Monaco

Monaco might be the second smallest country in the world, but it packs every square meter with opulence and luxury. Pause and take in the panoramic view from the hillside – you can see most of the Principality as you gaze down on the fortress-like palace, rooftops and marina filled with glittering super-yachts. Wander around admiring the palaces in the old Fontvielle and smell the fragrant blooms in the exquisite Princess Grace Rose Gardens. You’ll never forget stepping through the doors of the Grand Casino and being surrounded by polished marble columns, exquisite molding and gilded spendor lit by radiant chandeliers and a magnificent glass dome. For more excitement, visit during the Formula One Grand Prix that takes over the streets, or perhaps spend a day submerged beneath the waves in the Musée Océanographique de Monaco.