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3 DAYS IN Monaco It is a story of castles, epic battles, and untold riches. A Riviera gem. An international cultural center. Glamorous. Sophisticated. Exciting. Historical. Magical. Monaco is all these things and more. DAY 2 VIEWS & VEHICLES 12:00 PM Lunch is served in a typical Monegasque restaurant. After your meal, leave Monaco and climb 1,500 feet above the sea to the quaint medieval village of Eze. Here, you might also take in the perfumeries of Fragonard or Galimard. DAY 1 A ROYAL WELCOME www.beyond.fr/villages/eze-provence-france.html 9:00 AM This morning, get better acquainted with the principality on an orientation tour. Fascinating sights include the Old Town, where you will visit the Oceanographic Museum and the Cathedral of Saint-Nicholas where Prince Rainier III married Grace Kelly. You are then free to wander the charming medieval streets and squares before the colorful changing of the guard. www.visitmonaco.com 6:00 PM Tonight’s dinner will be at the Prince’s Private Collection of Classic Cars, where guests will be able to walk around 100 vintage cars. From the 1903 De Dion Bouton to the 1986 Lamborghini Countach, as well as the 1929 Bugatti, the 1929 Citroen Torpedo, and the 1952 Rolls Royce, each of these glittering automobiles is perfectly maintained. www.palais.mc DAY 3 ALONG THE BAY 10:00 AM This morning, cruise along the Riviera coastline to the charming fishing port of Villefranche-sur-Mer in France. Lunch will be enjoyed along the waterfront at La Mere Germaine, known for its fish specialities. www.meregermaine.com 11:55 AM Every day at 11:55 am sharp, in front of the Palace’s main entrance, the changing of the guard ceremony is performed by “Carabiniers” in full dress uniform. www.visitmonaco.com 6:00 PM For a final evening out, the Ephrusside Rothschild Villa, located between Nice and Monaco, is breathtakingly beautiful and a perfect setting for groups. With an impressive art collection and nine wonderful gardens, the Ephrussi Villa overlooks the bay of Villefranche. www.villa-ephrussi.com. 8:00 PM Test your luck in the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo. Its range of table games is the most prestigious and complete in all of Europe. www.casino-monte-carlo.com Another option for a fabulous dinner and a show is the Cabaret du Casino or Sporting Club. http://en.montecarloresort.com 88 I SM I September 2009 I SuccessfulMeetings.com Photos courtesy of the Monaco Government Tourist Office http://www.beyond.fr/villages/eze-provence-france.html http://www.palais.mc http://www.visitmonaco.com http://www.meregermaine.com http://www.visitmonaco.com http://www.villa-ephrussi.com http://www.casino-monte-carlo.com http://en.montecarloresort.com http://www.SuccessfulMeetings.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Successful Meetings - September 2009

Successful Meeting - September 2009
Table of Contents
Incentive Travel Report
Convention Centers
Shiny & New
Social Agenda
Meetings Merchandise
Rocky Mountain Resorts
Greater LA
Phoenix/Scottsdale
Caribbean
Monaco
Hawaii: Incentive Planner's Handbook
Hawaii Table of Contents
Paradise Found
No Task Too Big
Golf, Hawaii-Style
Nevada
Nevada Table of Contents
Las Vegas: New and Now
Meet Me in Las Vegas
That's Entertainment
Suburban Sancuaries
Meet Me in Reno-Lake Tahoe

Successful Meetings - September 2009