Because of Corsica’s ideal location on the Med, one can easily and inexpensively visit France and Italy by traveling to and from the island via ferry.

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Instead of flying directly to Corsica via Paris this year, I decided to fly to London and use the savings for a little road trip through France. We stopped in Paris, spent three days in Caen, visiting the landing beaches of Normandy (Juno and Omaha) and Mont St. Michel, and from there continued to La Rochelle and Carcassonne.

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Booking flights to Corsica from the U.S. (avoid American Airlines).

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The island of Corsica offers an impressive variety of scenery that includes magnificent coasts, snow capped mountains, forests, valleys and even a desert.

Corsica is not a cheap destination but prices are not terribly expensive either. You can save money on your trip by following a few simple tips.

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With so much moisture in the soil, Spring in Corsica this year promises a spectacular display of colors, as wild flowers take over the mountains and wide open spaces in every corner of the island.

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So far 2010 has shown to be a better year for the US Dollar, (better than most of 2008-2009). How long will this trend continue or what exactly is keeping the US dollar up is the subject of numerous financial sites and newsletters.

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There are beautiful beaches, monuments, historic landmarks and magnificent mountains in many parts of the world but I don’t know of too many destinations that combine all those attractions into one tiny island, coupled with safety. Check out 8 Reasons to Visit Corsica in 2010…

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Corsica offers sustainable and responsible tourism, with roughly two-thirds of the island protected as a natural park, a place where hikers, rock climbers, kayakers and other outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy active sports in all seasons.

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If you live in the US, you can fly to London or another major European city and then take a flight on a discount airline such as Ryanair or EasyJet to your final destination. Be aware that you’ll probably have to catch a shuttle and change airports (well worth it if you can save $500 or more on airfare).

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“Traffic at the four commercial airports in Corsica has gradually grown in recent years to finally pass the 2.5 million passenger mark in 2008”.

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