Enjoy high glamour at the Grand Prix

The glitz and glamour of Formula One are unrivalled in the sporting world and luxury sports operator ITC Sports is able to tailor-make packages for all of the Grand Prix in the race calendar, from March to October, including fabulous destinations such as Budapest, Valencia and Singapore.

The traditional May weekend in Monaco is one of the highlights of the social calendar and, after several years specialising in cruise-based holidays, ITC Sports is delighted to offer a land-based package in 2008 for those preferring to stay ashore. Combining a stay at one of Monaco’s most famous hotels with the finest hospitality and prime viewing options, guests are guaranteed an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy this fabulously glamorous event in the utmost luxury.

After being whisked away from the airport by private luxury car, guests will arrive at the five star Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort. Comprising four acres of manicured gardens and luxury on the water’s edge, the hotel is situated at the heart of the Monaco action and boasts a variety of stylish restaurants, gorgeous spa, prestigious nightclub, glamorous casinos and beautiful lagoon-style swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sun terraces.

Monaco on Race Day is really something to behold, with flags and banners everywhere, excited crowds thronging to the best vantage points and the unmistakable sound of F1 engines reverberating through the streets as they’re tuned up for the main event, the Monaco Grand Prix. Prime viewing spots are in short supply but guests are assured unsurpassable memories of their weekend if they choose to watch from the fabulous Ermanno Palace hospitality facility.

The Ermanno Palace Apartments are superbly situated on the first corner of the circuit at St Devote. The wrap-around balconies provide unrivalled access to the sights and sounds of almost half the circuit. With this exceptional panoramic viewing you can watch the cars accelerate from the start/finish line, stream around the corner at St Devote and roar away up the hill before disappearing into Casino Square.

Keep up with the action on the huge screen opposite, or on television inside the hospitality facility, before the cars come into sight again as they emerge from the Grand Hotel Tunnel, fly down to the chicane and along the harbour front into the swimming pool complex. A full hospitality service with lunch and open bar is included throughout the day.

To maximize your view of the action, Kangaroo TV is an innovative mini, hand held television (with earphones) that provides access to race data, in car cameras and team announcements, plus the main television coverage of the race. At only £75 for the whole day hire, this is a “must have” for the true F1 enthusiast.

Each of ITC Sport’s personalized itineraries includes the option of Paddock Club Hospitality for Grand Prix Qualifying and Race Day, featuring coffee, tea and pastries on arrival, an open bar including vintage wine and Champagne, gourmet four course luncheon and, most prized of all, a pit lane walkabout!

The pit lane is where all the action takes place, it’s the inner sanctum of F1 and to be part of such an important area on the weekend of a Grand Prix is a privilege that few will ever have the chance to experience. The buzz is indescribable, with adrenalin levels soaring amongst mechanics, drivers and team principals alike in the critical last few hours counting down to the race.

ITC Sports Monaco package includes:

-Return Economy class flights
-Return airport to hotel transfers via a private luxury vehicle
-4 nights’ accommodation in the 5 star Monte Carlo Bay Hotel

ITC Sports (itcsports.co.uk) offers 4 nights at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel including return flights and luxury private transfers from £3,997 per person, based on two people sharing.

Viewing options:
Grandstand tickets – from £495 (per person for the Saturday and Sunday)
Ermanno Palace Hospitality - £2250 (per person for the Saturday and Sunday)
Paddock club - £3650 (per person for the Saturday and Sunday)

For more information, visit Itcsports.co.uk.