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Dear readers,
Planes fly in high skies… Yes, planes can really take you to the heavens up there, but you can also find yourself in heaven with us. We are here for you at Prague Airport, and we want only the best for you. Don’t let yourself be distracted, and indulge in our services. There is nothing better than using our services before leaving for an exotic destination or business meeting abroad. Luxury boutiques, cafes and airport lounges will guarantee it. Come and visit one of our design lounges, and indulge in the highest-quality service and personnel we are proud of. Fashion, art, design, quiet and comfort – you can find all that at Václav Havel Airport Prague.
I wish you a pleasant and leisurely journey!
Simona SvobodováDirector of Customer Care & VIP Service
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Ondřej Brzobohatý musician and actor
I’ve had a strong dislike for long queues at the post office since my childhood, and then looking through my pockets for all those papers and documents at the counter. I always hoped that one day all that would become unnecessary, and human beings would be allowed to exist in a much more comfortable and useful way. And it happened! The Internet has come. I think nobody will be surprised that I enjoy the Prague Airport VIP Zone so much when travelling, because it matches all my ideas of comfort in every way.
Simona Stašová theatre and film actress
I must confess that VIP service has become part of my holiday. I am pampered from the very first moment at the airport. In this respect I am completely the same as the character of Jane I play in the Novel for Women film. As soon as I walk into an airport I start thinking in Italian. That is why I really appreciate and enjoy the comfort of the VIP Lounge with a nice cup of coffee, per-haps accompanied by champagne and something sweet. Everybody smiles at me, and I have checked in I can proceed directly on board. I call this a luxury, I take it as an integral part of my holiday and I am always looking forward to the journey there and back.
Radim PasserChairman of the Board, PASSERINVEST GROUP, a. s.
“Just like any other busy man I value my time. That is why I use the VIP service at Prague Airport practically whenever I fly anywhere. In the current hectic atmosphere it represents a pleasant time in a comfortable environment with excellent service. Travel by plane is made much more agreeable this way.”
And what do people say about us?And what do people say about us?
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21/03/ - 09/06/2014 Sydney Biennale, International Contemporary Art Exhibition, Sydney, AustraliaThe international festival of contemporary art is the largest and most visited visual arts event in Australia. Together with the Venice and Sao Paulo biennales it is one of the longest-functioning exhibitions of its kind.
www.biennaleofsydney.com.au
07 - 13/04/2013Masters Tournament, Augusta, Georgia, USAThe Masters, one of the four most important golf tournaments of the season, is always played on the same course of the private golf club Augusta National in the US state of Georgia. A number of traditions are related to the Masters Tour-nament - it's been organized since 1934. For instance the winner has to wear a green jacket, but should not leave the premises in it. Apart from the jacket the winner is awarded a gold medal, and his name is engraved on a silver trophy, which is subsequently exhibited in the library. The youngest winner of the Masters was Tiger Woods in 1997, at the age of 21.
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25/04/ - 04/05/2014 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, Louisiana, USANot only jazz enthusiasts will get their money's worth - everybody can come and celebrate the beauty of music at the end of April in New Orleans. You will find everything on the 12 local stages - from jazz and blues to rock and folk. The jazz festival with its laid back and at the same time soulful atmosphere is ideal if you want to experience the culture of New Orleans differently from the carnival frenzy of Mardi Gras.. www.nojazzfest.com
14 - 25/05/2014International Film Festival, Cannes, FranceFamous film makers begin their career in Hollywood, yet Cannes is the place where the stars rise, movie stars of course... The capital of the Cote d'Azur becomes a battlefield of celebrities and paparazzi for two weeks every year. But only one can win the Palme d'Or. www.festival-cannes.fr
13 - 22/06/2014Oerol Festival, Terschelling, NetherlandsGenius loci - that could be the best description for the multi-genre festival in Oerol. It takes three trains and a boat from Amsterdam to get to the tiny island of Terschelling, where you can see a string quartet giving an outdoor perfor-mance, a modern dance ensemble using the ocean as a stage set, or theatre performed in an historical barn. In 1982 Terschelling Island was made into Oerol, a unique natural stage for dance, theatre, music and art. All the performances are prepared in a way that corresponds to the environment, and the resulting experience is just overwhelming.
