As always, our California sunshine seems to follow us wherever we go, as was the case on our recent trip with Collette Travel. Our Coastal Mediterranean Journey, from March 29 to April 13, covered about 700 miles from Barcelona, Spain, along the Mediterranean Coast and concluded in Florence, Italy.

For three to four weeks prior to our departure, the areas we were scheduled to visit were deluged with rain and flooding. Miraculously, and like normal for our group, blue skies greeted us for most of our spectacular trip.

Our coastal adventure connected the Spanish, French, and Italian rivieras, offering a rich experience of scenery, art, culture, food, and wine. We were well fed, enjoyed delicious local wines and other spirits, and fully embraced this magical journey.

We began in Los Angele

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