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I’m a drinks expert – all the best crisp booze combos including Martini with pickled onion Monster Munch

PICKLED onion Monster Munch should be washed down with a martini, according to a TV drinks expert.

And Flaming Hot Cheetos are perfect with Belgian fruit beer, says Neil Ridley.

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Pickled onion Monster Munch should be washed down with a martini, according to a TV drinks expert Sam Creed who tested the best booze and crisp combos[/caption]
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Monster Munch may not be stylish enough for James Bond, who famously likes his martinis shaken not stirred.

He has come up with more than 100 snack and drink combinations for his book, The Crisp Sommelier, out on Thursday.

His other suggestions include pairing a pint of bitter with roast beef crisps, while Prosecco is the perfect accompaniment to Tyrrell’s root vegetable crisps.

TV’s Sunday Brunch expert Neil told The Sun: “I started with the idea that certain wines can be matched with different foods and I knew I could find the crisp equivalent.

“At the start I had roughly 180 packets that I had collected over a few weeks and from there it was very much trial and error.

“It manages to make the pub experience even better. One hand in a pack of crisps and the other one holding a pint, it’s the ideal scenario isn’t it?

“It’s been a great journey – it was a labour of love but now I’m not sure I need to eat many more crisps!”

But Monster Munch may not be stylish enough for James Bond, who famously likes his martinis shaken not stirred.

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Neil’s top booze and crisp combinations
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The Crisp Sommelier, is out on Thursday

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Fuming anti-tourist mob trapped us in our hotel – they were pushing & shoving and we were too scared to leave

TERRIFIED British holidaymakers have told of being trapped in a hotel by ­furious anti-tourist protesters.

Thousands of demonstrators swarmed resorts on the Canary Islands on Sunday.

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Thousands of demonstrators swarmed resorts on the Canary Islands on Sunday[/caption]
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Tourists on the beach are swamped by demonstrators telling them to ‘go home’[/caption]

In Gran Canaria, hundreds gathered in Maspalomas with signs reading: “Go Home Tourists.”

Lee Pattemore, 44, was trapped inside the Riu hotel with wife Stacey, 39, and their two daughters, aged 11 and six.

He told The Sun: “They were circling the hotel. My daughter was asking me, ‘Daddy, why are they shouting?’”

Photos showed chaos outside the gates of the hotel as cops tried to regain control.

Landscaping boss Lee, of Epsom, Surrey, said: “There was a lot of pushing and shoving.

“We’re too scared to leave the hotel now.”

In Tenerife’s Playa de las Americas, 2,000 activists stormed Troya Beach, surrounding shocked Brits in their swimwear and chanting: “This beach is ours.”

Protesters also marched in La Palma, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and El Hierro under the slogan “The Canaries Have A Limit” — calling for a more sustainable tourism.

They say locals are priced out of the housing market and tourism is ruining the environment.

Activist Daniel Cabrera said: “We want tourism — we do not want over-exploitation and garbage tourism that does not benefit the local economy.”

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Furious anti-tourism protesters in Tenerife stormed a beach at a Brit holiday hotspot[/caption]
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Flag-waving residents beat drums and blew whistles as they wandered along the shoreline in Playa de las Americas[/caption]

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From Spotify to Amazon Prime, five hidden extras that come with subscription services

WITH so many services and subscriptions available, it’s easy to lose track of all the perks bundled into your monthly payments.

From free courses to exclusive entertainment deals, here are some hidden extras you might not know about . . . 

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Five hidden extras that come with subscription services[/caption]

LISTEN UP: Spotify is known for music and podcasts, but did you know they also offer courses?

Typically costing up to £80, you can now access these for free until November 30.

Choose from a range of courses such as photography, crafting or even DJing, and pick up a brand-new skill this month.

Visit courses. spotify.com to explore the options there are.

SHOW OFF: Film buffs will love this.

Sky Cinema customers not only get the latest films at home, and Paramount+, but can also claim two free Vue cinema tickets every month.

With the rising cost of watching movies on the big screen, this is the perfect perk for a cheap monthly date night.

PRIME SAVING: Amazon Prime members enjoy a host of perks but one that is often overlooked is Deliveroo Plus Silver membership.

This means free delivery and extra savings on your take-away orders for a whole year.

It’s usually £3.49 per month for the membership alone, and then you will make those extra savings on the food you order.

You can quickly and easily link up your account right now at deliveroo.co.uk/amazon-prime.

ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA: O2 customers should check for free extras with their mobile plan.

One is six months of Disney+ Standard, usually £4.99 a month, free through O2’s “Choose Extra” programme.

There’s also a free Amazon Prime offer. Head to o2.co.uk/extras.

DINNER DATE: Love dining out? Vodafone VeryMe Rewards offers a year’s membership of Eat Local, powered by the Gourmet Society.

This gives you 2-for-1 meal deals or 25 per cent off on food and drinks at restaurants in your area.

  • All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability

Deal of the day

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STASHING presents for Christmas?

This week, get the Nivea For Men Got It Covered gift set, usually £20 for £10 at Superdrug.

SAVE: £10

Cheap treat

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FANCY a Cadbury Fudge?

A £1.40 pack is now £1 if you scan your Tesco Clubcard.

SAVE: 40p

What's new?

FANCY a last-minute trip?

If you can be flexible on dates and times, head to snap.

Eurostar.com to find up to 50 per cent off fares for last-minute Eurostar departures.

