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The Cannes Film Festival - the event to see and be seen at on the Côte d’Azur – and of course 029 was in attendance.  Although the parties were a bit more tame and less plentiful this year, due to the global economic downturn, the celebrities did not disappoint as they descended on the Croisette.

029, serving as an in-kind sponsor of the Maybach Foundation, and also as the official concierge of this philanthropic organisation was there for all the action at Celebrity Entertainment Night, hosted by the Maybach Foundation in cooperation with Sunflower Children. Here are some of 029’s impressions from the evening.

For those of you who received our Insider News yesterday, you will have noticed that 029 is offering a spectacular benefit to our members - the ability to join Seven Swans, the über-cool members only club in Frankfurt.

We have high quality standards here at 029, and you know what, the Seven Swans multifunctional clubhouse leaps over our quality hurdle. We were particularly enamoured with the fingerprint access bit - very James Bond/Bourne Identity-like (insert your favourite spy film title). Let’s be honest, isn’t there a little secret agent in all of us? We thought so.

So, you want to know more about the Seven Swans membership? Our influential Member Relations team will give you the inside scoop on how to get the inside access at Seven Swans.

Your mission, should you accept it, is to get in touch with us! Black suit and sunglasses not required for entry, but also not frowned upon either. Debonair is never a bad thing.

Wait. You didn’t receive our Insider News yesterday? We would love to fix that…because we’re proud of our informative newsletters, which I might add, also have a tendency to be creatively written, as they detail our  member benefits and worldwide experiences. People like being in the loop and love being the first to know about something fresh and new.

We are the membership only club for discerning travellers and thrill seekers. Our members are not common, average, or ordinary, they are extraordinary. And part of the draw of 029 is that it is a network of like-minded individuals, and although it is global and rapidly expanding, 029 does not seek to be all encompassing. As we aim to keep the exclusivity aspect, we count on our already trusted and valued members to help expand 029 by inviting their trusted and valued friends. Don’t worry, if you truly are an international jet-setter, experience seeker, or wanderlust-professional you will come across a like-minded individual who is already a 029 member to invite you into the selective world of 029.

029’s very own, Christian Schwägerl had the difficult and challenging task of visiting the Seychelles. One of the many benefits of scouting the globe for all things luxurious – the opportunity to become better acquainted with the gorgeous islands that make up the Seychelles. 029 invited along one of our Brand Ambassadors, Nikolaus Nicolaus for the experience.

Christian and Nikolaus had the pleasure of staying at the Banyan Tree Seychelles. Located in Intendance Bay on the island of Mahé, this stunning hotel offers 60 exquisite pool villas that effortlessly combine contemporary and colonial décor. Highly recommended by our two travellers, the Banyan Tree is blessed with breathtaking surroundings, impeccably landscaped grounds, gorgeous and well-appointed villas and personnel committed to the highest level of service,  ensuring that all guests feel as though they have found heaven on earth.

Christian and Nikolaus flew with  ZIL AIR (a new heli-service on the Seychelles with brand new Eurocopters) over to Zil Pasyon (Island of Passion) to have a look at a real estate development project taking place on the island. So for those of you who have a few million dollars sitting idly underneath your mattress, 21 luxurious & private villas on Zil Pasyon are on sale for those who are looking to expand their real-estate portfolio with a truly unique acquisition. Completely private, utterly stylish, uninterrupted views – your own piece of paradise for sale. The first houses are currently being built and are expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2010. Whoever said money couldn’t buy happiness was and is obviously mistaken.

Interested in visiting the Seychelles? Want to know what you can/should see & do? Where to rest your head? Charter a yacht? Dive under the sea? Just give us a shout, we’ll help you out.

Check out some of Christian’s pictures here

The 2009 Ibiza party season is quickly approaching which means that any high class clubber can’t afford to stay home and miss 029’s exclusive offer. Brought to you by true Ibiza specialists, this Ibiza tour will outdo any other, packing in maximum clubbing action including VIP access with the official 029 meets JetClub Party @ Nassau Beach Club, the Cocoon@Ibiza Opening Party 2009 at Amnesia with Sven Väth, Chris Tietjen, Ricardo Villalobos and Cassy.

And when you want a change of scenery, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Feel the wind in your hair aboard our über-cool sailboat cruising on the azure-coloured Mediterranean waters, find the nearest beach chair to work on your tan lines or refresh yourself with your favourite exotic cocktail (colour-coordinated, of course).  Begin your summer in total 029-style.

72 hours of non-stop action in Ibiza…get the run down on the full programme here

029 AND THE CITY started its event series in Frankfurt together with the Jet-Club and wonderful guests. Thanks to all of you who visited our kickoff event!  We had a sumptuous dinner and rocked the house until the early hours together with Aural Float and the Jet-Club’s DJs.  As 029’s first event was so successful, you can be sure that more 029 AND THE CITY parties are in the pipeline.  Coming soon to a city near you!

Check out our video compilation detailing the evening!