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Welcome to the Summer issue of Breeze.
Firstly, we’re excited to welcome VLM Airlines back to
Southampton Airport, with a new route to Antwerp and
connections on to Hamburg too. This opens up exciting opportunities for our
business and leisure passengers alike.
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Airport News
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Travel destination guide
This issue you can find out more about sparkling Antwerp, take a wine tour
around Bordeaux, see our recommendations for the best gastronomic breaks and
read about beautiful Belfast.
10 Special Feature The VIP Treatment
There’s even a chance to win a pair of return flights to our new Belgian destination.
12 Deals & Special Offers
Happy travels,
11 Destination flight map
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Destination
Antwerp
18 Business Focus
Dave Lees,
Managing Director, Southampton Airport
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Destination
Foodie’s Delight
25 What's on at our destinations
26 Cruising News
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NEW DAILY SERVICE TO
ANTWERP AND HAMBURG
Southampton Airport and Belgian operator
VLM Airlines have launched daily scheduled
flights each weekday between Southampton,
Antwerp and Hamburg.
Flights between Southampton and Hamburg
will be linked via a stopover in Antwerp. The
Belgian city is home to the second largest port
in Europe and is known as a ‘petrochemical
hub’, with several multinational companies
investing more into their sites there. The city
also appeals to tourists, with its reputation as
the diamond capital of the world. Travellers
can also benefit from the city’s excellent public
transportation systems and can journey to the
centre of Brussels in less than an hour.
Hamburg, the second largest city in
Germany, is another of Europe’s busiest
international ports, with a 2014 throughput
of 145.7 million tonnes. Appealing to both
business and leisure travellers, Hamburg is a
major industrial and media centre, with local
employers including Airbus, Blohm + Voss
and Der Spiegel.
Dave Lees, Managing Director of
Southampton Airport, said: “We are delighted
to welcome VLM and the new route to
Antwerp and Hamburg. We’re continuously
working to expand the airport’s route network
to give our loyal passengers a great choice
of destinations, and Antwerp and Hamburg
make perfect additions to our programme.
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This will link three major ports in Northern
Europe and will be attractive to the marine
and energy industry in this region, as well as
leisure passengers.”
Arthur White, CEO of VLM Airlines, added:
“The addition of the new SouthamptonAntwerp-Hamburg route is in response to
demand from the local communities. All
three destinations are respected international
seaport cities as well as popular tourist
hotspots so we’re very confident the route will
prove successful. Southampton becomes the
fourth international port city to be served by
VLM, alongside Rotterdam, Hamburg and
Antwerp.”
Read more about Antwerp in our article
on page 14-15. For more information about
Antwerp and Hamburg and to book flights,
please visit www.southamptonairport.com/
destinations
Southampton Airport and Flybe
recently hosted ‘Time to Refuel’, a
Hampshire Chamber event at the
airport.
The group were welcomed by Jan
Halliday, Director of Marketing
& Communications, who also
accepted a Hampshire Chamber
Patron Certificate on behalf of the
airport. A business update was
given by Paul Willoughby, Flybe’s
Regional General Manager UK
(South), including the growth at
Southampton and new routes to
Milan and Corsica. With 32 routes,
Southampton Airport is Flybe’s 3rd
largest UK base.
Tim Dix, Flybe’s Onboard Sales
and Compliance Superintendent
talked about the changing menus
of inflight catering and how they
choose what to put on the aircraft.
Guests were allowed to sample a
whole range of goodies from tapas
snack boxes to healthy muesli bars.
SPECIAL SUMMER LORIENT FLIGHTS
A special series of flights
in summer 2015 are being
introduced on selected dates
from Southampton Airport to
Lorient in Brittany, France by
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Eastern Airways. This will open
up Brittany’s dramatic south
west coastline and Lorient –
Brittany’s fourth largest city and
bustling sea port.
Eastern Airways is Europe’s
leading providing of fixed
wing air services for the oil and
gas industry and has recently
been awarded the European
Regional Airline of the Year gold
award 2014/15 by the European
Regions Airline Association
(ERA).
Jan Halliday, Southampton
Airport’s director of marketing
& communications, said:
“Our new summer service to
Lorient perfectly complements
our portfolio of fantastic
destinations in regional France.
The flights will operate on
selected dates and it’s one of
the quickest ways to get to
this totally unspoilt part of the
Morbihan region. The airport
is just 8km from the city centre,
making it a great base from
which to explore the coast.”
Lead-in fares start from £86
one way, including taxes and
charges. All departing Eastern
Airways passengers benefit
from a Fast track security
channel at Southampton to
avoid any queues at security
search. Customers are offered
complimentary drinks and
snacks on board the aircraft and
there is no charge for check-in,
baggage or choice of seat.
The flights are set to run on
Friday 10 July, Monday 13 July,
Friday 7 August, Monday 10
August, Friday 14 August and
Monday 17 August 2015.
For more information visit
www.southamptonairport.com/
destinations
southamptonairport.com/blog
LEGO PLANE CREATED AT
SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT
A Flybe plane was brought to life in LEGO® bricks at Southampton
Airport. Bright Bricks, the UK-based professional LEGO building
company, in collaboration with Hampshire Cultural Trust’s Milestoness
Living History Museum and Southampton Airport, used over 15,000
bricks to build a model of Flybe’s iconic Bombardier Dash 8 Q400
aircraft in the airport’s passenger terminal. The airplane model
was built at 1:20 scale, measuring approximately 1.8m long, with a
wingspan of 1.4m.
