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Italian Summer – A Visit to Rome, Sorrento an Maiori

I can’t believe it is September already! You know I love an Italian Summer! A few weeks ago I was in Rome, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast (Maiori to be specific) and it was an amazing trip. I love going to Italy in the summer. It is very hot and very crowded, but I love the sea, the beach and enjoying the Italian lifestyle when it is warm. Plus, it seems when September comes so does the rain.

We had a very aggressive itinerary LOL. Two nights Rome, two nights Sorrento, three nights Maiori, then a day trip to Positano, a visit to Minori and then back to Sorrento for a night and back to Rome for a night to catch the flight back. Whew! It was a lot of running around, unpacking, catching ferries and cars and trains but I loved it!

Everyone asks how I do it? I plan it all myself and I have my favorite spots in Sorrento from the beach clubs to the restaurants here are my favorites:

Spiaggia Marameo Beach – Stabilimento balneare a Sorrento – This is my favorite beach club in Sorrento Marameo! Love jumping into the sea, having a snack and just chilling on the loungers.

My favorite restaurant is La Cantinaccia Del Popolo Reviews & Menu in Sorrento – Now they are open for lunch too. If you go for dinner start to stand in line before 6 as no reservations and the line gets very long! My daughter had the best clam dish and the cheese plate was amazing.

My go to place to stay is Villa Elisa!Appartamenti Sorrento centro città – Villa Elisa Sorrento Casa vacanze  Their tag line is we are not just selling rooms but providing hospitality and they mean it – comfy, clean, neat, great location, air conditioned and filtered water. Tell Antonio I sent you!

Trevi Fountain is bellissimo!
The light at sunset at the Colosseum is amazing!
Welcome to Positano – it’s beautiful, very crowded but a must see!
My favorite view in Sorrento!

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Traveling during the holidays…….Here are some tips!

Just taking a peek at the top of the Duomo in Milan

Happy 2025! Does everyone agree that the holiday season flew by? I was lucky enough to go to Italy and Switzerland in December and it was magical. It was so nice to be in Europe during the holiday season. Lots of fun things to do, beautiful holiday markets and the shopping -oh my! Here are a few highlights in photos. If you are able to get a way in December and travel in the weeks before Christmas I highly recommend it! Just a few tips:

  • Make sure all your Christmas shopping is complete and wrapping is done before your travels – that way you are not stressing when you get home!
  • I always like to arrive home on a Thursday so you have the weekend to recover lol! That way you are not rushing back into work!
  • Travel lightly – we did have to buy a suitcase when we were there as my daughter wanted to buy all the Italian food – but we were able to fit all our clothing in our carry on bags! It is hard to pack for a winter holiday but compression bags and zip lock compression bags are great too. Here are a few links (affiliate links..I receive a small commission) on my Amazon must buy list:

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Top of the Duomo in Florence
The lights around Milan are so beautiful this time of year!
Walking around and enjoying the sites in Zermatt Switzerland, especially the Matterhorn!
The views skiing in Zermatt were unlike any other!
Relaxing on the deck outside our hotel in Zermatt
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Oh Italy I miss you! Thinking of summer travel

Just as the weather in Boston is starting to get a bit chilly, I think back to those warm, sunny summer days in Italy! Our last-minute end of the summer trip to Sorrento, Capri and the Island of Ischia was magical! I love all the sites, walking, pasta and no weight gain! The food is so fresh and tasty. We had gelato every day and sometimes twice a day and the pizza and pasta was amazing. I did book the trip at the very last minute – about 4 weeks before and so glad I did. Italy – we will be back!

Ischia Islqan
This view of Ischia was taken at the top of Argon Castle!
The view at the top of Capri Island!
Shopping at night on the fun streets of Ischia
Relaxing in Sorrento
The beautiful waters at Marameo Beach Club in Sorrento Italy!