An Ode to Consumerism

When you're part of that elite group that is the über rich, sometimes staying entertained is a challenge, which is one reason why keeping up on the latest luxury items is a favorite pastime. When it comes to luxurious motor craft, those in-the-know head to Monaco, the playground of the rich and famous. This coming September 21 - 24, on Port Hercules in the Principality of Monaco, 30 of the most luxurious motor and sailing yachts are making their world premiere.

The Monaco Yacht Show is the only international yacht show devoted exclusively to luxury yachting and is the biggest in-water display in Europe of super and mega yachts. In total 90 hand-picked, exceptional 65- to 263-feet yachts will be on display. Exhibiting are 530 companies from 34 national origins, among them international leaders of the yachting industry, including representatives from shipyards, yacht brokers, companies specializing in naval equipment and services, naval architects and designers, and numerous luxury brands, all attempting to garner the attention of the event's high-class attendees.