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On the left, Furore fjord, Amalfi coast, Italy. ©Marco Bottigelli
Right, elevated view of famous rows of beach chairs and umbrellas
in Positano Beach, Italy. ©Getty Images

And we get to Amalfi, the Lady of the Amalfi Coast, with Garbo, Richard Wagner, and Jacqueline Kennedy, among others.
a glorious past made of maritime conquests at the time of Ital- Take an emotional walk among the blooming gardens of Villa
ian Maritime Republics and stunning ancient monuments – the Rufolo – towering above the sea and hosting the renowned Rav-
Duomo, above all, hosting the spectacular Chiostro del Paradiso ello Festival in the summer – and the 15-acre Villa Cimbrone gar-
(cloister of Paradise). It is also a city of golden hotels, such as the den, with an English touch and hosting the homonymous hotel.
Hotel Santa Caterina, a benchmark for hôtellerie along the coast The latter is the only structure on the Coast featuring a private
since 1904. This elegant oasis surrounded by vertical gardens helicopter landing area. It boasts 19 rooms and Il Flauto di Pan
boasts Il Glicine restaurant (with its Michelin star) and 66 rooms, restaurants (one Michelin star), which organizes romantic din-
including two privately positioned suites among the lemon and ners for two, with private service, upon request, on the famous
orange groves: the romantic Chalet Giulietta e Romeo, with two Terrazza dell’Infinito (sundeck of infinity), spectacularly over-
floors and a private pool, and Follia Amalfitana, with a clamshell looking the sea. Another iconic hotel is the Caruso – A Belmond
bed and a small round pool. Another prestigious hotel is the Mi- Hotel, an 11th-century building with its original frescoes, vaulted
ralfi, established in 1956 by the Mansi family, which still owns it ceilings, an infinity pool, and 50 rooms. It is considered one of the
today. Today, it is a design hotel with 36 rooms and included in the most prestigious in Italy, and its luxury experiences include the
Small Luxury Hotels of the World network. The new Azur Lounge “Krug Table”, a private dinner under the moonlight starring Krug
cocktail and champagne bar stands out for its bright spaces and champagne and the classy dishes by Chef Armando Aristarco.
branded Italian design furniture. It is a pleasure to sip a drink at After the explosion of elegance and charm of Ravello, you
sunset on its romantic panoramic terrace. will find the fascinating sea towns Minori, Cetara, and Vietri sul
Ravello is another pearl of the Amalfi Coast, sitting com- Mare, all distinguished by a special character, atmosphere, and
fortably among the folds of the mountains and a favorite of Greta more dazzling emotions in the name of the Dolce Vita.

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