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23/06/ - 06/07/2014Wimbledon, London, Great BritainThe eyes of the world are turned to the grass courts of this London suburb every year between June and July. Green and purple, ever-changing weather and the traditional strawberries with cream. Become part of the oldest and the most famous tennis madness in the world this year!
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02 - 06/07/2014Henley Royal Regatta, Henley-on-Thames, Great BritainIf you have a weak spot for films produced by Merchant & Ivory, you could once have been considered "preppy", and are fond of champagne with strawberries, this festival was made just for you. Henley Royal Regatta is the best known re-gatta in the world and simultaneously a competition that attracts thousands every year; it is a highlight of the sporting calendar and social season of the British cream of society. The races are regularly attended by the British royal family.
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13 - 26/08/2014Tango Festival, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTango is synonymous with Argentina, and the Tango Festival taking place in mid-August, where else than in Buenos Aires, is synonymous with passion. It may sound contradictory to combine this originally intimate pastime with half a mil-lion spectators, yet the Artistic Director Gustavo Mozzi claims otherwise. In his words tango is seeing a boom, and the more it expands and develops, the more it transforms into a lively or even provocative space open for the general public.
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10/05/ - 23/09/2014 New York Metropolitan Opera, New York, USAThe Metropolitan Opera in New York is expecting the return of conductor James Levine. Starting with Eugene Onegin on 23 September 2014 six new performances will be added to the repertoire, including Muhly's opera Two Boys, 20 returns and The Magic Flute.
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September 2014,Milan Fashion Week, Milan, ItalyThe capital of fashion, where the most famous brands have their shops and the birthplace of Prada, is indivisible from the greatest fashion event - Milan Fashion Week. The event takes place twice a year - always in February and September, presenting the best of what Italy and its master designers and tailors have to offer. One look at the models on the catwalk and everybody knows why the local style is so exalted and copied.
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A hat is a bold art formA hat is a bold art formDo you remember what Audrey Hepburn wore on her head at the Ascot races in My Fair Lady? Or what made the appearance of the elegant ac- tresses coursing the promenades in the first-republic movies even more attractive? Prague hatter Libka Safr has decided to give the distinctive and original covers of (not only) ladies' heads their moment to shine; her models received considerable praise at a London show last May.
To wear a hat today is considered as mildly eccentric. Do you agree?Well, it is peculiar, yes, but you can also claim that before 1948 people had worn hats in this country, but exchanged them for "proletarian" berets and caps. Hats became an undesirable symbol of bourgeoisie and old First Republic society. When I watch films from that era, my heart rejoices and I wish secretly that Adina Mandlová was my customer. Luckily enough there are still stylish ladies, and the hatters' craft will not die.
However - I can't see many hats on the streets. Or am I not looking properly? No, it's not where you look, it's a "Czech issue". You'd see a number of people sporting hats elsewhere in the world.
You are a fashion designer. Why did you start to specialize in hats?I am not sure you can use the word "specialize". I was just designing clothes, and nobody was buying, and I got tired after a while and lost my motivation. So I gave myself a break, and about a year later I chose a field that was a big unknown for both me and for Czechs. But I told myself: If Coco Chanel made it, so can I. So this is how it started.
What is the most difficult thing when making hats?To guess the client's taste correctly. I am always nervous - will I succeed and find a com-promise between the customer's requirements and my own style? The rest is routine, a pleasant part of the creative process. I love the steaming and shaping phases, and I hate the tiny details, being everything but patient.
