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ILTM, the  luxury travel industry tradeshow, showcased in Cannes luxury hotels and resorts or dream destinations offering authentic experiences of awakening of the senses.

ILTM – International Luxury Travel Market – brought together in Cannes from December 1 to 3, 2015, some 1,500 exhibitors of luxury destinations. Leading luxury hotel chains and resorts, unique destinations like private islands or prestige cruises from 77 countries have seduced 1,500 buyers of high-end travel, tour operators in the luxury sector, invited for 3 days at the Palais des Festivals and Congresses of Cannes.

The world meets the world

ILTM Cannes is the rendezvous where worldwide travel agents meet with exhibitors displaying their spectacular luxury travel experiences, their well-being top destinations, their spas and resorts, their cruises in the world…
The trade show offers a unique opportunity to meet the best of the best experiences and luxury hotel in one place, and to anticipate the future and trends of the luxury travel industry. Exhibitors meet in person the best buyers in the world during appointments arranged in advance.

YesICannes’ 2015 selection

YesICannes.com has selected several dream destinations that offer authentic and closer relationship to nature, unique experiences, with a concern for environmental responsibility. We sought original offers and focused on hotels and resorts offering significant added value and destinations offering a commitment in attentive service, high gastronomy, well-being and an awakening to the pleasures of the senses.

Gastronomy has now become one of the most important factors to luxury travelers: Relais & Chateaux, which is boasting its signature “Around the world, unique in the world,” is inviting you to a better world by the Table and Hospitality.

Châteaux & Hôtels Collection chefs are talented but also big-hearted; they offered their skills on Dîners de Chefs to the benefit of Restaurants du Coeur.

Vila Joya, a hotel with an irresistible magic, a little piece of paradise like a hidden gem on the beautiful Algarve coast in Portugal.

We invite you on exciting cruises aboard Running on Waves, a luxury three-mast barquentine  exciting cruises aboard a luxury three-mast barquentine, with technologies, chef’s cuisine and exceptional service.

This year, we take you to some of the three most paradisiac islands in the world, home of exceptional hotels and resorts with untamed nature, pristine skies, turquoise water and luxury villas: the private island Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos archipelago, Sun Siyam, located in the unspoiled Noonu Atoll in the Maldives, and Eden Rock St Barths, a dream Relais and Chateaux on one of the most gorgeous Caribbean island, Saint Barthelemy.

Unwind and pamper yourself in these ultimate exotic dream destinations and epitome of elegant luxury hospitality.

About Reed Exhibitions

Reed Exhibitions is the organizer of ILTMs, the world’s BtoB reference of five events dedicated to luxury travel economy, which are attracting top international decision-makers of luxury tourism industry at ILTM Cannes – the flagship inspirational event – Japan in Tokyo, Africa in Cape Town, Asia in Shanghai and Americas in Mexico and the Travelweek in Sao Paulo.

ILTM will return to Cannes from December 5 – 8 December, 2015.

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Eden Rock St Barths is a dream Relais and Chateaux on one of the most gorgeous Caribbean island where luxury is enjoyed on a background of stars, turquoise water and fine gastronomy.

Eden Rock St Barths is located on Saint Barthelemy, a tiny 24-km2 piece of land in the Leeward Islands in the French Antilles off the coast of Guadeloupe. This former haunt of pirate takes its name from Christopher Columbus who discovered it in 1493 and named it in honor of his brother Bartolomeo. The iconic Hotel of the treasure of beauty island was present at ILTM tradeshow in Cannes in December 2015.

The archetype of luxury resorts

The mountainous island of Saint Barthelemy is a unique destination in the world. The exceptional quality of its still preserved fauna and flora, its beautiful white beaches stretching to the horizon, its pristine skies and blue sea at 27 ° C throughout the year, make it the favorite destination of the international jet set.
The inhabitants, mostly from French provinces, have preserved the special character of the place. The Art of Living à la Française attracted many rich and famous visitors, including many Anglo-Saxon. By playing the card of pomp and opulence, quality and great gastronomy, the island has managed to become in a few years, the archetype of the luxury resorts.

