Creating Memorable Day Trips

The best day trips balance ambition with relaxation. Trying to see too much guarantees seeing nothing properly. Choose one main destination, allow time for wandering, include a good meal, and build in flexibility for discoveries.

Consider mixing purposes: a morning market visit followed by afternoon beach time, a cultural morning with hiking afternoon, a village exploration with vineyard stop. The Riviera's compact size enables these combinations.

Most importantly, remain open to serendipity. The wrong bus might lead to the right village. The closed museum might force discovery of perfect café. The missed train might mean sunset from unexpected viewpoint. Day trips succeed not through rigid execution but through embracing possibilities.