A hat is a bold art formWho are your clientele in the Czech Republic?They are mostly the "ladies of Pařížská street" as I call them. Successful and rich women with style, travelling a lot, not afraid of anything, least of all hats.They say you are inspired by the arts. In what sense?I like being carried away by music, and I am an enthusiastic cinema goer. When I see an interesting movie, such as Blue Velvet by David Lynch or Blade Runner by Ridley Scott, it has a visual impact on me and the inspiration can influence an entire collection. The same applies for instance to Frida Kahlo's exhibition, because her paintings go straight to my heart. Like every other artist I let the world around me, the things and people I meet inspire me. I am like a sponge - I keep everything inside, and remake it into something new, such as a hat.
I've read that you are known in the business as "punk lady"...Yes. That means I have a punk soul, and rebellion and defiance can be seen in my work (e.g. animal skulls, non-traditional materials like cans), but at the same time there is symbiosis with a certain elegance and style in the classical hat shapes.What are the customers seeking the most currently in your line of business?The best sellers are unisex hats in men's styles that can be worn on an ordinary working day, and then accessories for special occasions, so-called hat pieces, for social events. But for me personally it's the extravagant, tailor-made hats. I love them and thank God my customers love them, too. I can't live according to a stereotype, and I am just unable to submit to trends and ideas, so I am happiest when somebody gives me a free hand, and the customers appreciate the result in the end.
Last year's show in London was a great success for you. Did that have a major effect on your career? My success in London was of personal importance for me, as I understood I could compete glo-bally, and this gave me immense strength to go ahead and expand outside the Czech Republic and develop my work.
The hat designer Libka Safr was born in Prague, where she still lives. She studied at the Tomas Bata University in Zlín and the College of Fashion Design in Prague. She founded her own brand Lib-ka Safr in 1999. From the original design of ladies wear she finally moved on to hats and headbands in 2009. She's had a number of fashion shows at home and abroad.
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Polo: the king of sportsPolo: the king of sportsAn ordinary citizen is more likely to see "polo" related to water, meaning the sport where swimmers try hard to score a goal. No wonder we come across the real, royal "polo" only once in a while in the gossip column, where the heir to a throne on his horse hits a big ball using a stick.
And yet - polo has a long history; the game originated in Persia around 600 BC, and the great poets of the era sang its praises.
An ancestor of the count Giovanni Kinsky dal Borgo, in other words Czech noble blood, took part in the founding of the first polo club on the continent - in Vienna. From there polo made its way to Hungary and Poland.
The Englishman Naveed Gill breathed new life into polo in the Czech Republic when he founded the first Czech polo
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club under the name Prague Polo Club in 2008. "Polo has been played here since 2009, when my husband went to Berlin for the first training together with other founding members, and subsequently he imported the first polo ponies to the Czech Republic, and organized the first training in the country within the premi-ses of Equus Kinsky in Hradišťko by Sadska," recalls Šárka Gill.
When Naveed Gill says that polo is the king of sports, he knows what he is talking about, because it's true only the rich could afford a horse and participate in such equestrian activities as hunts, show jumping or steeplechase. But times are chan-ging, and the game has become more accessible, and for instance in Argentina polo is as common as soccer in the Czech Republic. And polo has always been governed by gentlemen's rules, such as no yelling and no vulgar talk with players or umpires.
The most important aspect of the game played by two teams of four members each on horses, at speeds reaching up to 40 km/h, is the safety of both the horse and the player. The game is based on perfect cooperation between man and beast, and it should be stressed that not every horse is suitable for the sport. Specially selected ponies (those from the Argentinean stables are much sought after) require polo coaching, and their physique and resistance are cruci-al. A polo pony has to be able to keep calm in any gaming situation imaginable. To train a good polo pony takes about two years, and the process starts when the horse is four years old.
What is unique about polo: players of rather varied levels can meet in a field the size of six football pitches, and indeed only in polo can amateurs play professio-nals, and women together with men. Polo is very attractive thanks to the clo-thing style, both for the players, as polo gave its name to the collared shirt used in other sports, and for the visitors of tournaments, where ladies in dresses and hats can be seen. And last but not least, polo has its own celebrities who fell in love with the game and became its public face. These include not just members of the British royal family, but also for example the American actors Tommy Lee Jones and Sylvester Stallone.
