Nights 1 & 2: Fairmont Monte Carlo Monte-Carlo, Monaco Set beside the sea in the center of the Principality of Monaco, the impressive Fairmont Monte-Carlo offers a both beautiful and convenient location. With its 619 guest rooms, three restaurants and three bars / cafés, it is among the largest hotels in Europe. It is truly an island unto itself situated in the most exclusive place on earth. Pleasant diversions await at the rooftop outdoor swimming pool and adjacent fully equipped Fitness Center. Choose the Mediterranean cuisine offered by Le Pistou, dine on the freshest seafood at Le Café de la Mer or indulge your inner gaucho at L’Argentin. The readers of Travel + Leisure rank the Fairmont Monte-Carlo among the 500 best hotels in the world.
Nights 3 – 9: Aboard Le Ponant Cruising the Mediterranean Sea The graceful Le Ponant carries just 60 fortunate Tauck guests, with 30 French crew members to look after them in splendid style, under her lovely white sails as she calls at fascinating ports where big ships can’t go. Her well-designed interior beautifully blends the sleek lines of her 290-ft. hull with gracious and stylish décor. On her four decks, you’ll find a spacious sun deck, a panoramic and a gourmet restaurant, indoor and outdoor lounges, a nightclub, a library, a boutique and a water sports platform. Cozy, comfortable cabins feature private baths, personal safes, a multi-channel music system, individual climate control and a mini-bar.
Nights 10 & 11: Le Méridien Barcelona Barcelona, Spain Located in the very center of Barcelona on the world-famous Las Ramblas, Le Méridien Barcelona is convenient to many of the city’s most intriguing sights. Long a favorite of celebrities, a newly redone and fully equipped fitness center and an Internet center are available for guests’ use. Le Patio restaurant evokes the atmosphere of a peaceful Catalan patio and offers Mediterranean-style cuisine.