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78
WIZZ MAGAZINE
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2012
DESTINATIONS
Budapest – Debrecen
Getting to the centre
Wizz Air now flies into Terminal 2
of Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport. We
provide a point-to-point bus transfer
from outside the terminal to Madách
Square, in front of the Regency Suites
Hotel. A ticket is €4 one-way.
A slice of the city
The
Sziget Festival
, one of Europe’s
biggest music events, is over a week
on an island in the Danube. Starting
on 8 August, this 20th year has the
Killers, the Ting Tings (above) and the
Stone Roses. sziget.hu
Eating out
In summer, Buda terrace restaurant
Aranyszarvas
is the perfect spot to
sample Hungarian and French bistro
cuisine. aranyszarvas.hu
City suggestions
The
Budapest Wine Festival
, 12-16
September, takes place in the Buda
Castle. aborfesztival.hu
And finally…
The acrobatic horse show Cavalero is
29 & 30 September. budapestarena.hu
Words Peterjon Cresswell
Getting to the centre
We provide a point-to-point bus
transfer between the airport and
Cluj-Napoca city centre. The cost is
€3.50 single/€7 return.
A slice of the city
Historically Cluj Napoca was mainly
inhabited by Hungarians. That lives on
in the August celebration,
Hungarian
Days
. Downtown Cluj hosts live acts:
poetry readings, stage plays and
classical and folk concerts.
Eating out
Via Restaurant
(pictured) on Str.
Inocentiu Micu Klein is as good as it
gets in Cluj; the Hungarian chef gives
a savoury twist to many traditional
dishes. viarestaurant.ro
City suggestions
While it’s still sunny, visit the
Botanical Gardens
at Str. Republicii
42. Entry is 4 lei (€0.90)
And finally…
Post a picture of your Cluj experience
on Facebook page
I Love Cluj
.
facebook.com/ILoveCluj
Words Shajjad Rizvi
Getting to the centre
Bus Éireann Air Coaches depart from
outside Arrivals at regular intervals,
and take 25 minutes to the centre. The
cost is €4.50 single/€7.70 return.
A slice of the city
Fitzgerald Park
is a popular spot
to enjoy picnics sourced from the
nearby English Market. On Saturday,
Coal Quay
on Cornmarket Street is
a ramshackle market with jewellery,
flowers and second-hand records.
Eating out
The best value around is the €24 Menu
at
Jacques
, jacquesrestaurant.ie.
Brunch fans will adore
Liberty Grill
(pictured) on Washington Street.
Try the Crab Cake Hollandaise and
pancakes. libertygrill.ie
City suggestions
Music fans head for
Cyprus Avenue
,
a seasoned rock ’n’ roll venue on
Caroline Street. cyprusavenue
And finally…
Learn the unofficial Irish language
and sayings at corkslang.com
Words Stuart Clark
Getting to the centre
Debrecen Airport is 6km from the city
centre. The airport provides point-to-
point bus transfers to the centre and
other venues in the city. You can also
use the fixed-fare taxi service at €4
one-way to downtown Debrecen.
A slice of the city
In the heart of the city the
Weekend of Stuffed Food
(7-9
Sept, flytodebrecen.dehir.hu) offers
traditional Debrecen cuisine and
family-friendly programmes.
Eating out
One of the top destination restaurants
Átrium Restaurant
in
Hotel Lycium
(hotellycium.hu) offers gastronomic
specialities (pictured) of Hungarian
and international cuisine. The menu
includes special diet, seasonal and
modern dishes. Exclusive options are
available on the garden roof terrace.
And finally…
Your perfect Mediterranean summer
holiday is guaranteed at
Aquaticum
Hotel, Spa & Indoor Aquapark
(aquaticum.hu).
Words Peterjon Cresswell
Budapest
Cluj-Napoca
Cork
Debrecen
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