I have always wanted to visit Monte Carlo, but my fear of flying has prevented it.Monte Carlo is the gamblers combined hell and paradise.It is a mere rock.It started out as a bad inn and a filthy gaming-house.When they got the right operator, or concessionaire, the Casino became world famous.Many famous people have played here, such as Aristotle Onassis,the King of Sweden,the Shah of Iran,the Aga Khan,King Edward #7, Mata Hari,the Duke of Marlborough and others.Eventually Prince Rainier opened up the casino to the common man. He wanted people with middle incomes to frequent the casino.They were allowed to play with low stakes and were given drinks on the house.