Miami, FL to Nice

Day 1: Life is that little bit more beautiful in Miami. Sparkling speed boats zip along cresting blue waves, sculpted sun-worshipers whizz by on pink roller skates, and mojito glasses clink all along the fabulous, palm-lined Miami Beach. The world’s most popular cruise port tops the list for good reason. Florida’s unabashed vacation capital is the place to kick back, be unashamedly yourself, and soak up the sun while you strut. Miami boasts no fewer than 35 miles of white sand to spread out along and enjoy and offers an endless litany of leisure activities - whether you want to dance the salsa or club golf balls along immaculate fairways. A flavorful amalgamation of cultures, the city proudly flaunts its colorful and creative diversity - sample the sizzle of Cuban flavors, admire the audacity of daring artworks, and discover diverse neighborhood microcosms, like the legendary Little Havana. The city’s crackling creativity is on full display in world-class art galleries such as the Institute of Contemporary Art, while curves, colors, and optimistic flair light up the geometric shapes and pastel hues of the Art Deco District - the world’s largest collection of this architectural style. Shopping is a serious art here too - luxury malls are stacked high with glitzy stores. A perfect base for exploring the wetlands of the Everglades - where semi-submerged gators lurk - and a gateway to the turquoise treasures of the Caribbean, magnetic Miami exudes intoxicating extroverted appeal.

Day 2: Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up with what you've been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale-watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shoreside.

Day 3: Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up with what you've been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale-watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shoreside.

Day 4: Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up with what you've been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale-watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shoreside.

Day 5: Glowing turquoise waters, lazily bowing palm trees, and pristine white sand beaches – it's all waiting for you in Jost Van Dyke's picturesque Caribbean splendor. Slip off your shoes, you won't be needing them too much in these parts, as you wander soft, heavenly sands, and paddle out into impossibly clear waters. The island escape of choice for dallying yachts, which visit to soak up the off-the-beaten-path good life. Join them around the pristine beaches of this tiny celebrity magnet of an island. If this is your first experience of the Caribbean's splendor, you may be a little skeptical about the reality of those famed, shockingly bright colors that you see in photographs. If so, Jost Van Dyke will be love at first sight. Splash into water that glows with a bright teal hue and is blotched with occasional swells of deeper royal blue. Snorkelers will adore the explosions of colorful fish beneath the waves. White Bay is a slice of island perfection, with a neat hill of trees framing a sandy sweep of shaded beach bars. There's nothing for it but to indulge on a bed of soft pearly-white sand, and soak in the staggering beauty of it all. The wander up to Majohnny Hill is the most exertion needed to explore this four-square-mile island, and it's worth it to see the heavenly beaches emerging from tranquil waters below. Even the natural sea formations here encourage you to unwind, with waves gurgling and frothing over the rocks to create Bubbly Pool, a natural jacuzzi. Jost Van Dyke has a reputation as the off-the-radar island getaway of choice for celebrities like Keith Richards. A lot of that comes down to the calypso charm of its rustic beach bars - especially the legendary Foxy's Bar, which is run by island legend Foxy Callwood. Rum-drenched cocktails and icy buckets of beach beers await - sure to get you into the island’s party spirit in no time.

Day 6: Cherry red roofs, yacht-sprinkled bays, and a sophisticated French flavor all add to the gorgeous Caribbean allure of Gustavia. The island's capital rolls around a horseshoe-shaped harbor, where gleaming yachts hover and fancy shops, bars, and restaurants buzz with life and clinking cutlery. Head up to red and white Gustavia Lighthouse to look down over the revered waters, which attract many a celebrity guest and diving enthusiast to these shores. Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover this volcanic island in 1493, giving it the name St. Barthelemy in honor of his younger brother. The island has a unique history as a Swedish colony, following a deal with the French King Louis XVI to exchange the island with Sweden for better trading rights. It was returned to French control in 1878 and is now a French Overseas Collectivity. Learn more about the Swedish legacy at Fort Karl - which sits on a 29-meter-high hill above Shell Beach. The fort now lies in ruins, but you'll meet wandering iguanas, and the sweeping sea views and emerald coastline are some of the island's finest. Down below, a delightful spread of tiny pebbles and shell fragments scatter like confetti and is lapped by crystal-clear water. A little exploration uncovers countless other glorious beaches and natural wonders. Colombier Beach is a little out of the way but cradles silky-smooth sands and typically turquoise waters. If you have the chance, find somewhere to settle and sip fruity rum cocktails as the sunset flares across the waves.