A Feng Shui Expert Can Guide you on the Right Path
Every aspect of our life consists of dual forces that govern and regulate our day to day existence. For every form of female (Yin) energy there is a complimentary and contradictory male (Yang) force and for everything positive there is some form of negativity counter balancing it. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that works towards balancing these dualities along with the various elements to bring harmony and prosperity in the various aspects of our life like health, wealth, career and personal relationships. Each of the elements like the earth, wind, water and fire, govern various parts of our existence. If water is useful for activating the career luck, then fire is known to control our passions. A Feng Shui expert is well qualified to accurately balance the elements and energies around you and your living space to provide the best guidance in each area of your life.
Each individual has a specific number that guides his life and this is known as the kua number. A Feng Shui expert can accurately calculate your number and accordingly find out the lucky and unlucky directions in respect to the four major aspects of your life. Each direction controls a certain area of your life and in turn, the benefits of this area can be enhanced or diminished through the use of various colors and objects. A Feng Shui expert is the best guide in case you need advice for activating any area of your life, like your career for example. Only an expert will have the necessary knowledge and competence to correctly gauge your problem and effectively solve it through Feng Shui tips and elements.
Feng Shui is a powerful and potent tool that can work wonders for any individual. However, the reverse is also true because the wrong interpretation and implementation of the principles can back fire, causing more harm than good. Each of the elements is a powerful agent by themselves and a wrong combination can cause havoc in your life. Fire, for instance, is the element that rules the passion of an individual, but too much of the fire element in the house and specifically in the bedroom can cause serious fights and misunderstanding between couples. Hence, it is always better to be safe than sorry and get the guidance of a Feng Shui expert as and when required to rectify a problem or enhance the advantages.
A Feng Shui expert uses many kinds of objects and knickknacks in order to bring about peace, harmony and prosperity to an individual’s living space. However, not everyone knows the authentic from the copy and many people end up buying the fake Feng Shui items, which cannot serve the desired purpose. Only an expert has the knowledge and competence to judge the original from the fake and give you the desired results through Feng Shui tips. Hence, select an expert with care and soon you will find your life turning around for the better, by properly harnessing the positive impact of the elements and dissipating the negativity.
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A couple’s survival guide to moving across borders
Frontiers, borders, crossings, these words evoke a myriad of feelings and sensations, not all of them comfortable. They make me think of being in the right place, or not, of identity, of invasion, of giving up more than one had intended.
When a couple decides to make the commitment to live together they agree to surrender a certain amount of personal space and identity to their partner for a common cause. They allow their personal borders to become porous in the pursuit of a stable life together. This is a big step. To avoid later disappointments it is important that they understand and talk about each other’s needs and requirements, what is negotiable and what is very definitely not.
Putting these issues together is a little like baking a cake. A cake requires ingredients like flour. No flour – no cake. This is non-negotiable and therefore a requirement. Of course a cake also needs heat, a pan and time for baking but these are all negotiable and therefore they are needs.
Finally, questions like what flavour, colour, one piece or two are flexible, the icing on the cake which make up the wants.
Even with the best pre-marital preparation an overseas move can put pressure on a relationship. Couples have to depend on each other far more in a foreign environment and every little problem can become magnified. Couples will be faced with common issues such as settling into the new country, learning the language, making new friends and adapting to new habits and behaviours while other issues will be faced individually. The culture shock experienced may not affect both partners in a relationship equally. The employed spouse has the familiarity of work and work routines while the spouse who isn’t working often has to navigate the new culture quickly — setting up a new home, getting children settled in school — and may get hit harder or sooner with culture shock.
Both partners might have chosen to move abroad and may be doing so willingly. But it’s also common for couples to move abroad because of one partner’s career, and for the other partner to go along, willingly, but with some mixed feelings about the move as well. These mixed feelings can resurface as anger and resentment during the settling-in phase, and again during periods of homesickness and loneliness. A spouse who left a job for the move abroad is now a trailing spouse, which is a quite different, and not so validating status.
The weight of helping children feel at home in a new country is a big challenge that is typically left to the trailing spouse. Finding the right schools and services for children is a challenge in a new culture. Helping children cope with missing their friends, adjusting to a new school, and finding a social network can be difficult and stressful.
Everyone who moves abroad goes through periods of homesickness and loneliness and this doesn’t mean that something is wrong with the relationship. Even when it is at its strongest, a support system that includes extended family and friends is essential. And it takes time to build those relationships. In many ways, it is easier for the working spouse, whose job provides built-in relationships with colleagues and others. The stay-at-home spouse not only has to start from scratch, but may also find cultural barriers that can increase the difficulty of making friends.
Couples have financial worries and discussions no matter where they live. These discussions can be more heated if one spouse isn’t working making the budget tighter than usual.
What a gloomy picture! Thankfully help is on hand of various sorts. As a feng shui practitioner I talk a lot to my clients about predecessor energy. When moving into a new home we literally step into the shoes of our predecessor. How often does one come across a house where couple number one divorced, and couple number two moved in and also divorced? I bought my house from a couple who divorced and had to make very sure that I put in feng shui cures so that we did not suffer a similar fate. One of the simplest ways of changing the energies is to give the whole place a good coat of paint. Not only does everything look brighter and fresher but old marks and scuffs from those who lived here before are removed. The Chinese recommend that newly-weds buy a new bed when they are first married. If that is not an option, new sheets also bring a nice change.
