Monaco
Sep 26, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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Monaco
Can anyone help provide some info on Monaco? Every Feb I take the old ball & chain for a trip to kick back, relax and reconnect with one another since I'm 24x7 spending my team running companies and ignoring her. To that end, I'm sick of the caribbean and would like to do something different! I've always wanted to go to monaco etc, and I'm curious as to the Hotel recommendations, typical weather to expect etc?
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Sep 26, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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Where to stay, best hotels, what to expect yadda yadda yadda. Good place to go or is there another cool spot you recommend more?
Sep 26, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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The good thing about the Riviera is that there aren't any real distances between the glamourous places, and unless you go there in the middle of summer, traffic is okay too. So if you have access to a car and two weeks to spend, you can see just about everything from Saint Tropez to the Italian riviera.
Not sure what your budget is, but since you've spoiled your significant other with an Escalade I assume you prefer quality over budget.
I would actually suggest touring the area and stay one or two days in each place (Cannes, Monaco, Menton, Nice, San Remo etc). While I love Monaco for what it is, it's not the least bit romantic and there's so much more with culture and heritage in the area you'll love more than the casino square or the beach club. And, if you have some time to spend, sacrifice a couple of days and catch the car ferry to Corsica - leaves a few times a day from Nice and it's absolutely spectacular. And if you're skiers and plan to go in February, there are fantastic skiing resorts just an hour away (Isola 2000, Auron etc). As far as the weather, it's not particularly warm in February down by the coast - chilly winds are very common and it rains pretty frequently.
Heading out in a second, but I'd love to write down something a little more substantial upon my return!
Not sure what your budget is, but since you've spoiled your significant other with an Escalade I assume you prefer quality over budget.
I would actually suggest touring the area and stay one or two days in each place (Cannes, Monaco, Menton, Nice, San Remo etc). While I love Monaco for what it is, it's not the least bit romantic and there's so much more with culture and heritage in the area you'll love more than the casino square or the beach club. And, if you have some time to spend, sacrifice a couple of days and catch the car ferry to Corsica - leaves a few times a day from Nice and it's absolutely spectacular. And if you're skiers and plan to go in February, there are fantastic skiing resorts just an hour away (Isola 2000, Auron etc). As far as the weather, it's not particularly warm in February down by the coast - chilly winds are very common and it rains pretty frequently. Heading out in a second, but I'd love to write down something a little more substantial upon my return!
Sep 26, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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I'm sure Mo and Felix could chime in here, I had a blast driving from Lurano, Italy to Barcelona,Spain along the coast of France, we stayed a few days in a few cities.
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Sep 26, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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I agree with Jox. Don't stay in Monaco, it's only interesting for a few hours. You'd be better served staying in St. Tropez, Nice, or Cannes. Rent a car and you can see the whole region in a week. Make sure you check out the Chagall museum in Nice! Have a fantastic trip.
