Luxury Travel Advisor - January 2008 - (Page 28) DESTINATIONS PARIS AND CANNES France has long been known as the glamour capital of Europe. Its chic capital and the seaside town of Cannes combine to create the ultimate luxury getaway. BY J. BERNHARDT In the extreme southeast of France lies Cannes, which boasts sun-drenched beaches, hilltop villages, world-class sailing and, of course, one of the most glamorous celebrity events in the world: the International Film Festival. The InterContinental Carlton Cannes (www.intercon tinental.com/cannes) is one of the iconic highlights along the Cannes skyline and is one of the most luxurious hotels in the region. The property welcomed its first guests in 1911, and has since been host to royal dignitaries and international celebrities, including Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, when the hotel played a central part in the film To Catch a Thief. Only 30 minutes from the Nice Cote D’Azur airport, the Carlton is in the center of Cannes, the most dazzling town SUITES AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL CARLTON CANNES feature balconies with views of the city and the Mediterranean. 28 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | January 2008 http://www.intercontinental.com/cannes http://www.intercontinental.com/cannes
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