The Founder

Zona Blu was founded by Malikah, whose relationship with Sardinia began more than a decade ago and gradually became a way of life.

After years of working in travel and building a business centered around Italian food and wine, she found herself drawn not just to the beauty of the island, but to its depth — its traditions, its pace, and the strength of its communities. After nine years living in Sardinia, her connection to the island is personal. What began as exploration became integration — through friendships, daily life, and a deep respect for the culture she continues to share with others. Now in Savannah, she remains deeply connected to Sardinia and brings that lived experience to the careful development of each journey.

Zona Blu was created from this place of understanding.

Not as a tour company, but as a way to offer others a more meaningful experience of Sardinia — one that reflects the island as it is lived, not just as it is seen.

The Details

Founded in 2026 · Based in Savannah, with long-standing ties to Sardinia

Small-group journeys and private, tailored experiences

Intentionally limited group sizes
Unhurried pace

An approach that is immersive, considered, and deeply local

Selected Appearances

Soft Girl Era Podcast
A conversation on reinvention, place, and the story behind Zona Blu.

She is Savannah
Founder feature and visual profile.

Entrepreneur of Impact
Participant supporting philanthropic initiatives through purpose-driven work.