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Jacques Garcia

Paris in November: Illusions, Humor, and Beautiful Stays

2012-10-31 by Phil Butler

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Paris is one of the handful of places in the world that needs nothing by way of introduction. However, events and wonderful places do change. To that end, we present a famous French humor-illusionist, Eric Antoine along with pretty little boutique places to stay for his shows.

Tags: Eric Antoine, Hotel Athenee, Hotel Le Péra, Hotel Opera Paris, Jacques Garcia, Keppler Hotel, Magic shows, Moulin Rouge, Paris attractions, Paris hotels, Paris shows

Hospitality Spotlight: La Mamounia in Marrakech

2012-03-11 by Phil Butler

La Manounia - redefining opulence

Is there a more exotic destination than Marrakech? The “Ochre City” was once capital of the vast Almoravid Dynasty, which spread across the Northwestern Sahara and half of Spain. Today visitors to this mystic city of sultans may best experience what being royal in Morocco means staying at one of the world’s great hotels, La Mamounia.

Tags: Charlie Chaplin, Charlton Heston, hippies, Jacques Garcia, Marakech hotels, Marakech tourism, Marakech travel, Marlene Dietrich, Marrakesh Express, Morocco hotels, Morocco tourism, Sufism, World hotels, تصوّف

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