The Mediterranean Islands, Designed Around You
One sea. Islands with completely different personalities.
Turquoise coves.
Ancient stone villages.
Long lunches overlooking the water.
Vineyards climbing hillsides.
Glamorous beach clubs.
Quiet harbors filled with fishing boats.
Centuries of history sitting just beyond the beach.
The islands of the Mediterranean may share the same sea, but that's where the similarities end.
Mallorca. Ibiza. Corsica. Sardinia. Sicily. Malta. The Greek Islands.
Each offers a completely different experience.
At Sea & Sun Travel Agency, we help you discover which Mediterranean island — or combination of islands — fits the journey you're imagining.
Beautiful resorts. Boutique hotels. Private touring. Food and wine. Beaches. Island hopping. Small ships. Yacht-style voyages. Mediterranean cruises.
Your Mediterranean can be as relaxed or adventurous as you want it to be.
Which Mediterranean Island is Right for You?
That's where the fun begins.
Because choosing a Mediterranean island isn't simply about finding the prettiest beach.
Do you want sophisticated restaurants and beautiful resorts?
Historic cities and archaeological sites?
Hidden coves and mountain villages?
Nightlife and beach clubs?
Wine and food?
A romantic escape?
A slower island where you can disappear for a week?
Or do you want to wake up somewhere different every morning aboard a small ship or yacht-style cruise?
Maybe the answer isn't one island at all.
The Mediterranean gives us countless ways to create your journey.
Mallorca
Mediterranean beauty with far more than beaches.
Mallorca is one of those destinations that can surprise travelers who think they already know what it is.
Yes, the beaches are beautiful.
But leave the coastline and you'll discover historic towns, dramatic mountains, olive groves, vineyards, beautiful villages and an island with a strong identity of its own.
Spend time exploring Palma and its impressive cathedral and Old Town.
Drive through the Serra de Tramuntana.
Wander through villages such as Valldemossa and Deià.
Discover hidden coves.
Visit wineries.
Spend an afternoon aboard a boat.
Then return to a beautiful hotel and decide whether tomorrow is an exploring day or a do-absolutely-nothing-by-the-water day.
Both are acceptable.
MALLORCA PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Barcelona | Ibiza | Menorca | Spanish Mainland | Mediterranean Cruises
Ibiza
Look beyond the nightlife.
Yes, Ibiza knows how to throw a party.
But reducing the island to nightlife misses much of what makes it special.
Beyond the famous clubs you'll find beautiful beaches, secluded coves, whitewashed villages, sophisticated restaurants, stylish hotels and a quieter side of the island that feels worlds away from its reputation.
Spend the morning exploring.
Have lunch overlooking the Mediterranean.
Charter a boat for the afternoon.
Watch the sunset.
Then decide whether your evening ends with dinner or is only getting started.
Ibiza can be glamorous.
It can be energetic.
It can also be surprisingly peaceful.
We'll help you find the version that fits you.
IBIZA PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Mallorca | Barcelona | Formentera | Mediterranean Cruises
Corsica
Wild beauty with a French accent.
Corsica feels different.
Mountains rise dramatically from the Mediterranean. Historic towns overlook beautiful harbors. Beaches hide beneath rugged cliffs. French and Corsican influences come together in the island's food, wine and culture.
Explore Ajaccio.
Discover Bonifacio perched dramatically above the sea.
Travel into the mountains and through traditional villages.
Spend time along beautiful beaches.
Taste local wines and regional cuisine.
Corsica is particularly appealing to travelers who want their Mediterranean escape to include nature, culture and exploration alongside the coastline.
And because of its location, it pairs beautifully with southern France, Sardinia and Mediterranean voyages.
CORSICA PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
French Riviera | Sardinia | Provence | Italy | Mediterranean Cruises
Sardinia
Some of the Mediterranean's most extraordinary water.
Sardinia's brilliant turquoise coastline may be what gets your attention first.
But the island gives you plenty of reasons to stay.
Beautiful beaches and secluded coves meet distinctive cuisine, historic villages, archaeological sites and traditions shaped over thousands of years.
Northern Sardinia and the Costa Smeralda bring an especially glamorous side of Mediterranean life — beautiful resorts, yacht-filled harbors and extraordinary coastline.
Elsewhere, the island can feel dramatically quieter and more traditional.
Sardinia works beautifully for travelers who want to combine exploration with genuine downtime.
And sometimes the best itinerary really does include an afternoon with absolutely nothing scheduled.