Finally if you are really not adapting to the new country it can be worth consulting a professional coach. It is now recognised that the key to a successful relocation is a happy spouse even though not all companies pay sufficient attention to this.
Life coach and psychologist Lesley Lawson works with expat spouses who want to make the most of their relocation. To read more of her articles and receive free settling in tips, visit http://www.2relationshipsuccess.com
A Guide to Using Feng Shui Crystals to Heal and Improve Energy
Now I need you to rethink a stereotype. Crystals. Yes, they look good on jewellery and yes drinking wine from them is an especially opulent experience, but the Chinese have had a use for crystals for generations for more than their aesthetic appeal. Introducing the feng shui crystal.
What Can Feng Shui Crystals Do?
This is a wondrous item that can heal the wounds of emotional scarring, create energy to bring in luck and fortune and to improve the overall health, mental and physical of anyone wielding them. In Chinese art and science, feng shui crystals are tools that dampen chaos and unleash bad energy, creating calm and peace around us so that we are more in tune with nature.
Crystals come in various shapes and sizes, as well as different forms. The earth produces natural crystals; you can spot them easily by their imperfect surfaces and often cloudy appearances. There are crystals that have fallen from the sky (not the stuff of fiction, but probably meteors compressed by extreme heat) and those produced in a laboratory.
Crystals have an inherent current flowing through them, an enforced energy that runs through their sub structure like electricity. Scientists call this the piezoelectric effect – a sort of minute vibrations that are testament to the crystals energy. This amazing fact about crystals is just that – undeniable scientific fact, and it is this effect that gives these natural jewels their uncanny power, a power that the Chinese have tapped upon to great benefit.
What are the Benefits of Crystals?
Healing and improving energy might be just too general a description for you readers so I will get into the specifics of their amazing abilities. For example, in Feng Shui, rose quartz crystals are used specifically to enhance the energies of love and emotion, enhancing and improving the love and romance of two people. It can also mend the scars of a broken heart. It is these vibrations, these piezoelectric effects with specific regularities of currents that resonate with matters of the heart.
Ammonite crystals, which are more often associated with the ‘Chi Lin’ a strange and wondrous ancient creature that emanates with good and healthy energy. This is because the patterns and intricate designs of the crystal closely match that of the creature and this crystal has frequencies that affect the most powerful muscle in the body – the brain. Wisdom is a common benefit of using these crystals and some Chinese masters have also attributed it to riches, prosperity as well as the ability for mothers to bear illustrious and strong sons.
Speaking about wealth, natural starlite citrine spheres are a great choice if you want to increase your wealth energies. Citrine attracts wealth luck into your life. They are also known to be able to enhance your self-esteem, motivation, creativity and confidence.
This brief overview is simply that – an overview. You should do more research and ask around for more advice and tips on feng shui crystals because the range and the possibilities for improving your life through crystals are wide and far reaching. Now that the jewels of Chinese luck creation have come to Western shores, you should get a piece of the action today.
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Cannes City Guide
Although best known for the International Film Festivel each May, Cannes is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Côte d’Azur or French Riviera. Regarded as the second most important city in France for business tourism after Paris, business travellers and conference attendees often outnumber tourists during the summer months. Renowned for its glittering casinos, premier shopping venues on La Croisette, and a wide range of gastronomic delights, Cannes is one of the crowned jewels of the French Riviera, a playground for the rich and famous, basking in the warm and incomparable light of the Côte d’Azur.
Although best known for the International Film Festivel each May, Cannes is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Côte d’Azur or French Riviera. Regarded as the second most important city in France for business tourism after Paris, business travellers and conference attendees often outnumber tourists during the summer months. Renowned for its glittering casinos, premier shopping venues on La Croisette, and a wide range of gastronomic delights, Cannes is one of the crowned jewels of the French Riviera, a playground for the rich and famous, basking in the warm and incomparable light of the Côte d’Azur.
Hotels
Hôtel Majestic Barrière
Built in 1923 and located on the Croisette, the Hôtel Majestic Barrière faces both the sea and the Palais des Festivals, thus naturally serving as the traditional celebrity hotel for Cannes Film Festival attendees. With 265 rooms including 84 suites and 2 penthouses, this newly refurbished, five star accommodation epitomises elegant charm and refined luxury. Facilities include well appointed meeting spaces for corporate events with a capacity for 600, a business centre, a private sandy beach and access to all water sports, heated swimming pools, fitness centre, five clay tennis courts, and adjacent golf course among others. A premier warm weather resort with an international reputation.
Hôtel Majestic Barrière
14 La Croisette Bp163
Cannes , 06400
France
Tél : +33 (0) 4 92 98 77 00
Fax : +33 (0) 4 93 38 97 90
lucienbarriere.com
Croisette Beach Hotel
Situated just a short walk from both the famous Croisette and the luxury boutiques of the Rue d’Antibes, the Croisette Beach Hotel offers a peaceful haven on a quiet, private street. Charming, but modern, the hotel features comfortable rooms and a sandy, private beach. Enjoy international ambiance in Mediterranean style. Whether socialising at Le Bellini bar or relaxing on the terrace near the pool, patrons find themselves in an island of luxury in the heart of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Twenty four hour room service, sauna, private garage with valet parking, pets accepted.
