Jun 7, 2009 - Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous

The cause of our delayed arrival was due to two late trains, one of which caused us to miss our our high-speed train and force us onto a regional train that stopped, at every single stop between Genova, Italy and Monte Carlo! It was just painful! Thankfullly, our hotel is only a 5 minute walk from the train station and is palatial, compared to the other places we've been staying! Dumped our bags, admired the view of the Palace and Cote d'Azure from our balcony and headed off in search of all things Monte Carlo. ... About ten minutes from our hotel and as you'd expect from the front of the Monte Carlo Casino, we stumbled across our first Porsche. ... We continued our walk and just behind the Casino, found some gorgeous views over the sea and something else Monte Carlo is famous for – its boat marina. ... We wandered back to our hotel via the Casino again, where at that time of the evening, a few more 'worthy' cars were out the front – 3 Ferraris, and a couple Bentleys! That said, the convertible mini-cooper revved its engines more when it left than the Ferrari in front of it! I think people that buy a Ferrari and don't 'gun it', especially somewhere like in front of the Casino in Monte Carlo should have it taken off them!!! Surely there's something in the Ferrari Owners Manual about this?. ...

May 27, 2009 - Monaco? or Monte Carlo

I always thought that because of its small size, Monte Carlo and Monaco were synonymous but there are actually several different areas in Monaco. ... The resort of Larvotto with its imported sandy beaches is on the east, and Monte Carlo is in the middle of it all. ... We only went to the palace in Monaco-Ville and I think we walked the whole Grand Prix track in Monte Carlo---Herman was on a mission!!!! I heard him saying “these are the Pitts, that is the Start/Finish line, they come out of that tunnel and drive on this road, There is another tunnel over there, Gee I thought that bend was wider” and when you have walked up and down hills for a while, in the heat, you feel like answering: - tell someone who cares, but that is not nice, so decorum prevailed. ... Before long we found ourselves on the other side of the bay and as we had climbed up that cliff in front of us stood the Casino of Monte Carlo. ...

May 13, 2009 - Monte Carlo - Monaco

As a sign of the times kept around here breakfast starts at 9:00am. Then we walked to the train station and caught a train to Monte Carlo, we had decided to checkout how the jetset lives. ... Monaco is preparing for the grand prix, so there is a lot of temporary barriers and seating going in.As a sign of the times kept around here breakfast starts at 9:00am. Then we walked to the train station and caught a train to Monte Carlo, we had decided to checkout how the jetset lives. ... Monaco is preparing for the grand prix, so there is a lot of temporary barriers and seating going in....

Aug 24, 2008 - French Riviera

Today we visit a French perfumery before heading to Nice. Tonight we visit Monaco! View the Royal Palace and take the opportunity to try our luck at the casinos of Monte Carlo! ...

Aug 2, 2008 - Lucca to Monte Carlo, Monaco

July 29/08 - Sue & Murray ran around the top of the Lucca wall. Got the noon train to Monte Carlo, arriving there late afternoon. ... Explored the city, checking out the Royal Palace and the huge yachts in the harbour.July 29/08 - Sue & Murray ran around the top of the Lucca wall. Got the noon train to Monte Carlo, arriving there late afternoon. ... Explored the city, checking out the Royal Palace and the huge yachts in the harbour....

Jul 27, 2008 - Sunday Brunch in Monaco

Sunday, July 27 - We took the train to Monaco today.Sunday, July 27 - We took the train to Monaco today....

Jun 1, 2008 - Monte Carlo, Monaco

Bon Jour! This morning we woke up and had not yet arrived at our next port of Monte Carlo, Monaco. ... We were able to eat a more leisurely breakfast as the ship dropped anchor just off shore.Bon Jour! This morning we woke up and had not yet arrived at our next port of Monte Carlo, Monaco. ... We were able to eat a more leisurely breakfast as the ship dropped anchor just off shore....

Oct 25, 2007 - Monaco and Monte Carlo

Milan was a quick stopover and of course a good dose of Heineken.Milan was a quick stopover and of course a good dose of Heineken....

Oct 5, 2007 - Monte Carlo and Shirleys Birthday

Great night sleep - comfortable queen size bed, soft sheets, feather pillows. Went ashore in Monte Carlo, visited the Grand Palace, saw the changing of the guards and visited the Monte Carlo Yacht club. ... Wandered the shops - didnt buy a birthday present - it will happen.Great night sleep - comfortable queen size bed, soft sheets, feather pillows. Went ashore in Monte Carlo, visited the Grand Palace, saw the changing of the guards and visited the Monte Carlo Yacht club. ... Wandered the shops - didnt buy a birthday present - it will happen....

Jul 31, 2007 - Nice to Monte Carlo, Monaco

Today we made our way to the principality of Monaco, the second smallest country in the world covering only approximately two square kilometres. We took the train from Nice and arrived in Monte Carlo at approximately 12:00 noon. ... We found our way down the mountain by bus to the Fairmont Monte Carlo. ... We had decided to spoil ourselves by booking our stay here using Amex points and we were not disappointed.Today we made our way to the principality of Monaco, the second smallest country in the world covering only approximately two square kilometres. We took the train from Nice and arrived in Monte Carlo at approximately 12:00 noon. ... We found our way down the mountain by bus to the Fairmont Monte Carlo. ... We had decided to spoil ourselves by booking our stay here using Amex points and we were not disappointed....