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Destinations
COLOGNE
The four-star art’otel Cologne is in the
city’s smart, redeveloped river port.
As with other art’hotels, it acts as a
gallery for an artist’s work, in this case
Korean painter SEO, whose vivid paintings
depict canyons, mountains and coral
reefs. Rooms are mainly white, which
gives them a feeling of light and space,
accentuated by the floor-to-ceiling
windows. An opaque screen separates
the bedroom from the bathroom. The
hotel’s restaurant serves delicious Asian
fusion food and you can sip in style in the
adjoining bar.
BUDAPEST
Popular Menza – its name refers to
the canteens of the Socialist era – is
a stylish restaurant with a vintage
feel on a lively square. It’s very poular – Its
location, menu, affordable prices and
attentive staff all pay a role in this success
– so it’s worth booking ahead. Expect
simple but delicious Hungarian classics
with a modern twist, like Rhubarb Cream
Soup with Lemon Ice Cream, Traditional
Hungarian Lamb’s Liver Stew, Hungarian
Veal Stew and Oven-baked Duck Thigh
with Truffle Sauce. There’s a pretty patio
for eating al fresco on sunny days.
CARD I FF
Renowned for its intense racing, the adrenaline-fuelled Extreme Sailing Series returns to
Cardiff Bay from 24th-27th August. The sixth stop on the action-packed global circuit,
which spans the Middle East, Europe and the Americas, Cardiff will play host to a fleet of
elite-level international sailing teams. They include British squad, Land Rover BAR Academy,
whose crew are mentored by senior members of Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup team. The
event will also provide shoreside entertainment for the whole family, including fun activities,
food stalls, bars and live music. Established in 2007, the Extreme Sailing Series is the original
Stadium Racing sailing circuit designed for spectators, delivering high-performance action
close to shore and putting guests at the heart of the battle. Attracting some of the world’s
top sailors, racing the hydro-foiling GC32 catamarans on short courses, the series also delivers
a unique and bespoke VIP experience, giving guests the opportunity to race on board the
high-speed boats in the Guest Sailor spot.
CAEN-NORMANDY
Le Clos Saint Martin B&B is set in a
renovated 16th-century mansion in
a quiet cul-de-sac in the city centre.
Its four seriously spacious rooms, all with
en-suite bathrooms, are individually
designed, with antique furniture and a
seating area. There’s a charming sitting
room complete with chandelier, period
furniture and art books, and an elegant
breakfast room where continental
breakfast is served. Outside, there’s a
terrace and a pretty courtyard with
outdoor furniture.
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CHAMBÉRY
Chambéry’s medieval Old Town is a
maze of lanes, hidden courtyards and
covered passages, mansions, trompe-
l’oeil façades and restored 14th- to
18th-century townhouses. Wander down
tiny rue du Sénat de Savoie, cobbled
rue Juiverie, boutique-lined rue de la
Métropole and picturesque rue Basse-du-
Château with its footbridge-gallery and
arcades of old workshops. Visit the 15th-
century Saint-François-de-Sales cathedral,
take a guided tour of the impressive
Château des Ducs de Savoie and see
the Elephants fountain, the most famous
landmark in Chambéry.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe’s franchise partner Stobart Air
has flights to Budapest from London
Southend.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe has flights to Cardiff from Belfast City, Berlin-Tegel, Chambéry (winter only), Cork,
Dublin, Düsseldorf, Edinburgh, Faro, Geneva (winter only), Glasgow, Guernsey, Jersey,
Milan, Munich, Paris CDG, Rome, Venice and Verona. Flybe’s franchise partner Blue
Islands has flights to Cardiff from Guernsey. Flybe’s franchise partner Eastern Airways
has flights to Cardiff from Aberdeen, Anglesey and Newcastle.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe’s franchise partner Stobart Air
has flights to Caen-Normandy from
London Southend.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe operates flights during winter to
Chambéry from Birmingham, Cardiff,
Exeter, Manchester and Southampton.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Flybe’s franchise partner Stobart Air
has flights to Cologne from London
Southend.