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AUTUMN 2016

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The single largest piece of feedback we receive on how to improve the airport is to increase the number of destinations served, and therefore it gives me great pleasure to confirm that both Munich and Lyon are now being served year round by Flybe, whilst Ibiza will be served by Thomson Holidays for summer 2017. These routes build upon our exciting new routes previously announced this year with bmi regional, KLM, Aer Lingus and Volotea.

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In total Southampton will now serve over 40 destinations across the UK and Europe including our extensive range of ski destinations for this winter.

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Finally our Priority Lounge now offers a significantly improved range of food for all times of the day from breakfast to evening.

There has never been a better time to prebook the lounge or visit the lounge on the day to give the start of your journey an extra special feel.

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Dave Lees. MD at Southampton Airport.

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Destinations

Worldwide

6 News

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Ski holidays

26 Flying further

7 New routes

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Last minute sun

Hampshire Highlights

8 Destination map

22 Channel Islands

38 Distilleries

10 Priority journey

24 Cruise news

40 Kids corner

10 Breeze awards

28 Family getaways

40 Hampshire events

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E: breeze@themarketing-collective.com Editor: Jo Andrews Feature Editors: Samantha Fawcett & Laura Reynolds Sales: Jo Andrews & Louise Collins Layout & Design: Tina Scahill Southampton Airport Information Centre: 0844 481 7777 Marketing Department: Vicky Parkes T: 023 8062 7274 Vicky_Parkes@Southamptonairport.com. Southampton Airport, Wide Lane, Southampton, SO18 2NL southamptonairport.com Printed by Stephens & George, Merthyr Tydfil.

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Airport news We constantly strive to achieve excellence in all that we do within the airport as well as with our partnerships and within our local community.

Take a look at what we’ve been up to lately.

Charity of the Year

Southampton Airport does Strictly When two of our wonderful employees were chosen to dance in ‘Southampton Does Strictly’ for our Charity of the Year, Where There’s a Will, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to check out their moves.

Watch them dancing around on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/souairport Good luck to Holly Harvey and Paul Nicholl as they go head to head with other contestants to battle it out to win the Glitter Ball and raise funds for Where There’s a Will.

2016 Runway Run

Flybe has announced that its popular sun routes to Alicante, Faro and Malaga from Southampton will continue operating as part of its 2016- 2017 winter schedule offering a choice of up to seven flights a week!

Seats are available for booking now at www.southamptonairport.com/flybe for travel between October 2016 – March 2017 with one way fares from £49.99.

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More than 400 runners took to Southampton Airport’s runway at sunrise on Sunday 26th June for the 5K Runway Run to raise money for charity.

This year the Runway Run raised funds for Where There’s a Will, a local Southampton charity which supports patients, as well as their family and friends, whilst they are on the General Intensive Care Unit (GICU) at Southampton General Hospital. So far the run has raised £8,000 with more donations still to come in!

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Our worldwide flights via Amsterdam with KLM have begun! The new route launched on May 16th and we won Anna Aero’s prestigious ‘Cake of the Week’ award for our route launch cake.

KLM is now offering flights to Miami and Colombo from Amsterdam, check out where you can go today: www.klm.co.uk

Would you like to see yourself in the next issue of Breeze?

Take a photo of yourself on holiday with the Breeze magazine for your chance

to win an Airport Bear. Use the hashtag #BreezeThrough on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and you could be in the Winter issue.

Changes are coming

The existing free pick-up and drop-off area at Southampton Airport is moving. For more information please visit our website.

Welcome to the UK Volotea

We are officially the first airport in the UK to offer scheduled flights with Volotea. You can now fly to Majorca with Volotea twice a week throughout summer on Wednesdays and Sundays with prices starting from just £21.99!

Woah, we’re going to Ibiza!

Thomson have announced that they will be flying to Ibiza starting May 2017. There will be a range of packages on offer including family holidays and Thomson’s 5T Sensatori resorts. Seat only options will also be available and all packages can be booked at www.thomson.co.uk www.southamptonairport.com

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Southampton Airport seasonal routes and frequency: Destination

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La Rochelle Leeds-Bradford Limoges Lyon Malaga Manchester Munich Nantes Newcastle Palma Paris Perpignan

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Staff at the airport who travel the extra mile At Southampton Airport we pride ourselves on helping to make our passenger’s journey as easy as possible.

Our Breeze Through Awards recognise and reward those staff who go the extra mile.

March - Valerie and Ben - Flybe Valarie and Ben recently received fantastic feedback regarding the service they provided to a nervous passenger: “Absolutely the best care I have received from flight crew. Kind and professional. She noticed my nervousness at flying and went out of her way to make me feel secure. This has been one of the absolute best flight experiences I have ever had … Valerie and Ben are an absolute credit to the airline.”

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April – Lauren Cashman – Flybe When a passenger became ill on a flight in April, Lauren ensured that she was taken care of until the flight landed at Southampton and the ambulance had arrived and confirmed she was okay. Lauren was still worried about the passenger having to get a train on her own so went with her on the journey to ensure that she reached her friend in Winchester okay. Fantastic work Lauren!

May – Paul Abbott Even though it was his sons 1st birthday and he was on holiday, Paul volunteered to come in on his day off and cover a shift that was short staffed. Thank you Paul for your never-ending enthusiasm and dedication to customer service and we hope your son didn’t miss you too much on his big day!

