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The ultimate concierge Magazine for your best travel experience

edenluxurynews — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:42:24 +0000

Welcome to Eden Luxury News.

since 2007, Eden Luxury Homes has extablished itself as the finest Luxury Villa rental conpany with exclusive concierge service across Europe.

Individually all Eden Luxury Homes Regional Managers and concierges posess a cutting edge knowledge of their fields and are allways the first to know about the great new things in their respective regions,

The idea behind this Magazine was to reunite their talent and make you all benefit the great tips and tricks to make your stay an incredible experience wherever Eden Luxury Homes is at.

Enjoy !

Thomas Marty Lavauzelle

Managing Director

Swarovski lights up Megeve Christmas tree

edenluxurynews — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:58:00 +0000

Luxury crystal maker Swarovski celebrated the opening of the winter season in Megeve this past weekend with the tree lighting ceremony in the Place des Alpes, Megeve’s famous central square. With the gorgeous spokesmodel Adriana Karembeu as the honorary guest of the evening, the star studded event took place under a blanket of fresh snow, as conditions verge on perfection for the start to ski season 2010/2011.

Megeve’s Swavroski Christmas tree is decked out with more than 3000 crystals, and measures 15 meters high. It is a must-see feature of Megeve’s winter wonderland. On display now until the middle of March 2011.

edenluxurynews — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:09:38 +0000

‘Salon du Chocolat’, the largest and most popular chocolate extravaganza on the planet was inaugurated on October 27, 2010 in the heart of Hall 5 Porte de Versailles in Paris. One of the most sought after gastronomic events in France, ‘Salon du Chocolat’ celebrates its 16th year with over 400 participants including exhibitors, chocolatiers and cocoa producers.
Fashion designers collaborate with chocolatiers and showcase an alluring variety of chocolicious dresses, shoes, bags and other accessories. Models dressed up in costumes made from real chocolate look extremely scrumptious.
The annual international trade fair that ends on November 1, 2010 features a delectable selection of chocolates from all over the world. This year is being celebrated as the Year of Biodiversity as ‘Salon du Chocolat’ is launching a brand new “Ethic and Choc” concept. The endeavour is to make way for an organic, more delicious and sustainable chocolate.

World Travel Awards European Gala in Turkey

edenluxurynews — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:00:50 +0000

The European ceremony of the prestigious World Travel Awards took place at the Rixos Premium Belek, Antalya, Turkey on Friday, 1st October. Described as the ‘Oscars’ of the international travel and tourism industry by the Wall Street Journal, World Travel Awards celebrated seventeen years of quality and preeminent customer service.
Truly a night of mixed emotions, the European Gala Night was attended by leading personalities from the tourism industry. Among the winners were Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Mardan Palace, Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Rixos Sungate, Turkish Culture & Tourism Office, Europcar, P&O Ferries and easyJet.
While Istanbul was crowned Europe’s Leading Destination, Lisbon was named Europe’s Leading City Break Destination and ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’ became Europe’s Leading Marketing Campaign. All the winners of the regional ceremony will now fight for the World Travel Awards 2010 scheduled to be held in London just before World Travel Market that takes place on Sunday, 7th November.
The event was accented by the globally renowned ‘Fire of Anatolia’ dance act featuring 45 stunning dancers swirling to conventional folk music. A scintillating performance by the Magic Drifters added to the excitement of this much awaited event.

Travel Channel HD confirms launch in Europe

edenluxurynews — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:45:36 +0000

UK based Travel Channel recently confirmed its plans to launch a high definition version in Europe starting from Czech Republic on 15th of November. Operated by UK based Travel Channel International Limited (TCI), Travel Channel is an infotainment channel dedicated to travel across the globe.
Travel Channel is known for offering a truly objective perspective on planning exhilarating travel experiences especially luxury getaways. The new Travel Channel HD schedule will reportedly include a mix of travel guides and documentaries, culinary quests and special interest shows.
Richard Wolfe, the Chief Executive of Travel Channel commented that since Travel Channel showcases the world through a lens, it is a perfect fit for High Definition and HD being the ultimate quality is the future of broadcast.
Travel Channel’s popular Flagship programmes include the lavish showcase of Inside Luxury Travel, the destination guide Essential, and a magazine show Travel Today.

Cannes all geared up for Régates Royales-2010

edenluxurynews — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:21:54 +0000

The illustrious Régates Royales de Cannes is scheduled to take place between 20th to 25th September this year with a greater than ever fervor and enthusiasm. An exceptional sight of the traditional as well as contemporary craft on sea, the Régates Royales de Cannes has been sponsored by Panerai, the Italian luxury brand of watches.
The highly anticipated coastal event is recognized for featuring a riveting panorama of magnificent classics, remarkable one-designs and impressive powerboats. The Royal Regattas brings together world’s 150 elite and most excellent yachts ranging from 10 to 50 meters that exude an incredible blend of class and power.
For an entire week, the finest yachts of the world will race one another offering an exhilarating and spectacular show for the audiences. Besides an extravagant and lavish yacht show, the spectators will also be able to meet the crew as well as the organizers and partners of the event on the Old Port of Cannes.
Moreover to celebrate the 150 glorious years of Cannes Yacht Club, a stunning exhibition has been organized at the Espace Miramar by the Cannes city council. Furthermore an amateur photo contest on the theme of ‘Régates Royales Beauties’ is another highlight of this extravagant event.