SARDINIA PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Corsica | Rome | Italian Mainland | French Riviera | Mediterranean Cruises
Sicily
An island that could easily become the entire journey.
Sicily isn't simply an Italian island.
It's a destination with an identity shaped by civilizations from across the Mediterranean.
Greek temples.
Roman ruins.
Norman architecture.
Baroque towns.
Volcanic landscapes.
Historic markets.
Wine.
Extraordinary food.
And miles of coastline.
Explore Palermo.
Spend time in Taormina with Mount Etna rising nearby.
Visit wineries along Etna's volcanic slopes.
Discover ancient Greek sites.
Explore southeastern Sicily's beautiful Baroque towns.
Or slow down along the coast.
Sicily deserves far more than a rushed port visit.
For some travelers, it deserves the entire vacation.
SICILY PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Italian Mainland | Malta | Southern Italy | Mediterranean Cruises
Malta
Tiny islands. Enormous history.
Malta packs an extraordinary amount into a remarkably small destination.
Its strategic location between Europe and North Africa has shaped thousands of years of history, leaving behind fortified cities, prehistoric temples, beautiful architecture and a culture influenced by civilizations from across the Mediterranean.
Explore Valletta.
Discover the ancient streets of Mdina.
Travel across the island to fishing villages and coastal viewpoints.
Take a boat to Gozo.
Spend time on the water.
And look closely at the architecture — because Malta often feels unlike anywhere else in Europe.
Its compact size also makes it easy to combine cultural exploration with time beside the Mediterranean.
MALTA PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Sicily | Italy | Greece | Mediterranean Cruises
The Greek Islands
An entire Mediterranean world of their own.
Santorini.
Mykonos.
Crete.
Paros.
Naxos.
Corfu.
Rhodes.
And countless others.
The Greek Islands offer everything from famous sunsets and whitewashed villages to ancient archaeological sites, mountain landscapes, beaches, food, wine and islands where life moves at a completely different pace.
Because Greece offers so many possibilities, we've given it a destination of its own.
Menorca & Formentera
Sometimes smaller is exactly what you're looking for.
Not every Mediterranean island needs to be famous.
For travelers who love Spain's Balearic Islands but want something quieter, Menorca offers beautiful beaches, coves, historic towns and a more relaxed atmosphere than neighboring Mallorca and Ibiza.
And just off Ibiza, Formentera feels like an escape from the escape — celebrated for beautiful water, beaches and a wonderfully laid-back atmosphere.
Sometimes the best Mediterranean journey includes the island everyone knows.
And sometimes it's the island next door.
The Mediterranean Through Food & Wine
Every island tastes different.
One of the joys of traveling through the Mediterranean is discovering how much cuisine changes from one island to another.
Fresh seafood beside the water.
Mallorcan specialties.
Corsican cheeses and charcuterie.
Sardinian pasta and wines.
Sicilian markets, arancini and dishes shaped by centuries of cultural influence.
Maltese cuisine reflecting its location between Europe and North Africa.
Greek olive oil, cheeses, seafood and wine.
We can incorporate winery visits, market tours, cooking experiences, farm visits, food walks and memorable restaurants throughout your journey.
Or you can simply order whatever the person at the next table is having.
Sometimes that works too.
One Island or Several?
You don't have to collect islands to experience the Mediterranean.
There's something wonderful about choosing one island and staying awhile.
Unpack.
Explore.
Find your favorite restaurant.
Return to the same beach.
Take day trips.
Allow the destination to become familiar.
But combining islands can create an entirely different adventure.
Mallorca + Ibiza
Corsica + Sardinia
Sicily + Malta
Greek Island hopping
Or combine an island stay with time on the mainland:
Barcelona + Mallorca
French Riviera + Corsica
Rome + Sardinia
Southern Italy + Sicily
There are countless possibilities.
The key is knowing which combinations make logistical sense — and which look much better on a map than they work in real life.
We'll help you tell the difference.
The Mediterranean by Sea
Some islands were simply meant to be approached from the water.
Cruising is one of the most natural ways to experience the Mediterranean.
A single journey might connect the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, the Greek Islands and destinations along the European mainland.
But how you cruise matters.
A premium ocean ship provides one experience.
A smaller destination-focused ship provides another.
A luxury or yacht-style vessel can create something completely different — with fewer guests, a more intimate atmosphere and itineraries designed around smaller ports and coastal destinations.
The right ship isn't necessarily the biggest, newest or most expensive.
It's the one that matches the Mediterranean experience you want.
Cruise Port or Vacation Destination?