Has anyone at Southampton Airport gone the extra mile for you? If you’d like to recognise an exceptional member of staff, please tell us at: www.southamptonairport.com/feedback

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Are you interested to know what happens behind the scenes of your favourite airport? We asked Jeremy Edmunds, Airport Duty Manager, to share with us a typical day in his job and some inside stories about airport operations.

NAME: Jeremy Edmunds JOB: Airport Duty Manager (ADM) What does your day-to-day job involve?

I work with all the departments within the airport to ensure great customer experience and driving performance whilst maintaining compliance. Basically, I solve the problems that can’t be predicted or aren’t in contingency plans. If the team don’t know the answer, then the answer is to call the ADM! What is your favourite part of being an Airport Duty Manager? The variety…no two days are the same.

What do you love about working at Southampton Airport (SOU)? There is no better feeling than knowing our customers have had a great experience through the airport. This means the day has been a success.

What made you decide to become an ADM? I love problem solving. As an ADM you need to be well versed in all the rules and regulations that surround us, but also know how to flex these to achieve our goals.

What is your favourite destination from SOU? I have a few. I went on my mini honeymoon in Dublin, my father lives in Newcastle, I ran the marathon in Amsterdam and I go golfing in Faro. I’m also looking forward to trying the new connections with KLM via Amsterdam.

Weirdest ADM experience? Being called to the baggage reclaim as a squirrel was running around it…it was like a hamster on a wheel!

Strangest thing a passenger has asked you? Kate Winslet asked me to fit her child seat.

If you weren't an ADM what would you do?

Probably work in hospitality and corporate events.

Most famous person you have met whilst at work at SOU? I’ve met a lot including sportmen Paul McGinley and Graeme Souness but the most fascinating person has to be Lawrie McMenemy. We chatted for about an hour about being Saints manager, Chairman of Special Olympics UK and meeting Muhammad Ali. Favourite aircraft? I liked the BAE 146’s that used to operate from SOU and loved the Vulcan on the rare occasion it used to fly past (not so quietly!). But my all-time favourite would have to be the Spitfire especially as I was lucky enough to sit in one.

What is your favourite thing to do outside of work? Spending time with my wonderful family (and playing golf!!).

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Being Harry Potter was never easy but now he must contend with being an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father of three school children as well.

OU T M Harry struggles to keep his past buried and move on, while FR O 0 1 6 /2 7 0 / his youngest son Albus must bear the weight of a family 31 legacy that he does not want. As the past fuses with the present, father and son face an ominous truth: sometimes, darkness originates where you least expect it.

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Go Set a Watchman - Harper Lee Maycomb, Alabama. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch – ‘Scout’ – returns home from New York City to visit her ageing father, Atticus. Set against the backdrop of the civil rights tensions and political turmoil that were transforming the South, Jean Louise’s homecoming turns bittersweet when she learns disturbing truths about her close-knit family, the town and the people dearest to her.

Girl online on Tour - Zoe Sugg

or Penny’s bags are packed... When Noah invites Penny on 3 f his European music tour, she can’t wait to spend time with her rock-god-tastic boyfriend. But, she can’t help missing her family, her best friend Elliot . . . and her blog, Girl Online. Can Penny learn to balance life and love on the road, or will she lose everything in pursuit of the perfect summer?

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After you - Jojo Moyes How do you move on after losing the person you loved?

How do you build a life worth living? Louisa Clark is no longer just an ordinary girl living an ordinary life. After the transformative six months spent with Will Traynor, means learning to fall in love again, with all the risks that brings. But here Jojo Moyes gives us two families, as real as our own, whose joys and sorrows will touch you deeply, and where both changes and surprises await.

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When Charlotte makes a pact with the devil, an infamous brutal tennis coach she finds herself catapulted into a world of Hollywood royalty but at what cost?

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To Tip or not to Tip. That is the question...

Travelling for business invariably involves using services ranging from; dining out, to using a chauffeur or taxi service, or interacting with bar staff and/or hotel concierges. The Western culture is socially-accustomed to leaving a tip alongside the basic price of such a service.

Depending on the location, this could range from as little as 3% of the bill in Croatia, to as much as 15-20% as in the United States. Some countries such as Iceland and Denmark do not expect a tip at all - often including a standard ‘service charge’ into their pricing; while in the Far East, staff in South Korea and Japan find tipping an inappropriate, offensive behaviour.

Tipping is definitely a grey area in terms of etiquette but thankfully there are apps that can assist. Globe Tipping, Tipping Bird and Tip Check all do exactly what they say on the tin; calculating the appropriate gratuity according to your location and the cost of the service itself, ensuring you adhere to social etiquette every time.

But what’s the etiquette about leaving a gratuity on expenses while on a business trip?

While few will deny that appropriate tipping is a custom everyone should partake in, especially when representing the company

abroad or at a lunch with a potential new client or supplier, there is a big grey area on how to manage tipping expenses. Some organisations might argue it is a personal choice to tip and thus should not be at the expense of the company, while most simply wouldn’t question it at all. Then there are potential issues as to whether the tip was made in cash and consequently has no auditable receipt. What happens then?

Without further ado, here’s the Amity Travel Management best practice tips on tipping: 1.

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Ensure your company travel policy reflects the organisation’s stance on leaving a gratuity, with particular focus on which services your travellers are able to tip for and by how much.

Detail the exact expense process by which your travellers can be reimbursed for any gratuities left on the trip.