Ed Diment, from Bright Bricks, said: “The LEGO build of the Flybe
Dash 8 Q400 went really well and generated a lot of interest from
travellers and airport visitors alike. Southampton Airport’s terminal
building was an unusual location to carry out such a build but it
worked well and everyone was very pleased with the finished result.
You could say that the time flew by.”
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Luke Mosley (Airport Duty Manager)
Luke received nominations for
a number of occasions where he
demonstrated exceptional levels
of customer service. The first was
when Luke showed compassion
to a lone female passenger who’d
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had a difficult experience, including
cancellations, resulting in a 12 hour
journey. Luke also oversaw the
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travelling through the airport in December.
January 2015:
Lucy Pratt (Flybe)
Lucy has been praised for going
above and beyond the call of duty
on New Year’s Eve when a flight,
meant to be departing from Malaga,
had technical difficulties. On a new
aircraft, the flight was diverted to
Bournemouth in the early hours of
the morning. Lucy insisted on coming
into Southampton Airport’s terminal
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hotel accommodation, transport and
re-booking services. Nominators have
described Lucy as ‘a rock’ and ‘another fine example of the Team
Southampton spirit’ and ‘a credit, beyond words, to Flybe’ –
staying right up until 4:30am when the last passengers were
happy and on their way home.
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ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK AT
SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT
A group of local Mayors visited Southampton
Airport, by invitation of His Worship the Mayor
of Eastleigh Cllr Tony Noyce, to look at the role
the airport plays in the region. The event also
marked the start of English Tourism Week – a
week showcasing the quality, vibrancy and
value that the tourism industry brings to our
nation.
Mayors and Chairmen from across
Hampshire met with airport officials to learn
about the importance of the airport to their
boroughs and the region, including business
opportunities, inbound tourism and the
growing cruise market. The delegation visiting from Hampshire County Council and
local authorities in the New Forest, Winchester,
Basingstoke & Deane, Hart, Test Valley,
Rushmoor, Havant, Fareham, Gosport and
Portsmouth – also experienced a behind-thescenes tour of the airfield.
Southampton Airport also teamed up with
local Hampshire attractions by placing an
exhibition stand in the terminal during English
Tourism Week. Passengers learnt more about
local gems such as Exbury Gardens, Dinosaur
Isle, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Winchester
Cathedral, Gunwharf Quays, Victorious
Festival, Osborne House, Marwell Zoo and
Chewton Glen.
His Worship the Mayor of Eastleigh Cllr
Tony Noyce said: “Thank you to Southampton
Airport for making us so welcome during
our visit. This was a great opportunity to
learn more about how this important regional
airport, located in Eastleigh borough, is making
a significant contribution to the local economy.”
SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT LAUNCHES SUMMER SOLSTICE SPRINT
Southampton Airport has launched a brand
new charity run; the Summer Solstice Sprint.
Set to take place on the airport’s runway at
6am on Sunday 21st June 2015, the run is
5km in length. Approximately 500 people
are expected to join in the fun, taking
advantage of the unique opportunity to
run along a real runway at daybreak on the
longest day of the year.
The Summer Solstice Sprint will raise
funds for Sophie’s Appeal – a local
Southampton charity which provides
support to children, their parents or
carers, nursing and support staff who find
themselves suddenly faced with the reality
of childhood cancer. The charity’s patron
and ex-Southampton Football Club player,
James Beattie, officially launched the event at
the airport.
James Beattie said: “What a fantastic
opportunity for people to help a charity so
close to my heart. I know Sophie would
have loved to have taken part in such a
unique event, especially with her dad, on
Father’s Day.” Kevin Montgomery, Airport
Fire Service Station Manager and organiser
of the event added: “It’s an early start but
what better way to welcome dawn than on
the day of the Summer Solstice? The airport
will be open as normal for flights from
07:30am, so runners can be back home in
time for breakfast.”
Mike Barringer, Chairperson and Trustee
of Sophie’s Appeal – and Airside Operations
Duty Officer at Southampton Airport,
said “We are so grateful to Southampton
Airport for giving us and our supporters an
opportunity that very few people will ever
experience, the chance to run on the runway
at Southampton Airport. We have enjoyed
fantastic support from Southampton Airport
and its staff over the last ten years and the
money raised from this event will make a
huge difference to the lives of many local
children battling or recovering from life
threatening illnesses.”
At the end of the run, prizes will be
awarded for the fastest runner in male,
female and junior (12-16yrs) categories, to
the person who raised the most money and
to the best dressed team. Participants are
encouraged to run in fancy dress.
It’s just £15 to take part in this
fundraising event*.
To register for the
Southampton Airport
Summer Solstice
Sprint, visit www.
southamptonairport.
com/run
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TRAVEL DESTINATION GUIDE
TRAVEL DESTINATION GUIDE
Malaga, Spain
DESTINATIONS
Bienvenida to Malaga, the wonderful Andalusian city on Spain’s Costa
del Sol. Hugging the Med with its mild winters and long hot summers,
breeze through the terminal at Southampton Airport and fly into
Malaga in two hours and 40 minutes. Fly and access the Costa’s main
sunshine resorts of Marbella, Torremolinos and Fuengirola or settle
in and rest a while in Malaga - there’s much to explore in this city’s
vibrant heart. From Picasso to the Romans, fortresses to cathedrals and
Paradors to palaces, stop off and spend time exploring the old historic
centre.
