The Ultimate Mediterranean Escape
⏰ When to Go Sweet Spot: May-Jun & Sep-Oct (sunny + no crowds) Peak Glam: Jul-Aug for yacht spotting in Porto Cervo (but book 6mo ahead!) 🚗 How to Navigate Fly Direct: Cagliari (south) - history & urban vibes Olbia (north) - Costa Smeralda’s luxury playground Alghero (west) - Catalan charm + coral reefs Ferry Romance: Overnight from Genoa with deck stargazing Road Trip Essential: Rent a Fiat 500 to access hidden coves 🏝️ 5 Must-Experience Wonders 1️⃣ Costa Smeralda Billionaire’s beach club at Phi Beach Secret cove: Spiaggia del Principe (no signposts!) 2️⃣ Su Nuraxi di Barumini Climb UNESCO-listed 1500BC stone towers 3️⃣ La Maddalena Archipelago Sail past pink granite islands where Napoleon once lived 4️⃣ Alghero’s Sunset Ritual Aperol spritz on Bastioni Marco Polo as cliffs turn gold 5️⃣ Cagliari’s Fish Market Taste bottarga (world’s best caviar substitute) at 8AM 🍽️ Foodie Pilgrimage Porceddu: 12hr-roasted suckling pig at Su Gologone Culurgiones: Hand-pinched pasta stuffed with mint & potato Vermentino Wine: Grown in volcanic soil near Alghero 💡 Jack Ma-Approved Tips Stay at Cala di Volpe (007’s favorite) or Belmond Villa Pitrizza Charter a gozzo boat to Cala Luna for €200/half-day Learn Sardinian longevity secrets: Cannonau wine + 4pm siestas #SardiniaLikeABillionaire #MediterraneanBlue #LuxuryForLess #EatLikeALocal