Croisette Beach Hotel
13 rue du Canada
06400 Cannes
France
Tél : +33 4 92 18 88 00
Fax : +33 4 93 68 35 38
cannes-hotel-croisettebeach.com
Le Grand Hotel Cannes
A four-star hotel overlooking the sea, La Grand Hotel is the oldest on the famous Croisette. Revamped in the style of the 60s, Le Grand offers a green oasis of peace with 76 rooms and suites, terraces, a garden, meeting room, and wifi Internet access. Stroll through the garden to the fine, sandy Le Plage 45 to enjoy the crystal clear water of the Mediterranean with numerous water sport activities available. (From April to October the restaurant La Plage 45 serves seafood and local specialities, with cocktails and light food available at the lounge and bar.) Fine dining at Restaurant Le Park 45 or enjoy intimate drinks at Bar Le Cercle.
Le Grand Hotel Cannes
Grand Hôtel
45 boulevard de la Croisette
06400 CANNES
Tél : +33 4 93 38 15 45
Fax : +33 4 93 68 97 45
grand-hotel-cannes.com
Hotel Martinez
Known as one of the flagship hotels of the French Riviera, the Hotel Martinez, eminently positioned on the sea front along the boulevard de La Croisette in Cannes mixes comfort and technological amenities with aesthetic elegance. Seven floors overlook the sea front in this 40,000 square metres luxury facility with 412 room and suites. Three restaurants including La Palme d’Or (2 Michelin stars). Piano bar, large private beach, heated pool. Fifteen meeting rooms and reception areas create 2500 square metres of conference space, only slightly less than the congress centre Palais des Festivals. For its spaciousness and ability to host social, festive, and professional events, the Hotel Martinez is one of the most versatile of accommodations available in Cannes.
Hotel Martinez
73, La Croisette
06400 Cannes
France
Tél : 0 800 050 011 (Toll Free in France)
International toll free numbers listed on website.
hotel-martinez.com
InterContinental Carlton Cannes
Built in 1911, the Intercontinental Carlton Cannes draws on years of well-evolved service and refinement to create an atmosphere catered toward the well-being of its guests. With breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and easy access to the shopping district and the Palais des Festivals, the hotel offers a full featured health and fitness centre, extensive business services, travel assistance, day care and children’s activities. Dine at the Carlton Restaurant or Carlton Beach Restaurant (April to October) or enjoy drinks at the Carlton Bar and Carlton Terrace (with live jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings) or the more intimate Petit Bar.
InterContinental Carlton Cannes
58, Bd. La Croisette, Bp 155
06414 Cannes
France
Tél : +33(0) 4 93 06 40 06
Fax : +33(0) 4 93 06 40 25
intercontinental.com
Hotel de Mougins
Located outside the historic centre of Mougins, the Hotel de Mougins offers cosy, elegant accommodations. Whether relaxing by the fireplace in the bar/lounge, or strolling the beautiful open courtyard and lawns, guests enjoy a private and quaint atmosphere in authentically French style. The rooms are comfortable and spacious, marked by small touches like slippers for guests that set the hotel apart from larger, urban establishments. Many rooms have private balconies and the bathrooms are large and well-appointed. Guests have access to an on site restaurant. All together, an excellent site for rest and relaxation away from the mainstream tourist crowds.
Hotel de Mougin
205 avenue du Golf
06250 Mougins, France
Tél : +33(0)4 92 92 17 07
Fax : +33(0)4 92 92 17 08
Hotel Le Mas Candille
Located between Cannes and Grasse, the Hotel Le Mas Candille is a five-star luxury hotel and spa in the medieval city of Mougins. Originally an 18th century farm house, this hotel, lying only 7 km from Cannes, is known for its exclusive tranquility and informal luxury. A blend of traditional architecture and contemporary amenities, Hotel Le Mas Candille lies close to the Mediterranean but is nestled in the countryside of Provence surrounded by mature cypress trees and beautiful old olive groves. Offering the first Japanese style Shiseido spa in Europe (among a wide range of spa treatments available), guests will enjoy a relaxing experience for both the mind and body.
Le Mas Candille
Bd Clement Rebuffel
06250 Mougins France
Tél : +33 492 28 43 43
Fax : +33 492 28 43 40
Cannes Hotel 3.14
The 3.14 hotel is located in the heart of the Golden Triangle in Cannes, 50 m from La Croisette and 300 m from the Palais des Festivals. Each floor is designed to represent one of the five continents, creating a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural experience. On the third floor, Oceania, guests enjoy the cool freshness of the sea air and light filtered through raffia shades hinting at the original paradise, while guests in first floor “America,” enjoy Pop Art decorations emphasising the American melting pot. The 3.14 is a hotel that appeals to the open-minded interested in stepping over traditional boundaries and enjoying an extraordinary experience in accommodations. Arranged according to the principles of Feng Shui, the 3.14 encourages energy throughout.