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ON OVER 900 WEEKLY FLIGHTS
Leeds
Manchester
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Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
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Wilkommen to Hamburg, our perfect weekend escape with just a short
connection through Antwerp. Breeze through the terminal and fly over
to one of Europe’s biggest harbour cities. Berlin might be slightly
bigger, but head to Hamburg and you’ll get to discover laidback life on
the Elbe, gorgeous neighbourhoods, a hearty welcome and a relaxed,
city vibe. Given Hamburg’s location on the River Elbe and historical
significance from the Second World War, you could spend all your
time here discovering its watery depths, but Hamburg is a city of
many sides.
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Dublin, Ireland
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Fáilte to Dublin, the amazing Irish capital city that’s just an hour away
from Southampton Airport. Breeze through the terminal for short
breaks, long weekends or as a stop-off en route to longer adventures
on the Emerald Isle. Head for the craic, the culture, the pop-up art
scene and the food. From master brewers to musical geniuses, literary
legends to artists and sporting heroes, Dublin has a wild and illustrious
past of famous sons and daughters. If you’re new to this city of stories
kick off your view with a sightseeing bus tour.
www.southamptonairport.com/dublin
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DESTINATION ANTWERP
Glimmering in the north of Belgium, lively
Antwerp is a hidden gem of authentic charm.
Catherine Collins finds out more
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his beautiful, fashionable and stylish
city is at the heart of the diamond
trade, and its medieval streets,
Renaissance monuments and vibrant
nightlife ensure that visitors feel both
inspired and intrigued by Belgium’s second
largest town and best kept secret.
Antwerp is a city of green spaces and
elegant buildings, dominated by tramways
and cycling lanes. Wander through the
narrow alleys and expansive squares of the
old Flemish town and experience the bustle
of life at the Grote Markt [Marketplace] –
considered to be one of the most beautiful
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palaces in Belgium and home to the
truly impressive Gothic masterpiece, the
Cathedral of Our Lady. Built in 1351 and 169
years in the making, the cathedral towers
over the city from a heavenward reaching
height of 400ft and is extremely well
preserved with many religious masterpieces
adorning the walls, including authentic
treasures such as the triptych of the Descent
from the Cross by 17th century Dutch
master, Rubens – the town’s most famous
artist.
Rubens is buried at the church of St Jakobs,
and more of his art can be admired there, at
the Museum of Fine Arts and at Rubenshuis,
the painter’s own house.
In the centre of the square is the statue of
Brabo, which tells the story of the mythical
legend that gave the city its name. It is said
that Antwerp was terrorized by a giant
called Druon Antigoon, who made all the
passing ships pay a toll until young Brabo
killed the giant, chopped off his hand and
threw it into the Scheldt River. Today the
hand is a quirky symbol of the history
of Antwerp, found on the coat of arms,
sculptures and souvenirs, and moulded into
sugar cookies and chocolates.
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DESTINATION ANTWERP
Antwerp boasts the second
biggest port in Europe and it is
hard to imagine the city without
the River Scheldt giving it its
international outlook. Stroll along
the quays in the city centre to
explore the café-filled cobbled
lanes, sit under the lights of the
promenade and gaze across
the water, watching the sunset
reflecting on the ripples. Allow the
allure of the silhouetted skyline
to transport you back to the age
of romance and the Victorian
images of ladies and gentlemen
disembarking from cruise liners
in years gone by, which has never
left the Port of Antwerp.
On a riverside knoll lies Het
Steen [The Stone] – a medieval
fortress built after the Viking
incursions in the early Middle
Ages as the first stone fortress
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of Antwerp and the city’s oldest
building. For centuries Het Steen
was used as a prison, but now
the building is home to a learning
centre for children and is open
several days a week to the public.
Next to the grandeur of one of
the world’s most beautiful art
deco train stations is a green oasis
where splendid animal statues
and striking big-cat mosaics
welcome visitors to internationally
renowned Antwerp Zoo – home
to more than 5000 animals and
950 different species, with a
programme to help save animals
that are endangered, such as
bonobo apes and okapi. The Zoo
is one of the oldest in the world
and the beautiful buildings and
garden have been as monuments
and when it was built in 1843
it was just outside of the city’s
walls, but Antwerp has grown
so much it is now in the centre.
No visit to Antwerp would be
complete without admiring
its diamonds and many great
jewellers source their diamonds
in the city, including Cartier
and Van Cleef. At the Diamond
Museum of the Province of
Antwerp, discover the story
of the long and glittering
relationship with diamonds
which has earned the city much
of its economic prosperity. A visit
to the museum will tell you all
you have ever wanted to know
about these shimmering little
stones, and allows you to follow
each stage of the process of their
transformation into a beautiful
jewel with a trail of images, light
and sound effects.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Read more about this destination
southamptonairport.com/destinations
book your flight at
southamptonairport.com/airlines
or visit your local travel agent
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Southampton Airport and Belgian operator VLM
Airlines have launched daily scheduled flights each
weekday between Southampton, Antwerp and
Hamburg. The new daily route from Southampton
Airport to Antwerp is welcomed by local business
leaders.
