riviera
noun
ri·vi·era
ˌri-vē-ˈer-ə 
ri-ˈvyer-
often capitalized
: a coastal region frequented as a resort area and usually marked by a mild climate
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Along the Mediterranean riviera coastline of northwestern Liguria, Augusto Sartori, the regional councilor for tourism, announced Wednesday that hotel occupancy was now at 99%, and the region was effectively sold out for Ferragosto.
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024
Less than 20 miles southeast of the luxury riviera of Naples, this island offers the best of all worlds: a relaxed fishing village with tranquil beaches and unspoiled nature as well as oceanfront hotels, delicious dining options, and lots to do both in and out of the water.
—Emily Raffield, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
Famed for soaking up yesteryear VIPs from Brigitte Bardot to Richard Nixon, its famed riviera is also very much back and perhaps even more glamorous than ever before.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
The ship will spend the summer and fall cruising the Mediterranean Sea – heading for the French and Italian rivieras, Croatia and Greece – with eight-day itineraries from $5,100.
—Doug Wallace, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024
Less than 20 miles southeast of the luxury riviera of Naples, this island offers the best of all worlds: a relaxed fishing village with tranquil beaches and unspoiled nature as well as oceanfront hotels, delicious dining options, and lots to do both in and out of the water.
—Emily Raffield, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
Famed for soaking up yesteryear VIPs from Brigitte Bardot to Richard Nixon, its famed riviera is also very much back and perhaps even more glamorous than ever before.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
The ship will spend the summer and fall cruising the Mediterranean Sea – heading for the French and Italian rivieras, Croatia and Greece – with eight-day itineraries from $5,100.
—Doug Wallace, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
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Riviera
geographical name
Riv·i·era
ˌri-vē-ˈer-ə
coast region of southeastern France and northwestern Italy bordering on the Mediterranean see côte d'azur
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