its coast that make up the longest reef system in the western hemisphere” through a series of caves in an inner tube which lasts about two hours.

Several important Mayan sites on the mainland, such as Altun Ha and Xunantunich, make for excellent day trips and are included on shore excursions by most cruise ships. As a matter of fact, Belize has the highest concentration of Mayan sites of all the countries in Central America.

Among the best of Belize’s Mayan sites is Altun Ha, a heavily excavated site that is a convenient day trip out of the city. Once a major trading and ceremonial centre, it consists of several impressive temples and tombs, highlighted by the Temple of the

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Masonry Altars. Another important site is Xunantunich, located near the Guatemalan border, that can only be reached by crossing the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry.

Situated here are six major plazas, ringed by more than 25 temples and palaces; largest of the remaining temples is Il Castilo which is worth climbing for the spectacular panoramic view from the top.

For the ultimate in R&R at the beach, head to Caye Caulker, a 45-minute ferry ride from the Marine Terminal. Just five miles long and one mile wide, laid-back Caye Caulker is ideal for sun worshipping on one of its gorgeous beaches. There are no cars here so everyone rides around either in golf carts or on bicycles which can be rented by the hour or for the day. Divers can hop boats that go out to the barrier reef just 10 minutes away.

Number one on the hit parade of favourite outdoor activities due to the astounding sites along the barrier reef. Some of the best dive sites lie just off Ambergris Caye.

Charter operators offer day trips that include transportation. However, you get to Ambergris Caye, head for the main town of San Pedro, where many of the dive operators are clustered. For a list of local dive shops see Diving on Ambergris Caye. A favourite snorkelling area is known as Shark Ray Alley (one hour by speedboat from San Pedro) where it’s possible to get “up close and personal” (petting is permitted) with nurse sharks and sting rays. Hol Chan Marine Reserve is a three-square-mile dive site.

The Belize Zoo has more than 125 animals, all native to Belize, and the islands are a birder’s delight as Belize is home to more than 500 different species from toucans to egrets.

Two highly recommended ways to encounter birdlife is on a guided boat trip to the Little Guana Caye Bird Sanctuary and the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. www.cruisecritic.com

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Belize is known for its natural, unspoiled beauty and welcoming people, and Victoria House is the perfect location to experience all of this while visiting Ambergris Caye.

Set amongst lush, tropical gardens and overlooking the barrier reef, less than a mile offshore, the ambiance is one of relaxation, privacy and understated, barefoot luxury.

If adventure beckons you, excursions and adventures are offered daily. Day trips to the Great Blue Hole, jungle-shrouded Mayan archaeological sites or cave-tubing tours may be easily arranged on-site at the Fantasea Watersports diveshop, and most trips leave from our own private dock.

Likewise, half day or whole day diving, snorkelling or fishing excursions are offered.

We work with some of the best guides on the island and if fishing is your thing you may be bringing home dinner or poling after the abundant bonefish that inhabit the quiet waters on the lee of the island.

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Test Drive Maarten Hoffmann reviews the Mercedes SL65 AMG

Mercedes Benz is a word synonymous with quality, style and performance and having owned many of them in my time, I heartly approve of Stuttgart’s efforts. I had a glorious 250SE and a SL500 from the 70’s of which l have fond memories – not quite so of the hugely collectable 540K that l once parked in a Paris underground car park that flooded – that car now would be worth £8 million – l think l feel a little faint!

It has to be said that a few years back, Mercedes had been let down a tad on reliability and dealer service according to statistics but l can attest that these problems no longer exist and the range of models and level of service have never been better. Then, be still my beating heart, Mercedes call and ask if l would like to join them at Mercedes Benz World and try out their new jet fighter – the SL65 AMG. I thought about this for 1.2 seconds and then made my way out of the door like a scalded cat and left considerable rubber on the driveway.

I arrive in Weybridge to the home of the old Brooklands Track, now replaced with Mercs own much smaller track and after the customary effuse greeting from their professional staff, before l know it, Charles has tossed me the keys and casually mentioned that when l got tired of the roads l could take to the track! I might have died and gone to heaven.

