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The coast hanging above

the Tyrrhenian Sea

includes, bend after bend,

Positano, Praiano, Furore,

Conca dei Marini, Amalfi,

Ravello, and Cetara.

Fascinating, intriguing, and beautiful. Humphrey Boga- its highlights include a Japanese-style bathroom. The hotel also
rt and Winston Churchill are just a couple of names in an end- boasts Zass restaurant (with its Michelin star) of Chef Alois Van-
less list of personalities who have lost their heads for the Amalfi langenaeker. Guests may also avail themselves of a private yacht
Coast, one of the most seductive areas of Italy. to explore the islands of the Gulf of Naples and the magical Punta
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, the area in- Campanella.
cludes towns along the coast and in the near inland that have be- When you arrive in Positano, it is love at first sight. It must
come international icons. As you drive along the SS163 panoramic be the colorful houses studding a sand-bathing hill in an up-
route, among the most spectacular in the world, you take a senti- side-down cone layout, the craftsmen workshops and luxury bou-
mental journey into the great beauty of Italy, with its breathtaking tiques, or the undulant alleys that make this town the essence of
views. The coast hanging above the Tyrrhenian Sea includes, bend worldliness. It is one of the most Instagrammable postcards of the
after bend, Positano, Praiano, Furore, Conca dei Marini, Amalfi, Amalfi Coast.
Ravello, Maiori, Minori, Cetara, and Vietri sul Mare. Stone jewels Tip: visit the MAR (Roman archaeology museum), by the
immersed in the pastel colors of the houses and smell of lemons. cathedral, hosting the ruins of a 1st-century Ancient Roman Do-
Perhaps explored at the wheel of a vintage convertible, like the mus, two crypts, and still-vibrant frescoes.
1962 Mercedes 220SE, the 1959 MGA, or the legendary 1960 Alfa Only a few miles away, you will find Praiano, a maritime de-
Romeo Giulietta, with their timeless appeal. light to explore on foot along the eight NaturArte trails including
Plan a stay at the renowned Hotel San Pietro, camouflaged 150 ceramic and stone sculptures by artists from the Campania
in dense greenery only a couple miles from Positano. It is an em- region. These urban trekking paths – downtown and in the sur-
blem of style with its different stories following the vertical, rocky rounding nature – comprise an open-air museum and offer in-
structure of the coast – a common configuration for Amalfi Coast spiring sights from different perspectives. To refuel and satisfy
hotels – and direct access to the beach by elevator. We suggest your palate, stop at Un piano nel Cielo (a floor in heaven) restau-
booking Suite Virginia (120 m /1292 ft ), cherished by the likes of rant, within the luxury boutique hotel Casa Angelina, which was
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Julia Roberts and Barbra Streisand. It takes up an entire floor and awarded its first Michelin star in 2024.

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