Hi Danielle - thank you for the report. One aspect did not surprise me - the comments on the Amalfi Coast. Due a variety of issues, we have not visited Italy since 2022. But, even when we visited, we noted what you have reported. Based on your report it appears as if the situation has become less appealing. When we visit the Amalfi Coast we stay in Vietri sul Mare and organize trips to Cilento, Irpinia, Pompeii, Napoli and Potenza. Our favorite accommodations in Cilento is Borgo La Pietraia. When I am asked by American friends about Italy, I explain "Southern Hospitality" and urge them to stay in Vietri sul Mare or Cilento. For the most part the draw of Positano is difficult to overcome. Positano, Ravello, etc have a strong social media presence. Positano is also 100% English speaking friendly, which is comforting to those uncomfortable interacting in a foreign language. We have much work to do, but lately I have been able to get a couple of friends to use Vietri sul Mare as a base of operation. One at a time ....
We stayed in Salerno and took day trips to Vietri sul Mare and to Ercolano. The latter was much less crowded on a Thursday. We felt Salerno was a good base.
I can’t leave a comment on your post 🤷♀️I’m in Rome this week too and the crowds are overwhelming. It is such a relief to get back to where we are staying near Pigneto at the end of the day.
Concur with you Danielle - especially on Rome and seeing the ‘outer’ sights - Ostia Antica was beautiful, as is taking time in Centrale Montemartini.
Hi Danielle - thank you for the report. One aspect did not surprise me - the comments on the Amalfi Coast. Due a variety of issues, we have not visited Italy since 2022. But, even when we visited, we noted what you have reported. Based on your report it appears as if the situation has become less appealing. When we visit the Amalfi Coast we stay in Vietri sul Mare and organize trips to Cilento, Irpinia, Pompeii, Napoli and Potenza. Our favorite accommodations in Cilento is Borgo La Pietraia. When I am asked by American friends about Italy, I explain "Southern Hospitality" and urge them to stay in Vietri sul Mare or Cilento. For the most part the draw of Positano is difficult to overcome. Positano, Ravello, etc have a strong social media presence. Positano is also 100% English speaking friendly, which is comforting to those uncomfortable interacting in a foreign language. We have much work to do, but lately I have been able to get a couple of friends to use Vietri sul Mare as a base of operation. One at a time ....
Bob Griffin
I have a theory that many people don't enjoy the Amalfi Coast, but they don't want to be the one who says so.
We stayed in Salerno and took day trips to Vietri sul Mare and to Ercolano. The latter was much less crowded on a Thursday. We felt Salerno was a good base.
I can’t leave a comment on your post 🤷♀️I’m in Rome this week too and the crowds are overwhelming. It is such a relief to get back to where we are staying near Pigneto at the end of the day.
I have time tomorrow afternoon/evening se vuoi prendere un spritz
I’ll probably be in Monti late afternoon