Monaco, "The Rock," is a tiny sovereign city-state on cliffs above the Mediterranean. Famous for Prince Rainier's marriage to Grace Kelly, it draws the elite to events like the Monaco Yacht Show, the Rose Ball, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Its history lives in the 1646 Chapel of Mercy, the Cathedral, the Belle Époque Casino by Charles Garnier, and the 16th-century Major Ramp. Modern towers and Renzo Piano's sea-built Mareterra district point to the future. Time seems to stand still here.

Once a modest fishing village on Sardinia's northern coast, Porto Cervo was transformed in the 1960s by Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who envisioned an exclusive luxury retreat on the Costa Smeralda. Today it's synonymous with glamour, famous for its marina, luxury yachts, boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and nightlife.

Once a modest fishing village on Sardinia's northern coast, Porto Cervo was transformed in the 1960s by Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who envisioned an exclusive luxury retreat on the Costa Smeralda. Today it's synonymous with glamour, famous for its marina, luxury yachts, boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and nightlife.

Perched on rocky heights and guarded by ancient fortifications, Porto-Vecchio overlooks an emerald gulf. Framed by pristine beaches, pine forests, and varied inland scenery, it offers striking beauty. Enter through the Genoese Gate to the Church of Saint John the Baptist and the Santa Croci Chapel. Beyond the citadel, discover Ceccia's Bronze Age site, old salt marshes, and the Piscia di Gallu waterfall in the Ospedale Forest.

Calvi, on Corsica's northwest coast, is a picturesque town dominated by the Genoese Citadel below Monte Grossu. Inside are Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, Saint Anthony of Padua Oratory, the Salt Tower, Sampiero Barracks, and the house said to be Christopher Columbus's birthplace. Calvi also offers freshwater pools and Bonifatu Forest hikes. Above town, Notre-Dame de la Serra Chapel overlooks Calvi; legend says visiting with your true love brings beauty and a lasting relationship.

Monaco, "The Rock," is a tiny sovereign city-state on cliffs above the Mediterranean. Famous for Prince Rainier's marriage to Grace Kelly, it draws the elite to events like the Monaco Yacht Show, the Rose Ball, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Its history lives in the 1646 Chapel of Mercy, the Cathedral, the Belle Époque Casino by Charles Garnier, and the 16th-century Major Ramp. Modern towers and Renzo Piano's sea-built Mareterra district point to the future. Time seems to stand still here.