Signature Aviation Spring 2025

MONACO

The city-state of Monaco is famous for being home to the highest number of millionaires and billionaires per capita in the world, so naturally this small principality punches well above its weight in terms of world-class hotels, exceptional restaurants and luxury entertainment — all set against an alluring Belle Époque backdrop and the calming azure hues of the Mediterranean.

opened. Coincidentally, the restaurant received three Michelin stars after only 33 months of operation, making it the fi rst hotel restaurant to do so. The restaurant’s menu is loyal to the Mediterranean, Ducasse's preferred terroir, and produce is sourced from local farmers, small fi shersand breeders. montecarlosbm.com What todo The Monaco Grand Prix is not only the biggest event in this principality, it is also the biggest event of the Formula 1 calendar. The circuit winds around some of the most famous streets in motor racing, past the Mairie, the Casino, through the tunnel and along the front of Port Hercule. These narrow streetso ff er intimacy for spectators like no other race: Rent a balcony or sit at a restaurant or bar at a key part of the track to take in the thrilling race.

Where to stay Housed in a grand Belle Époque building in Monaco’s famed Place du Casino, Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is legendary and considered the best (which, for Monaco standards, is certainly saying something). The Diamond Suite - Prince Rainier III pays tribute to the ‘Builder Prince.’ The two-bedroom, 8,934-sq-ft suite has a large main living room with a bar area, sitting room, library, dining roomando ffi ce space. The crowning glory is the spacious terrace with a heated in fi nity pool equipped with countercurrent swimming jets and views of Place du Casino and the glittering Mediterranean Sea. Contact +377 980 641 51, montecarlosbm.com What toeat Famed chef Alain Ducasse was only 33 years of age when Le Louis XV fi rst

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