<b><i>The timeless glamour and unequalled scenic beauty of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive coastal hideaways.</i></b><br><b><i> </i></b><br>Italy’s Costa Smeralda – literally the “emerald coast” – offers natural wonders, luxury hotels, and seaside fun. It has been a storied escape for celebrities and socialites alike ever since it was first discovered during Italy’s glamorous post-war <i>dolce vita </i>era. Today, a new generation is discovering this amazing part of Sardinia, which is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in the world.<br> <br>This stylish volume is lavishly illustrated with photographs of the notable figures who flock to the Costa Smeralda’s romantic coves and rustic creeks and transformed it into a status symbol, including Ringo Starr, Jacqueline Kennedy, Aristotle Onassis, Sophia Loren, and many others.