Approximately one in seven Virtuoso travelers plan vacations around major sporting events, a trend on full display during the Monaco Grand Prix. Helicopters sweep above Port Hercule, superyachts crowd the harbor, and cruise ships transform Formula One’s most glamorous race into a Riviera-wide migration of yachts, cruises, and weeklong itineraries.

United States travelers may be turning away from large-scale cruise ships in favor of smaller, more tailored options. The latest consumer research from Internova Travel Group, one of the world's largest travel services companies, points to growing interest in boutique voyages and personalized travel despite a record 20% increase in expedition cruise prices.