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COMPLIMENTARY SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT M A G A Z I N E AUTUMN 2018 WINticket The Yac s to ht Mark Southa et mpton Boat Sh go to ow page 42 Complimentary publication to enhance your onward journey
Ski destinations AUTUMN 2018 book now pg22 WELCOME to the BREEZE AUTUMN edition CONTENTS AIRPORT 4 Destination map 6 News 8 Priority lounge 10 Walk the floor with... Magical DESTINATIONS Christmas 14 Cork Ireland’s martime haven pg30 22 Winter on the white stuff 24 Düsseldorf Welcome to the Breeze autumn edition! 28 Couples Getaways WIN It gives me great pleasure to be able to 30 Make this Christmas magical introduce my first issue of the Breeze 32 The Channel Islands Magazine as the new Managing Director of tickets Southampton Airport. Our airport remains a 35 Destination Events The Yac to ht Mark Southa et strong regional gateway, and we are looking WORLDWIDE mpton Boat Sh Seek out forward to seeing more people breezing go to ow Cork pg14 26 Worldwide connections through to their exciting summer holidays. page 42 HAMPSHIRE HIGHLIGHTS This summer has definitely been a busy one 36 What’s on across Hampshire for us with launching our first direct route WIN to Greece with FlyLolo and the continued WIN tickets to The Yacht Market 42 service to Rodez with Eastern Airways. We Southampton Boat Show are looking forward to welcoming back easyJet to whisk you away to snowy slopes of Geneva, and we are already PEFC Certified Couples getaway This product is starting to plan for next summer. from sustainably managed forests and pg28 controlled sources Our relationship with Hampshire and Isle of PEFC/16-33-254 www.pefc.org Wight Air Ambulance goes from strength to strength; we’ve hosted a successful Runway Run in June with 700 runners attending and raising an astonishing £20,000, and are now preparing for our next big jump – the Fly further from charity skydive event that will take place on Southampton 8 September 2018. with KLM pg26 We hope you are enjoying our newly- refurbished Priority Lounge, and we will continue to provide the level of service that Published by: The Marketing Collective Ltd, Wessex our customers expect of us. House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, SO50 9FD So relax and look forward to your journey T: 023 80001655. E: breeze@themarketing-collective. com Editor: Jo Andrews Feature Editor: Laura Bean. Sales: with Southampton Airport. Jo Andrews, Louise Collins & Claire Glorney-Wilson. Layout & Design: Tina Scahill. Southampton Airport Information Centre: 0344 481 7777 Marketing Department. Southampton Airport, Wide Lane, Southampton, SO18 2NL southamptonairport.com Printed by Bishops Printers. All details and information correct at the time of printing. Neil Garwood, ©2018. Cover image: © Düsseldorf Tourismus GmbH MD at Southampton Airport Connect with us
© Düsseldorf Tourismus GmbH P MA Destinations Southampton Airport seasonal routes and frequency: April till October DESTINATION MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN AIRLINE FROM YOUR DOORSTEP ABERDEEN ALDERNEY Eastern Airways Aurigny ALICANTE Flybe BOOK LOCAL, FLY LOCAL visit www.southamptonairport.com for new routes AMSTERDAM KLM, Flybe AVIGNON Flybe BASTIA (CORSICA) Flybe www.southamptonairport. com/direct-travel BELFAST Flybe BERGERAC Flybe BIARRITZ Flybe LAPLAND BORDEAUX Flybe BREST Flybe CHAMBÉRY Winter only Flybe CORK Aer Lingus EXPLORE FURTHER DUBLIN Flybe DÜSSELDORF Flybe EDINBURGH Flybe Travel Worldwide with KLM via FARO Flybe Amsterdam www.southamptonairport. GENEVA Winter only easyJet, Flybe com/worldwide GLASGOW Flybe GUERNSEY Flybe IBIZA TUI JERSEY Flybe LA ROCHELLE Flybe LEEDS/BRADFORD Eastern Airways SOCIAL MEDIA LIMOGES Flybe MALAGA Flybe MANCHESTER Flybe MENORCA TUI To keep up to date with the airport’s latest news, offers and new routes, NANTES Flybe follow us on social media. NEWCASTLE Flybe PALMA (MAJORCA) Flybe, TUI Our airline partners PARIS Flybe PERPIGNAN Flybe RENNES Flybe = Destinations RODEZ Flybe = Winter destinations SKIATHOS FlyLolo TOULON Flybe VERONA Flybe 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 4 WIN Bear. Use the hashtag #BreezeThrough on Instagram or Twitter and you could be in the WINTER issue. Connect with us www.southamptonairport.com/direct-travel 5 * all information correct at time of printing and are subject to change. Please visit airline websites for up to date information.
