Monday, January 31, 2005

Monaco's inside track

As a Monaco resident and hotel owner, Formula 1 star David Coulthard is ideally placed as a guide to the principality. Here he reveals his favourite pitstops, from the most beautiful building to the best place for breakfast after a night on the town.

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/travel/story/0,6903,1398357,00.html

Valentine's Day in Monaco

There is nothing in the world more romantic than the idea of spending Valentine's Day - or any day - with your prince or princess in the world's favorite fairytale destination, Monaco. Consider: a moonlit promenade along the Mediterranean’s magnificent esplanade; a choice of cultural and sporting pursuits par excellence, tempting gastronomic delights, shoppers paradise and accommodations fit for royalty.

Before you leave, we invite you to join the luxury travel club, Le Club Diamant Rouge. Exclusive in benefits, yet affordable in price (only $US55), Le Club is the very best way to take advantage of all the delights the Principality has to offer (www.clubdiamantrouge.com) For exceptional, affordable travel packages (including Valentine’s special) and a list of $USD packages and upcoming events and to inspire you, please visit www.MonacoAuction.com and www.VisitMonaco.com or call 1-800-753 9696.

http://www.visitmonaco.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=39

Monte-Carlo Ballet Season 2004-05 (United States Tour from February 3 thru March 6, 2005)

The programs performed by Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo in Monaco and on tour include Jean-Christophe Maillot's creations as well as a large repertoire including ballets by major choreographers such as Karole Armitage, George Balanchine, Lucinda Childs, Nacho Duato, Willliam Forsythe, Jiri Kylian, John Neumeier, Twyla Tharp... always keeping in mind the aim to reinforce and explore the potential of classic dance vocabulary and technique. The tour will also stop in the USA from February 3 thru March 6, 2005.

http://www.visitmonaco.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=283

Sunday, January 30, 2005

Attend One of Our Seminars and Discover More of Monaco

Travel agents interested in learning about what’s new and upcoming in Monaco should definitely attend one of three seminars hosted by the Monaco Government Tourist Office February 15 - 17, 2005. The seminars will feature recent developments including the Port Hercule harbor expansion, the addition of new hotels in the Principality, exciting events, and the latest hotel packages.

http://www.visitmonaco.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=380&nodeID=8

Saturday, January 29, 2005

Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra Season 2004-05

A Beethoven cycle is a leit-motiv for the 2004-5 Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Season. This season is the fifth year gifted conductor, Marek Janowski, has led the Monte-Carlo Orchestra. The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1856, holds a choice position in the musical world having been led by guest conductors such as Arturo Toscanini, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Bruno Walter, Richard Strauss, Victor de Sabata, Sir Thomas Beecham, Kiril Kondrachin, Raphael Kubelik, Leopold Stokowski, etc.

http://www.visitmonaco.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageID=408