Vogue’s much awaited ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ in Paris

edenluxurynews — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:38:56 +0000

Vogue, the internationally reputed fashion magazine once again associates with top line fashion brands to celebrate the fashion and shopping extravaganza across sixteen countries of the world. The ultimate shopping extravaganza begins on 7th of September 2010 in France followed by similar events in other countries including Italy, Great Britain, USA, Japan, Australia, Korea, Germany, Portugal, Spain, China, India, Russia, Greece, Turkey and Taiwan.
‘Fashion’s Night Out’ is an initiative by Vogue to allow its readers and fashion buffs a truly unique and gratifying shopping experience. This year again the Golden Triangle will illuminate and the celebrations and festivities accentuate the lavishness of shopping avenues like Montaigne, George V and Rue François 1er. Surprisingly, this year the shopping festival will take place for an entire week and the participating stores will bustle with numerous entertainment activities and exclusive parties.
Major fashion brands that will participate in the ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ include Gucci, Guy Laroche, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Chanel Mode, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Versace and several other world renowned fashion designers and fashion houses.

Starting from 8 pm the trendiest parisians invaded l’Avenue Montaigne and turned the neighborhood into a gigantic fashion show. All the shops provided their guest with drinks, canapés, art performance & dj’s. Some celebrities of the fashion and art worlds made apperances creating close to riots at shop entrances, such as fashion superstars Karl Lagerfeld and the queen of the night, Vogues’ mastermind Carin Roitfeld.

Miss Côte d’Azur 2010

edenluxurynews — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:04:57 +0000

Marine Laugier, the winner of regional Miss Biot beauty pageant was crowned ‘Miss Côte d’Azur 2010’ leaving behind Miss Nice, Laetitia Scano, and other beauties representing different regions of the Riviera.
The pretty blonde from Biot will now represent Côte d’Azur in the prestigious Miss France 2011 pageant. The 64th Miss France pageant is scheduled to be held on 4th December 2010 in Caen, Basse-Normandie where Malika Ménard, Miss France 2010 will crown her successor.
Miss Côte d’Azur 2010, Marine Laugier, 22 measuring 1 m 77 is a multitalented young lady who is passionate about painting, photography and music. Marine Laugier who has played guitar and sang in rock bands is determined to convey a different, perhaps more artistic image of Côte d’Azur. So you know…

Apple opens its fourth French store in Nice

edenluxurynews — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:28:46 +0000

Technology giant Apple Inc. opened its fourth Apple Store in France on 28th August, 2010 among immense fervor at the esteemed Centre Commercial Cap 3000. The CAP 3000 store in Nice representing the southern coast is Apple’s second store in the Mediterranean and fourth in France.
Located in a 500 sq m area previously occupied by a Disney Store, the grand Apple Store opened its doors to thousands of enthusiastic visitors at 10 a.m. on August 28, 2010. On the same day, another Apple store was opened at Ross Park in the northern suburb of Pittsburg in the United States.
Other Apple stores in France include the ones at Carrousel du Louvre and Opéra in Paris and Odysseum in Montpellier. Moreover Apple is planning to open four other exclusive stores in France at unrevealed locations.

Beyonce’s exhilarating water adventure in St. Tropez

edenluxurynews — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:48:05 +0000

Beyonce in St Tropez 2010

Donned in an endearing patterned ensemble complemented with striking sunglasses and chunky chandelier earrings, sensational pop diva Beyonce Knowles was recently spotted dashing on a Yamaha waverunner while vacationing in St. Tropez. The Sasha Fierce star was joined by her rapper husband Jay –Z and nephew Daniel Julez while they boarded a boat at the Beach Club 55.
After cruising around Monte Carlo, Monaco, shopping in the picturesque Italian town of Portoferraio and flaunting their ideal swimsuit bodies while unwinding on their opulent yacht, Beyonce and Jay-Z embarked at the Club 55. Clad in adorable tropical attires, the king and queen of R&B looked completely mesmerized by the allure of St. Tropez. Ecstatic about her wild water adventure, the Singles Ladies singer certainly turned plenty of heads owing to her drop dead gorgeous looks.
Beyonce is expected to head back to the States in a few days where she’ll be making an appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. Beyonce faces stiff competition from husband Jay-Z as the two have been nominated in the Best Collaboration category at the VMA.