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Sights & Attractions in Monte Carlo

Newest Review: ... as a 40ft motorhome could be and slipped on our least creased and tatty clothes and was able to walk straight into the bar area and past the most luxurious yachts i have ever seen. As we were there for one night only the plan was to take in the sights, hit the casino and generally have a good ol' gawp at what there was to see..... and that there was plenty! The bars themselves did not seem anything special. A quick overpriced drink in stars and stripes only a minutes walk from our motorhome gives you a taste of what monte carlo is all about....seeing and being seen. From stars and stripes we followed the harbour round on foot staring ... more

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Sights & Attractions in Monte Carlo: Monte Carlo or Bust (as long as its a fake bust) (777 words)
by - written on 27/08/08 (Very useful, 153 readings)
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After spending the last few weeks travelling the south of france in a motorhome, i thought i would share some of my experiences with you lucky lot and not least because i recieved the credit card bill through the post today! The journey into Monte Carlo is quite unimpressive, very industrial and stark contrast to the picturesque landscapes surrounding Monte Carlo. You get the first taste of its financial implications by the increased frequency of the tolls upon its approach. It seemed like there was a toll booth on the roads every 10 mins as opposed to the every couple of hours we had experienced around Provence. We arrived at night, a bit ... Read the complete review

Visit the tax haven of the rich and famous! (654 words)
by - written on 15/08/08 (Very useful, 28 readings)
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I have visited Monte Carlo in Monaco twice, love it, and the way I describe it is that it is just like Venice in that it is one-of-a-kind and so unique looking that there nowhere else like it. The easiest way to visit Monte Carlo is by flying into Nice Airport and travelling along the coast. I travelled by train from Nice to Monaco and it took me around 25 minutes' travelling time, so it is not very far. These days you can find great flights to Nice with some of the low cost airlines from many UK airports. Monte Carlo just looks stunning on first impressions - and you will be immediately surprised just how many buildings they have managed to cram ... Read the complete review