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Livebait
€50
(22 Lloyd Street, tel: 0161
817 4110) New owners have transformed
this seafood bistro into something of a local secret.
With views of the Town Hall and Albert Square, tuck
into wild sea bass with samphire and slowly roasted
tomatoes or Pacific Rim shellfish curry, washed down
with a glass of chilled French white.
Underdog
(11-13 NewWakefield Street,
tel: 0161 236 4899) Central club space
open until 5am. Breaks legend, Rich Reason, shakes
things up on Fridays, with classic house on Saturday.
There’s a Funktion One soundsystem and entry is
free... for now.
Betty and Butch
is Manchester’s first dog
accessory store. Take the tram to Chorlton
(or catch the 86 bus) and lose yourself among leads,
beds and treats. You can even order a portrait for
your furry friend. Nearby,
Beech Road
is perfect for
Trattoria Vianello
€30
(200 Moll de Llevant,
Mahón, tel: 971 352154) A tip-top Italian
eatery serving great Mediterranean favourites in
a relaxed setting at the posh end of the port. You’ll
struggle to get a table without reserving first.
Aroma
(314 Moll de Llevant, Mahón) New this season,
Aroma’s plans to revamp what islanders think about
fine food. There’s a first floor chill-out area with comfy
seating and fabulous cocktails, and the second floor
dining roomwill keep gourmet food lovers content.
Blue Café
(Hotel Audax, Urbanisation
Serpentona, Cala Galdana, tel: 971 154 646)
Wind down at one of Blue Café’s Sunday evening
chill-out sessions.With a cocktail or beer in hand,
there’s no better spot in Cala Galdana to watch the
sunset.
Latitude 40
(265 Moll de Llevant, Mahon)
Sailor boys and girls flock to Latitude 40’s airy
terrace for late-night drinks and snacks.
Manchester
Menorca
whiling an afternoon away with independent clothing,
wine and food stores galore (503 Barlow Moor Road,
Chorlton; tel: 0161 881 8864).
Llandudno
Few times of the year suit a trip
toWales more than late summer. Llandudno
is the spot to aim for. It’s got an old-fashioned pier
and fun-packed mountain called the Great Orme
overlooking the sea, complete with toboggans and a
dry ski slope. The fish and chips are famous at Fish
Tram Chips and you can even stay overnight in a
lighthouse (lighthouse-llandudno.co.uk).
Ruth Allan
Craft Markets
For souvenir goodies and
interesting gifts to take home,Menorca’s
craft markets are the best place to browse.And as
they’re held in the evening, you don’t have to lose any
sunbathing time while you’re out shopping.
Menorca’s Summer Festivals
The island’s
summer fiesta season means there are
horses to be seen, gin to be drunk and festivities to
join every single weekend across the island. Visit Es
Migjorn or Sant Climent for small-scale celebrations,
try Mahón’s party for super-size fiestas with over
100 horses, or elsewhere for something in between.
Georgina Bromwich
Fly from
Liverpool, London (LGW, LTN),
Madrid,Milan (MXP), Newcastle,
Paris (CDG)
FromtheAirport
Visit the Europcar desk
for special car hire rates.
Taxi
Pre-book your taxi at
easyJet.com.A local taxi costs €12.
Bus
The airport bus toMahon runs
every halfhour.Tickets: €1.50.
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Train
Trains depart for the city
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£5.40 single.