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Europe – to plane, train or helicopter?

Helicopter

Well firstly whenever it’s an option take a helicopter.

It is the best way I know to travel.

Up in the air but close to the environment, a helicopter gives you an intimate connection with your surroundings.

I usually take the helicopter from Nice to Monaco and it is a 7 minute trip of a life time.

Or several life times if you travel there a lot. I use Heli Air Monaco but Monaco Air also as good.

Planes

Planes in Europe are easy, from budget to first class. Depending on where you want to go and how quickly you need to be there,  a plane makes great sense, especially if traveling across 2-3 countries.

There are many discounted websites to purchase tickets from, try www.skyscanner.com, www.webjet.com,  or www.Iknowthepilot.com

Trains

Ocaissionally catching a train will be quicker than a plane. But more importantly I find them quite convenient. You need to work out the time lag from getting to the airport, the check in procedure, boarding, the hassle of waiting for your bag to off load then getting to your hotel. Sometimes trains are more direct and quicker.

Today I have decided to take the train from Zurich to Rome as it is only 6 hours, and uses the fast train system. The scenery along the way is pretty and overall it is less stressful than catching a plane. It is actually cheaper than flying and I worked out it was about the same time, once you check in with an airline, flying, and disembarking. 

Weigh things up and you will often find in Europe a train is a better way to travel.

And remember, whenever helicopter is an option, take it!

Flying a helicopter into Monte Carlo – the best!

Definitely one of those moments in my life when I thought ” I have made it!”  is when I caught a helicopter into Monaco.

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This is the company I flew with Heli Air Monaco.

Funny, as with most things in life, experiencing these things are only ever a belief away.

So I have (for most of my life) asked the questions like “why not?”

 

Helicopter Monaco
Catching a helicopter to Monaco is the only way

Why not fly a helicopter into Monte Carlo? It is quick (only seven minutes), it is the same as a taxi (approx 130 pounds) and is way sexier.

I loved it.

From arriving in Nice (customs are really friendly in Nice which is a pleasant change) it is about thirty minutes until your door step in Monte Carlo.

Disembark, easy luggage collect, and taken to the helicopter. On you jump, and disembark in Monte Carlo.

Monaco is surreal.

Boasting some of the world’s most expensive and glamourous coast line it is nothing short of stunning and breathe taking.

I always pretend to be Grace Kelly’s when I arrive in Monaco. It’s like a European Hollywood but with style (sorry down town LA).

The province of Monaco wrapped by France on one side and Italy on the other. Stretching deep into the sky is a monolith known as The Rock of Monaco. It is spectacular and I am sure many lose themselves in the imagination, just like me when they visit there.

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The beautiful face of The Rock of Monaco

I imagine that anything and everything is possible.

I am sure I change the way I walk, the way I talk and the poise I bring to the day. I really step it up and love the slinky walks and smiles. I pretend to be a local  Monegasque and I love it. I feel I am.

There is a lot to do in Monaco and some world known events such as The Monaco Grand Prix (in May every year) and the Monaco Boat Show (something I love attending).

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Helicopters on boats in Ports De Monaco

Outside of those events there are a wonderful range of concerts, football matches, operas and the like. In fact Monaco is a very social country that comes to life at night.