“It looks beautiful, smells beautiful and you just know that this twin turbo 6.0 litre V12 is about to try to rip your face off”

The SL has always been a beautiful car, right from birth in 1954 and derives from the German Sport Leicht or Sport Lightweight and the moniker was first applied to the gorgeous 300SL Gullwing.

AMG is Mercedes tuning division and it’s always a good sign when you see that badge but in this instance they have excelled. It looks beautiful, smells beautiful and you just know that this twin turbo 6.0 litre V12 is about to try to rip your face off. Pulling out onto the A3, l am enamoured by the superb leather seats, the air scarf that wafts warm air on my neck and the quiet threat that emanates from the burbling hunk of metal under the bonnet.

To be honest, the A3 went past in a blur,

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as all 621bhp was unleashed by my right foot and the smooth rapidity of the 7-speed auto is astonishing. 60mph came in less than 4 seconds, 125mph in 11 seconds and warp speed a second or two later. This is a very dangerous car as the speed comes on so fast and so smoothly that by the time you’ve noticed, you’re in front of the beak and facing 6 months! I think I’m in love.

It purrs along at traffic speed in near total silence and with the manners of an 18th Courtesan, ensuring that you are lured into a false sense of security. But one irreverent blip of the pedal and your world turns upside down. The traction control light can easily be made to introduce itself at 80mph. In the dry!

With little effort!

The cars profile and huge rubber at each corner means that there is zero roll in corners and just to ensure you feel tip top to push on, the seat bolsters electronically squeeze you into the seat as you put the power on. Not sure l like that, as it is very disconcerting but

“The remarkable grip seems to defy the laws of physics”

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it certainly works to fix you to the seat back.

It seems churlish to mention fuel economy but you will struggle to better 20mpg in real world driving but honestly, if you have just forked out £168,285 in cold blood, l doubt you give a monkeys about the cost of the fuel but at full Autobahn tilt, the number of stops to fill would get old quite quickly.

The folding roof is a piece of engineering art in itself and there is very little wind noise and although the stowed roof limits the luggage space, it’ll do an overnight for two quite comfortably. I sat there for a few minutes pressing the roof up and down and watched in awe at what is an engineering ballet performance like no other.

Enough said, now back through the gates and into the track control area awaiting my clearance to wring the neck out of it. The waved hand appears and l let it rip and l have

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to say that to a petrol head, this is about as much fun as you can have with your trousers on. Doesn’t matter what speed you take the corner, it refuses to under steer with the traction control ensuring the rear doesn’t step out and it has such remarkable grip, that it seems to defy the laws of physics.

The balance and sheer devastating brute force is a thing to behold and just goes to prove that decade after decade, the Germans are the finest automobiles manufacturers on the planet and by this example, they will remain aloft for many years to come.

Now becalmed with the behemoth powered down in the car park, l must say that as awesome as this thing is, it would be difficult to justify an increase of £84,000 over the ‘standard’ 4.7 V8 SL500 that offers almost everything you get in the 65, bar the top end acceleration and a bit of grunt – that’s 50%

more and it will be a rare breed that parts with that wad, but whichever one you choose, sell the kids, rent out the wife, flog a kidney or mortgage your granny, but BUY one of these or at the very least, drive one of these before you die. You’ll thank me!

TECHNICAL STUFF: Price: £168.250.oo Speed: 0-60 4.0 secs Top: 155mph (limited) Power: 621bhp Economy: 24.4mpg

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A Slice of Paradise Take our miniature tour of the Caribbean and sample just a few of its thousand delights

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If you want to: soak up the sun Then you might want to try Trinidad and nearby Tobago. With a lively party scene and annual carnival celebration, the air of festivity never really leaves these Trinidad, whilst Tobago offers smaller, quieter beaches but an equally uplifting atmosphere.

Anguilla could have written the book on idyllic beaches and although the island is tiny, its local culture is big on friendliness, so you’re sure of a warm welcome as well

as warm sands! Also boasting rich heritage and small but perfectly formed beaches, Antigua is perfect for those looking to supplement their sunbathing with a couple of interesting daytrips.

The ultimate last word in beach holidays, Aruba is hot, dry, and populated with very little other than huge world-class resorts.

A huge variety of restaurants and bars with familiar options for those who don’t like feeling too far from home, even when they’re on the other side of the world, Aruba is the place for ultimate relaxation.