WS NE Airport news Destination – Geneva LOOKING FORWARD TO WINTER? NEW Priority Lounge Getting too hot this summer? We are pleased to introduce to you our newly-refurbished Priority Lounge which was unveiled in June. Then book your cool trip to the snowy slopes of The Alpes with Skip the hustle and bustle and enjoy the new look – with the provision of complimentary hot food, growth easyJet! With the low ticket prices and the easy access through our airport, there is never a better time to book your winter of our cold food fayre, luxurious seating and a quiet space to work and relax before your journey. Make getaway in Geneva. yourself a priority on your next flight and book your visit today at www.southamptonairport.com/priority The flight will commence from December up until March 2019, so book your tickets today at www.easyJet.com Big dive for HIOWAA On 8 September 22 brave men and women of Southampton Airport will conquer their fears and will dive from a plane at 10,000ft in support of our Charity Partner, Twinkle twinkle Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA). Are we scared? Yes. Are we determined to do it for this little star… great cause? Absolutely yes! With your amazing help we are looking to raise £10,000 – that’s a pound for every foot of us screaming while Discover the Northern Lights in the most unique way! Head free-falling. So please donate today to help HIOWAA FLY towards Iceland on 26 February 2019 to explore the magnificent continue the life-saving critical care that they deliver LOCAuLr lights of the Aurora Borealis with a presentation from a 365 days a year. professional astronomer, Pete Lawrence, on board. To donate, please go to the website www.justgiving. t o yo i t e Book today with Omega Breaks at www.omegabreaks.com or r com/souskydive or simply text SIAL99 your donation fa v o u e s plac call 0330 013 0145. amount to 70070 (eg. SIAL99 £25). We ran to make the difference Mamma Mia, Around 700 runners have laced-up for the big run at Southampton Airport in support of Hampshire here I go… On 3 July passengers of the first ever flight to Skiathos had and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Despite the a lovely surprise when ABBA’s tribute band, ABBA’s Angels, early start, the atmosphere was truly amazing, performed in the Departure Lounge. Everyone cheered to the and we’ve raised an astonishing £20,000! Huge world’s most favourite songs from the Mamma Mia! musical congratulations to all the participants and a while having a taste of the Skiathos cake to mark the special massive thank you to all the staff for making it occasion. And we now have been chosen as the ‘Route of the possible! Week’ by anna.aero Zito! 6 Don’t forget to Tweet a photo of you and Breeze Magazine at one of our destinations #BreezeThrough www.southamptonairport.com Connect with us 7
O W N PEN O Fly direct to Skiathos THE PRIORITY LOUNGE The team at Southampton International Airport are pleased to welcome you to the newly refurbished Priority Lounge located on the first floor next to the Olive Tree restaurant. The lounge features fresh cooked breakfast, soup, mini burgers, curry and a wide range of complimentary beer, wine and spirits. For the more adventurous among you we have the “Ports of Call” a unique taste adventure allowing guests to sample local spirits from many of our destinations, for a small fee, from a fine Cognac to the rare taste of “Tunnels De Mallorca” Open to all passengers daily from 5am until last flight departs. 11256 THE 2019 flights on sale NOW book with www.flylolo.com LOUNGE MENU www.southamptonairport.com Connect with us 9
AT RT T HE PO STAFF AT THE AIRPORT WHO TRAVEL THE EXTRA MILE E AIR AIR PO TH BREEZE RT AT ... www.southamptonairport.com/feedback ... ... www.southamptonairport.com/feedback ... WA L K T H E F LO O R AWARD DOWNLOAD THE APP AND WITH... WINNERS SAVE 5% TODAY* G E M M A YO U N G Walk The Floor With… Gemma Young, Property Manager What does your daily job involve? My day to day job is massively varied which is why I love it! I am responsible for the Airport’s Serving up Property portfolio which consists of buildings and land, both on and off site. I manage tenants and their accommodation that is leased FABULOUS FOOD from the Airport which can range from a leaky roof to building extensions. My role includes activities such as lease renewals, rent CHRIS HALES (AIRPORT AMBASSADOR) & DRINK MORNING, reviews, move in/move outs and Strategic Commercial Planning and all aspects of Fire and Health & Safety related to my properties. Chris went out of his way to help a number of displaced NOON & NIGHT What is your favourite part of what you do? I take pride in being my passengers in need of transportation back to Birmingham. tenants’ first point of contact and assisting with their queries along Despite of the fact that Chris had finished a very tiring shift, he Please ask a member of with being part of the Airports Crisis Management and Disruption stayed late to provide water and snacks for all the passengers staff for more details Response Team as it keeps my hands on the operation. as well as helping them to find their way back to Birmingham. How long have you been with Southampton Airport? Well done Chris on giving the exceptional customer service to I know I don’t look old enough but 10.5 years….! PLUS EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS our passengers! What training did you have to go through before you could do *Terms & Conditions apply. this job? I have a strong background in the aviation and commercial JASMINE SHAW See the app for full details. industry so due to this experience, I have worked in various roles (SWISSPORT) UK_A4_REDBYDUFRY_CUBE.indd 