In May 2009 I hosted a group of guests on a 15 day Mediterranean cruise from Nice.  This tour was an unqualified success with beautiful weather and three special events exclusive to Cruise Collection.  These events were the highlight of the Tour particularly the viewing of the Monaco Grand Prix from the balcony restaurant of the Metropole Hotel overlooking the circuit right at Casino Corner as this year we were blessed with a beautiful sunny day.    Our tour to St. Paul de Vence and lunch at the Relais Chateau restaurant St. Paul was as popular as ever and our tour to Lucca included the best Italian meal experienced by most of our group.  We were thrilled to have Murray Walker as a special guest and his knowledge of the Monaco Grand Prix History and background was fascinating for all of us.