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'The Force' is strong with Nippon's R2-D2-themed plane by Benjamin Snyder @FortuneMagazine April 17, 2015, 11:46 AM EDT E-mail Tweet Facebook Google Plus Linkedin Share icons Japanese airline All Nippon Airways has designed a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to resemble the popular Star Wars robot R2-D2. The flashy-looking jet takes to the air one day after the release of the latest teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which will be released this Christmas. The new trailer was shown during a panel for the film at the Star Wars Celebration fan expo. The U.K.'s Telegraph newspaper reported that the similarities don't just stop at the uncanny resemblance to R2-D2 on the outside. According to the article: The side of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is emblazoned with "Star Wars" in the font used in title sequences to the films, while the cockpit and fuselage are decorated with blue panels and stripes to mimic the helpful robot's white and blue colour scheme. It helps that ANA's colour scheme also incorporates blue. The article also discusses the paint design used on the plane: Minor details of R2-D2's look are also replicated on the jet's paint job. On the right side of the cockpit there is a red circle from which the droid would fire a laser beam, along with a representation of the extending lense, which he uses to see. Above the cockpit windows there is a version of the black dome from which R2-D2 projected a hologram of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Meanwhile, a new robot character, BB-8, was unveiled at the Star Wars Celebration event. The company in charge of its movement, Sphero, got a boost from Disney DIS CEO Bob Iger, according to this Fortune article. Here's a video of the Nippon R2-D2 plane:
Nokia eyes Alcatel-Lucent, and IBM jumps into healthcare — 5 things to know today by Benjamin Snyder @FortuneMagazine April 14, 2015, 8:45 AM EDT E-mail Tweet Facebook Google Plus Linkedin Share icons Hello friends and Fortune readers. U.S. stock futures are little changed this morning, while European shares are trading down. Asian markets closed mixed for the day. Investors are sifting through a handful of earnings reports this morning from the likes of JPMorgan Chase JPM , which reported earnings and revenue that beat expectations, Wells Fargo WFC , and Johnson & Johnson JNJ . In other news, consumer products giant Procter & Gamble PG appears to be laying the groundwork for CEO A.G. Lafley to leave the company, perhaps as soon as this summer, according to a report. Here's what else you need to know about today. 1. Nokia goes after Alcatel-Lucent. Nokia NOK , the Finland-based telecom equipment maker, is in talks to buy French rival Alcatel-Lucent ALU , which would unite the industry's two weakest competitors. The companies said they were in "advanced discussions," but cautioned that the deal could still fall apart. Alcatel's market value is about 11 billion euros based on Monday's closing price. The combination would streamline products and geographies, while also cutting costs, giving the group the heft to catch up to market leaders Sweden's Ericsson ERIC and China's Huawei. 2. Next up in earnings season: J.P. Morgan and Intel. JPMorgan Chase reported its first quarter earnings this morning ahead of the opening bell. The bank reported earnings of $1.45 a share, surpassing economists' consensus estimates of $1.38 a share. The first quarter of last year had earnings per share of $1.28. The bank has been fighting pressure to break itself into separate units as legal expenses weighed on its stock and new capital requirements have reigned in profits. JPMorgan received the Federal Reserve's approval for its 2015 capital plan in March. Intel INTC , the primary supplier of PC processor chips, will report its quarterly earnings after the market close. Analysts expect it to post earnings per share of 41 cents, compared with 38 cents a share a year earlier. Intel cut its first-quarter revenue guidance by almost $1 billion last month, citing declining demand among desktop computer makers. 3. Rakuten is eyeing PopSugar. Rakuten is looking to shell out $580 million to buy the online content company PopSugar. The deal could happen within the next couple of weeks, according to a report by TechCrunch. PopSugar gets about 41 million unique visitors a month and would give Rakuten a hand in the U.S. market. The Japan-based company has a hand in lots of markets, from banking and e-commerce to smartphones and a professional Japanese baseball team. The purchase price would surpass the $300 million AOL AOL spent to acquire the Huffington Post and its 117 million unique visitors in 2011. 4. Toyota sets up shop in Mexico. Toyota Motor Company TM will spend nearly $1 billion to open its first passenger-car factory in Mexico, ending its self-imposed three-year freeze on new assembly plants, reports Bloomberg News. The world's largest carmaker is expected to reveal more details Wednesday in Mexico. The company will be able to rollout 200,000 Corolla cars each year from the plant in Guanajuato and will create 2,400 direct jobs, reports Reuters. Toyota had stopped building new plants after the company over-expanded prior to the financial crisis, which led to its first annual profit loss in 59 years. 5. IBM goes big into healthcare. IBM IBM is taking its powerful Watson computing technology and converting it into a cloud service that will help drive the collection and sharing of health data. IBM Watson Health, as the larger initiative is called, will partner with Apple AAPL , Johnson & Johnson, and Medtronic MDT to use this new Watson Health Cloud as the foundation for their medical intelligence platforms, helping to collect and disseminate the huge amounts of health data. "We are going into the healthcare business in a big way," IBM Senior Vice President John Kelly told Fortune. "We all recognize that outcomes aren't what we hope for. Costs are skyrocketing. On the other side, so much data is collected […] we want to provide better insights, for better outcomes."
