Everything
you’ve ever heard about Monaco being quite unashamedly upmarket and the world’s
one true playground of opulence are understated – nothing can prepare you for
the real thing.
Monaco is
world famous for redefining what it means to be outrageously lavish and having
even your wildest whims catered to on a 24/7 basis. But what’s all the more
incredible about this glorious corner or Europe is how there’s a distinctly traditional elegance to Monaco that somehow makes it feels anything
but pretentious.
Of
course, when you’re surrounded by the world’s most expensive superyachts and
every other car you see is a Lamborghini or Ferrari, you’ll find it difficult
not to walk with a certain spring in your step. Monaco is
where the world’s uber-elite flock to do the kinds of things that just aren’t
possible anywhere else in the world. Splash our on a five-figure hotel suite
for the night, or maybe lay eight figures on the line and invest in a cost
little bay property of your own. One thing’s for sure though – your first visit
to Monaco will not be your last.
How’s the view?
Monaco was
quite simply born for greatness, with a quite spectacular geographical location
slap-bang between the Maritime Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. Despite being no
more than a tiny spec on the map, the way in which it manages to cram so much
into its confines is quite spectacular. From the casinos packed with the kinds
of high-rollers that make Vegas pros look like amateurs right down to the
thrill of cruising the famed Grand Prix circuit in a premier sports car, it’s
like having every dream come to life right before your eyes.
It’s also
worth singling out the dining opportunities in Monaco, which are quite simply
among the worlds very best. Luxury yacht travellers have privileged access to some
seriously wonderful food, but the number of Michelin Start eateries and
mind-blowing gastronomical experiences to be had in Monaco dwarf those of
anywhere else on Earth. And when it comes to shopping, let’s just say they know
their clientele well and know exactly what it is you want – you might want to
consider a personal shopper for the day just to handle the logistics of the
operation!
Almost
everything you can say about Monaco comes out sounding cliché, but is also as
true as it gets. It’s over the top in terms of glamour, it’s expensive on an
other-worldly level and it takes the idea of exclusivity to places you’ve never
before dreamed of.
