Shoemania
November 21, 2008 at 5:20 pm | In Geneva, Luxury, Shopping | Leave a CommentTags: Geneva, Shoes, Shopping
On one of the main shopping street, to be precise, 80, Rue du Rhone, you can find the new modern store of a luxury italian shoes and accessories brand. Since September 1st 2008, Shoemania offers you high quality, elite, sometimes extraordinary but at the same time elegant and classical shoes for women, men and children.
It is easy to be astonished by the exposed assortment. Models of CESARE PACIOTTI are mixed with other not less famous italian designers such as CASADEI, MARIO BOLOGNA, SHY, LUCIANO PADOVAN, DSQUARED2, LE SILLA. Even the australian continent is represented by KOOLABURRA .
In an elegant and comfortable 2 stories modern building, in SHOEMANIA’s salon, you can enjoy an aromatic coffee or a glass of champagne while experienced staff will help you to make the best choice of your purchase.
After visiting SHOEMANIA you won’t be only pleased by your exciting selection but also an excellent mood will accompany you during your staying in Geneva.
Being creative…
November 14, 2008 at 3:56 pm | In Geneva, Jewelry, Luxury | Leave a CommentTags: Bulgari, Diamonds, Geneva, Jewelry, Luxury, Watches
Symbolic jewelry has been always an attractive topic for the creative designers. Few of them has successfully demonstrated the uniqueness of the jewelry art and can be proud of produced masterpieces.
Enigma jewels, driven by innovative thinking of Giorgio Bulgari, are seen in an environment characterized by classical inspiration and contaminations from the great Central European cultures of the 1900s. Inspired by this, Enigma brought into the world jewelry series with a strong design identity and with a very exceptional mosaic carpet movement of the art pieces.
Multi symbolism presents in Giorgio Bulgari’s collections. It has been taken the most strong, powerful, self-confident and sensitive representatives such as Lion, Eagle, Heart, Kiss, Man and Woman Faces.
Giorgio Bulgari has a very individual approach to luxury and correspondingly, individual taste, not a price, is the real divide.
The heart of Europe…
November 14, 2008 at 3:10 pm | In Geneva | Leave a CommentTags: Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva represents an elegant capital in the heart of Europe, one of the most cosmopolite cities in the world due to the fact that one third of its resident population is formed by foreign citizens. It is a city of exquisite beauty, which remains in the mind of travelers forever.
Geneva is located on the southwestern part of Lake Geneva shoreline, between the Jura mountains and the Alps. Mostly surrounded by French territory, Geneva has been consequently influenced by French culture in many various aspects: mansard roofs, iron balconies, small cafes in the streets and most of all French language.
This glorification territory is famous for its cleanliness, rationality, safe, as well as for a love to adventure and a sense of a high level life-style.
Geneva offers not only a wide selection of banks and a luxury stores but also a great choice in spiritual, cultural and artistic fields. Plenty of museums and historical sites can be found dowtown Geneva.
The most famous picture of the city is embankments with the famous fountain “Jet d’Eau”. This Fountain can be considered the symbol of Geneva, topping up to a height of 145 meters in «the kingdom of the spirit», and it is visible from almost anywhere in the city. Another unique sightseeing of Geneva is the famous floral clock in the English garden. The composition, 5 meters in diameter, is made with 6.5 thousand live flowers and looks differently according with the changing seasons. On a hill, on the left bank of the lake, is spread the Old Town. Every stone of it oozes history: St.-Peter Cathedral, that has been built in XII century, a facade of City Hall in the style of the late Renaissance, the medieval Place du Bourg-de-Four and Place du Molar, The Wall of reformers. The narrow paved streets and colorful courtyards beckon travelers walk away from the bustle of modern cities.
Nowadays Geneva can be considered as a center of business tourism. The major reason for that is the number of headquarters that are based here: United Nations, International Labor Organization, International Organization for Migration, World Health Organization and many others. It is also the place where Calvinism began and where it has been created the International Red Cross.
Convenient location in the heart of Europe, high-quality hotels, gastronomic traditions, cultural and historical heritage, luxury stores and a variety of entertainment made Geneva a suitable place for high level and relaxing vacation, where each traveler will appreciate its Geneva.
Shopping in Geneva
November 14, 2008 at 3:04 pm | In Geneva, Shopping | 2 CommentsTags: Geneva, Shopping
Despite the small size of the city, Geneva easily can compete with Milan, London and Paris for the title of main shopping center in Europe. Geneva is the city of the gourmet, there are more than 3600 stores, covering large and diverse assortments, where you can find almost everything, but you have to expect to pay the price for what you love.
Mostly local boutiques and galleries are оriented to wealthy clients. The main shopping street is Rue du Rhone, situated between the Old City and the southern bank of Rhone. Along with Rue du Marche, they form a well-known shopping district in the heart of Geneva.
