Monaco The Port of Monaco with grandstands for the 2008 Grand Prix, lower right. Those aboard the yachts of the rich and famous have front-row views from their decks of the race in Monte Carlo. (Susan Spano / Los Angeles Times)
Monaco The Palace of Monaco, home to the Grimaldi royal family. An ancestor took over the area in 1297. (Susan Spano / Los Angeles Times)
Monaco A vintage roadster at the fabled Hotel de Paris, which was built in 1864. (Susan Spano / Los Angeles Times)
Monaco Boats of the rich and famous in the Port de Fontvieille. The country is the size of Disneyland. (Susan Spano / Los Angeles Times)
Monaco The 2008 Grand Prix, during practice runs through the streets of Monaco that make up the course. (Susan Spano / Los Angeles Times)
