Amalfi
Enjoy most any wine with your dinner, because there's no such thing as a bad
house wine in Italy. You can't help but feel more at peace after watching the
relaxed manner of doing everything in this getaway town.
Sorrento
If you like to imagine you're living in mythological times, come to the town
known as the City of Sirens. Lovers of Greek mythology will recall that the
sirens lured fishermen to dangerous rocks with their entrancing songs, and you
will feel equally mesmerized by this lovely coastal town. If you need a jolt
back to reality, try the zesty local limoncello made from the boon of local
lemon groves.
Capri Island
Take the boat from Sorrento to Capri Island to visit the Grotta Azzurra, or
'blue grotto.' This mysteriously pretty place was once considered a nymphaeum, a
consecrated natural spring dedicated to nymphs, mythological creatures who lived
in small bodies of water.
Positano
Positano seems to have one of those magnetic personalities. People visit
there, don't want to leave, and feel happily stuck in this town of twisty
streets, plazas, and cafes.
Maiori
Formerly an important port, this town's current hot spot is its extensive and
sparkling beachfront resort.
Praiano Ravello
Visit the Chiesa di San Luca Evangelista, a church dedicated to St. Luke in
this quiet town with lots of breathing room.
Minori
July 13th holds regal marine processions each year for the festival of the
town's patron saint, Santa Trofimena. Your visit to Italy will have no lack in
variety and taste, but Minori's unusual melanzane alla cioccolata, a dessert of
eggplant, chocolate, sugar and almonds will make you think twice about the
stereotypical dessert ingredients.