Oh, Amalfi - you beautiful gem.

This glorious peninsula with stunning cliffside resorts give you all the Dolce Vita vibes. This location is taxing to get to - but oh, is the journey WORTH IT.

When to Visit:

We went at the end of May, and it was PERFECT. Not necessarily the best time to swim, but the weather was warm, and crowds were scarce. September is a beautiful time to visit as well, as summer crowds will die down a bit. Keep in mind that the Amalfi Coast is a seasonal destination - they'll be locking their doors come October.

Things to Consider:

Don't come to Amalfi specifically for the beaches. There are no actual sandy beaches in the area, except for a few black pebble beaches.

Please plan your transportation ahead of time. The coastline is a long stretch of twists and turns, and Italian locals drive like madmen. You don’t want to be backed up for hours when you’re just trying to arrive safely at your destination.

I suggest to start your journey with a few days exploring Rome.

This is an expensive and highly desired destination. It’s SO crucial to book ahead of time, and I really recommend to go during shoulder season to find more reasonable hotel rates.

How to Get There:

You'll likely arrive from Rome, through Naples, and then there are a few stops to take to get to the beautiful coast. Don't worry - the view is breathtaking on the journey.

Ask me about how I can make your arrival SEAMLESS. I had wonderful clients vacation here recently, and she mentioned, “Paying a little extra for pre-arranged transportation was worth its money in gold”.

What to Eat:

Amalfi
Grand Marina - right on the beach, near the pier. This was one of our favorite places the whole trip!
Positano
Il Tridente at Hotel Poseidon
La Sponda (hotel Le Sirenuse)
Al Palazzo (hotel Palazzo Murat)
Chez Black
Ravello
Ristorante Belvedere (hotel Belmond Caruso)
Al Ristoro del Moro
*Please note: you will want to make reservations well in advance. I would of course do this for you in my full planning package.*

Things to Do:

Mozzarella making
Limoncello tasting - (YUM!)
Capri boat tour with a stop in the Blue Grotto
A boat ride along the coastline - stunning
Sunset concerts in Ravello (summer only)
Hiking into the high summits and plateaus of the Monti Lattari, the mountain range of Praiano, Amalfi and Ravello
Hiking the world-famous Path of the Gods followed by a coastline picnic
Walk the beautiful Positano town
Swimming in the sea
Eat lunch with a view of Mt Vesuvius
Go Crystal Kayaking near Sorrento
Enjoy the La Fontelina Beach Club
Swim in the Positano spiaggia