Vive le souveraineté digitale! Vivendi will keep the internet French by Benjamin Snyder @FortuneMagazine April 7, 2015, 8:43 AM EDT E-mail Tweet Facebook Google Plus Linkedin Share icons In Monty Python's "Meaning of Life", John Cleese as a private-school teacher delivers a fatuous sermon urging his boys to remember all those "who so valiantly fought to keep China British." It looks like video site Dailymotion, one of the biggest rivals worldwide to Google Inc.'s GOOG Youtube, might be dying just as valiantly to keep the internet French. Vivendi SA confirmed Tuesday that it had made an offer for the site, after Hong Kong-based PCCW pulled out of negotiations at the weekend after the French government put pressure on local telecom champion Orange SA ORAN to find a European buyer for it first. Orange had had the heretical thought that a company more able to penetrate the Asian market might make a better partner for Dailymotion. It's a depressingly familiar tale. The Socialist government had already blocked the sale of Dailymotion to Yahoo! Inc. YHOO in 2013, cloaking naked anti-Americanism and paranoia about the internet age in waffle about the defense of Europe's "digital sovereignty". Things had appeared to be changing for the better over the last year, as Arnaud Montebourg, the hard-left minister responsible for blocking that deal, was ousted and his faction snubbed as President Francois Hollande installed a more pro-business Prime Minister (Manuel Valls) and Economy Minister (Emmanuel Macron). The government has made a number of moves to spur growth since then, most notably the "Macron Law" that has liberalized shop opening hours and chipped away at the privileges of some closed professions. That the government is now reverting to protectionist type, just for the sake of a company that–unlike Alstom SA–controls no infrastructure vital to France's national interests, is therefore doubly disappointing: it forces a sub-optimal future on what has been one of the country's most successful new media ventures, and it shows that the instinct to meddle in the affairs of notionally private companies is as strong as ever. The investment banker-turned-politician Macron took a phrase straight out of Montebourg's playbook last week when he said that the government wanted Orange (still 25% owned by the French state), to "take into account aspects of European digital sovereignty." It's worth pointing out that, in deals like this, "European" solutions are never as welcome as French ones. French reports trying to talk up interest from Germany's Axel Springer Verlag AG and Bertelsmann AG appear nothing more than a smokescreen: Springer denies any interest, while Bertelsmann, which declined to comment for this article, has never shown any interest in platforms per se. Vivendi, as owner of Universal Music Group and the movie and pay-TV holding Canal+, can make a serious case for buying a distribution platform like Dailymotion, with its 3 billion monthly video views. But Jefferies' analyst Jerry Dellis in London says the deal is "opportunistic" rather than any evidence of a grand strategic plan for growing the business. He notes that Dailymotion users aren't used to paying for content, for starters. So Vivendi gets brownie points for keeping the internet French, but rebel shareholders led by Peter Schoenfeld may see it rather as evidence that chairman Vincent Bolloré's agenda just isn't aligned with theirs. If nothing else, it's certainly evidence that, if you're running a French company with a €9 billion cash pile and don't know what to do with it, then the government will surely be ready with some helpful suggestions. A spokesman for PSAM didn't immediately reply to a request for comment Tuesday. Watch more business news from Fortune:
Check out the emoji keyboard celebrities love by Benjamin Snyder @FortuneMagazine April 6, 2015, 10:18 AM EDT E-mail Tweet Facebook Google Plus Linkedin Share icons Stars like Lena Dunham and Seth Rogen have flocked to a new keyboard app called Bitmoji that lets users recreate their likeness in emoji form. Bitmoji is an application that can be downloaded for free as an iPhone and Android keyboard, supplementing those devices' default emoji with more personalized ones. "We've found that people love designing their avatars," Jacob Blackstock, CEO of Bitstrips, the company behind the new app, told Business Insider. "Bitmoji puts the face or identity back into communication. If you and I are having a conversation with Bitmojis, it's totally unique." Blackstock says he wants to make texting a more personal form of communication: Texting is making conversation more convenient than ever, but it's also stripped away a lot of the things that make communication human. We think one of the most important things that's still missing is identity. If you think about history, 99 percent of human communication has been face-to-face. Blackstock also took a jab at just how long it's taken to create new emojis. "Bitmoji is real-time, so while people have literally been waiting for new emojis for years, we're releasing new bitmojis every week," he said. "We've even been able to release Bitmojis in less than 24 hours before." Bitmoji's rise in popularity comes as a new set of more racially diverse emojis are coming to iPhones and Androids. In 2014, Bitstrips reportedly raised $8 million in funding from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Horizon Ventures. The company raised $3 million in 2013. The company was started in 2007. A Bitmoji spokeswoman told Fortune that no celebrities have been paid to use the app. "It's all been on their own organic free will," she said via email. Looks like @lenadunham is having the final word on #TheDress pic.twitter.com/ewWtQYs7Xq — Bitstrips (@bitstrips) February 28, 2015 Watch more business news from Fortune:
Vivendi's Bolloré raises the stakes in fight over Universal Music by Benjamin Snyder @FortuneMagazine April 2, 2015, 4:39 AM EDT E-mail Tweet Facebook Google Plus Linkedin Share icons Vincent Bolloré's plans for French media group Vivendi SA VIVEF may not please everyone, but he at least seems prepared to back them up with his own money. Bolloré's holding company said Thursday it had raised its stake in the French media group to over 12%, strengthening the chairman's hand as he prepares to fight a shareholder revolt led by U.S. investor Peter Schoenfeld at a general meeting on April 17. Schoenfeld's asset management company PSAM, which holds nearly 1% of Vivendi, wants the company to do two things: first, to pay out to shareholders €9 billion in excess cash currently sitting on the balance sheet, the proceeds of a string of asset disposals in the last two years; and the separation of the group's two remaining assets, Universal Music Group and movie and TV holding Canal+. Bolloré's strategy for the company is for a slower return of cash to shareholders (€5.7 billion over three years), along with selective acquisitions that fit a new strategy which is still to be clearly defined. That lack of clarity has frustrated some shareholders. "We have been disappointed with management's lack of willingness to engage with PSAM as well as the pace of progress at Vivendi as it pertains to capital distribution and value creation," Schoenfeld said in a letter to the company last week. He complained to the French daily Les Echos that numerous meetings with Thursday's announcement implies that Bolloré has spent some €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) on Vivendi's stock in the last week alone, driving its price to within 10% of the range that PSAM properly reflects what the company is worth.
