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WRITING · February 7, 2016

The Amalfi Coast in Perillo Traveler Magazine

Perillo Traveler The Amalfi Coast

The last few months have been a bit of a whirlwind, but in many good ways. In the middle of multiple writing projects, the end result can sometimes seem so far away. But when the final product arrives, all the extra work is worthwhile. It was a joy to get the Winter 2016 issue of Perillo Traveler magazine recently and see my feature article on the Amalfi Coast. This was an especially fun project because it included all of my own photos. (Except the cover below – that’s not my shot.) When I write about the Amalfi Coast, the words are intimately connected to the landscape here and the photographs that I love taking while out exploring. To have the two of them together is a dream!

Perillo Traveler The Amalfi Coast

The article takes a broad tour of the Amalfi Coast, with stops in Amalfi, Positano and Ravello. I also share some of my favorite walks, beaches and day trips along with the best restaurants, hotels and shopping spots on the Amalfi Coast. Planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast? You won’t want to miss this article and the Insider’s Guide section! Even better, you can download it for free at the Perillo Traveler website. Or click here.

Perillo Traveler Amalfi Coast Winter 2016

In this issue you’ll also have the chance to win a 5 day trip to Rome for two! (Make sure you enter before March 24, 2016.)

Posted In: WRITING · Tagged: Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast Writing, Perillo Traveler, Writing

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Comments

  1. Linda says

    February 8, 2016 at 14:34

    Congrats, Laura. Your article is fantastic!

    Reply
  2. Margie Miklas says

    February 9, 2016 at 20:37

    That is so awesome to be featured in Perillo Traveller! Great post!

    Reply
  3. KareninCalabria says

    February 16, 2016 at 06:43

    Congratulations on a lovely article with wonderful pictures – great bell tower through the arches and beach umbrella shot!

    Reply
  4. Anwar says

    February 20, 2016 at 16:14

    Hi there… we’re looking to make it to Amalfi in the next 2 weeks. Is there anywhere else I can read your article? the website doesn’t work on a Mac, the download is PC only… thank you!

    Reply
  5. Rebekah DeLibro says

    April 20, 2016 at 23:25

    So wonderful, it is perfect! Congratulations Laura. I could look at the pictures all day!

    Reply
  6. Jan Plunk says

    April 28, 2016 at 18:15

    Thank you for a wonderful and informative article.
    Would you happen to know where Food Network filmed the ” Giada In Italy” series?
    I know it is on the Amalfi Coast, possibly Pasitano, but I would like to know the exact location for when I make my first trip to the Amalfi Coast this year.
    Thank you,
    Jan Plunk

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