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Book a fabulous vacation to Ravello, a stunning town in Campania situated along the famous Amalfi Coast. Spend a sunny holiday in a villa in the Amalfi area and be greeted by spectacular Mediterranean views every morning when you wake up!

This mountain top town is an intriguing collection of elegant villas, winding medieval streets and a beautiful cathedral to name but a few of its attractions. Ravello has also served as a great source of inspiration for renowned celebrities over the years such as Gore Vidal, the American author and Richard Wagner, the German composer.

Feel like a sunny coastline holiday in Italy? Then look no further than the stunning Amalfi coast, a stunning stretch of land in Salerno province in the southern Italian region of Campania. In 1997, the Amalfi coastline won the lavish award of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its admirable beauty and rich natural diversity.

The Amalfi coast is scattered with quaint little seaside towns, many of which date back to the Middle Ages.

Be sure to visit some of them on your travels here; especially Amalfi and Ravello which are home to some magnificent artistic and architectural masterpieces!

Visitors will appreciate the perfect merging of man-made structures with nature along this stunning stretch of land and sea. Buildings were constructed to suit the natural rise and fall of coastal rock.

Capri Island is a beautiful holiday destination located just off the north coast of the Gulf of Naples. The history of Capri is a thrilling one, full of legends and enchanting stories about sailors and sirens!

Embark on a day trip to the island via a ferry that sails between its sister islands of Procida and Ischia and connects to the mainland. Be sure to bring your camera to take lots of interesting photos of the many Roman ruins that still stand here.

This was once the grand palace island of the Emperor Tiberius, and on a tour of Capri Island, you can learn all about what life was like during the reign of the mighty Roman Empire!

Why not stay at a gorgeous vacation rental along the Amalfi coast where you can easily embark on a day trip to Capri Island whenever you please!

Procida Island is part of a cluster of three islands located on the northern end off the Gulf of Naples along the Amalfi Coast. The other two are called Ischia Island and Capri Island. Procida may be small but it has over 10,000 inhabitants living on less than two square miles.

The famous Hollywood movie, ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ starring Jude Law was filmed here!

Tourists can avail of frequent ferry services that sail between the islands and the mainland of Italy at Naples so a day trip around them all is quite a manageable accomplishment!

Why not stay at a pretty holiday villa in Naples where you can gaze out upon the stunning Amalfi coast every morning when you wake up to another sunny day!

Located on the Amalfi Coast to the south of Naples, Positano is a charming town ripe for exploration. It was a popular destination for writers and artists in the 1950's, and remains a fashionable destination to this day.

The best way to explore Positano is on foot, although it has many stairs to navigate since it is built into the face of a cliff.

With its pastel houses and colorful flowers, it is a perfect destination for honeymooners, photographers, and anyone else who loves to eat and drink in the natural beauty of this part of the world.