When I first began planning our stay in Sorrento, I had a difficult time finding a hotel that checked all the boxes: at least 4-star quality, reasonable room rate, charming, comfortable, with sea access, and beautiful views. It was a tall order yet somehow I found one hotel that met all of our criteria and…
I had seen Tropea’s dramatic cliffs and turquoise beachfront photos on social media but I wasn’t sure if they were real or AI-manipulated. Spoiler alert – it’s the real deal. My husband and I spent a long weekend here and we fell in love with this beautiful Italian coastal beach town. If I lived anywhere…
When I first started researching our stay in Taormina, I found it a bit confusing – should we stay in town or near the beach? There are three main areas to choose from when deciding where to stay in Taormina: the town center, the hillside above it, or the beach area below, often referred to…
While Taormina isn’t a beach town, there are several nearby beaches that make staying here attractive, allowing you to combine your holiday with sightseeing and beach time. We found that in summer, it was a great respite from touring, and a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the warm and enjoy a day at…
I was a bit skeptical about our recent trip to Taormina, Sicily. We stayed for four nights, and I’d heard mixed reviews beforehand—everything from “It’s too touristy” to “It’s breathtaking,” “It’s expensive,” and even “It’s the best part of Sicily.” I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, especially with all the attention Taormina has gotten…
Ever since I met my husband, I have been telling him that everyone should visit Positano once in their lifetime. When we finally visited last year, he asked me beforehand, “So, are we seeing museums there? What’s there to do?” He couldn’t quite grasp what the attraction was to Positano – until we arrived. Then…
Looking for where to stay in Sorrento? I recently had the chance to go on a dream trip to Italy with my husband and spent some time in Sorrento. I have previously visited Sorrento but it was my husband’s first time so I was excited to introduce him to the Sorrentine Peninsula. We found Sorrento…