On her return from a recent event in Monaco, TMG Events account manager Sophie Moseley was able to update her assessment of this evergreen destination by the Mediterranean.

"Visiting Monaco really is like spending a few days in fantasy land," observed Sophie. "The principality oozes wealth and the streets seemingly are paved with gold. Add the sensational mountain or ocean views around every corner and you sometimes have to wonder whether it is all a dream!"

"And of course from an event organiser's perspective Monaco is a perfect location. The quality of local suppliers and facilities available are hard to beat elsewhere in Europe."

"Monaco's polish never seems to fade. As a destination it is constantly re-inventing itself. There's a stunning choice of top class accommodation with recent additions such as the Monte Carlo Bay and the F1 drivers' favourite, the Columbus, to contrast with the classy establishment properties such as the Hermitage and the legendary Hotel de Paris. Recent refurbishment programmes at both the Meridien Beach Plaza and the Fairmont (formerly Loews - by the famous hairpin) mean that the organiser is spoilt for choice."

"And for large-scale conferences, is there anything to beat the magnificent Grimaldi Forum?"

Monaco - a thumbnail guide

Preferred hotel: the Hermitage is a Belle Epoque jewel with a stunning art nouveau winter garden designed by Gustave Eiffel.

Day out: by boat to Villefranche with lunch at the quayside Mere Germaine.

Dinners: Monaco Grand Prix themed dinner in the highly charged Automobile Museum.
: Gala dinner in the breathtaking Salle Empire of the Hotel de Paris.
: First night dinner in the Café de Paris - spot the celebs then off to the Casino.

Nice touch: Hire a professional gambler as after-dinner speaker before the Casino visit.

Must do: a high adrenaline activity day combining an 8-minute spectacular exploration of the Riviera coastline by helicopter, riding pillion on a Harley Davidson with a genuine biker for an unforgettable ride along the famous roads of the Corniche and finally a chance to view the magnificent shoreline from a flotilla of Sunseeker speedboats.