DRMumbai: If Royal family interests you, then the ‘Changing of Guards’ ceremony at Prince’s Palace and Saint Nichloas Cathedral in Monaco are a must see. In case you love to be amidst greens, then rose garden in Fontvieille Park, Japenese Garden and Jardin Exotique de Monaco are beautiful spaces, famous for its rare flora and fauna. Aqua aficionados gape at the extinct marine life of Oceanographic Museum, which is home to 4000 species of fish.
For the lovers of soft adventure, Monaco offers a tonne of fun in the blue Mediterranean. Experience adrenaline pumping activities like water-skiing, banana boats, windsurfing, snorkelling, jet skiing and much more. Summer in Monaco is a glittering season. Walking on Larvotto Beach at sunset is the ultimate seduction during this time.
Dining on sunny terraces is an integral part of being in Monaco. Enjoy the sheer luxury of excellent, refined cuisines and top-of-the range gastronomy offered by the Michelin star Chefs.
Le Grill by Chef Patrick Laine and Louis XV by Alain Ducasse at Hotel de Paris, Restaurant by Joel Robuchon and Japenese influences of Yoshi at Hotel Metropole, world-famous flavours of NOBU Fairmont Monte Carlo and exotic Mediterranean seafood of Le Vistamar at Hotel Hermitage.
If healthy style of living satisfies your taste buds, then enjoy farm-to-table, seasonal delights by Chef Paolo Sari at The Elsa, Monte Carlo Beach Hotel or taste the sumptuous magic of Organic Caribbean culture by Marcel Ravin at The Blue Bay, Monte Carlo Bay Hotel.
Hundreds of vegetables that offer a multitude of flavours, there’s bound to be something that will surely meet your expectations! Take some time out to soak in the vibe at Café de Paris, a must visit fun spot for people-watching.
A stay in the Principality can recharge your batteries in a fraction of a second. Immerse in the luxury of lavish hotels and continue the treats in the gentle morning breeze with ultra-lavish breakfast as you revel in the balcony of you room with stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Relax by the pool; spend the day in luxurious spaces or indulge in extravagant massages of Spa Metropole by Givenchy for ultimate rejuvenation and take advantage of special Mediterranean Care treatments at Thermes Marins de Monte Carlo, for absolute pleasure and well-being.
Looking for ancestral traditions of wellness in Monaco? Pamper your senses at the award-winning Cinq Mondes Spa for signature Middle Eastern Hammams and Japenese Baths, all drawn from the multiculturism of the Principality.
With 700 unrivalled events, hosted in the Principality, round the year, if you happen to be here while there’s a performance at Opéra de Monte Carlo, make sure you book a ticket and be eyes to the enthralling show. As the evening takes charge, stop at the iconic Casino de Monte Carlo to admire magnificence of the finest décor, while you play your luck at the table. Monaco has glitz and glam in spades.
A few steps ahead, experience the enchanting night owls of Monaco, as you watch the night come alive at the dazzling Buddha Bar Monte Carlo, or groove in exotic musical ambiance of Jimmyz Monte Carlo; or sway with the billionaires’ club at TWIGA Monte Carlo.
For those who want to make a beeline for the chic clothes, then, Monaco is the place for you. Rock the shiny new look with Mecca names like Cartier, Chopard, Hermes, Vuitton, Chanel and so on. Simply wandering here around The Monte-Carlo Pavilions at the Golden Circle and Place du Casino, for window shopping is a luxury in itself. As the undisputed international capital of luxury and glamour, Monaco defines ‘normal’ very differently.
Arriving Like a Star
Monacair operates helicopter services between Nice Airport in France and Monaco. A bird’s eye view of the sapphire coast is definitely a sight to behold. The landing in Monaco is no less spectacular – the Monaco heliport is right at the edge of the water. Also, rent a convertible sports car at the Nice Airport itself, and cruising down the most scenic roads to Monaco in true French Riviera style.
