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Luxury living at Monaco Grand Prix for 8 days onboard the Windstar Wind Surf, largest sailing ship in the world. Guests sailing will travel to Portofino, Cannes, St. Tropez and Monaco for 8 nights on the Windstar Wind Surf Food & Wine Cruise.

Grand Prix Tours offers a cruise that takes in the wonder of Portofino, the glitz of the Cannes Film Festival, the mystique of Saint Tropez and the excitement of the Monaco Grand Prix. All this plus the luxurious Windstar Wind Surf sipping on a glass of vintage cabernet while sunbathing over the Mediterranean Sea.

Stop dreaming, and start living! For 8 nights you will be wined and dined aboard the newly renovated Windstar Wind Surf and best of all, you’ll be able to join in on one of the most prestigious races on the Formula One calendar – the Monaco Grand Prix as we moor just outside the Monaco Harbor. With only 300 food and wine lovers you will be able to sip on exclusive wines from around the world with mouthwatering food and winemaker tasting dinners prepared by guest celebrity chefs onboard.

If there was a crown for the greatest race the Indy 500, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Daytona 500 and Monaco Grand Prix would all be fighting for it. Obviously, the judging is subjective and we’ll let you determine the winner but there is no denying Monaco absolutely delivers on the expectations it sets for wealth, luxury, and visual delight. Whitewashed villas cover the cliff tops like butter cream, cerulean waters drum a rhythm against the rocks beneath and immaculate yachts bob gently in the marinas.

Even knowing that at the start of the Monaco Grand Prix that he who enters the first turn first has the best chance of winning, you’ll still be on the edge of your seat living every moment in this sun-soaked Mediterranean paradise.

About Grand Prix Tours

Grand Prix Tours has over 29 years experience with motor racing programs and is a well established credible tour operator. Grand Prix Tours offers unrivaled service and expertise ranging from the best race tickets, view from balconies, fine dining restaurants, on yachts events, skyboxes or corporate hospitality suites, dinner and cocktail parties in magnificent locations to meeting drivers and race personalities.

Grand Prix Tours has received several awards recognizing excellence in Forbes Magazines and the A.T.M.E. Atlas Gold Award (presented in New York), recognizing Grand Prix Tours for innovation in travel marketing for our annual brochure.

Grand Prix Tours’ goal is to give exclusive insight on all aspects of motor-sports. That is why they have celebrity hosts, garage visits, race shop tours, driver interviews, and theme parties.

Exclusive events that will give guests the inside scoop on how motor-sports really operate.

Without Us… It’s Just a Race. Experience The Difference.

For more information on Monaco Grand Prix, please contact a Grand Prix Tours. For a complimentary brochure, please call toll-free (US) 800.400.1998 or visit http://www.GrandPrixTours.com.

Grand Prix Tours has other 2012 Formula One motor sports events.

They are also offering the following Formula One events: 2012 Australian Grand Prix, 2012 Malaysia Grand Prix, 2012 Chinese Grand Prix, 2012 Spanish Grand Prix, 2012 Monaco Grand Prix, 2012 Canadian Grand Prix, 2012 European Grand Prix, 2012 British Grand Prix, 2012 German Grand Prix, 2012 German Extravaganza, 2012 Hungarian Grand Prix, 2012 Belgian Grand Prix, 2012 Italian Extravaganza, 2012 Italian Grand Prix, 2012 Singapore Grand Prix, 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2012 United States Grand Prix.

MOTOR sports followers will have the chance to see the 2013 Formula One grand prix in Monaco as part of the fly/cruise/tour available though ecruising.travel which has already been sold out for 2012.

One of several imaginative ecruising programs, the tour leaves Australia on May 21, 2013, and includes a four-night round-trip cruise from Nice on the Azamara Quest, two nights at Monte Carlo’s Fairmont hotel and three nights at Raffles in Dubai on the way home.

By booking before Januray 31, 2012, this comprehensive package will cost from just $4959, including return economy air from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth with all air and port taxes.

The deal includes all meals on the ship with complimentary wine at lunch and dinner, a helicopter transfer from Nice to Monte Carlo, a 4WD desert excursion with BBQ dinner, belly dancing and camel riding in Dubai.

During the cruise Azamara Quest will makes calls to some of Europe’s most exotic ports including the legendary St Tropez in France and beautiful Portofino in Italy.

