Costa Smeralda: 50 Years of Dolce Vita in Sardinia (Hardback)

"The timeless glamour and unequalled scenic beauty of the Mediterranean's most exclusive coastal hideaways."" "Italy's Costa Smeralda - literally the "emerald coast" - offers natural wonders, luxury hotels, and seaside fun. It has been a storied escape for celebrities and socialites alike ever since it was first discovered during Italy's glamorous post-war "dolce vita "era. Today, a new generation is discovering this amazing part of Sardinia, which is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in the world. This stylish volume is lavishly illustrated with photographs of the notable figures who flock to the Costa Smeralda's romantic coves and rustic creeks and transformed it into a status symbol, including Ringo Starr, Jacqueline Kennedy, Aristotle Onassis, Sophia Loren, and many others.