1 03/07/2018 15:37 including Sales, Customer Service and Commercial. I have recently Jasmine has been highly qualified in Commercial Property with the Royal Institute of Chartered praised for providing a fantastic Surveyors. customer service to a passenger What made you decide to want to work in aviation/at the airport? checking in for his flight with Already planning your next trip? When I was 14, I carried out work experience at Going Places Travel Agents, working my way up to managing my own store at the age of Flybe. The passenger forgot to Visit us for Reserve your currency 20% OFF add his baggage to the ticket, 19. I then wanted to see the other side of the holiday experience so started working at Bristol Airport at 22 and the rest is history…here I am today, still in the Travel Industry, it’s in my blood. but Jasmine was extremely helpful to help him identify the online for our FOOD What do you like about working at Southampton Airport? Southampton Airport has a great deal of potential and its run problem, check every detail in, making the entire experience best rates operationally and back of house by such enthusiastic staff who make smooth and easy. Thank you the Airport what it is: Easy, Fast and Friendly. There is a great sense of Jasmine for being amazing! family with all SIAL staff and our Business Partners which you don’t get in the larger airports. BARRY PROCTOR (SWISSPORT) Find us before security in What has been the highlight of your time working here? I have Barry went above and beyond the main terminal building been part of some major developments at Southampton and love to help a passenger to crack seeing it grow. My professional highlight is my recent qualification in her fear of flying. She arrived Commercial Property. at the airport with her husband What is your favourite aircraft? I am slightly embarrassed to say, and was panicking as it was the that even after all the years of working in Airports…I have a massive second flight of her life. Barry fear of flying so I have to answer…none! Unless they are on the had approached the couple and ground! provided a calming influence GET IN TOUCH... What is your favourite destination from Southampton Airport? Although not very exotic, it’s Belfast. This destination means that whilst being very empathetic and my young family can easily visit our family over in Ireland without the caring. He helped the passenger added stress of hours of driving either side; Easy, Fast and Friendly to board the flight first and spoke What is your favourite thing to do outside of work? I love spending to the pilot and cabin crew to time with my family and friends in this fabulous weather having ensure they were well looked- BBQ’s, water fights and going to the beach. Going back to nature after. Thanks to Barry the entire 20% off food at The Globe, Southampton Airport upon presentation of this advert. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Management reserve the right to change / withdraw this camping under the stars is my favourite kind of holiday. journey was successful, and now the passengers are booking offer (without notice) at anytime. Subject to availability at participating restaurant only. their next flights. Barry, you are a star! 10 Don’t forget to Tweet a photo of you and Breeze Magazine at one of our destinations #BreezeThrough www.southamptonairport.com Connect with us 11
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DE STI NA TIO DESTINATION DESTINATION CORK CORK NS EEXCEPTIONAL XCEPTIONAL EVENT EVENT EEXPERIENCES XPERIENCES THE THECORK CORKCRAFT CRAFTSHOW SHOW CORK CORK INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL HOTEL HOTEL 2 2Night Night –2 1st1st – nd 2ndSEPTEMber SEPTEMber2018 2018 WEEKEND WEEKENDPACKAGE PACKAGE From From 134 134 Exhibition Exhibition &&demonstration demonstration zone zone PerPer Person Person www.corkcraftshow.com www.corkcraftshow.com €€ Sharing Sharing CORK CORKOYSTER OYSTER TAKE ME THERE! &&SEAFOOD SEAFOODFESTIVAL FESTIVAL The The Metropole Metropole Hotel HotelCorK CorK 2 2Night Night 2121 – 23 stst – 23 SEPTEMber rdrd SEPTEMber 2018 2018 WEEKEND WEEKENDPACKAGE PACKAGE From From 200 200 Workshops, Workshops,talks talks and and demonstrations demonstrations PerPer Person Person Cork food www.corkoysterfestival.com www.corkoysterfestival.com €€ Sharing Sharing Cork Tasting Trail scene Number 3 in 6 of the Best Irish Food Experiences 2018 - CORK CORKCHEESE CHEESEFAIR FAIR Cork is a foodie destination, with unforgettable restaurants, Independent Travel Join Fab Food Trails for a very local gastronomic experience around CORK CORK AIRPORT AIRPORT HOTEL HOTEL 2 2Night Night boasting produce fresh from 2929 – 30 thth – 30 SEPTEMber thth SEPTEMber2018 2018 WEEKEND WEEKENDPACKAGE PACKAGE Cork city. The Cork Tasting Trail the land or sea that morning. From From is a relaxed but highly focused 165 165 Cheese CheeseFair Fair featuring featuring local, local, national national Sample the delights of the locally PerPer Person Person 2.5/3 hour stroll around the city and and international internationalproducers producers €€ Sharing Sharing produced artisan goods ranging with an engaging, knowledgable www.corkcheeseweek.com www.corkcheeseweek.com from Cork’s famous pastries and local guide. We head to great and honey to craft beers and food places on and off the beaten handmade chocolates. Tantalise track, taste good food and meet your taste buds with a barista- Cork CorkChocolate Chocolate made brew in the cafes, a hearty the purveyors. There is a little architecture, history and a few &&Baking BakingWeekend Weekend traditional Irish stew in a gastro stories along the way! pub or choose between the array CORK CORK INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL HOTEL HOTEL 2 2Night Night of trendy restaurants and bars AA Awarded Cost: €57.50 plus booking fee Rosette Restaurant 2323 – 25 rdrd – 25 NOVEMber thth NOVEMber 2018 2018 WEEKEND WEEKENDPACKAGE PACKAGE with something for everyone on (€2.50) From From the menu. 195 195 Exhibition Exhibition &&demonstration demonstration zone zone €€ PerPer Person Person Alive with music, craic and culture, www.corkchocolateweekend.com www.corkchocolateweekend.com Sharing Sharing For more information and to book Cork’s lively bars and restaurants www.fabfoodtrails.ie/cork- are packed full of colourful tasting-trail AA llllPAckAges PAckAgesrefer toA A2 2night referto nightstAy stAyAnd Andinclusive inclusiveof ofeither eitherAn Anevent eventdinner dinner characters. Be sure to visit the Old Midleton Distillery, the world’s or orA AgAlA bAllQQ gAlAbAll uote“UK uote “UKCCorK orK 001” 001”when whenmAking mAkingyouryourreservAtion reservAtion. . biggest pot still for making whiskey, it has a capacity of 31,618 gallons! www.southamptonairport.com Connect with us 19 t:t:+353 4947555 | | TRIGONHOTELS.COM +35321214947555 TRIGONHOTELS.COM
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N S ATIO ST IN CHAMBERY DE Fly with Flybe to Chambery Airport for your gateway to the French Alps - one of the top skiing destinations. Within easy driving distance, you can be on the slopes of one of the most spectacular mountain chains in the world giving you access to resorts in France, Switzerland and Italy. You’ll find the charming villages of Grenoble, Albertville, La Clusaz, Courchevel, Alpe d’Huez, Chamonix and Val d’Isère which offer hundreds of miles of runs with many of the ski resorts connected. This is especially good if you are looking to ski many miles a day across different Mont Blanc runs. In the arrondissement (borough) of Chambery alone you’ll discover 68 kilometres of slopes served by 41 ski lifts. Whether you are a novice or a competent skier, strap on your boots and skis (or snowboard) and tear up the slopes of Chambery. The resorts are great for families too with family friendly accommodation, English speaking ski instructors and equally good restaurants to refuel after a day on the piste. BOOK AHEAD FOR Savoie Mont Blanc, which means ‘White Mountain’, is the YOUR WINTER ON THE highest mountain in the Alps and in Europe standing at 4,810m high. Home to some of the most famous ski resorts in the world white stuff it has over 110 resorts and 4,800km of slopes. Mont Blanc is also well-known for its breathtaking natural landscapes and legendary sites. On the northern slopes of Mont Blanc you’ll discover the Mer de Glace, Sea of Ice, which stretches 7.5km Something long and is 200 metres deep. The area is also home to Vanoise This coming winter, experience the National Park, and is a great place to try numerous other snow exhilaration of the snowy peaks of the activities such as a snowshoe trekking, sledding and the 600 French and Swiss Alps with flights from FOR THE ADVENTUROUS! meters of gliding thrills at the alpine slide at La Sambuy. Southampton to some of the best ski resorts For a quieter skiing experience in the French Alps, Beaufort is that Europe has to offer. ITZE RLA ND one of their best-kept skiing secrets. Famous for its cheese, Biggest mountains in FRA NCE s in SW Beaufort is often overlooked as a ski resort. Although it’s apres tain oun est m ski action is far less than you’ll find on the busier resorts, its an Bigg GENEVA easy access to no fewer than three separate ski areas: Arêches- Geneva is perfect for a ski weekend or longer snow-filled holiday. panorama - the views will take your breath away. Mont Blanc 4,810m Allalinhorn 4,024m Beaufort, Les Contamines and Les Saisies, which makes it a great The sheer number of ski resorts near the airport makes this, almost If you’re tempted to put down the skies for a couple of hours and Dent Blanche 4,356m Alphubel 4,206m base for those who are simply there to ski. definitely, the busiest ski airport in the Alps come the ski season try something different, there are plenty of alternative activities to Mont Blanc du Tacul 4,248m Balmhorn 3,699m so booking up early isn’t a bad idea. With resorts so close it means try your hand at, from thrill-seeking adventures to relaxing tours. Grande Jorasses 4,208m Piz Bernina 4,049m you can be on the slopes within a few hours of leaving your flight Discover the joys of the snowmobile on a 20km guided adventure Pelvoux 3,946m from Southampton. With breathtaking views, gigantic mountain or take a trip up Glacier 3000, one of the most famous glaciers in peaks, miles upon miles of glistening white tracks and access to Switzerland. At the top discover panoramic views and numerous slopes suited to every level of skier or snowboarder. And of course, activities including a snow park, dog sled rides, and the highest let’s not forget the all-important après ski! bobsleigh track in the world! The sleek, slick and cosmopolitan Swiss capital offers plenty of Come the evening you’ll need to refuel, relax and warm up! From variety from quiet, smaller, undiscovered gems of the Alps to retro-style eateries to gourmet restaurants, Geneva has plenty large bustling ski resorts including the internationally known of choices for your evening meal. Whether staying in your resort Chamonix, Les Gets and Flaine, all overlooked by Mont Blanc - the or heading into a nearby town you will find delicious cuisine and highest mountain in Western Europe. The mountains offer a good plenty of cosy open fires to help you wind down into the evening. selection of restaurants, bars and cafés. So once you’ve reached CHAMBERY ESPRIT SKI, INGHAMS AND the summit, cosy up on a terrace or balcony and watch the alpine Fly with Flybe SKI TOTAL HAVE LOTS OF SKI life go by with a hot chocolate (or something stronger) before GENEVA Flight time: 2 hours 20 mins flying down the slopes yourself. If you fancy treating your legs PACKAGES YOU CAN BOOK. to a rest, travel across the Switzerland-France border and ride a Fly with Flybe & easyJet cable car to the summit of Aiguille du Midi for an incredible Alpine Flight time: 2 hours 15 mins 22 Don’t forget to Tweet a photo of you and Breeze Magazine at one of our destinations #BreezeThrough www.southamptonairport.com Connect with us 23
