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“The Scottish Home Show is the biggest home improvement exhibition show in the region, and it will be
returning to Aberdeen from 23rd-25th September...”
ABERDEEN
Brysons at The Dunavon is a stylish gastropub in
the heart of Dyce, five minutes from the airport,
and steaks are a speciality.
Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course has
had a refurbishment and is now more luxurious
than ever.
The Scottish Home Show is the biggest home
improvement exhibition show in the region, and is
returning to Aberdeen from 23rd-25th September.
ALICANTE
L’atelier is a stylish, affordable little restaurant
situated in the lively Barrio area. It features
traditional Spanish dishes with an inventive slant.
The AC Hotel Alicante is located near the
commercial area and El Postiguet beach.The pool
is open all year round, with views of the bay.
Celebrate the traditional Munich Oktoberfest in
Beniarbeig, Spain, with German beer and food as
well as live music and a bouncy castle for the children, on
1st October.
AMSTERDAM
Dutch chef Julius Jaspers has recently opened
Happyhappyjoyjoy – a funky spot where you can
sample Asian street food that’s perfect for sharing.
www.happyhappyjoyjoy.asia
The newly-openedW lies in the heart of Amsterdam,
just 300 metres from Dam Square, and offers 238
stylish guestrooms within its two converted buildings.
The Rembrandtparkfestival promises theatrical shows,
a small market and a space for picnics.The
family-friendly fun begins at 11am on the 2nd October and
admission is free.
BARRA OUTER HEBRIDES
Enjoy freshly-caught seafood whilst admiring the
sweeping views across the harbour at Barra’s
Castlebay Hotel.
The Isle of Barra Hotel overlooks Tangasdale beach
and offers sea views from the lounge.
The Barra and Vatersay Heritage Centre, or
Dualchas as it is known locally, is situated on the
road out of Castlebay in the Vatersay direction. It’s an
interesting place to learn about Barra’s history and
heritage, run by volunteers who live and work on Barra.
Collections embrace all aspects of island life and history.
AVIGNON
Restaurant Christian Etienne is located in a
magnificent 12th-century building and combines
old and contemporary in its decoration.
Hotel d’Europe is one of Avignon’s top hotels and
has welcomed high-profile guests over the past
200 years, including Napoleon and Jackie Kennedy.
This year’s Avignon Blues Festival from 13th-15th
October will include Lucky Petersen, soul/funk
sensation Brother Strut and Manu Lanvin & the Devil
Blues. Concerts take place in Montfavet, near Avignon
airport, or at the Capitole Studios.
BASTIA-CORSICA
La Table du Marché is one for a special dinner – it
serves extremely-fresh fish and seafood and you
can enjoy oysters on the pretty terrace.
+33 4 95 31 64 25
Hotel Ostella has 52 rooms in a quiet location,
with a spa and a good restaurant also on site.
Some of the superior rooms have their own Jacuzzi, too.
Arte Mare, the Mediterranean film festival, is the
oldest festival in Corsica. It’s being held this year
from 1st-8th October and will focus on telling stories
in varied ways that preserve the Mediterranean
identity and Corsican culture.
www.arte-mare.corsica