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                <title>Moto GP</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Italy is all about culture - the place simply oozes with art and history and that fantastically laid back way of life that revolves around food and family. But if you are seeking a more modern cultural experience then I recommend a visit to the Moto GP - Italian style: Mugello in July (half an hour north of Florence) or Misano in September (walkable from the seaside resort of Cattollica, by Rimini). Italians are bike crazy and at Mugello in particular they are just crazy. The noise, colour, smells and sheer passion of the crowds are awesome, contagious and really need to be seen to be believed. The real excitement isn’t on the track – watching the crowd is entertainment in itself and it's impossible not to get swept up in the fun. It’s nothing like bike racing in England, and not just because the sun is shining. You don’t need to know about motorbikes to enjoy it, but you will certainly come to know a little more about Italian people and their culture. Little tip – Valentino Rossi, number 46, is the man to cheer for – wear something yellow if you can!]]></description>
                
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                <title>London for a winter break</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Most British people don’t live in London so it’s easy to forget what a great place it is for a City Break. No one wants to be in a stuffy city in the summer, so London is ideal for a winter break: Nov/Dec have the added bonus of Christmas lights and outdoor ice rinks (I’d recommend Somerset House, but book early) and if we are lucky enough to get bright, crisp, sunny days early in the year its perfect weather for a stroll down the South Bank or a clear view from the London Eye, without the summer haze. If it rains then take advantage of the FREE museums – we have some of the greatest art, history and science museums in the world. Then there is the theatre and musicals too –check out cheap tickets online before you go. My personal favourite is Borough Market; a fascinating and atmospheric spot for lunch. <br><br>Best of all it’s a cheap and eco friendly destination – no flights and if you plan ahead you can get a decent price on the bus or train. And most of us have a friend or family member who lives in our capital – call them up and bunk down on the sofa for a night. Or if you can’t think of anyone try the newly updated St Pancreas YHA; dorm beds are about £25 a night – get a group together and plan the trip.]]></description>
                
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                <title>La Brasero</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[It was one of the best moments of the week the first time I was able to ski all the way down without stopping from our practice slope to the bar/restaurant that had adopted us. We went skiing for the very first time in January this year and it didn’t get off to the best of starts thanks to the ineptitude of our tour operator (Crystal). We were dumped on the side of a snowy road and the very friendly staff at Le Brasero fed and watered us and stored our cases while we waited and waited and waited for the rep. The Crystal service got worse all week, but Le Brasero got better and better: it has great beer, vin chaud and hot chocolate; happy hours, sky sports, decent food and excellent low key live music which we even managed to get involved with (one of our party helped out on guitar). The atmosphere was great and we happily stopped there every evening to refuel with a jug (or two) of Hoegarden. And we could ski out (wobbling for a different reason!) home to our apartment too.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Font Magica</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Barcelona's Font Magica is by far the best free event I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing - it is simply spectacular. Buy a bottle of wine or a couple of beers, some snacks, pack a blanket if it’s cool, and head to Montjuic to enjoy the fountains lit up like fire and dancing to the music. It may sound a little cheesy, but it’s amazing! From October to April it comes alive on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm and in the summer (May to September) it’s packed with spectators for the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday shows from 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm. And it’s all free!]]></description>
                
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