... I discovered that no car rental company has automatics. They claim they will import one for an extra $1,000 fee!! Does anyone have any advice or contacts? (Other than to learn to drive a standard). Another option might be for me to hire a driver, but I'd rather ... more

... more for a European car rental, I learned to drive a stick in a hurry. Once I got past the first day (including car stalling in the middle of the roundabout and rolling backwards on a hill, not to mention trying to park a car holding onto the clutch), things ... more

For the record, I did learn how to drive a manual shift before my trip. Definitely don't learn when you get to your vacation spot! You don't need the stress. ... more

... bring over the ferry vs. renting in Corsica itself. I have heard that rental prices can be higher on the island itself becuause of some insurance clause. Also, is a scooter a good mode of transportation while in Corsica (instead of a car)? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Sonali & Kevin ... more

... For a honeymoon (or any vacation) I think Cassis, Nice, or Villefranche-sur-Mer might serve better than Marseille but perhaps you have reasons not stated. As for hotels in Calvi: Balanea 04 95 65 29 71(100-210 euros) rooms with panaromic views of the port located on the ... more

PS Just as I was investigating rental apartments in Calvi, we received an email from our fellow Norwegian travellers regarding a suitable apartment in Bastia. Considering that our trip will be in early October do you have any comments on Calvi versus Bastia? ... more

... We are in California, our friends are from Norway. We are meeting in Provence and taking a two weeks vacation together. I do hope to hear from someone who is familiar with Bastia. There are so many postings on this site, (Calvi) but oddly, only two on the Bastia site ... more

... phone. I found No US travel agencies that deal with Corsica. I guess, US residents better look elsewhere for vacations :-) I won't give up.. I'll try to wake up in the middle of the night one day next week to reach a UK travel company during office hours ... more

... to just get away. If you are really interested in knowing about Corsica, Dorothy Carrington’s book Granite Island: Portrait of Corsica is regarded by many as the definitive information source. It is now out of print but is still available though the usual internet sources. Have a wonderful vacation ... more