Your first peek of these exquisite islands as you glide over the Tyrrhenian Sea is good indication of why the rich and famous love holidays to Capri and Ischia. It’s all dazzling blue waters, silver sands lined with colourful parasols and pretty towns tumbling down the hills. We love hiking the Via Krupp on Capri - one of the most beautiful roads in the world, lapping the sensational coastline on board a luxury yacht and rowing into that famous translucent Blue Grotto in the late afternoon once the crowds have dispersed. Holidays to Capri and Ischia are a vivacious combination of laid-back modern glamour and ancient beauty. There are the exclusive shopping streets of Via Camerelle in Capri and Corso Vittoria Colonna in Ischia and then the Roman ruins of Villa Jovis and medieval remnants of Castello Arogonese. Dress up to the nines and congregate with the locals at vibrant piazzettas, or slink off for drinks under a seductive sunset. Sweat it out at bubbling hot springs, putter along to secret coves or hike inland towards Ischia’s white lava and wildflower fields where you’ll come across the tiny village of Serrara Fontana and the most amazing coniglio on the island. Tell us you want the best spot for a romantic dinner under a canopy of lemon groves and we’ll send you to one of Capri’s most exclusive restaurants. Ask us about the thermal baths in Ischia and we’ll introduce you to Negombo’s natural pools. Or if you’re looking for those picture postcard views we’ll put you on a chairlift ride from Anacapri up to Monte Solaro. Give one of our Personal Travel Experts a call and we’ll start crafting your Capri or Ischia holiday.
10 Hotels, 1 cruise
The charming town of Positano enjoys a dramatic setting on a coastal road between Sorrento and Amalfi in an enclave position that offers a year round mild climate. Pastel-washed houses cascade down the steep hillside like a colourful waterfall to the seafront and bustling centre.
1 Hotel, 2 villas
There’s that gravity defying Amalfi Drive along precipitous cliffs as the road slivers through towering cliffs while pastel coloured towns drop down towards cobalt seas. Then there’s a spectacular raft ride through the malachite waters of Conca de' Marini Bay’s emerald grottoes under a world of stalagmitic structures. And high up in the hills of Mills Valley are those famous Amalfi lemon groves. This overly pretty town may be tiny but make no mistake; Amalfi holidays pack a big punch. Your first step out onto the sun kissed pool terrace of your 13th-Century converted monastery hotel will have you contemplating your iconic cliffside setting somewhere between blue skies and deep Mediterranean waters. A relaxing amble down to the old town for a caffè schekerato in the bustling Piazza del Duomo will soon find you exploring a maze of passageways darting off the square. But holidays to Amalfi should also be experiences at the water’s edge, watching as the red and green striped fishing boats bring home plucked-from-the-water seafood to enjoy with a limoncelleo or two at Marina Grande. There are a smattering of historic monuments – the 9th-Century Arab-Sicilian Cathedral, the Cloister del Paradiso and the Museum of Paper (even the Vatican order their paper from Amalfi) – but ultimately, this is the place to come when you need to drop your shoulders for a while, finally finish reading that book and fancy joining the locals, who undoubtedly know how to do laid-back living in style. Pop into your local Kuoni store or give one of our Italy experts a call and we’ll start creating your dream Amalfi holiday.
2 Hotels, 1 cruise
High up on the sundrenched slopes above Amalfi your first look down to the Tyrrhenian Sea will have you wondering if it might be easier to touch the sky than dive into those inviting waters. But worry not, taking a dip in the pool of your hotel will soon have you cooling off in breathtaking surrounds, and a walk in clean fresh air down 1,000 plus steps through lemon and olive groves will put you right on the beach. We love holidays to Ravello for their luxury yacht-set vibes and those great heights matched with a carpet of incredible Italianate gardens, ancient architecture and pastel coloured stuccos down sleepy lanes. Expect sinfully delicious restaurants between the sky and sea, al fresco cafes in Vescovado Square and mosaic layers of centuries old stonework in the town’s precious 11th-Century cathedral. There’s nothing like walking through Villa Cimbrone’s irresistible gardens. Stop a while on the Terrace of Infinity and take in those jaw dropping Gulf of Sorrento which inspired Gore Vidal to call Ravello “the most beautiful place that I had ever seen.” We also love the world-class open-air sunset music concerts at legendary Villa Rufolo and the simplicity of sipping a lemon granita at the edge of a cliff as a glow of lights signal twilight on the horizon. Ravello holidays don’t try and compete with overly modern hotels or high tech gizmos – instead they remain timeless in their allure, attracting those in the know with a rather special kind of beauty. Speak to one of our Italy experts and we’ll put you sky-high in the heart of Ravello.
3 Hotels
Capri & Ischia
Positano
Amalfi
Ravello
