52 Reasons to Fly Ryanair in 2010

From parties in beach-side hot spots to festivals in country towns, there's always something going on around the Ryanair network. Mike Peake unearths a selection of ice-cool events*

*Events and dates listed are subject to change!

JANUARY

Rijeka Carnival
17 JANUARY- 17 FEBRUARY
It's all madness and macabre at this carnival held in and around the town of Rijeka. In fact, for a whole month, northern Croatia is besieged by "Zvoncari" - blokes wearing animal heads and bells in order to scare off the evil spirits of winter. WWW.RI-KARNEVAL.COM.HR
FLY TO PULA (CROATIA) FROM LONDON (STANSTED).

Nantes International Show Jumping
29-31 JANUARY
Sporting events are thin on the ground in January, but horse lovers looking for a break will be in equestrian heaven at this top hoof-gathering in north-west France. WWW.JUMPINGDENANTES.COM
FLY TO NANTES FROM SIX DESTINATIONS.

Angoulême Comic Book Festival
28-31 JANUARY
This western French town goes especially mad for the art of "bande dessinée", their addiction culminating in this annual event, whose highlight is a 24-hour comic-making contest. WWW.BDANGOULEME.COM
FLY TO ANGOULEME FROM LONDON (STANSTED).

Marrakesh Marathon
31 JANUARY
The 21st marathon in this exotic Moroccan city is expected to pull in more than 5,000 competitors. Think palm trees, worldclass athletes and some of the best January weather anywhere on the Ryanair route map. WWW.MARATHONMARRAKECH.COM
FLY TO MARRAKESH FROM 13 DESTINATIONS.

FEBRUARY

Mr Gay World, Oslo
10-14 FEBRUARY
Miss World is, of course, not sexist, which is why any male readers will have no problem whatsoever if their good lady fancies combining a Norwegian skiing jaunt with the sight of some buff and well-groomed gentlemen. Apparently, they're judged not just on athleticism and looks, but on communication skills, too. WWW.MRGAYWORLD.ORG
FLY TO OSLO (RYGGE AND TORP) FROM EIGHT DESTINATIONS.

Tenerife Carnival
12-21 FEBRUARY
The poster shows a bikiniclad monkey, but don't let that put you off - this is one blistering carnival and a chance to get some Spanish winter sun rolled into one. A big draw is the ceremony where they bury a giant fish. WWW.CARNAVALTENERIFE.ES
FLY TO TENERIFE SOUTH FROM 17 DESTINATIONS.

Milan Fashion Week
24 FEBRUARY-3 MARCH
If you look cool and could talk your way into a cabinet meeting, this is the week to visit Milan. The catwalk shows and parties are invitation only, but a knowing nod to Donatella and a polish of the old brogues and you may just find yourself talking shop with Anna Wintour. WWW.CAMERAMODA.IT
FLY TO MILAN (BERGAMO) FROM 48 DESTINATIONS.

Depeche Mode, Live In Düsseldorf
26-27 FEBRUARY
Since forming in 1980, the Brit electronic outfit has quietly risen to become a stadium supergroup. And there's no better place to hear their cold, industrialesque soundscapes than in the centre of the Teutonic telecoms industry. WWW.DEPECHEMODE.COM
FLY TO DUSSELDORF (WEEZE) FROM 46 DESTINATIONS

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