Portofino, one of the world’s most glamorous ports, and the Cinque Terre, a group of five small fishing villages clinging to the Ligurian coast.

Portofino is home to one of Europe’s most legendary and luxurious seaside hotels and has a harbor lined with chic restaurants and shops whose designer names are world famous. In contrast, there is no such thing as a luxury hotel along the Cinque Terre. Tourist shopping barely exists and restaurants are simple and to the point.
Although these two popular Mediterranean destinations are worlds apa...