The sleek, smaller Azamara Quest carries just 694 passengers in great comfort with live entertainment and activities including spas, jogging track, pools, casino, and specialty restaurants to keep guests active during the voyage.
For more information on the ship and itinerary contact ecruising.travel on 1300 369 848 or check-out their new website www.ecruising.travel

Silversea Cruises is offering an optional two-day “70th Grand Prix de Monaco” land package to guests sailing on the nearly sold-out Silver Spirit voyage departing May 24. During the ship’s overnight visit on May 26, guests can watch the time trials from Tribune K reserved seats and attend a cocktail reception hosted by the ship’s captain and a former Grand Prix driver, followed by a themed dinner of Mediterranean and Monegasque cuisine in La Terrazza. On Sunday, guests return to their same reserved seats for the final race.

The tour includes escorted transfers and a gift package of spectator essentials featuring Bushnell binoculars, an official program, souvenir drawstring bag, hat, seat cushion and protective earplugs. The package is priced at $1,799 per guest and must be booked by Jan. 24. However, since space is limited, the tour may sell out before the booking deadline.

New for 2012, Oceania Cruises will offer theme cruises for the first time. The new `Signature Sailings’ include 10 voyages exploring culinary, wine, music and health & wellness themes. Guests will enjoy seminars, hands-on classes, concerts and wine tastings. Depending on the voyage, Chef Jacques Pépin, up-and-coming jazz musicians, and noted editors will be among the special guests.

Food and Wine Feature Prominently on 2012 Signature Sailings

Jacques Pepin Cruise

Master Chef Jacques Pepin has served as Oceania Cruises’ executive culinary director for eight years. On this sailing, he’ll be sure to hold court in Jacques – his first namesake restaurant – as well as in the Bon Appétit Culinary Center leading Q&A sessions, cooking demonstrations and signing books.

Marina “Tuscan Artistry” – May 12, 2012; 10 days, Barcelona-Rome

Spring Music Fest

A broad range of jazz styles will be featured. Six guest musicians, including four headliners, will perform individual main stage shows in addition to more casual jam sessions. There will also be special dance sets and dance instructors.

Nautica “Mediterranean Tapestry” – May 14, 2012; 10 days, Athens-Barcelona

Oceania Club Reunion Cruise – two sailings

Oceania Cruises’ loyal past passengers are the guests of honour for two special reunion cruises, which include memorable surprises both onboard and ashore.

Riviera “Iberian Odyssey” – June 17, 2012; 10 days, Lisbon-Rome

Regatta “Radiant Rhythms” – March 6, 2013; 12 days, Buenos Aires-Rio de Janeiro

Italian Wine Immersion Cruise

Highlights include lectures, tastings and special Wine Bars, where guest experts and special musical performers will create the perfect vibe to explore and experience great wines.

Regatta “Italian Interludes” – July 27, 2012; 12 days, Rome-Venice

Vitality & Wellness Cruise – two sailings

In addition to healthy eating and fitness tips, guests will gain insights on enhancing their mental wellness to live life to the fullest. Spinning, yoga and Pilates classes are also offered at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub and gourmet Canyon Ranch spa cuisine is available.

Regatta “Pearls of the Aegean” – August 8, 2012; 10 days, Venice-Athens

Riviera “Accent on Italy” –
October 24, 2012; 10 days, Rome-Venice

Bon Appétit Wine & Food Festival – two sailings

Epicureans rejoice! The experts at Bon Appétit magazine are assembling culinary stars and wine experts or editors for a palate-pleasing voyage.

Riviera “Enchanted Grandeur” – October 14, 2012; 10 days, Athens-Rome

Marina “Temples & Palaces” – October 22, 2012; 10 days, Athens-Istanbul

Discover the World in Comfort and Style with Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises’ 684-guest Regatta and Nautica are intimate ships acclaimed for their open-seating gourmet dining (no surcharges), luxurious public rooms and accommodations, and warm, attentive service. Facilities include four open-seating, gourmet restaurants, casino and Canyon Ranch SpaClub.

The 1,250-guest Marina and new Riviera were purpose-built for epicureans with six open-seating, gourmet restaurants – including a French bistro by Master Chef Jacques Pépin. Facilities also include a Bon Appétit Culinary Center and Artist Loft enrichment centre. Interior design highlights include a Lalique-designed grand staircase, elegant public rooms, spacious accommodations and Owner’s Suites furnished exclusively in Ralph Lauren Home.

For more information about Oceania Cruises’ new Signature Sailings, contact Oceania Cruises on 0845 505 1920 or visit www.oceaniacruises.com

About Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises® offers unrivalled cuisine, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalised service and extraordinary value. Award-winning itineraries visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard the 684-guest Regatta, Insignia and Nautica. The line’s 1,250-guest Marina debuted in January 2011 and will be followed by Riviera – a sister ship – in April 2012.