The first hotel in St Barth

Eden Rock St Barths is part of the Relais & Châteaux network. Built sixty years ago by the famous aviator and adventurer Rémy de Haenen, it was the first hotel to come to life on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Barthelemy.
Friend and confidant of Hollywood high society, of artists like the famous actress Greta Garbo or producer Howard Hughes and American and European businessmen of the time, Mr. de Haenen used to receive his guests on this rock that became emblematic.
Eden Rock St Barths belongs since 1995 to David and Jane Matthews. Today, it is a chic address for lovers of luxury and French Art of living in the heart of the Caribbean.

A personalized and refined decor

Eden Rock St Barths has the distinction of being placed on a rocky promontory overlooking the coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea and the white sand beaches and clear waters of the bay of Saint-Jean. The property includes 32 bungalows in colonial style, with red roofs and white walls, a theme taken for the loungers on the beach which adopt the same harmony, immaculate fabric and scarlet cushions.
Jane Matthews personally decorated individually the upscale suites, the two private residences and the beautiful villas with private pool and butler.
Inside, precious fabrics and antique furniture contrast with the works of contemporary art.

Wondeful lagoon and crystal sea

The ultraluxe villas Rockstar and Nina, located on the beach of Saint Jean, can be joined together to form a luxurious beach ensemble, with recording studio and art gallery. All these homes with white walls topped with red roofs are scattered on the rock and along the beautiful white sand beach. All have magnificent views of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean sea and have direct access to the hotel beach and its lush vegetation.

Haute gastronomie worthy of one Michelin star

For dining, Eden Rock St Barths offers two exceptional places: the Sand Bar on the beach (watermelon with goat cheese, lobster and avocado, salmon sushi) and the restaurant On the Rocks on top of the rock. The menus, signed by the New York chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, are implemented by Executive Chef Eric Desbordes, who directly came from the 114 Faubourg, one of the tables of the Bristol in Paris. The Sand Bar offers light and relaxed cuisine at lunch. The restaurant On the Rocks, with its haute cuisine worthy of one Michelin star, offers a snapper with fillet of beef, giant prawns and preparations with truffle. One of the best places in Saint Barth.

Taste Of St Barth Gourmet Festival

The Taste Of St Barth Gourmet Festival took place from 6 to 8 November, 2015. For this second edition of Taste of St Barth Gourmet Festival, French gastronomy has been in the spotlight in the most prestigious establishments of Saint Barthelemy, including the Eden Rock St Barths.
Like the previous edition, the festival invited to its table 7 chefs to bring a little dream about exceptional dinners concocted in duo with the executive chef from the partner establishments. At the Eden Rock, guests could taste the desserts signed by guest pastry chef Laurent Jeannin and the Menu du Chef signed Emmanuel Renaut, godfather of the 2015 edition and its Executive Chef Eric Desbordes.

Eden Rock well-being and activities

Eden Rock St Barths offers a selection of wellness treatments such as body massage, facial massage, reflexology, hair care, nail care, beauty care… All care and treatments are provided directly on the terrace of bungalows or suites.
Eden Rock St Barths offers guests many activities: gym, tennis courts, kayaking, jet skiing, deep sea fishing, fly-fishing, cast fishing, windsurfing, surfing, Chinese junk, kite-surfing, scuba diving and sailing. And numerous excursions around the island by boat, adventure in Anguilla, visit of Pinel Island, exploration of the Colombier beach, diving to the wrecks in marine reserves, picnic, boat renting for outings at sea (half day, full day, sunset)…

About Relais & Châteaux

The Relais & Châteaux Association, created over 60 years ago, brings together leading hoteliers and chefs. Today, it is a reference of excellence in the hotel and restaurant industry and offers 530 exceptional houses in the world. These authentic places of upmarket hospitality offers distinctive and personal experiences of Art de Vivre and high gastronomy.

www.edenrockhotel.com

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Sun Siyam, located in the unspoilt Noonu Atoll in the Maldives is a dream destination that will delight the most demanding travelers in search of luxury and comfort.