Ben Bernanke's second life as just another blogger by Benjamin Snyder @FortuneMagazine April 1, 2015, 4:58 PM EDT E-mail Tweet Facebook Google Plus Linkedin Share icons This week, Ben Bernanke made the transition from being the most powerful man in the global economy — Chairman of the Federal Reserve — to one of the most feckless: an economics blogger. Welcome, Ben! Come on in, the water is lukewarm and crowded. I kid, sort of. After all, as a world renowned economist and former Fed Chair, Bernanke's words are more influential than your average finance writer's. He's already engaged another famous economist, Larry Summers, in a debate over the concept of "secular stagnation," which has garnered a lot of attention on the Internet. Secular stagnation is a concept that was first introduced by economist Alvin Hanlin toward the end of the Great Depression to describe an economy that was permanently depressed due to a lack of demand for investment. Larry Summers resurrected this term in a 2013 speech, and the idea has been discussed thoroughly by economists who are beginning to believe that slow growth in the U.S. and other advanced economies shows that we "might be suffering from more than the hangover from a financial crisis," as Berkley University economist Barry Eichengreen put it. Economists don't agree whether we're experiencing a period of secular stagnation (Bernanke is in the there's-no-stagnation camp), and those who do differ on the causes. Some blame the lack of productivity enhancing technological developments or the fact that we've already reaped the benefits of trends like women entering the workforce and universal education. Others blame the increase in life expectancy in the developed world, which has increased demand for safe assets and lowered demand for risky but high-yielding ventures. The merits of each argument aside, it's probably a nice change of pace for Ben Bernanke to return to an academic debate after so many years in which his decisions would have real effects on so many across the world. But the term "academic" doesn't just refer to the setting of the debate. It also means, "theoretical or hypothetical; not practical, realistic, or directly useful." The arguments Summers and Bernanke are having simply won't affect public policy because even if they do end up coming to a conclusion, they'd have to convince the public to go along with their prescriptions. If somehow Summers and Bernanke were able to agree that we're experiencing secular stagnation, the chances are that they'd be able to convince the public and Congress to accept the sort of debt-funded infrastructure-spending binge that would be the proper policy response are less than remote. The track record of the economics community in moving public opinion isn't great. From carbon taxes to the eliminating the mortgage interest rate deduction, the list of issues that the economics community nearly universally supports, but the public does not, is long. One reason for this is that what makes economic sense is often policies that require short-term pain for long-term gain. Voters usually don't like policies that result in any sort of pain. But another reason economists have trouble capturing the public's imagination is because they speak in esoteric language and are very humble about what they know and what they don't. There are a few economists, however, that have abandoned the sort of comportment that the economics community favors for the sort of rhetoric that motivates voters. Paul Krugman won a Nobel Prize for his work in international trade theory, but is better known as a liberal firebrand who spends his days getting under the skin of small-government conservatives from his post as columnist for the New York Times. In 2013, he admitted during an episode of Morning Joe that in his many years of writing and trying to convince actual politicians to execute what he believes is the correct path, he's had to abandoned nuance. As he said back in 2013, referring to his plan for promoting a more robust recovery: "Ideally I'd say let's have a plan to reduce the budget deficit five years from now, ten years from now while at the same time doing stimulus for the economy. [But] Washington doesn't work that way. If you spend a lot of your time talking about how debt and entitlements are a problem, the message that we need to promote jobs right now gets lost." In other words, he assumes that politicians, and voters, don't walk and chew gum at the same time. Keep it simple. Get to the point, and try not to confuse. That's how an economist gets 1.33 million Twitter followers and becomes a household name. Ben Bernanke is about 1 million followers behind his former Princeton colleague, and he'll have to dispense with the cordiality and nuance if he hopes to catch up. Watch more business news from Fortune:
Dish, Time Warner come to new agreement; Sling TV gets HBO by Benjamin Snyder @FortuneMagazine April 1, 2015, 3:58 PM EDT E-mail Tweet Facebook Google Plus Linkedin Share icons (REUTERS) — Dish Network Corp and Time Warner reached a new agreement on Wednesday that will allow Dish subscribers continued access to Turner Broadcasting and HBO programming. The new contract caps months-long tension between the two companies. For a brief period late last year some of Turner Broadcasting's networks, including CNN and the Cartoon Network, were pulled from Dish DISH , affecting 14 million subscribers. Those networks were restored with a deadline extension for hashing out an agreement that included Turner's TBS and TNT networks. The new contract, the details of which were not disclosed, was announced by Turner and Time Warner TWX on Wednesday. "We're pleased that the Dish customers we all serve can continue to enjoy Turner and HBO's popular programming on multiple platforms," Turner Broadcasting said in the statement. Additionally, Dish's video streaming service, Sling TV, said it will carry HBO Now – the new Internet-only product – for an additional $15 in time for the premier of the hit series "Game of Thrones" on April 12. Sling TV's core package, which includes content from Turner Broadcasting and ESPN, costs $20 per month. Sling TV is one from a handful of new subscription streaming TV services aimed at cord-cutters. Last month, Sony SNE launched its own pay-TV service, Playstation Vue, while a number of individual channels and networks have followed HBO's lead to create their own subscription services. There have also been reports that Apple AAPL could launch its own online pay-TV service later this year and Verizon VZ is also rumored to be considering a move into the market. Carriage agreements – industry lingo for contracts between distributors and media companies – have been at the center of several standoffs in recent years, often resulting in programming blackouts. The battles usually are over the price that a distributor pays the media company per subscriber on a monthly basis and on digital rights for video streaming products.
Cablevision to make $1 offer for the New York Daily News by Benjamin Snyder @FortuneMagazine March 31, 2015, 7:11 AM EDT E-mail Tweet Facebook Google Plus Linkedin Share icons U.S. cable T.V. operator Cablevision Systems Corp is planning to make an offer for the New York Daily News as early as this week, valuing the troubled tabloid at just $1, according to a person familiar with the matter. The offer would come one month after New York media and real estate magnate Mortimer Zuckerman said he was considering selling the newspaper and had hired Lazard Ltd to assist with the process. It underscores the declining readership and plunging advertising revenue that have plagued the tabloid for years. Cablevision's $1 bid takes into account the New York Daily News' reported $30 million annual loss and $150 million investment in a printing press, and declining circulation that relies heavily on newsstand sales rather than on subscriptions, the source said. The source asked not to be identified because the offer has not been formally presented yet. Cablevision declined to comment while a representative for the New York Daily News could not immediately be reached for a comment. To be sure, newspapers are not the only part of the media industry, which is struggling. Cable distributors such as Cablevision and its larger rivals have also been under pressure to stop consumers from dumping their cable subscriptions, or "cutting the cord," as subscribers shift to Internet services such as Netflix and Hulu. Cablevision also owns the suburban newspaper Newsday. The company, which is controlled by New York's Dolan family, said last month its number of video customers fell 4.7 percent to 2.68 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. Zuckerman is co-founder, executive chairman and former chief executive officer of Boston Properties Inc, a real estate investment trust. New York Daily News' cross town rival, the New York Post, is owned by Rupert Murdoch's media conglomerate News Corp.
