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Abroad Magazine - Issue #22, August - October 2007

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  • Souk Safari The new edition of Time Out Marrakech maps out the best trails for prowling around the souk and hunting down the very best bargains.
  • Pop over to Portugal Rough Guides Portugal delve into the delights of the rugged country.
  • Basque in the Waters Jillian Bolger basks in the therapeutic waters and gourmet delights of France’s Côte Basque.
  • Blooming Madeira Meandering around Madeira, Mairead Robinson inhales scents and sights on this little island paradise.
  • Double Take on the Danube Indulging in a two-centre European minibreak, Claire Murphy waltzes her way through Vienna, drifts down the Danube and discovers the captivating Hungarian capital, Budapest.
  • Life Begins at 50 Hugh Oram harvests the best culinary experiences to be had at food festivals around in Europe this autumn.
  • Languishing in Lanzarote Lanzarote’s volcanicity lures Peter Matthews to explore this sunny Spanish island.
  • West Coast Wonders Lorna Cronnelly looks into the heart of one of America’s most wacky cities, and loses her own to San Francisco.
  • Me N My Hols... Mary McKenna of Tour America reveals her most memorable holiday moments.
  • Contemporary Cape Town Paul Hopkins ventures out and finds an alternative vibe in South Africa's Mother City.
  • Action in Annecy Careering over cliff-edges and scaling dizzying heights Catherine Murphy discovers her adventurous alter-ego in Lake Annecy.
  • Such a Lot To Do Yvette Dolan discovers what a lot there is to do in France’s little-known Lot Region.
  • Destination Krakow Pól O Conghaile reveals why it’s time to get cracking and visit the Polish city of Krakow.
  • Luscious St. Lucia Nollaig Ward gets jazzy on the bijou island of St. Lucia.
  • Cypriot Sunshine Steer towards Cyprus to taste uninterrupted sunshine, luscious beaches and fabulous food on this sleek Mediterranean island.
  • A Grand Ol’ Time on Gran Canaria Staying in a misty rural retreat and visiting a selection of spas dotted along the southern coast of Gran Canaria, Yvette Dolan revelled in a week of rarefied relaxation.
  • Zigzag through Zagreb Piers Letcher and Sarah Parkes take a closer look at Croatia’s cultural capital and find Zagreb sizzling with style.
  • Croatian Cruising Smilja Lombardic explored the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia and found it to be plain sailing!
  • Terrific Tenerife Hop over to the island of Tenerife and discover a luxurious retreat destination.
  • Encountering San Francisco If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear a flower in your hair. Oh, and don’t forget pack the new Lonely Planet Encounters guide to this special city...
  • Seven Sites for Sore Eyes Claire Murphy takes a peek at the New Wonders of our World.