Commenting Stewart Dunn, Chief Executive of
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, said “The new
route will act as a key access to European markets
for business providing valuable connections to
Antwerp, Hamburg and the Port of Rotterdam, with
links to key sectors of the marine and petrochemical
industries.”
Sally Thompson, CEO of Business South, said:
“This new route to Antwerp is great news for
our region. Research we carried out established a
number of key employers in the composites field are
already regularly travelling to Antwerp on business
so this new service will add convenience for them.
Business South is proud to have been able use its
business connections to support the sterling work
Southampton Airport has done to secure this new
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DESTINATION FOODIE’S DELIGHT
FOODIE’S DELIGHT
Milan Cathedral - Duomo di Milano
Hungry for a foodie break for this year’s holiday? We have selected local treasures
and mouth-watering trips to suit your foodie taste. Tara Russell finds out more
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DESTINATION FOODIE’S DELIGHT
F
rom eating wild boar stew in the
rugged mountains of Corsica to
taking a gastronomic tour of the
globe in Italy’s trendiest city, there are lots
of fabulous places to visit for the foodies.
Milan
Milan is without a doubt Italy’s trendiest
city which attracts both fashionistas and
foodies from across the world. But this
year gourmands would be crazy to miss
Milan when it hosts Expo Milano 2015
on a subject close to any Italian’s heart –
food.
The 20 million expected visitors will
be able to take a gastronomic tour of
the globe when more than 140 countries
will discuss food and specifically issues
surrounding sustainable agriculture and
global nutrition. From May to October,
the 1.1 million sq metre fairgrounds
will be laid out like a classical Roman
city with avenues, a canal and a huge
artificial lake surrounded by pavilions.
Explore the ‘future food district’, watch
cooking demos, taste each nation’s best
dishes, learn about food and gastronomic
traditions across the world, wander
through a plaza full of street musicians
and dance performers or indulge in winetastings.
While in the city, don’t miss Milanese
favourite cotoletta, buttery veal wrapped
in breadcrumbs.
Corsica
It’s a magical island with a turquoise
coastline, isolated sandy coves,
craggy cliffs, thick forests and majestic
mountains.
But though affectionately called The
Mountains in the Sea and Island of
Beauty, Corsica’s quality wines and great
food make the island ideal for a gourmet
break.
Situated off the south coast of France,
south-west coast of Italy and north of
Sardinia and just a two-hour flight from
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Left: Corsica Greek Orthodox Church at Cargese.
Top: Kathedrale La Seu Palma de Mallorca.
Above: Ferragudo harbour, Algarve
Southampton Airport, the Corsican
cuisine is as varied as the island is in its
contrasting scenery.
Relying heavily on seasonal produce, the
locals take their food and wine seriously
so restaurants tend to be high quality. It’s
the herbs – thyme, marjoram, basil, fennel
and rosemary of the maquis – the dense
scrub covering lowland that lends the
island’s cuisine its distinctive flavours.
Game, mainly stews of wild boar but
also roast woodcock, partridge and wood
pigeon are considered something of a
speciality in the mountainous regions
while freshly caught seafood like red
mullet, bream and crayfish is eaten
along the coast. Chestnuts are a Corsican
staple not to miss as are cured meats and
savoury cheeses which are served on most
menus. A welcome accompaniment to
Corsica’s delicious cuisine is a glass of one
of the excellent wines that are produced
locally from the abundant vineyards,
which sell a lot of their production direct
to the public and often welcome visitors
without an appointment making winetasting a must for any foodie itinerary on
the island.
Algarve
Think Algarve and probably sundrenched, historical villages and redcliffed coastline will come to mind. But
this region of Portugal is the perfect
foodie destination for those after
lovingly prepared local dishes. At the
top end of the scale the region is dotted
with impressively plush and Michelinstarred restaurants such as Ocean at the
luxurious Vila Vita and the only doublestarred Michelin eatery in Portugal at the
beautiful Vila Joya hotel close to Praia
do Gale. However for those who like to
dine with the locals, very few places beat
southern Portugal for the most memorable
traditional regional dishes served fresh,
simple and delicious.
Highlights include simply grilled fresh
seafood and the local speciality of fiery
chicken piri-piri which single-handedly
put the Algarve firmly on the culinary
map.
Mallorca
Sandy beaches, striking mountains,
glorious sunshine and now a real foodie
destination, the Balearic island of Mallorca
really is one of the world’s most appetising
countries.
There is a new wave of culinary
culture on the island with chefs reviving
traditional local dishes and proudly
showcasing locally sourced ingredients
like fish and shellfish, lamb and pork,
fruits and vegetables, nuts, oils and wines.
Gastronomic experiences range from
an authentic paella on the beach to rustic
roasts in farmhouse restaurants inland and
Michelin-standard cuisine in the smarter
resorts.
Meanwhile Slow Food and the organic
movement are rescuing local varieties
and livestock breeds from the verge of
extinction.
The island is swamped with places
to eat from cafes and tapas bars to old
style cellers (old converted wine cellars
specialising in traditional cuisine). Cellers,
the best of which are found in market
towns like Inca and Sineu, are great places
to go to try Mallorcan classics such as llom
amb col, pork wrapped in cabbage or frit
mallorqui, fried offal.
