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It’s So Nice in One Day: A Short Cruise Stopover in Nice

Cruise trips usually stopover in a different place every day, so it’s best to make sure you’re well-informed so you can make the most of each city stop!

Most Mediterranean cruises stop or start in Nice. Sat on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges, this beautiful French city blends the historical with the modern. Nice’s stunning buildings, churches and museums offer a well-rounded cultural experience, just as its beaches, restaurants and shops provide a delightful ambiance.

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Nice: The French Riviera Capital in 24 Hours

Planning a cruise along the French Riviera? Lucky you! With its soaring cliffs, azure seas, warm climate, and rich and famous residents, the Riviera is a Mediterranean paradise of legendary stature. And no cruise to this dazzling part of the world would be complete without a visit to the region’s capital of Nice. Nice’s old-world charm, abundant sunshine, and stunning seaside location are sure to take your breath away. Dig a little deeper and the city’s artistic heritage and vibrant culture will make you never want to leave! However, most cruise stopovers in Nice are just one day, so you’ll

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Making the Most of the Cannes Film Festival

Lights, camera, action! If you and your girl friends are heading to the 2016 Cannes Film Festival (May 11th-22nd), you’re in for one of the most star-studded events on the European cultural calendar. While you could just show up, frock up and hope for the best, a few simple tips will help you make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Tip: If you want all the up-to-date shareable info about the 2016 Cannes Film festival at your fingertips, there’s an app for that – and it’s free!   Choose Your Base As with any high-profile event, the tip is to

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Some of the other major attractions which Nice has to offer

Many visitors arriving at Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport will head straight for one of the famous destinations which lie along the coast of the French Riviera such as St Tropez, Cannes, Antibes and Monaco. Yet just 10 minutes away to the north-east is the stylish city of Nice which more than merits a visit thanks to its Mediterranean ambience, belle époque architecture, charming old town, fine museums and a thriving restaurant scene that one would expect of France’s 5th largest city. But the word is out. In terms of visitor numbers, Nice is now the country’s 2nd most visited city after

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Juan-Les-Pins Essentials

The French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur as it is known locally, runs from the French border with Italy in the east as far as Toulon in the west. As a holiday destination it has always had an air of sophistication since it became a popular destination amongst the British upper classes in the late 18th century. Over the years its reputation was enhanced by frequent visits by various members of some of Europe’s wealthiest families, members of Royal Families, Heads of State and a whole host of celebrated artists and writers. Inevitably over the years the region’s exclusivity waned with

Discovering The Culinary Delights of Nice

One of the best things about travelling is eating and discovering all of the culinary treasures that every area, town and village in our world has to offer. Nice, in the Provence region of France, has a gastronomy that is full of French refinement, as well as being one that bursts with character. The menus are made up of dishes that emphasise regional inflections on the classics. Based on Mediterranean influences the recipes in Nice are centred on seafood, fish, fresh vegetables and fruit; the kinds of which are dictated by the seasons. Here are our five ‘must try’ culinary

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Exploring More Than the Glamour in Cannes

Cannes is justly famous for its fabulous annual film festival, for attracting a celebrity following, and for bursting with media hype, stylish shops and elegant palaces. While Porches vie with Ferraris for parking places in the town, the glittery yachts line the harbour and the wealth and glamour is everywhere here, there is a hidden side to this once traditional fishing village that makes a visit even more interesting. The harbour itself, the beautiful bay, the old part of the town and Le Suquet all offer the discerning traveller plenty to explore outside of the hedonistic atmosphere of the rather

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Come to Cannes

And why would you not come to Cannes, located on the jaw dropping French Riviera, when the place has so much to offer. They do not host the world’s most famous film festival for nothing, but more of that later. Indeed, there is so much more than just the aforementioned gathering to see, not least the luxurious hotels, the delectable restaurants and the stunning surroundings. In fact, coming to Cannes or going somewhere else is not the question. The question is: why have you not been here already? For those that have, coming back is a always a clear objective.

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