Encourage your travellers to make all payments by card, as statements can be supplied as proof during the expense process. Cash tips are hard to trace and many would argue that without an auditable trail there’ll be no reimbursement. Considering that a meal in the U.S. for 4 people at a high end restaurant could be around $350,

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the 20% service charge is a tidy sum, and understandably, a traveller will feel some frustration on finding that he or she won’t be getting that back.

Make sure your travellers get into the habit of splitting up their business trip expense claims into appropriate sections – public transport, meal allowance, gratuity etc. as this will enable your finance team to have full transparency into trip spend.

Mobile technology can make a big difference to your expense management programme. Many expense platforms enable the user to photograph receipts and upload for instant processing. This minimises the paperwork for your finance team and will often include a tip amount in the claim. Such a seamless automatic approach to expenses will enable you to have greater insight into just how much your travellers spend whilst they’re away on business.

To ensure your travellers are not tipping unnecessarily, encourage them to research social custom prior to leaving for their trip. It’s a simple way to save the pennies and adhere to local etiquette.

For advice on expense management policy, or any other aspect of our onestop business travel management service, email: sarah.vincent@amitytravel.co.uk or call us on 01489 589958

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Business traveller If your business takes you on a flight from Southampton Airport, we want to still be of assistance at the other end too. Here is some useful info about Düsseldorf and Manchester.

Doing business in Düsseldorf?

Meeting in Manchester?

The Rhine-side city of Düsseldorf is a fashionable trade capital and home to banking, advertising, fashion and telecommunications industries to name a few so it’s no surprise that your business is taking you there.

With a growing economy and a centre of head offices’ for some big brand names, Manchester is a thriving business district – which is no doubt, why you are going there!

Getting around It couldn’t be easier to get to your meeting once you arrive at Düsseldorf Airport as the city centre is just a short distance away.

Trains on the S-Bahn line leave from within the airport every half an hour and take 30 minutes. Alternatively, take a taxi which will only take 15 minutes. If your visit is taking you further afield, then you’ll need to take the free monorail from the airport to a separate station (Düsseldorf Flughafen). For more info: www.dus.com/en/ arrival-and-departure/bus-and-train

Getting around Once you arrive, getting around couldn’t be easier thanks to the free city centre buses and express trains connecting the airport, towns and cities of the area. The compact nature of the city also makes walking a popular choice but after you’ve dropped off your luggage! For more info: www.manchesterairport.co.uk/to-andfrom-the-airport DO ONE THING: No trip to Manchester would be complete

without visiting one of the world’s most iconic stadiums.

Retrace the steps taken by football legends on The Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour and marvel at the splendour of this impressive stadium. www.southamptonairport.com/manchester

DO ONE THING: A visit to Düsseldorf is not complete

without a trip to Altstadt (Old Town). This square kilometre is home to more than 300 watering holes and is known as the “longest bar in the world”. Be sure to order the city’s speciality beer Altbier which was first brewed in the region.

Time out It can’t be all work and no play so be sure to extend your stay to explore the history and culture of this buzzing and exciting city:

Time out Manchester is proud to be named as one of the most diverse destinations in Europe so book some time out in your diary to explore and enjoy: •

Soak up the legendary music scene at a live performance or sift through the vinyl at one of the independent record stores

Treat yourself to a new designer suit from one of the many boutiques on the tree-lined street of Königsallee

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Take a fascinating insight into the lives of people working in the UK who shaped how we live today at The People’s Museum

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Wander along the beautiful, lively esplanade of the Rhine Embankment lined by cafés and bars - the perfect spot to watch the world go by

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Visit the oldest surviving public library, Chetham’s, founded in 1653

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Enjoy the eclectic mix of traditional to avant-garde architecture in the city’s revamped port, some were created by the man behind the Guggenheim (architect Frank Gehry).

Choose the city’s most extravagant rendezvous for dinner, The Manchester, home to Britain’s youngest chef ever to win a Michelin star, Aiden Byrne.

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See the city in 360 at the Rheinturm, Düsseldorf’s tallest building

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A snowy getaway Whether you want to carve up the fresh snow on the peaks of Europe or glide the glaciers of Vancouver, there’s a winter wonderland waiting your arrival from Southampton Airport.

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Europe – miles upon miles of tremendous skiing Thanks to Flybe, some of the best snow and après-ski is on your doorstep. Short-haul resorts in France, Austria, Switzerland and Italy offer access to the greatest and most renowned pistes in Europe. In the shadow of Mont Blanc, the French Alps is home to the largest linked ski area in the world, Les Trois Vallées; Austria has big resorts with big personalities; the iconic slopes of Switzerland offer a more refined, quieter ski break whilst the Dolomites Superski area in Italy boasts the most runs in Europe.

The only problem will be deciding which resort to visit first!

Vancouver - the gateway for winter adventure A little further afield, but still departing from Southampton Airport, Vancouver is the gateway for your holiday on the white stuff. Whilst the city itself isn’t adorned with much snow in the winter, you don’t have to go far as the trio of local mountains (Mount Seymour, Grouse Mountain and Cypress Mountain) boast ample fresh powder. Host to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, there are endless opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing.

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Snowboarding only became an Olympic sport in 1998 in Japan According to the Telegraph, the creator of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, was the first Englishman to write of the thrill of skiing, saying it took you “as near to flying as any earthbound man can”.