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Travel like the privileged ones Travel like the privileged ones
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The luxury holidays segment has been on a significant increase late-ly. Where the really well-off clientele travel and what services they require is the topic of an interview for VIP SERVICE with Jaroslava Smejkalová, director of the Privileq company, which is part of the Fis-cher group specializing in the most demanding travellers.
When did you start selling luxury holiday packages?We have been offering luxury holidays for rich and discerning clientele in our group for years. But a couple of years ago we noticed a sharp increase of the number of experienced travellers who demand that their holiday be completely custom-made and who do not want to be limited by a catalogue, no matter how deluxe the offer.
So you began to aim at those who wanted more personal ar-rangements? Yes. While Fischer VIP within our group sells luxurious, but still cata- logue-based products to hundreds of clients, we at Privileq take care of literally just dozens of the hardest-to-please clients.
Does it mean every holiday with Privileq is tailor-made?The planning for every holiday starts with meeting in person, where our advisor listens to the client's wishes regarding where to go and what to experience. The client is usually familiar with our publication or internet presentation at www.privileq.cz. But sometimes the cus-
Travel like the privileged ones tomer has his or her own ideas and contacts us with a request for assistance.
Where do Privileq clients travel the most? With regards to the European continent, Tuscany and the south of France are very popular. Of the more remote destinations I can mention the Caribbean, and demand for the Bahamas is on the rise.
What do you personally consider to be your premium product? Our Seychelles offer is truly exclusive. There are islands offering just four accommo-dation units, meaning you can rent the whole place for just your family. The private island of Calivigny in the Caribbean is simply breathtaking. It is one of the most fa-mous and gorgeous resorts in the world. Among the best ideas for skiing enthusi-asts is St. Regis Aspen Resort with the calm atmosphere of the Rocky Mountains. It is located a mere 10 minutes from Aspen Airport, and you can get to all the skiing resorts and golf courses in the area from there.
What were the most interesting travel arrangements you prepared?A voyage to the Antarctic or a safari in Namibia were among the most exotic trips we have organized. In both cases the price was in the order of hundreds of thousands. The Antarctic is expensive in general, and the Namibian safari is something not much frequented yet. This particular trip was even more expensive due to the fact that a private plane was used for short transfers instead of a jeep.
What is decisive - destinations or experiences?Definitely experiences. People are travelling more and more to experience local gas-tronomy, culture or scuba diving, and let us choose the place. We offer, for example, a fascinating trip to San Gimignano in Italy, where the accommodation is located directly in a vineyard, with a private cook and food in the garden, where the client personally chooses what is going to be for dinner that day.
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1. Crisscrossing Latin America Discover the home of the Incas, passionate tango and even more passionate samba in one go. Peru will fascinate you with its ancient Incan history – don’t miss out on Cuzco, mythical Machu Picchu or Titicaca Lake. Argentina is famous for its delicious food, and people in Brazil know how to enjoy life – and not just during the world-renowned Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
2. Western Caribbean CruiseA cruise of the Caribbean is a perfect choice for those who love the ocean, wonderful beaches and water sports. According to some travellers this corner of the world offers the best scuba diving opportunities and truly virgin nature. The Western Caribbean with its white sand beaches, azure seas, unspoilt nature and colourful history will enchant you.
3. Santorini - romance with a touch of luxurySantorini is described as the most romantic of all the Greek islands, and the atmosphere of love will accompany you on your every step here. The most breathtaking sunsets, white houses on sheer rocks with typical blue domes, crystal clear sea and beaches with black sand will surely become the experience of a lifetime.
4. CubaLooking for white beaches and crys-tal blue sea? You've come to the right place. During your visit to Cuba you should not miss “Caribbean Paris”, which is the name given to Havana, a city full of history and wildly sinful Cuban salsa. A trip to the coffee plan-tations in the Escambray Mountains is also a fascinating experience.
