Travel planning made easy with our Destination Experts around the world

Why Cmycities?

Cmycities’ international network of Destination Experts will introduce you to their city and help tailor your trip so that your time there is unique, and more importantly, unique to you. We propose one-to-one video consultations and ongoing contact during your preparation and your stay. This is how it gets personal.

Who are our Destination Experts?

    marie-cécile

    colombo

    lucie

    san francisco

    noëlie

    wellington

    aline

    tokyo

    gaëlle

    shanghai

    violaine

    oman

    julie

    tahiti

    manon & benoît

    cape town

marie-cécile

colombo

fr

Marie-Cécile, votre Correspondante

Après quelques années passées au Sud de l’Inde, c’est au Sri Lanka, à Colombo que j’ai posé mes valises depuis 3 ans avec ma famille.
La perle de l’océan indien, ancienne Ceylan et berceau du bouddhisme, est riche de paysages, de cultures et d’activités pour tous les goûts tout au long de l’année.
Véritable écrin de verdure je ne me lasse pas de sillonner ses routes en vivant au rythme des tropiques. Que l’on soit passionné d’histoire et de temples, que l’on ait envie de grands espaces, en quête de sensations fortes ou que l’on aspire à du repos en farnientant au soleil, le Sri Lanka saura vous combler. Je serai ravie de vous orienter parmi les multiples possibilités de dépaysement hors des sentiers battus.

Mari-Cécile parle Français et Anglais

 

 

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Marie-Cécile, your Destination Expert

After a few years in the South of India, it is in Sri Lanka, in Colombo that I put my suitcases for 3 years with my family.
The pearl of the Indian Ocean, old Ceylon and cradle of Buddhism, is rich in landscapes, cultures and activities for all tastes a throughout the year.
True greenery I do not tire of traveling its roads living at the pace of the tropics. Whether you are passionate about history and temples, want to open spaces, seek thrills or aspire to rest in the sun, Sri Lanka will fill you. I will be happy to guide you among the many possibilities of change of scenery off the beaten path.

Marie-Cécile speaks French and English.

 

 

lucie

san francisco

fr

Lucie, votre Correspondante

Après une enfance partagée entre l’Amérique Latine et la France, des études d’architecture à Paris, et une escale au Japon, notre correspondante s’est établie à San Francisco il y a quelques années. Bijou architectural, centre névralgique des nouvelles technologies mais aussi sanctuaire de la culture hippie, San Francisco est aussi une ville très cosmopolite. Ce qui se ressent sur la variété et la qualité de ses restaurants. Autant de bonnes raisons pour venir découvrir San Francisco, excellente base de départ pour une visite en Californie. Lucie adore dénicher des bons plans et les partager, alors n’attendez plus !

Lucie parle français, espagnol, anglais, italien et quelques mots de japonais.

 

 

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Lucie, your Destination Expert

Destination Expert Lucie grew up between Latin America and France, studied architecture in Paris and lived in Japan. But it’s San Francisco that she has been calling home for the past few years. Architectural gem, tech hub and sanctuary of the hippie movement, San Francisco is a very international city. Which is reflected on the wide variety and quality of its restaurants. Are any other reasons to visit San Francisco really needed?! The city is also a great starting point for a roadtrip in California. Lucie loves finding hidden gems around the city and sharing them, so don’t wait any longer, get in touch!

Lucie speaks French, Spanish, English, Italian and some Japanese.

 

 

noëlie

wellington

fr

Noëlie, votre Correspondante

Noëlie a quitté sa Provence natale et son métier de guide touristique pour s’installer en famille au pays des Kiwis. C’est à Wellington qu’elle s’est installée et profite de tout ce que la Nouvelle-Zélande a à offrir. Fan de randonnée, Noëlie aime sillonner les paysages extraordinaires de ce pays dont la réputation n’est plus à faire : plages de sable fin de toutes les couleurs, volcans aux noms mystérieux, forêts exotiques, pâturages de moutons à perte de vue…. On ne s’en lasse pas ! Mais saviez-vous que Wellington a été élue “coolest little capital in the world”? Elle mérite largement sa réputation, c’est là où vous pourrez trouver les meilleurs cafés au monde, un programme culturel très riche, un centre-ville très animé et deux grandes universités. Votre correspondante vous fera partager ses découvertes insolites et ses bons plans pour vivre des moments toujours plus riches.