Skiing was a mode of transport 4000 years ago A crew member of Apollo 17 said that astronauts heading to the moon should learn the art of cross-country skiing. He believed that the technique involved in skiing helped walking on the moon!

Mt. Baker ski area in Washington State has the world record for snowfall at 1,140 inches of snow in the 1998/1999 winter season.

When Vancouver hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010, Canada set the record for most gold medals won by a country in a single Winter Olympic games.

Book through ski and snowboard holiday experts Inghams. They have been providing winter holidays for over 75 years and know what you want from your winter getaway.

For more info, check out www.inghams.co.uk/ski-holidays

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If you prefer your feet to be on less-slippy terrain, there’s still plenty to do. Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city with a thriving art, theatre, music and fine dining scene, so take a stroll through the city’s urban wilderness, visit the aquarium, pick up tickets for a show, sample the portfolio of local wines and beers or go on a horseback adventure with a real cowboy! In Europe, hit the alpine boutiques, chill out in a luxury spa, try your hand at mountainclimbing or hiking or just enjoy the gorgeous mountain views from mile-high cable cars.

There’s so much more to snow sports than just skiing and snowboarding. Have a go at some of these: • • •

Snow scooting – sliding down the slopes on a specially adapted scooter Ski touring - which involves fixing “skins” to the bottom of your skis and walking up hills before skiing back down again Skijoring - being pulled along on skis behind a horse, a team of dogs or a motorised skidoo.

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Last minute summer sun Spontaneity is the spice of life, so why not take a last minute trip to some wonderfully warm destinations from Southampton Airport and enjoy a late summer break. Be inspired by the destinations below…

Illetas, Majorca

Leave the bright lights of Palma behind you and head to Illetas, a relatively uncovered resort with its immaculate clean beach and crystal clear waters, it’s the perfect place to soak up the sun. Dine overlooking the sea or nestle on a rocky platform at the end of the beach, there is a beach club to suit all.

Fly to: Palma with Volotea or Flybe Flight time: 2 hours 30 mins Stay at: Europe Playa Marina Hotel Set atop rocky cliffs this 4* hotel has beautiful sea views and two sandy coves nearby. It’s a short walk from Illetas beach and the main shopping and dining area.

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Estepona, Costa del Sol

Fancy the pueblo charm, character and hustle and bustle of an Andalusian town? Estepona is tucked between Marbella and Manilva on Spain’s Costa del Sol coastline and offers wellappointed beaches, a wonderful marina, eight golf courses, seven museums and more than enough interesting sights to make it an ideal choice.

Fly to: Malaga with Flybe Flight time: 2 hours 40 mins Stay at: Grand Plaza Hotel This modern 5* hotel is set in tropical gardens close to the beach. It has great facilities including a spa and a number of on-site restaurants.

Corvoiero, Algarve

If you want to surround yourself with stunning landscapes and glorious beaches, head to the Algarve. Once a fishing village, Corvoiero is now a picturesque beach resort set in a cleft of cliffs offering the most amazing views along the coastline with its many caves, grottoes and cove beaches.

Fly to: Faro with Flybe Flight time: 2 hours 30 mins Stay at: Rocha Brava Village Resort Located 3km from Corvoiero, this 4* holiday village is made up of traditional white-washed villas. On-site facilities include swimming pools, a beauty centre and a number of restaurants.

Southampton Airport Direct Travel are the holiday experts for your trip from Southampton Airport We’ve got years of expertise in offering our customers the widest choice of fights and holidays from your favourite airport. You can book your holiday online with our easy to use website or by phone, where you’ll be in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable team of travel experts.

With so many holiday options, we can tailor make your holiday exactly to your requirements. Whether you want a short city break or the trip of a lifetime, you can plan it with us making use of one of the many convenient worldwide connections from Southampton Airport.

Every flight and holiday is financially protected. We’re members of ABTA and have an ATOL, so you can be 100% confident that your money is safe with us and we’ll look after your travel arrangements every step of the way.

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The unspoilt isles of Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney are just a short hop away from Southampton Airport with multiple flights a day with Flybe and Aurigny. Within 30minutes, you can be relaxing in the majestic charm of the Channel Islands, each offering their own unique character. Read on…

Jersey life Population: 99,500 (2014) Size: 45 square miles (5 miles long x 9 miles wide) Fly to Jersey in just 30 minutes, around 30 times a week • Jersey’s original airport was located on the beach at St Aubin’s Bay. • Jersey has a Royal Court - equal to the UK’s Crown Court for criminal matters and the High Court for civil matters.

• Many of the older houses have a witch’s seat in them. The islanders believed that by providing a seat for passing witches would prevent them from falling foul of evil spells.

• Residents are called ‘Crapauds’ (‘toads’ in Jersey French) by other Channel Islanders as Jersey has toads and Guernsey doesn’t.

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Best beach for watersports: St Aubin’s Bay is Jersey’s coastal playground, perfect for exhilarating sporting activities.

Charter a skippered yacht or motorboat, don a wetsuit and ride the waves on a windsurf or wakeboard, kite surf or take shelter in a warm beach café and relax as sails colour the bay.

Magnetic Guernsey Population: 63,000 (2014) Size: 24 square miles (9 miles long x 3 miles wide) Enjoy Guernsey in less than 30 minutes, around 30 times a week • Guernsey wasn’t always an island; due to rising sea levels it separated from France around 6000 BC. • Les Misérables was written by Victor Hugo whilst living on the island.

