Glamour, wealth, celebrity and royalty characterise Monaco, but the principality also stars in a different kind of leading role—encouraging sustainable travel
The sight of superyachts berthed at Port Hercules, the sound of supercars whizzing through Monte Carlo’s elegant streets—this is part and parcel of daily life in Monaco. For a country that is only 2.2sqkm in size, Monaco’s place in our imagination is far greater than its geographical footprint. Its larger-than-life reputation has a lot to do with the glamour surrounding the monarchy and the global elite that call the principality home. And while there is a multitude of reasons why it attracts the creme de la creme of society, its intrinsic beauty is obviously a major draw.
Hugged by towering mountains on one side and crystal clear Mediterranean waters on the other, Monaco—easily accessible from Singapore via Air France, which offers direct flights to Paris followed by an easy transfer to Nice—is incredibly picturesque. As the world’s second-smallest country, it is cognizant of the fact that everything is interconnected, and this simple idea has fuelled its desire to preserve the environment within and beyond its borders.