Mediterranean Icons:
Malta, Italy & the Côte d’Azur

Syracuse, a city where legends come to life, invites you to fall under its timeless spell. Situated on the Ionian coast of Sicily, this ancient city is imbued with myth and history—from Archimedes’ famous “Eureka!” moment to the enduring beauty of its architecture.

Stroll past the Fountain of Arethusa, where fresh spring water meets the sea, or gaze over the Ionian Sea from the walls of Castello Maniace. In the Piazza Duomo, baroque churches and majestic palaces stand proudly, while the nearby Neapolis archaeological park offers a glimpse of Syracuse's Greek past with its grand theater and ancient ruins. In Syracuse, the past feels alive, as if the city exists both within and beyond time—a place that makes you feel part of a world both enchanted and eternal.

Along Sicily’s coast, near Taormina, the charming town of Giardini Naxos unfolds, with its history dating back to 700 BC. This ancient Greek colony invites history lovers to explore its archaeological park, where sacred temples, statues, and the echoes of a once-flourishing civilization await.

Arriving by sea, you’re welcomed by the statue of Nike, while the medieval Schisò Castle watches from a rocky perch. If ancient history isn’t your passion, Giardini Naxos offers golden beaches and crystal-clear waters, perfect for a seaside retreat.

From the sea, Capri’s dramatic coastline comes into view, along with its cliffs, caves, and, if the light is right, glimpses of vineyards and gardens. Famous worldwide, Capri has long drawn the world’s elite to its shores—Rilke, Wilde, Cocteau, Taylor, and Kennedy, to name a few.

Capri captivates like a magnet. Perhaps it’s the shimmering blue of the Grotta Azzurra, or the piazzetta, with whitewashed houses and luxury boutiques where people-watching becomes art. Maybe it’s the iconic Malaparte villa or the charming village of Anacapri, which offered refuge to literary figures like Moravia and Greene. There are countless reasons to fall in love with Capri. Yours will be one of them.

Once a modest fishing village nestled among Sardinia’s rugged northern coastline, Porto Cervo was transformed in the 1960s by Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. Enchanted by the breathtaking beaches and crystal-clear waters of Costa Smeralda, he set out to create an exclusive luxury haven that would captivate the world’s elite. His vision succeeded brilliantly.

Today, Porto Cervo is synonymous with glamour. Its marina gleams with some of the most magnificent yachts, owned by football stars, celebrities, and captains of industry who make Porto Cervo their Mediterranean playground. The town itself offers an array of high-end boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and vibrant nightlife, seamlessly blending luxury and laid-back Mediterranean charm.

Its story reads like a fairytale: a small fishing village transformed into the world’s cinema capital, thanks to a festival that became the second most-publicized event on the planet, after the Olympics. For ten days, they’re draped in a red carpet, lit by flashing cameras as the world’s biggest stars ascend them.

For over 75 years, the Cannes Film Festival has discovered talent, created legends, and immortalized those who’ve graced the famous Croisette. With beaches and luxury hotels on one side, and designer boutiques on the other, the Croisette is Cannes’ glamorous heartbeat. And even when the festival lights fade, with the Lérins Islands in view and the old town of Le Suquet nearby, Cannes stays forever in the spotlight.