• The average life span in Guernsey is 82 years, ranking it 8th highest in the world!

• Spring actually arrives four weeks earlier in Guernsey than on the mainland which allows some unique and very beautiful flora to grow.

Don’t miss the food festival: 1st Oct – 11th Nov 2016 Guernsey is a food lover’s paradise and in the autumn, you can sample the delights of the local produce at the Tennerfest – a celebration of the very best island food for a fixed price. More than 170 restaurants take part across the Channel Islands, 75 in Guernsey alone! Devour freshly-caught seafood, try local specialities and artisan cheeses or tuck into favourites including bangers and mash.

Remote Alderney Population: 2,400 (2014) Size: 3 square miles (3 miles long x 1.5 miles wide) Fly to Alderney – 20 times a week • There are no traffic lights, roundabouts or traffic jams and the speed limit is only 35 mph.

• Famous residents have been author Elizabeth Beresford (the Wombles), cricketer Ian Botham, Beatles producer George Martin, actress Julie Andrews and swimmer Duncan Goodhew.

• The Islanders are traditionally known as ‘Lapins’ as there are so many rabbits on the island.

• It’s a paradise for bird lovers with over 7000 Northern Gannet pairs resident in two breeding colonies immediately offshore, totalling approximately 2% of the world population.

Wildlife haven Alderney is a haven for flora and fauna.

It is a designated Ramsar site (wetland of international importance) where you can catch a glimpse of fascinating birds and animals, many of which are strangers to mainland Britain. The powerful tides and warm waters create diverse marine life and the mild climate make wild flowers grow in abundance.

The Channel Islands are officially the sunniest place in the British Isles so enjoy an autumn break…what are you waiting for?

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You’ve had a wonderful trip, visited some amazing places, made new friends and enjoyed the fine dining that cruising has become renowned for. Now it’s time to head back to reality and we want your onward journey to be just as easy, fast and friendly. To help make it as smooth as possible, we’ve prepared some advice for your connecting flight from Southampton Airport.

Shopping onboard /ashore Purchased gifts for friends and family back home or treated yourself to a souvenir or two? Consider the following: • The goodies you buy could actually be in excess of customs limits through the airport - bear this in mind when purchasing anything on board/ ashore during excursions. For more details on this, check out: http:// uk.worlddutyfree.com/uks_en/ allowance • Avoid wrapping any gifts as security staff at Southampton Airport may wish to view them and therefore need to unwrap them.

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Make the most of your time in Southampton Before your connecting flight, why not explore what the city and surrounding areas have to offer. For inspiration, check out www.hampshireattractions.co.uk.

However, please allow plenty of time to check in (1 ½ hours before international flights and 1 hour for flights within the UK and Ireland).

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As well as direct flights to over 40 European destinations, you can now fly to 100s of worldwide destinations from Southampton Airport with KLM. Barcelona

sport & architecture Barcelona is Spain’s avant-garde city of boundless culture, fabled architecture with a world-class dining scene and the homeland of works by Gaudi, Dali and Picasso and FC Barcelona’s football team. Sited between the sea and the mountains and renewed for the 1992 Olympic Games, there’s always something to see and do. From the cobblestone lanes of the Gothic quarter to a tram ride up to the top of Tibidabo, designer shopping along the Passeig de Gracia to admiring the city’s architectural treasures that span 2000+ years.

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As there are two official languages in Barcelona, Catalan and Spanish, it may be worth learning essential words and phrases in both languages. To communicate with a wider audience, speak Spanish.

2. In the city for 3 days or more? Consider purchasing a Barcelona Card which gives you free unlimited use of public transport (including the airport train), free entry to the city’s best museums and exclusive deals and discounts.

3. The schedule for meals are different from those of the rest of Europe - lunch time is from 13.30 to 16.00 and dinner time is from 21.00 to 23.00.

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Tokyo is a city of dazzling lights and contrasts, mixing ultramodern with tradition and skyscrapers with temples.

It’s continuously reinventing itself and has everything you can ask of a city. Whilst it may be big, it’s also home to some fantastic nature with lush green mountains, rivers and gorges and beautiful parks. If you’re after entertainment then visit one of the many enlightening museums, art galleries and exhibitions. If you’re a foodie then good news, Tokyo has more Michelin stars in its restaurants than any other city!

Famous for being the most bicycle friendly city in the world, Amsterdam is a fascinating and diverse city. Forget tulips and clogs and discover more of its characteristic architecture, thought- provoking history and elegant floral bridges across the 165 canals. Visit one of the city’s 75 museums from Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum and modern art at the Stedelijk. If you fancy something a bit more chilled then perhaps choose a museum dedicated to handbags or Heineken!

The beautiful town of Limassol is the cosmopolitan hub of Cyprus. It effortlessly blends sophisticated modernisation with its ancient past. From bustling restaurants and cafés in the old town centre to the breath taking marina with its sea views, the beaches of the Akrotiri Peninsula to the gorgeous mountain villages of the Mandaria region, it really is a treasure trove of exciting Greek experiences.

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Amsterdam is more culturally diverse than any other city in the world It has more canals than Venice Houses are famously narrow because they used to be taxed on the width of their front.

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Even though the summer holidays have only just begun, it’s never too early to start planning how you’re going to keep the little ones amused during the October half term.

