After many hours flying to Cannes, France, I had two choices, a bus to the hotel or a helicopter ride into Cannes. I opted for the six minute helicopter ride and that was a definite WOW. Flying over the water, seeing Cannes from the air was spectacular. When you land, both you and your luggage are wisked to your hotel. The Hotel Majestic Barriere is the perfect location if attending any function at the Convention Center, as it is almost across the street.
Since it was still early afternoon, I decided to take my own walking tour of the town and stopped in at the JW Marriott and the Carlton Hotel. Both well situated for any one coming to Cannes.
None of the stores were open, but the city was bustling with both locals and tourists out for a walk (with their dogs) or off to dinner. I decided that I really wanted French Onion Soup for dinner, but to no avail. Not at any of the hotel restaurants or on the menu of the many small restaurants I looked at. What a disappointent. After a great night's sleep, I took off again, this time to find postcards to write and mail. Again, no luck, but I will keep trying.
What a perfect way to start ILTM. Each location was new to me and wonderful information for our clients. Luxury resorts in St. Barth, Jamaica and even Montana.
My first meeting was at noon and I was looking forward to the beginning of a long informative week. Lunch was at the RADISSON Blu compliments of Dominique Debay hotels.
