Glitz and glamour go up against sizzling adventure with these two sun-soaked cruises for two budgets. By Susan Hanson

The French Riviera

France’s Côte d’Azur lures sun worshipers and the super-famous to mega-yacht magnet Saint Tropez, celluloid-loving Cannes, and foodie favorite Menton. Just beyond the coast lie quiet mountain towns such as Éze.

7-Day, $22,000 Splurge

FLY: Land in Nice for Monte Carlo after flying Lufthansa’s business class from Chicago via Frankfurt (Return flight is through Munich). From $7,968 (including taxes) per couple.

CRUISE: Sailing round trip from Monte Carlo, Seabourn’s 450-passenger Seabourn Soujourn feels right at home in yacht-lines ports such as Le Lavandou and Antibes. Toast your voyage with a champagne cocktail on your penthouse suite’s spacious veranda. Departure: October 10, 2015, from $13,998 per couple.

PLUS: From Sète, Virtuoso Voyage Club takes you to Montpellier to tour one of Europe’s oldest medical schools, visit with a master craftsman of stringed instruments, and taste local specialties. Free for Virtuoso guests.

TOTAL: From $21,966 per couple

SOUVENIR: Since 1926, Parfumarie Fragonard has concocted rare perfumes in the medieval town of Grasse, about 12 miles from Cannes. Pick up a bottle while touring the aromatic factory. (20 Boulevard Fragonard).

The Mexican Riviera

Fishing for prize marlin off Cabo San Lucas, exploring the cobbled streets of Mazatlan’s old town, and riding horseback along Puerto Vallarta’s hidden beaches highlights calls along Mexico’s western coast.

FLY: Travel round trip from Chicago to San Diego (via San Francisco) in economy class with Virgin America. From $78 (including taxes) per couple.

CRUISE: Holland America Line hits all the hot spots while sailing round trip from San Diego. Spend sea days creating travel videos in digital workshops and browsing extensive art collections aboard the 1,350-passenger Veendam. Departure: November 5, 2015, ocean-view fares from $1,798 per couple.

PLUS: Gyrating chefs in Cabo San Lucas teach guests the secrets to salsa making along with salsa dance moves during a hands-on culinary experience. All-you-can-drink margaritas remove any inhibitions. From $210 per couple.

TOTAL: From $2,806 per couple.

SOUVENIR: Family-run Nidart Gallery in Mazatlan’s Old Town showcases leather maskes, silver jewelry, and other fine handicrafts from local artisans. (Libertad #45 esq. Carnaval).

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Article originally published in Virtuoso Traveler, June 2015. Republished with permission.