Plan early and you can take advantage of early booking discounts as well as giving the family something to look forward to (and, ahem, can always be used as a bribe for good behaviour over the summer months!)

Escape the chilly autumn nights in the UK and hop aboard a flight from Southampton Airport to some wonderful (and warm) destinations that are ideal for the small and big kids alike!

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Reach for the sky on the high ropes of Week ‘n’ Go in La Rochelle www.weekngo.com Blow away the half term cobwebs with a ride on a steam train from Limoges station www.trainvapeur.com Let the kids see themselves in the magnificent Miroir d’Eau (or reflecting pool) in Bordeaux www.bordeaux-tourism.co.uk Ride the awesome waves of Europe’s top surfing beach, Hossegor, Biarritz www.francethisway.com/places/soortshossegor.php Flights to France from Southampton Airport are no longer than 2 hours with Flybe

Go wild and explore the wildlife at Durrell Wildlife Park, Jersey www.durrell.org/wildlife-park Let the kids make a splash at one of the UK’s top 10 beaches at St Brelade’s Bay www.jersey.com Calling all seafarers…discover the Shipwreck Museum in Fort Grey www.visitguernsey.com/fort-grey For the thrill seekers in your family, race them to the finish line at Karting Guernsey www.kartingguernsey.co.uk

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Experience the Katmandu theme park with an upside-down mansion, enchanted forest, interactive aquarium, soft play and rides. www.katmandupark.com Adrenaline-seeking kids will love Aqualand El Arenal, Majorca’s biggest waterpark. www.aqualand.es/elarenal Marineland offers a full family day out with attractions, displays from dolphins, sea lions and so much more. There’s even a mini splash park to cool down in. www.marineland.es/mallorca/ For children who love their history, a visit to Pollentia is a must where a Roman archaeological site and museum takes you back to the 2nd century.

Alcudia is no more than 2 hours 20 mins with Volotea

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Stretch those legs walking holidays in the UK and Europe There’s no better way to enjoy the autumnal hues than on foot. Discover the best of the great outdoors on a walking holiday in the UK and Europe and be invigorated during this colorful season.

From easy ambles across rolling hillsides and woodland forests to challenging majestic mountain trails, there are plenty of beautiful destinations to choose from that will expose you to breathtaking landscapes. So lace-up those walking boots and put some miles under your feet!

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With flights from Southampton Airport direct to Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, you are just a short flight away from some of the best walking in the UK. • Find total isolation at Cape Wrath, the most north-westerly point on the Scottish mainland.

• Discover the perfect place for off-the-beaten-track trekking on the island of Jura and see the islands famous Corryvreckan Whirlpool – a wild whirlpool created by an underwater mountain!

• Enjoy a two-day tramp over mountainous terrain, wild camping or bedding down in a basic bothy to get to the Knoydart Peninsula.

• Disembark the train at Corrour station in the Highlands on the Glasgow to Fort William line and tackle the nearby mountains on the wild, windswept Rannoch Moor.

• Explore the crumbling ruins of the ghost town St Kilda, famously evacuated in 1930 and abandoned by its remote community.

• Discover more and plan your walking holiday to Scotland with help from www.visitscotland.com

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And these are just a few of the great destinations you can get to from Southampton Airport for your walking holiday this autumn! www.southamptonairport.com

Munich

Munich not only offers walks with countryside and city backdrops but being only 30 miles north of the edge of the Alps, it’s also the perfect gateway for exploring the Bavarian and Austrian Alps.

• Discover the historic and artistic districts of this thriving medieval city centre.

• Perfect for more gentle walks over gently undulating terrain, Munich’s countryside makes for a great mix with the city sightseeing.

• Visit the world famous “Hofbräuhaus” to witness what the Bavarian lifestyle is all about and enjoy the areas unique hikes.

• Just a short distance away, you can hike the many trails of the Bavarian Alps including the Hirschberg, whose summit provides lovely views over the lake and towards the city.

• Discover more and plan your walking holiday to Munich with help from www.munich-touristinfo.de

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Alicante

A flight from Southampton to Alicante takes you directly to this idyllic walking destination with its rugged terrains, dramatic ravines and steeped in history.

• The classic limestone mountains known as “La muntanya d’Alacant” (which means the Alicante Mountains) is a beautiful location for walking and trekking.

• With its wonderful heritage, historic buildings and monuments, Alicante City offers a perfect walking sightseeing tour.

• Join the Alicante Gourmet Walking Tour and stroll down the narrow streets of the city, learning about the history whilst sampling some locally produced cured meats, salted fish and Alicante wine along the way.

• Discover more and plan your walking holiday to Alicante with help from www.alicante.com

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – August 5th to August 27th 2016 www.edintattoo.co.uk This unique event draws crowds (and performers) from all over the world with massed pipes and drums, massed military bands, display teams, dancers and the haunting lament of the Lone Piper set against the magnificent backcloth of Edinburgh Castle.

Irish Craft Beer Festival – 8th, 9th and 10th September 2016 Ireland’s largest craft beer festival is back in Dublin with an exciting programme of events on the cards. There are Meet The Brewer sessions, panel discussions, live music and of course, delicious craft beer and food to make your mouth water.

Guernsey International Food Festival – 23rd September to 2nd October 2016 www.visitguernsey.com/food-festival Guernsey will host its International Food Festival from Fri 23 Sept to Sun 2 Oct. Most activities will be in St Peter Port, but festival fever will spread across the island with restaurant and cocktail bar promotions, markets and much more.