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WHAT’S ON AT OUR DESTINATIONS
What 's on...
at ou r des tinations
by Shelly fountain
Jersey Food Festival May 21-25 2015
Jersey
Following the roaring success of the
past, Jersey Food Festival is back
in 2015 and its set to be bigger and
better than ever. This food festival
aims to showcase the unique blend
of British and French cuisine found
in
Jersey thanks to its location. Jersey
has a grown not flown mantra about
its
cooking, and this festival is all about
celebrating all the culinary treats
the
island has to offer. You’re in for an
action-packed week, with ale trails
and
brewery tours for the thirsty, low
water rambling for the curious and
wild
food foraging for the brave! Festival
attendees will also be introduced
to
wine tasting, live entertainment, and
cookery demonstrations showcasi
ng
the splendid food of Jersey. Whilst
visitors will no doubt be kept busy
by
the abundance of activities available
, the main star of the food festival
is the seafood. As a small island, seafood
is a common dish of the land
and after centuries of munching the
stuff, islanders have created some
delicious recipes! Jersey is also home
to four Michelin starred restauran
ts,
making it a powerhouse of culinary
experience. As festival attendees,
you’ll have the special privilege of
meeting the people responsible for
making Jersey a foodie’s paradise.
Elbjazz Festival May 29 and 30 2015
Hamburg
Around 50 concerts in the port of
Hamburg, extraordinary locations
,
such as an old freight ship or a ship
yard, huge docks and barge rides
from stage to stage. Karsten Jahnke,
concert promoter in Hamburg,
describes the idea of the ELBJAZZ
founders Tina Heine and Nina Sauer
in an interview with Kulur-Port.de
as a “marvelous mixture of greennes
s,
professionalism, and passion”.First
initiated in 2010 and realised at the
last weekend of May since then, the
festival conquers new spheres of
all
styles of Jazz - sometimes classic,
sometimes bulky, sometimes danceabl
e
and lively, sometimes surprising
or touching, sometimes groovy. The
entire concept of unusual locations
at the port of Hamburg is equally
unique, brilliant, and maybe megalom
aniac - but it hits the right nerve of
the audience, obviously.The two day
event attracts a wide range of people
and this year single day tickets will
also be available for those who just
want a small taste of this Jazz extravaga
nza.
Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular
July 10-12 2015
Merrion Square, Dublin
Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular
is the highlight of the Irish summer!
One of Ireland biggest and best-love
d free festival brings international
street performers, a live music stage,
the ever-popular Kid’s Court (where
kids can get their parents back by
pieing them in the face and supersoaking them!), food village, children’
s workshops, a petting zoo and
much more to Dublin - right at the
heart of the summer.
celebrating the 10th year, some of
the festival’s favourite performers
along with the very best new acts
from around the globe have been
invited back. World record sword
swallowers, back-flipping break
dancers, Freddie Mercury adoring
jugglers and strong women join the
international line-up of street performe
rs.
Copa Del Rey Sailing Regatta August
1-8 2015
Palma, Mallorca
The prestigious Copa del Rey (King’s
Cup) is now a major date on the
international yachting calendar and
competing teams include America’
s
Cup participants.
King Juan Carlos I of Spain is a former
competitor and won the trophy
twice in the nineties while skipperin
g Jose Cusi’s Rogue. The King now
regularly attends as a spectator with
an entourage of Spanish royalty, as
well as a number of local worthies
including the Mayor of Palma and
the
President of the Balearic Islands.
The Real Club Náutico de Palma
(Royal
Nautical Club) has been hosting the
event since its birth in 1982 and has
proved itself to be one of the Mediterr
anean’s premier yacht clubs.
See pages 8&9 for our destination map
operator details. Information is correct and airline/tour
press. Please check details with event at time of going to
organisers before
making travel arrangements.
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CRUISING NEWS
CRUISINGNEWS
I
T WAS “Strictly” a day that will never
be forgotten when the Queen visited
Southampton to name the world’s newest
cruise ship.
Bottles of bubbly fizzed, a blizzard of
multi-coloured confetti filled the air, the sun
shone and the stars of favourite television
programme Strictly Come Dancing tripped
the light fantastic during an exclusive royal
command performance for the christening of
P&O Cruises’ Britannia.
Making sure that the dancers were putting
their best foot forward was Strictly judge
and former prima ballerina Darcy Bussell
together with show presenter Tess Daly.
At one point top dancers Natalie Lowe
and Ian Waite emerged from the audience
and ripped off their dress and suit to
dramatically reveal glamorous dancing
clothes to lead a large group of young
dancers through an energetic routine on the
dockside.
The Queen, wearing a peach coloured
dress, coat and hat, together with the Duke
of Edinburgh, was seen tapping her feet
when the massed bands of the Irish Guards
and the Royal Marines marched on to the
quayside in front of hundreds of specially
invited guests.
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After being greeted by Captain Paul
Brown, master of the giant, 141,000-ton
Britannia, the Queen was invited to officially
name the ship by saying the famous words:
“I name this ship Britannia...” and then
sending a giant bottle of British sparkling
wine, equivalent to 20 normal-sized ones,
crashing against the ship’s enormous hull.
The bottle smashed to smithereens,
spraying wine across the vessel’s name, as
spectators, including many showbusiness
celebrities and sporting personalities,
together with five famous television chefs
and wine experts, roared their approval and
Captain Brown called for “three cheers” for
the Queen.
