Your mind is made up and you're ready to go. I've highlighted a few destinations and itineraries below as samples only. Your actual itinerary will be based on your travel preferences and style.
Amalfi Coast
The stunning Amalfi Coast is one of Southern Italy’s top destinations to visit. The entire region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pretty towns hang from the dramatic cliffs rising from the sea. It’s the perfect place to relax and independently move via a rental car at your pace.
Best time to go
Spring and Fall are the best times to visit, especially in May and September. The crowds are minimal, and temperatures are mild. Crowds swarm the region in the summer.
Top things to do and see
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Day trip to Capri
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Tour excavation site at Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
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Explore the coastal towns by land and sea
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Discover gastronomic paradise in Vico Equense, Gragnano (pasta) and Agerola (local dairies)
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Spend your time exploring one of the most popular and scenic destinations in the world.
Enjoy the culture, art, diverse landscapes, and some of the best beaches around. No matter how much time you spend, you really can't go wrong. Everywhere you turn, you will find beautiful buildings, food, beaches, and incredible views.
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Flights
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Rental car (not comfortable driving, substitute private transfers, and driver)
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Hotel/villa accommodations for 10 nights with daily breakfast
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Day Experiences:
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Visit a Limoncello factory to see its production and a tasting
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Ferry to the nearby island of Capri to explore Anacapri, Blue Grotto, and chair lift to Mount Solara
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Pizza making class
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Private winery tour and tasting
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Private half-day tours of historic Naples and Pompeii
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Private boat tour from Sorrento to Positano and Amalfi
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Take the sites via a scenic drive
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Positano – most fashionable, pastel-colored houses
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Praiano – buildings built into a cliff (escape from the crowds)
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Smeraldo Cave
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Amalfi – multi-colored houses and shops
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Ravello – high above the coast and great views of the sea
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Minori – small beach and seaside boardwalk
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*Pro-tip: Sorrento, with its stunning scenery buildings and coastal walks, is a perfect location for your home away from home.
EXPLORE THE
French Riviera
Known by many names, French Riviera, Côte d'Azur, South of France, and Provence, the area located on the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France is full of beautiful coastal cities, beaches, vineyards, lavender fields, and superb cuisine.
Even though the rich and famous go here to relax and party, you do not have to break the bank if you are looking to explore coastal towns, a foodie, beach lover, or want to enjoy scenic drives. It's a guarantee that you will want to return again and again to experience more of what the area has to offer.
Best time to go
You can visit this area all year depending on what you want to do. Spring and Fall are ideal, especially June and September when it’s not as crowded. Expect to find the beaches crowded in the summer.
Top things to do and see
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Try your luck at the famed Monte Carlo casino
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Tour Monaco’s Royal Palace and catch the changing of the guards
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Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais
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Visit the towns along the Mediterranean coastline
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Spend your time exploring one of the most popular and scenic destinations in the world. Experience the chic vibe in Nice to ritzy Monaco, swanky Saint Tropez, and the towns in between.
Enjoy the culture, art, diverse landscapes, and some of the best beaches around. No matter how much time you spend, you really can't go wrong.
Every city you visit offers incredible views, historic buildings, delectable food and wine, beaches, and unique experiences.
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Flights
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Private airport transfers
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Train and ferry tickets
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Hotel accommodations for 10 nights with daily breakfast
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Day Experiences:
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Private walking tour of Nice
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A private yacht charter to experience the scenic coastline
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Visit Fragonard Perfume Factory
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Explore the medieval village of Eze
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Ferry to Saint Tropez stroll downtown to visit streets lined with designer boutiques or relax on the white sands
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Lavender field tour in Provence
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Evening tour of Monaco including a ride on Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit
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Explore the famed Monte-Carlo casino
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*Pro-tip: For a more scenic experience, take the ferry between Nice and Monaco
ISLAND HOPPING IN
Greece
Greece is a stunning destination in southeastern Europe that is easily designed to fit your travel style and become a destination for you. Surrounded by the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas, it is truly a destination worth exploring. Something special awaits everyone that visits the Greek Islands: gorgeous beaches, thousands of beautiful islands, charming people, great food, and centuries of history and culture.
Best time to go
The ideal time to travel is between the end of May through early October. Spring and early Fall are the best months to visit, with July – August being the busiest and warmest times.
Top Experiences
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Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Acropolis and Delos, the birthplace of Apollo
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Participate in an authentic cooking class
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Wine-tasting tour
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Photoshoot against the white backdrop
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Explore Minoan Palace at Knossos
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Explore the most famous tourist destinations of Greece and find time for some unique experiences.
Your journey to Greece begins in Athens, the capital and largest city. The city is a mixture of a busy and cosmopolitan vibe while still preserving its ancient glory elements.
It’s on to Mykonos (Cyclades island) and its fantastic beaches, picturesque villages and as much or little nightlife that you want.
Next, you continue to Santorini with its whitewashed houses and the best sea views you will ever see!
Your journey concludes on the island of Crete with its long history and rich culture.
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Flights and ferries
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Private airport transfers
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Hotel accommodations for 13 nights with breakfast daily.
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Day Experiences:
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Private tours of the Acropolis, National Museum, and Delos
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Private walking tour
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Participate in an authentic and private cooking class
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Private sunset catamaran cruise
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Private olive-oil and wine-tasting
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Sip cocktails, relax at a beach club
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Visit an active volcano along the caldera path
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Discover the secret villages and incredible beaches in Chania
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*Pro-tip: For a more tranquil setting in Mykonos, head to the far north side of Mykonos to visit Fokos Beach. Don’t forget your towel!!
Saint Lucia
LET HER INSPIRE YOU!
Saint Lucia, named for Saint Lucy of Syracuse, is the only country in the world named for a woman! Saint Lucia is an island in the Caribbean Sea. It is one of the Windward Islands, situated between Martinique and Saint Vincent and to the northwest of Barbados. Home to white sandy beaches and sky-high volcanoes that rise out of the ground, Saint Lucia is the perfect destination for those seeking relaxation and adventure.
Best time to go
A subtropical climate, kept mild by cooling trade winds, makes Saint Lucia a year-round delight. From June to November, be prepared for sporadic tropical showers.
Key Experiences
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UNESCO World Heritage site: Gros Pitons
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Diamond Botanical Gardens and Waterfall
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Rum and chocolate tasting
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Turtle Watch (*March – July)
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Your accommodation choice awaits you from all-inclusive resorts to luxury villas, classic inns, and boutique hotels.
You will experience the lush tropical island with as much beach time you want. The beautiful botanical gardens, adventures to fit your pace, rejuvenating spa treatments, natural healing at Sulfur Springs, shopping, and dining options inspire all your senses.
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Flights
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Private airport transfers
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Accommodations for 5-7 nights
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Day Experiences
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Luxury Catamaran sail
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Ferry to nearby island Martinique
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Drive-in volcano and mud bath (Sulphur Springs)
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Private island tour
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Rainforest Aerial Tram
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Rum and chocolate tasting
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*Pro-tip: Time your visit to include a Friday night so you can indulge in island culture with the Friday night street party
*Pro-tip #2: Upgrade private transfer to either helicopter or ferry transfer and get your first view of the island in spectacular aerial or sea fashion.