Sun Siyam is located on the 5,2-hectares island of Iru Fushi, 45 minutes flying time from Mahé. After flying over the lavish Maldivian panoramas, you will discover when you arrive on land a beautiful lagoon surrounded by turquoise waters with an exceptional marine life, surrounded by beautiful beaches with dazzling white sand stretching out of sight. In its heart, the lush vegetation with coconut palms, proudly raising towards the pristine blue sky… so many earthly beauty will leave you breathless.
Sun Siyam was showcased at ILTM tradeshow in Cannes in December 2015.

Sun Siyam, 5-star hotel in a corner of paradise

It is here, in this paradise on the other side of the world, that you find one of the most beautiful hotels in the Maldives, the 5-star Sun Siyam Iru Fushi. Between ocean and wilderness, this resort will open the doors of its luxury getaway and invite you to experience a fabulous intimate holiday in a mixed atmosphere of escape and life size dream. It will be the idyllic refuge for lovers or families in search of serenity.

Luxury without moderation

The 5-star Sun Siyam Iru Fushi resort includes different types of villas: some are built along the beach, half buried in the tropical vegetation and others, the Beachs Villas sit on stilts, overlooking the lagoon turquoise waters.
They are shaped like two pretty moon crescents extending over the clear waters of the Indian Ocean. These large round huts are made of cement and covered with a beautiful wood frame, shaped like an inverted ship’s hull with thatched roof.

Amazing view over the horizon

The Maldivian-style décor is refined and contemporary. A large bed occupies part of the space. The headboard serves as a separation wall for wardrobes, dressing table and sofas. There is also a desk, a home cinema, a 32-inch satellite TV, an audio system and free high-speed internet access.
All villas have a bathroom opening to the outside, with whirlpools and a private garden with stunning views over the horizon and the Indian Ocean.
And, ultimate luxury, in the lounge, the glass floor enables you to admire the seabed and its rich aquatic life. Coming out to the beach, you would be pleasantly surprised by the beautiful round terrace sheltered by the bow of the hull structure and embellished with a large day bed paved with pillows.

Private pool built with lava stone

For more comfort, you can opt for the Deluxe Beach Villa with their own gazebo, or the Pool Villa Beach if you like lounging by your private pool built with lava stone. In this wonderful place with the traditional style, you will spend most of your time strolling on the white sandy beaches, swimming in crystal clear water and feast on seafood. At the end of the pier, you will be greeted by the smile of hostesses and a fresh Japanese fashion ochibori and you will just have to walk in the sand to reach the reception of the Sun Siyam.

Wellbeing and flavors

A small private road through banana and coconut trees will lead you to a spacious Spa, the largest in the Maldives. It has the particularity to combine Western philosophy to oriental practices by offering 20 treatment rooms with tropical setting.
A choice of 11 restaurants with refined and varied cuisine will offer a world tour of flavors. Some bars, mini club for your children, a wide range of water sports and leisure, enchanting pools, a center of diving and water sports perfectly equipped complement the offer. You can dive with your fins, mask and snorkel and go to the discovery of an exceptional marine life in this giant aquarium the seabed of the Maldives Islands offer.

If you feel a bit cramped in this little piece of sand, the resort offers many excursions, ideal to become imbued with the Maldivian culture. With family, friends or lovers, the Sun SiyamIru Fushi will certainly give you plenty to smile about.

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Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos archipelago is a dream coral island with paradise beach, turquoise water, untamed nature and luxury villas.

Parrot Cay is a private island in the archipelago Caicos in the Turks and Caicos Islands, also sometimes called in French Iles Turques-et-Caïques, are part of the Caribbean. They are quite similar to those of the southern Bahamas with which they are geographically linked. The Turks and Caicos include eight main islands and countless small islands known as “cay”.

A wild and unspoiled nature

Each of these coral islands offers a wild and unspoiled nature, pristine white sand beaches stretching to the horizon, bordered by the turquoise waters of the ocean. The clear waters and incomparable beauty of coral reefs make it a paradise for water sports enthusiasts.
Parrot Cay is a private island in the Caicos archipelago, about thirty minutes by speed boat from the main island of Providenciales.
In a 400 hectares lush park, this unique part of the Caribbean Sea is home to 70 villas of 65 to 365 m2. An idyllic setting where luxury is combined with nature and offers to enjoy exceptional vacation bringing to dream, farniente and dolce vita.