Facebook looks to host news content, without 'devouring the Internet' by Benjamin Snyder @FortuneMagazine March 24, 2015, 10:39 AM EDT E-mail Tweet Facebook Google Plus Linkedin Share icons In the coming months, Facebook FB will begin a test run of hosting content from news organizations including the New York Times, BuzzFeed and National Geographic within its site, the New York Times reports. This would be a change from the current way articles spread across Facebook: via links to the news organizations' own websites. This strategy was first reported on last October, when David Carr of the New York Times wrote that Facebook went on a "listening tour" with publishers to discuss hosting their content and sharing advertising revenue. Carr compared Facebook's relationship with publishers to "that big dog galloping toward you in the park." The idea being, you don't know whether to welcome it or fear it. The benefits of such an arrangement include faster loading times for publishers, and getting their content to users faster. But Carr noted that many publishers are wary of giving Facebook the level of control over their brand and advertising dollars that hosting their stories on the site would entail. Speaking at the Code/Media conference in Laguna Niguel in February, Facebook chief product officer Chris Cox moved to assuage those fears, saying, "We don't want to try and devour and suck in the Internet." Cox was pressed to discuss the sometimes scary amount of power that Facebook, with 1.4 billion monthly active users, wields over publishers and app makers. Every time Facebook changes the algorithm of its News Feed, it sends a ripple effect over the media landscape. From the outside, it appears that Facebook has the power to elevate publishers and app makers that it likes, and destroy the ones it doesn't. But Cox insisted that any change Facebook makes to its algorithm is dictated by user data, not by executives. Facebook is so obsessed with figuring out what users like and don't like that the company hired a team of people in Knoxville to use Facebook all day, while a team studies their actions. As Cox spoke, murmurs of dissent bubbled up. "Tell that to the social news apps," someone grumbled. In 2012, Facebook de-emphasized social reader apps from the Washington Post and the Guardian, which were admittedly clunky and spammy. The publications pulled the apps. Likewise, Facebook de-emphasized notifications from Zynga ZNGA , which sent the company scrambling to move its users to mobile. Most recently, Facebook declared war on click-bait headlines, which it defines as any link with a headline "that encourages people to click to see more, without telling them much information about what they will see." This change has been attributed to major declines in traffic at fast-growing sites like Upworthy. Facebook did the same thing with apps that automatically shared passive activities like music listening or workouts. Facebook isn't the first company to wield distribution power over publishers. In the early days of the Web, Yahoo YHOO and AOL AOL controlled the Web's traffic, and publishers optimized their content to be picked up on their homepages. Then Google GOOG became the primary way people navigated the Web, and publishers poured resources into search engine optimization. Now, social media dominates the Web, and Facebook is the 800-pound gorilla. Publishers must to decide if they're willing to hand Facebook that kind of control. More details of the plan to host media content may be revealed at Facebook's developer conference, F8, this Thursday.
Facebook courts the media and George Soros on Greece — 5 things to know today by Benjamin Snyder @FortuneMagazine March 24, 2015, 8:28 AM EDT E-mail Tweet Facebook Google Plus Linkedin Share icons Hello friends and Fortune readers. Wall Street stock futures are edging higher this morning. European shares are mostly flat in mid-day trading, while Asian indexes ended mixed. Here's what else you need to know today. 1. George Soros says Greece has a 50-50 chance. Billionaire investor George Soros says there's a 50-50 chance that Greece will leave the euro. He also warned that the country could go "down the drain" and the negotiations with the rest of the eurozone are a "lose-lose game." Soros offered his opinion in a Bloomberg television interview that will air today. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is still working to persuade creditors to provide more bailout funds to keep the struggling nation afloat. Tsipras' government is expected to share an overhaul proposal with it's euro partners by Monday. 2. In Europe, manufacturing nears a four-year high. The Markit preliminary purchasing managers' index rose to 54.1 in March from 53.3 in February, marking a near four-year high. That's significantly above the 50.0 mark that separates manufacturing expansion from contraction. The expansion in commercial activity last month was much higher than anticipated and signals that the European Central Bank's quantitative easing program is already kicking in to help boost the economy. 3. Silicon Valley's gender discrimination suit heads to closing arguments. The Ellen Pao trial has captivated Silicon Valley over the past several weeks and is now coming to a head as lawyers on both sides of the gender-discrimination lawsuit get ready to begin their closing arguments. Pao is suing venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, her former employer, for $16 million in lost wages and as much as $144 million in damages. She claims that the firm was a boys' club that favored men for promotions while women floundered in lower and less remunerative roles. 4. Facebook looks to partner with media companies. Facebook FB has been secretly meeting with at least half a dozen media companies about hosting their articles within the Facebook ecosystem rather than making its 1.4 billion users click a link that goes to an external site, reported the New York Times. Such a partnership would represent a shift by media companies, which have traditionally preferred to keep readers within their own sites in order to collect valuable data and deliver views for their own advertising. Facebook has been trying to calm those fears by proposing that media outlets could make money from advertising on its site that runs with the content. The social media site plans to start testing the new setup in the next several months. 5. Beijing will close its last major coal-fired power plant. China's capital city is trying to contain its pollution problem and plans to close the last of its four major coal-fired power plants next year. The four power plants will be replaced by gas-fired stations that will be able to provide 2.6 times more electricity. China is the world's biggest carbon emitter, and Beijing is one of the hardest hit cities where pollution levels averaged more than twice China's national standard last year. The move to close the plants is part of a broader trend in the nation to address environmental damage. Beijing intends to slash annual coal consumption by 13 million metric tons by 2017 from its 2012 levels.