Cannes Hotel 3.14
Rue François Einesy
06400 Cannes, France
Tél : 04 92 99 72 00
3-14hotel.com
Palais Stéphanie Cannes
Boasting a rich cultural and artistic heritage, the Palais Stéphanie Cannes sits nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Southern Alps. An unparalleled France luxury hotel, the 262 spacious rooms have clean lines bathed in bright, natural light and are outfitted with the best materials for a unique experience in elegant refinement. Each features images of the great stars of film, so intimately linked with the tradition of Cannes. Enjoy dining with an outstanding view of the ocean at La Scena lounge bar and restaurant, which serves cuisine from Italy, Japan and France. Visit Le Panorama rooftop bar overlooking the Bay of Cannes, Lérins Islands and the Esterel Mountains for drinks, snacks, or a visit to the swimming pool.
Palais Stéphanie Cannes
(Formerly Hilton Cannes)
50 boulevard de la Croisette
06414 Cannes, France
Tél : +33 4 92 99 70 00
Fax : + 33 4 92 99 70 11
hotel-palais-stephanie-cannes.com
Spas
SPA Martinez
Located on the 7th floor of the Hotel Martinez, the SPA serves both men and women in the interest of good health, youth, beauty, and relaxation. Using Lancaster anti-ageing, solar skin care, and Sothys beauty concepts, the experts at the SPA concentrate on merging concepts of mind and body in perfect harmony. Offering a range of services from facial care to massages, the SPA promises an unforgettable experience in personal wellness and luxury. Open every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the SPA has a direct telephone line for the arrangement of individual appointments.
SPA Martinez
In the Hotel Martinez
73, La Croisette
06400 Cannes
France
Tél : +33 (0) 4 92 98 74 90
hotel-martinez.com
Spa Candille
Located in the Hotel Le Mas Candille in Mougins, Spa Candille introduced two exclusive spa treatments in 2010, the Yutaka Ritual (2 hours, 210€ per person) and the Ultimate Candille Zen Treatment (1 hour 30 minutes, 160 € per person.) Both are true to the spa’s unique approach to both beauty and well being. Using the Shiseido Qi method, which stimulates both mind and body energy, the treatments encourage relaxation at the deepest levels while restoring the skin’s natural beauty. Both oshiboris (Japanese hot towels) and shiatsu massage are incorporated. Day Spa Packages are also available and guests will enjoy shopping for products in the spa boutique. Reservations required.
Le Mas Candille
Bd Clement Rebuffel
06250 Mougins France
Tél : +33 492 28 43 43
Fax : +33 492 28 43 40
Restaurants
La Palme d’Or
During the Cannes Film Festival this is the place where stars go to be seen. A sophisticated restaurant serving some of the finest cuisine on the French Riviera. The beautiful Art Deco building with its bay windows has outdoor, enclosed terraces overlooking the sea, the pool, and the Croisette. The Modern French menu changes seasonally. Located in the Hôtel Martinez. Open Tuesday-Saturday 12:30-2pm and 8-10pm. Reservations are required. Closed April 19 to May 2 and November 5 to December 5.
La Palme d’Or
73, La Croisette
06400 Cannes
France
Tél. +33 (0)4 92 98 74 14
hotel-martinez.com
Château de la Chèvre d’Or
Exquisite two Michelin star restaurant housed in a 14th century castle that is now a four star hotel. Redecorated in 2008 to create a quiet, modern atmosphere, the restaurant’s terrace offers magnificent ocean views and overlooks an African styled garden. Inspired and innovative cuisine featuring seasonal produce carefully selected to draw inspiration from the Mediterranean style, but with a modern twist. Fresh and refined, the dishes take on new, unexpected and delightful dimensions. Open for lunch and dinner.
Château de la Chèvre d’Or
Rue du Barri
Moyenne Corniche
Eze-Village 06360
Tél. 4-92-10-66-66
Fax. 4-93-41-06-72
chevredor.com
Château Eza
A Michelin starred restaurant with a la carte French and Mediterranean cuisine. Set against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera, the retractable roof of the glass-edged room allows patrons to fully experience the glorious weather, as do several terraces overlooking sparkling ocean views. Menus change on a weekly basis guaranteeing a fresh experience on each visit. An exquisite blend of traditional French dishes and modern, international influences. Tapas service and à la carte salads are served from 12:30pm to 6:00pm.
Château Eza
Rue de la Pise
Eze-Village 06360
Tél. 4-93-41-12-24
Fax. 4-93-41-16-64
chateauezarestaurant.com
Côté Jardin
A personalized, friendly dining experience just minutes from the Croisette near the Palais de Justice. Generous portions and reasonably priced, the French Provençal cuisine is served either on a street level veranda (glassed in for privacy), on the garden terrace surrounded by flowering plants, or in a cosy upstairs dining room. A lovely spot for an intimate, romantic dinner. Due to the loyal local following, reservations are required, especially during the busy summer months. Closed one week in early January and on Sundays and Mondays.
Côté Jardin
12, Avenue Saint-Louis
Cannes 06400
Tél. 04 93 38 60 28
Fax. 04 93 38 60 28
restaurant-cotejardin.com
Gaston et Gastounette
Offering an unparalleled view of the marina, diners are drawn to the stucco exterior and oak moldings that distinguish this restaurant from its surroundings. Serving the best regional specialties including two bouillabaisses prepared for only two diners at a time, expect hearty, traditional French fare. Diners are served daily from noon until 2pm and from 7 to 10:30pm. The sidewalk terrace is surrounded by flowers and forms the perfect setting for a relaxed dining experience. Reservations are required and the restaurant is closed December 15-24 and January 3-20.
