May 17. The Mediterranean is the go-to destination for Americans traveling to Europe over the summer.
There are over 6000 islands to pick from, all boasting a rich heritage and outstanding natural beauty, and picking one for a sunny holiday can be challenging, to say the least.
While a majority of travelers have already made up their minds about living it up in Santorini, Mykonos, Ibiza, and other party islands, others may still be wondering where to go to experience some of that laid-back Mediterranean living, preferably a not-so-obvious pick.
If you fall within the latter group, perhaps you should consider jetting off to beautiful Corsica instead.
An island that is part of France, located directly North of Sardinia, Corsica (or Corse, as the locals call it) is the fourth-largest island in the Mediterranean and the largest island in Metropolitan France (the French territories located in Europe).
Corsica is best known for its rich Franco-Italian heritage. Over the centuries, French and Italian powers fought over control of the island, and depending on the historical period, you will find Corsica is either ruled by the French Empire or an Italic state.
Source: Travel off Path