Dream villas in Parrot Cay

The private resort of Parrot Cay by Como is part of the Como hotel chain. It offers a dream holiday in its refined luxury villas with panoramic views over the Caribbean Sea. Signed designer Keith Hobbs, the villas are built with natural materials and their clean lines blend seamlessly into the landscape. The rooms, with stylish and refined decor in white walls with exotic hardwood, sisal rugs on the floors, include teak furniture and canopied beds with light curtains. Plenty of elements to take you to a romantic universe tinged with dream and exoticism.

Butlers and cook at your disposal

All villas are equipped with a solarium and a spacious veranda opening onto a large terrace overlooking the mangrove, the gardens and the ocean. Some villas have their private pool and all have direct access to the beach.
And, utmost in luxury, the villas are rented with two butlers and a chef at the client’s disposal for the duration of the stay. The “must” is undoubtedly The Residence: a 5-bedroom villa with two 3-bedroom annexes to meet between friends or family for a chic stay with your feet in the water.

The Como Shambhala Retreat Spa

Parrot Cay by Camo also boasts a beautiful spa, the Como Shambhala Retreat. This Spa, with its infinity pool that seems to flow directly into the ocean, is intended as a private sanctuary dedicated to well-being and relaxation, where body and mind find a source of holistic regeneration. Ideally located in the heart of a true bird sanctuary, this unique site is ideal for practicing Yoga or Pilate in the presence of world-famous masters. On the side of fine dining, guests can enjoy restaurants and the hotel’s bar, serving delicious local specialties from Caribbean inspirations, or tasty Mediterranean dishes with Italian influences. You can also benefit from room service, to share a significant privacy.

Many activities at hand

For those who wish to make the most of their luxury travel in the Turks and Caicos, the privileged position of the Parrot Cay by Camo allows you to enjoy many diverse and varied activities, like sailing a catamaran, water skiing, paddle, diving, fishing at sea, golf, or eco adventure – combining speleology and cycling dream – dream day escapades and picnic on a secluded island, or explore the nearby islands of North Caicos and Middle Caicos.

The Turks and Caicos are an overseas territory of the UK, with Elizabeth II as sovereign, represented by a governor.

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Running on Waves offers exciting cruises aboard a luxury three-mast barquentine, with exquisite design, modern technologies, cuisine from star-chef and exceptional service.

Running on Waves, launched in 201, is a 64-meter long, state-of-the-art genuine four-deck cruise sailing ship of high ocean-going class +100 А5 (GL) with exquisite design. She is modern, environmentally compatible and, boasting innovative technologies and light alloys, can take guests in quest of marine adventure to diverse destinations, from large cosmopolitan ports to small exclusive coves. The luxury cruise sailing yacht called at ILTM 2015 in Cannes.

A cruise with unlimited adventures

Running on Waves offers an affordable cruise with unlimited adventures, by giving you the opportunity to charter a cabin independently opposing to the entire yacht. A fully equipped diving center on board allows to explore the underwater marvels and you can enjoy other water sports like snorkeling underwater scooter, fishing, or simply swimming, water-skiing, surfing, kayaks… Or else, soar over the sea on the bowsprit, climb to the top of the mast or follow sailing and navigation lessons with instructors.
All this with the highest level of comfort and state-of-the-art technologies: stabilizers, air-conditioning and heating system throughout, full-fledged state cabins with en-suite facilities.

Experience the magic of the marine world

A large variety of entertainments awaits guests on cruise: tours in ports, connect with nature on wild beaches, evening dance at the discos, enjoy a cocktail at one of the two bars, relax with a SPA and dip in the Jacuzzi. Besides enjoying your favorite DVD on TV or watching satellite programs, to fully experience the magic of the marine world, the TV monitor also transmits signals from underwater cameras, it duplicates radar, depth sounder and GPS, and it shows the itinerary and program for your next day
A sailing-ship of the ХХI century, Running on Waves is a combination of a classic clipper with contemporary design engineering, not overwhelmed by the high-tech trend.