The Principality of Monaco is one of Europe’s most festive destinations during the holidays and travelers who visit in the winter season will find a temperate climate, traditional revelry and attractive seasonal values. To help celebrate, the hotels and resorts of Monaco are offering a wide array of special Christmas and New Years packages that appeal to both families and couples alike.

The Christmas Village at Port Hercule features shopping, storytellers and a wide variety of Christmas delicacies. The skating rink at the Stade Nautique Rainier III offers views of Monaco’s main port and the Monaco Cathedral hosts an exhibition of Nativity Scenes. Other themed events include a Christmas Regatta organized by the Monaco Yacht Club on Dec. 17 and 18, a performance of Swan Lake by Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo with music by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra from Dec. 27 to 31, and a traditional New Year’s Eve celebration complete with fireworks at Port Hercule on Dec. 31.

The Hotel Hermitage offers a special “Family Christmas” package on Dec. 24, which includes accommodations in adjoining rooms for parents and children, a traditional Christmas tree in the children’s room, Christmas tea, creative workshops and a carriage ride for the children, and Christmas Eve dinner in the prestigious Belle Epoque room. During the meal Father Christmas will slip gifts ordered by the hotel under the children’s tree. Rates start at 640 euros ($872). Also available is “A Magical Christmas” package, starting at 370 euros ($504), which includes one night accommodation on either Dec. 24 or 25 in a double room with a buffet breakfast and a traditional Christmas tree set up in the room.

The Hotel Metropole will be transformed into the world of Alice in Wonderland, complete with a huge Christmas tree designed in a color theme of powder pink and lime green, and embellished with golden watches, rock candies, and giant biscuits. Starting at 590 euros ($804) per night and available from Nov. 25 to Jan. 2, the hotel’s “Stay in Wonderland” package includes a Joël Robuchon-prepared breakfast, afternoon tea and a VIP welcome featuring a bottle of house champagne and treats for the kids such as an Alice in Wonderland storybook, a teddy bear and marshmallows.

The Fairmont Monte Carlo, with its central location alongside the Mediterranean Sea, invites guests to start the New Year off with its exclusive “New Year’s Break” package, starting at 409 euros ($557) per night for a minimum stay of three nights, which includes accommodations in a single or double room and a daily buffet breakfast from Dec. 20 to Jan. 10.

The New Year’s celebrations in Monaco continue at both The Hotel Hermitage and The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort. With the “Monte-Carlo New Year Star” package, starting at 1,790 euros ($2,438) for two nights, guests are invited to stay in a double room at one of the two hotels. The package is available from Dec. 29 to Jan. 2 and includes a daily buffet breakfast and New Year’s Eve entertainment featuring dinner and a show at the Salle des Etoiles in the Sporting Monte-Carlo.

The “Monte-Carlo New Year Experience” package, also available from Dec. 29 to Jan. 2, includes accommodations for two at one of the mentioned hotels, a breakfast buffet, and New Year’s Eve dinner at the Belle Epoque room for Hotel Hermitage guests and at the Blue Bay restaurant for Monte-Carlo Hotel & Resort guests. Prices start at 1,100 euros ($1,498) for a one-night stay or 1,376 euros ($1,874) for a two-night stay.

For more information, call 800-753-9696, email info@visitmonaco.com  or visit www.visitmonaco.com

Insight Vacations’ Playgrounds of Europe is one of their most stunning itineraries. Fllow the trail of mega-yachts, luxury villas, designer stores and chic cafés from the glistening lakes of Italy to the glamour of the French Riviera.

One minute you’re spirited away for dinner by private launch in Venice, the other you’re hobnobbing with the haut monde in St Moritz or calling in, by boat, to the resort of Portofino.

An exceptional range of uniquely tailored deluxe tours, Insight’s Gold tours include 5-star luxury hotels, authentic local restaurants, and leisurely touring with premium included sightseeing.

As always, enjoy full Insight benefits: smaller group sizes, luxury coaches with more legroom, and included sightseeing escorted by an outstanding Insight Tour Director.

According to Marc Kazlauskas , President of Insight Vacations, “This Gold vacation promises to be absolutely outstanding.

The luxury 5 star Hotel San Clemente is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and is set on a private island whose origins date back to the time of La Serenissima.

The historic Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and the Great Hotels of the World.

The luxury on this tour will be unsurpassed. The Playgrounds of Europe promises memories of a lifetime. There is no finer or more stylish tour of Italy and the French Riviera. ”

Insight Gold vacations always include valuable ‘Premium Highlight’ sightseeing worth hundreds of dollars – in fact, every feature on each itinerary is included.