Noëlie parle français et anglais.

 

 

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Noëlie, your Destination Expert

Noëlie left her beloved Provence and her job as tour guide to settle with her family in the kiwi’s country. She lives in Wellington end enjoy everything New Zealand has to offer. She likes hiking, “tramping” as people say here, and walks through the breathtaking landscapes of this very famous country : beautiful sandy beaches, volcanoes with mysterious names, exotic forests or grazing sheep as far as you can see, you can’t get too much of it ! But did you know Wellington was named “coolest little capital in the world”? Her title wasn’t exaggerated because this is where you will find the best coffee in the world, a very wide range of cultural events and two famous universities. Your correspondent will share with you her most amazing discoveries and all the secret places New Zealand has to offer, to have an even better experience.

Noëlie speaks English and French.

 

 

aline

tokyo

fr

Aline, votre Correspondante

Après 6 grands voyages au Japon, notre correspondante, Aline a décidé de s’installer à Tokyo pour vivre enfin sa passion pour le Japon. Aline est née en Suisse : elle est journaliste pour le web et professeur de français. Elle aime avant tout l’énergie que dégage cette ville et tous ses paradoxes aussi… entre tradition et modernité. Elle vous aidera à organiser votre séjour comme un moment de vie, en partageant avec vous ses meilleures adresses, hors des sentiers battus.

Aline parle français, anglais, allemand, italien et un peu japonais.

 

 

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Aline, your Destination Expert

After no less than six trips to Japan, Destination Expert Aline moved to Tokyo in order to live her passion: Japan. Born in Switzerland, she currently works as a web journalist and a French language teacher. Aline loves the energy of Tokyo and its paradoxes between modernity and tradition. She will share with you her best addresses off the beaten path and help you organise that trip of a lifetime.

Aline speaks French, English, German, Italian and some Japanese

 

 

gaëlle

shanghai

fr

Gaëlle, votre Correspondante

C’est très jeune, lors d’un premier voyage en Chine en 1998, que Gaëlle est tombée amoureuse de ce pays ! Elle décide alors d’étudier le chinois au lycée, puis à l’université et multiplie les voyages en Chine. En 2006, jeune diplômée, elle décide de s’installer à Shanghai et depuis, sa passion pour le pays, sa langue et sa culture n’a pas faibli. C’est donc tout naturellement, pour partager tous ses savoirs et inspirer les futurs voyageurs, que Gaëlle a choisi de rejoindre le réseau Cmycities.

Gaëlle parle français, anglais et mandarin.

 

 

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Gaëlle, your Destination Expert

Gaëlle is very young when she falls in love with China… during her first trip to Beijing in 1998. Naturally, she then chooses to study Chinese in high school, later in university and regularly goes back to China to satisfy her thirst for this new world. Our Destination Expert settled in Shanghai after she graduated in 2006 and her passion about China, its culture and its language, remains intact after 12 years. Now, of course, she is part of our network, happy to share her love and insight of China and inspire travelers!

Gaëlle speaks French, Chinese and Mandarin.

 

 

violaine

oman

fr

Violaine, votre Correspondante

Le Dubai “Bling Bling” ou le Dubai insolite et authentique ? Les deux styles cohabitent et me fascinent. L’architecture ultra moderne de Dubai avec ses gratte-ciels et ses îles artificielles caractérisent la ville de la “démesure”. A l’opposé, le Bur Dubai – “La vieille ville”- a tout pour vous charmer avec ses quartiers aux maisons typiques du Moyen Orient traditionnel. Quel contraste ! Je ne m’en lasse pas !