5. Central and Northern AustraliaAustralian fauna and flora are some of the most interesting and exotic to be found on the face of the Earth. Most of the Australian landscape is of desert or semi-desert character, but you can see various environments here, from Alpine moorlands to tropical rain forests. You will be able to see for example the platypus, echidna, kangaroo, koala or emu in the open, or plants like eucalyptus and acacia and many others.
TOP 10 holiday destinationsWhat is the holiday of your dreams? We bring you a few tips for the most beautiful and attractive destinations around the world. Just have a look below and take your pick.
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7. Kenya - safari on foot in Tsavo National Park
The ideal time to visit the largest national park in Kenya is the end of the rainy season, when nature wears beautiful green. You can go on the longest safari trek in Tsavo (130 km) among lions and the big African elephants who live on savannahs covered by huge baobab trees; you will have a unique chance to watch zebras, giraffes, water buffalos and other wild animals.
8. IndiaThe SwaSwara resort is located among the undulating mountains and palm groves, with a view of the mythical beach in Gokarna. If you want to rediscover or find your inner calm, SwaSwara is just the place for you. You can stay in one of the 24 open villas, with a swimming pool, meditation house and se-parate floor for yoga.
9. Heli-skiing in WhistlerWhistler is one of the best skiing resorts in North America, the location of the Winter Olympic Games 2010. Who would not accept the offer of being brought by helicopter to the highest summits, and then going down the deserted slopes, without a care in the world? You can get to otherwise inaccessible pla-ces. The Canadian mountains of British Columbia are so vast that you can try several completely different slopes every day.
6. New Zealand - tracing old wines
You can find 9 wine growing areas on the island, of which every single one is specific, with a different variety. You can choose for example the Henderson and Kumeu areas, located 15 km from Auckland. Interesting places to have a taste of local wine include the towns of Napier and Hastings.
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10. The Arctic If you wish to find out what the life of a true arctic explorer feels like and conquer the North Pole, go on a tour of the Arctic. It will definitely be something different, an unforgettable holiday full of unexpected adventures. Polar areas are home to dozens of beautiful animal spe-cies you cannot find anywhere else. The home of polar bears, seals, penguin colonies, seabirds, massive elephant seals, arctic wolves, whales and shoals of fish.
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The company's philosophy is not just to sell the cars, but also to provide top-class service at the same time. The service facilities of both the Porsche Centres are equipped with state of the art diagnostic and repair technologies.
Porsche Centre Prague was built in 2009 and belongs among the largest and most modern Porsche Centres in Central and Eastern Europe. The showroom is located in the Prosek district of Prague and has 2,000 square metres of space2. It uses sales area sufficient for 14 vehicles of this Stuttgart brand. Porsche Service Centre Brno has been active in Moravia since 2007, and it serves 300 clients every year.
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David Svoboda: After the Olympic gold my life was turned upside down
David Svoboda: After the Olympic gold my life was turned upside downTwo years ago he was one of the innumerable sportsmen from Dukla Prague. Only a few in the know were familiar with his name. However, just one race was enough to make David Svoboda an icon of Czech athletics, the nice guy with a gold medal on his neck. "The London Olympics changed everything," admits the successful athlete, who has since become the face of a number of Czech brands.
David, you smile at us from many TV commercials and posters. How does it feel to see yourself everywhere?I think the frenzy has already subsided. But right after the Olympics it was a real roller- coaster ride. My life was turned upside down at times, and it was not easy to return to the usual flight height.
I can hear some aircraft lingo. How about you and flying?I'd love to say "I fly well and I like flying," but I am no pilot myself, and having no wings I have to say "I fly a lot and I like flying." For me as a sportsman frequent flights are a common part of my life.
In your case we may add parachute jumping, as you've had dozens of those.The number is close to one hundred. I always wanted to try that. When I first landed back on the ground, I knew for sure I wanted to experience it again. That is why I had AFF training, and when I have time I go and jump.
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David Svoboda was born in Prague 28 years ago. He won an Olympic modern pentathlon medal in London (2012). He used to represent the Dukla Prague team. His twin Tomáš Svoboda is a successful triathlonist. David was the face of the RunTour series last year.