N S ATIO DE ST IN TAKE ME THERE! ING DAZZL o r f TO ld DON’T leave without... se PE A SC s • Visiting at least one of Düsseldorf’s E ü 26 museums. D Book yourself a city break to this bustling metropolis in the heart of Europe and immerse yourself in the fashion, history • Enjoying 360 degree views up the 218 and world-famous art scene that it has become renowned for. metre high Rheinturm (Rhine Tower). Nestled in the centre of the lower Rhine basin in western • Having a drink at the Altstadt Germany, Düsseldorf is a buzzing and exciting city and offers nicknamed the ‘longest bar in the plenty to do for all who visit. world’. • Visiting the Deaconess’ Institute For culture-lovers, there is an eclectic mix of the old with the new; German beer drinking. Be sure to order the city’s speciality beer Altbier traditional to avant-garde architecture, classical to glamorous; which was first brewed in the region. And if fashion is more your style, of Kaiserswerth where Florence opera and theatre, literature to the melody of up and coming Düsseldorf is the catwalk of Germany! Almost every famous designer Nightingale worked. artists that play in the lively bars. There are some exceptional has their own shop in the shopping paradise of Köningsallee, often cultural must-sees in the city - from the Art Academy to the referred to as the Kö. Armani, Gucci, Kenzo, JOOP, Prada, Jil Sander, • Discovering the Zollverein Coal Mine Museum Kunstpalast, displaying classical antiquity to present Louis Vuiton, Burberry and Féraud are just some of the labels you will Industrial Complex, a UNESCO World day art. It’s the birthplace of poet Heinrich Heine and home to find here. the Karneval in Düsseldorf, a carnival of celebrations that last Heritage Site. Plan your break over the winter months and you’ll be able to enjoy from the 11th November to Ash Wednesday. a beautiful Christmas experience at the Düsseldorf Christmas A visit to Düsseldorf is not complete without a trip to Altstadt Market. Set in the charming historic Marktplatz and overlooked by (Old Town). This square kilometre is home to around 260 the Renaissance town hall, the annual market opens its gingerbread Fly direct to Düsseldorf with Flybe. watering holes and is known as the “longest bar in the world”: houses. Underneath a sky of festive lights, you’ll find trinkets, local Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri & Sun local breweries, lounges, cocktail bars, electro-clubs and crafts and gifts a plenty and where you can ice-skate in Düsseldorf’s Flight time: 1 hour 40 mins sophisticated ambiences; there is something for every taste. Sip very own winter landscape. a beer with friendly locals whilst you enjoy an evening of typical Images from © Düsseldorf Tourismus GmbH www.southamptonairport.com Connect with us 25
I DE L DW If this is your year for globe trotting, extraordinary vacations and new adventures, OR WORLDWIDE CONNECTIONS WITH KLM then it’s never been easier with KLM connections from Southampton Airport. W Book now at: www.klm.com | www.southamptonairport.com GOTHENBURG SWEDEN One of Sweden’s most major cities Gotaplatsen Square. For those who love to discover hidden treasures situated on the country’s west coast, Gothenburg is known for its in independent shops and enjoy local delicacies in quaint cafes, the bustling seaport, Dutch-style canals and home to some of the best old neighbourhood of Haga is the place to be. seafood in the world! A unique feature to Gothenburg is the archipelago of 20 islands that lay scattered off the city’s coast, here you will discover The seafood capital - GOTHENBURG With something to suit every taste, thrill-seekers will love the Liseberg, Scandinavia’s largest amusement park. The Gothenburg charming villages, picturesque beaches, an abundance of nature, Museum of Art will impress art lovers and those who enjoy a cultural not to mention activities such as seal safaris, sea-fishing and boat fix, as well as famous landmarks such as the Poseidon Statue in excursions. Fly via Amsterdam with KLM TOKYO JAPAN Take in the dazzling sights of Tokyo. It’s a city of and beautiful parks. Admire the beauty of Shinjuku Gyoen National contrasts mixing ultramodern with tradition; slick high-tech gadgets Garden with its themed gardens and especially striking cherry and cute cartoon mascots; skyscrapers to temples. It’s continuously blossom, or hang out in Yoyogi Park and catch up with the latest reinventing itself and has everything you can ask of a city. For a 360 trends. Tokyo is filled with museums, art galleries and exhibitions degree panorama of the city, head to the highest viewing point on and some of the best can be found for free around the streets The neon-lit playground - TOKYO the Tokyo Tower. The architecture of this communications and observation tower was obviously influenced by the Eiffel Tower themselves. Of course once in Tokyo, you must try the sushi, freshly prepared by a sushi master, it is the best in the world! Fly via Amsterdam with KLM but has become a symbol of the city. Whilst it’s a big city, it’s also