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. —

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 See all Example Sentences for riviera