DK Travel : Naples & the Amalfi Coast

From one perspective, this area is an anomaly, at once one of the earth’s most beautiful and yet most accursed places. It has been the choice of the great and wealthy as their playground, while also being the scene of some of the greatest natural disasters and the grittiest human misery. Perhaps these irreconcilable twists of fate are at the root of the Neapolitans’ famously optimistic cynicism. The city of Naples itself is a vibrant urban setting, almost non-European in its intensity, while the beauty of the surrounding coast has been known to make grown men weep.

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B&B Villa San Gennariello

Beautiful bed and breakfast in the Vesuvian area. Very friendly family host you in their Bourbon-period villa, which used to be the hunting lodge of the Bourbon kings. Great location to visit Herculaneum or the other Vesuvian sites. http://www.villasangennariello.com/
Circumvesuviana railway

This is a narrow gauge electric railway that runs from Naples to Sorrento. The trains travel around the bay of Naples allowing good views of the countryside and some spectacular tunnels through the mountains. The trains travel quite fast so the ride can be quite exciting. This is a good way of getting to Pompei and is very reasonably priced. A good day out is to get the train from Naples to Sorrento, or in the other direction depending on where you are staying, and then return via ferry or hydrofoil across the Bay of Naples. Their website is here: http://www.vesuviana.it/Reteeorari/Ferrovia/Orario/LineaNapoliSorrento
Crowne Plaza

Yes, I know, a chain hotel. But this one is different. All the facilities you could want: spa, private beach, extraordinarly comfortable rooms plus an amazing view of the Bay and Vesuvius over (an extremely plentiful) breakfast. Busses take you to the train station for Pompeii or, if you're really intrepid, you can hire a car and drive along the coast to Positano and Amalfi. The local town (again transport is available) has all the restaurants, pizzerias and souvenir shops you might need as well as plenty of the local wine which I can personally recommend.
Furore Inn Resort & Spa

I wanted just to let you know about this resort located in Furore, on the Amalfi Coast, between Praiano and Positano. The Resort, consists of a Hotel with 22 Rooms, 2 Restaurants, both à la carte, and both open to non residents, and a Beauty and Wellness Centre. Our website is : www.furoreinn.it. I thank you very much for your kind attention, and should you need any furtehr info, please do contact me. Sincerely, Alfonso Imperato
GRAZIA VOZZA

Creative jeweler Grazia Vozza and her twin sister, Marica, do amazing things with gold, semiprecious stones, amber, and freshwater pearls; new lines include some Capri sandals with gemstone straps.
Hotel La Corricella

Hotel La Corricella island Procida. Sea, beach, Marina Corricella the island Procida, Naples, Italy
Hotel Villa San Michele

Villa San Michele at Ravello is the perfect spot to spend a relaxing holiday relishing the sea the sun and the views of the Amalfi Coast. A charming refuge from which the most attractive towns such as Amalfi, which is only one kilometer away, Positano , Sorrento and Capri can be easily reached.

This hotel, spottable from the sea thanks to the predominance of blue and white of a Mediterranean house, is built upon the rocks and in perfect harmony with nature. It’s situated in a beautiful garden and following a private route, it takes only few minutes to reach the sea. The air and the eyes are filled with the fragrances and colours of the lemons and bouganvilles creating the right atmosphere for a romantic stay.
La Giostra

Excellent restaurant in Florence run by descendants of the Medici family
Pensione Margarita, Via D. Cimarosa 29, Tel. +39 081 5567044

This is a great little pensione, with lots of old-style, traditonal Italian atmosphere and lovely staff. It's a bargain for the location: in Vomero, on a hill, overlooking the sea with views towards Capri from some of the rooms. Vomero is much quieter than most districts in Naples yet it's only a short (and not to be missed) ride into town on the funicolare.
Pensione Maria Luisa - Amalfi Coast

Very good budget accom. Many of their (10) rooms have a terrace, awesome views. Cheaper style accom though for the budget traveller. But clean, comfortable beds etc, good, helpful staff. Good location. (Just 400 steps down to the beach!). Via Fornillo 42, Positano Positano 84017, Italy.