Virtuoso Life - January/February 2009 - (Page 25) PASSPORT BON VOYAGE, 34 SUITE TALK, 36 CITY TO GO, 38 VANITY CASE, 40 DESTINATIONS, TRENDS, CULTURE, AND STYLE Curbside check-in: Michael Schumacher hugs the Hôtel de Paris during practice for the Monaco Grand Prix. VLADIMIR RYS/GETTY IMAGES PHOTO CREDIT FAST–TRACKED Speed meets society at the annual Monaco Grand Prix‚ in which Formula One drivers navigate Monte Carlo’s twisting road course in pursuit of racing’s most prestigious title. Roadtrips offers behind-the-scenes access to the festivities during five days that include a champagne reception in the royal palace’s Napoleon Museum‚ an exclusive prerace fashion show and party hosted by Prince Albert of Monaco and contending drivers‚ and catered viewing of the race from the Hôtel de Paris’ garden terrace. Between track events‚ travelers can zip to St-Paul-de-Vence or pop over for screenings at the Cannes International Film Festival. Departure: May 21‚ 2009; from $20,350. BY ELAINE GLUSAC J A N U A RY | F E B R U A RY 2 0 0 9 25
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