DK Travel : Naples & the Amalfi Coast

From one perspective, this area is an anomaly, at once one of the earth’s most beautiful and yet most accursed places. It has been the choice of the great and wealthy as their playground, while also being the scene of some of the greatest natural disasters and the grittiest human misery. Perhaps these irreconcilable twists of fate are at the root of the Neapolitans’ famously optimistic cynicism. The city of Naples itself is a vibrant urban setting, almost non-European in its intensity, while the beauty of the surrounding coast has been known to make grown men weep.

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Pietra Donica Bed and Breakfast

A 1700 farmhouse converted into a romantic bed and breakfast. Located in the centre of Forio on the island of Ischia. Restaurants and bus stops are within easy walking distance and the owner is extremely friendly. He speaks English, although does let you practise your Italian on him.

http://www.pietradonica.it/
Positano

Positano is a beautiful town with a few challenges from a logistics perspective. The town itself is very small, but completely vertical - with only 1 road that snakes 1-way in and around town. Logistics are a challenge even for experienced travellers. Most people either come in on ferry, bus, or taxi. We decided to take the ferry from Naples. When we arrived in Positano, we discovered our hotel was straight up the hill about 275-300 steep, narrow steps in front of us. A daunting task with 2 40lb suitcases. So if you do decide to visit Positano - pack very light.
Ravello

A beautiful little town to visit nestled in the mountainside above Amalfi - it is a lovely walk through the town and then up through lemon groves to get there. Ravello has some lovely gardens and a beautiful church you can visit or you be treat yourself to a drink in one of the posh hotels, have a gorgeous Italian icecream or sample the amazing local pizza!
village of Ravello

Ravello is a beautiful village high on the hillside overlooking the Amalfi coast. There are great reastaurants with views and lovely walks around the village.