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Some Theoretical Considerations on Photographic Graininess and Granularity
JOSA, Vol. 45, Issue 5, pp. 379-386 (1955)
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Recent work by Jones and Higgins has led to an objective method for evaluating the granular structure of the developed photographic image by which materials of widely differing granularity can be ordered in correspondence with subjective graininess measurements. The present paper gives the theoretical calculations of statistical fluctuations of density and syzygetic density differences (SΔD) for simplified density patterns when scanned with varied-size apertures. Average syzygetic density values, 〈SΔD〉AV, versus density curves are derived first for square, checkerboard density patterns and second for circular patterns containing uniform-size grains with random arrangement. By combining the experimental, threshold, visual, gradient sensitivity curve (〈SΔD〉AVversus density for critical aperture), obtained by Jones and Higgins, with theoretical curves of 〈SΔD〉AVversus density calculated here, it is shown how the graininess-density curve can be obtained.
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Spanish Chorizo, chic thighs, little neck clams, shrimp, red and yellow peppers, frozen peas. I especially like when the rice gets into the clam shells.
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Depends on what i have in the house and whether or not I'm feeding Egyptians that particular evening. Usual candidates are artichoke hearts, chorizo & shrimp, along with the usual aromatics & jalepenos or other hot peppers.. If I plan in advance, which is rare, clams and/or mussels and/or squid/octopus. Or 86 the seafood and replace with chicken wings/thighs. If i remember, i add a few green peas for a little color.
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I have generally followed the "mother of all paellas" page by Jose Martinez, though I modify it in that I make a dry sofrito / sofregit out of onion, garlic and the tomatoes before browning the meat, which takes an hour. Anyway, his recipe salts the meat and then includes a 20 minute stewing period, followed by a 25 minute simmering period once the rice is added. The salting/stewing/simmering seems to help draw out some of the rabbit funk out of the meat so it is not that strong. On the other hand a little of the flavour it is now diffuse in the stew water that the bomba rice is cooking in, but can work with the other flavours in the dish. However, if you don't like the "natural" rabbit flavour anywhere in the dish (or if you were in a hurry and were not having the stewing period), then brining the rabbit in salt water (a soak butter milk if you prefer, but I think that salt water works better and is cheaper) before adding into the paella would be a good idea.
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I got my PFL shortly after disability ended. It was pretty smooth and didn't take nearly as long to receive the first payment. Disability took forever!
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The Track in Destin is your family headquarters for fun! The action-packed recreation center features the ultimate in go-kart tracks, miniature golf, bumper boats, a bungee jumping tower and an arcade. Kids Country for the younger set features a train ride, carousel, Ferris wheel and much more.
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SunQuest Cruises Baytowne Marina Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Phone:850-650-2519 Fax:850-654-5082 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Dine... Dance... Cruise aboard SOLARIS, Destin's top attraction as the only dinner dance yacht. Indulge in Destin fine dining with chef-prepared meals, full service bar and live entertainment while cruising into the sunset. Experience Destin dining from all three decks - perfect for a romantic evening, a party with family and friends or an all out celebration. SOLARIS can entertain up to 150 passengers and is available for private charters for Destin weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions or any special event, anytime of the day. www.sunquestcruises.com
Pelican Adventures, Inc. 314-D Harbor Blvd Destin, Florida 32541 Heron Walk Marina 850.650.3825 www.pelicanadventures.net
When planning your vacation to Florida's Gulf Coast, Pelican Adventures, Inc. has you covered! From deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico or Choctawhatchee Bay to Snorkeling or Parasailing. See our website for photos and more exciting details! www.pelicanadventures.net or call 850 650-3825!
Canoe, tube, or kayak down the only sand river in the nation! Pure white sand bottom & sandbars, just like the Destin Beaches, only it's clear, cool, fresh water. Shallow, calm water... and the trip is all downstream. From 1 hour to 4 day trips... Blackwater Canoe Rental is open 7 days a week.
-Destin's first established cruise service! -Four daily dolphin sightseeing cruises. -Glass bottom viewing area. Book your tickets online! www.olinmarlercharterboats.com
"Book attractions and activities with TripShock! Lowest Price Guarantee! No booking fees on any reservations. Over 100 different activities to choose from in the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area". Whether you're a family, individual or group; we can make your vacation memorable and exciting!
The Emerald Coast Science Center is an interactive science museum for the young and curious. Over 200 touchable, workable exhibits including a bubble room, nature discovery room, color and light exhibits, and much more. Voted one of the best "almost free" things to do on the Emerald Coast.
For more information, please call 664.1261! OR visit www.ecscience.org
The SunVenture Catamaran is the only dolphin cruise east of Destin. It's a convenient, fun cruise for anyone in the Sandestin, 30 A or Beaches of South Walton, who want to cruise to Destin's top attractions. Docked at Baytowne Marina, the 45 foot SunVenture l offers a variety of cruises, including Destin dolphin/sunset tours and Crab Island excursions. The SunVenture l is available for private parties, including Destin weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions, corporate outings, bachelor/bachelorette parties and more. Map
GUSU Paddlesports 111 Harbor Blvd Destin, FL 32541 Phone: 850.460.7300 firstname.lastname@example.com www.gusupaddlesports.com
GUSU Paddlesports is one of the largest in NWF. We carry surfboards, race boards, training boards, accessories, paddles & more.
We also offer "try before you buy" & ship anywhere. We want you to leave with the right product by meeting the needs of beginners, experienced paddlers & racers.
We also offer SUP rentals, tours & lessons.
Big Kahunas 1007 Hwy 98 EDestin, FL 32541850.837.8319 www.bigkahunas.com
Buccaneer Pirate Ship 100 Harbour Blvd.Destin, FL 32541850.269.0896 or 850.837.6641 www.destinpirateship.com
Dockside Watersports & Parasailing 390 Harbor Blvd Destin, FL 32541 850.428.3313 email@example.com www.boatrentalsindestin.com
Everything FUN under the SUN! Soar high through the sky during the BEST parasailing experience in Destin! Explore the local waters with our pontoon boats or fishing boats OR let us guide you on a dolphin & wild life tour! Zip through the waves in our NO GOVERNOR jet skis- that's right, go as fast as you want! No hassle parking, direct access to boats.
