Monaco: Top Destination Pick: MUST SEE AREAS

MUST SEE AREAS OF MONACO

Not a city to be considered 'affordable' I must say, however Monte Carlo in Monaco is certainly 'the place to be' this summer. I recently took a trip to Monte Carlo, curious to find out its history and the 'glamour' it oozes.

And boy were those travel guides right.

As soon as I entered, the most glitzy, sporty cars rolled up outside the station, the hotel, and the harbor. Lamborghini's, Rolls Royce's', Porsche's, Ferrari's, Bentley's, Maserati's, the lot. Cars like that are seen in Monte Carlo as much as a Ford Focus is seen here in the UK.

Monaco is the worlds second smallest country, following Vatican City, with more millionaires in a square mile than anywhere in the world. It's extremely clean, hygienic, and civilized (no graffiti, loud people or littered streets). It's immaculate, in fact. Great for people who want to get away from the loudness of other main cities like New York.
And what better location to be in? The south of France for starters, which receives beautiful weather through-out the summer. It's also an 18 minute train journey away from North Italy, and about 30 minutes from Cannes, which holds its annual Cannes Film Festival.

If you're travelling to Monaco or are thinking about it, here are some top tips on places to go, what to do, and what to wear in the summer months.

MUST SEE AREAS

1. Monte Carlo Yacht Harbor
This is an extremely beautiful part of the area. The yacht harbor, hosts to some of the worlds most expensive yachts ever, all located in a large harbor overlooking the city of Monaco. You can walk along this harbor, as did I, admiring the massive yachts and wishing I lived the good life! (There are also plenty of rich men to admire, too :)) Monte Carlo also hosts its annual Yacht show here, so be sure to be in Monaco for the event.

2. The Monte Carlo Casino
This had to be the most extravagant part of Monaco. In the center of Monte Carlo, the Casino which was built in the early 18th Century still lies, where wealthy people come to gamble (and tourists come to take photos). If your looking to find some sporty cars, this is your place. Full of them. Its also extremely beautiful like the harbor, especially the architecture and old buildings which surround the casino. If you walk a little further up, you will reach designer shops, which, I must say, brought me a lot of joy indeed. Too expensive however, but great for window shopping.

3.  Monte Carlo Opera House
A great place to explore the music of Monaco, however it was close when I arrived. You can visit the opera house for an small expense, but all worth it.

4. The Grand Prix "Hairpin Bend" of Monaco
If your a Formula 1 fan, this certainly is a treat. The famous Hairpin bend in the Monaco Grand Prix sits right outside the famous Fairmont Hotel - a fantastic place to stay if you want luxury treatment. Many people take photos of this and it is a very important part of Monaco's heritage.

That's it for must see areas, however Monaco as a whole is extremely beautiful, and so anywhere you go will surely be magnificent! Tune in next week, where I discuss some great style ideas on what to wear to Monaco, including their formal dress and casual wear!

Thanks fashionistas!