home to great nature too with lush green mountains, rivers, gorges LOS ANGELES USA Home to Hollywood, the American city movie premiers. It’s not all about celebrities of course, the Griffith KLM flights from of Los Angeles (LA) needs little introduction. This Californian city Observatory in Mount Hollywood allows visitors to look through Southampton on the country’s west coast is the centre of the nation’s film and telescopes and gaze into the cosmos! And for those who prefer culture the J. Paul Getty Museum “the Getty” is one of the largest arts Airport via television industry and a Mecca for those who long to be near the rich Gateway to the stars - LOS ANGELES Amsterdam really do connect you to and famous. Whether you lust after the glitz and glamour or enjoy discovering somewhere truly unique, LA promises an unforgettable organisations in the world. You’ll also never be far from a stunning beach, exciting promenade, and iconic restaurant to sample some of that famous American cuisine - we hope you brought your appetite! experience. the world! Fly via Amsterdam with KLM See the famous Hollywood sign, walk the famed Hollywood stars, and visit the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre where the stars gather for their
S s N TIO DE ST IN A re at yo u r self a w a y pul si ve a s G e t nd t Go u p on l , b e im e Co With families hitting those popular summer destinations during the school holidays you DORDOGNE may be waiting for the summer FRANCE buzz to cool off before taking a well earned break. Take a look at our recommended destinations for that wonderful couples vacation. Paris romance In a city that is filled with romance it is no Diverse Majorca Idyllic Ibiza The largest island of the Balearics boasts wonder Paris is one of the top destinations lush countryside, dramatic coastline and a Not just a party mecca, the island is also for a couples retreat. Fill your trip with rich heritage making it an idyllic place for a destination of culture and grace. Less hand-holding moments, from the stunning couples to explore. With more than 300 popular with tourists and offering a little views at the top of the Eiffel Tower to days of sunshine and over 80 beautiful piece of Mediterranean paradise is Cala a romantic dinner cruise on the Seine. beaches with plenty of quiet secluded- Llentrisca, a charming slender stretch Visit the Picasso museum, explore local coves. Couples will love to quaff like an of beach with the bluest of blue waters boutiques and enjoy a glass or two of wine expert on a vineyard tour at the region’s and a quaint rickety jetty where you can in one of Paris’ many wine bars. If that wineries, and when it comes to dining take quietly enjoy your time together. Sample wasn’t enough take a stroll around the your place at a table of one of the 2,500 the succulent fresh catch with a bottle of Tuileries Garden. The Hotel Square Louvois restaurants and sample the freshly caught local wine whilst the sun dips down or if is ideally situated near the Louvre and seafood or an internationally-inspired you want to taste Paella in a truly unique Palais Garnier opera, with an underground menu. The 4* Protur Playa Cala Millor Hotel setting, book a table on the terrace at Del pool and relaxation area it’s the perfect is for adults only and offers a chic and Carmen - it offers wonderful views of the place for couples to base themselves elegant stay right on the beach. bay and the mythical island of Es Vedra. during their stay. F ly with: Volotea as part of a Tui Fly with: Volotea as part of a Tui F ly with: Flybe or Air France package package Flight time: 1 hour Flight time: 2 hours 5 mins Flight time: 2 hours 10 mins ' 28 www.southamptonairport.com Connect with us 29
N S ATIO ST IN DE © Disneylnad Paris Family Magic at Disneyland Paris ® Disneyland Paris® is every child’s dream holiday and what better time to experience it than at Christmas, a trip that is guaranteed to be full of enchanted Christmas celebrations! Your Disneyland Paris Christmas holiday can be unwrapped as early as 10th Lapland, home of Father November 2018 and the festivities don’t stop until the 6th January 2019 so you’ve Christmas got plenty of time to enjoy the magic that Disney has to offer. The parks turn into Christmas treats don’t get much better Make this a winter wonderland so get into the Christmas spirit and the famous Disney’s Christmas than going to Lapland and meeting the Parade features all your favourite Disney characters dressed in their festive best on real Santa Claus. Dash through the Christmas-themed floats. Be sure to snap a selfie with the Disney characters and enjoy snow on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, a an unforgettable dinner with some favourite Disney friends. Don’t forget to pack your toboggan or a snowmobile and meet © Düsseldorf Tourismus GmbH Christmas Christmas jumpers and wear them around the park. the man himself, tour the workshop Fly with Flybe or Air France in 1 hour where the elves are busy at work and even help Mrs Claus bake cookies. From the moment you disembark your Flybe flight, it’ll be an advent adventure magical! that the children will be talking about for years. Lapland is an area of intense natural beauty and offers so much more... Catch the twinkling , lights of Unending views of snow-clad pine trees, Dusseldorf s Christmas market frozen rivers, vast expanses of tundra As Germany is THE birthplace of the Christmas and big enchanting skies, it really is the It no doubt feels all too soon to market, Düsseldorf is a must - the Rhine turns into a magical festive world staged across seven locations perfect winter wonderland. Enjoy the snowy activities in the endless expanse be