Porto Cervo Holidays

Porto Cervo's the creation of one of the world’s richest men, Prince Karim Aga Khan, who set up camp here in the 1950s after falling head-over-heels for the area’s beauty. Today, it’s a honeypot for international celebrities. The likes of Rihanna, Bradley Cooper and Bill Gates have all been spotted holidaying here.

It doesn’t take much to figure out why Prince Karim was so taken with this place. Gentle hills tumble down into an aqua-marine lagoon that’s peppered with tiny islets. The beaches look like they belong in the Caribbean, with spotless, talcum powder-like sands.

Porto Cervo's a glamorous place to stay, and pretending you’re in the red carpet crowd is all part of the experience. But that doesn’t mean it’s only reserved for supermodels and royalty. In between the designer-label boutiques that line the marina, there are restaurants where you can pick up a pizza without breaking the bank.