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A popular port of call for cruisers or daytime stop for French Riviera travelers, Monte-Carlo offers so much more than a quick diversion on a longer trip. The principality sandwiched between France and Italy offers luxury accommodations, fine dining, an incredible, palm-tree adorned setting on the coast, and top notch hospitality. With an almost nonexistent crime rate, a distinct local culture, 300+ days of sun per year and hoards of attractions, ranging from luxe beaches to lounge on to top rated restaurants, Monte-Carlo may be the best home base for your next getaway on the Côte d'Azur.
Flying into Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) from the United States or other destinations is the easiest way to reach Monaco. From there, visitors can book a seat on.a helicopter via Blade, for a 7 minute flight from Nice to Monaco that takes off about every half hour. A seat is 195 euros, each way.
If driving is preferable, taxis and private transfers can easily be books. Trams and buses also connect Nice Airport to Monaco, as does a train from Port Nice, should public transportation be your preference.
At 514 acres, the entire principality of Monaco is smaller than Central Park. When checking into a hotel in Monte-Carlo, proximity to the city center is worthwhile, as visitors can walk pretty much anywhere. And of course, plenty of five-star experiences await.
For a serene getaway featuring a rooftop pool, spa, sprawling views of the yacht-speckled Mediterranean Sea and luxurious suites, look no further than the Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo, one of three Leading Hotels of the World in Monaco.
It would be easy to stay in the resort-like Hôtel de Paris without ever leaving, should you choose. The property is home to several excellent and lauded restaurants, including Em Sherif Monte-Carlo, an upscale Middle Eastern restaurant that also serves an exquisite breakfast; Le Louis XV, Alain Ducasse’s three Michelin star project at the front of the hotel; and on the eighth floor, the Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Grill with incredible coastal views, Monegasque fare, plus famous souffles.
A bit more subtle, but just as elegant is the nearby Hotel Hermitage, an 1890s Belle Époque palace gorgeously renovated for modern travelers. Rooms and suites also overlook the Mediterranean, and the property is within minutes of the nearby luxury boutiques and casino. The extravagant space is beautifully decorated and a pleasure to discover common spaces in. To dine, Pavyllon Monte Carlo by Yannick Alléno, offers lunch and dinner on a sunny terrace or inside a modern space.
As with Hotel de Paris, Hotel Hermitage is a Monte-Carlo SBM Resort, meaning guests have access to all the properties’ facilities and complimentary shuttle service to the
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