Monte Carlo

Luxury by the sea

MONACO YACHT SHOW 

The world’s premier showcase of luxury superyachting, the annual Monaco Yacht Show last year drew some 34,000 participants to marvel at 125 of the vessels on display, including a 360-foot marvel. In total, the merchandise was worth more than $4 billion. Since its inception in 1991, the event has grown from a showcase of around 30 yachts into a celebration that includes VIP parties, yachting industry gatherings, and an automotive showcase featuring brands like Bentley and Lamborghini. Helicopters and tender boats are also available for sale. —KG

WHERE TO STAY 

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo 

Steps away from the Casino de Monte-Carlo, this gem will be totally renovated starting in early 2019. (The hotel will remain open during the renovation.) The hotel is a Monaco institution, with its historic facade, wine cellar, and the restaurant Le Louis XV—Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris, where chef de cuisine Dominique Lory and chef Alain Ducasse take inspiration from the flavors of the Riviera.

Hôtel Hermitage 

Hôtel Hermitage has all the old-fashioned charm for which the principality is famous. The dome and the winter garden veranda were designed by Gustave Eiffel. Côte d’Azur specialties, such as barbajuan and socca, are served at cocktail hour.

Monte-Carlo Beach 

A fixture of Monaco high society since the 1930s, the Monte-Carlo Beach is located in spectacular Roquebrune-Cap- Martin. Dine fabulously at the Michelin-starred Elsa, which is now 100 percent organic, and work it off tomorrow in the Olympicsize pool.