When the bottle smashed against the
side of Britannia, P&O Cruises continued
its theme of all things British by using
sparkling wine from the Wiston Estate
Winery in West Sussex.
After the ceremony the Queen and the
Duke of Edinburgh were escorted on board
Britannia, where the royal couple met
officers and members of the crew as they
were given a brief conducted tour of the
ship, the biggest vessel ever built solely for
British passengers.
One of the most unexpected hits of the
ceremony, hosted by comedian and actor
Rob Brydon, was a rousing performance
by the bagpipers and musicians of the Red
Hot Chilli Pipers, who brought spectators to
their feet with their version of Queen’s We
Will Rock You.
Britannia is the second ship in the current
Southampton-based fleet of P&O Cruises
vessels to be named by the Queen, as
back in April 1995 she officially christened
Oriana, which many believe heralded the
development of Britain’s modern cruise
industry, which has its centre in the port.
David Dingle, chairman of P&O Cruises,
told the audience that the naming of
Britannia was one of the company’s
proudest moments in its 178-year history.
He said: “Today’s Britain has emerged as a
place of style and sophistication, optimism
and excitement and Britannia has been
envisaged to capture that spirit.
“We embarked on this journey four years
ago and with my team it has been a proud
honour to see Britannia through from
concept to reality.
“We have created a truly incredible ship,
which could only have been borne out of
insight, passion and the remarkable cruising
heritage of P&O Cruises.”
DESTINATION REASONS TO GO TO...
REASONSTO GO TO...
BELFAST
Belfast is a city of quarters – Cathedral
Quarter, Titanic Quarter, Gaeltacht Quarter
and Queen’s Quarter – each one waiting to
words by Catherine Collins
be discovered.
I
bustling with locals and tourists
alike, exploring the many food and
craft stalls laden with everything
from antiques to artisan cheese. It’s
the perfect place to hang out and
people watch or relax with a coffee
and a newspaper while listening to
some of the best local musicians as
they play live.
Experience Titanic
Trace the Titanic story to its
source and relive the excitement
and pride felt by those who
designed and built her in the
Titanic Quarter. Visit what was
once the largest dry dock in the
world and the place where the
ship was built, alongside its sister
liner, Olympic, before taking in
the world’s largest Titanic visitor
attraction – Titanic Belfast. As you
journey through the galleries of
this state-of-the-art interactive
exhibition, you will uncover the
true story of the Titanic, from
her conception, construction
and launch, to her famous tragic
maiden voyage and place in
history.
Belfast City Hall
Belfast gained city status in 1888
and Belfast City Hall, the stunning
Edwardian civic building in the
centre of the city, was built during
the early part of the 20th century to
reflect this.
Look out for the City Hall
illuminations as they light up the
building in a variety of colours
and combinations, showing off the
building’s beautiful architectural
features, take a tour around the
beautiful interior and learn about
its history, or walk in the Titanic
Memorial Garden. The grounds
feature a number of monuments
and memorials.
Mooch around St George’s Market
For an authentic taste of Belfast
life, make your way to the
Victorian St George’s Market Ireland’s oldest covered market
and one of the centre pieces of
life in the city. At weekends it is
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Above: Belfast City Hall, picture courtesy of Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau. Below: Titanic Museum.
picture courtesy of Tourism Ireland. Bottom: Clonard Monastery picture courtesy of Belfast Visitor &
Convention Bureau
t’s modern, cosmopolitan,
atmospheric and always up for
the craic. This buzzing city is
becoming increasingly popular for
city breaks and at less than 1 hour
25 minutes flight time from Southampton – it’s not hard to see why.
Check out our top things to do in
the city.
Giant’s Causeway
With a landscape of dramatic
cliffs and views across the North
Atlantic Ocean to Scotland, the
Giant’s Causeway is Ireland’s only
World Heritage Site. According to
legend, the 37,000 basalt columns
are the remains of a causeway
built by a giant. For centuries the
Giant’s Causeway has inspired
artists, stirred scientific debate and
captured the imagination of all
who see it.
Walk across the old fisherman’s
bridge, climb the Shepherd’s Steps
and hike along the cliff-top trail
to get a bird’s eye view of the
beautiful causeway coast and one
of the great natural wonders of the
world.
The Troubles
One of the best ways to see the
famous wall art, peace walls,
political murals and security
gates that remain from Belfast’s
contentious past is to sign up for a
taxi tour. Knowledgeable drivers
supply an informative history
lesson, which reflects on both the
city’s intrinsic traditions and tells
the story of the Troubles, that
quaintly named period of history
from the late 1960s to the 1998
Good Friday Agreement, when
political conflict was at its height.
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book your flight at southamptonairport.com/airlines
or visit your local travel agent
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DESTINATION BORDEAUX
It’s a stunningly beautiful city, described by none other than her majesty the Queen as
“the very essence of elegance”, and it might be the only place in the world where wine
really does flow like water. James Johnson finds out more
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DESTINATION BORDEAUX
S
o what does Bordeaux have to
offer the curious traveller?
Well, for a start it’s classified
as a “City of Art and History”
and contains more than 360
historic monuments, second
only to Paris.
Even thinking of the name brings to mind
strolls along old-fashioned but beautiful
streets, magnificent old churches, and
stunning water scenery.
