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EASYJETFIRST TOMOROCCOlSCOTLAND’s largest airline easyJet

has launched services from Glasgowto Marrakech, Morocco.The new route, which will operate twice

per week on Wednesdays and Saturdaysyear round, is the first regular scheduleddirect service between Glasgow and thenorth African destination.It is easyJet’s longest route from Glas-

gow and the firm expects around 30,000passengers on 208 flights during the firstyear. Fares start from £42.99 one way.Ali Gayward, easyJet’s Head of Scot-

land, said: “As Scotland’s largest airlinewe are pleased to further strengthen ournetwork with this addition of Marrakech,Morocco to our services operating fromGlasgow Airport.“We believe that Marrakech will prove a

popular addition to our network as a win-ter sun destination thanks to its exoticand rich culture.”Francois Bourienne, commercial director

at Glasgow Airport, said: “easyJet is thefirst airline to serve Marrakech from Glas-gow Airport, and this new and excitingdestination is sure to generate a greatdeal of interest amongst our customers.”For further details, see easyjet.com.

THE average Brit will spend almostthree months of their life travellingto and from holiday destinations –yet two thirds of people (69 percent) are wishing that valuableholiday time away.According to research by LegerHolidays, a typical Brit goes onthree holidays a year and spendsfour hours and 56 minutes travel-ling each way per holiday.The company has capturedsome of the picturesque journeysits coaches at http://ity.vc/leger-al-pinevideo.

lHOVER beds, micro-kitchens andtablet controlled temperature and

lighting are just a few of the things travel-lers have told Marriott Hotels UK theywant to see in the hotel room of thefuture.Other guest room must-haves include a

LED light box headboard, a feature war-drobe wall, a selfie stick to help take theperfect holiday snaps and a fitness sta-tion to keep in shape while travelling.Relaxing, tech-free ‘tranquil zones’,

in-room atomisers and large TVs withNetflix and built-in surround sound werealso called for.For more information on the guestroom

designs visit travelbrilliantly.co.uk/gue-stroom.

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REAL ITALY COMES TO LIFE IN LIGURIA

Riviera livingLIGURIA — the Italian Riviera— may not have scorchingtemperatures in autumn andwinter but its coastline andmountains are still a hive ofactivity.

The crescent-shaped Ital-ian region, between southernFrance and Tuscany, is bor-dered by sandy beacheswith the stunning mountainrange towering above them.

It is a dream for walkers, whocan pick the paths through thecolourful Cinque Terre fishingvillages which are nestled intothe cliffs.

Or head off on one of thewine and olive oil routes whichtake walkers through the hillsthat are carpeted in vineyardsand olive groves and pit stopsen route with tastings galore.

For something a little faster,take to two wheels. The Ligurianmountains have been used byTour de France champions fortraining but the trails aren’tonly for professionals.

The Cycling Riviera trackcovers 24km of disused rail-way tracks running througheight coastal towns, offering

incredible sea views with conve-nient beach view stop-offs onalong the way.

For the more daring (and thebest views!) the rocky crags inthe Finale Ligure area in west-ern Liguria have over 2,000climbing routes to choose from.

But if active isn’t your bagdon’t worry. Liguria has manythings to keep you going withoutbreaking into a sweat.

The region’s capital, Genoa, issure to inspire a festive moodwith its fabulous Christmas mar-ket.

The beautiful city is dottedwith festive cribs or ‘presepi’and the streets are lined withcelebratory lights and decora-tions.

The annual festive market isone of Italy’s most unusual with

the entire Piazza Piccapietra inthe town centre being trans-formed into a medieval village,from around the year 1000 AD.

The market sees about 100artisans and craftsmen, alldressed in medieval clothes, dis-play their skills to visitors.

As well as the stalls there is areal farm with cows and don-keys that children are taught tomilk. The market runs through-out December in the lead up toChristmas.

For those looking for gifts totake home, the Saint NicholasMarket has stalls selling arts,jewellery, candles, wine, localcuisine and handicraft products.

Pick up some local specialtiessuch as panettone (cake filledwith dry fruit), torrone (nougat)or pandolce, the Christmas breadof Genoa.

Christmas lunch is a very tra-ditional affair in Genoa usingage old family recipes.

Head to Genoa’s traditionalrestaurants Il Genovese andOsteria Vico Palla in Genoa’sOld Town and sample CimaGenovese, stuffed belly of vealand ravioli alla Genovese(pasta filled with meat,sweetbreads and eggs).

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Riviera livingthe entire Piazza Piccapietra inthe town centre being trans-formed into a medieval village,from around the year 1000 AD.

The market sees about 100

formed into a medieval village,from around the year 1000 AD.

dressed in medieval clothes, dis-

As well as the stalls there is areal farm with cows and don-keys that children are taught tomilk. The market runs through-out December in the lead up to

For those looking for gifts totake home, the Saint NicholasMarket has stalls selling arts,jewellery, candles, wine, localcuisine and handicraft products.

Pick up some local specialtiessuch as panettone (cake filledwith dry fruit), torrone (nougat)or pandolce, the Christmas bread

formed into a medieval village,from around the year 1000 AD.

The market sees about 100artisans and craftsmen, all

Christmas lunch is a very tra-ditional affair in Genoa using

Head to Genoa’s traditionalrestaurants Il Genovese andOsteria Vico Palla in Genoa’sOld Town and sample CimaGenovese, stuffed belly of vealand ravioli alla Genovese(pasta filled with meat,

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cuisine and handicraft products.Pick up some local specialties

such as panettone (cake filledwith dry fruit), torrone (nougat)or pandolce, the Christmas bread

Locanda di Palazzo Cicala hasa Christmas package of twonights’ accommodation and tours at£237pp. See hotels-genoa.co.uk. FlyScotland via Gatwick (from £62 return)to Genoa with British Airways from £89return. See britishairways.com. For moreinfo see turismoinliguria.it.

GO:GO:LIGURIALIGURIA

STUNNING . . .fishing villageCinque Terre

TOURS . . .vibrant city

CHAMPION . . .cycle routes

DELIGHT . . .city of Genoa

ROCK IN RIO TAKES THE ROAD TO LAS VEGASROCK in Rio, the legendary musicfestival, has unveiled their RockStreet magical settings for the fes-tival in Las Vegas next May.The theme streets will be fea-

tured inside the City of Rock in LasVegas capturing the culture andsounds of Brazil, the UK and USA.Rock in Rio also announced the

addition of Bruno Mars and EdSheeran, pictured, who will play onthe Main Stage in May, as well asJoss Stone who will perform onthe Sunset Stage.The Rock Streets measuring

almost 500 feet long, will be filledwith artists, bands and per-formers who will create a

unique relationship with the public,in an exciting atmosphere.Each street has 20 houses filled

with shops and restaurants, and astage where bands and artists willperform throughout the day.Street artists and performers will

also transform thestreet into their ownstage, performingand connectingwith the audienceand creating an

intimate

environment. Rock Street will opendaily at 4 PM, with concerts andperformances taking place until 2AM when doors close.Rock in Rio has joined forces

with entertainment giants MGMResorts International (NYSE:MGM),Cirque du Soleil and Ron Burkle(The Yucaipa Companies) for thefestival’s U.S. debut in Las Vegas,taking place on May 8-9 and15-16, 2015.The lineup includes No Doubt,

Metallica, far left, Linkin Park, Deft-ones, Taylor Swift, John Legendand Joss Stone.For more information, visit Rock-

inRio.com.