Preparing for Monte Carlo: Tips & Hints

1. Tourists are better not to travel in autumn. It’s raining heavily on this time of a year, so weather can disrupt the excursion seriously.

2. The majority of tourists visit the resort during the period from April to September, so if you plan to come here on this period, you should take care of bookings beforehand.

3. Travelers are advised to avoid drinking tap water. It is not dangerous for health, but it may negatively affect your well-being during the period of acclimatization.

4. Tips in the local restaurants are usually 10 - 15% of the total bill. As a rule, in large establishments tips are automatically included in the bill.

5. Fans of shopping should visit such designer shops as Hermes, Dior, Chanel and Cartier. The embankment area is the best place for buying souvenirs as the majority of souvenir shops are located there.

6. Casinos of Monte Carlo are simply stunning, so not only fans of gaming, but also art lovers are recommended to visit them. Its halls are decorated with beautiful frescoes and sculptures, which are certainly worth to be seen by all guests of the city.

7. Only persons aged 21 years and older can attend casinos. Young people should take a passport in order to avoid misunderstandings.

8. When you plan your travel to Monte Carlo, do not forget to take a phrase book with you. The locals are very friendly to visitors, who try to communicate using their native language.

9. Shopping fans should visit «degriffes» shops. They sell branded clothing of past seasons, which has not been sold-out in major shopping complexes. Despite the fact that the products sold here usually do not match latest fashion trends, the quality of clothes deserves the highest praise.

10. While going to a prestigious restaurant, you should choose the right outfit. Sloppily or too informally dressed visitors may be considered rude and uneducated.

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Monte Carlo sightseeing
Best restaurants and cuisine
Monte Carlo attractions and leisure
Monte Carlo cityguide
Photogallery of Monte Carlo