Cloister of Paradise (Chiostro del Paradiso), Sorrento

Advantages: Beautiful scenery
Disadvantages: Traffic noise

.... There is a train line which also resembles the tube with the amount of graffiti on it and is a 300metre walk from Tasso. We stayed away from it so cannot comment on the quality. Taxis are numerous but can be expensive because of the traffic as the meter keeps moving even when you are not. For the ultimate tourist experience there are horse drawn carriages that leave from Tasso for a quick tour. Local tours can be organized from the tourist office which is located in the centre of town. Accommodation Hotels and camp sites abound in Sorrento and there is something for every budget. We stayed in a hotel just outside of the main town in Sant Agnello (see review Hotel Grand Parco del Sole) One point to consider when booking a hotel is the traffic noise in and around the centre of Sorrento particularly at night when everyone drives their cars and scooters... Read review

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Advantages: Pleasant course. Good test of golf. Great facilities. Not too expensive.
Disadvantages: EXTREMELY hot in the summer months. Course is over-watered.

...number of rounds, along with season tickets and a 50% reduction for junior golfers. For more details go to the Golf Club Paradise website at http://www.golfclubparadiso.it/default.asp. ~ ~ The Golf Club Paradiso del Garda is located only about 1 kilometre from the motorway exit for Peschiera del Garda on the main A4 Milan to Venice motorway, and about 2 kilometres from the centre of the village. Recommended if you ever find yourself in this beautiful part of Italy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Contact Details Secretary Tel: 045/6405802 Fax: 045/6405808 e-mail: info-golf@parchotels.it Parc Hotels Central Reservations (Italy) Tel: 0365 954174 - 913540 Fax: 0365 954447 e-mail: garda@parchotels.it ~~~~~~~~~~~~ © KenJ ~~~~~~~~~~~~... Read review

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Advantages: ideal for non flyers wishing to travel to the warmer climate of the med.
Disadvantages: NOT A TRIP FOR CHILDREN WHO WILL GET RESTLESS ON A LONG COACH JOURNEY

...) mind you...I do live in London...so my expectations may differ from others! The most important factor is that you feel safe! NO LAGER LOUTS..NO BEGGARS.. Plenty of friendly and helpful Police men and women The shops and restaurants do not 'PRESSURE SELL' and you are free to browse without being hassled to buy the goods. The biggest seller is anything made from lemons! Soap, Perfume and Lemoncella (LIQUER) an alcoholic shot made from local produce!... WOW...it has Kick !! Also leather goods are cheap... A handbag and shoe paradise for the ladies!!! Try Shopping at the "PINK ELEPHANT" (An "OFF LICENCE") located in the Piazza Antonnio...Plenty of Wine and Booze at DUTY FREE PRICES! AMAZING! If you wish to visit the harbour area of Sorrento it is advisable to use the local transport or ROAD TRAIN (A LOCAL MOTERISED VEHICLE DISGUISED... Read review

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