If you want to: experience the motion of the ocean Tiny but packed with things to do, Bonaire is renowned with divers for spectacular sights close to the shore; the forty islands, grouped into the British Virgin Islands, are excellent for yachters and divers, with a glamorous social centre in the main island of Tortola. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are a mellow network of islands dotted with rainforest and ringed by gorgeous beaches, best discovered by catching rides on tourist-

“Virgin Islands are excellent for yachters and divers, with a glamorous social centre in the main island of Tortola”

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friendly fishing boats or perhaps chartering your own. All are known for the beauty of their sea and the ease of exploring it, but all feature plenty of fascinating sights on land too.

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If you want to: get back to nature Hikers and ramblers are sure to enjoy Martinique, with predominantly tourist-free paths to far-flung, isolated beaches that take walkers through the island’s best natural views.

The Turks and Caicos islands are the perfect secluded destination, yet almost undiscovered by the tourism trade and despite the popularity of its dive sites, they never seem to be busy!

For the few not visiting the Caribbean for its beaches, Dominica offers the spectacular rainforest peaks and valleys, secluded waterfalls and other hidden delights.

St Lucia offers a perfect balance of lush

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ith thousands of destinations across hundreds of islands, reefs and quays to choose from, choosing an area of the Caribbean to visit can be a challenge! Different holidaymakers have different priorities, so here are our suggestions depending on the type of break you fancy. Don’t count any out for budget reasons – changes to flight routes and frequency means that some Caribbean spots are lowering their prices to bring in more tourist. There are some amazing last minute deals available, opening Carribean holidays up to all budgets.

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forests, hills and valleys to explore, stunning beaches with well-populated resorts and visitors from the world over – a compromise without drawbacks for the family with varied needs or for the nature-loving walker who also wants a relaxing break.

If you want to… get a taste of local life Home to the beautiful and historical harbour city of Willemstad, Curaçao is a mid-sized island which also has pretty beaches for a day’s bathing and isn’t too focused on tourists.

The dual Dutch and French cultures of StMartin/Sint Maarten make for a very lively island with varied experiences of all cultural and gastronomic sorts, with options to suit all tastes and budgets.

Grenada is a small ex-British colony – easily guessed from the name of the

capital, St George’s – with inviting small beaches and hills covered in rainforest, plus a friendly local culture. It’s a wonderful location for shopping for souvenirs, and forming some of the memories that will be the very best things you take home. Fort George itself is not to be missed!

Why not visit the Mona monkeys that live near Grand Etang National Park or take advantage of Grenada’s topography, and work up a sweat hiking to one of the island’s many waterfalls before cooling off with a relaxing swim in chilled waters? Water taxis are also available to take you to the nearby Grand Anse Beach, which is famous worldwide for its surprisingly secluded beauty and for the restaurants that surround it.

The French island of Guadeloupe combines the lure of beautiful tropical

Snorklers With Starfish, St. John, US Virgin Islands

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Cuba

Horseback Riding, St Maarten

“For the true taste of the Caribbean, where can rival Cuba? The huge island is home to fascinating urban life” Grenada

beaches with a reputation for incredible local food.

Those keen on learning and exploration will value a trip to Haiti, with its rich African culture and challenging recent history.

For the true taste of the Caribbean, where can rival Cuba? The huge island is home to fascinating urban life, a world-famous music scene, quintessentially local cuisine and enough fascinating sights for endless exploration.

For those who have trouble making up their minds…

The Cayman islands are a tourist-friendly, hassle-free holiday destinations where you can laze on a beach, swim with stingrays and have your picture taken with turtles in an afternoon.

Arguably the most famous Caribbean destination, Jamaica is preserved as an example of Caribbean culture, food, drink and music. Tourists are also made welcome in Barbados, a neat and friendly island packed with resorts and particularly well

suited to surfers, sunbathers and those on a budget who wish to sample as much as they can of what the Caribbean has to offer.

A large and predominantly Hispanic country, the Dominican Republic is home to stunning resorts and beaches which offer everything a visitor to the Caribbean could ask for. Colonial history is also laid out at tourists’ fingertips and, inland, interesting terrain makes the island a challenge for walkers too.

