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Cruise Tour & Greece

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:54:00 +0000

Tour to Greece and cruise package
Example cruise Trip from Cruise some cruse ship Tour agent

The "Cruise 3 Days" cruise

Mykonos, Rhodes, Patmos, Kusadasi (Ephesus)
Departure: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
The 3 day Greek cruise from Louis Cruises features visits to the Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and Patmos, visiting also the ancient city of Ephessos in Kusadasi (Turkey).

Visit to

Mykonos combines the cosmopolitan and sophisticated lifestyle with the simple yet charming life of this Cycladic Island.

RHODES, GREECE
A mix of modern & medieval, Rhodes fascinates and impresses each visitor. Not to be missed is Lindos, the most important of the three great cities of ancient times. Climb to the top of the ancient Acropolis of Lindos with its breathtaking views covering the great expanse of the Aegean Sea and St Paul's Bay below.
Very often, Patmos is called the Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea. It is the sacred island where St. John the Divine, whilst in exile, wrote the Book of Revelations, which constitutes the last part of the New Testament.
KUSADASI, EPHESUS - TURKEY
A picturesque town on the coast with many opportunities for Flea Market shopping. Nearby, lies the Ancient city of Ephessos, founded by the Athenians. A tour to Ephessos will allow you to discover a treasure of Greek, Hellenistic and Roman monuments which witness the past power and prosperity of this city.

Greece & cities

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:38:00 +0000

Vacation and Cruise to Greece... stay on resort or Villas
Greece & Major cities include:
Athens — the capital city known for the Parthenon
Chania — second largest city on Crete surrounded with beaches and the Samaria Gorge
Chersonissos — party capital of Crete in the summer
Heraklion — Crete's largest city and main hub with the archaeological site of Knossos
Patra — known for the wines it produces
Larissa — the country's fourth largest city
Rhodes — magnificent city with impressive medieval structures, nightlife and beaches
Thessaloniki — the country's prime city in the Macedonia region
Volos — coastal port city with nice museums and architecture

Other destinations
Corfu — large island with many attractions
Crete — large island with varied attractions
Delphi — site of the famous oracle of Apollo, major archeological site
Meteora — hilltop monasteries
Ithaca — famous home of Odysseus and the greek gods
Mount Athos — semi-independent ecclesiastical republic
Mykonos — world famous sophisticated vacation center
Olympia — sanctuary dedicated to Zeus, site of the ancient Olympics
Rhodes — island with ancient monuments, as well as beaches

Greece | Hellas - Hellenic

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:22:00 +0000

Cruise to Greece, flight to greece, stay in Villa or hotels, visit to ancient country

Greece it has an ancient culture that has had a significant influence on the arts, language, philosophy, politics, and sports of western society, including the genres of comedy and drama, western alphabets, Platonic ideals and the Socratic method, democracies and republics, and the Olympics. Furthermore it's a geographically appealing place to visit, with a mountainous mainland and idyllic island beaches.

Greece is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, ranking in the world's top 20 countries. According to the Greek Ministry of Tourism, the nation received about 17 million visitors from January to mid August 2007, a large number for a small country of 11 million. Visitors are drawn to the country's beaches and reliable sunny summer weather, its nightlife, historical sites and natural beauty.

Many first-time visitors arrive in Greece with specific images in mind and are surprised to discover a country with such regional and architectural diversity. The famous whitewashed homes and charming blue-domed churches only characterize a specific region of the country (the Cyclades Islands). Architecture varies greatly from one region to the next depending on the local history.

Visitors will find Neoclassical architecture in the cities of Ermoupolis and Nafplion, Ottoman-influenced buildings in Grevená and Kozáni, whitewashed Cycladic homes on the island of Paros, and pastel-colored baroque homes and churches on Corfu. The nation's terrain is just as varied as its architectural heritage: idyllic beaches, towering mountain ranges, wine-producing valleys, vast stretches of olive orchards in the south, and lush forests in the north. Greece's historical sights are just as varied; the country is littered with just as many medieval churches and castles as classical ruins and temples.

Greece

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:19:00 +0000

Vacation and travel to Greece
Greece also known as Hellas and officially the Hellenic, and Greece is a peninsular and a mountainous country situated in southeast Europe on the Mediterranean Sea, with a total area of 130,800 km2. The country is surrounded by the sea.

The Greek islands represent one fifth of the country's surface. Greece has about 1400 Greek islands, of which only 169 are inhabited. The majority of the islands are scattered in the Aegean Sea between the Greek and Turkish coasts.
Modern Greece traces its roots to the civilization of ancient Greece, generally considered to be the cradle of Western civilization. As such, it is the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western literature and historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, and Western drama, including both tragedy and comedy. This legacy is partly reflected in the 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Greece.

The Greece

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:08:00 +0000

Visit, and Cruise to Greece

Greece was the first area in Europe where advanced early civilizations emerged, beginning with the Cycladic civilization of the Aegean Sea, the Minoan civilization in Crete and then the Mycenaean civilization on the mainland. Later, city-states emerged across the Greek peninsula and spread to the shores of the Black Sea, South Italy and Asia Minor, reaching great levels of prosperity that resulted in an unprecedented cultural boom, that of classical Greece, expressed in architecture, drama, science and philosophy, and nurtured in Athens under a democratic environment.

Athens and Sparta led the way in repelling the Persian Empire in a series of battles. Both were later overshadowed by Thebes and eventually Macedonia, with the latter under the guidance of Alexander the Great uniting and leading the Greek world to victory over the Persians.

The Hellenistic period was brought only partially to a close two centuries later with the establishment of Roman rule over Greek lands in 146 BC. Many Greeks migrated to Alexandria, Antioch, Seleucia and the many other new Hellenistic cities in Asia and Africa founded in Alexander's wake.

The subsequent mixture of Roman and Hellenic cultures took form in the establishment of the Byzantine Empire in 330 AD around Constantinople. Byzantium remained a major cultural and military power for the next 1,123 years, until the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453. On the eve of the Ottoman conquest, much of the Greek intelligentsia migrated to Italy and other parts of Europe not under Ottoman rule, playing a significant role in the Renaissance through the transmission of ancient Greek works to Western Europe.[20] Nevertheless, the Ottoman millet system contributed to the cohesion of the Orthodox Greeks by segregating the various peoples within the empire based on religion, as the latter played an integral role in the formation of modern Greek identity.

After the Greek War of Independence, successfully waged against the Ottoman Empire from 1821 to 1829, the nascent Greek state was finally recognized under the London Protocol in 1830. In 1827, Ioannis Kapodistrias, from Corfu, was chosen as the first governor of the new Republic. However, following his assassination, the Great Powers installed a monarchy under Otto, of the Bavarian House of Wittelsbach. In 1843, an uprising forced the King to grant a constitution and a representative assembly.

Due to his unimpaired authoritarian rule, he was eventually dethroned in 1863 and replaced by Prince Vilhelm (William) of Denmark, who took the name George I and brought with him the Ionian Islands as a coronation gift from Britain. In 1877, Charilaos Trikoupis, who is attributed with the significant improvement of the country's infrastructure, curbed the power of the monarchy to interfere in the assembly by issuing the rule of vote of confidence to any potential prime minister.

Study in Greece

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:59:00 +0000

University in greece

Some of the main universities in Greece include:
National and Capodistrian University of Athens • National Technical University of Athens • University of Piraeus • Agricultural University of Athens • University of Macedonia (in Thessaloniki) • University of Crete • Technical University of Crete • Athens University of Economics and Business • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki • University of the Aegean (across the Aegean Islands) • Democritus University of Thrace • University of Ioannina • University of Thessaly • University of Western Macedonia • Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences • University of Patras • Charokopeio University of Athens • Ionian University (across the Ionian Islands)

Public higher education is divided into universities, "Highest Educational Institutions" ("ΑΕΙ") and "Highest Technological Educational Institutions" ("ATEI"). Students are admitted to these Institutes according to their performance at national level examinations taking place after completion of the third grade of Lykeio. Additionally, students over twenty-two years old may be admitted to the Hellenic Open University through a form of lottery. The Capodistrian university of Athens is the oldest university in the eastern Mediterranean.
The Greek education system also provides special kindergartens, primary and secondary schools for people with special needs or difficulties in learning. Specialist gymnasia and high schools offering musical, theological and physical education also exist.

Climate & Weather of Greece

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:41:00 +0000

Hotel and villas, resort visit to Greece

The climate of Greece can be categorised into three types (the Mediterranean, the Alpine and the Temperate) that influence well-defined regions of its territory. The Pindus mountain range strongly affects the climate of the country by making the western side of it (areas prone to the south-westerlies) wetter on average than the areas lying to the east of it (lee side of the mountains). The Mediterranean type of climate features mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The Cyclades, the Dodecanese, Crete, the Eastern Peloponnese and parts of the Sterea Ellada (Central Continental Grece) region are mostly affected by this particular type of climate. Temperatures rarely reach extreme values along the coasts, although, with Greece being a highly mountainous country, snowfalls occur frequently in winter. It sometimes snows even in the Cyclades or the Dodecanese.

The Alpine type is dominant mainly in the mountainous areas of Northwestern Greece (parts of Epirus, Central Greece, Thessaly, Western Macedonia) as well as in the central parts of Peloponnese, including parts of the prefectures of Achaia, Arcadia and Laconia, where extensions of the Pindus mountain range pass by. Finally, the Temperate type affects Central Macedonia and East Macedonia and Thrace; it features cold, damp winters and hot, dry summers with frequent thunderstorms. Athens is located in a transitional area featuring both the Mediterranean and the Temperate types. The city's northern suburbs are dominated by the temperate type while the downtown area and the southern suburbs enjoy a typical Mediterranean type.

Culture of Greece

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:34:00 +0000

The Culture of Greece has evolved over thousands of years, beginning in the Mycenaean and Minoan Civilizations, continuing most notably into Classical Greece, through the influence of the Roman Empire and its Greek Eastern successor the Byzantine Empire. The Ottoman Empire significantly influenced Greek culture, but historians credit the Greek war of independence with revitalising Greece and giving birth to a single entity of its multi-faceted culture.

Arts
Because of the ravages of history, only a minor assortment of ancient Greek art has survived - most frequently in the form of sculpture and architecture and minor arts, including coin design, pottery and gem engraving. Greece also has a rich history of contemporary art from the revolution onwards.

Greek language
The Greek language is the official language of the Hellenic Republic and has a total of 15 million speakers worldwide; it is an Indo-European language. The Greek language is particularly remarkable in the depth of its continuity from its beginnings in pre-history as the Linear A script associated with Minoan civilization, on to the more recognizable Linear B script, and then eventually the dialects of Ancient Greek, of which Attic Greek bears the most resemblance to Modern Greek. The history of the language spans 3000 years.

Greece has a remarkably rich and resilient literary tradition, extending over 2800 years and through several eras. The Classical era is that most commonly associated with Greek Literature, beginning in 800 BCE and maintaining its influence through to the beginnings of Byzantine period, whereafter the influence of Christianity began to spawn a new development of the Greek written word. The many elements of a millennia-old tradition are reflected in Modern Greek literature, including the works of the Nobel laureates Odysseus Elytis and George Seferis.

Greece Cuisine

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:24:00 +0000

Visit to Greece

Greek cuisine

Cuisine of Greece, a typical Mediterranean cuisine, sharing characteristics with the cuisines of Italy, the Balkans, Turkey, and the Levant. Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables and herbs, grains and bread, wine, fish, and various meats, including poultry, rabbit and pork. Also important are olives, cheese, aubergine, courgette, and yoghurt. Greek desserts are characterized by the dominant use of nuts and honey. Some dishes use filo pastry.

Meze is a collective name for a variety of small dishes, typically served with wines or anise-flavored liqueurs as ouzo or homemade tsipouro. Orektika is the formal name for appetizers and is often used as a reference to eating a first course of a cuisine other than Greek cuisine. Dips are served with bread loaf or pita bread. In some regions, dried bread (paximadhi) is softened in water.

The most characteristic and ancient element of Greek cuisine is olive oil, which is frequently used in most dishes. It is produced from the olive trees prominent throughout the region, and adds to the distinctive taste of Greek food. The basic grain in Greece is wheat, though barley is also grown. Important vegetables include tomato, aubergine (eggplant), potato, green beans, okra, green peppers, and onions. Honey in Greece is mainly honey from the nectar of fruit trees and citrus trees: lemon, orange, bigarade (bitter orange) trees, thyme honey, and pine honey from conifer trees. Mastic (aromatic, ivory coloured resin) is grown on the Aegean island of Chios.

Greek cuisine uses some flavorings more often than other Mediterranean cuisines do, namely: oregano, mint, garlic, onion, dill and bay laurel leaves. Other common herbs and spices include basil, thyme and fennel seed. Persillade is also used as a garnish on some dishes. Many Greek recipes, especially in the northern parts of the country, use "sweet" spices in combination with meat, for example cinnamon and cloves in stews.

The climate and terrain has tended to favour the breeding of goats and sheep over cattle, and thus beef dishes are uncommon. Fish dishes are common in coastal regions and on the islands. A great variety of cheese types are used in Greek cuisine, including Feta, Kasseri, Kefalotyri, Graviera, Anthotyros, Manouri, Metsovone and Mizithra.

Too much refinement is generally considered to be against the hearty spirit of the Greek cuisine, though recent trends among Greek culinary circles tend to favour a somewhat more refined approach.

Dining out is common in Greece, and has been for quite some time. The Taverna and Estiatorio are widespread, serving traditional Greek home cooking at affordable prices to both locals and tourists. Recently, fast-food has also become more popular in Greece and Europe, with local chains such as Goody's springing up. Although fast food is gaining popularity and many major fast-food chains have opened all over Greece, the Greek people still rely primarily on the rich and extensive repertoire of Greek cuisine. In addition, some traditional Greek foods, especially souvlaki, gyros, pitas such as tiropita and spanakopita (respectively, cheese and spinach pie) are often served in fast food style.

Hotel & Accommodation in Monte carlo Monaco

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:09:00 +0000

Find Best Hotels for your holiday in Monaco Monte-Carlo:
2 STAR HOTELS: Hotel de France, Hotel Le Versailles
Villas Rental in Monaco Monte-carlo & Othee Accommodation : Villa La Vigie, Le Castel Residence.
4 STAR DELUXE HOTELS : Hotel de Paris, Hotel Hermitage, Fairmont Monte Carlo, Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, Port Palace hotel.
4 STAR HOTELS: Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel, Le Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel.
3 STAR DELUXE HOTELS: Columbus Monaco, Hotel Novotel Monte Carlo
3 STAR HOTELS: Hotel Alexandra, Hotel Ambassador Monaco, Hotel Miramar, Tulip Inn Monaco Terminus and etc.

Hotel Hermitage : Square Beaumarchais, Monte-Carlo MC 98000, Monaco Tel.: (800) 595-0898Fax: (+377) 98 06 38 52. Hotel Hermitage with 227 rooms, 24 junior suites and 21 suites Open year round. Approx. 15 miles from Nice Int’l Airport All major credit cards accepted, Facilities and services for people with disabilities.

Port Palace Hotel : with 50 suites, Open year round. Approx. 15 miles from Nice Int’l Airport. All major credit cards accepted. Facilities and services for handicapped persons.
Nestled in a cliff enclave overlooking the sea, in the center of the Port Hercule harbor and on the famous F1 Grand Prix track, the Port Palace offers luxury hospitality in a spectacular setting.

Port Palace Hotel : 7, avenue du Président J.-F. Kennedy MC 98000, Monaco tel.: (+377) 97 97 90 00 Fax: (+377) 97 97 90 01
Hotel de France
The hotel is situated on a small quiet street in La Condamine, where one can find several local artists’ shops. The hotel is well placed, two minutes away from one of the exits of the SNCF railway station and near the many shopping areas, like the Place d’Armes and its attractive herb market, the rue Grimaldi with its large variety of boutiques, and the attractive Princess Carline pedestrian zone leading directly to the port.
Hotel de France : 6, rue de la Turbie MC 98000, Monaco Tel.: (+377) 93 30 24 64

Monte Carlo

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:42:00 +0000

Monte Carlo city is one of Europe's leading tourist resorts, although many of the key tourist destinations are located in other parts of Monaco, including such attractions as Monaco Cathedral, the Napoleon Museum, the Oceanographic Museum and aquarium, and the Prince's Palace, all of which are located in Monaco-Ville.

Monte Carlo, an exquisite emerald in a setting of craggy rocks rising from the azure-blue Mediterranean Sea, basks between enchanting French Medieval villages and the ski trails of the Alps. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and mild temperatures, it celebrates with passion the arts, culture, outstanding cuisine, restoration of mind and body, and high-adrenaline activities like the Formula One Grand Prix, casino gaming, land and water sports and exciting nightlife.
The natural and man-made attributes of this fairy-tale land, home and host to royalty and the brightest luminaries of painting, stage, film, dance, music and the business world for nearly 150 years, make it a matchless place.

Monaco Monte Carlo Airport.

Nice-Côte d’Azur International Airport is a 30-minute drive, or Heli Air Monte Carlo takes 10 minutes, cutting across the Mediterranean. Non-stop flights to Nice: 7 hours from New York, 10 from Tokyo, 2 from London; excellent connections through European gateways. Trains arrive at the new Monte Carlo station, blasted out of the mountain.

Monte Carlo Founded in 1866, Monte Carlo has a name of Italian origin meaning "Mount Charles", named in compliment to the prince then reigning, Charles III of Monaco. The specific mountain is the escarpment at the foot of the Maritime Alps on which the town stands.

Holiday to Monaco and city of Monte Carlo and find Best Hotel in There

Spa at Monaco Monte carlo

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:17:00 +0000

In Monaco Try the Spa for health and wellness services. With Aromatic and curative therapies and modern health and beauty facilities will impress...as will trained staff dedicated to your every need. Mind. Body. And soul.
Montecarlospa
Long-considered Europe’s most beautiful spa - and directly, discreetly accessible via the Hotel de Paris and Hotel Hermitage - the world-famous Montecarlospa is renowned for its abundant sea water treatments, therapeutic massage and state-of-the-art amenities.
Les Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo
Long-considered Europe’s most beautiful spa - and directly, discreetly accessible via the Hotel de Paris and Hotel Hermitage - the world-famous Montecarlospa is renowned for its abundant sea water treatments, therapeutic massage and state-of-the-art amenities
Les Cinq Mondes
Les Cinq Mondes (the Five Worlds) unite at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel alongside the sparkling Mediterranean... and combine proven beauty rituals...from ancient remedies to soothe or relax and restorative treatments to invigorate or calm.
Port Palace
Center Fleur de Peau Across the sparkling waters of Monaco's harbour, the Port Palace offers out-of-the-ordinary massages and facials direct from the renowned Fleur de Peau Institute. Spacious, light-filled rooms are devoted to fitness and beauty and offer the finest of services designed for maximum indulgence.
ESPA
The new Métropole ESPA Monte-Carlo is a sophisticated space dedicated to the guest’s total well-being, with 10 treatment rooms, including two spacious VIP Suites, heat experience room featuring Crystal Steam room, Caldarium, sauna and signature spa treatments. Guided by its philosophy of holistic well-being, ESPA treatments work equally for the inner self and mind, for the face and body, and are tailor-made for the individual.

Princes Palace of Monaco

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:55:00 +0000

In Monaco Visiting to Princes Palace

The original fortress and ramparts were built by the Genoese in 1215,.. and Prince Rainier III is credited restoring the Palace to its former glory and the magnificent state in which it can be seen today.
Beginning at the top of the Hercule Gallery and descending on to the main courtyard is a spectacular double-revolution Carrera marble staircase dating from the 13th century and inspired by a similar staircase at the Chateau of Fontainebleau.
Adorning the gallery walls are frescoes of mythological figures attributed to Francesco Mazzuchelli dating from the 16th century and the Genovese artist Orazio Ferrari in the 17th century. The frescoes in the Palatine chapel in north end of the main courtyard depict the history of Saint Devote, the patron Saint of the Principality. The chapel, built in 1665, is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
In order to enter the state apartments it is necessary to pass through the Mirror Gallery, which is used for visiting royalty and heads of state.
The dramatic effect of the succeeding mirrors forms an image of a long succession of rooms, an imitation of Versailles. After the Mirror Room or Galerie des Glaces, one enters the Red Room furnished in the style of Louis XV with paintings by Flemish painter Jan Breughel and Mignard and Charles Le Brun.
Following is the York Room, so named because the Duke of York, brother of King George III of England, who had been on a vessel near Monaco when he was taken ill, died there in 1787. Despite the gloomy history, the room itself has beautiful frescoes, which decorate this room, represent the four seasons and are the work of the Genovese artist Gregorio de Ferrari representing the four seasons.
The marble mosaic table in the center of this room is the one designated to signing official documents. The room is furnished with ornate ebony Florentine furniture from the 17th century, a Boulle clock and royal portraits.
The next State Apartment is the Louis XV bedroom called the Yellow Room, which is furnished period furniture and tapestries. The room also contains a portrait of Princess Louise-Hippolyte by noted painter Jean Baptiste Van Loo.
The following rooms are notable for their beauty and their distinctive use. The Officers Room is used by the Protocol Office to greet guests preceding official receptions.
The room opens on to the Blue Room, which is used for official receptions. It received its name because the walls are lined with blue silk brocade.
In it are Grimaldi portraits, 19th century Italian gilt and the dazzling Venetian chandeliers.
The magnificent Throne Room is where all official ceremonies, such as swearing-in-of-high ranking state officials and some state receptions take place. Its marvelous ceiling and wall frescoes were painted by Orazio Ferrari and represent the surrender of Alexander the Great, signs of the zodiac, a traditional motif for palatial Italian frescoes.
The Empire-style royal throne rests under a red silk velvet canopy topped by the royal crown. Above the throne is the Grimaldi coat of arms and motto: Deo Juvante, With God's Help. Its floors, like all the floors of the State Apartments, are inlaid with Carrera marble.
In 1777, the Grimaldi family was united in marriage to Louise d'Aumont-Mazarin, the niece of the celebrated French statesman Cardinal Mazarin.
The Mazarin Room of the State Apartments is adorned with the best of ornate Italian woodwork done by Italian artists brought to France by the Cardinal and a painting of Cardinal Mazarin hangs over the fireplace.
The following Louis XII bedroom is also associated with a famous churchman, Cardinal Roncalli, who later became Pope John XXIII and who stayed here when he visited Monaco.
Next to this room is the Matigon anti-room testament to another aristocratic alliance by the marriage of Princess Louise-Hippolyte and Jacques, Francois Leonor de Goyon, Lord of Matignon in 1715.
The final room of the State Apartments is the State Hall, which connects the Palace's southern and eastern wings and leads to the dinning room and Royal Family's private apartments via a long marble staircase.

The State Apartments: "The Princes Palace is the private residence of the ruling Prince but the State Apartments are open for public visits part of the year".
Opening hours
* Open from April 2 to October 31.
* From April 2 to April 30, opening hours are 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM everyday (last entry at 5:30 PM).
* From May 1 to September 30, opening hours are 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM everyday (last entry at 6:00 PM).
* From October 1 to October 31, opening hours are 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM everyday (last entry at 5:00 PM)

See the Private Collection of Antique Cars at Monaco

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:40:00 +0000

The Private Collection of Antique Cars of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III
Exhibition of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III's private collection of Antique cars: Approximately 100 vehicules are on show in a 4000 m² area and categorized according to His Serene Highness whishes by class or period : military, horse-drawn carriages, popular, veteran, vintage, sports cars, classic and prestige...
De Dion Bouton 1903, Renault 12cv 4 cylindres Torpedo 1911, Panhard Levassor 1913, Ford T 1924, Peugeot Quadrilette 1921, Lincoln 1928, Citroën Kégresse, Ford A 1930, Hispano Suiza 1928, Delage 1934, Packard 1935, Cadillac 1653, Chrysler Imperial 1956, and some of the most prestigious models from Maserati, Jaguar, Mercedes and Rolls Royce.

H.S.H. Prince Rainier III's private collection of Antique cars:
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week, from 10 AM to 6 PM (closed for Christmas & 1st January).
How to get there: Coach or car : recommended parking at the "Parking de Fontvieille" ; direct access to the Terrasses de Fontvieille by lift and escalator. Bus n° 1 and 2 to "Place d'Armes". 5 minutes walk from the railway station and 20 minutes walk from Casino Square.
For further information: Monaco Top Cars Collection, Les Terrasses de Fontvieille MC 98000 MONACO, Phone: +377 92 05 28 56 – Fax: +377 92 05 96 09

Museums & Attractions at Monaco

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:27:00 +0000

Holiday and vacation to Monaco Monte Carlo, Visit :

Monte-Carlo Casino
Charles Garnier, the architect of the opera house in Paris, built the Casino in 1878.
Fort Antoine Theater
This early XVIII century fortress, built on the northeastern tip of the Rock, is now used as a marvelous outdoor theater with a capacity of some 350 spectators in tiered seating built in a semi-circle.
Exhibition of H.S.H. The Prince of Monaco's Private Collection of Classic Cars
The visitor will be able to admire some one hundred vintage and veteran motorcars made by some of Europe’s most prestigious firms. From the 1903 De Dion Bouton to the 1986 Lamborghini Countach, as well as the 1929 Bugatti, the Croisière Jaune Citroem Torepdo and the 1952 Rolls Royce, each of these glittering automobiles is perfectly maintained and they tell the story of XX century motoring history.
Oceanographic Museum & Aquarium
The impressive rooms of the Museum, open to the public on two floors, contain remarkable collections of marine fauna gathered by Prince Albert, numerous specimens of sea creatures (stuffed or in skeleton form, including the skeleton of a 66 foot whale), models of Prince Albert’s laboratory ships, and craftware made from the sea’s natural products.
Place du Palais Monaco-Ville
Lined with batteries of cannons cast during the reign of Louis XIV, the Place du Palais offers a unique panoramic view overlooking the Port and Monte-Carlo, stretching as far as Bordighera in Italy (to the north-east), Fontvieille and Cap-d’Ail (to the south-west).
Other Museums & Attractions at Monaco
Museum of the Chapel of Visitation
Museum of Napoleonic Souvenirs and Collection of the Palace's Historic Archives
Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
Museum of Stamps and Coins
National Museum: Automatons and Dolls of Yesteryear
Naval Museum
Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium
Wax Museum of the Princes of Monaco
Royal & Historic:
Condamine Market
Monte-Carlo Opera House
Monte-Carlo Story: The Story of a Dynasty
Museum of Napoleonic Souvenirs and Collection of the Palace's Historic Archives
Old Town
Prince's Palace
Place du Palais
Wax Museum of the Princes of Monaco
Churches & Religious Sites:
Chapel of Mercy
Church of Saint-Charles
Church of Sainte-Devote
Monaco Cathedral
Museum of the Chapel of Visitation
Tourist Train & Aquarium Boats:
Azur Express Tourist Train
Aquavision: Boat Trips With Underwater Vision
Galleries: Marlborough Gallery
Other : Café de Paris
Le Sporting Monte-Carlo
Sun Casino

Cruise to Monaco Monte Carlo

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:01:00 +0000

Come And Experience Monaco Monte carlo by Cruise
Monaco continues its long tradition as a glamorous port of call for those visiting Europe by sea. The storybook destination of Monaco, at once romantic and captivating, boasts an unparalleled tradition of luxury and refinement.
Cruise Monaco and experience the Principality in all its glory. Monaco’s treasures are easily discovered. Historic attractions, world-class cultural events, endless entertainment, shopping, and gourmet dining are all part of the ultimate vacation experience, and just steps from Port Hercule.
Presenting Port Hercule: the recent upgrade and reconstruction of Port Hercules, the Principality is now able to host twice as many luxury yachts, and accommodate cruise lines up to 656 feet long. With the unveiling of this innovative, vital asset, Monaco has cemented its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for luxury cruises.
Cruise lines visiting Monaco:
Crystal Cruises
Holland America Line
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
SeaDream Yacht Club
Silversea Cruises
STAR Clippers
The Yacht at Seabourn
Windstar Cruises

Tourism at Monaco

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:47:00 +0000

The Tourist activity at Monaco Monte-carlo is essentially connected with private tourism or business tourism. This sector was responsible for 13% of the Monégasque economy (In 2001). The hotel industry of the Principality has 2,616 hotel rooms with a total of 3,920 beds, most of which are in the four star category. The average occupation rate in the region was 58.39% in 2005 or in other words over 800,000 overnight stays and rose to 75.5% in 2006, which worked out at around 915,650 overnight stays.
Furthermore, the cruise industry plays an important role for the tourist activity of Monaco. In 2005, over 190 ships called into port bringing a total of 133,000 passengers to the microstate.
For several years, the public authorities have been making considerable efforts in the area of catering for business touristsas for instance the construction of the Grimaldi Forum which is a approximately 592,015 square feet congress center where 454 congresses were hosted in 2005. At present time, tourists coming to Monaco on business or for converences and seminars represent 30 % in terms of hotel occupancy.

Getting Around in Monaco Monte Carlo

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:34:00 +0000

Monaco Monte Carlo and its surroundings offer marvelous landscapes and sea views unique to the South of France. Enjoy a guided, driven tour to secluded gems or indulge in a helicopter tour for beautiful views of Monaco and the Riviera

Around at Monaco Monte carlo

With Taxis
The Radio Taxi (Phone Number: (+377) 93.15.01.01) is operating 24 hours a day. The tasix can be called, boarded at one of the subsequently listed taxi ranks or they may be hailed on the way when available.
Station du "Casino" - Avenue de Monte-Carlo
Station "Fontvieille" (Hôtel Columbus) - Avenue des Papalins
Station "Gare SNCF" (exit St. Dévote)
Station "Hôpital" - Avenue Pasteur
Station "Larvotto" (Hôtel Beach Plaza) - Avenue Princess Grace
Station "Métropole" - Avenue de la Madone
Station "Monte Carlo Grand Hôtel" - Avenue des Spélugues
Station "Place des Moulins"
Station "Port de Monaco" - Avenue Président J.F. Kennedy
Station "Port de Monaco" - Nouvelle Digue
Station "Poste de Monte-Carlo" - Square Beaumarchais
Station "Terminus" - Avenue Prince Pierre
Furthermore there is the possibility of taking advantage of the Taxi Bus-Town Service, whose minibuses (8-13 seats) offer the same service as taxis but for group transfers only.
Phone Number: (+377) 06.07.93.34.07 / 06.07.93.55.45
Parking Lots
Of the total 13,800 parking places available in the 33 covered parking lots in the Principality (all with video surveillance), about 5,100 places are available for visitors on week ends and public holidays and around 3,000 on normal workdays. Furthermore it is planned to open a new car park with 400 spaces by the end of 2007. No fee is charged for the first hour in all parking lots.
The Chemin des Pêcheurs parking lot, built to serve Monaco Ville, is located under the Oceanographic Museum; it can hold 55 busses and 750 private cars.
The other main car parks are located in the Condamine in the Place St. Dévote, in Monte-Carlo under the Boulingrins gardens, Avenue Princesse Grace (Larvotto and Portier), Boulevard de Belgique, Avenue St. Charles, Avenue des Spélugues (the Metropole gallery), Boulevard Louis II, Avenue de la Costa and Place des Moulins.
The construction on the site of the old Louis II Stadium in Fontvieille, the reconstruction of the area of the Variétés in the Condamine and the building of the future Cultural and Exhibition Center on the Avenue Princesse Grace will increase the car-parking facilities of the Principality to a considerable extent.

Culture & Traditions at Monaco Monte Carlo

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:21:00 +0000

visit to Monaco, see the Culture & Traditions:

Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
The first permanent orchestra established in 1863 came into its own with the opening of the Garnier Palace in 1879. In 1953 it became known as the National Orchestra of the Monte-Carlo Opera, and it was renamed the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in 1979. Many great conductors of this century, from Richard Strauss to Toscanini and Leonard Berstein to Lorin Maazel, have led the orchestra in concert. The Orchestra's Music Directors have included Paul Paray, Louis Fremaux, Igor Markevitch, Lovro von Matacic, Laurence Foster and James DePreist. Today, the Artistic Director and Conductor in chief of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra is Marek Janowski.
Opera of Monte-Carlo
Since its creation in 1879, the Opera of Monte-Carlo has gained international fame, playing a key role in promoting the most beautiful voices to the rest of Europe. The Opera of Monte-Carlo secured a reputation for artistic innovation. Authors such as Bizet, Franck or Massenet wrote some of their works for the Monéguasque Opera. Regularly, the Opera goes on tours to play works of its repertoire.
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
After founding the Academy, which bears her name, Princess Grace wished to revive an old tradition by inviting George Balanchine, Serge Lifar and J.B. Cerrone, a Monégasque who directed the "Harkness Ballet" and founded the "Houston Ballet". Remembering her mother's wishes, H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover created the new Monte-Carlo Ballet, the management of which she first entrusted to Ghislaine Thesmar and Pierre Lacotte. Today Jean-Marc Genestie is responsible for the Administrative Direction and Jean-Christophe Maillot is the Choreographer. With enthusiasm and competence, they are striving together to raise the Company to the highest international level.
The Little Singers of Monaco
These young voices carry on a tradition from the reign of Prince Antoine I in the early eighteenth century, when an ensemble of children's voices sang the liturgies in the Palatine Chapel. In 1973, the Government of the Principality asked the late Philippe Debat, whose son Pierre is the current Chapel Master, to carry out a musical mission in every country of the world with a choir of children's voices only. Prince Rainier III affectionately called this choir of 26 boys "My Little Singing Ambassadors".
Religious and civil traditions have been upheld for centuries in the Principality of Monaco. They are sometimes linked; rites and ceremonies being accompanied by popular festivities, but the former are more firmly anchored in the collective memory of Monégasques than the latter. They are an integral and exclusive part of the social, cultural and moral heritage of the Principality.
Saint Devote (January 27)
Carnival (February/March)
Holy Week Processions (March/April)
Saint John's Day (June 24)
Saint Roman (August 9)
Monégasque National Holiday (November 19)
Monégasque Christmas (December 25)

to Monaco Monte Carlo

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:07:00 +0000

Flight to Monaco Monte-carlo
The nearest airport is the Nice Côte-d'Azur International, which is around 14 miles away from the city-centre in neighbouring France. It operates daily flights to most of the world's largest cities, such as London and Los Angeles (LA). Buses connecting Monte Carlo with both the terminals at Nice Cote-D'Azur airport, and taxis are always available outside the terminal buildings.
By train to Monaco Monte-carlo
The Monaco-Monte Carlo station has good service to most of neighbouring France and Italy. There are 2-4 services per hour to Nice, Cannes, Menton and Ventimiglia (Italy). A TGV train between Paris and Monte Carlo takes around 6 and a half hours. The station also has some links to other towns in the principality.

By sea to monaco monte carlo : The two harbors of the Principality, the Condamine (Hercule harbor) and Fontvieille, are equipped to handle yachts of all weights and sizes while intercontinental liners are able to anchor in the bay of Monaco.

With helicopter to Monaco Monte-carlo Heli-Air Monaco also operates helicopter services between Nice and Monte Carlo, although this is very expensive and generally only for the very wealthy. After collecting your luggage at the Nice airport, you go to the helicopter service waiting area.
with car to Monaco Monte-carlo
Monaco is easily accessed by its land borders from France or Italy by a network of highways, most commonly used of which is the A8 which runs west from Monte Carlo to Nice and Marseilles, and east towards the Italian border.

Grimaldi Family and Monaco

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:58:00 +0000

Monaco celebrated the 700 (In 1997), year reign of the Grimaldi dynasty. It all began on January 8, 1297 when the Guelf François Grimaldi dressed as a Franciscan monk, seized the fortress protecting the famous rock of Monaco and the port of Hercules.
Surmounting the trials and tribulations of history and throughout the dark periods of foreign domination, the Principality has managed to affirm its identity and preserve its independence throughout the centuries due to the wise guidance of its Princes.
The Grimaldi dynasty has bequeathed Lords and then Princes to the Principality, illustrious in their many domains, who wrote the most enticing pages in the history of Monaco. To cite but a few: Rainier I, General Admiral of France; Honore II, the first Prince of Monaco at the origins of the most important treaties with France; Louis I, Ambassador to the Holy See under Louis XIV; Antoine I, grand patron of the arts; Charles III, founder of Monte-Carlo; Albert I, renowned as the father of oceanography; Louis II, the soldier Prince.

Study in Monaco

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:41:00 +0000

International University of Monaco (IUM), located in the Principality of Monaco, Monte-Carlo, on the French Riviera in Europe, the International University of Monaco (IUM) is an English language university offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business.
IUM provides a unique multi-cultural community of over 350 students representing 50 nationalities, an unparalleled business education environment in one of the world’s leading business centers. International University of Monaco (IUM) has earned its place on a prestigious comparative ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit of the 100 best full-time MBA programs offered by business schools around the world. The school’s new standing results from improved management, infrastructure and IT facilities, a young and business savvy faculty, and innovative programs.
Scholarships at International University of Monaco (IUM), There are several options:
Undergraduate
IUM Undergraduate Merit-based Scholarship
IUM Undergraduate Monegasque Scholarship
IUM Undergraduate Regional Scholarship
The Clelia Haji-ioannou Foundation Scholarship
Graduate
IUM Graduate Merit-based Scholarship
Impact Scholarship
The Diana Scott Scholarship
The IUBE/IUM Joint-program Scholarship
The IUM/SCAD Graduate Program Scholarship
Academic Programs in International University of Monaco (IUM)
Undergraduate Programs
Master Programs
o MSc.Finance
o MSc.Luxury
o Mathematics for Finance
Executive MBA,

Doctoral Program
International University of Monaco (IUM)
2, av Prince Héréditaire Albert
MC 98000 Monaco
Tel.: (+377) 97 986 986 Fax: (+377) 92 052 830
Web site: wwwmonaco.ed

Grand Prix de Monaco

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:19:00 +0000

Grand Prix de Monaco/ Monaco Grand Prix a Formula One (F1) race held each year on the Circuit de Monaco. Run since 1929, it is widely considered to be one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world alongside the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Monaco Grand Prix first race in 1929, was organised by Anthony Noghès under the auspices of the "Automobile Club de Monaco", and was won by William Grover-Williams driving a Bugatti. The event was part of the pre-Second World War European Championship and was included in the first Formula One World Championship in 1950. The race is held on a narrow course laid out in the streets of Monaco, with many elevation changes and tight corners, making it one of the most demanding tracks in Formula One. In spite of the relatively low average speeds, it is a dangerous place to race.
Brazil's Ayrton Senna has won the race more times than any other driver, with six victories, winning five consecutively between 1989 and 1993. Graham Hill was known as "Mr Monaco" due to his five Monaco wins in the 1960s.
The Circuit de Monaco consists of the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, which includes the famous harbour. It is unique in having been held on the same circuit every time it has been run over such a long period, only the Italian Grand Prix, which has been held at Autodromo Nazionale Monza every year except 1980 and 1921, has a similarly lengthy and close relationship with a single circuit.
The race circuit has many elevation changes, tight corners, and a narrow course that make it perhaps the most demanding track in Formula One racing. As of 2008 only two drivers have crashed and ended up in the harbour, the most famous being Alberto Ascari in 1955. Despite the fact that the course has had minor changes several times during its history, it is still is considered the ultimate test of driving skills in Formula One, and if it were not already an existing Grand Prix, it would not be permitted to be added to the schedule for safety reasons.

Holiday and shoping at Monaco (monte carlo)

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:56:00 +0000

Vacation to monaco & ...

Shopping in Monte Carlo is usually quite exclusive and is certainly no place for a budget holiday. There are plenty of places to melt the credit card alongside Europe's high rollers. The chic clothes shops are in the Golden Circle, framed by Avenue Monte Carlo, Avenue des Beaux-Arts and Allees Lumieres, where Hermes, Christian Dior, Gucci and Prada all have a presence. The area on and around Place du Casino is home to high-end jewellers such as Bulgari, Cartier and Chopard. You will find, however. that most tourists will simply enjoy wandering the area and window shopping, even if you don't buy anything. The normal shopping hours are from 9:00 to noon and 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
For a more cultured take on shopping in Monte Carlo, try the Condamine Market. The market, which can be found in the Place d'Armes, has been in existence since 1880 and is lively and attractive - many hours can be spent simply wandering around, bargaining for souvenirs from the many tiny shops, boutiques and friendly locals. If, however, you're shopping tastes are more modern, just a short walk along the esplanade is the rue Princess Caroline pedestrian mall. The Fontvieille Shopping Centre is also a more "normal" shopping experience with 36 shops selling electronic goods, CDs, furniture, and clothes as well as a Carrefour supermarket. The tourist office also issue a useful free shopping guide to the city.

Visit To Monaco

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:46:00 +0000

Travel to Monaco and stay longer at there
Monaco is a small country & beautiful in Europe, and the distinction between the State and City of Monaco is purely theoretical. The state in fact consists of one municipality (commune) only. According to the constitution of 1911, the principality was subdivided into three municipalities:

Monaco (Monaco-Ville), the old city on a rocky promontory extending into the Mediterranean, known as the Rock of Monaco, or simply le Rocher (the rock), where the palace is located
Monte Carlo, the principal residential and resort area with the Monte Carlo Casino in the east and northeast
La Condamine, the northwest section including the port area.

The three municipalities :

Fontvieille was added as fourth ward, a newly constructed area reclaimed from the sea (in the 1970s)
Moneghetti became the fifth ward, created from a part of La Condamine
Larvotto became the sixth ward, created from a part of Monte Carlo
La Rousse/Saint Roman (including Le Ténao) became the seventh ward, also created from a part of Monte Carlo
Subsequently, three additional wards were created:
Saint Michel, from a part of Monte Carlo
La Colle, from a part of La Condamine
Les Révoires, from a part of La Condamine
An additional ward is planned by new land reclamation, to be settled from 2014:
Le Portier
Currently the principality is subdivided into 10 wards.