Amalfi coast, Italy
Jul 8, 2012, 2:53 am
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Welcome to FT !
This subject has been mentionned quite a few times on this board, so you'll find threads through the search button !
One thread in particular could be helpful, and bears the same title :
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...lfi-coast.html
You'll find plenty info about the usual suspects in the Amalfi coast (Il San Pietro, Il Sirenuse, Il Caruso, Palazzo Sasso, Santa Catarina ) and trip reports .
This subject has been mentionned quite a few times on this board, so you'll find threads through the search button !
One thread in particular could be helpful, and bears the same title :
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...lfi-coast.html
You'll find plenty info about the usual suspects in the Amalfi coast (Il San Pietro, Il Sirenuse, Il Caruso, Palazzo Sasso, Santa Catarina ) and trip reports .
Jul 8, 2012, 2:54 am
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I have the same question, planning a trip in August. Not having been there before, I found this one, which looks promising: http://www.casangelina.com/. Doesn't seem like the highest level; anyone know it?
Jul 8, 2012, 5:09 am
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Thank you, Vincentb89!
I will have a look at the thread.
Mecabq: have a look at http://www.hotelcaruso.com/
I will have a look at the thread.
Mecabq: have a look at http://www.hotelcaruso.com/
Jul 8, 2012, 11:28 am
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Thank you, Vincentb89!
I will have a look at the thread.
Mecabq: have a look at http://www.hotelcaruso.com/
I will have a look at the thread.
Mecabq: have a look at http://www.hotelcaruso.com/
Jul 9, 2012, 7:45 am
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To keep in mind that while Amalfi and Positano, and the hotel considered are directly front sea (especially Il San Pietro and Santa Caterina) with direct access to private beach and/or private platform on the sea, Ravello is located on a fantastic and scenery hill.
It might be interesting to add that Ravello, for a marketing choice, is targeting a more mature and sophisticated clientele which reflect in some differences compared to Amalfi and Positano: as an example most (maybe all) restaurant in Ravello close at 10.30 p.m. while in other places on the coast you will have the possibility to late dining.
In Ravello there are virtually no places to enjoy a late drink while on the coast in season you will have plenty of life till late, if you so wish.
As a last addition, I would like to point to the Villa Cimbrone Hotel. If looking for a romantic setting, to me there is no better place in the whole coast.
Maybe you could be somehow molested by non guest events (especially weddings, thinking about Kage thread) because they have some of most spectacular gardens and views I remeber in a Hotel.
It might be interesting to add that Ravello, for a marketing choice, is targeting a more mature and sophisticated clientele which reflect in some differences compared to Amalfi and Positano: as an example most (maybe all) restaurant in Ravello close at 10.30 p.m. while in other places on the coast you will have the possibility to late dining.
In Ravello there are virtually no places to enjoy a late drink while on the coast in season you will have plenty of life till late, if you so wish.
As a last addition, I would like to point to the Villa Cimbrone Hotel. If looking for a romantic setting, to me there is no better place in the whole coast.
Maybe you could be somehow molested by non guest events (especially weddings, thinking about Kage thread) because they have some of most spectacular gardens and views I remeber in a Hotel.
Jul 9, 2012, 10:35 am
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This said, the Amalfi coast is becoming a gourmet destination with my big favourite the Taverna del Capitano (very remote location) and Don Alfonso to be avoided. Both have two Michelin stars with the first raising and the second sharply falling
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Jul 9, 2012, 2:31 pm
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Jul 9, 2012, 2:39 pm
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Jul 9, 2012, 5:26 pm
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Jul 9, 2012, 5:44 pm
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Nice views in the region. Hotels are overpriced but do have great locations. Rooms and Suite are small and many need some upgrades. Staff are usually very nice Sasso, Sirenuse, and Piedro are the best. Food is good all around, spa are poor to average in all of them. Luxury they are not but certainly the best the area has to offer. However one or two nights is the most that is required to see the area. Sirenuse wins my vote as it is in the Village with shops and restaurants. Piedro is lovely but remote, Sasso is in a boring village but yes nice views!