Is Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast? The answer, according to longtime local Francesco Monti, might surprise you. Monti, whose family has run the Hotel Mediterraneo in Sant’Agnello outside of Sorrento for four generations, spent his college summers working at the hotel and now works as its events and food and beverage manager. During a recent press st...
READ MOREThe breathtaking Amalfi Coast is a picturesque region in southern Italy that offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty, charming coastal towns, and rich cultural heritage. Nestled between the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea and towering cliffs, this UNESCO World Heritage site is an idyllic destination that leaves a lasting impression on every traveler....
READ MOREThe Amalfi Coast is a magical part of Southern Italy dotted with vibrant cliff-hugging towns, all overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. It has been the destination for legendary figures arriving by private yachts to enjoy strolling the narrow cobblestone streets, eating leisurely meals, having an aperitivo on a bustling piazza, and escaping to dramatic v...
READ MOREEmmy Award-winning director Adam Bernstein (“30 Rock,” “Fargo,” “Better Call Saul”) is set to helm new Prime Video Italy original “Costiera,” an English-language action drama set on Italy’s iconic Amalfi Coast. The high-end show is being co-produced by Amazon Studios and Luca Bernabei for Lux Vide, the prominent Italian company behind financial thr...
READ MOREItaly's Amalfi Coast needs no introduction. The seaside region comprises 13 towns and is world-renowned as a major tourist destination, primarily for its beaches, candy-colored villages that appear to spill into the Tyrrhenian Sea, and its historical landmarks. The sun-drenched haven is located in southern Italy between Naples and Salerno. On a vis...
READ MOREThe Amalfi Coast in Italy is every traveler’s dream. The dazzling coastline conjures up alluring images of the Mediterranean glittering like a sea of diamonds, oversized lemons hanging from sun-drenched terraces, and tantalizing aromas of fresh seafood and citrus that hang in the air, all backdropped by the ever present azure blue Mediterranean sea...
READ MOREItaly holds claim to 58 UNESCO sites (the most of any nation), with 31 additional sites on the tentative list right now. It’s incredible; all that history and enlightenment from a country slightly larger than the state of Arizona. And it means that no matter how many times you’ve been to Italy, there’s always so much more to see, and do. While I do...
READ MOREVisiting the Amalfi coast of Italy? It’s quite a long and spectacular stretch of Mediterranean coastline, so figuring out where to go and what to see can be a little overwhelming. Luckily, we’ve rounded up five must-see Amalfi Coast gems. Everyone has favorite towns along the Amalfi coast (whether Amalfi or Positano, Ravello or Salerno). Where you...
READ MOREFar from the cacophony of day trippers, busy cafés, and shops selling everything-lemon lies an almost forgotten piece of Amalfi’s rich and fascinating history. A steady climb from sea level along Via San Lorenzo leads past Amalfi’s stunning Duomo, colorful pastel shop fronts, and numerous side alleys that entice the curious. The ascent levels off a...
READ MOREVisiting a new place can get overwhelming quickly. But I learned a trick that I think everyone should adopt: Before setting out for the day in said place, pick an “arbitrary stupid goal.” I learned about the arbitrary stupid goal (or ASG, as I will call it moving forward) in 2019 when the Eater Book Club (RIP, for now) read Tamara Shopsin’s memoir ...
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