De son côté, Oman – considéré comme La Perle d’Arabie – a tout pour vous surprendre. Oman regorge de richesses culturelles, d’une histoire passionnante et de paysages à couper le souffle. Le dépaysement est assuré, que ce soit en parcourant les fjords bleus de Musandam, les villes blanches le long de la côte, les oueds et massifs montagneux, les dunes de sables rouge et doré dans l’arrière-pays, les palmeraies verdoyantes, sans oublier les wadis où il fait bon de se rafraichir…

Je suis belge francophone, une maman comblée avec 3 enfants et j’habite à Dubai depuis 5 ans – et tous les jours cette mégalopole me fascine. Abu Dhabi, un peu le berceau de la civilisation émirati se trouve à 1h de Dubai et je m’y rends très régulièrement. Je passe aussi beaucoup de temps à Oman : j’ai une passion pour ce Sultanat et toutes ses beautés. Je serais ravie de partager mes coups de cœurs et petites adresses pour que votre voyage dans la région soit magique !

Il y a tout à fait moyen de combiner un itinéraire avec Cmycities Dubaï-Abu Dhabi et Cmycities Oman pour vous concocter un itinéraire sur mesure car nous travaillons en collaboration.

Violaine parle français et anglais.

 

 

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Violaine, your Destination Expert

There are two faces to Dubai, the “over the top”, extravagant, state-of-the-art architecture with its modern sky-scrapers, shopping malls and artificial islands of The World and the more charming and authentic side with its traditional housings, souks where you think you’d stepped into a different era and thats the best part!
I live in the modern Dubai but enjoy taking a stroll in the old Dubai, by the Creek to watch all the abras (wooden fishing boats) speeding across the Creek to reach Deira and its hidden treasures of the past.

I am Belgian and a happy mother of 3 children. I have lived in the region for almost 5 years, where I totally feel at home. As your destination expert across the region, I am not only fascinated by Dubai and its neighbouring Emirates, of which Abu Dhabi and others, but I am also passionate about Oman, the country next door, only 4 hours away from Dubai.
Abu Dhabi is also definitely worth the trip. It’s an hour’s drive from Dubai and hosts all the cultural events and museums – such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi – and is also considered as the cradle of the Emirati civilisation.

Oman is the pearl of Arabia! Oman is as surprising as unfamiliar. It’s magic – as you travel and explore the wonders of its landscape – formed by deserts, mountains, oasis and virgin beaches with pristine blue waters, you will realize why this country is known as the pearl of Arabia. It simply has so much to offer and one thing that really stands out is the kindness and closeness of its people and the authenticity of their culture.

So why not make a round trip Dubai – Abu Dhabi (and /or other Emirates) – Oman? I can guide you through the region and make your experience a fantastic one!

And don’t forget that you can also ask to have an itinerary planned with both Cmycities Oman and Cmycities Dubai – Abu Dhabi as we do collaborate to offer you services across both locations.

Violaine speaks English and French.

 

 

julie

tahiti

fr

Julie, votre Correspondante

Après avoir parcouru le monde pendant des années, c’est en Polynésie que ma famille et moi avons décidé de poser nos valises, il y a maintenant 4 ans. Baroudeuse dans l’âme, je suis toujours en quête de nouvelles aventures. Passionnée par les voyages, les rencontres et les nouvelles découvertes, c’est ici sur l’île de Tahiti que nous avons trouvé notre paradis. Si la Polynésie est pour tous, synonyme de plage de sable blanc et de cocotiers, elle offre aussi tellement d’autres choses. L’accueil chaleureux et la gentillesse des Polynésiens font de cet endroit un univers à part où il fait bon se ressourcer.  Les amoureux de randonnées, les passionnés de plongée sous-marine, les amateurs de découvertes culinaires y seront séduits.

