SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE is a thoroughly attractive, palm-laden small resort tucked into an inlet, replete with grand hotels, garden villas and views of the glittering bay. In the daytime, trendy young Italians cruise the streets or whizz around the harbour on jetskis, while the rest of the family sunbathes or crams the gelaterie . Santa Margherita is cheaper to stay in than Portofino and less crowded than Rapallo, and makes a good base both for taking boats and tra... [More]