Those seeking peace…

A final thought: Caribbean hotel group, Elite Island Resorts, is said to be introducing mobile phone free zones and beaches at all of its resorts, to enforce relaxation for those who find it hard to switch off. The Grenadines play host to specific ‘digital detox’ holidays, where checking calls and emails are strictly forbidden. With so much to do and see, though, it’s hard to imagine you’ll find time to glance at your phone in the sumptuous Carribean. www.caribbean.co.uk

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Stay Warm This Winter

The beautiful Caribbean home, of the safe, unspoilt island of Grenada, is being offered for the very first time over Christmas and New Year. Plus, other Winter/Spring dates are also available.

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For more information visit: www.madame-jardin.com or call Scott at Travel Options on 01903 700 800

‘Madame Jardin’ has 5 king-size double/twin en suite bedrooms all with ceilling fans, A/C, balconies and sea views. There is a large pool, a BBQ and the lush tropical garden leads down to a stunning sandy beach.

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C900 WORLDTIMER £1575

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C3 MALVERN CHRONOGRAPH MK II £215 The quintessential Englishness of the C3 was inspired by the grace of vintage Aston Martin race cars – creating a stylish blend of power, performance and design. The chronograph eyes express the watch’s motoring heritage while the one-piece optic white dial adds a contemporary touch to a design classic.

C1000 TYPHOON FGR4 £1,500 Taking off to an ecstatic response from aviation watch enthusiasts, the powerful styling of the C1000 is set to be a cult classic. Christopher Ward’s most technically sophisticated aviation watch is inspired by one of the most advanced military aircraft in the world, the RAF’s multi-role combat fighter, the FGR4 Typhoon. Powered by a modified version of ETA’s 7750 chronograph movement, it is also the company’s first use of a high-tech ceramic case.

C8 REGULATOR £1,025 Its retro looks make it eye-catchingly stylish but this specialist aviation watch is also fascinating to use. The most important hand, the minute hand, is centrally located, whilst the hours and seconds can be read from the two sub-dials which are established at the bi-polar points of the dial in traditional fashion. The Old Radium SuperLuminovaTM finish of the hands and indexes adds to the military feel of the watches as does the aviation theme of the over-sized crown and the superb distressed vintage leather strap.

C9 HARRISON JUMPING HOUR MKII £1,850 For the Jumping Hour Mark II, Christopher Ward have further refined the original, ingenious adaptation of ETA’s 2824-2 movement to produce what, in the Master Watchmaker’s own words, is ‘probably the most precise jumping hour movement the world has yet seen’, and a true collectors’ piece. This special 18ct solid rose gold bezel version is a Limited Edition of just 250.

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BELISAMA, RANGE FROM £575 The Belisama watch delivers a sparkling expression of style, sophistication and elegance. From the design’s subtle homage to the iconic Cartier ‘Tank’ to the luxury of the 30 Top wesselton, full-cut, diamonds that sit majestically on the outer bezel of the case, the Belisama is simply style on the wrist.

W11 AMELIA, £299 Created in 2012 in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s last flight – the beautifully crafted Amelia watch takes flight with two new colour adaptations this autumn. In Almond or Pale Rose, reflecting the season’s trend for metallic tones, the colour options provide exceptional versatility in complementing a range of wardrobe colours.

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EMILY, £175 The Emily’s vintage-inspired styling gives timeless elegance to complement any outfit or occasion, especially in the contemporary twist of the Italian leather double strap and the subtle sparkle of its 30 white diamonds.

W61 TRIDENT, £450 This stunning scaled-down version of Christopher Ward’s iconic W60 Trident is equally at home in the ocean depths as it is at any high class social occasion – a beautiful watch with a range of smaller sized bracelets and strap options, perfectly fitted to even the slimmest of wrists.

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Gok’s Wok

In his brand new book, Gok Wan shares his favourite recipes for fresh and healthy meals - inspired by the flavours of Asia Gok’s recipes draw influence from the East.

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The Lifeboat: Courage on Our Coasts This is a simple story of a voluntary rescue service, of men and women happy to race to the assistance of strangers at all hours of day or night should ever the need arise Publisher: Anova Books Publication Date: 03 October 2013 ISBN: 9781844862177 Price: £14.88

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