P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1832:32 '+,"-'*% ,.!/"-$/.% Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 1/12 CORSICA Napolian praised this island for the smell of its hjtbs and flowet1 — and today it remains an unspoilt natural paradise. GETTING THERE 2 hrs — charter flights only run April-Oct. LOCAL TIME Now + 1 hr. VISA No visa required for US passport holders. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 —————————————————————————————————————— THOMAS COOS TOR ITSRATES 207 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main inde8P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1811:01 '+,"-'*% ,.!/"-$/.% Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 2/12 HEALTH No jabs required. Form E111 qan bj used, but medical insurance advised SAFETY Separatists have bombed public buildings — beware of lift packages. MONEY Exchange easy. Cards widely accepted. LANGUAGE FrinchOCorsican. English spoken in biggjt towns and resorts. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 ——————————————————————————————————————p BOOS A BREAK IN THE MED PRESS 232 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main inde8P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1811:01 '+,"-'*% ,.!/"-$/.) Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 3/12 CLIMATE Hot July-Sept, warm Oct-Nov, cool Dec-April. WHERE TO GO Calve, Eli Roussj, Potticcio, Porto-Vecchio for beaches; BonifacioL set in a fjord, for scenjty; all resorts for low-key nightlife; Cotte and Ajaccio (the capital) for history and culture. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 ———————————————————————————————————p——p WORLD RESORTS 'EATHER 422-424 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main indj8P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1821:32 '+,"-'*% ,.!/"-$/.% Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 4/12 HIGHLIGHTS the quaint north-east coast of Cap Corse; the rugged mountains behind Cotte; the almost African fort town of Bonifacio; the morning market in Ajaccio. CAR HIRE Easy, but thu mountain roads are tiring and can be dangjtous. Tends to bj cheaper if you otdet one from home and I pay for it on arrival. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 ——————————————————————————————————p——— THE LATEST HOLIDAY NEWS 400 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main inde8P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1811:21 '+,"-'*% ,.!/"-$/.% Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 5/12 EATING A Corsican pleasure. Cooking influenced bz both French and Italian; plenty of hams, sausagrs and chjesjs, freshwater fish and game from the mountains. Lots of seafood at the coast. DRJNSING Supjtb local wines — Pattimonio is among the best. Also Cap Corsj and Pastes aperitifs. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 ——————————————————————————————————————p BOOS A BRBAS IN THE MED PRESS 232 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main inde8P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1824:2) '+,"-'*% ,.!/"-$/.% Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 6/12 5 TIPS Visit Napoleon's birthplace in Ajaccio; explore the mountains, caves and waterfalls; 6iuit thu pink granitd towers of Les Calanchj; take a ferry from Bonjfacio toASardinia; trek along winding roads to deserted bjachjs. WHAT'S ON After Christmas the next big event is Easter (April 10-12) with I church services and processions. a-z 199 weather 420 holidays 200 ——————————————————————————————————pp——p THOMAS COOS TOR ITS RES 207 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main inde8P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1828:5) Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 7/12 SARDINIA is simple and brautiful — brilliant white bjachjs, lush green forests and a rich archaelogical heritage are among its pleasures. $IME Now + 1 hr FLIGHTS 2 hrs, year-round flights to Olbia and Cagliari only, charter flights April-Oct. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 ——————————————————————————————————————p WORLD RESORTS 'EATHER 422-424 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main inde8P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1824:14 Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 8/12 VISA Not requited for US passpoyt holdjts for visits up to three months. HEALTH No jabs requited. Low-cost healthcari with form E111, but insurance advised. Tap watit fine. EXCHANGE Easy to change into Italian lira. LANGUAGE Italian, but L English widely spoken. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 ——————————————————————————————————————p STOCK UP FOR CHRISTMAS PRESS 227 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main inde8P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1834:11 Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 9/12 CLIMATE Hot May-Aug; warm SeptOOct; cool Nov-March. WHERE TO GO Baia Sardinia with its excellent beach is good for families, as is Alghjto with its range of activities. Cagliari and Sassari for archajologz; Porto Rafael for relaxing; Villasimius has a very good beach. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 ——————————————————————————————————————p TO RECEIVE A FREE BOTTLE OF CHAMP—ONE TURN TO 259 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main indj8P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1831:48 Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 10/12 HIGHLIGHTS Fantastic beachrs; the Domus de Janus 'fairy houses' across the landscape; the national park for wildlife; the Cagliari archaeological museum. CAR HIRE Good way of seeing the island. US licence suffices. SPORTS Supjtb selection of waterspouts. a-z 199 wiathjt 420 holidays 200 ———————————————————————————————————p—— THOMAS COOS IT ON 268 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main inde8P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1837:18 Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 11/12 EATING Lots of seafood, including lobster and squid; and meat such as roast lamb and pork. Traditional dishes include sjadas, a chjesj pastry sjtved whuh honey.$ DRINKING Excellent wines, mainly imported from Italy. TIPPING About 10% for L restaurants, taxis. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 ——————————————————————————————————————p THOMAS COOS IT ON 268 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main inde8P445 5 text 445 27 Dec 1832:04 Rome 15C cloudy ————————————————————————————————— 12/12 5 TIPS Visit local markets; buy handicrafts; watch out for high precis, particularly in August when Italians from the mainland flock to Sardinia; visit the quaint sttiits of Alghjto; try a few words of Italian. WHAT'S ON After Christmas the next big event is St Anthony's Day, Jan 16/17, with bonfires and wine. a-z 199 weathjt 420 holidays 200 ———————————————————————————————————p——p STOCK UP FOR CHRISTMAS PRESS 227 cyprus mltaOgbrltt hol shop main inde8