thinking about Christmas, but if simultaneously. of wilderness, you might also be lucky What’s different: at the Christmas market on you want to reward yourself with a Marktplatz, hop on a restored 100 year old enough to witness the colour display of the Northern Lights! Christmas that the family will never merry-go-round and see the hand-carved life-sized © Marketing Manchester Fly with Transun or Canterbury manger from Bethlehem. Travel in 3 hours 45 minutes forget, it’s worth booking early! Fly with Flybe in 1 hour 45 mins Manchester, the largest Christmas market in the UK TAKE ME THERE! With nearly 350 festive stalls spread across the city centre, this Christmas market is one of the largest in the UK and winds through Manchester’s most eye-catching streets and squares. The city feels magical under the warm glow of twinkling lights and celebrates with the sounds of live music and aromas of festive delicacies. Fly with Flybe in 50 mins 30 Don’t forget to Tweet a photo of you and Breeze Magazine at one of our destinations #BreezeThrough www.southamptonairport.com Connect with us 31
N S ATIO ST IN DE ALDERNEY - the channel islands Autumn walking breaks in the the channel islands Visit Alderney, step off the beaten track and discover ©VisitAlderney a Channel Island like no other. ©VisitGuernsey ©VisitJersey Just a stone’s throw from the south coast of England lies the treasured island of Alderney. A hidden gem with beautiful beaches, rich heritage, wildlife and scenery waiting to be discovered. Kick back and relax to Guernsey Jersey enjoy the slower pace of life or get out to explore and take in the fresh sea air. However you choose to spend your time in Alderney you’ll soon realise just how easy it is to fall in love with this small island. A popular ramblers Jersey is a ramblers’ haven destination recognised by with coastlines carpeted with Alderney is the closest of all the Channel Islands to the UK and with direct the island’s own Autumn wildflowers, wooded valleys flight from Southampton it is in easy reach. The island is just 3½ miles ©VisitAlderney Walking Festival, which and rugged beach trails. by 1½ miles at its widest point, so one of the best ways of seeing this takes place from the 15-30 With a varied terrain across small island is on foot. Alderney boasts over 50 miles of winding lines September 2018. The festival the island, you can enjoy and country paths covering every part of the island from the main town prides itself on walks to suit a variety of landscapes through to the commons and rugged coastline. On your walks around everyone, from short sunset as you walk from north the island you’ll find fascinating historical sites, including Roman, strolls to challenging cliff- to south or east to west. Napoleonic and German architecture and in some cases all to be found top rambles. Join a guided Enjoy views across to France, on one site. A visit to the award winning museum is a must to uncover tour or self guide and explore secluded beaches and the many layers of history on Alderney. the islands coastal paths, peaceful woodlands. Discover The peaceful island provides a perfect environment for stunning wildlife, inland towns, and stunning the Ice Age Island walk or a from huge seabird colonies to hundreds of different wildflowers and autumnal backdrop. Discover gentle guided coastal amble ©VisitAlderney - Jake Woodnut moths, some special mammals, and incredible marine habitats. The lanes on foot St Peter Port, and uncover the vivid past. are exceptionally quiet, with very little traffic beyond the town, and the one of Europe’s prettiest Walk 9 miles across the island highest speed limit just 35mph. After night fall take in the clear night harbour towns, this beautiful from St Helier on Jersey’s sky and enjoy the benefits of no light pollution and Alderney’s unspoilt waterfront marina was South Coast to Les Platons, natural environment. once home to smugglers, on the North Coast, walking Roman settlements, German past monuments of times Add in welcoming hotels, guesthouses and restaurants and you will see Fortifications and Norman gone by. why Alderney is the Channel Island’s hidden gem, worth going the extra legacy to the English Civil mile to visit. War. TAKE ME THERE! Get there with Flybe in just TAKE ME THERE! Get there with Flybe in just 30 Alderney. So Close. So Different. TAKE ME THERE! Get there with Aurigny Airlines in just 30 minutes 30 minutes minutes www.visitalderney.com tourism@alderney.gov.gg Tel +44 (0)1481 822333 32 Don’t forget to Tweet a photo of you and Breeze Magazine at one of our destinations #BreezeThrough www.southamptonairport.com Connect with us 33
EV EN TS What’s on across our destinations... spectacular views of the Isle of Wight S BREEZER S BREEZER NEEDLE S BREEZER NEEDLE Rock ‘n’ Roll NEEDLE hop on Dublin Half © Visit Guernsey hop off Marathon all day Guernsey World Cuisine Festival Dublin | 12th August (8:30pm - midnight) Back for its 6th year in 2018, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon is the Guernsey | 31st August-2nd September 2018 Each long weekend will include producer most fun way to get fit and take in some tours, themed diners, guest chefs, Crown Pier food market and food demonstrations, Go south FP of the finest historical architecture that Dublin has to offer. www.visitdublin.com seafront closures for stalls, music, children’s activities and more... www.visitguernsey.com islandbuses.info The West show Guernsey Guernsey | 15th-16th August 2018 Celebrating more than 100 years, N R E HT U O S SOUTHERN agricultural and horticultural traditions are Christmas Market in Düsseldorf • SWANAGE POOLE • WAREHAM • CORFE CASTLE from BOURNEMOUTH • SANDBANKS • STUDLAND • SWANAGE on show on Guernsey’s west coast, as well from s RAY 2016 la r v ie w RAY 2016 s p e c t a c u POOLE WAREHAM SOUTHERN as an array of local costume, fairground rides, competition entries to view, evening Düsseldorf | 22nd November-30th December 2018 (closed 25th Nov & 25th Dec) us! CORFE CASTLE Swanage Christmas music, handicrafts and loads of fun for children – our magnificent Christmas b Bournemouth Sandbanks y Shell Bay b Studland entertainment and much more. s Swanage P u r b e c k • SWANAGE • WAREHAM • CORFE CASTLE The world is more than just a Christmas market. There is an ice rink on Corneliusplatz, or see POOLE a spectacular ride to Corfe Castle through of • STUDLAND • SWANAGE the Isle of Purbeck from www.visitchannelislands.com BOURNEMOUTH • SANDBANKS a spectacular ride to the beautiful from Isle of Purbeck RAY 2016 the sights on the Big Wheel on Burgplatz all decked out in festive lights. RAY 2016 www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de/en hop on Jardaan Festival dont hop off forget your Amsterdam dayrider camera! Amsterdam | 24th- 26th August 2018 £8.80 Mare de Deú de Gràcia A big inner city street festival celebrating the diversity of this former working class fare zones A B C district. Features this year include drum Menorca | 6th- 9th September 2018 bands, a children’s festival, opera and The Mahón fiestas date back to 1890, when the Town Hall decided to combine the purbeckbreezer.co.uk cabaret, a boules competition, a flea market and an auction. religious ceremonies that honoured the city’s with the horse parades that used to be celebrated around the San Juan fiestas in June and had stopped in the X1X century www.amsterdam.org/en/events www.mymenorca.info PB_SV_press ad_Breezers_The Breeze_269x183 0618v2.indd 1 13/06/2018 13:16:19 34 Don’t forget to Tweet a photo of you and Breeze Magazine at one of our destinations #BreezeThrough www.southamptonairport.com Connect with us 35
IR E SH MP HA What’s on across Hampshire? YOUR GREATEST For up to the minute information on events in Hampshire go to... www.Visit-Hampshire.co.uk 1 INTERNATIONAL GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION WILLIS MUSEUM, BASINGSTOKE 14th July - 29th Sept 2018 The exhibition will feature the very INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE AT BEAULIEU BEAULIEU, NEW FOREST 1st -2nd September 2018 5 The biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic. With over 2000 stands, bursting with all kinds of vintage VICTORY best botanical photography from across the world, celebrating the and classic motoring ephemera there is something for everyone beauty and importance of plant life in its many diverse forms. Also and lots of bargains to be had. www.beaulieu.co.uk on display the winners from the Macro Art Photo Project. 2 ENGLAND V INDIA TEST MATCH THE AGEAS BOWL, SOUTHAMPTON 30th August – 3rd September 2018 The Ageas Bowl hosts its biggest ever match in 2018, a potentially series-defining fourth test between England and India. The 2018 SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW MAYFLOWER PARK, SOUTHAMPTON 14th – 23rd September 6 encounter will be the penultimate test in a five-match series, so The biggest marine event hits the South Coast in September. The there is likely to be all to play for when both sides do battle on the show offers a fun-filled, action-packed day out, for families or South Coast. www.ageasbowl.com individuals old and young! Stroll around the show’s spectacular 3 marina, where you can see over 300 boats of all classes, shapes and sizes, whilst you soak up the last of the summer sun in beautiful surroundings. Tickets: www.southamptonboatshow.com 7 BOO AT THE ZOO MARWELL ZOO, WINCHESTER ROMSEY SHOW BROADLANDS ESTATE, ROMSEY 20th – 28th October 2018 8th September 2018 The Romsey Show is a traditional Head to Marwell Zoo country show where town and country meet, held on the where Spooky resident wizard second Saturday of September every year on the historic is putting trainee flyers through Broadlands Park. Each year the show has a wonderful turnout of their paces to earn their Level 3 cattle, sheep, horses and donkeys, totalling over 1,000 exhibitors. broomstick license. Or join Esme, Other displays include the caged birds and fur and feather shows, the scary witch for some creepy storytelling in the Haunted Hall. whilst otters and water buffalo make up some of the more Plus create your very own spellbinding wand. Marwell Zoo’s entry 8 unusual animals on the showground. www.romseyshow.co.uk fees apply. www.marwell.org.uk 4 ILLUMINATION: A GREAT SOUTH RUN PORTSMOUTH 21st October 2018 FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL The world’s premier 10-mile running event is returning to Portsmouth in October 2018. The Great South Run is a flat, fast 10 MILES 5th – 9th September course along paved routes for the entire duration - which means SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER 2018 2018 A stunning array of it’s perfect for setting a new personal best. The route will also take flower arrangements inspired by the magnificent Winchester Bible, the runners past some of Portsmouth’s best scenery. www.greatrun.org GREATRUN.ORG/SOUTH largest and finest surviving 12th-century English bible. Immerse yourself in a riot of colour as the Cathedral is transformed by striking and fragrant floral displays evoking the Bible’s exquisite illuminated initials and elaborate decorative schemes. www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk 36 Don’t forget to Tweet a photo of you and Breeze Magazine at one of our destinations #BreezeThrough www.southamptonairport.com Connect with us 37
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