Enjoy the comfort of a luxury accomodation

Running on Waves can accommodate 42 guests in 18 cabins, all equipped with multifunctional TV monitor, safe box, fresher, and en-suite facilities. 1 Suite, 4 cabins 1st class and 13 Category A cabins. Suite and 1st class cabins all offer double bed (the Suite has an additional single bed) located in the front superstructure and have panoramic windows, skylights, leather sofa and are decorated in warm colors.
Category A cabins located on the Tween Deck and are decorated in green-blue, and have porthole windows. Category B cabins can be with double bed, twin bed and Pullman berth– double with +1 bed. All cabins are equipped with full sanitary cabin with unlimited water consumption and are lavishly furnished with solid teak furniture. The yacht is fully air-conditioned and heated throughout. The cabins for 22 crew are located on the Tween Deck.

Cruises across Greek islands

Over the spring months and through the end of June, Running on Waves run cruises in the Aegean Sea, which offers very warm weather at this time, sailing from Athens/ Lavrion to Siros, Delos/Mykonos, Paros, Antiparos, Patmos, Bodrum… Then during July and August, the ship run curises into the Ionian Sea, when warm weather comes to this aquatic area, from Corfu to Paxi, Antipaxi, Lefkas, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Ithaki, Saranda. Other destinations are available in Northern Sporades, Peloponnesus, Cyclades, Corinth, Delphi…

All information and rates on:

running-on-waves.com

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Vila Joya, the ‘House of Joy’ is a Hidden Gem, a little piece of paradise in the heart of the beautiful Algarve coast, a hotel with an irresistible magic.

Vila Joya – the ‘House of Joy’ in the original translation, located in a natural setting of rare beauty is a small Moorish palazzo perched over a secluded beach in the Algarve’s picturesque Atlantic coast, Portugal. The hotel is is a truly idyllic haven where nature and sophistication go hand in hand in an incredibly warm atmosphere. The cosy family-owned private hotel has been considered Europe’s Leading Boutique Hotel for 11 consecutive years at the World Travel Awards.

The magic of life by the sea

With a truly fitting name – ‘joya’ can be translated as ‘jewel’ in Portuguese – this beautiful hidden gem includes 22 individually decorated rooms and suites, all affording stunning ocean views or overlooking the property’s lush green gardens.
Its feet licked by the Atlantic, caressed by the fragrant Atlantic breeze whispering through its lush garden, Vila Joya offers you to listen to the sound of the waves while waking up, have a breakfast on your private terrace before walking down a few steps to the beach and take a swim in the deep blue ocean. The Spa brings you to some summits of relaxation, and  after sunset you can enjoy a rare culinary experience signed by two Michelin-star Austrian Chef Dieter Koschina at the hotel’s restaurant, part of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

John Wayne Time to cook!

Creativity and the healthy obsession of finding the perfect flavours are the inspirations behind Chef Koschina’s cuisine. His Michelin-star feat is not only about talent or money: for the Austrian Chef, it’s all about client satisfaction and the overall experience for guests. As the chef likes to say:  “A restaurant without clients is like a king without a kingdom, and the roots of our success are Vila Joya‘s clients. Our ultimate goal is to fulfill their wishes in the best possible way.” Chef Koschina always enjoys to cater to special requests and tells his team “It is John Wayne Time!”. To cook John Wayne-style means that the Chef will open the fridge, have a look at what is there and start cooking dishes that are not on the menu on the spur of the moment.

Vila Joya’s history

It was in 1978 that Dr. Klaus Jung and his wife Claudia travelled to the Algarve in search of a house for their family. Having already chosen a piece of land in the area, they came across a house that was not completely finished and didn’t have electricity or water, but which included a marvelous marble table that caught the eye of the Jung family. With great attention to detail, Claudia Jung transformed the property into a family summer home, which was then opened as Vila Joya in the Easter of 1982.
The story of the restaurant is jointly written by the Jungs and Chef Koschina, because one wouldn’t exist without the other. Now under the ownership of Joy, the daughter of Dr. Jung and the late Claudia Jung, Vila Joya’s award-winning boutique hotel and 2 Michelin-star restaurant continue to enjoy international success.

