An Instant Italy Just Over The French Border....

The French Riviera - Many people may not be aware of this, but Italy is just round the corner from the French Riviera… Just 30 minutes or so from Nice, are the Italian towns of Ventimiglia and San Remo, so you can easily have an “I’ve set foot in Italy” moment during your visit on the Riviera and add it to your countries’ list even if you’ve never been to places like Rome or Venice.

The first city just over the France/Italy border is Ventimiglia and is pretty much like any other border town, nothing  spectacular, BUT just a few minutes past this unremarkable town is the glorious Royal Hotel in San Remo. It’s been around for 140 years and has recently been purchased and made into a spectacular seaside resort.

The hotel is a perfect blend of tradition and innovation in a unique setting with stunning views of the sea. You must book a fantastic junior suite with out door patio that overlooks the sea! Totally romance is the only word I can find for it.

So if you need to have an "Instant" Italy while in Southern France, you must stay at this ‘wow’ resort.