Chiavari, about an hour from Cinque Terre, is an under-the-radar Riviera destination with ample beaches, cultural attractions, locavore restaurants, and good prices.

Check in to these all-inclusive resorts with private pools for the ultimate hotel perk: your very own watery retreat.

Last June, we spent almost a week in Vernazza, Italy, and had the chance to explore the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre area. These five coastal communities each have unique personalities.