Amalfi Coast

The big draw... is the surrounding Romantic-style garden of exotic plants shaded by umbrella pines and crossed by cypress-lined pathways. — Travel + Leisure

Ravello’s cathedral has an impressive pedigree, dating back to 1087, the year after Ravello was granted its own bishopric. — Travel + Leisure

The cathedral dates in part from the early 10th century and its striped facade has been rebuilt twice, most recently at the end of the 19th century. — Lonely Planet

Amalfi’s paper museum is housed in a rugged, cave-like 13th-century paper mill (the oldest in Europe). It lovingly preserves the original paper presses. — Lonely Planet

To the left of the Duomo, the entrance to this private museum is through the tempting shop CAMO, and both are the creation of master craftsman in residence Giorgio Filocamo. — Fodor's

Each year, on 24 December and 6 January, skin-divers from all over Italy make their traditional pilgrimage to the ceramic presepe (nativity scene) submerged beneath the water. — Lonely Planet

Despite the lack of sun, this is a popular bathing and boating spot in the summer. There's a simple, seasonal bar-restaurant too. — Lonely Planet

It was here, at the Republic of Amalfi's shipyard, that the vessels which maintained power over the Mediterranean in the Middle Ages were constructed. — Frommer's

Spiaggia Grande probably isn't anyone's idea of a dream beach, with greyish sand covered by legions of bright umbrellas lined up like parked cars – and expensive cars at that. — Lonely Planet

This church, with its colourful majolica-tiled dome, is the most famous and – let’s face it – pretty much the only sight in Positano. — Lonely Planet

Perched high above the hustle and bustle of the seaside, peaceful Ravello has always been the gentleman scholar of the Amalfi Coast. — Concierge