PHOTO: Grave of Princess Grace of Monaco in Saint Nicholas Cathedral

Grave of Princess Grace of Monaco

The grave of Princess Grace of Monaco sits side by side with that of her husband, Prince Rainier, in Saint Nicholas Cathedral. Most Americans better remember her as the popular actress, Grace Kelly. During the 1950’s Kelly appeared in numerous New York City theatrical productions, more than 40 episodes of live drama productions, and in … Read more

PHOTO: Monte Carlo Casino in the Principality of Monaco

Casino of Monte Carlo in Monaco is open to all but citizens of the tiny country

Most guests visit Monte Carlo Casino for the non-stop action on its 100,000 square foot gaming floor. Players can choose from Blackjack, Baccarat, Craps, slots, poker, Roulette, Big Six Wheel, Caribbean Stud, Three-Card Poker, Pai Gow Poker, and Let It Ride. High-flyers can take bigger risks in the high-limit gaming areas. However, the facility is … Read more

Visiting Andorra – Good Things Come in Little Packages

Gorgeous mountain views from the outside deck of INÚU at Caldea Spa in Andorra

Visiting Andorra had eluded me during my previous European travels. Tucked into the Pyrenees Mountains on the border between France and Spain, this tiny country has no airport and no international train service. Other than driving, the only way to get to Andorra is by bus from Barcelona and Girona in Spain, or Toulouse, France. … Read more

PHOTO: Striking Glass Spire of the Caldea Spa in Andorra

Glass spire of the Caldea Spa in Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra, dominates the city skyline

The glass spire of Caldea Spa dominates the skyline of Escaldes-Engordany, neighbor to Andorra’s capital city of Andorra la Vella. With more than 460,000 square feet of space, Caldea is said to be the largest spa in Europe. Completed in 1994, the 262-foot high glass building is also the tallest building in Andorra. The facility … Read more