Opulence On The Ocean - 17th Monaco Yacht Show (VIDEO)

If you’re looking at getting into yachting, then it’s time you head down to Monaco’s Port Hercules. The recent movement toward luxury goods has been felt internationally, and plush travel at sea is part of that.

The 17th Monaco Yacht Show (September 19th- 22nd, 2007) is the focal point for business in the luxury yachting sector. All the top-level professionals including ship-builders and designers, naval architects, yacht equipment suppliers, brokers and service providers are displaying 95 of their very finest works of art.  More than 500 exhibitors from 38 different countries are participating, and 24 000 visitors are expected to attend.

The 17th Monaco Yacht Show presents an exceptional range of new luxury yachts with more than 30 maritime jewels unveiled to the world for the first time.

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