Every year, I join fellow travel professionals for the International Luxury Travel Mart in Cannes.  It is a whirlwind of activity:  always fun, and always inspiring.  This year, I scheduled a few days in Nice before heading to the event.  I stayed at the Negresco – a Nice icon and a favorite stop of mine.  The hotels GM, Pierre Bord is welcoming and attentive, and his attention to detail is evident throughout the hotel.  In addition to the luxurious accommodations, a visit to the Negresco gives me an opportunity to eat at Le Chantecler, the hotels two-star Michelin restaurant. Finding a great meal is hardly a challenge in France, but a visit to Chef Jean-Denis Rieubland’s restaurant is truly special.  This is not bistro food, and don’t go if you want something in a hurry.  The restaurant boasts old-world style and service, with meticulously prepared and refined cuisine.  One marvels at both the skill and the creativity that inform every dish.  I love sending clients to the Negresco, knowing that they will be well taken care of.