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...winter there is skiing an hour's drive away at Unteragerei or Zugerberg. In summer the mountains are carpeted in wildflowers. The lake offers excellent sailing and is surrounded by highly ranked golf courses. Just half an hour away are the world-class opera, symphony and shopping of Zurich and Lucerne...
Fantastic's offices in the commercial district are a stone's throw from the old town center, a cluster of medieval buildings overlooking the lake and snowy peaks of the Rigi and Pilatus mountains. Winding pedestrian streets beckon with restaurants and tea rooms, where the local specialty is Zuger Kirschtorte, a sponge cake soaked in cherry liqueur and sprinkled with powdered sugar. You can try it at the Confiserie Speck--which is also a place where you might just spot Marc Rich...
...years ago, our family's new kayaks were among only a handful at our local lake. Today at least a quarter of the boats are kayaks. Aside from enthusiasts who learn rolling, many of us are content to paddle quietly. For those who don't need the high tech, the craft and accessories can be purchased for under $500. Our simple kayaks have served us well and have helped us introduce several friends to the joys of the water...
Thanks to their money-in-the-bank track record, studios trust them, so Kennedy and Marshall manage to talk executives into some extraordinary things. Shortly before the opening of The Bourne Supremacy, Marshall got a call from its star, Matt Damon, who was on the Lake Como, Italy, set of Ocean's 12. Damon had talked with a screenwriter there and come up with an ending for Supremacy that he and the director, Paul Greengrass, liked better than the original, which left test audiences unmoved. "I said, 'Matt, the movie comes out in two weeks. What are you talking about...
...hopping place in recent years. You can stop at shops featuring handicrafts, antiques and trendy clothes along the hutong, or lane, leading up to Yinding Bridge, before enjoying some authentic Vietnamese cuisine at Nuage, tel: (86-10) 6401 9581. This restaurant club has a stunning view of the lake area and the nearby ancient Drum Tower, which was built in 1420 and used to signal the time during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. For after-dinner cocktails, the Alpha Omega Club, tel: (86-10) 6612 9898 is on the west bank of Shichahai and within walking distance of Nuage...