Coast of Wonders

The natural harbour of Porto Vecchio has been used since Roman times. The handsome town is now part modern, part medieval. A colourful scatter of markets, churches and restaurants tumble down to the port. There’s no settlement south of here until you hit Sardinia. The surrounding sea is crystal clear. Even novice snorkellers can float over banks of barracuda and grouper - A kaleidoscope of undersea life. Highlights for divers are the Cerbicales and Lavezzi archipelagos, which lie protected in a marine park. Don't miss the Church of Saint John the Baptist, featuring magnificent 16th-century artwork and impressive trompe-l'œil frescoes. Outdoor enthusiasts will go wild with canyoning, hiking, mountain biking, and helicopter tours all on their doorstep.

This morning relax with a round of golf on France’s sunniest and sandiest course. Spérone Golf Club is suspended above the shimmering Mediterranean on Corsica’s southern tip. Made par? Kayak back to your waiting yacht. The games continue with inflatable slides, hoverboards and aquatic climbing frames.

.The beautiful island of Caprera is known as the place where Giuseppe Garibaldi retired until his death in 1882, his home now a museum and the island a national monument. It is sparcely populated and is a heavily protected national park of astounding beauty!

Marinella Beach in Sardinia is a pristine stretch of soft white sand and turquoise water near Porto Rotondo. It’s a chic spot for sunbathing and swimming. Marinella is the largest beach in the area, stretching a staggering 800m and providing ample space for rest and play. Pearly white sands and views that frame mountains and a tapestry of blue make it all the more enchanting.

Today you’ll meet the royal family. Because Tavolara Island has its own king, who operates a seafood shack on the coast. The best view? Climb 565m to the island’s peak - that’s higher than One World Trade Center - to view a breathtaking swirl of beach below. That’s a memory to last a lifetime.

We’ll keep your last day lazy. Wake up to brunch off Cala Brandinchi. This ice white sandbar is so telegenic that Sardinians call it ‘Little Tahiti’. Lunchtime breezes promise one last kitesurfing lesson, before our SUV zips you to Costa Smeralda Airport's private terminal for your onward journey.