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Karpaha Sands

Karpaha Sands is […] where you disconnect from the busy world and reconnect with yourself or loved ones.

Does this place slow people down or heighten them?

Karpaha Sands is perceived as place where you disconnect from the busy world and reconnect with yourself or loved ones.

What do people notice more when they’re here?

Vibes of peace and tranquility in a luxury environment with attention to details.

Have you seen hospitality change people’s relationship to a place?

Yes, exceptional hospitality profoundly transforms a person's relationship to a place. Here at Karpaha Sands we do it by turning impersonal spaces into memorable, emotional, and welcoming environments.

What stories are held here that visitors never see?

The glamping tent experience by the beach, the interaction with local fishermen, the unique set up in a coconut plantation.

How has the environment shaped the way people eat or gather here?

By choice we serve only products are locally sourced and that is really appreciated by the guests.

Can hospitality reveal something new about a location?

Yes, hospitality can profoundly reveal new aspects of a location by transforming a simple stay into a localized cultural immersion, going beyond typical tourist experiences. Through thoughtful, place-based design and partnerships, we provide highlight hiddenlocal histories, artisan products, and regional cuisine, helping visitors discover a destination's genuine atmosphere.

What makes people remember a place emotionally rather than visually?

The emotional connection that staff create with guests.

And then a final more personal one:

Has this place changed you personally in any way?

Not really, I was, I am and always will be a passionate hotelier striving for perfection by looking into small details.

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Le Park Mougins

Mougins, France

“ A meal should make
you feel something
beyond hunger.”

A conversation with Juan Arbelaez following
a private gathering created with Westholme

Mougins, France

“A prestigious setting for exceptional moments, just 10 minutes from Cannes.”

“A prestigious setting for exceptional moments, just 10 minutes from Cannes.”