... the beach but doable! The apartments are tiny-cannot swing a cat etc and not in the best condition, it is cramped a bit like a campsite! We liked the port at Porto Vecchio and enjoyed some great trips into the mountains. You will need a car for flexibility and ... more

... a very nice self-catering apartment in Algajola. Above a hairdressers and next door to the Spar shop. Huge beach and a good range of eating places. The food is superb - would recommend 'The Old Cave' restaurant. On the old narrow guage railway between Calvi and L'lle Rousse. A ... more

... 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