Uber hits the skies
Uber has reached an exclusive partnership agreement with Hélipass to offer flight reservations between the Nice-Côte d’Azur airport and Cannes at 160 euros a pop. According to French channel BFMTV, this first-of-its-kind service in France will be tested out during the Cannes Film Festival, which runs May 13-24. THE UBER FOR PRIVATE JETS HAS LANDED Included in the Uber app, the new flight feature will offer “a seat in a helicopter that will take off 15 minutes later” according to Frédéric Aguettant, president of Hélipass, which signed a partnership agreement with Uber to shuttle users to and from Cannes in 7 minutes for 160 euros. The new icon will appear […]
World’s best places to savour Cognac
The best cognac bars in the world can be found in London, New York and Paris. That’s according to Bernard Hine in an interview with trade publication The Drinks Business, who rhymed off a list of his top favorite cognac bars around the world. 1. The Coburg, The Connaught Hotel, London Hine names The Coburg for its choice of XO Cognacs, an historic cocktail list that includes the Alexander, the Sidecar, the Sazerac, and for salads, sandwiches, and tapas created by Michelin-starred chef Hélène Darroze. 2. Annabel’s, Berkeley Square, London Described as “one of the most elegant private members clubs in the world” Annabel’s offers a selection of XOs from […]