Monaco is one of the most exclusive and aristocratic destinations on the planet. This distinguished principality is home and haven to royalty and nobility, as well as a powerful group of HNW individuals, thanks to a tax structure designed to benefit locals. The density of wealth in this small but mighty destination is among the highest in the world; some of the most high-calibre and exclusive events take place there each year, and the level of opportunity and security in this gorgeous location is second to none. Monaco is also highly valuable as a gateway, rather than a destination: a gateway into the magical, exotic Mediterranean.
There are many ways to make a distinguished entry into the Mediterranean region, of course, but none have quite the level of eclat that Monaco has cultivated. So why choose this door into the lands and seas that make up the Mediterranean? Let’s find out.
Why Choose Monaco As A Mediterranean Entry Point?
1. HNW Friendly Infrastructure
The concentration of wealth in and passing through Monaco makes it a destination or stop that can easily cater to super HNW individuals and their needs. The infrastructure in Monaco is set up to cater to billionaires and royalty, so no corners have been cut or steps skipped in planning and implementing it, particularly as it relates to luxury travel. Private jet charter planes and helicopters are a daily sight, with private airstrips, airports, and helipads rarely empty. The hotels and private homes are managed with impeccable taste and complete privacy in mind. The tailors, luxury, and boutique brands stock and offer garments and gowns for the most refined tastes and events. The lifestyle is the best of the best; who wouldn’t wish to experience this elevated level of living?
2. Setting A Refined Tone
That elevated lifestyle in Monaco will set the tone for your travels in the Mediterranean, and it is second to none. As the saying goes, “begin as you mean to go on”, and beginning in Monaco means allowing yourself all the luxuries that the upper echelons have to offer you. Traveling from Monaco makes you part of an elite minority who get to enjoy the cream of the crop in every aspect of their travels, and offers views and experiences like no other.
3. Access to Exclusive Riviera Enclaves
Traveling from Monaco doesn’t just give you well-placed access to the entire Mediterranean but also provides access to some exclusive locations most comfortably accessed from this entry point.
- Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche-sur-Mer offer discreet villas for getting away from it all while wrapped in luxury.
- Cannes is accessible from Monaco year-round, but the ease of travel from Monaco during times like the Film Festival is unparalleled.
- Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Èze are excellent stops or destinations for those wishing to see themselves in an old-money, opulent style.
- Saint-Tropez is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Monaco by helicopter or yacht, giving you direct access without crawling along the slim, albeit beautiful, mountain and beach roads in the area.
Monaco is not only a destination of the highest order, but also a connector of sea, sky, and land in a way few other places are.
4. Privacy and Seclusion
Thanks to the calibre of individuals who visit, pass through, and spend time in Monaco, both privacy and security are baked into the locale in a very real and effective way. Royalty and nobility, famous film stars, billionaires and millionaires, families built on generational wealth, and tech magnates make their homes and holiday here. They require a level of privacy and seclusion that allows them to live their lives and enjoy themselves away from the maddening crowds: the private security firms, the discretion offered by hotels and concierge services and the unspoken law of “keep it to yourself” that flourishes in Monaco all make for a comfortable and enjoyable experience even if your face is known all over the world.
5. An Elite Social Calendar
Monaco itself has one of the most exciting, entertaining, and star-studded social calendars anywhere on earth, and even passing through Monaco on your way into the Mediterranean is an instant connector to both this calendar and the one maintained by the Mediterranean’s elite. The seasonal yacht shows, overflow events around the Cannes Film Festival, and Grand Prix events are just the beginning.
6. Calm Before the Storm
As gorgeous as the Mediterranean is, it’s a beloved destination for travellers from all over the world, and its overall level of tourist traffic is among the highest, especially during high season. The consistently reserved enjoyment and calm maintained in Monaco, even during its busiest times, is an excellent way to begin a riotously colourful, stimulating, and enriching trip through the Mediterranean: a deep breath before the plunge into the cultures, sights, and experiences awaiting you.
A Monégasque Entrance
Take your time and move through your entrance to the Mediterranean in a way that you’ll never forget. Glamorous Monaco is the ultimate gateway to the Mediterranean’s magic.