Gaston et Gastounette
6-7, Quai Saint-Pierre
Cannes 06400
Tél. 04 93 39 49 44
Reservations. 04 93 39 47 92
restaurant-a-cannes.com
Le Moulin de Mougins
Located in a 16th century mill in the town of Mougins, the restaurant was founded by chef Roger Vergé. With a four “knife and fork” rating from Michelin, expect hearty, but upscale fare with modern twists on traditional dishes from Provence and across France. Favourites on the menu include seafood stuffed artichoke, roasted Provençal goat with herbs, and sweetbreads with mushrooms fried in grease. Technically an inn, there are four suites and three rooms with air-conditioning available for rent. Restaurant is open Tues-Sun noon-2pm and 7:30-10pm. Reservations are required.
Le Moulin de Mougins
Notre Dame de Vie
06250 Mougins, France
Tél : +33 04 93 75 78 24
Fax : +33 04 93 90 18 55
moulin-mougins.com
Restaurant Candille
With a menu rivalling the best restaurants of Cannes, the Michelin-starred restaurant at the hotel Le Mas Candille offers one of the finest gastronomic experiences on the French Riviera. Located 25 minutes away from La Croisette in Cannes, a trip to Restaurant Candille makes for an excellent gourmet experience and a relaxing evening away from the bright lights of one of the regions most storied cities. Open to diners who are not guests, the beautiful setting in the countryside of Provence only augments the excellence of the cuisine. Specialities include Tournedos of Simmental Beef with Summer Truffles, Baby Vegetables and Chervil Emulsion. Smart, casual attire. Open all year round for lunch (12:15 to 2:15pm) and dinner (7:30 to 10:00pm). Reservations recommended.
Le Mas Candille
Bd Clement Rebuffel
06250 Mougins France
Tél : +33 492 28 43 43
Fax : +33 492 28 43 40
lemascandille.com
Les Pêcheurs
Located in the Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel, the restaurant Les Pêcheurs offers creative cuisine replete with the fragrances and tastes of the Mediterranean. Enjoy a table by the window with beautiful ocean views. Favourites include veal with mango, and vanilla flower salt and green pea mousse with peppermint. Freshly caught seafood offerings include turbot, sea-bass, dorade royale, pageot, chapon, denti, baudroie, barbue and sole. Jackets are required for men. Breakfast served from 7:30am to 11am; dinner from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Open every evening from March to October. Reservations are required.
Les Pêcheurs
10 Boulevard du Maréchal Juin
06160 Antibes, France
Tél : 04 92 93 13 30
ca-beachhotel.com/
Astoux et Brun
Since 1953, Chez Astoux et Brun has maintained an outstanding reputation for offering fresh, high quality seafood and fish to patrons. A ‘brasserie’ style venue, it has been owned by three generations of the same family. Sample plates available of shellfish, crustaceans and other seafood. Daily specials or “suggestions” and desserts. The restaurant offers packaged, pre-prepared dishes for take away. Shellfish is served throughout the day. Chez Astoux et Brun is open from 8am to 11pm with the kitchen in operation from noon to 2:30pm and 7pm to 11pm. In the afternoon a limited number of hot menu dishes are served in addition to shellfish.
Astoux et Brun
Angle 27, rue Félix Faure
and 2, rue Louis Blanc
06400 Cannes
Tél : 04 93 39 21 87
Tél : 04 93 39 98 94
Fax : 04 93 39 98 54
Beaches and Beach Restaurants
L’Ecrin Plage
On the edge of the port of Canto at the end of the Croisette, L’Ecrin Plage features an interior restaurant with a roof open to the sky and open picture windows as well as a terrace and lounge bar directly facing the sea. Favourites include pan-fried salmon steak with the flavours of Asia, grilled sea bream with a hint of lemon, and poached saddle of cod. Also look for the veal piccata with lemon and the fillet steak with three varieties of pepper. Open for the day year round, brunch is served every Monday from October to May. In the summer, both the restaurant and lounge bar are open in the evening and offer wifi access to patrons. There are 180 deck chairs on the sand, teak decking and pontoon. (A lifeguard is on duty.) Magazines and dailies are provided.
L’Ecrin Plage
Port Pierre Canto
06400 Cannes
Tél : 04 92 59 60 60
Fax : 04 92 59 11 00
Z Plage
Once known as the Hotel Martinez Beach Club, the restaurant at the hotel’s private beach is a celebration of teak wood finery and parasols in the summer season. The open-air restaurant specialises in good healthy food prepared with herbs and spices that enhance the food’s natural flavour. A variety of spit-roasted meat and fish prepared in a clay oven. The cocktail menu at the available bar is elaborate and tempting and includes freshly squeezed juices and fusion frappés. During the supper expect lively beach evenings with fireworks and colourful dinners. Open daily, with lunch served from 12:30pm to 5:30pm.
