THREE weeks ago I returned to Europe to explore the Royal and Imperial elements of Monaco and Vienna, tracing the footsteps of the Grimaldi and Hapsburg empires. Did I find my prince? No. But I did discover that despite all of the bleak news coming out of Europe in recent times – Brexit; the Greek Financial Crisis; the Refugee dilemma – old, stately Europe still exists. And it’s a Europe laced in luxury. Today’s photo blog pays homage to European elegance.
1. The sweets were sweet
The world-famous Sacher Tortes
Hotel Sacher spoils its guests with its hand-made chocolate cakes
2. And the suites were sweet
My elegant mint suite at the Hotel Sacher, Vienna
It was French chic in Monaco’s Hotel Metropole
3. The summer flowers were in full bloom
Marketplace Vienna
Marketplace Monaco
4. The berries were bright and brilliant
Marketplace Vienna
And also berry nice in this Monaco marketplace
5. You don’t have to be in Italy to stumble across a vibrant Vespa or two
Early evening in Vienna
This red ride sparkled in the Vienna summer sunshine
6. The watering holes were cool and varied
Wine and sausages before the Vienna Opera
Monaco’s Hotel Metropole pool was an oasis
7. And there’s nothing like arriving in style
Monacair flew me to the Hotel Metropole in Monaco, seven minutes of heaven across the ocean
Monaco’s Metropole Hotel has the cutest convertible
The Global Goddess travelled to Europe Business Class courtesy of Emirates – http://www.emirates.com and stayed in Vienna as a guest of the Austrian National Tourist Office – http://www.austria.info/au and in Monaco as a guest of the Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Authority – http://www.visitmonaco.com
