I have been to Italy only once, and that was in 1999, so I am desperate to get back and see the South, including the famed Amalfi coast. I imagine it might be like scenes from The Talented Mr. Ripley with sun-filled days by the sea and warm evenings dining al fresco (and without the sinister plot, of course!). It would be amazing to see the coastline by sailboat, explore the Amalfi Drive in a convertible, and walk the surrounding towns.
Staying at Capo La Gala on the Sorrento Coast would be my hotel pick. Perched on the hilltops above the Bay of Naples, this would be the perfect spot for sunbathing and staring out toward the sea with a Limoncello in hand.
Striped Hammam Towel | The Talented Mr. Ripley | Sunglasses | Gold Thor stud earrings | Nautical striped cotton dress | Park Bench Fedora | Mellifluous cinch sandals | Small leather wallet | Halter Maillot Swimsuit
For more travel daydreaming and Wanderlust destinations, be sure to check out Vancouver Island, Reykjavik, and Zanzibar.
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Image Sources: town of Ravello via Kiwi Collection Hotel Caruso | Vintage Postage Stamps from iStockPhoto here and here | Capo La Gala via Mr. and Mrs. Smith Collection
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I’ve been on the Amalfi Coast and it’s stunningly beautiful. I’ve wanted to go back ever since. The towns have such a charm, the hotels built on the coast have an aurthentic quality, the view every morning and evening, the trips by car or boat, it’s just one of the places one has to see.
Ada
such a beautifully styled post. I have always wanted to go to the Amalfi Coast.
My absolutely favorite place! And, one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. Remind me to share some of my photos with you some time. Thanks for bringing me back!
OK – now you’ve done it!! I already was dying to go to the Amalfi coast!! And several people have been chatting about it – go check out Splenderosa’s beautiful photos of her last trip there!! And did you know that The Talented Mr. Ripley is one of my all time favorite movies?! I’ve written it up on my At the Movies. LOVE all your picks and the inspirational photos!! Have a great weekend!!
Stunning! Thank you for taking me to Italy and back even if in a brief moment of my imagination. It was a wonderful visit. I always wanted to go to Italy, France and Germany.
I’m new to this website and you had me at Amalfi! I spent a week in June 2008 and can absolutely say, you MUST visit! It is beyond beautiful and just such an amazing place. We were lucky enough to stay in a private villa right on the water, but if I were to go back (and win the lottery) I’d stay at Hotel Santa Caterina. Breathtakingly exquisite and vibrant…oh to be back! Thanks for this “mini-vaca”… ;)
may I come with you? Please and thank you.
Absolutely divine! This has me ready for a jaunt to Italy.
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