David Svoboda: After the Olympic gold my life was turned upside down
What do you like about flying, and what other things would you like to try?Flying is cool! People who fly are 3D people, while the others are only 2D. And that is what I love about the jumps - the new dimension.
Let's stick with the flying for a while - you spend quite a lot of time travelling. What do you like the most about it?Adrenalin during the takeoff and landing. The rest is not much fun. I relax watching a movie, or I sleep.
What was your longest flight?It took about eleven hours. It was from Kona, Hawaii. But I do not fly that far very often, I am still more of a sportsman than a traveller.
As a modern pentathlonist you have to travel with your pistol and swords. How do the crews respond to that?Sometimes this creates very unpredictable situations. Of all the things I have to carry a considerable number of them are rather suspicious. As you have mentioned, the pistol and the swords are not exactly typical luggage.
Have you experienced some adventures as a result?A couple of years ago I travelled to Mexico to take part in the World Cup. We flew via the USA. They stopped me at the checkpoint in Amsterdam, saying that if I haven't got the new type of passport with biometric data, I had to get a visa. I started to deal with it immediately, but I still had to wait for three days. The day of departure, at 8 o'clock in the morning I am walking to the embassy to pick it up, and supposed to be boarding the plane at 10. I was the last one to arrive at the airport, and my official certificate stating that I was carrying a sport pistol was with the coach. It was a miracle I caught the flight. I arrived in Mexico and, quite exhausted, left my luggage to the lift-boy. Now I am safe, nothing can go wrong, I thought. But the pistol and other equipment was taken elsewhere, definitely not to my hotel. I lost another day of training. After four days of no exercise I felt sort of withdrawal symptoms, and went into the race unprepared. And believe me or not, it was my very first victory in the World Cup.
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Mr. Enrico Neie (42) is the Executive Chef in the Spanish restaurant La Terrassa on Chil-dren's Island on the River Vltava. Enrico, a German with Swedish roots, started his profe-ssional career as Chef de partie and Sous Chef in top-class Austrian and Swedish hotels. He
worked as Junior Sous Chef in Grand Hotel Stock-holm, Sweden, whose restaurant under the leadership of Executive Chef Mathias Dahlgren was awarded two Michelin stars. In the course of his career he has had the opportunity to cooperate with other influential chefs and Michelin star holders - Executive Chefs Grant Achatz, Marco Miller and Simon Taxacher. The breakthrough came in 2011, when he was offered the post of Sous Chef at the Radisson Blue Alcron Prague Hotel - the famous Degustation Restaurant Alcron managed by Roman Paulus. The restaurant is well-known for its focus on modern and molecular fusion cuisine, and was awarded one Michelin star. Since 2013 you can also meet him in the Zenklovka restaurant, where he is also active.
How did you arrive at cooking? Similarly to most chefs I started very young. The first real breakthrough in my career was my co-operation with Mathias Dahlgren in Stockholm, Sweden. From then on cooking has never been an obligation, as it became an art in itself for me.
Is it difficult to get a Michelin star? Oh yes it is! You have to give your work more than 100% every day! Cooking is a trial and error pro-cess, and also includes an element of belief in my own taste that drives me and makes me want to strive for better results all the time.
Why did you choose La Terrassa?La Terrassa restaurant attracted me from the very first visit. It is a combination of the unique location on the Vltava River bank and the amazing view of the Prague skyline. Plus the variability of spaces for guests is so wide, and appeals to so many vi-sitors - a cosy Tapas bar, the restaurant or outdoor terrace and sitting on garden furniture next to the water. The resulting experience of the unique place, service and perfect cuisine is unforgettable.
Can you describe the concept of the restau-rant where you are currently working?
I have tasted a number of delicious meals in Mi-chelin restaurants. My favourite pastime used to be to sit in a Tapas bar, tasting and trying meals until late evening, when I was completely full and satisfied. I just loved this easygoing aspect of Spa-nish feasting. It was so homely and simple. And I'd like to offer the same energy in La Terrassa.
