TOUR OF EUROPE: French Riviera and Monaco

Antibes is the place where we stayed in the French Riveria, aka more days for peace and relaxation! Our first day we  found the beach and along the way passed by a neat road with bars and restaurants galore.  We ended up going back to that road that same night and to our surprise we just happened to be there for the Summer Solstice celebration! So many locals just out enjoying live music, good drinks and perfect weather! We stopped at a few places before finding a band that we liked and that's where we stayed for the remainder of the night! Such a fun time! 

Awesome Thai food

They need these in America.

The next day we went to the beach for a bit before heading back tot he hotel to get ready for our night in Monaco! Eek! So I've always wanted to go to Monaco and I was super excited about getting dolled up for a night in Monte Carlo! We hopped on a train and within 45 minutes we were in Monaco! AKA the second smallest country in the world, after Vatican City! (which we also visited on this trip) We made our way to the restaurant where we enjoyed dinner, dessert, and of course more wine.  And shortly after we headed towards the Casino, but before going inside we made our way to a rooftop terrace where we enjoyed a few mixed drinks and some wonderful Prosecco! Talk about the royal treatment! We took so many photos on that rooftop, you could definitely tell we were tourists. Oh well. But we also enjoyed the sunset over Monaco, before we wrapped it all up and headed to the world famous Monte Carlo Casino!  
Now I love to gamble, and I love to play roulette! So naturally I was planning on spending a little at the casino.  Because when else would I be able to say I gambled at that casino! Anyways after some switching between the tables and the slot machines I won back some of what I initially spent,So hey not a total loss! Totally worth it though!

Hotel de Paris

The Grimaldi's bought me this Prosecco 

Monte Carlo Casino

TIPS:

• Enjoy Antibes and relax!
• Drink a desperado! It's tequila + beer in one! I know..... It's delicious and NOT found in the USA
• Go for a run in the street of the town, I did it and it was a great way to sightsee while trying to be somewhat active!
• Gamble at least a little in the Casino! Even if you are not a gambler or have no idea what you are doing, just try it! Because when else are you planning on going back to Monte Carlo??

HOTEL:

• Pros:
• Two person rooms, so that was nice.
• Nice staff
• Good breakfast
• Not to far from the beach and train station
• Cons:
• I can't really think of any.