Savoia Hotel Positano, Positano

Advantages: Beautiful View
Disadvantages: Apalling food

..., as the surrounding area is beautiful so you don't actually spend that much time in the hotel at all. A day trip to Pompeii is a must, as is a trip to Positano: the land of the kaftans. My one word of advice would be not to book these tours through the operator, as they charge the earth. Instead just go and catch the bus, it is no more than 3 euros and gets you there just as fast for a fraction of the price! This hotel is a curiosity, but most definitely worth a look! CONTACT DETAILS Grand Hotel Excelsior Via Papa Leone X, Pogerola, 84011... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: The view! Worth a million pounds, but you get it at a reasonable price
Disadvantages: Some find rather old fashioned, but it has a certain charm

...place, due to the cliff face, Amalfi has a lot to offer, I found that simply walking around the narrow streets of houses was a wonderful experience. Plus, when off the main square and on little side streets more restaurants can be found. As in many places, we found that as a rule, 'eat where the locals eat' is a good motto to stick too when finding a restaurant. All the food is cooked in Amalfi itself, and due to its seaside location I would highly advise a fish dish…which I felt were brilliant!! The hotel also organises day trips to Naples, Pompeii, Vesuvius, Herculaneum and the fantastic Capri. The town of Positano further along the coast road was my personal favourite however. To get there costs 3 Euros on the Sita bus, and takes approximately 45minutes, depending on how daring the driver is along the hairpin bends of the coast road. When... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Stunning views, Superb cuisine
Disadvantages: Small beaches due to high cliffs

..., but then you have to deal with oncoming speeding buses. Anyway, once you have survived the bus ride, you can calm down and relax in the isolated towns of Amalfi and Positano. Both are worth a visit, and both exude charm from their every pore. Amalfi is the larger of the two towns and is slightly farther south. It has a very impressive Duomo, or domed church, which is distinguishable on the city's skyline from almost any vantage. The city is filled with gelaterias and cafes, and can be enjoyed leisurely as there aren't a great deal of activities outside of relaxation. The view from the beach onto the town and hills above is stunning. The mostly white buildings and impressive green valleys are the reason postcards were invented. If you plan on finding a hotel in Amalfi and it is peak tourist season, you will definitely need reservations... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful