Monaco, declared W Somerset Maugham, is a “sunny place for shady people”. The second smallest country in the world (following the Vatican), it measures only .78 square miles. Only 30,000 call this tax haven home.
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- This is a view of the entire country. We walked it from end to end.
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- The original Grimaldi, “François the cunning”, who dressed as a monk (hiding a sword) and captured Monaco from the Italians in 1297. The Grimaldi family still rules by constitutional monarchy.
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- Grace Kelly, the beloved American actress who quit her career at age 26 for the fairy tale marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco.
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- Mirror view of the Hotel des Paris, tending to every need of Monaco’s elite since 1863.
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- With a top speed of 236mph, this Lamborghini can tour Monaco in one second.
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- A Bentley in front of Casino Monte-Carlo, where James Bond plays baccarat.
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- Princess Grace Kelly died at age 52 in a car crash after she had a stroke while driving.
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- Swimming is not easy with a burka. Let this woman wear a Burkini.
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- This James Brown look alike had the crowd dancing in the streets!
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- Plenty of British ex-pats here.
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- We never saw a car that wasn’t spotless here. The car wash price? $450USD
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- Mike is considering this for the Grand Prix hairpin turn.
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- Our waiters dueling at the gladiator pool party.
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- Putting on a little Monaco attitude.
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- Sunrise on the Mediterranean. The yachts are unbelievably luxe.
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