Île de Ré is the cool big sister of Noirmoutier dressed in nautical chic.
Just a bit further south down the coast, and connected by bridge to La Rochelle, it attracts hipster Parisians and posh families (as well a few celebs) who come for the freshest of seafood, the simple life, the easy cycling, and the vast vistas.
From the pristine shores of Lake Como to the breathtaking cliffside of Amalfi and Taormina, Italy is filled with jaw-dropping natural scenery and five-star resorts and hotels that provide the most opulent setting to take in the views.