Sick of seminars? Tired of television reels? It’s easy to burn out on industry functions in Cannes. But fear not: Marketing presents “The Top 5 non-advertising things to do in Cannes”
1. Party watching
Didn’t get into the opening gala? No worries. Neither did 99% of people in Cannes. But because the beach is below the walkway on La Croisette, many people (including whole families) pull up chairs to look down on the nighttime festivities. Sure, you’re not on the dance floor, but you’re not being crushed in the lineup either.
2. Real estate window shopping
Want to see what 5 million Euros will buy? Real estate companies have big, beautiful pics of villas with large pools, ocean views and five-car garages hanging in their storefronts. Why limit your daydreaming to the Louis Vuitton bags you can’t afford? Aim higher!
3. Rent a scooter
There are probably more scooters and motorcycles than cars in this city, probably because they’re a quick way to dart out of the hustle and bustle and into the mountains that surround the area. If you have an attractive member of the desired sex riding behind you, all the better. Just remember that, like you, other scooter renters don’t know how to drive the damned things either. Look out for each other.
4. Dance in the streets
That’s what these folks do… outside an ice cream parlour… at midnight.
5. Ruin money
This machine squashes pennies. That’s right. Money flows so freely here that making it into unspendable gew-gaws is considered entertainment. What’s next? Waiters lighting dinner candles with rolled-up currency? Go ahead. Ruin that 5-cent piece ($0.0725 CDN) and then try to look those panhandlers in the eye.
The Money Masher