Z Plage – Hotel Martinez
73, La Croisette
06400 Cannes
France
Tél : +33 04 92 98 74 22
hotel-martinez.com
La Mandala
Open year round, the beach at La Manda offers fine sand and stunning views of the Mediterranean. Enjoy the warm, family atmosphere, relaxing in the sun and enjoying the restaurant’s refined cuisine. Favourites include clams linguine with garlic and basil, cream and white truffle risotto; and raviolini with Italian ham, mozzarella cheese and white truffle. Also look for the roast sea bass filet with mashed potatoes and a virgin sauce as well as grilled sea bass, dorado, or sole with fresh steamed vegetables. Available for receptions and events.
La Mandala
1 Boulevard de la Croisette
06400 Cannes, France
Tél : 04 93 94 24 22
Fax : 04 93 43 91 33
plage-lamandala.com
Bars & Clubs
Casino Croisette
One of the best known and well loved casinos in France, the elegant Casino Croisette dates from 1907 and has long been an establishment of the wealthy and famous. Its slot machines draw more gamblers than any other casino in France. Situated near the promenade, the ornate rooms play host to all the classic games from blackjack to roulette. Enjoy an exquisite meal in the casino restaurant or dance to live music at the adjacent Le Jimmyz Club. (Jackets are required for gentlemen.)
Casino Croisette
1, jetée Albert-Edouard
Palais des Festivals
06400, Cannes
France
Tél. 4-92-98-78-00
Fax 4-92-98-78-85
Palm Beach Casino
Open daily from 11am to 4am for slot machines and 8pm to 4am for table games, the Palm Beach Casino in Cannes features 100 gaming machines and twenty-two gaming tables including blackjack, English and French roulette, punto banco, poker and stud poker. (There are three restaurants on the property and a 106 room hotel.) The dress code is described as “proper and casual.”
Palm Beach Casino
Pointe Croisette
Place FD Roosevelt
06400 Cannes, France
Tél. 04 97 06 36 90
Fax 04 97 06 36 89
casinolepalmbeach.com
Les Coulisses
Patrons who want to get in the door of the trendy Les Coulisses for dining or dancing need to “dress to impress.” The crowd is young and hip, enjoying drinks with pizza, sushi, olives or tapas. Open from Monday to Sunday, 6pm to 2:30am. DJ gets the party and the dancing started after 10pm.
Les Coulisses
29 Rue du Commandant André
06400 Cannes, France
Tél. 04 92 99 17 17
Jimmy’z
After a loyal following developed for the original Jimmy’z, in Monaco, the sister club opened in Cannes to an equally enthusiastic reception. The spacious dance floors (there are several) offer plenty of room for patrons to enjoy the upbeat music. It’s not unusual to see high rollers and stars here, especially during the Cannes film festival. A high fashion club with a high profile clientele.
1 boulevard de la Croisette
Palais des Festivals
06400 Cannes France
Tél. 4-92-98-78-78
Shopping
La Croisette
A street with a global reputation running along the shoreline of Cannes and filled with endless opportunities for upscale shopping, dining, and sightseeing. Watch the boats and the sea on one hand and elegantly dressed pedestrians on the other. A parade of upscale boutiques and designer shops including Jimmy Choo, Hermes, Luis Vuitton, Chanel, and Dior among many, many more. Lovely restaurants open only for lunch scattered along the beach. Expensive, top quality, and a venue in Cannes not to be missed. (Most of the best shops in Canne are located in an area between La Croisette and the rue d’Antibes, which runs parallel a block or two inland.)
La Croisette
World famous street running along the shoreline.
Bouteille
The best (and most expensive) parfumerie in Cannes, Bouteille offers an expansive selection of scents and a generous range of free samples (with a complimentary bag.) Carries both the latest fragrances and the great classic perfumes. Additional wares include high quality costume jewellery, top of the line beauty accessories, and exquisite presentation boxes for a variety of special occasions. A delightful experience for the serious buyer or holiday browser.
Bouteille
59 rue d’Antibes
06400 Cannes, France
Tél. 04 93 39 05 16
Marché Forville
The primary fruit, flower, and vegetable market in Cannes (and a brocante market on Monday), Marché Forville is a traditional outdoor French market specialising in locally harvested produce of the highest quality. An excellent outdoor venue for a pleasant stroll, camera in hand. Expect quaint adjacent artisan shops and small bars including three oyster bars. Wine, cheese and bread shops, intimate restaurants. The market provides excellent “people watching” opportunities with local flavour and interesting wares. One of the most popular shopping destinations in Cannes. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 0700-1300.
Marché Forville
At the edge of the Quartier Suquet.
Galeries Lafayette
Located in the heart of Cannes near the train station, Galeries Lafayette is known for meticulously displayed upscale fashion. A branch of the popular international department store based in Paris, Galeries Lafayette provides a good range of prices for varied holiday budgets. Wares range from gourmet food selections to designer clothing. While not as trendy as adjacent boutiques or as colourful as the artisan shops, for the visitor attracted to this type of venue, Galeries Lafayette can be a pleasant afternoon stop. (Also a good place to acquire necessary items forgotten in packing for your holiday.)
Galeries Lafayette
6 rue du Maréchal-Foch
06400 Cannes, France
Tél. 04 93 39 27 55
Ciné-Folie
Also known as La Boutique du Cinema, Ciné-Folie is a year-round bookstore devoted entirely to the subject for which the name “Cannes” has become synonymous — films. With a reputation as the finest bookstore in the south of France devoted exclusively to cinema, Ciné-Folie also sells movie posters and vintage film stills. A popular place to stop for “take home” souvenirs. (Also sells official posters from the Cannes film festival, past and present.)