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Amsterdam Music Festival – 22nd to 23rd October 2016 www.amf-festival.com/nl/ Moving into its fourth year in 2016, the Amsterdam Music Festival returns to the Amsterdam Arena to blow the minds of attendees with powerful sets by some of the most famous DJs in the biz.

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Oktoberfest – 17th September to 3rd October On Saturday, September 17th, the Schottenhamel tent is the place to be, if you want to catch the official opening ceremonies. It pays to arrive early in order to experience the festivities up close and personal and it’s quite common for visitors to come around 9am to secure a good seat.

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Great North Run – 11th September www.greatrun.org The Great North Run is the world’s most popular half marathon, welcoming 57,000 runners from over 130 different countries.

A point-to-point race from Newcastle to South Shields, The Great North run will have participants travel through Gateshead and South Tyneside as they approach the finish line.

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Les Utopiales – 29th October to 3rd November 2016 Since its creation, in 2000, Les Utopiales, The Nantes International Science Fiction Festival, has tried, as its objective, to offer works of quality to the greatest number of people, and to enable them to discover the world of futurology, of new technologies and of the fantastic. Every year, it develops a theme, while at the same time treating the yearly developments in the science fiction world.

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Whatever your tipple of choice, the UK has the crafting, distilling and brewing it down to perfection. From Hampshire’s home of Bombay Sapphire, to the Northern Island home of Old Bushmills Distillery.

You could tour the UK visiting distilleries alone with its crisp gins, smooth whiskeys and fine ales. Explore working distilleries that have operated for centuries, discover the techniques and history behind each bottle and sample the produce of agedold methods still used today.

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Big Casino, one of the superb craft beers, lovingly created in Southampton’s first Brew House, located in Europes only remaining 12th Century Wool House.

With award winning beer and pies, we can organise the proverbial in a brewery!

Address: The Dancing Man, Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AR Telephone:02380 836666.

Website: www.dancingmanbrewery.co.uk

Newcastle Gin is produced by Bealim House in collaboration with local artisan distiller, Durham Gin. Each batch of Newcastle Gin, which has hibiscus tones, is created over two days. The ‘hard’ botanicals are added to alcohol first for 48 hours, then the ‘soft’ ones are mixed in before the five-hour distilling process begins.

Email: info@vaulkhardgroup.co.uk Website: www.newcastlegin.co.uk Address: Newcastle Gin Company, Bealim House, 17-25 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SG Telephone: 0191 221 1880

a tasty visit with a twist Based at Laverstoke Mill in rural Hampshire, just 15 miles from Winchester and 60 miles from London, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is in a conservation area with over 1000 years of history. The distillery showcases the skill and artistry behind every drop of Bombay Sapphire, and allows you to discover the flavours of the botanicals which make Bombay Sapphire gin so unique.

Email: hello@bombaysapphire.com Website: www.distillery.bombaysapphire.com Address: Laverstoke Mill, London Rd, Whitchurch, RG28 7NR Telephone: 01256 890090 Edinburgh Gin Distillery www.edinburghgindistillery.co.uk A curious playground for the palate.

Isle of Wight Distillery www.isleofwightdistillery.com The first and only distilling license has been granted to the Isle of Wight Distillery.

Glen Garioch Distillery – Aberdeen www.glengarioch.com One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland. www.southamptonairport.com

The Winchester Distillery, established in 2014, produces premium spirits inspired by the Hampshire countryside and its wealth of botanicals. Their products are produced in small batches by hand with their master distiller’s ‘Twisted Nose’ fine-tuning each batch to perfection. “In Fine Spirits since 2014” Email: hi@winchesterdistillery.co.uk Website: www.winchesterdistillery.co.uk Address: Manor Factory, Old Alresford Winchester, SO24 9DH Telephone: 01962 920290 twitter: /WinchDistillery Facebook: /winchesterdistillery

Glenfiddich Distillery – Aberdeen www.glenfiddich.com As alive as that day in 1886 when founder William laid the first stones that built one of the oldest family-owned Scotch whisky distilleries.

Zymurgorium - Manchester www.zymurgorium.com The Zymurgorium aims to give its patrons only the best of brewing experiences and taste bud adventure & diversity!

Conker Spirit – Dorset www.conkerspirit.co.uk Dorset’s first gin distillery. With oodles of blind optimism and an open mind comes a fresh approach.

Blackdown Distillery www.blackdowncellar.co.uk Award-wining producer of finely crafted spirits located in the South Downs National Park.

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Southampton Boat Show – 16th to 25th September 2016

www.southamptonboatshow.com Now in its 48th year, the Southampton Boat Show returns.

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Etikett is a family run business, that has been established for the past 30 years.

We can be found in the high street of the picturesque village of Botley in Hampshire.

For children: 0-12yrs www.etikett.co.uk We specialise in Christening & Occasion Wear, whilst being on point Follow us on Facebook with today’s current trends.

Stocking brands such as Emile et Rose, Mayoral, Hatley, Weekend- Shop with us : Mon - Sat 9.30 - 4.30 la-Mere, Patachou, Pretty Origjnals, Contact us : 01489 785829 Rachel Riley, Lelli Kelly, Early Days, Find us : 22 High Street, Botley, Heritage, plus gifts, cards & helium Hants, SO30 2EA balloons.

