Busy but beautiful San Remo basks on the banks of the Riviera dei Fiori. The “City of Flowers” earned its nickname for the tropical plants and bloom-filled hothouses surrounding the city that hosts an annual musical festival and 120 symphony concerts a year.

The town is best explored on foot dodging the scooters. The onion-domed church harks back to the 19th century when Russian royalty held court here and you can admire Franco Bargiggia’s bronze statues and Roman archaeological finds at the Museo Civico.

The best restaurants dot the harbour where the luxury yacht set dine. Afterwards, roll the dice at the Casino, which also hosts the European Poker Tournament every year or get down with the locals at one of the festivals.