The Funnest Dolphin - Sightseeing Cruise on the Beach. The Sea Blaster offers 3 types of exciting tours, a Snorkel / Dolphin Cruise, a Dolphin / Beach Cruise and a Sunset / Dolphin Cruise. Kids can Captain the Sea Blaster. Complimentary Beer, Wine, Sodas & Water are served on all cruises. Mention DestinDirect.com and get a $2 discount on all adult tickets. Map
Mobile Sports LLC 314 Harbor Blvd. Destin, Florida 32541 Phone: 850.687.1626 firstname.lastname@example.com www.mobilesportsllc.com
Welcome to Destin's Original and Best Banana Boat Ride. Rated #1 Thing to do in Destin FOUR years in a row. A unique approach to a classic ride.
Bring your friends and family and climb aboard our 20 ft speed boat. Enjoy the Harbor tour as we get ready to Ride The Banana around the local waters. This is The Activity to assure you leave Destin with an amazing memory to share. Personal service. No strangers on your boat and no waiting for others to have fun while you wait for your turn. At Mobile Sports, it is all about you! There is a good reason for our #1 ranking, and we are eager to show you what all the fuss is about. Check out our reviews, and go to our website to reserve your vacation memory today! Map
Visit Destin Snorkel in Harborwalk Village and join one of our many tours: snorkeling, Snuba, shelling/dolphin, sunset/dolphin, private fishing charters and fireworks tours. No other company gives you the variety of tour choices and snorkeling flexibility than Destin Snorkel. Book your reservation online at www.destinsnorkel.com or call 850-269-2329 today! Map
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park 1010 Miracle strip Pkwy SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850.243.9046 Fax 850.244.5809 www.gulfarium.com email@example.com
Destin Commons 4300 Legendary Drive Corner of Mid Bay Bridge Rd & Hwy 98 Destin, FL 32541 Phone: 850.337.8700 Fax: 850.269.1282 www.destincommons.com
Award winning Destin Commons is the premier open-air entertainment for the entire family. With favorites like Bass Pro Shops, Charming Charlie, H&M, AMC Commons 14 Theaters, Chipotle and World of Beer, Destin Commons currently offers 90+ stores & restaurants! Kids highlights include a mini ride-on train, Pirate's Cove soft play area & interactive play fountains.
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Betsey Ann Riverboat 3151 W 10th Street Panama City, Florida 32401 Phone: 850.233.7487 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com www.welovepcb.com
One of the most unique boating adventures in Northwest Florida. The Betsy Ann is one of the last remaining TRUE sternwheel paddleboats and the history of the boat is incredible. It offers one of the funnest crews on the water, lot of sites to take in & friendly dolphin playing around the boat. An experience you don't want to miss. Sunset dinner and murder mystery dinner cruises are available. Map
Airboat Adventures & Gator Country Alligator Park 6523 Hwy 79 ( West Bay ) Panama City, Florida 32413 Phone: 850.230.3822 Email: email@example.com www.welovepcb.com
In the text box on the right: Fast, Fun & Exciting Eco Tour. Come see the real Florida like you've never imagined. You'll tour the back waters of the bay, rivers, creeks & in search of native Florida wildlife, Eagles, Ospreys, Heron, Dolphin, Alligators & more. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you glide on just inches of water in our REAL Everglades style boats. Call & book your tour today. Tours are safe for all ages. Fun and educational. U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains. Map
Ripley's Panama City Beach 9907 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 Phone: 850.230.6113/Fax: 850.230.0131 Email: email@example.com www.ripleys.com/pcb
Explore the NEW fun and unbelievable world of Ripley's with hundreds of new exhibits from all over the planet. Shoot Zombies and Pirates in the 7D Moving Theater. Wind your way through hundreds of mirrors in the Marvelous Mirror Maze; Put up the top score in the Impossible Laser Race. Buy online and save $2.00 off any adult or child admission ticket with coupon code : Destin Map
Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise 5325 North Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 850.234.2346 www.piratecruise.net
Come with us and enjoy a unique and fun filled 2-hour family adventure cruise on one of Florida's premier vacation attractions. The kids will sword fight, swab the deck, fire the kid cannon, search for treasure and much more while you sit back, listen to the music and enjoy the scenery. Have a cold drink or snack while you help the captain search for dolphins.
More info and schedule at www.piratecruise.net or call (850) 234 7400.
Open March through October!
Gulf Breeze Zoo 5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 850.932.2229 Fax: 850.932.8575 firstname.lastname@example.com www.GBZoo.com
Visit our 50 wild acres of exotic animals including our gorilla family, chimps, rhinos, hippos, tigers, bears, monkeys and reptiles. Hand feed the giraffes, enjoy a large petting area, and feed birds in the Budgie Adventure Aviary. Ride a train through free- roaming animals from around the world. Dine at the Giraffeteria restaurant, picnic under our pavilion, celebrate a birthday and visit our Gift Shop. Located on Gulf Breeze Pkwy ( Hwy 98 ) 8 miles west of the Navarre bridge. Open 9am daily rain or shine; last admission 1 hour before closing. ( Visit GBZoo.com for seasonal hours ) Group rates, Senior, Military discounts. MC, VISA, DISC.