Cowes Week - 6th to 13th August Since 1826 Cowes Week is one of the UK’s longest running and most successful sporting events. It now stages up to 40 daily races for around 1,000 boats and is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world! www.aamcowesweek.co.uk

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CarFest South - 26th to 28th August Will take place at Laverstoke Park Farm, this event is fun for all ages for car, music and food fanatics.

Founded by the radio presenter Chris Evans the event raises funds for Children in Need.

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Make the most of your time in Hampshire

Whether you are in Southampton as part of your onward journey or have chosen the stunning south coastline for a weekend retreat, rural Hampshire has so much to offer.

From castles and cathedrals, beaches to bike rides, heritage sites to hands-on museums, farmers markets to festivals, there is so much to keep you busy, you might just have to plan another trip to see it all!

City exploration

Reaching the vibrant cities of Southampton, Winchester (12 miles) and Portsmouth (22 miles) couldn’t be easier with fantastic bus, rail and road networks.

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ick up designer labels at P Gunwharf Quays Outlet Centre Enjoy the panoramic view from the Emirates Spinnaker Tower Visit Britain's oldest and historic warships at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Discover the New Forest A haven of natural beauty, the New Forest is England's newest National Park. Explore award winning gardens, museums, leisure and wildlife parks - every season offers something different. Take advantage of the eco-friendly bus routes which provide easy access into the heart of the New Forest (www.thenewforesttour.info)

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ake in a show at the grand old T venue of the Mayflower Theatre Shop ‘til you drop at West Quay retail complex Meander the publicly-owned collections at Southampton City Art Gallery.

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et hands-on with science at G Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium Visit the peaceful ruins of Wolvesey Castle Admire the history of Winchester Cathedral.

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ire a bike at Brockenhurst and H explore more than 100 miles of safe, flat cycle trails Walk around the collection of 250 vehicles at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Admire the spectacular autumnal hues of Japanese maples and deciduous azaleas at Exbury Gardens.

Explore the Isle of Wight Explore island life by hopping on the Red Funnel (from Southampton) or Wightlink (from Portsmouth) for a quick and easy crossing to the dinosaur capital of Great Britain.

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Departing on the 25th March 2017 the prize includes return flights from Southampton to Chambery, 3 diamond chalet accommodation, transfers and chalet catering.

With over 220km of pistes Les Deux Alpes boasts great skiing for all levels and some brilliant off piste skiing too. Take the lift up to the glacier to admire the breathtaking views and visit the ice carvings in the grotto or take part in the many other activities on offer. After a busy day enjoy one of the best nightlife scenes in the French Alps with a great choice of bars and clubs.

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Solving the downsizing dilemmas Written by Howard Nankivell As one grows older, choosing to downsize to a retirement community comes with a bevy of benefits: living with like-minded people, easier accessibility, improved security and a greater peace of mind that a support network is in place should your needs change.

However, despite the long-term practical advantages, there is no doubt that downsizing can be an emotional strain and a logistical challenge.

We have spoken with residents and staff at Anchor’s care homes and retirement villages to gather together some top tips for those moving into a smaller property. But moving does not mean people have to leave their most favourite possessions behind, it simply gives them the opportunity to select the best bits or most sentimental items to move with them.

Moving out of a home in which one has brought up a family can feel like one is leaving fond memories behind.

This does not need to be the case.

Rather than taking boxes of drawings, school reports, childrens’ clothes and treasured-photographs to one’s new home, consider splitting these items by child or grandchild and making ‘memory boxes’ which can be given to each individual relative as a memento.

Before auctioning off furniture, speak to family members to find out if there are any particular items which they would be keen to take.

Take photographs of any furniture or ornaments which you feel you may miss but for which you may no longer have space. If the choice of what to keep and what to get rid of seems overwhelming, storage containers can be hired at a reasonable rate, allowing one to disperse items to family, friends

and charities at a more leisurely pace.

Some items can be donated to the retirement village to which one is moving – for example at Bishopstoke Park books can be donated to the library and gardening tools to the village shed.

Make sure you are aware of how much storage space is included in your new home – it may be greater than you think. At Anchor we appreciate that our customers are often moving from large family homes and have become accustomed to spacious accommodation. We have designed the rooms at our new developments with this in mind. For example, at our new Hampshire Lakes development in Yateley some rooms include floor to ceiling wardrobes in which we maximise storage space with hanging shoe racks, pull-out drawers and extra shelving.

Relish not having a large garden. Our residents allow the Anchor gardeners to upkeep the grounds, which can be used for walks, reading and family picnics, while still maintaining their own small oasis on their balcony or terrace. Hanging plants, potted shrubs and garden furniture can be added to balconies and terraces to create ideal locations for having a drink and watching the world go by, without necessitating laborious gardening. We also have a kitchen garden area in many of our properties where people can grow their own produce.

Most importantly, consider the opportunities which are opening up with the relocation, rather than dwelling on what one might be losing.

Anchor’s retirement villages are active communities at which the residents enjoy exercising in the gym, singing in the village choir, discussing literature at the book club and walking in the grounds as well as occasionally taking time to relax in the spa! Making the downsize move is a great opportunity to take up a previously enjoyed pastime or a new hobby, learn new skills and make new friends.

Howard Nankivell is Anchor’s Housing Operations Director, a charity and England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care to older people.

Visit www.anchor.org.uk for more information or call 0808 231 4290.

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