April 3, 2024 • Travel Brief
Sardinia
What to know — Italian gem, Mediterranean’s second-largest island, favored vacation spot for Europeans, not built for tourism, local vibe, beaches, hiking, local food and villages
Where to stay — Romazzino Belmond (May 2024 opening), Forte Village Resort, 7Pines Resort, Baglioni Resort, Su Gologone Experience Hotel
What to do — Beach days, long strolls, swimming, relaxing, hiking, mountain biking, Su Nuraxi di Barumini – a UNESCO World Heritage Site of stone compounds from the Bronze Age
Where to eat — Jotso, Sinnos, Abbamele Osteria, Fradis Minoris, Osteria De’ Mercati, Ristorante Romazzino (Belmond)
Corsica
What to know — French island, charming hilltop towns, amazing wine, delicious food, idyllic beaches, rugged with mountain ranges and chestnut groves, off-the-beaten-path
Where to stay — La Villa Calvi, La Signoria & Spa, Hôtel and Spa des Pêcheurs, Domaine de Murtoli, La Plage Casadelmar
What to do — Beaches, swimming, boating to the Scandola Natural Reserve, bird watching, scuba diving, local towns, wineries, centuries-old Genoese towers and citadels, Maison Bonaparte – Napoleon’s former home, Grande Randonnée No. 20 – an 112 mile intense hike
Where to eat — La Table by La Villa (La Villa Calvi), L’Aghjalle, La Gaffe, La Ferme de Campo di Monte, Domaine de Murtoli’s Table de la Ferme
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