The famous and prestigious manufacturers of watches present here their legendary brands such as Patek Phillipe, Frank Muller, Ulysse Nardin and Piaget. Magnificent jewelry stores spread on these streets as well, such as De Grisogono, Van Cleef, Cartier, Bulgari.
Everywhere in Geneva your attention will be attracted by the number of luxury fashion and accessories boutiques of famous brands around the world such as Gianfranco Ferre, Gucci, Valentino, Luis Vuittone, Cavalli, Chanel, Burberry and many others.
Lovers of tobacco are invited to an unprecedented number of specialty stores selling cigars, including the legendary Zino Davidoff in Rue Rive.
Souvenir shops and high-quality gifts can be found on Rue du Mont Blanc. There is everything from the typical Swiss souvenirs to handmade porcelain.
The most famous brand boutiques are located near Noga Hilton Hotel, on the embankment Berges and Rue de la Croix d’Or.
If you would love to bring home antique goods the best place for shopping is the Old City. Most revitalized trade is on Grand-Rue, don’t be afraid to be lost in a labyrinth of streets: every corner promises a new surprise! Antique shops remind small museums with lots of medieval relics.
Ah, how cheerful shopping! You will surely find something for yourself in hundreds of boutiques and shopping centers in Geneva. The best idea to conclude shopping would be to visit one of the chocolate stores, where you can try a huge assortment of various chocolate products.
“Private” hotel
November 14, 2008 at 2:55 pm | In Geneva, Hotels, Luxury | Leave a CommentTags: Geneva, Hotels, Luxury
Completed in 1872, the Hotel d’Angleterre is the work of the famous architect Anthony Krafft and belongs to the historic sites of the city of Geneva. Nowadays it has 40 luxurious decorated rooms and 5 suites, including magnificent Presidential Suite, most of which have a spectacular view of Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc.
The popularity of the Hotel was instant. The combination of its excellent location, relaxed ambience, discrete luxury and small size created a unique “private” hotel. Over the years the hotel had the opportunity to host a number of personalities seeking absolute privacy and luxury.
The essential quality of hotel comes from its experienced team in the art of hospitality, guests are surrounded with fresh flowers daily and they will find a generous selection of deluxe amenities, thoughtful extras and personal features that ensure comfort of guests.
The ambitious restoration work in 1996 gave birth to this concept which combines the refined and charming of the new the mystery and magic of the old.
Admire the view. Windows…
November 14, 2008 at 2:38 pm | In Geneva, Luxury | Leave a CommentTags: Geneva, Luxury, Restaurants, Travel
The aptly named WINDOWS restaurant of Hotel d’Angleterre is a desirable place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here is you will take pleasure in both – the entrancing panoramic views of the lake, famed fountain, the distant mountains plus the imaginative cuisine of Philippe Audonnet in an stylish, modern atmosphere accompanied by a jazz music.
Philippe and his team in their international cuisine offer a broad range of gastronomic treats – their own sought-after specialties, worldwide favorites, and homely dishes to raise your spirit on a bitter midwinter day. Wonderful innovative cuisine is matched by an extensive wine list – with the hotel’s sommelier on hand you select your perfect match.
The 2007 Gault & Millau and the Michelin Guides have consecutively placed Windows among the top restaurants in Geneva.
Windows is proud to be privately owned and run, and welcomes diner’s specific requests: assuming Windows has all ingredients, it will be gladly prepare dishes to your individual specification.
Italian Delicious. Il LAGO….
November 14, 2008 at 12:26 pm | In Geneva, Luxury | Leave a CommentTags: Geneva, Luxury, Restaurant
With a celebrity clientele and exquisite cuisine accompanied by exceptional Italian, French and Swiss wines, including a selection from several boutique vineyards, IL LAGO restaurant of Four Seasons des Bergues is beloved by Genovese and a MUST destinations for anyone who admires the outstanding first class professional service in an intimate, serene quality atmosphere as well as who has passion for Italian delicious. The restaurant has two dinning room. Guests are greeted before embarking on this culinary journey by a hand-painted fresco in the style of 17th century Italian landscape.
Il Lago features Marco Garfagnini’s fashion menu of the northern Italian specialities. His cuisine is evidently of Italian inspiration. He admits to a weakness, both from cultural and personal experience, for pasta in all its forms. Not surprising, his most original creations can be found: tortelli with cheese, lemon and mint, and shrimp ravioli with crab sauce. Beyond everything, Marco is after to create the finest concoctions whatever their origins. His fish and meat dishes are influenced primary by France where, the chief maintains, “they know how to prepare these products better than in Italy”.
Adjoining Il Lago, the Bar des Bergues opens on stunning views over Quai des Bergue and the lake from soaring bay windows. The bar with its theme evenings, is the ideal place to experience a relaxing after-work drink. In warmer weather, cocktails or lights fare may be enjoyed on the Terrace, overlooking the lake.
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