Monaco Holiday Deals

Holiday In Monaco

Ready for the full “Monte” on your next holiday? Go all-in with a trip to the tiny country of Monaco on the French Riviera.

The unofficial capital of Monte Carlo and the surrounding neighbourhoods are packed with beautiful scenery and beautiful people—not to mention shopping, restaurants and nightlife fit for royalty (literally).

Things to Do in Monaco

The world’s most glamourous auto race is the main attraction, whether you book your Monaco package at the end of May to see the real deal or just come to walk the streets of the famous Grand Prix course. Roam along Avenue des Beaux Arts past the famous casino—or check out one of lastminute.co.nz’s Monaco car hire deals and pretend you’re a Formula One driver yourself (just kidding, you won’t be able to go nearly that fast).

Trade cars for culture on at least one day of your Monaco holiday. See the Palais du Prince in Monaco-Ville (it’s the Prince’s Palace, but it sounds so much better in French!). The lavish grounds and staterooms are, of course, fit for a king be sure to see the ceremony-filled changing of the guard at noon. From there, visit the Monaco Cathedral, an impressive building that houses the grave of Grace Kelly, and walk along the sculpture path. Hint for true art lovers: The home of Miro, Dali and Gaudi is just an hour’s flight southwest, so check out our Barcelona holiday packages before you head home.

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

This extravagant country is more than happy to separate you from some of your hard-earned cash, and no holiday in Monaco is complete without shopping (even if it’s just window shopping)! When the rich and famous aren’t out on their yachts in the Mediterranean, they’re stocking up on designer names at the lavish boutiques of the Carre d'Or in Monte Carlo. Rue Princesse Caroline in La Condamine is another good bet for celebrity sightings and a new pair of Louboutins.

In a country where shopping is a national pastime, it’s no surprise that the restaurants are close by for refuelling. In La Condamine, you can find local dishes like barbagiuan (spinach-stuffed, deep-fried pastries) and stocafi (cod in tomato sauce). If you dress—and dine—to impress, bust out that gold-plated credit card and head to Pointe Focinane in Monte Carlo, where you can eat with a view over three countries: Monaco, France and Italy.

All you really need to know about nightlife is the Monte Carlo Casino. It’s not all about playing baccarat 007-style, though it also houses the Grand Theatre and the national ballet. If you want to get off your face, sleep until noon, then hit the beach, Monaco packages in the Les Plages neighbourhood are a fit. And fans of live music from blues and jazz to ’90s cover bands can get down in La Condamine.

What’s Next?

You don’t have to be a millionaire to take holidays to Monaco—but you’ll be able to act like one thanks to the great deals on lastminute.co.nz. And if you forgot about your next leave (as any true baller would), no worries. You can still save cash and save face. No one ever has to know.