Monaco News
Abu Dhabi and Dubai Set Sail
As part of its mission to share Abu Dhabi with the world, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has joined forces with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Abu Dhabi Maritime to participate in this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
WORLD AIR LEAGUE®; Airships Race Around the World; Winner Gets $5,000,000
Prince Albert II, His Serene Highness of Monaco, will announce Friday at New York’s Explorers Club first details of the World Sky Race—a race around the world by airships (blimps, dirigibles, and zeppelins). Winner’s prize: $5 million.
Prince Albert opens Yacht Club de Monaco
HSH the Sovereign Prince Albert II has officially opened the new Yacht Club de Monaco, accompanied by Monaco’s Prince family and the building’s architect Lord Foster. The launch of Monaco’s new landmark proved to be a historic event attended by over 4,000 VIP guests from around the world and confirmed the principality’s position as Europe’s ‘capital of yachting’.
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners to redevelop central Monte Carlo
Lord Rogers’ architectural partnership, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, has been chosen by the principality of Monaco to help redevelop the heart of Monte Carlo in a project due to be completed by 2016. Lord Richard Rogers is one of the great names in the world of architecture and contemporary urban planning.
The 2011 Christmas Village in Monaco
Port Hercule is playing host to the Christmas village from 5 December 2011 to 8 January 2012.
An Enchanting Christmas at the Métropole Monte-Carlo
To celebrate the festive season, the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo is being transformed into a world of fun and magic - the world of Alice in Wonderland - until 6 January 2012.
Monaco - The Grand Tour
Since October 2010, it has been possible to discover the Principality in an open-top bus.
The Princes’ Palace in Monaco - a must see.
Visit the palace apartments and remember the solemn moments of the recent Princely Wedding.
Monaco a new life for the Princely Wedding carpet
A new life for the carpet used at the Princely Wedding, crafted by Fashion For Floors.
The Story of the Princely Wedding at Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum
The exhibition “The Story of the Princely Wedding” opened its doors on 9 July 2011.
Prince Albert of Monaco holds lavish reception in South Africa
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco have thrown a lavish party for members of the International Olympic Committee at the Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga, South Africa. The newlyweds held a dinner reception for nearly 500 guests at the lavish property, which has been nominated in the category of “South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel” at 2011 World Travel Awards.
Prince Albert of Monaco to host reception at Oyster Box Hotel, South Africa
South Africa’s Oyster Box Hotel is set to host a reception for Prince Albert II of Monaco and his new bride, Charlene Wittstock, as they visit Durban this week. The hotel, which is a nominee in the category of “South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel” at 2011 World Travel Awards, has previously hosted Prince William and Prince Harry, Naomi Campbell and Roman Abramovich.