Top swap

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This large Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Yankee Candle is £29.99 from yankeecandle.co.uk[/caption]
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But this similar large Pumpkin Spiced Latte candle is just £3.99 at The Range[/caption]

BRING the scent of autumn indoors with a large Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Yankee Candle, £29.99 from yankeecandle.co.uk, or find the similar large Pumpkin Spiced Latte candle, at The Range for £3.99.

SAVE: £26

Little helper

TREAT the family to dinner at Frankie & Benny’s and, until November 1, for every adult main meal, get a free kids meal deal including a main, side, dessert and drink worth £8.30. Offer is seven days a week.

Shop & save

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THIS So’home lamp will look chic on your bedside table.

Was £30, now £15 at laredoute.co.uk.

SAVE: £15

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Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle

JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle.

Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered.

Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket.

The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!

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Five Christmas market cruises you can still book with live carols, ice rinks and ‘windmill cookies’

IT’S nearly time to get on board for the festive season – with a Christmas markets cruise.

Need to stock up on presents? Fancy some yuletide treats?

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Cologne in Germany has long been a top European destination to visit for Christmas markets[/caption]

Or how about admiring some of the best seasonal lights in Europe?

Sophie Swietochowski brings you some crusies that will invite you to do all of that and more . . . 

BEST FOR FESTIVE VARIETY – COLOGNE

COLOGNE in Germany, with its majestic cathedral, pictured, has long been a top European destination to visit for Christmas markets.

And there is more than one of these in the city.

But one of the best is Heinzel’s Winter Fairytale, which has its own ice rink, and is one treat that revellers setting sail on Emerald Cruises’ Rhine voyage should definitely add to their bucket list.

Emerald’s eight-day river cruise begins in wintry Basel in north-west Switzerland before passing by Strasbourg, where passengers can take a guided tour, then it continues via several German cities including Koblenz.

The itinerary ends in Amsterdam where shops will soon be filled with festive local treats such as speculaas – spicy cinnamon biscuits also called windmill cookies.

The Christmas Markets on the Rhine cruise costs from £1,699pp, including flights on December 14, and transfers, wifi and excursions.

See emeraldcruises.co.uk.

BEST FOR SOLO TRAVEL – NUREMBERG

UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises have £1,000 off a host of festive cruises – many charging no solo supplement.

Single travellers can join an eight-day German cruise through so-called Christmas Country, along the River Main from Nuremberg to Frankfurt.

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Nuremberg has the largest and grandest Christmas market in Germany[/caption]

Highlights, aboard the River Princess ship, include a tour of Nuremberg and a visit to the city’s Christmas market – the largest and grandest in Germany, famed for its gingerbread.

Explore medieval city of Bamberg’s nativity trail, linking churches, museums and more.

The itinerary also includes a walking tour of medieval town Rothenburg, with its timber-framed houses, cobbled streets and tiny squares, plus visits to Würzburg, Wertheim and Frankfurt.

From £2,199pp for eight-day tour, no solo supplement, departures on December 8, 22 and 23.

See uniworld.com or call 0808 168 9110.

BEST FOR CAROLS – BRUGES

WHICH yuletide tune instantly reminds you of Christmas?

If it’s The Snowman: Walking In The Air, book a spot on this four-night Cunard voyage.

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A cruise from Southampton to Bruges is best for carol lovers[/caption]

Welsh singer Aled Jones will be on board to amp up the festive factor, with talks about The Snowman and live performances of carols such as Silent Night and O Holy Night.

The no-fly cruise on board the Queen Victoria, which can carry more than 2,000 passengers, departs from Southampton in early December, sailing straight to Bruges in Belgium.

This is the place to stock up on chocs, as the Belgians are known for producing the world’s best.

The ship then sails to Cherbourg in Normandy, home to a Christmas where treats include French favourite vin chaud (mulled wine).

The Cherbourg and Zeebrugge cruise costs from £669pp, in a Britannia Balcony room, departing on December 1.

See cunard.com.

BEST FOR CULTURE VULTURES – VIENNA

A DANUBE river cruise takes in merry markets crammed with traditional grub such as Austrian grammelknödel (a steaming potato dumpling), as well as celebrating all things Mozart.

The three-night adventure begins in the German city of Passau, after which you’ll cross the border into Austria, ticking off the historic town of Melk, home to an 11th Century abbey where Benedictine monks still live.

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In Vienna you can celebrate all things Mozart[/caption]

Next stop is Bratislava, Slovakia’s pedestrianised capital filled with cosy cafes, before moving on to Vienna – a highlight on the itinerary where passengers can visit Mozart’s home or listen to music in the famous Opera House.

The three-night Christmas Spirit on the Danube cruise on board the Riverside Mozart costs from £1,108pp, departing on December 5.

See riverside-cruises.com/en or call (0)333 305 0607.

BEST FOR LIGHTS – AMSTERDAM

The Dutch city of Rotterdam takes Christmas very seriously, lighting up the streets in a spectacle of colour.

It’s also the first stop on the Ambassador line’s ship Ambience, which departs from Essex port of London Tilbury.

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The Dutch city of Rotterdam takes Christmas very seriously, lighting up the streets in a spectacle of colour

Once you’ve sailed down the River Nieuwe Maas and ticked off Rott-erdam, Ambience will head for Honfleur in northern France.

Here, passengers can explore the Christmas markets in the town hall square, with stalls selling everything from stocking fillers to freshly baked treats.

The final stop is Amsterdam, where canalside trees will be festooned with lights.

Check out festive celebration Sinterklaas, and the Amsterdam Light Festival which features more than 25 specially created works of art.

The five-night sailing costs from £499pp, departing London Tilbury on December 15 and based on two people sharing an inside cabin.

See ambassadorcruiseline.com.

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