Although we got to our hotel a bit late, it was still early enough to appreciate its splendor. The Carlton is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and has been known for just as long as one of the loveliest hotels on the French Riviera. Yes, I really stayed there. Yes, it was strange and yet fantastic.The lobby was fairly intimidating--packed with ridiculously expensive merchandise (diamond-studded heels, anyone?) locked behind glass windows (who knew hotels promoted interior window shopping?), framed with crystal chandeliers, and accented by marble pillars.

At any rate, the best part was being treated to an incredible sunrise the next morning; it was worth skipping my rare chance at sleeping in...
Of course, breakfast in the lovely hotel café was also nice--ever heard of rose petal jam? Yeah--me neither...but of course I tried it! It tasted like...perfumed sugar. I preferred the flaky pastries...
Owing to my desire to be surreptitious, this photo is less-than-great...but you still get the idea! |
But enough of the hotel! Take a look at some of our other adventures!
Excuse me, my carriage awaits... |
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Jack Sparrow...?! |
Can you tell which windows are real? |
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Million dollar yacht... Sure-- why not?! |
Wave dodging--if only the water hadn't been so cold! |
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Just some of that color that I can't ever resist... No post is complete without it! |
Looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt was very pretty! Probably one of the most photogenic places I've been to so far! :)
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