Cattywampus Eco Adventures 1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Behind Fudpuckers, Okaloosa Island Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850 586 0450 Fax 850 837 0611 firstname.lastname@example.com www.cattywampus.us
Exciting eco adventires for all ages, featuring swimming, snorkeling, dolphin watching, bird watching, sea shells & lots of marine life. Bring your own refreshments. $35 per passenger, $ 10 children 5 years and younger. Sunset Cruises $35. Private charters available for up to 43 passengers. Map
Nathaniel Bowditch Sailing Adventures 404 Harbor Blvd Behind Marina Café Destin, FL 32541 850 650 8787 Fax 850 837 0611 email@example.com www.bowditchsailing.com
Elegant adult wine & cheese cruises aboard a beautiful, classic sailing schooner. $70 per person. Family day cruises with dolphin watching $35 per passenger. Private charters available for up to 22 passengers. Map
Pirates Island Adventure Golf 9518 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, Florida 32407 Phone: 850.235.1171 Fax: 850.235.2559 firstname.lastname@example.com www.piratesislandgolf.com
Located close to many Panama City Beach attractions Pirates Island Adventure Golf offers fun for all ages, with two challenging 18 hole adventure golf courses set in a tropical landscape including waterfalls and caves. Historic theming provides a glimpse into the days when pirates roamed the seas looking for adventure. Open 365 days a year. Call for hours and rates. Map
Xtreme H2O Sports 7 Calhoun Drive Destin, FL 32541 850.978.3060 email@example.com www.xtremeh2o.net
Located on the bay, we're the only watersports company not in the harbor which means no idling through the harbor and more riding time! We offer parasail, waverunners with NO GOVERNERS, pontoon boats and dolphin tours via waverunner. Free photo/video package on all parasail flights booked today! Map
Paradise Adventures Catamaran 3901 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 Phone: 850.769.3866/Fax: 850.215.7724 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com www.ParadiseAdventuresPCB.com
PARADISE ADVENTURES CATAMARAN-Come aboard The Privateer, our new, state-of-the-art, 52' sailing catamaran, for the most exciting, unique sails along the Gulf Coast! Take a trip to "Paradise Island" -- enjoy inflatable fun with water trampolines & slides, climbing wall, paddle boards, kayaks, snorkeling-with dolphin encounters along the way. Take a relaxing sunset set cruise along the Gulf of Mexico. Private charters, wedding sails, educational trips are all available. Full Service Bar onboard as well! Map
Lagoon Pontoons 5201 North Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 Phone: 850.249.3547 Email: email@example.com www.lagoonpontoon.com
Pontoon Boat rentals, Swim with the Dolphins Jet Ski and Boat Tours! Panama City Beach Pontoon Rental Company offering not just Boat Rentals but also Jet Ski Rentals, Dolphin Tours, Guided Jet ski Adventures and Private Boat Tours! Be your own captain or let us take you. Get on the water and explore beautiful Shell Island. Map
Panama City Diving 5512 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 Phone: 850.588.8079 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com www.panamacitydiving.com
Whether you're an experienced diver or beginner our goal is to get you scuba diving the shipwrecks and reefs you want to see. Our dive boats have enclosed cabins with drinks & snacks provided. Rental tanks can be available on the boat. Our rental gear is like new and well maintained. Shop for dive gear in our store. We have onboard compressors so we never run low on air or nitrox. Map
Air Force Armament Museum 100 Museum Drive Eglin AFB, FL 32542 Phone: 850.882.4189/Fax: 850.882.3990 Email: email@example.com www.afarmamentmuseum.com
Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Closed Sundays and Federal Holidays. There are over 25 different aircraft. The showcase aircraft is the SR-71 Blackbird. There are also several hundred pieces of armament to include guns, bombs and missiles. Map
WonderWorks 9910 front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 Phone: 850.249.7000/Fax: 850.249.4857 www.wonderworkspcb.com
The WonderWorks attraction is an indoor amusement park combining education and entertainment in more than 100 "hands on" exhibits. Visitors can land the Space Shuttle, lie on a bed of nails, engage in the Blackhawk virtual Army experience, climb the indoor rope course, compete in laser tag and much more. It's fun for all ages! Map
Baytowne Adventure Zone The Village of Baytowne Wharf 9300 Hwy 98. Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Phone: 850.428.2736 www.ziplinedestin.com
Baytowne Adventure Zone in The Village of Baytowne Wharf will give you four more reasons to "hang" around Sandestin longer. Get an aerial view of the Village and its surroundings, as you soar across the lagoon. Then head over to the ropes course for skill testing fun. If you haven't had enough fun, the Tower Climb and Eurobungy are sure to put you over your limit. Visit www.ziplinedestin.com for more information. Map
Blast Arcade and Laser Maze 118 Cannery Lane Sandestin, FL 32550 Phone: 850.654.3333 www.blastfunandgames.com
Blast Arcade and Laser Maze is an exciting, fun filled entertainment center located in Destin Florida right in Sandestin's Baytowne Wharf Village. We offer family fun and activities that will have the entire family coming back for more. Our Arcade has over 60 redemption and video games. Put on your best Tom Cruise imitation and try to navigate thru our amazing Laser Maze. And, don't forget to visit Rootin Tootin in our Blast' Em Shootin Gallery. Map
Big Daddy's Bike Shop 2217 W Co. Hwy 30A Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 Phone: 850.622.1165/Fax: 850.622.1106 Email: email@example.com www.bigdaddysbikes.com
Located on the 20 mile, paved bike path along Scenic Hwy 30 in South Walton, Big Daddy's Bike Shop is a full service shop offering new bike sales, bicycle repair, biking accessories and bike rentals featuring brands as TREK, Electra, Kona and more. The area's extensive paved and off road bike trails make biking one of the area's most popular attractions. Map
Emerald Coast Scuba 503 harbor Blvd Destin, FL 32541 850.837.0955 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com www.divedestin.com
Snorkel, Dive, Cruise, Swim or shop in our extensive dive store with Emerald coast Scuba. Discover wonders underwater with reef and wreck dives, no matter your style an unforgettable experience for the whole family awaits. No certification needed. Crab island trips are available during the summer months. Map
Gulf World Marine Park 15412 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 Phone: 850.234.5271 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com www.gulfworldmarinepark.com
Get in touch with FUN at Gulf World Marine Park. Enjoy observing animals with your all day pass, with presentations featuring dolphins, sea lions, and tropical birds with their furry friends. Make a reservation for one of our interactive programs. Touch a dolphin during our Swim with a Dolphin program.
National Naval Aviation Museum 1750 Radford Blvd Pensacola, FL 32506 Phone: 850.452.3604 / Fax: 850.452.3296 email@example.com www.navalaviationmuseum.org
The world's largest Naval Aviation museum and one of the most-visited in Florida. Share the excitement of Naval Aviation's rich history and see more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft. These historic aircraft are displayed inside our exhibit space and on our 37-acre grounds. There's so much to see and do, you'll want to spend all day. Admission is FREE. Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Crab Island Dolphin Tours Destin, FL 54321 Phone: 850.803.5466 (LIMO) email@example.com www.crabislanddolphintours.com
Are you thinking of getting a pontoon boat to go on the beautiful waters of Destin but do not want the hassle of renting or driving the boat? If so let us do all the work while you enjoy all the area has to offer. You will have all the exclusivity of your own boat but none of the responsibility. Why not rent the boat and the captain? We are your limousine on the water!
