Close to the ocean, this smoke-free apartment brings it all within reach. Your feet will make short work of the 5-minute walk to Villa Garnier or the 10-minute walk to Bordighera Port.

As you settle into this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental, you'll find a BBQ grill and air conditioning. Connect to the WiFi, or get cozy in front of the cable/satellite TV; there's also video games and a DVD player. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and towels. Be sure to check out the kitchen, stocked a coffee maker and a microwave. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a dryer. Other amenities include bed sheets and heating.