Spotlight on Southern Italy
This summer, the Andiamo team is putting R&R at the forefront and could there be a better place to kick back and relax than the Amalfi Coast? If you are looking to soak in the summer rays in the chicest destination, look no further than Southern Italy’s cities and beaches. This week, we’ve rounded up our favorite destinations. Spoil yourself this summer, you deserve it!
Capri:
Capri is pure romance—dramatic views, the bluest ocean you’ve ever seen, delicious cuisine and world-class shopping. A favorite destination among European and American VIPs, this island has played host to pretty much to pretty much every A-lister around. Make Capri your home away from home this summer.
Where to stay: J.K. Place Capri
Photo from Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Set into the cliffs of the island of Capri, J.K. Place offers one of the most luxurious and elegant experiences the island has to offer, with great emphasis placed on offering guests around-the-clock, unparalleled service. With just 22 rooms and suites, JK Place Capri offers an intimate and exclusive homestead overlooking the sea or the property’s immaculate gardens. Many accommodations offer a private terrace or balcony that literally brings the Mediterranean sea to your room.
Positano:
Positano is one of the most picturesque beach villages in Italy, famous for its colorful buildings, excellent restaurants, and an ideal location to base for exploring the Amalfi Coast. The village of Positano is home to tiny, winding roads that run down to the sea and are lined with restaurants, shops, and 5 Star boutique hotels.
Where to stay: Il San Pietro
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Il San Pietro overlooks the bay of Positano and sits on the water surrounded by scented gardens, considered by many to be the perfect harmony between man and landscape. Each beautifully appointed guest room or suite has a private terrace or balcony that overlooks the sea and provides spectacular views of the famous Positano backdrop. Il San Pietro is host to signature restaurant, Zass, a Michelin-starred restaurant, known for maintaining the Italian gastronomic traditions and serving products straight from the hotel’s organic vegetable garden.
Ravello
Feel as if you’re walking among the clouds in this authentic Italian village, sitting nearly 265 meters above the Tyrrhenian Sea. With a bird’s eye vantage point, Ravello offers some of the best views on the Amalfi Coast. Meander through the manicured gardens and indulge in the unsurpassable cuisine during your time in Ravello. Ravello is known for incredible cuisine and music, so allow Andiamo to curate an itinerary that incorporates a lunch or dinner cooking class with a world-famous chef or even an evening concert on Villa Rufolo’s Terrace.
Where to stay: Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
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Situated on a limestone throne at the peaceful pinnacle of the village of Ravello, Belmond Hotel Caruso gazes out over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Built in the 11th century, the hotel boasts marbled hallways, stone vaults adorned with arches and chandeliers, and rooms brimming with antiques and paintings. The hotel’s infinity pool is one of the many reasons people flock to this property year after year. This architectural masterpiece seemingly extends straight into the ocean! Just 50 guest rooms and suites make for an intimate ambience and allow for almost all accommodations to feature jaw-dropping views.