What is your specialty? A refined cuisine - Tapas. Playing with food like an artist who learns from paintings about how light works. I like combining traditional raw materials, in a new unusual way.
What is your credo? Be yourself and open your mind. The distance be-tween you and your dreams is called discipline.
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Champagne is a drink with a story
Romantic dinner for two I recommend Cristal or Dom Perignon - because with these champagnes you will certainly make a great impression.
Hen night Definitely rosé. For example Veuve Cliquot or Billecart-Salmon Rosé - easy to fall for, easy to drink, uncomplicated.
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Champagne is a drink with a story
Why drink champagne? That is clear as day! Because no other sparkling wine will offer such variety of tastes, eight thousand different labels, the same number of flavours, complemented with various stories and a long history. It is drunk for joy, and is suitable for any occasion. Very few wines can handle foie gras or truffles, but champagne has no problem there.
However, there are principles that bring real delight when drinking champagne - if followed. For instance: The older the champagne, the warmer you should drink it. The average serving temperature should be 5 to 6 degrees Celsius, yet is is worth the experience to taste cooled down wine and not to return it in the ice bucket, but observe how the taste develops with increasing temperature of the bottle. Some "champagnes" are "closed" before they reach room temperature of 22 de-grees, then they reveal all.
Jakub Šebela, head sommelier of Zdenek's Oyster Bar in Prague, has tried to com-bine ten various champagnes and the corresponding social occasions. It is quite fascinating reading. Get Inspired!
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Hit of this summerFinally let me give you a tip - champagne you just have to taste. Henri Giraud Code Noir Rose for its high fruitiness and pleasant sparkling thanks to seven years spent on yeast lees, which makes it perfectly smooth.
Business meeting If you need to impress your business partners, it is best to choose from vintage wines, a prestigious cuvée, such as Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill. Why? Because it was Churchill who said about champagne: "You deserve it when you succeed, and you need it when you fail."
Festive occasions Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque, because it was made to celebrate the joy of life at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, in the merry old times typical for a lavish lifestyle. The painted label corresponded to this fact.
Lazing on the beachFresh Henriot Blanc de Blanc, with high minerality and fruitiness. Such a champagne will refresh you and make you feel great. Be careful not to leave it in the sun and sand, getting warm - serve it cooled to 5-6 degrees, and maintain the temperature in a champagne ice bucket.
WeddingBollinger, because this brand of wine symbolizes grace, elegance and loyalty (loyal to one town, the mission, the legacy). Popular at royal weddings.
Sports eventsTo a golf tournament, polo match and similar events be sure to take deVenoge in a Mag-num bottle. Bigger bottles are designed for sports events. The taste of this wine is ideal, because it agrees with a wide range of meals served on such occasions.
Cocktail party Henri Giraud Hommage. This champagne was created in honour of the house founder. This means it is a festive drink suitable for such a party. The taste is of medium fullness, again pairing nicely with various meal courses.