Romance in a hidden paradise

Vila Joya’s irresistible magic, embodied by its intimate atmosphere and discreet personalised service, is a ideal getaway for lovers. A true home away from home, the secret behind this hidden “paradise” has always been the spirit of love, which is present in every single detail and provides inspiration for the friendly staff.

www.vilajoya.com

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Relais & Chateaux, through its signature “Around the world, unique in the world,” is committed to making the world better by the Table and Hospitality.

Relais & Chateaux, created 60 years ago by the union of great hoteliers and cuisiniers, are now emerging as a benchmark of excellence in the hotel and restaurant industry, offering an exclusive collection of 530 exceptional houses, bringing together independent Owners, Innkeepers and Chefs.
These prestigious establishments, opening new horizons of luxury hospitality by offering distinctive and personal experiences of Arts of Living worldwide, showcased their assets at the ILTM tradeshow in Cannes.

Manifesto for the Arts of Living

In 2014, through the Manifesto and its 20 constituent commitments, Relais & Châteaux initiates an advocacy and global movement for a “Better World by the Table and Hospitality.” With this investment, by valuing and preserving the diversity of the world’s cuisines and hospitalities, struggling against the standardization of establishments, the Association wishes to raise the Arts of Living, with the Culinary Art and Gastronomy, to the rank of 10th Art.
As an example of its commitment to gastronomy, the association has invited Oscar Garcia, chef of La Table d’Uzès at La Maison d’Uzès – 25 years, the youngest Michelin-starred chef in France – to achieve a tasty gourmet meal on its ILTM stand.

An awakening to the pleasures of senses

For Relais & Châteaux innkeepers, traveling should be a moment of discovery of the pleasures of Arts of Living and have their hosts taste them through sharing, transmission and preservation of resources. The houses offer a setting conducive to the senses and wellness sensations. In this, each innkeeper brings his/her soul, his/her highly personal touch to the place and its surroundings, as in the offered welcome, service and cuisine. The terroir places its stamp on landscapes, architecture, service and activities and of course, gastronomy. Each house is unique, but all are defending the same ethics and provide guests with the same sense of belonging, the same desire to meet other Members.

Present on 5 continents

Relais & Châteaux cultivates the “sense of place”, with houses with an average size of about 28 rooms, some “maisons d’artisans”, very intimate, deeply rooted in their terroir, their territory, ensuring the respect of the world’s cuisines.
The association is present on 5 continents in 64 countries: 2/3 of the houses are in Europe – 145 houses in France -, 100 in the Americas (USA, Canada, South America) and the association is growing in Australia, Asia, Japan, South Africa…
Relais & Châteaux continues to unearth the gems of hospitality and gastronomy across the world to form a true family of movement between places of Arts of Living.

Les Routes du Bonheur

The association now has over 70 suggested Routes du Bonheur itineraries in the most inspiring regions. To enjoy a special taste of the land, a concierge team helps customers to customize their Gastronomy and Wine, Art & Culture, Nature and Wide-open Spaces routes, as for the Silk Road.
Relais & Châteaux has just developed a Tea Route that traces the history of tea from its original plantations in China’s Xishuangbanna, and follows its transport by caravan routes on the legendary Tea Route to Tibet and then connects its debut on the island of Sri Lanka to its commercialization in southern India.
The association is also developping several Route des Vins.

Oscar Garcia’s event menu

Breaded Swordfish with Wasabi, Multicolor Dubarry
Haddock Cookie, Cream of Watercress, puffesd Rice
Brandade of Nimes, Potatoes Vitelotte
Butternut “Dans tous ses états”, Camargue Bull Ham
Risotto, Parmesan & Arugula, marinated Beef
Cabbage stuffed with Lamb confit, sweet Cevennes Onions

Desserts by Pastry Chef Thomas Bouledin:
Chocolate Fondant 64% Manjari, Nougat fragrance Milk
My Lemon Tart (revisited)

www.relaischateaux.com

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