As a stunning 140 ft. yacht that provides guests with the company of over 200 others who share similar interests and lifestyles, My Yacht Monaco is equipped with a variety of enjoyable hospitality and entertainment options available during and after the race. It’s upper, lower and main deck areas feature different services and spaces to explore and take advantage of, including fine dining areas, a Jacuzzi, hosted bars and a dance floor. To soak in all the festivities of the Monaco Grand Prix, guests usually plan for a stay from Thursday to Tuesday.

Regular attendees of My Yacht Monaco and local Monégasque residents are familiar with the exciting annual social calendar during the Grand Prix, says Frankl. She adds that My Yacht F1’s parties are great opportunities to rub elbows with esteemed guests and have a great time. “This year’s party in Monaco had over 500 people onboard throughout the evening and we were at capacity all evening, mostly because people simply wouldn’t leave!”

My Yacht Monaco was able to arrange for its guests to take a “hot lap” around the Grand Prix circuit in partner Spyker’s C8 Aileron supercar, a limited edition, hand-built masterpiece that retails at around US$250,000. “Select guests had the privilege to experience the thrill of actually being driven around the Monaco Grand Prix circuit at high speeds by a test driver in-between all the racing action. Plus, guests got a guided tour of the pit lane and Ferrari team. To say they came out smiling and thrilled would be an understatement,” says Frankl of this year’s event, which took place May 13 – 16. www.myyachtf1.com

My Yacht F1 presents its unique Grand Prix experience to the Middle East in Abu Dhabi from Nov. 12 to 14, 2010.

The Chedi, Oman
This five-star jewel, located in Muscat, Oman is pleasantly placed on the immaculate Boushar Beachfront. With access to a private beach, large clear pools with an impressive view of the Arabian Sea from the cabanas and tennis courts, fun and leisure are both at your fingertips. With the option of cosying up in the Serai Room, the Chedi Deluxe Room, the Chedi Deluxe Club Room or one of the Chedi Club Suites, you will be treated to a luxurious bed and surrounded by trendy, striking décor. www.destoman.com/chedi.htm

Hotel De Paris, Monaco
Set your bags down and prepare for the royal treatment as you enter this legendary palace. The Hotel De Paris in Monaco is more than just a place to sleep while you’re in town. It boasts 182 rooms, 74 suites and junior suites. The Presidential Suite is decorated with marvelous furniture and offers astounding views. en.hoteldeparismontecarlo.com

Evian Royal Resort, France
Stay in a dazzling realm of fine entertainment and relaxation. Sprawling across 47 acres, the Evian Royal Resort is located in the heart of France’s Evian-les-Bains. Its renowed, grand Edwardian-style hotel, with a view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, is equipped with five restaurants and chic lounges for fun outings and vast terraces, as well as the Spa Evian Source and the Form and Relaxation Centre to kiss your stresses goodbye. en.evianroyal.com

Hotel Le St-James, Montreal
At a glance, you’ll never have guessed that this fine hotel just a few blocks from the Notre-Dame Basilica was once a 19th-century bank building. Flooding with the feel of a classy and sophisticated chateâu, you’ll be whisked away into an oasis of tranquility and harmony. A must-see here is the underground spa that was once one side of the former bank vault. www.hotellestjames.com

Le Macassar, France
Ranked as one of the top 10 inns and B&Bs in Europe in the 2008 Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Awards, Le Macassar is definitely a place where memories will be made. Take advantage of this unique fusion of comfort and impeccable service that a small hotel would provide, combined with the warmth and discretion of a private home. www.lemacassar.com

Hotel de Charme, France
Whether you have chosen this destination for a honeymoon or just for an exciting getaway from your everyday life, this hotel has a charming presence and experience awaiting you. Tucked away in an enchanting area among walnut trees and roses in Paris, you’ll experience a quiet, countryside ambience accented by modern, luxurious amenities. www.guidesdecharme.com

Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo
Towering high in the sky on the French Riviera, this luxury stay location looks more like a gorgeous home than a hotel. Each of its beautifully lit rooms emit rays of modernity and comfort, while spa treatments, including hot stone massages and gourmet dining options, are truly a breath of extravagance.
www.metropole.com/en

Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai
Submerge yourself deep into this eloquent and serene sanctuary, surrounded by breathtaking sand dunes, the desert and Dubai’s rich heritage and history. With a selection of 42 lavish individual suites on this resort, which is encompassed by an abundance of stunning handcrafted artwork and an isolated, invigorating, signature Timeless Spa, you’ll be basking in paradise. www.emirateshotelsresorts.com/al-maha/en

The boutique yachting company, originally founded in Monaco, offers yacht brokerage, construction consulting, and chartering for a seafaring sweet life. It recently opened its doors in Fort Lauderdale to service and support prestigious clients in the Americas. “We will put them on their dream yacht and ensure that every one of their indulgences is catered to,” says managing partner and yacht captain Neil Emmott. “We take the time to do a thorough interview, establish what their preferences are, and make sure that’s perfectly matched by the vessel we put them on.” Since its beginning, Yachtzoo has dazzled its clientele, – including businesspeople, celebrities, and royalty – by earning the company a cosecutive list of seagoing straight-As.

Even landlubbers would melt with tranquil ease aboard any of Yachtzoo’s luxurious ships. “I would probably say the cherry on the cake is a boat called Sweet Pea,” Emmott says. “It’s got an exceptional pedigree from the shipyard that it comes from,” he says about Feadship, a manufacturer that’s become synonymous with prestige and quality in the boating world. The 165-foot-long yacht can accommodate 12 guests, 10 crew, and is outfitted with an outdoor hot tub, restaurant-style kitchen, and a series of lavishly decorated full-size cabins.

But what really sweetens the Yachtzoo experience is a treasure chest full of posh services, planned and executed with precision. Guests can savour whatever their minds can fathom, since the on-board executive chef will prepare any delicacy known to man. “You get it when you want it, exactly how you like it,” Emmott says. “And if your preferences are spot-on, you get the exact bottle of wine at the specific temperature with whatever meal you choose.” The company will also bring aboard bands, and famous entertainers organize festival excursions, locate seaside biking trails, and host themed evenings like a full-scale murder mystery. For an added touch, stopping off at an uninhabited island can be arranged. “We’ll set up the beach for a picnic and a game of volleyball or a romantic candlelight dinner.”

For adventurers seeking an extravagant marine escape, the sky is the limit. Yachtzoo takes its guests to the depths and beyond, scouting places like Costa Smeralda, the Galápagos Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef, adding to a sensationally unexplored experience. “There’s something so magical about being on these boats,” Emmott says. “Seeing people really realize their hopes for a vacation onboard a yacht is the sweetest part to me.”

T: 954.767.1035
www.yacht-zoo.com