Sometimes a few hours simply aren't enough.
Maybe you first discovered Mallorca from a cruise ship.
Or Malta.
Sicily.
Corsica.
Sardinia.
You spent six or eight hours exploring, returned to your ship and thought:
I wish we had more time here.
That's one of the wonderful things about cruising.
It introduces you to places you might never have considered otherwise.
And sometimes those places become the destination for your next vacation.
We can turn an island you loved during a port call into a longer Mediterranean stay — with the right hotel, private touring, transportation and time to experience what existed beyond your shore excursion.
Combine Land & Sea
Your cruise doesn't have to be the entire vacation.
If your Mediterranean cruise begins or ends in Barcelona, Rome, Athens, Venice, Lisbon, Nice or another European gateway, we can design the journey around your sailing.
Spend several nights in Spain before boarding in Barcelona.
Explore Rome and Tuscany before making your way to your ship.
Stay in Athens and continue to a Greek island.
Experience the French Riviera before or after your voyage.
Or create a longer land journey that ends exactly where your cruise begins.
Your pre- or post-cruise experience can be as simple as one or two additional hotel nights with private transfers, or we can design a customized multi-destination journey around your sailing.
If you're already crossing the Atlantic for a Mediterranean cruise, staying a little longer can turn one vacation into something much bigger.
Looking for Something A Little Different?
The Mediterranean doesn't end with the islands everyone knows.
Maybe Mallorca, Sicily and Santorini aren't what you're looking for.
Wonderful.
There are hundreds of inhabited islands throughout the Mediterranean, including places many American travelers rarely consider.
Maybe it's Gozo instead of Malta's main island.
Menorca instead of Mallorca.
A smaller Greek island instead of Mykonos.
Or an Adriatic island off the coast of Croatia.
That's where understanding what you want becomes more important than starting with a list of famous destinations.
Tell us what you're looking for.
We'll help find the place that fits.
First Time in the Mediterranean?
Start with the experience you want — not the island you've heard about most.
If this is your first Mediterranean journey, you don't need to know exactly where you want to go.
That's part of what we help with.
Tell us what sounds good.
Beautiful beaches?
Food and wine?
History?
Nightlife?
Romance?
Small towns?
Luxury resorts?
Being on the water?
Exploring several destinations?
Doing absolutely nothing for three days?
From there, we can begin narrowing down the Mediterranean that fits you.
Already Know the Mediterranean?
Go smaller. Go deeper. Stay longer.
Maybe you've cruised the Mediterranean several times.
You've seen Santorini.
You've walked through Palma.
You've visited Sicily.
You've spent the day in Malta.
Now perhaps it's time to stop visiting these places for eight hours.
Stay on the island.
Explore beyond the port.
Discover the villages and beaches your shore excursion never reached.
Combine Corsica and Sardinia.
Spend a week exploring Sicily.
Pair Barcelona with Mallorca.
Or experience the region aboard a smaller ship capable of showing you a different side of the Mediterranean.
The more you experience this part of the world, the more you realize how much is still left to discover.
When Should You Visit the Mediterranean?
The Mediterranean isn't one destination with one climate and one perfect travel season.
Where you're going matters.
What you want to do matters even more.
Spring can be wonderful for sightseeing, hiking and exploring historic towns.
Summer brings long days, warm water, beach clubs and the Mediterranean at its liveliest — along with peak-season demand in many popular destinations.
Early fall can offer a beautiful balance for travelers who want warm weather and time on the water while moving beyond the height of summer.
And some destinations remain compelling well outside the traditional beach season.
Instead of asking only:
"When is the best time to visit the Mediterranean?"
Let's start with:
"What do you want to do when you get there?"
How We Design Your Mediterranean Journey?
The Mediterranean gives you almost too many choices.
That's exactly why thoughtful planning matters.
You don't need to determine which island has the right atmosphere.
You don't need to figure out which ferry connects Corsica and Sardinia.
You don't need to decide whether Mallorca belongs before or after Barcelona.
And you don't need to compare hundreds of resorts, cruise ships and itineraries trying to determine which one actually fits you.
We can bring together:
- Hand-selected hotels and resorts
- Private and small-group touring
- Island stays
- Ferries and regional flights
- Private transfers and drivers
- Food and wine experiences
- Boating and time on the water
- Ocean, small-ship and yacht-style cruises
- Pre- and post-cruise stays
- International flights
- Special celebrations and experiences
- One organized itinerary
We design your journey around your priorities, pace, travel style and investment — then coordinate the pieces so they work together.
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