It’s on the UNESCO World Heritage List,
and it’s has one of the largest squares in
Europe, a 200-year-old neoclassical theatre,
and beautiful churches and cathedrals.
But all that can wait - what about the wine?
The city’s name itself is synonymous with
wine of all varieties. Recipes and tricks
of the trade have been handed down for
generations, to the delight of connoisseurs.
There are currently more than 7,300
chateaux in the region, producing more than
10,000 different wines of every vintage.
It brings in an astonishing amount of money,
with more than two billion euros made each
year.
It is estimated that a mind-boggling 450
million bottles are made each year - all in all,
1.5 per cent of the entire world’s wine.
Frankly, the choice can be almost
overwhelming but tourists and natives can
seek information and instruction from guides.
A massive variety of tours are available
taking in a number of stunning locations
including Saint-Emilion, Médoc, and even
wine cruises.
Others offer the chance to wander round
Margaux and discover great Cabernets and
Merlots.
The length and destination of these trips can
be customised to your choice, so whether you
just want to dip into a half-day excursion or
immerse yourself for three days or more, all
options are open.
For example, 33Tour offer a four-day and
three-night trip to vineyards in Margaux,
Pauillac, St Emilion, Pornerol and Sauternes,
or a ‘vintage’ trip lasting two days and
including transport in a private minivan.
Meanwhile BD Tours gives the chance of
touring vineyards by car, on foot, or for those
really daring travellers, horseback.
The firm promises views of beautiful
landscapes and an increased knowledge of
the different varieties and tastes of wine.
If you’ve ever fancied playing winemaker
for the day then French Wine Adventures is
worth a look.
And for those who are keen on getting some
good exercise as well as enjoying fine wines,
Bordo Vino Tours offer wine and bike tours
around the region.
But what to do when you’ve had your fill of
delicious, intoxicating reds and whites? You’ll
be pleased to know there is a great deal of
choice.
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The enormous Place des Quinconces, which
contains two 21-metre columns and a number
of sculptures, was laid out in 1820 to prevent
rebellion against the city.
In the past the city has gathered a reputation
of having seen better days.
It has since been dragged into the modern
world with the installation of trams,
restoration of acres of riverbank, and
improvements to fading buildings.
And finally, there can be few sights in
Europe more stunning than the reflective pool
of the Place de la Bourse, designed in the 18th
century by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel.
The easiest way to get to the city is by
plane, and Flybe have weekly direct flights
from Southampton Airport to Bordeaux and
Bergerac between May and September.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
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OUT & ABOUT FESTIVALS
OUT&ABOUT
FESTIVALS
words by Catherine Collins
S
TICK a pin in a map of Hampshire and the
chances are that you won’t be far off finding
one of the many food and drink festivals
which take place across the region during the
summer months. Food festivals are outpourings of
flavours, smells and colours to tempt the taste buds
of even the most serious foodie, with a myriad of
different stalls, activities and live music thrown in
to entertain. So whether you want to sup your way
through the real ales on offer whilst basking in the
Great British sunshine or indulge your palate with
an array of artisan cheeses from all over the world there really is something for everyone.
Beerfest UK brings the Oktoberfest theme to
Southampton Guildhall on May 16th and 17th,
2015 through their German Beer Festival, with
fine real German ales from across the breadth of
Germany, the sounds and stirring of time-honoured
oomph music with traditional drinking songs
and dances and traditional German foods, from
sizzling char-grilled bratwurst sausages to mouth
watering pretzels. The Beer Festival blends demand
for entertainment with the flavours of continental
sophistication to bring a relaxing event in the spirit
of the fest. Traditional music DJs and magicians
make sure you are entertained throughout the
evening. Tickets are £12 in advance and £15 on the
door.
www.beerfestuk.com/southampton
Above: Alresford Watercress Festival.
Left: The Cheese and Chilli Festival.
Alresford Watercress Festival takes place on
Sunday May 17, 2015, and this nationally acclaimed
annual festival draws food lovers from far and wide
to celebrate the superb, locally-grown, delicious and
versatile watercress crop. The entire centre of New
Alresford becomes a huge street festival, with many
traders creating a large food market showcasing
the very best local produce and award-winning
and well known local chefs share their passion for
watercress during cookery demonstrations.
Music and dance are central to the festival, so find
time to enjoy performances by the bands, Morris
dancers and local school children, who accompany
the Watercress King and Queen and distribute the
first of the season’s watercress harvest to festivalgoers. If you’re interested in arts, crafts, jewellery
and clothing, items for house and garden, you’ll find
them and much more in the large festival market,
alongside circus skills workshops, face painting and
a petting farm for children. Entrance is free but there
may be a charge for some activities.
www.watercressfestival.org
The Cheese and Chilli Festival will bring an
amazing array of tastes, colours and experiences
to Basingstoke town on June 27th and 28th, 2015 come rain or shine - with a selection of cheese and
chillies from around the world. If that isn’t enough,
there will be a fantastic beer festival all weekend
from Ringwood Brewery, with a huge selection of
award-winning real ales available as well as cider,
wine and lager – so don’t worry about not being
able to cool your palate down. To complement the
party, many local acts will perform live music on the
dedicated stage area and a variety of free activities
are scheduled to take place throughout the weekend,
including chilli, cheese, ale and wine tasting, a craft
fair, face painting, magic shows, vintage car display
and Punch & Judy. Tickets are £4 in advance, £5 on
the day and children under 14 years are free. www.
cheeseandchillifestival.comCelebrating its 15th
anniversary this year and originally established as
a weekend event, the Hampshire Food Festival has
grown into a month-long, countywide programme
of events celebrating the best of local food and
farming, from July 1 to August 2, 2015. The festival
showcases the abundance of Hampshire’s food and
drink through farm, vineyard and brewery tours,
tastings, pop-ups, ‘Hampshire on a Plate’ menus,
chef demonstrations, workshops, fairs and shows.
