VACATIONING ON THE AMALFI COAST

I just got back from the most MAGICAL trip of my life with Mr. K on the Amalfi Coast. I have been wanting to go to Italy for years, I mean my mom was born there! 

When Mr. K told me that we were heading to the Amalfi coast I cried, I was so happy! I could not believe that I was finally going to be able to go to Italy and experience Europe with my husband. It was truly a dream come true. 

The scoop:

It is not as expensive as everyone thinks it is, even during the so called “high season”. Also if your a New Yorker like me it is not as crowded as everyone their vlog’s make it seem, you are  not walking “shoulder to shoulder”. I mean have you seen time square??? Now that’s PACKED, Positano during the high season is like a walk down a busy avenue in NYC 💁🏼‍♀️. The thing that was on point however was the HEAT! They are not joking when they say how insanely hot it is during July on the Amalfi coast. 🔥 

My recommendations:

Fly into Rome! Just do yourself the favor and get a nonstop flight right into FCO. Getting to Amalfi truly is not hard to do from Rome. We decided to fly into FCO and spend the night in Vatican City. The next day we woke up early and headed to Roma termini (15mins) to catch the fast train to Naples (1hr). From Naples we used mydaytrip.com to pre-schedule a driver to pick us up and bring us to Praiano (1hr). In total it took us 2hrs and 10mins to get to Praiano from  Rome. 

There is also no need to stay in Positano. Mr. K and I actually like the neighboring town of Praiano more than Positano. The towns are 10mins apart by bus and the bus is only $2 each way! However; if you are an influencer and want to get all of those early morning shots before the crowds (I am talking about waking up at 4:30 am to get ready) your best bet is to rent a moped for one day. Its about 50 euros and you will get around with ease! Also the buses do not run regularly on Sundays, so you do not have to worry about buses taking up the entire street while you drive! But be aware because you are driving along a cliffside with nonstop winds and bends.

Another tip is that Praiano is also a quarter of the cost!! We stayed at Hotel Pellegrino which I highly recommend. It is one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed at and the view from my in room outdoor garden was breathtaking! Our stay included free breakfast and the hotel staff and owner were very accommodating . 

You do not have to stay in Positano! The view from our airbnb was absolutely amazing though and it was a lot cheaper than staying at a hotel there, but definitely considering how easy it is to get around the coast I recommend saving money by staying in Praiano. To be completely honest we stayed there because I wanted photos with that epic view 🤷🏼‍♀️ I guess you can say I #diditforthegram.

Food:

You can not go wrong with the food if you take this advice… STAY AWAY FROM TOURIST TRAPS! These are restaurants that have “Italian” and “English” menus, are strategically placed near prime tourist locations, and have people outside trying to get you to “come inside”. Do not be afraid to walk around and experience the beautiful cities and towns, you find the best local foodie spots by doing so, and it is actually much cheaper than the tourist traps.

Another foodie tip? If you do not see any locals eating there walk away.. QUICKLY 😂

Spilling the Tea…

What is the best town on the Amalfi Coast? Well I went to four Praiano, Positano, Amalfi & Atrani and I can say all have their pros and cons.

Praiano-This town was mine and Mr. K’s absolute favorite. From the hotel we stayed at, to the beach club it was a very quaint and romantic town. I would say this is the best town on the Amalfi cost for couples looking for a romantic getaway.

Positano- This town had the most beautiful views multiple beaches, it was all just so breathtaking. They had plenty of restaurants and definitely had a night life scene. The down side? EVERYTHING here is super expensive so be prepared to dish out if your planning on just staying here. 

Amalfi- This town was probably my least favorite only because it was SOOOOO hectic, they definitely had the most tourists. They do have great shopping though and the best cafe was here in town next to the Spanish steps called Pasticceria Andrea Pansa. If you go you must get the lemon filled lobster tail pastry, it’s AMAZING!

Atrani – You can not take the bus to Atrani so you have to get off at Amalfi and walk about 500 meters to the town. The town is quaint. It’s not a big as Amalfi, but you will find a lot more locals here. This is where Mr. K and I found the best Pasta spot! I am still dreaming about this pasta. It was a creamy pistachio pesto and I can not stop thinking or talking about it. 

Arrivederci for now!