Now that the holiday season has wrapped up, it's that time when we start looking ahead at the year to come. If you're planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast in 2020, I've gathered together some special experiences to help with your planning or perhaps even inspire you to book a trip to the Amalfi Coast ...
Visit an Ancient Roman Villa in Minori
With its beautiful beaches lined with colorful umbrellas, sweet laid back atmosphere, and those famous views, it's easy to think of the Amalfi Coast as a holiday spot just for soaking up the sun. Don't get me wrong, there's no other place I'd rather relax on the beach. Yet what many travelers don't ...
Francesco Clemente’s Standing with Truth for Ravello 2017
In Italy, you can't help but experience modernity within the context of the past. What is new is quite literally enveloped in what came before. But isn't that what it should always be like? During my Washington, DC days, I was struck by a quotation from Shakespeare's The Tempest that is carved at ...
The Amalfi Lemon Experience
One of the symbols of the Amalfi Coast, the lemon adds its colorful touch to the terraced landscape, to the hand-painted ceramics and, of course, to the local culinary traditions. The Amalfi Coast lemon is a treasure and one that you should experience while you're visiting the area. What's the best ...
Visit the Torre Maggiore at Villa Rufolo – Opens April 1st!
The Torre Maggiore at Villa Rufolo Opens as the Torre-Museo on April 1st If you've been to Ravello and visited the Villa Rufolo, you've likely stood and enjoyed the view looking up at the Torre Maggiore. This historic tower dates back to the 13th century when the wealthy Rufolo family called the ...
Top 10 Romantic Spots on the Amalfi Coast
A Hopeless Romantic's Insider Tips for the Most Romantic Spots on the Amalfi Coast If there's one thing I love, it's a good romance. A book, a movie, a sappy card, and I'm hooked. I'm a romantic at heart, and that's probably why I fell in love with the Amalfi Coast. It was one of those love at ...
Atrani Transformed into a Christmas Presepe
Christmas is a magical time on the Amalfi Coast. With its colorful lights and picturesque setting, Atrani is one of the most charming spots this time of year. It feels like you're walking right through a traditional prespe, or nativity scene. This holiday season Atrani has created a unique and ...
Fountain Nativity Scenes in Amalfi
The nativity scene has a long tradition in Italy. It was St. Francis of Assisi who has been credited with creating the very first presepe, or nativity, way back in the early 13th century. While nativities can take on a variety of shapes and sizes—from a scene created with miniature figures (like ...
Visiting the Amalfi Coast in the Winter – 5 Things You Need to Know
When most people think of the Amalfi Coast, the scenes that come to mind are beaches strewn with colorful umbrellas, bougainvilla draped pergolas and pastel hued buildings in the bright sunshine. If you've visited the Amalfi Coast from say April through October, that is very likely what you ...
Watching Over Amalfi’s Legends
There's something captivating about an old watchtower, isn't there? Even if it's crumbling or half ruined, its very nature tells us that there are stories - something to be protected, something to be taken, conquests, danger, mystery. Sitting in the mountains above Amalfi is a watchtower that ...
An Amalfi Coast Yoga Retreat in Paradise
Love the Amalfi Coast? Love yoga? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then I've got something you're really going to love. I've always known that the Amalfi Coast was a paradise, but I didn't know just how beautiful it could be when my passion for yoga and for the Amalfi Coast came ...
How to Enjoy Summer on the Amalfi Coast
August has arrived and with it the peak summer season on the Amalfi Coast. The beaches are crowded and colorful, the water is refreshing and the days perfect for heading to the beach. Whether you're packing your bag for a summer holiday on the Amalfi Coast or simply dreaming of your next getaway, ...
