A small country located on the azure Mediterranean Sea, sandwiched between the French Riviera and Italy, Monaco is no stranger to fame and attention. I recently visited Monaco, my fifth visit, and found it even more alluring than the times before.
Of course I had experienced so much of what it has to offer on trips prior, but, what never ceases to amaze me about such a small place is its ability to consistently offer new experiences to its visitors keeping time spent here as fresh and exciting as before. I walked away feeling wowed by what I experienced over three days, and excited to pop-in again next time the opportunity arises. Blade is my absolute favorite way to get from the airport to Monaco because of the drama and efficiency.
Of course, one can land and simply take a taxi or Uber along the coast for roughly 45 minutes to reach Monaco, but, helicopter is a bit more glamorous. Checking-in to the Blade counter is easy-breezy and passengers are usually led into a private lounge at Nice Airport.
Tropez or Marseille. We were brought right to the door of our flying chariot, a beautiful and new Blade-branded helicopter that flew us in just 7 minutes over the sparkling waters, along the coastline, and safely into the Monaco heliport.
The views are unreal and the photo opportunities, endless. Once I landed in Monaco, a Blade representative met us at the helicopter door and escorted us into the lovely lounge where passports are processed, and refreshments served. You can literally get anywhere by foot within 15 minutes and the hotel is the perfect combination of luxury with a casual flair that makes staying here an elevated experience, but one where you can let your hair down and relax a bit. Inside, the hotel offers gorgeous rooms, many with views of the sea and marina, as well as direct access to the stunning Thermes Marins Spa through a long corridor.