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OUT & ABOUT FESTIVALS
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Common People
May 23 - 24 2015, Southampton Common
Common People is a glorious two-day
Launching for the first time this year,
dance
cross-section of rock, indie, pop and
metropolitan festival, featuring a
It’s set
on Southampton’s lush green common.
performers, which will take place
acts
of colourful experiences, with headline
to be a welcoming affair, packed full
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Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival
Wight
May 29 - 31 2015, Yarmouth, Isle of
the
the Old Gaffers Festival embraces
Set in Yarmouth’s picturesque harbour,
will race
gaff rigged vessels, some of which
colourful spectacle of the visiting
the Royal
is also a Sunday morning race from
in The Solent on Saturday. There
huge
a
be
will
there
shore
On
Jubilee Race.
Solent Yacht Club with the Queen’s
vehicles,
entertainment, live music, classic
range of attractions including, street
and market and lots more.
lifeboat demonstrations, craft fair
yarmouth-harbour.co.uk
England vs. New Zealand
ton
June 14 2015, Ageas Bowl, Southamp
off with an exciting prospect between
Cricket’s International calendar kicks
Martin
batsmen Brendan McCullum and
England and New Zealand. Explosive
in a match which has a lot to live
visitors
for
Guptill are likely to be on show
met at the Ageas Bowl in 2013, a number
sides
up to - the last time two the two
g contest,
enthrallin
an
during
broken
were
of international cricketing records
on top.
which saw New Zealand come out
ageasbowl.com
Jane Austen Regency Week
June 20 - 28 2015, Hampshire
place in
and the Regency period will take
A festival of events celebrating Jane
, home
and the nearby village of Chawton
and around the market town of Alton
she spent the last eight years of her
where
Museum,
House
to the Jane Austen’s
of
year’s festival boasts a fantastic line-up
life and produced six novels. This
on, Regency Evensong,
Read-a-th
n
Persuasio
a
activities and events including
who just can’t get enough of Jane’s
music, a writing workshop for those
home to Jane
once
gardens,
and
House
characters and tea & tours at Chawton
Austen’s brother.
janeaustenregencyweek.co.uk
Lymington Italian Piazza
n
July 5 2015, High Street, Lymingto
make
arrive at Lymington Harbour and
40 Ferrari cars and their owners will
The event
by convoy in spectacular fashion.
their way to Lymington High Street
10:00am, before they make their way
at
Haven
Yacht
n
Lymingto
the
begins at
will then
at 12 midday. These fantastic cars
into the High Street by police escort
and
be a fun day for everyone with music
park up from until 4:00pm. It will
fantastic
and an Italian Market offering some
entertainment for the whole family
missed.
be
continental foods. A day not to
lymington.org/whatson
Let’s Rock
July 11 2015, Southampton Common
fabulous lineto Southampton Common with a
Let’s Rock Southampton! returns
day of
best of the 80s, and an action packed
up of artists to bring you the very
Festival
for everyone at this Family Friendly
80s madness - there is plenty to do
with tons
can enjoy the Let’s Rock! Playpen
Children
family.
whole
the
at
aimed
Adults can
workshops, face painting and crafts.
of free activities, including circus
in the VIP enclosure,
makeover
80s
ultimate
the
for
stylists
visit the on-site 80s
coffee shop and
which includes a premium food outlet,
80s cocktails, plus of
full bar serving quality brands and
Fo r W
loos - essential at any
ha t's
course the all important VIP luxury
festival.
letsrocksouthampton.com
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It has something
for everyone,
from families to
foodies, and last
year’s event won
Gold as Tourism
Event of the Year
at the Beautiful
South Awards.
Events
running in this
year’s Festival
include a Taste
of Hampshire
day at Sparsholt
College, a special
summer lunch
with fizz and
music at Chewton
Glen, Teddy
Bears Picnics at
Gilbert White’s
House and chefs’
demonstrations in
the Local Food and Farming area of the New Forest Show. Ticket prices vary.
www.hampshirefare.co.uk/whats-on/hampshire-food-festival
Southampton welcomes a taste of Thailand on July 4th and 5th at Hoglands
Park, with a colourful exhibition of food, music and people. Organised by
the Southampton Thai Festival Group, there are plenty of attractions to keep
the whole family entertained, including traditional Thai dancing, massage,
boxing, cuisine and crafts, cookery demonstrations and Tuk Tuk vehicles.
Entrance is £2 per person.
The Southsea Food Festival takes place in the town centre on July 18th and
19th and brings together the most vibrant collection of culinary traders and
street market food stalls in Hampshire. The urban family-orientated event is a
vibrant culinary destination showcasing the diverse food culture of the region
aand supporting the local food economy, with around 100 stalls trading per
day – providing a fun, family day out for visitors with an eclectic offering of
d
ccuisines at its heart.
www.southsea.co.uk
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