As travelers discover the Mediterranean charms of this island region, with its idyllic beaches and buzzing capital, locals are hoping to avoid the crowds suffocating so many other Italian destinations. Travel and Vacations, Conservation of Resources, Beaches, Archaeology and Anthropology, Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy), Sardinia (Italy) As travelers discover the Mediterranean charms of this island region, with its idyllic beaches and buzzing capital, locals are hoping to avoid the crowds suffocating so many other Italian destinations. NYT > Business