Geneva
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Blue Islands offer a direct service to Geneva. The first class service on the swiss routes will always make you feel special with a complimentary champagne lunch on-board.
The city is located at the south-western end of Lake Geneva and is surrounded by two mountain chains, the Alps and the Jura. Although known for its proximity to luxury ski resorts, in the summer many people enjoy swimming in the lake, and frequently go to public beaches such as Geneva Plage, and the Bains des Paquis. The Lake really is one the city's most spectacular attractions, with beautiful flowerbeds surrounding it and a famous flower clock that highlights Geneva's historical association with watchmaking.
This is also a terrific cultural destination with over 30 museums, theatres, galleries and an Opera House. For those looking for action, there are a number of Golf Clubs, in and around the Lake Geneva region and the city's proximity to France and Italy add to its appeal for travellers, making the most of a trip to Europe.
Over 1,100 restaurants will set your taste buds into overdrive. Why not try some traditional swiss dishes such as fillets der perches or Longeole? Whatever the season, Geneva won't disappoint.
To find out what's on and for further information, visit the Geneva Tourist Board website.
To find out more information about Geneva Airport you can visit their website.
LEISURE EVENTS
5-8 APRIL. ELECTRON FESTIVAL.
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18-22 APRIL. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBTION OF INVENTIONS, NEW TECHNIQUES AND PRODUCTS.
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25-29 APRIL. INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR, PALEXPO EXHIBITION CENTER.
A highly popular fair dedicated to the pleasure of reading and all related activities. Click here for more information.
4-6 MAY. GENEVA MARATHON FOR UNICEF.
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26 MAY. FETE DE L'ESPOIR (HOPE FESTIVAL).
Free-of-charge festival where all artists perform on a voluntary basis. www.espoir.ch Click here for more information.
12-13 JUNE. LAKE SAILING REGATTA
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28-30 JUNE. SHADOW OF LIGHTS.
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10-15 JULY. SWISS OPEN DE TENNIS EN FREUTEUIL ROULANT.
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1-16 JULY. MONTREAUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Montreux Jazz festival was founded in 1967 and has been a European mainstay ever since, bringing an eclectic mix of artists year after year. There are free concerts and jam sessions along the lake every night and the intimate paid venues offer concertgoers a unique up-close experience with some of the world's biggest names. Click here for more information.
2-12 AUGUST. FETES DE GENEVE.
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6-14 OCTOBER. AMINTOU INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANIMATED FILM.
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NOVEMBER-JANUARY. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.
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BUSINESS EVENTS
18-22 APRIL 2012. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF INVENTIONS, NEW TECHNIQUES AND PRODUCTS AT PALEXPO EXHIBITION CENTRE.
The largest event of its kind, Geneva's International Exhibition of Inventions features over one thousand new innovations and inventions from around the world. This is where the public and commercial investors alike come to discover the future with inventions from every field from computer science to plumbing to toys and games. For more information, click here.
L'ENTRECOTE COURONNE
This is a very good restaurant located in the centre of Geneva on the Rue des Paquis. The food is terrific and the location is a 5-minute walk from the waterfront and 5-star hotels such as Hotel de la Paix. For more information, click here.
BISTROT DU BOEUF ROUGE
A very diverse menu and great atmosphere. Situated on the Rue Alfred Vincent - opposite the East West Hotel (which is also highly rated by Trip Advisor). For over 20 years, the Farina family have been lovingly running this typically French bistro. For more information, click here.
PATARA
This is the most elegant and prestigious Thai restaurants in Geneva, occupying street level premises within the Hotel Beau-Rivage, and a position immediatley adjacent to Le Chat Botte, one of the most elegant restaurants in town. Within a decor of teak woodcarvings and Thai paintings, the impeccably dressed staff will serve flavour-filled examples of the best of their country's cuisine. For more information, click here.
LE CHAT-BOTTE
This grand restaurant is one of the fanciest hotels in Geneva. Decorated with tapestries, sculpture and rich upholstery, it serves some of the best food in the city. If the weather is right, you can dine on the flower-bedecked terrace, overlooking the Jet d'Eau. The cuisine, although inspired by French classics, is definitely contemporary.
Blue Islands operates return flights to Geneva from Guernsey & Jersey.
AIRPORT INFO
For more information about Geneva airport please visit www.gva.ch
CHECK-IN
Opens 2 hours before departure & closes 40 mins before departure.
TAXIS
There is a taxi stand just in front of the arrivals area. Fares between airport and city range from CHF 30 - to CHF 35.
BUSES & TRAINS
Buses leave from the departure level. Bus 10 to Geneva city centre leaves every 10 minutes. Trains - 8 minutes to Geneva city centre. Tel: +4122 7177111 or see www.unireso.com.
CAR HIRE
In the main terminal, the car hire desks are just across from arrivals.
PARKING
Covered long term and open air short term parking available at the airport. First 10 mins free. For more information, Tel: +4122 717 70. www.gva.ch
