So near and yet so far apart. Corsica and Sardinia are like two siblings who moved to different countries and are separated not just by the sea but by culture, too. This day trip to the cliff-perched town of Bonifacio in southern Corsica is the ideal way to get to know France's wildest region.After a drive to the north of Sardinia to catch the ferry at Santa Teresa, you'll make the 50-minute crossing. Precariously built on 70m-high cliffs, Bonifacio's fjord-like harbor is quite the sight. You'll

A masterpiece floating on the Adriatic, Venice tops many a must-visit list. Boarding a private motorboat on the edge of the city, you'll arrive in style at Riva degli Schiavoni, and your guide will lead you to St Mark's Square. Here, you can admire the wonderful St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace next door. Their orient-infused Byzantine Gothic architecture will whet your appetite for more.And there's no better way to explore Venice than with a romantic gondola trip – an optional 30-minute

Spend a day soaking up the scenery surrounding one of Italy's most popular lakes. Meander past olive trees, cypresses and rare flowers, visit picturesque lakeside villages and take a short boat trip along the way. A day in the stunning scenery surrounding one of Italy's most popular spots.In contrast to the dramatic, mountain-ringed north of Lake Garda, the south is broader and surrounded by gentle hills. You'll start by exploring the charming town of Garda or Lazize, both popular and pretty lak

Spend a day soaking up the scenery surrounding one of Italy's most popular lakes.

Over the years everyone from Roman emperor Caesar to screen siren Gracie Fields has holidayed in Capri. It's an intoxicating mix of flowers, narrow lanes and alleyways. Plus, it's jam-packed with jewellery shops and chi-chi boutiques whose racks are weighed down with the work of Gucci, Prada and Dior, to name a few. The scenery is superb, the restaurants exquisite and the vibe so achingly stylish that a walk down the street feels more like a strut on the catwalks of Milan. But it doesn't end the

Dominated by Mount Epomeo, Ischia is a beautiful island that neighbours Capri known as the green isle much bigger than Capri. You will see all the highlights as you go on a nice coach tour around the island. Time for lunch before reaching the subtropical La Mortella gardens. The gardens were created by English composer Sir William Walton and his wife who lived here from 1949. They feature more than 300 rare and exotic plants, along with ornate statues and waterfalls. La Mortella is divided into