When initially searching for 'a place in the sun' during 2007 I looked in all the normal places like Spain, Southern France etc and Fiji but then looked at Calabria, Italy. It didn't take long to realise that this is an area of stunning beauty, dramatic coastline and mountains. Calabria is blessed with what is generally known as the best climate in the Mediterranean. The sea temperature can be as high as 27-29°c and crystal clear azure.