Destin Area Parks and Beaches
Destin Direct is the premier travel site for vacation information on Destin, The Beaches of South Walton, Santa Rosa Beach and Highway 30A. We are the local experts. See our recommendations for the best local restaurants, golf, boating, bars and entertainment. Beach Vacation Rentals - Local Restaurants - Boat Rentals - Fishing - Entertainment - Nightclubs
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People | 8 |
Bedrooms | 4 |
Bathrooms | 4 |
Separate WC's | 2 |
Property type | house |
Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
The villa is ideally located in a high-class area facing the Lérins Islands. The sea view from the first floor allows you to watch the stunning sunsets. The property is located in a very quiet private park, five minutes from the town with its beaches, businesses, casino, and the nightclubs of Juan-les-Pins. The Provençal market of Antibes, the Picasso Museum, and the famous Eden Roc Hotel are all 10 minutes away. The Eden Roc hotel is known to be frequented by artists after the Cannes Festival. This private park is very calm; ideal for children. The Thuret Garden, a magnificent botanical garden, is five minutes from the house. The Juan-les-Pins convention centre is a five-minute walk away, with boutiques including a Casino store, new this year, which offers home delivery for your purchases. Delivery is free for purchases of €20 or more.
We are an athletic family, and we chose this house because it is a five-minute walk to the sea. This enables us to go windsurfing and skiing in the mountains, with the first resort just 45 minutes from the house.
Jeannine purchased this house in 1996
Since the property is in a private park, you will have plenty of nature and peace. Nonetheless, you will also be close to the beautiful beaches of Cap d'Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, which offer businesses and diverse leisure activities, such as activities, night clubs, a casino, and great restaurants, all of which you can get to without needing a car. Nice Airport is just 30 minutes from the house, and the train stations of Antibes and Juan-les-Pins are nearby, for excursions to Italy, Nice, Monaco, Eze, and so on.
Very peaceful, even during jazz festivals. Everything is very close and can be reached on foot. You don't have to worry about noise because the house is in a private park.
Fantastic property walking distance from the beach, bars restaurants!. Well maintained with great facilities, one not to be missed !!
This villa was the perfect place to stay.Well maintained. Close enough to walk into town and yet in a quiet and peaceful location. Lots of space for the eight of us, with excellent facilities. Lovely pool, a variety of eating and socialising spaces, but lots of little nooks for reading and getting away from it all. I'd definitely book again!
Great villa placed almost centrally between Antibes and Juan les Pins. Very clean and comfortable, deep pool for swimming although not so much for games. Second floor veranda provides a lovely view out to sea. Very quietly situated in a private park. Owners are very responsive to any problems and a delight to deal with. Highly recommended.
Fantastic facilities, perfect for the four couples on our holiday, with all 4 rooms being ensuite. The indoor lounge and dining room were great, however the fabulous outside dining area and sofas were all we used because the weather was so good all week. The pool was very clean and although not huge, it was very deep. The jacuzzi was a hit and a lovely extra. Jeanne the owner was very helpful and on hand throughout the week when we had questions and her English spoken was good too. This is her home 9 months of the year and although her private items are not on display you do get the feeling of warmth, high spec and homeliness. Although it looks like the villas are quite close in the gated park there is total privacy and security and remained very peaceful.
Some nice places in Juan les Pins to eat and drink but we preferred the buzz of Antibes and found the prices much more reasonable there. The bus is €1 for any local trip and we got the return train to Monaco for €15 each which was a good day out.
We will be going back for certain.
We arrived for our 2 week stay and Jeannine made us very welcome. The house is lovely, with sea views from the first floor balcony and bedroom. The kitchen has been recently modernized which was great and we enjoyed cooking on the barbeque outside and lounging on the outside sofas and deck chairs. We even used the outside Jacuzzi every day, which was great to have. The pool was very clean and a nice temperature and we enjoyed using this every day. The rooms we are all very comfortable with air conditioning, except one room, but this was a very cool room anyway and they all had en-suite facilities. The villa has a perfect position and situation. Just a short downhill walk to the nearest beach (Les Pêcheurs Beach and La Galice beach) which we used a lot. We also had dinner and lunch at the lovely Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel which is right by Les Pêcheurs Beach. Getting food was easy as the nearest new Casino supermarket was well stocked at around 5-10 mins walk away (3 mins by car).
Overall we had a very enjoyable holiday at the villa and I can recommend this to any family wishing to stay at Cap d'Antibes in a well kept and very homely Villa.
"Emplacement très calme tout en étant assez proche de la plage et des commerces pour y aller à pied. En famille avec 4 enfants de 2 à 12 ans, c'était parfait ! A recommander sans hésiter !"
From the airport, get on the motorway heading towards Antibes, then towards Juan-les-Pins/Cap d'Antibes. If you run into any trouble, just call us. We are located just 30 minutes from the airport. Buses, car rentals, and taxis are available, but for an additional charge, we can pick you up and take you to the apartment.
Highly-acclaimed restaurants are located nearby, as well as Provençal fare on the beaches of Cap d'Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, and Antibes. The Marineland aquatic park has superb sound and lighting and numerous fireworks. The traditional Provençal market in Antibes is held daily. You can also visit Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Biot, Nice, Saint-Jean, Cap Ferrat, Eze, or even go to Italy quite easily by car or train.
Rental Period | Minimum Price | Additional Nights | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Event Price | |||
16 Aug 2015 -
30 Aug 2015
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
22 Sep 2015 -
29 Sep 2015
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
30 Sep 2015 -
6 Oct 2015
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Refundable Damage Deposit | €2,000 |
Pet Fee | €0 |
Notes |
tarif dégressif en fonction de la durée, supplément ménage si vous le souhaitez et linge
remise des clés par le propriétaire non présent sur place mais à 1km. Eau et électricité en + d'après le compteur que nous relevons le jour de votre arrivée et le jour de votre départ 300€ de ménage de sortie(consulter le propriétaire) Possibilité locaton linge de maison (draps et serviettes): 30€/personne 30% à la reservation caution demandée, acompte/arrhes à la réservation, |
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