by NR INDRAN / INT

If you want to go a yacht vacation then one of the places you must visit is Monaco. Synonymous with the annual Grand Prix, the casinos and the decadent indulgence of living that comes with any hi-end haven, Monaco is a hub of wealth and glamour. Monaco is one of harbors most of us have dreamed about relaxing on the aft deck of a luxury yacht. The (22nd) 2012 Monaco Yacht Show is to be held from Wednesday the19th to Saturday the 22nd of September 2012 (Open from 10am to 6.30pm) and the event is promising to be bigger and better with more luxury superyachts (for charter and sale), designers and yacht builders exhibiting than ever.

Think of Monaco and you think of wealth and flashy, 24-carat millionaires. The annual Yacht Show at Port Hercule is the perfect way to draw those rich folks out of the casinos and into the harbour! The Monaco Yacht Show is the superyacht industry’s most prestigious event and it represents a must-attend event for builders, designers, brokers, equipment manufacturers, luxury goods firms and yacht buyers. More than 250 companies display their wares to some 15,000 visitors at Monaco’s Yacht Show. As well as admiring the boats’ aerodynamic curves from the exterior, visitors can climb aboard and sample life on one of this luxury, leather-upholstered pleasure cruisers. The Show is the only one worldwide which is exclusively devoted to superyachts for sale and is the largest floating luxury yacht display in Europe of super and megayachts.

The Monaco Yacht Show started off as a superyacht broker oriented show in 1991. Since then over the last 15 years it has evolved considerably, benefiting from tremendous growth in the international yachting industry. Monaco is also perfectly placed in the heart of the Mediterranean and now with one of the largest luxury yacht harbours worldwide. The Monaco Yacht Show also has the great privilege of having H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco as its patron who provides a great deal of ongoing support.

The Monaco Yacht Show presents the greatest showcase of luxury yachting in the world. At the Monaco Yacht Show 2012,there will be over 100 super-yachts ranging from 25 to 90m in length and over 500 exhibitors waiting to build you the yacht of your dreams. One will have the unique opportunity to meet the top managers of leading international superyacht companies directly, or discover products with all the latest technologies and luxury services in yachting-related activities.

Exhibitors include 82 shipyards, 25 yacht brokers, 45 naval architects & interior designers, 196 equipment manufacturers, 73 luxury yacht service providers, 17 luxury brands, 13 yacht tender companies, 12 federations and 27 magazines. Also the world’s top 15 customised super yacht builders will be at the show.
Key Super Yacht Manufacturers at the show include: OceAnco, Lurssen, Feadship, Azimut, Benetti, Dubois, Alloy Yachts, Canados, Couach, ISA, Jongert, Perini Navi, Pershing, Riva, Rodriquez, Royal Denship, Sensation, Sunreef, Sunseeker, Ferretti, Heesen, Holland Jachtbouw, Trinity,  Abeking & Rasmussen and Wally, to name a few.

For those of you looking beyond yachts – private jets and helicopters, luxury goods and accessories are also available on demand. Ask and it will be yours.

Monaco is one of the world’s most desirable destinations with over 300 days of sunshine a year and mild temperatures, it celebrates with enthusiasm the arts, culture, sumptuous cuisine, spas, beautiful surroundings, spectacular landscapes and high-adrenaline activities like the Formula One Grand Prix, casino gaming, land and water sports and exciting nightlife.

Tourists will be more than happy enjoying luxurious accommodation, family restaurants and exceptional landscape in Monte Carlo. This charming destination adds that magnificence experience to your holiday which everyone dreams for. The place is gorgeously clean, the hotels are a marvel, the people are beautiful and the food is delicious. There are wonderful restaurants, shops, attractions, coast, nightlife, sports facilities and culture all within walking distance. You can have a fulfilling romantic experience with the world class spas, set in gorgeous surroundings and offering a variety of therapies and treatments from around the world.

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