Juliana Hôtel Cannes ★★★★

The sound of families frolicking on the Croisette Beach, the gleam of the summer sun making the colourful promenade glow, the feel of the breeze caressing you as you drive along the country in an open top car. Going anywhere on the French Riviera is like going back in time to the Belle Époque. Even the sea alone has enough glitz to make you feel like you´re living in a film.

Glitz is something that every iota of Hotel Juliana **** exudes, from the opulent entrance hall, warm and airy, paved with vibrant colours, right up to your refined bedroom, inspired by Pierre Cardin. An azure motif threads along each room in the whole hotel, each and every one speaking to the luxuries and fresh spirit of 60s and 70s Cannes.

As is the case with the illustrious French Riviera, you´ll have your pick of deep blue waters to explore. Maybe you´ll take the short walk down to the Croisette Beach, or maybe you´ll choose to perch yourself by the outdoor pool, surrounded by bleached-white stone. It´s a perfectly calm area to spend a few hours reading or to simply take in the peace and quiet.

In the evening you can dine like the film-stars that frequent the area, with a cuisine inspired by the Riviera style, and filled with seasonal produce handpicked by the chef. Throw in a luminous, spacious 70s France setting and voila, you have yourself the perfect dining experience. This is a place of true Mediterranean warmth.

You lay your head down, the last flickers of light begin to dim from the city, and the end credits of your film begin to roll. This was a story of ultimate relaxation, directed by Hotel Juliana ****. Fin.