Amalfi Italy

Experience stunning views and warm welcomes along the Amalfi Coast.

Explore the style and grace of Amalfi. Wedged into the mouth of a ravine and encircled by sheer cliffs, the town was once a great naval power. Now, terraced hillsides support lemon groves and honey-hued historic buildings.

One of Europe’s most amazing journeys, the Amalfi Coast stretches along the azure of the Mediterranean and its gulfs. Balmy breezes, gorgeous skies and dramatic topography have captured hearts and imaginations for hundreds of years.

Beachfront towns and historic villages invite relaxation, indulgence and warmth. Step ashore and discover the postcard-perfect reality of the Amalfi Coast.

LOCAL CUISINE SHOPPING Hearty meals abound along the The Amalfi region Amalfi Coast. The locals here eat is renowned for its with gusto — food is warming, gorgeous paper, substantial and abundant. bambagina. Made of cotton, the paper is the Pasta is a must. Try orrechiette, official correspondence a saucer-shaped pasta, with stationery of the Vatican beans. Another favorite is spaghetti and used by families for served with heaps of pork sausage formal events, like or onions and anchovy. Penne is weddings or baptisms. delicious with rabbit, tomatoes and lemon. For dessert, order sanguinaccio, a chocolate and pig’s blood pudding, Ravello and Positano are full of delightful available almost nowhere else in the world. ceramic goods. Handmade and hand-painted, these one-of-a-kind items are found in artisan The region has three sub-zones that produce grapes boutiques throughout both towns. Most stores — Ravello, Tramonti and Furore. These wines are a will ship goods home for you. balanced bouquet of sweet and flinty. Shop for leather shoes here, too. Hand-crafted Sip a little limoncello, too. Known for its bountiful pumps and sandals are an indulgence, but a lemon groves, Amalfi produces a delicious lemon worthy one. Crafted in workshops along the liqueur that’s worth taking home. coast, the quality, fit and style are superb.

CURRENCY Italy uses the euro. Tipping is appropriate, Italian etiquette is to Most stores accept but not expected. initially decline a tip. major credit cards. Offer it again. AMALFI ITALY

PLACES OF INTEREST TOP 3 LAND DISCOVERIES

1. CATHEDRAL OF ST. ANDREW EXCAVATIONS OF POMPEII Visit the historic Cathedral from the 9th century where St. Andrew’s remains rest. Step back in time at Pompeii. Once a major port, Mount Vesuvius buried the 2. CLOISTER OF PARADISE city in ash in 79 A.D. See people, pets, Wander this open-air museum and cemetery for homes, temples and other artifacts, Amalfi’s noted families since the 1200s. preserved exactly at the moment of impact. After this monumental tour, 3. ARSENAL OF THE MARITIME REPUBLIC stop at a local cameo factory to See artifacts and models of the region’s powerful observe artisans at work. naval history in this museum. RAVELLO AND AMALFI WITH APERITIF 4. MUSEUM OF HANDMADE PAPER AT HOTEL CARUSO Discover the history of paper-making in Europe, learned from Arabs in late 1100s. Visit historic Ravello atop a cliff over the beautiful Gulf of Naples. Tour the 5. AMALFI BEACH inspiring Villa Rufolo, before an Relax on the peaceful beach along the front of independent exploration of the town. the town in private lounges. Relax with an aperitif at the Hotel Caruso and journey onto Amalfi’s beyond amalfi Cloister of Paradise, an open-air burial ground and museum. POMPEII Explore the time capsule of Pompeii, frozen in EXCLUSIVE AMALFI COAST, ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted. POMPEII AND POSITANO

RAVELLO Explore the time capsule of Pompeii, Stroll the churches and shops of this cliff-top a bustling port city captured under ash village high above the Gulf of Salerno. when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. Next, travel the Sorrentine Peninsula to POSITANO the gorgeous Amalfi Coast for lunch at Delight in this elegant beach town, a favorite a luxury hotel. Close the day strolling relaxation spot of celebrities and artists. the beach town of Positano.

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