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Héli Air Monaco to introduce electric aircraft on Riviera routes
The operator has signed an agreement for Vertical Aerospace’s Valo eVTOL, targeting zero-emission flights between Monaco, Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez from 2028.
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Monaco’s Rampoldi launches “culinary sanctuary” in New York with great fanfare
Three quarters of a century on from its grand opening in the heart of the Principality, the iconic Rampoldi restaurant has spread its wings and opened a brand-new eatery in New York.
Qantas announces epic “ultra-long-haul” flight from Perth to Paris from next year
Taking over 17 hours and with tickets starting at €1,120 for the roundtrip, Qantas Airlines’ new non-stop flight from Perth to Paris will get going just before the 2024 Olympics.
France retains title as the world’s favourite place to go on holiday
Almost 80 million people visited France in 2022, making it the most popular international tourism destination in the world and bringing in a staggering €58 billion in revenue.
A guide to the luxury shopping boulevards and avenues of the Riviera
From the Avenue de Verdun in Nice to the flashiest street in Saint Tropez, the Côte d’Azur boasts a wealth of high-end shopping destinations. Here is a guide to some of the very best.
Passenger fury as Monaco train station elevators out of service
Commuters using the Monte-Carlo train station are encountering an unexpected obstacle in their daily routines. The six elevators that typically provide easy access from the station to the Boulevard...
‘Leading Hotel in Monaco’ prize amongst four impressive new awards for the Hôtel Métropole
From a near-perfect score in the Condé Nast Reader’s Choice Awards to being crowned “Best Spa in Monaco”, here's everything you need to know about the new accolades won by the Hôtel...