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Visiting the Amalfi coast of Italy? It’s quite a long and spectacular stretch of Mediterranean coastline, so figuring out where to go and what to see can be a little overwhelming. Everyone has favorite towns along the Amalfi coast (whether Amalfi or Positano, Ravello or Salerno). Where you choose to stay and spend your time depends on what you’re looking for. But as far asspecific sights and attractions go, here are five of our...

The best way I’ve been able to describe Italy is simply Sunday. It’s Sunday every day in Italy. Now of course it always feels like that when you’re on holidays but hear me out. We’ve spoken intimately about coming from an Italian family on previous occasions. The Sunday lunches that end with Nonno having a sleep on the couch and waking up wondering where dinner is. We’ve spoken about stories that get told around said Sunday table, and...

There’s a famous quote which goes something like this; “God got it right when he made the Italians. A wonderful love of family, of honor and community all put together with food & wine!” When I say famous, I mean that I saw it on a meme on Facebook, but it is true. The Italian’s are such a close knit community of people as a whole that you can’t help but feel part of that family when you visit their country. You even feel it in...

There is so much that the stunning Amalfi Coast has to offer, and the more time I spend there, the more I discover.  So compiling a list of only 5 of my favourite experiences was tough, but I am sure you will enjoy these experiences as much as I do. Besides exploring the main gorgeous coastal towns of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, these are my favourite experiences to make your Amalfi Coast visit complete! Drink a Lemon Spritz in the...

The 3rd Italy with Stefano tour hosted by celebrity chef, Stefano de Pieri and his partner, Donata Carrazza has just come to an end in Sicily. Exclusive to Avanti Italy, the two week food and culture tour included Stefano’s home region, Veneto and the amazing island of Sicily.  Guests enjoyed luxury villa accommodation, day tours to neighboring towns to discover their history, art, music, local food markets and of course lots of...

August is definitely the hottest month of the Italian summer – not only temperature wise but also socially! Hot summer days are for spending at the beach, and the warm summer nights are for socialising with friends. The Amalfi Coast put on an impressive list of events throughout the Coastal towns during the months of July, August and September. But of course the month of August is jam-packed with parties, festas and disos to...