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Emirateswww.adac.ae
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AMSTERDAM–Netherlands
www.schiphol.nlVIP Centre Schiphol
P.O. Box 75011118 ZG Schiphol+31 20 601 218
BARCELONA– Spain
www.premium-traveller.comAeroporto de Barcelona
088 20 El Prat de Llobregat+34 902 508550
BRUSSELS– Belgium
www.brusselsairport.be Brussels Airport
BE-1930 Zaventem +32(0)2 77200 00
ZURICH–Switzerland
www.zurich-airport.com Flughafen Zürich AG
8058 Zürich-Flughafen +41 (0)43 816 21 42 [email protected]
DUBAI–United Arab Emirates
www.dubaiairport.com Dubai International Airport
PO Box 2525, Dubai +9714 504 5196
DÜSSELDORF–Germany
www.duesseldorf-international.dePostfach 30 03 6340403 Düsseldorf
+49 211 421 [email protected]
FRANKFURT–Germany
www.frankfurt-airport.com Frankfurt Airport Services
Worldwide 60547 Frankfurt am Main
+49 696 907 0366 [email protected]
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HANNOVER–Germany
www.hannover-airport.de Petzelstrasse 84
30855 Langenhagen +49 511 977 1910
HELSINKI–Finland
www.helsinki-vantaa.fi Helsinki-Vantaa International
Airport PL 29, 01531 VANTAA
+358 20 708 3117 [email protected]
ISTANBUL–Turkey
www.primeclass.com.trAtaturk Havalimani Dishatlar
Terminal Yesilkoy348 31 Istanbul
+90 212 444 25 [email protected]
KRAKOW–Poland
www.krakowairport.pl John Paul II International Airport
Kraków-Balice Ltd. Ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1
32-083 Balice +48 126 39 34 15
KIEV–Ukraine
www.kbp.aero Boryspil 7
08300 Kiev +380 44 281 7115
LONDON–United Kingdom
www.heathrowvip.com The Windsor Suite Western Perimeter
Road, T5, Heathrow Airport UB3 5AP
+44 77750 24337 [email protected]
MUNICH–Germany
www.munich-airport.com/en_vip Munich Airport
VipWing +49 89 975 21333
MOSCOW–Russia
www.vipint.ruSpiridonvka st., house 9/2
123001 Moscow7495788735
NEW YORK–United States of America
http://www.visitthelounge.com/ Jamaica Bay
11430 New York +1 718 751 4063
info@theloungej_ .com
PARIS– France
www.aeroportsdeparis.fr BP 20101
95711 Roissy Charles de Gaulle +33 1 48 62 36 49
ST. PETERSBURG–Russia
www.vip-pulkovo.ru Voronezhskaya ulitsa 5
191119 Sankt Peterburg +7 812 777 3000 [email protected]
STOCKHOLM–Sweden
www.arlanda.seStockholm-Arlanda Airport,
Swedavia190 45 Stockholm-Arlanda
+46 10 109 [email protected]
TEL AVIV–Israel
www.iaa.gov.il Ben Gurion Airport
P.O.Box 7 Ben Gurion Airport, 70100
Israel +972 03 971 58 59
WARSAW–Poland
www.lotnisko-chopina.pl Zwirki i Wigury 1 Street
00-906 Warsaw +48 22 650 4565
VALLETA/LUQA –Republic of Malta
wwww.lavaletteclub.comMalta International Airport
Luqa LQA 4000+356 2369 6016
VIENNA–Austria
www.viennaairport.comSteinringelweg, Objekt 140
1300 Wien-Flughafen+43 1 7007 23300
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Not an unreal dream. How to proceed?
The Civil Aviation Authority issues several types of licences, but clients are most inte-rested in the private helicopter pilot's licen-ce. So let's focus on this type.
Some aviation schools provide serious applicants for private helicopter pilot's li-cence with the possibility of a free test flight, which is definitely good. This is the only way to find out how your body re-sponds to the experience. Apart from that it is your first chance to see what the pro-fessional pilot does.
But this is just the beginning of your journey towards your "helicopter driving licence". You must be at least seventeen, and prior to the aviation school you have to go throu-gh a medical examination and have your radio operator licence ready. The course itself in the aviation school includes at least forty-five flight hours in helicopters.
Obviously you have to pass the theoretical exams in aviation law, meteorology, com-munication etc. Only when you succeed and complete the training course will you be entitled to proceed to the final test in the helicopter. The exam consists of two parts: you have to pilot the helicopter with absolute accuracy, and complete a naviga-tion flight. The test is the last step to get your "helicopter driving licence".
However, there is a difference between the ordinary driving licence and the pilot's li- cence; the qualification is time-limited and has to be maintained or renewed.
It might seem difficult to get a helicopter pilot's licence, but the experience of fly-ing a helicopter is a unique reward for the effort and investment.
It gives one a feeling of tremendous freedom to fly a machine that can move stealthily above the ground and has almost unlimited manoeuvring possibili-ties. It is no wonder that many of us - after watching a spectacular movie full of the typically smooth views from a helicopter - feel an urgent desire to become a pilot.
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