Monaco is a beautiful French principality tucked away along the French Rivera, with the area of Monte Carlo serving as the central feature attraction. The entire country of Monaco is only a total of 2 square kilometers, or approximately a mile and a half long, but the exquisite beauty of the small Mediterranean country makes it well worth the visit. The main attractions in Monte Carlo are the luxurious hotel and casino game resorts where everyone from the rich and famous down to the ordinary tourist can feel like royalty playing the tables or the slot machines in style. Most of the casinos in Monte Carlo do not open until the mid to late afternoon, but do not post closing times, as they will usually stay open as long as gamblers want to continue playing.