Ciné-Folie
14 rue des Frères Pradignac
06400 Cannes, France
Tél. 04-93-39-22-99
Golf
Cannes Mougins Golf Country Club
An 18-hole, par 72, parkland course founded in 1923, the Cannes Mougins Golf Country Club offers catering, buggies, trolleys, and a driving range. Designed by golf architects Peter Allis and Dave Thomas, the course is set in the beautiful countryside of the French Riviera. The slightly hilly course is maintained in outstanding conditions. Making for exacting play, with generous fairways, the greens are small and fast. Strategic play is required at every hole, with the luxurious clubhouse featuring top-quality regional cuisine, a welcome reward at the end of a long day of play. Located 10 minutes from Cannes. Reservations are required with green fees for non members.
Cannes Mougins Golf Country Club
175 avenue du Golf,
06250 Mougins, France
Tél : +33 4 93 75 79 13
Fax : +33 4 93 75 27 60
golf-cote-azur.com
Gold de Cannes-Mandelieu (Old Course)
Founded in 1891 by the Grand Duke Michael Aleksandrovich of Russia, the 18-hole, 71-par, Old Course Cannes Mandelieu (originally the Cannes Golf Club) is split in two by the River Siagne and has a small adjacent railway. It is the fourth oldest course in France. Set in natural parkland and designed by Harry Colt, the course forces players to cope with the inevitable tree lines. Not an overly long course at just 5745 metres, the greens with their subtle slope will test a golfer’s all around skills coming off the moderately tight fairways. A classic course maintained in excellent condition. For 18 holes, visitors pay green fees of €90 with twilight rates available. Booking in advance required. Visitor tee-times available on both week days and weekends. Handicap required.
Gold de Cannes-Mandelieu (Old Course)
Route du Golf
Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
06210, France
Tél : +33 04 92 97 32 00
Fax : +33 04 93 49 92 90
golfoldcourse.com
Golf du Claux Amic
A new and challenging, woodland course, founded in 1992, Golf du Claux Amic lies high in the hills above Grasse. Quiet, natural, and tree-lined, the terrain of the 18-hole, par 72 course is cut from the hillside, but does not make for strenuous walking. Designed by Jean-Pascal Foures, some of the drives are intimidating, but many of the vistas are spectacular, especially on the 12th green. The clubhouse, a former chateau, is large and sumptuous. The course is located 20km north of Cannes. Visitors will pay green fees of €53-€100. Credit cards are accepted. Advanced bookings are required with tee times available on both week days and weekends. Handicap required.
Golf du Claux Amic
1 route des Trois Ponts
D11 (Cabris Road)
Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
06130, France
Tél : +33 04 93 60 55 44
Fax : +33 04 93 60 55 19
claux-amic.com
Domaine du Chateau de Taulane
A golfing gem, established in 1992 and designed by Gary Player, Domaine du Chateau de Taulane is an 18 hole, wooded parkland course (par 72). The chateau, dating to 1750, has been magnificently restored and the course is available for “stay and play.” Situated in a natural pine forest, the course is maintained to unusual levels of excellence. Well balanced play with features to keep low and high-handicap players both pleased and challenged. Water features on some holes, especially on the double green of the 9th and 18th holes. Visitors will pay green fees of €51-€100. Credit cards are accepted. Handicap required and must book in advance. Tee times are available on week days and weekends. Located 50 km northwest of Cannes.
Domaine du Chateau de Taulane
D6085 Route Napolean
Le Logis du Pin, nr Castellane
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
83840, France
Tél : +33 04 93 40 60 80
Fax : +33 04 93 60 37 48
chateau-taulane.com
Golf de l’Esterel
An 18-hole, wooded, par-71, parkland course designed by Robert Trent Jones and located 28 km southwest of Cannes. Golf de l’Esterel is a favourite of golfers on holiday in this area of the French Riviera. Fairly short, at 5852 metres, the undulating fairways are tight and lined with umbrella pines. Accuracy from the tee is a must. Look for water on a third of the holes demanding adept shots. Greens are good sized. The front nine feels like a tour through the estate’s holiday villas, while the back nine is more interesting. Expect pleasant mountain views on the inward nine-hole loop. Green fees for visitors are €67, credit cards accepted. All visiting golfers are welcome, but advance bookings are required. Tee times are available on both week days and weekends. Rental golf carts available.
Golf de l’Esterel
745 Blvd Darby
nr St Raphael
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
83700, France
Tél : +33 04 94 52 68 30
Fax : +33 04 94 52 68 31
formule-golf.com
See & Do
La Croisette
Perhaps in no city does a single street more epitomise the essence of the local culture than La Croisette in Cannes. Running parallel to the coastline and divided by islands of flowers and palm trees, this boulevard of upscale designer shops in full view of the ocean teems with elegant pedestrians walking their dogs, browsing the boutiques, and soaking up the golden light of the Côte d’Azur. Scattered with lovely restaurants and home to the shops of Jimmy Choo, Hermes, Luis Vuitton, Chanel, and Dior among others, La Croisette is truly the heart of all that is cosmopolitan and elite in Cannes.
