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4 days agoI Live in France-Here Are 7 Spots Are Where the French Actually Vacation in Summer
The French prefer to vacation in Provence and the French Riviera during shoulder season, avoiding summer crowds and heat.
30A is a collection of beach towns known for its scenic highway, picturesque towns, and distinct personalities. It offers white sand beaches and turquoise waters.
Billionaire superyachts have once again graced the Mediterranean this summer, with moguls like Jeff Bezos and David Geffen cruising the high seas in style. The Mediterranean remains the top destination for superyachts, hosting remarkable yachts mainly in the French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, Sardinia, and the Balearic Islands. Superyacht destinations like Corsica and Sardinia are especially popular, alongside significant interest in Greece. High-profile owners and charterers such as Magic Johnson and Larry Ellison continue to showcase the lavish lifestyle associated with these floating palaces.
Even popes need to take vacations. Beginning with Pope Urban VIII in 1626, some popes have chosen to escape the oppressive summer heat of Rome by spending time at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
"We've seen an 800 percent increase in demand for stays in Croatia so far this year," Edward Frampton-Fell shared with Travel + Leisure. While the Split Riviera, Dubrovnik, and Hvar remain top picks, Frampton-Fell noted that surprising destinations like Korčula are now firmly in the spotlight.