For the motorsport jetset and glitterati there is one race that matters more than any other, and now is your chance to join them for the most glamorous weekend on the Formula One calendar – the Monaco Grand Prix.

The race – steeped in history since it was first held back in 1929 – has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for the crème de la crème of the Formula One crop. Ayrton Senna triumphed around the narrow, tortuous streets of the Principality on no fewer than six occasions, while Michael Schumacher and Graham Hill both won there five times apiece. Other prolific winners of the most coveted trophy of all include Alain Prost, Jackie Stewart and Stirling Moss. In Monaco, more than anywhere else, talent really does out.

For 2007, acclaimed UK ski tour operator Crystal has put together a package that offers all the thrills and spills of the on-track action, as well as allowing you to indulge in the sophisticated party scene away from it.

Crystal has been organising grand prix getaways since 2002, with the Monaco break very much the jewel in its glittering crown. Accommodation is on offer in either Nice or Cannes, two of the most elegant Cote d'Azur resorts with bars and restaurants by the bucket load, casinos in which to gamble the night away, excellent hotels, never-ending beaches and attractions aplenty. What's more, all of the hotels the company deals with in Nice are in the centre, so no more that a 15-minute walk to the train station and only a stone's throw from the beach and shops.

Aside from the drama and excitement of the racing itself, should there be anyone in your group perhaps less enamoured with the high-octane world of Formula One, all is taken care of. The Saturday can be whiled away shopping, sightseeing, sunbathing or simply down the pub, then on the Sunday they get to experience all the drama and excitement of the Monaco Grand Prix – surely something to tell your grandchildren in years to come.

An extra-special opportunity offered by Crystal is the chance to get up close and personal with one of the teams. Garage and paddock tours and team hospitality with the likes of Ferrari, Honda and Renault are also available – prices on request.

Don't let this fantastic Formula One race pass you by – it's always a great party, so make sure you're there!

The Crystal Monaco Grand Prix experience departs Friday, 25 May 2007 for three nights, with prices starting from as little as £419 per person staying in Cannes or £520 per person in Nice.

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For more information visit www.crystalsport.co.uk or to book call 0870 403 0542

* - Terms and conditions apply. Discount applies to the basic holiday price and does not include race tickets. Does not apply to ticket-only bookings and is subject to availability. Prices quoted do not include race tickets and are based on three nights B&B in Nice or self-catering apartments in Cannes.