Unique insights include private tours, VIP entrances, preferred seating, door-to-door service, guest lectures with experts, and guided tours with historians and local guides.

What’s more, Insight will surprise and delight you with on-tour ‘flourishes’ such as Welcome Drinks, Club Bon Voyage Gift & Drinks for repeat travelers , and on-coach Insight Tote Bags. You’ll even get a group photo from a scenic spot on tour!

Playgrounds of Europe —12 Days. Perfectly paced from Como’s lakeside lattés to the allure of the Côte d’Azur, you can savor your hotels’ exquisite facilities and warm hospitality with later morning starts.

The heady mix of luxury coach, trains, boat cruises and water taxi only add to the glamour, leaving you plenty of time for the exclusive boutiques of some of Europe’s most fashionable resorts.

Highlights include:

• Milan: See the Gothic Milan Cathedral and La Scala Theatre, with ample time for shopping

• Lake Como: Visit the town of Como, dominated by its marble cathedral. Drive past beautiful villas and resort villages

• St Moritz: Board the panoramic viewing carriages of the Bernina Express for one of Europe’s outstanding train journeys

• Venice: Drift through the canals accompanied by musicians on a gondola serenade; See St. Mark’s Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs. Witness a Venetian glass-blowing demonstration.

• Florence: Marvel at Michelangelo’s original statue of David in the Academy of Fine Arts; see the marble Cathedral, Giotto’s bell tower, the ‘Gates of Paradise’, Piazza Santa Croce and the open-air gallery of Signoria Square

• Tuscany: Travel through the famous Chianti vineyards and taste some of the local wines

• Pisa: See the famous leaning tower and Cathedral

• Portofino: Take a short cruise along the Ligurian coast to the exclusive and elegant village of Portofino

• Monaco: Drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit, walk through the old town to see the Royal Palace and visit the Cathedral.

Prices start at $5325 per person, land only, based on double occupancy .

And book between now and December 1, 2011 and SAVE UP TO $1200 per couple on 2012 European Vacations!

Insight guests enjoy more intimate groups, limited to just 40 passengers, the services of an experienced tour director and the assurance of staying in top selected hotels centrally or scenically located. Travel in style on Insight’s luxury reconfigured coaches with more legroom so the journey is as enjoyable as the destination.

Take advantage of the included sightseeing worth hundreds of dollars, ensuring your holiday budget goes further. With so many included meals, quality hotels and sightseeing experiences, you’ll be astounded at the value of an Insight Vacation.

Insight Vacations has accumulated an international following by providing outstanding service and quality tour packages to the savvy traveler who seeks better accommodations, choices in dining, and smaller group sizes all while staying in the most desirable locations. For over 30 years, Insight Vacations has been the leader in premium escorted tours and cruises to Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, Mexico, Canada and the United States.

For more information, contact Insight Vacations at (714) 937-4990 or visit Insight Vacations at www.insightvacations.com

For Christmas 2011, Monte Carlo’s Hôtel Hermitage will offer a special deal for families, priced from $885 — one night in adjoining rooms, Christmas tea and children’s tea in the afternoon, followed by a Christmas Eve party in the Salle Belle Époque. On Christmas Eve, parents and their children (up to two children under 12) can spend the night in two adjoining rooms and the children’s room will be decorated with a traditional Christmas tree. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the family will be invited to an enchanting “Christmas Tea” in the prestigious Salle Belle Époque, with homemade pastries and delicacies galore. The children will be invited to creative workshops where they can make baubles, trees and stars (from materials that are 100 percent recyclable) before climbing into Father Christmas’s carriage for a trip around the Place du Casino.

The Christmas Eve Dinner will be held in the Salle Belle Époque. During the meal, Father Christmas will slip into the children’s bedrooms and leave the gifts “ordered” by the Hôtel Hermitage for the young clients. The Special “Family Christmas” Deal runs Dec. 24 and 25 and includes accommodation in two connecting rooms at the Hôtel Hermitage, buffet breakfast included, a Christmas tree in the children’s room; gifts for the children ordered by the Hôtel Hermitage; afternoon Christmas “Tea & Snack” at the Belle Epoque room on Dec. 24 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; creative workshops and a carriage ride for the children and Christmas Eve dinner for two adults and two children under 12 years old at the Belle Epoque Room and a “Cercle Monte-Carlo” card, which gives holders free access to the Casino de Monte-Carlo and to the shuttles for transportation in the resort.

