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and the rolling hills of Tuscany. While Tenuta Torciano, a centuries-old,
some of our friends whisked away to family-owned Tuscan vineyard.
explore Florence and Pisa, others chose Surrounded by the vineyards and
the adventure of truffle hunting, followed immersed in generations of family
by a picnic featuring the proceeds of tradition, we savored wonderful become floating nightclubs, balconies
their forest finds. We opted instead to wines and an unforgettable homemade transform into private viewing parties,
explore the historic walled city of Lucca lasagna prepared by the owners’ 16-year- and elegantly dressed crowds spill from
by bicycle, pedaling along its beautifully old granddaughter—quite possibly the rooftop clubs and terraces. We chose
preserved Renaissance walls and best lasagna we have ever tasted. the grandstands—and loved every sun-
charming streets. During our cruise, former Formula soaked, people-watching minute of it.
That evening, we all gathered for One driver Derek Daly brought the thrill Then came the moment we’d been
a truly special opera performance by of the track to our voyage with a series of waiting for. The roar of engines erupted
the Goldini Sisters at Teatro Goldoni, gripping lectures. He took us deep into behind us as the cars lined up on the
Livorno’s largest and most prestigious the driver's seat and the pit box, sharing grid. We watched the start on giant
historic theater. The signature vivid personal stories from his career on screens before the pack came screaming
performance was graciously hosted by the asphalt, in the team box, and in the around the track. In an instant, the entire
Azamara Cruises for all guests, making broadcast booth. His expert insights built grandstand erupted—people jumping
it an extraordinary evening—and one we incredible anticipation, giving everyone a to their feet, cheering and waving as the
will never forget. genuine appreciation for the roar of Race cars flashed past just yards away.
The following day, still immersed Day. Seventy-eight laps and nearly two
in the beauty of Tuscany, we explored We awoke on Race Day anchored hours of pure adrenaline later, we had
the hilltop villages of Volterra and San off the glittering coast of Villefranche experienced the magic of Monaco at full
Gimignano, offering us a genuine glimpse with adrenaline already coursing through throttle—and witnessed Kimi Antonelli
into everyday life under the Tuscan sun. our veins. Azamara coordinated flawless take his fifth consecutive victory.
We were captivated by the remarkably logistics that started with a scenic tender Unforgettable.
preserved medieval castles and fortresses, ride ashore to a breathtaking coastal Our voyage continued along Spain’s
and by the centuries-old stone streets, drive into Monaco, where we were sun-drenched Costa del Sol, with a bike
polished smoothly by generations of whisked through pristine streets lined ride through Palma de Mallorca and
footsteps. with boulangeries, bustling markets and a grand finale worthy of the journey:
Here, we browsed the charming impossibly chic boutiques, straight to the wine tasting, live flamenco music and
storefronts stocked with brightly painted grandstand gates. passionate dancing inside a 175-year-old,
ceramics, Italian leather goods, local And what a grandstand! From family-owned bodega. It was the perfect
wines, Parma ham, and seemingly endless Grandstand K, we had a front-row view ending to an epic adventure, with the
variations of everything lemon putting of Monaco’s glittering harbor, mega- Monaco Grand Prix at its heart.
our suitcases to the ultimate test with yachts bobbing in the sunshine and the
every purchase. legendary track winding directly in front Lisa Spiller is a Luxury Travel Advisor
The highlight of our day was a of us. There’s no single way to experience affiliated with Preferred Travel & Co.
wine tasting and leisurely luncheon at the Monaco Grand Prix. The yachts Contact Lisa: Lisa@PreferredNaples.com.

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