Mallorca and Menorca provide ample restoration for the spirit and for the eye. Wonderful vollages, great bays and excellent gastronomy
When: April to October
Where: Soller, Deià, Ciudadela, Pollenca, Fornells, Palma and Mahon
Gastronomy: a trifle expensive but with excellent deals and a bright regional flavour
Favourites: North Coast of Maiorca, Port Soller and Dejà

The French Riviera Provence is the place where the word 'charme' was invented. Avoid the tourists while hopping from one famous port to another, feeling like Grace did when she arrived here, fell in love and became a princess. Unveil Miro's colors at St. Paul de Vence, taste why Picasso loved the supreme gourmet traditions of Mougins, go to the movies in Cannes, get lost among the shady roads of Porquerolles, learn to sip your champagne the way David Niven did, share Cary Grant's view from the hills of Eze. The Formula One GP, Saint Tropez and Brigitte Bardot, the squares of Nice and the Monastery on the Lerins Island... And much more...
When: year round
Where: Cannes, Antibes, St.Tropez, Nice and Porquerolles
Gastronomy: this is where they invented the meaning of 3 stars
Favourites: Villefranche and Cap ferrat

American's favourite destination... Should we blame Graham Greene or its superb islands, fantastic villages and sublime gastronomy?
When: April to June and September to October
Where: Amalfi, Capri, Ponza, Ventotene and Ischia
Gastronomy: a trifle expensive but with some good deals, taverns and 3stars, excellent ingredients
Favourites: Ventotene and Capri

Our favourite destination, hands down... Stunning emotions, spectacular cuisine, wonderful crews and boats... A must
When: year round
Where: Stromboli, panarea, Salina, Lipari and Filicudi
Gastronomy: a trifle expensive but with excellent deals and a bright regional flavour
Favourites: Stromboli and Salina

There is a reason why high life shifted from Montecarlo to Porto Cervo... The sea in Corsica and Sardinia is at its absolute best. No museums worth a visit, but man, what a coast.
When: April to October
Where:Bonifacio, Maddalena, Lavezzi, Calvi, Ajaccio, Porto cervo, Costa Smeralda, Porto Vecchio
Gastronomy:a trifle expensive but with some good deals, some good restaurants, good ingredients
Favourites: Bonifacio