Hâte de partager un moment de cette histoire avec vous.

Julie parle français et anglais.

 

 

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Julie, your Destination Expert

After travelling the world for a long years, it was in Polynesia that my family and me, decided to leave our bags, four years ago.
I am always searching for new adventures. I’m passionate about travel, encounters and new discoveries, and it was here on the island of Tahiti that we found our paradise. If Polynesia is for everyone, synonymous white sand and coconut trees, it also offers so many other things. The warm welcome and kindness of the Polynesians make this place a special place where it is good to recharge. Lovers of hiking, lovers of scuba diving or snorkeling, lovers of culinary discoveries will be seduced.

Looking forward to sharing a moment of this story with you.

Julie speaks French and english.

 

manon & benoît

cape town

fr

Manon & Benoît, vos Correspondants

Pour Manon et Benoît, tous les deux passionnés de voyage, il n’existe aucune ville comparable à Cape Town et c’est pour cela qu’ils ont tout quitté pour s’y installer ! Ils n’ont pas résisté au cadre époustouflant qu’offre Le Cap, avec ses falaises qui plongent à pic dans l’océan Atlantique, ses plages merveilleuses et bien sûr sa faune et sa flore époustouflante ! Ils ont tous les deux arpenté la ville et sa région dans tous les sens et vous attendent pour vous faire profiter de leur expérience, toujours enthousiastes !

Manon et Benoît parlent français, anglais et espagnol.

 

 

en

Manon & Benoît, your Destination Experts

For our two travel enthusiasts Manon and Benoît, there is no place like Cape Town and that’s why they have left France and moved to South Africa! They couldn’t resist the stunning natural beauty of the city, its beautiful beaches and cliffs that plunge into the Atlantic Ocean, its abundant wildlife and botanical diversity…
They have both been travelling extensively through the city and around… and are eager to share their best experiences with you!

Manon and Benoît speaks French, English and Spanish.

 

 

Our Destination Experts love their city and have all lived there long enough to make it home; some were even born there. They have all traveled extensively in their country, so they can also advise you on tours and adventures outside of their cities. They’re just waiting to share what they know with you so your experience in the city is unique.

All speak several languages, and some have even lived in other countries too.

And all Cmycities Destination Experts adhere to the same values as Cmycities.

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Claire from London
November 2017
« As someone who had never been to Paris before, faced with the possibility of one weekend away and so much to do and see in such a small amount of time, I had no idea of where to start. Cmycities were a fantastic help in easing much of that pressure. Larissa was able to make many excellent suggestions based on location and her experience of the local amenities. She even booked our meals at various restaurants to help ease the pressure further. My family and I had a truly fantastic time. Paris is a beautiful city and I was able to experience that to its fullest as a result of the knowledge and service offered by Cmycities. Many thanks Larissa. Until the next time. »
Susan from Nuneaton
October 2017
« I used Cmycities to help me organize a weekend for four people to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday, and she had never been to Paris. Cmycities was with me every step of the way over months of planning. Everyone had a great time and had nothing but praise for the hotel, location we stayed in, hand-picked restaurants, and the sight-seeing activities chosen. My friend has now fallen in love with Paris and we all want to go back to the beautiful city of light. »
Marie from Cape Town
October 2017
« Going to Dubai with Cmycities was a great experience! When exposing some of my second thoughts regarding the destination (I was 6 months pregnant then) on our initial call, Renda gave me so much valuable insight she convinced me it was a good idea. She gave me some tips on how to have an amazing experience in the desert, and how to get out of the city to discover Oman. This trip would not have been the same without her! She really took good care of us and shared her best addresses for spa, shopping and restaurants… A real point of view as a local, was crucial. She gave me the opportunity to ask her a lot of questions about culture too, and not as boring or commercial as it could have been if I had organized this short vacation with a travel agent. And I made a new friend! »
  
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