Lunch Magazine » Monaco http://www.lunchmag.com The best ideas come from Lunch Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Life in the fast lane – Design Hotels Monaco GP package http://www.lunchmag.com/life-in-the-fast-lane-design-hotels-monaco-gp-package/ http://www.lunchmag.com/life-in-the-fast-lane-design-hotels-monaco-gp-package/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:56:15 +0000 jonathan http://www.lunchmag.com/?p=5490
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the mostly eagerly anticipated events in the racing calendar and Hôtel Sezz Saint-Tropez is busy revving up for the big weekend. From May 24 – 27 the Design Hotels member will be the epitome of Cote d’Azur glamour for adrenaline junkies and pleasure-seekers alike. Chartered yachts, flowing champagne and luxurious private villas – hotelier Shahé Kalaidjian has pulled out all the stops to ensure that guests at Hôtel Sezz Saint-Tropez will enjoy life in the fast lane during the Grand Prix weekend. www.designhotels.com/hotel_sezz_st_tropez

A sea-side view from a private yacht ensures not only a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the grandstands, but also the opportunity to watch the race like a true VIP. Guests staying at the Sezz Saint-Tropez will have a vast array of vessels at their disposal, from sailboats to motor yachts in sizes ranging from 42 – 105 feet. For the non-maritimers, getting to the race can be a smooth chauffeur driven affair or a short thrilling helicopter ride, the sky is most definitely the limit. 
 
Far removed from the frantic activity of the racetrack, the Hôtel Sezz Saint-Tropez provides an oasis of calm for its guests. The Sezz experience starts the minute guests step through the doors of the spacious Christophe Pillet-designed reception area, where a personal assistant is waiting to fulfill every whim. Indulgence is the order of the day at the 35-room and two villas property, which is surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Whether in the Cocoon suite with a private terrace and garden, in one of the private pool villas, or at the Dom Perignon Champagne Bar, one thing is guaranteed – complete and utter relaxation.   
 
This offer is also available for the Monaco Historic Grand Prix, which takes place from May 11 – 13. This prestigious bi-annual event typically occurs two weeks before the annual Formula One Grand Prix, and features classic racing cars from 1947 – 1984.   
 
 
]]> http://www.lunchmag.com/life-in-the-fast-lane-design-hotels-monaco-gp-package/feed/ 0 Monaco’s Grace on show Down Under http://www.lunchmag.com/monacos-grace-on-show-down-under/ http://www.lunchmag.com/monacos-grace-on-show-down-under/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:35:05 +0000 jonathan http://www.lunchmag.com/?p=3953 Celebrations for Monaco's National Day have taken place in Sydney in the recently opened Sokyo Bar at The Darling. The event also celebrated the launch of ticket sales to the acclaimed "Grace Kelly- Style Icon" exhibition which will open 10 March 2012 at the Bendigo Art Gallery in Victoria.

 

Monaco Government Tourist Bureau Regional Director Alison Roberts-Brown opened the evening speaking of the attributes of Monaco and also reminding guests "Monaco is only 7 minutes away from Nice International airport by helicopter. This year we have launched the Monaco Passport program in Australia with travel partner French Travel Connection. For bookings of 2 nights or more at a selection of 6 beautiful Monaco hotels, guests can receive a complimentary helicopter transfer and visitors passes allowing access to some of Monaco's renowned museums and attractions".

 

As the guests sipped Perrier Jouet, the favourite champagne of Princess Grace, Monaco's Honorary Consul Mr Andrew Cannon spoke about the importance of the Princess Grace Kelly- Style Icon exhibition. Following its success at the V&A in London the exhibition focuses on the fashion of one of the world's most adored style icons.  Under the direction of Karen Quinlan the Bendigo Art Gallery has rapidly carved a name as one of Australia's premier facilities for showcasing international couture exhibitions.

 

GRACE KELLY: Style icon is curated and organised by the V&A Museum, London and the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco.  The exhibition will run from 11 March 2012 – 17 June 2012.

Tickets for the exhibition are now on sale and each ticket purchased offers the chance to win a trip to Monaco flying Emirates with helicopter transfer from Nice airport, staying at one of the opulent hotels of the Monte-Carlo SBM group.

 

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