Nights 1 & 2: Fairmont Monte Carlo Monte-Carlo, Monaco Set beside the sea in the center of the Principality of Monaco, the impressive Fairmont Monte-Carlo offers a beautiful and convenient location. With its 619 guest rooms, three restaurants and three bars / cafés, it is among the largest hotels in Europe. Pleasant diversions await at the rooftop outdoor swimming pool and adjacent fully equipped Fitness Center. Choose the Mediterranean cuisine offered by Le Pistou, dine on fresh seafood at Le Café de la Mer or indulge your inner Gaucho at L’Argentin. The readers of Travel + Leisure rank the Fairmont Monte-Carlo among the 500 best hotels in the world.
Nights 3 – 9: Aboard Regent Seven Seas Navigator Cruising the Mediterranean Sea The elegant Regent Seven Seas Navigator offers her 490 guests an unusual level of luxury and among the highest space and service ratios in the cruise industry. She boasts spacious all-suite, all-ocean-view accommodations, with stylish marble-lined bathrooms containing separate shower and full bath. From her superb cuisine to her most attentive staff, the cruise experience aboard the Navigator is unequaled. Delightful diversions found aboard include the soothing services of the Carita Spa or a workout in the state-of-the-art Fitness Center; attend a fascinating lecture or taking part in an art auction; sharpen your game with the onboard certified Bridge Master or perfect your golf swing; or just relax beside the swimming pool. Dining venues include the elegant Compass Rose Restaurant, the intimate Portofino Grill, and the relaxed Pool Grill. Evenings have a special sparkle aboard the Navigator. Enjoy a spectacular show in the Seven Seas Lounge; a variety of intimate bars and lounges invite lingering over a libation; and Lady Luck awaits in the Casino.
*Aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager Cruising the Mediterranean Sea The Regent Seven Seas Voyager is an elegant all-suite, all-balcony vessel of spacious, gracious proportions. Guest suites are spacious and beautifully appointed with such amenities as fluffy cotton robes, a refrigerator and a complimentary in-suite bar set-up that is stocked upon embarkation, a personal safe, flat screen TV and a CD / DVD player. Lovely public rooms include lounges, a large theatre that can accommodate all passengers simultaneously during enjoyable shows and interesting lectures, a casino and a luxurious spa. There are four separate restaurants from which to choose and guests appreciate the relaxed single, open-seating dining. Leisure time facilities include a swimming pool, a library, a golf simulator and more. The guest-to-crew ratio is an excellent 1.16, with a crew of 447 serving just 700 guests. The readers of Travel + Leisure view Regent Seven Seas Cruises as among the ten best large-ship cruise lines in the world and Condé Nast Traveler ranks the Seven Seas Voyager among the “best of the best” in the areas of dining and service. *The May 17, 2007 departure will sail aboard the Regent Seven Seas Voyager.
Night 10 & 11: Hilton Athens Athens, Greece The Hilton Athens is situated in the heart of this ancient city and offers lovely views of the Acropolis from its public areas. Spacious guestrooms feature high-speed Internet and private balconies, and the hotel boasts three swimming pools and the Sports Academy Spa offering a range of fitness equipment. Visit the rooftop Galaxy Bar to enjoy the view of the Acropolis while sipping your favorite cocktail.