All cardholders will benefit from a 50 percent discount on fees at the Monte-Carlo Golf Club and at the Monte-Carlo Country Club as well as free access to the aqua-fitness complex at the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, with its large heated seawater pool, Turkish bath, sauna and cardio training center with panoramic sea view. For more information, visit www.montecarloresort.com

The French LOV Hotel Collection now offers rental of the 197-foot Yogi mega-yacht for cruises through the Mediterranean from May to September and the Caribbean from December through March).

Harbored in Monaco, the yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in six staterooms.

With over 2,624 square feet of living space and 1,640 square feet of outside decks, Yogi was decorated in a contemporary Balinese style combining hard steel with natural oak and teak.

The furnishings are covered in linen, cotton or silk or top-stitched white leather.

The master suite, a 246-square-foot room accessed via private entrance, includes the master bedroom, his and hers bathrooms, a private owner lounge and day area, along with an office and dressing room.

The vessel has a glass-bottom freshwater 13-by-16-foot pool and Jacuzzi.

The main lounge features a theater area.

Allowing direct access to the sea, the onboard Beach Club area boasts a lounge area with TV screen, marble mosaic paneled bathroom, massage room and bar. It also has two Jet-Skis.

Prices start at $484,000 per week in low season and include the hire of the boat and the provision of its 15-person crew.

For more information, visit www.yogiyacht.net

SeaDream Yacht Club’s 112-guest SeaDream I will give its passengers the opportunity to go to the 70th Grand Prix of Monaco 2012. Taking place May 24 to 27, the race is held on a narrow course laid out in the streets of Monaco.

Voyage No. 11221 embarks in Nice, France, on May 26, spends May 27 in Monte Carlo, and then visits St. Tropez, France; Portovenere, Viareggio, Elba and Portofino, Italy, with disembarkation on June 2 in Monte Carlo. Voyage fares start at $4,899 per person.

For more information, call 800-707-4911 or visit

www.SeaDream.com

YPI would like owners wishing to list their super yacht for charter to discuss their position at length with a YPI broker at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show in order to safeguard their asset and benefit fully from it.

YPI is one of the world’s leading full–service yacht brokerage houses and specialist yacht companies, providing comprehensive support and guidance to those engaged in the commissioning of yachts.Super Yacht Sales at Monaco Yacht Show 2011

Chartering out your super yacht not only helps generate return on your initial investment but also helps with maintenance, berthing and crew costs.YPI Brokers – Luxury Yacht Charter

For owners prepared to offer their yachts for charter for the first time or for those considering changing their yacht charter company YPI will be present in Monaco to answer all their questions.

MONACO, — YPI will, as always, be present at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show and would like to invite attending yacht owners to discuss their situation so that they may more fully understand their yacht owners’ needs and ambitions.

“Chartering out your super yacht not only helps generate return on your initial investment but also helps with maintenance, berthing and crew costs. A healthy looking yacht charter history is also an added asset should owners ever choose to sell” says YPI Head of Charter, Fiona Maureso..

“Having the right support and expertise onside in this endeavour is vital, as there are a number of issues and legal pitfalls to avoid in order for this to work effectively. It is in this area that we wish to inform our yacht owners more fully and, in turn, gain from them an understanding of what they’d like to achieve.”

YPI firmly believes that to make a luxury yacht charter visible on the market, maximising its charter potential through effective marketing is key. Place a yacht in the hands of a capable yacht management company such as YPI and it will be able to utilise a whole host of marketing tools such as well positioned websites, brochures and mail-outs in order to boost the yacht’s visibility to potential charterers.

A YPI broker managing a super yacht for charter will have a plethora of contacts and listings at their disposal and will show a willingness to go that extra mile to secure a booking.

Once chartered a yacht must ensure it is up to date on all legally required documentation and safety checks. Issues arise if a yacht doesn’t meet certain safety standards or have the correct paperwork to make it seaworthy. With regulations changing from country to country, the YPI Charter team will frequently work with the specialists in YPI Yacht Management to ensure all paperwork is in order prior to sailing.

For owners prepared to offer their yachts for charter for the first time or for those considering changing their yacht charter company YPI will be present in Monaco to answer all their questions.

Yachting Partners International (the YPI Group) is a yacht charter broker and part of the Barry Rogliano Salles Shipbroking Group (BRS). Renowned for its integrity, considerable industry experience and for getting results, YPI has accumulated vast experience in the fields of design, yacht refitting, yacht management, yacht crew placement, crewed yacht charter, super yacht charter, private yacht charter, luxury yacht charter and super yacht sales for some of the most demanding clients all over the world. For further details regarding yacht management or for a more general enquiry please contact us by e-mail at webmaster@ypigroup.com , log on to: www.ypigroup.com  or call +377 99 99 97 97.