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May, Wednesday:
Depart the US
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May, Thursday: NICE, France
Arrive Nice. Embark LE PONANT.
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May, Friday: PORTOFERRAIO, Italy
Unspoiled coves, Roman churches and memories of
Napoleon blend into the picture postcard that is Portoferraio,
one of the oldest towns on Elba Island located in the center
of the Tuscan Archipelago.
GOLF: Acquabona Golf Club This nine hole layout is the
perfect opportunity to ease into your holiday as you play
the entire round between oak pines and eucalyptus.
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May, Saturday:
VIAREGGIO, Italy
The resort town of Viareggio in Northern Tuscany brings
you within reach of the wonderful architecture of Pisa,
the city of Lucca and THE city for art lovers – Florence.
GOLF: Le Pavoniere Golf Club – This par 72, parkland
design built in 1986 by Arnold Palmer occupies a portion
of what was originally a Leopoldo dei Medici estate. It
is routinely presented in excellent condition.
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May, Sunday: CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy
The Italian port of Civitavecchia serves as the sea gateway
to the city of Rome.
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May, Monday: PORTO ROTONDO, Sardinia
Porto Rotondo is situated on Sardinia’s beautiful “Costa
Smeralda” (emerald coast) near Porto Cervo, a favorite
of Italian soccer players, actors and musicians. This is
a place for beaches, “ristoranti’ and glamorous
yachts.
GOLF: Pevero Golf Club The site of Sardinia’s first
golf course – along the rugged, ragged coastline
of the peninsula between the Bays of Cala di Volpe and
Volpero – lured the esteemed Robert Trent Jones for
one of his earliest projects overseas.
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May, Tuesday: BONIFACIO, Corsica
The ancient fortress town of Bonifacio is a favorite
of those who wish to marvel at its medieval houses teetering
on the edge of imposing limestone cliffs, and/or its trendy
marina filled with impressive yachts and lined with chic
bars, restaurants and hotels.
GOLF: Sperone Golf Club Europe’s “Pebble Beach” is
yet another RJT masterpiece in the region situated on yet
another spectacular site perched above the striking blue
Mediterranean. Sperone has been ranked as high as France’s
6th best course.
READ MORE about Sperone (By Chris Santella, The A Position)
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May, Wednesday: CALVI, Corsica
From the moment you arrive, Calvi’s Genoese
Citadel seems to beckon you to the top of its ramparts.
A jewel of Balagne, this “citadel city” is
framed by its year round backdrop of snowy mountains. The
locals claim Calvi as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus.
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May, Thursday: CANNES, France
With its immaculate seafront hotels and exclusive
beach concessions, glamorous yachts and designer boutiques,
Cannes is the definitive Riviera resort fantasy. Its one
of the most cosmopolitan towns you're ever likely to visit
so if you weren’t ready already be prepared to people
watch.
GOLF: Cannes Mougins Golf Country As one
of the region’s most
prestigious and elite clubs, The Golf Club is tucked away
in the heart of the beautiful Valmasque Forest in a protected
environment, giving it a unique cachet on the Côte
d’Azur. The course is superb in this gently undulating
landscape, and is traversed by a river and numerous water
obstacles.
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May, Friday: NICE, France
Disembark LE PONANT.
