It has been one and a half years since Dillon and I went on our honeymoon. I had originally titled this blog post as 'Last Dip in the Ocean' and it has been sitting in my drafts since then because I had yet to write a post about it. I love traveling but with the type of jobs we have, it is difficult to travel outside of the country for long so we try our best to save our vacation days and I personally like to plan ahead of time so we have something to look forward to. Little did I know that this honeymoon trip to Italy was literally going to be our last dip in the ocean indefinitely because of the quarantine.
The Amalfi Coast was amazing. It is a great place to spend your honeymoon or if you are a fan of vacationing by the water and okay with doing a lot of walking. It can get pricey because it is a high tourist location but still worth visiting because the view is gorgeous. The photos you see above feature Positano and Sorrento. These two places were easily my favorite towns to visit on the coast.
Sorrento: Sorrento is quieter than Positano, known for their lemons, and you will most likely past through it if not stay a night. This is because it is literally the first stop on the coast and gives easy access to the islands like Capri. It is also one train ride away from Pompeii. The town introduces you to the busy center of Piazza Tasso and overlooks the lovely Bay of Naples. As you walk the streets, you will find it filled with amazing food and shops. Although there are not any real beaches to visit, do not forget to take a break and lay out in the sun at the bottom of the cliff. There you will find a small strip of volcanic sand and beach clubs on man-made platforms over the water.
Positano: The most famous town on the Amalfi Coast is Positano and there is a reason for it. All those beautiful photos you see online of a colorful town on a cliff with windy roads is most likely Positano. At the bottom of the cliff is the Marina Grande beach next to the port (where you would arrive if traveling by boat). It can be a woozy drive to get there if you do not have a strong stomach but it is worth it. You can take a boat tour, sunbathe at several beaches, attend a limoncello tasting, stroll by the boutiques and cafes. You will not regret it.
Traveling Suggestions: The closest airport is in Naples them you can take public transportation to get to these two towns. I would not recommend a taxi or cab because it is very expensive unless you are okay with that. If you do not like crowds, try to visit before or after peak season which is either before Easter or after August. I went in September because I wanted it to still feel like summer but not be too hot. Sorrento was pretty quiet at the time and Positano was still busy but not packed. Do note that children are attending school so if you use the public transportation system, it may get crowded during the times they are commuting to and from school.
I am currently dreaming of where I want to go next once it is safe to travel again. I was considering Turks and Caicos because it is not too far, there is warm weather, beaches, clear waters, and relaxation. You may be noticing a theme here... I now have airline credit sitting around after having to cancel all our flights for this year but I am still weighing out my options.
If you guys like reading these kind of posts or would prefer a more detailed one similar to my travel guides in the past, let me know!
Photography by Dillon Lee and me.
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