Monaco is an independent micro state on France’s Mediterranean coastline known for its glitzy casinos, yacht-lined harbour and prestigious Grand Prix motor race, which runs through Monaco’s streets once a year. Monte Carlo, its major district, has an elegant belle époque casino complex, ornate opera house and deluxe hotels, boutiques, nightclubs and French and Italian restaurants.

Besides the Formula 1 Grand-Prix spectacle, James Stewart, Grace Kelly and it’s royalty, Monaco is first and foremost known for being the world’s No. 1 tax heaven. A short visit is sufficient to experience first hand, the fast and the ridiculous … pretenders don’t stop for Monaco.