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Monaco is a beautiful independent city-state, tucked between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. While Monaco features it’s very spectacular sights, tropical sea wind, and countless hotspots, many vacationers flock here for a relaxing holiday. There are some very extravagant premier hotels located around the city.

Most of Monaco luxury hotels are located in Monte Carlo, where most of the attractions, shopping and dining.  There is, for example, the really grand L’Hermitage Hotel, with artistic decor and first-rate facilities, the very posh Metropole Palace Hotel, with its comfortable rooms and suites, and other posh hotels.

One of the celebrated hotspots in Monaco is the Monte Carlo Casino, which is a major tourist attraction in the city. Boasting a grand entrance with elegant ballrooms, the casino is also home to the Grand Theatre de Monte Carlo, which is an opera and ballet house. Its gorgeous gardens and marvelous ocean sights also complement its gorgeousness. The casino is also a place for the high-rollers, with very high minimum bets at its tables.

The affluent vacationers in Monaco will also enjoy the amazing yachts that port the city. La Condamine, which is the next most seasoned district in the town has quite a few superior luxurious yachts and cruise ships. And speaking of the ocean, Monaco has some spectacular beaches, some of which are privately owned.

There are also various impressive museums and grand palaces to visit in Monaco, as well as fascinating architecture to see. Monaco-Ville is a great place to take a walk in, with its mostly pedestrian streets, where most historical houses still stand. Here, you can find the Prince’s Palace, which boasts fabulous views, overlooking the Port and Monte Carlo. There is also the Monaco Cathedral, a Romaneque-Byzantine church. The Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium is also situated in Monaco-Ville, as well as the pretty Saint Martin Gardens.

Other than the majestic sights and attractions, visitors can enjoy some wonderful, luxurious shopping in Monaco. There are quite a few avenues in Monte Carlo filled with first-class luxurious shops of high-fashion retailers, jewellers and other speciality items. You can also find some top-quality antiques and beautiful art pieces, from unique furniture, to priceless paintings and sculptures of all sorts.

Dining in Monaco can also be an extravagant one, with many world-famous restaurants located near the hotels in Monte Carlo. The Hotel de Paris has the fine Le Grill de L’Hotel de Paris restaurant, with a fine selection of wine, for example, as well as the top-class Louis XV Restaurant.