EURO CITY BREAK

Monaco is a paradox wrapped in luxury. It is the second-smallest country in the world yet it casts a shadow of influence that rivals nations a thousand times its size. To arrive in the Principality is to step into a world where the streets are cleaner than your kitchen floor and where the police drive cars most people only see in magazines. It is a place of vertical ambition with skyscrapers clinging to the limestone cliffs of the Maritime Alps as they plunge dramatically int

We all dream of that perfect weekend away where money is no object and the only thing on the agenda is pure indulgence. Whether you are celebrating a lottery win or just want to see how the other half lives, Europe is home to some of the most extravagant hotels on the planet. I spent some time browsing the Expedia website to find the hotels that come with the highest price tags for a weekend stay. These properties are not just places to sleep. They are palaces of fine dining