La Croisette
World famous street running along the shoreline.
Musée de la Castre
Home to works of decorative art, sculpture, and paintings, the museum has a gallery featuring relics of the Mediterranean civilisations dating from the Greeks, Romans, Cypriots, and Egyptians. Five rooms are devoted to paintings from the 19th century and the ethnography section offers excellent examples of Peruvian and Maya pottery. Open June to August, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 1pm and 3 to 7 pm. April, May, and September, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 1pm, and 2 to 6pm. October to March, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 1pm, 2 to 5pm. Admission is 3€. Free the first Sunday of each month.
Musée de la Castre
In the Château de la Castre, Le Suquet.
Tél. 04-93-38-55-26
Palais des Festivals
Located on the east side of the Old Port, the Palais de Festivals opened in 1982. The impressive complex includes three auditoriums, all outfitted with the most modern equipment for sound and simultaneous translation. There are 11 conference rooms, two exhibition halls, a night club, and a restaurant. The extensive Allées des Stars includes the hand prints and signatures of hosts of film industry notables and is a popular spot with visitors on holiday. (Just beyond the Palais des Festivals, look for the Vieux Port with a medley of luxury and fishing boats and the nearby allées de la Liberté flower market.)
Palais des Festivals
1 Avenue Laugier
06400 Cannes, France
Tél. 04 93 99 88 35
palaisdesfestivals.com
Petit Train
Enjoy a ride in one of the white-sided, diesel-powered Petit Train touristique de Cannes to understand the difference between the old and new parts of the city. To view modern Cannes, board in front of either of the two casinos. To view Vieux Cannes (Le Suquet) board opposite the Hôtel Majestic. Both depart on the hour throughout the day (10am to 7 and 11:30pm by season with no service in November.) Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Cost is 5€ to 9€ for adults, 2.50€ to 3€ for children younger than 10. (Lower prices are for the tour of the old town.) Combination tickets are 8€ for adults, 5€ for children under 10 and are good on separate days.
Petit Train
La Croisette, Cannes
Tél. 04-93-38-39-18
Grasse
Located just 16km to the north of Cannes, Grasse is the capital of the world’s perfume industry and an excellent day trip out of the city. More than two-thirds of the natural aromas used in perfume and as food flavourings are produced in Grasse. Visit one of many perfume factories or tour the Musée International de la Parfumerie at 8 place du Cours. In August, the annual Jasmine Festival brings a carnival atmosphere to the town. Flowers, which grow in profusion in the warm, sheltered micro climate fill the streets with lovely aromas at every turn.
Grasse
16km north of Canes
Maria Mclean Burger
Davis Sotheby’s International Realty
Cannes Apartment Rentals and Cannes Villa Rentals
Marketing@burger-davis.com
+ 33 (0)4 92 28 07 82
Beijing Travel ? Travel Guide
Beijing is the metro capital city of the People’s Republic of China. It is among the most often frequented tourist places within the whole of Asia. Rich in culture, China is a going to be a loving experience. Lots of people call it “China, the mysterious”, simply for its extremely mysterious aura displayed in its wealthy customs and historical past. Feng Shui is among the mysteries of this beautiful country and only the pure understand the power which is situated behind Feng Shui. Beijing, also known as Peking is exactly positioned in northern China which is also one of the 4 great ancient capitals of the country. It is the second largest city after Shanghai with almost 18 million in population and subdivided into two rural counties and 16 urban and suburban districts. Beijing is the considered as center of China’s culture, politics and education. It has even become more popular when it hosted the Olympic Games in 2008.
Beijing is a heaven for a lot of tourists from around the world. The different amusement spots and attractions are endless. Your meals are sublime. Chinese cuisine is regarded as one of the best in the world but you have to try the different side of Chinese cuisine – its street foods. You can observe very active streets at night selling delicious noodles and finger foods being sold by a stretch of street vendors. The city can also be famous for great buys making this place a shopaholic and bargain hunter’s delight. Its popular shopping district, Jianguomenwai, is home to many international fashion brands such as Gap, Prada and more. If you want to observe much more great things to buy from clothes to gadgets that are rock bottom prices, the Xindong Plaza, Beijing’s first ever mega mall, is the perfect place. For antique collectors and shoppers, go to Liulichang, as it is home to many of the city’s oldest antique shops.
The New Year party in Beijing provides most of the best firework spectacles on the planet with the well-known dragon parade in many of its streets. Fireworks are usually part of an extended tradition in China because they believe that it drives away evil spirits and invites good luck in.
Climate: Early spring in Beijing is windy and dry and ranges from 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandstorms are frequent during the spring season. Summer, from June to August, ranges from 70 to 80F, although it rains often in some of the parts in China. The best time to visit Beijing is during Fall or Autumn season with abundant sunshine and mild temperatures. Generally, Beijing has hot humid summers and cold, dry and windy winters due to what we call the Siberian winds.
Transportation: The tremendous development and growth of Beijing made the city as China’s major transportation hub. It has 5 ring roads, 9 city express and expressways, railway lines, 11 national highways entry and an international airport. It has railway systems which extends and connects many other cities in China. The most famous and modern is the Beijing-Tianjin high-speed train, and the Beijing Subway. Metered cabs can also be found everywhere in Beijing, one of its most convenient public transports.
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