CAPRI
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“Capri is for Lovers” !!!
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Capri is For Lovers
Italian Christmas Feast of The Seven Fish
The FEAST of The SEVEN FISHES
“La VIGILIA”
The FEAST of The 7 FISH
ITALIAN CHRISTMAS
SEAFOOD RECIPES
The FEAST of 7 FISH
“La VIGILIA”
The FEAST of The SEVEN FISH Italian Christmas is one of Italy and Italian-America’s most sacred traditions. The Feast, known as La Vigilia in Naples and Southern Italy is a wonderful ritual practiced by Italians in Italy, and the Italian-American Enclave of America. This wonderful Christmas Eve Feast might be very well more fervent with Italian-Americans in The USA than it is back home in mother Italy.
It is said that the 7 Fish of La Vigilia signifies The 7 Sacraments of The Roman Catholic Church. La Vigilia translated from Italian to English means “The Vigil” in which Mary and Joseph and people in Bethlehem, Jerusalem awaited the birth of the baby Jesus.
The Feast may be made with whatever seven fish (Fish Dishes) an Italian Family might choose. The most traditional dishes are Baccala (Cod Fish) and EEL.
“Will you make this wonderful Feast this year” ?
Positano The Beautiful
The BEAUTIFUL !!!
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“DON’T GO to POSITANO Without IT” !
POSITANO -ART
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POSITANO
by Bellino
FINE ART PRINT on CANVAS
From FINE ART AMERICA
Positano
Home / Office Decor
Framed & Un-Framed – On Canvas – Paper – Metal – Wood
POSITANO
by Bellino
On CANVAS
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Positano by Bellino
Framed – On Fine Art Paper
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Visiting POSITANO in September October & Spring on The Amalfi Coast ITALY
POSITANO
The Weather in September
The weather on the Amalfi Coast is still quite mild in September, with the temperatures slowly cooling off but still warm enough to swim in the sea. Beach clubs, restaurants, and hotels are all open until mid-October but much less crowded, and you can pack summer clothing along with a light jacket for the late summer showers and cooler evenings.
What to Do in September
The Beach
Beaches on the Amalfi Coast all face south, guaranteeing warm temperatures late into the fall. Unfortunately, the beaches are in the shade from the late afternoon, so the best time to head to the sun bed is early in the day.
Schools in Italy reopen the second week of September, so the beaches and towns along the coast quiet down significantly in the later half of the month and you can enjoy relative peace and quiet.
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Spiaggi Grande
The MAIN BEACH of POSITANO
“But Not The Best”
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La SCOGLIERA BEACH CLUB
My Personal Favorite
“BUT IT’S NOT CHEAP’
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If Money is No Object Go
La Scogliera Beach Club
Positano
FORNILLO BEACH
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Fornillo Beach has a FREE BEACH Area
As Well as PAY For Chaise Lounge Beach Clubs
Positano
Septermeber October and Spring are Great Times to Go
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BOAT TOURS
The water is perfect in September for a boat tour to Capri or along the Amalfi Coast. The water is much less crowded with boats and yachts after the high season months of July and August, so you’ll have the coastal caves and coves virutually to yourself. You can also take advantage of lower prices for boat tours in the second half of September.
BOOK a BOAT TOUR along The AMALFI COAST / CAPRI
Nightlife in September
The temperatures are mild enough in September to dine alfresco, and restaurant terraces are still open. Clubs and bars are open on the weekends, centered around the Spiaggia Grande beach in Positano.
Events in September
At the end of the month, you can dine on fresh fish at the “la festa del pesce” on the Fornillo beach in Positano, when the town celebrates the end of the tourist season with food stands and music right on the water’s edge.
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POSITANO The AMALFI COAST
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TRAVEL GUIDE – COOKBOOK
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Pizza Tours of Naples and What to Do in Positano Pompeii The Amalfi Coast
The Gorgeous Town of POSITANO
The AMALFI COAST – ITALY
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TOP 10 THINGS to DO in POSITANO
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PIZZA !!!
PIZZA or PASTA MAKING CLASSES
NEAPOLITAN FOOD WALKING TOURS
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POMPEII
ANCIENT ROME
ANCIENT ROMAN RUINS
POMPEII
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WINE TASTING LUNCH
WINERY on The SLOPES of MOUNT
The tour begins when you reach Pompei by train from Sorrento. A private transfer will take you to the winery from Pompeii Scavi Station.
First you will meet the family owners of the winery with a welcome drink. Then take a stroll through the vines, some of which are hundreds of years old and learn about their process of organic farming without the use of pesticides. Be captivated by the history of the vineyard and by the wonderful views across the bay.
Enjoy a 4-course lunch prepared with local and homemade products. Each dish will be accompanied by the various wines they produce on the slopes of the Mount Vesuvius. Children can enjoy soft drinks and juices. Following the tour and lunch, transfer back to Pompeii Scavi Station.
Enjoy a WIne Tasting Lunch and priavete tour at the Winery
Relax with private transfer to and from the Winery to Pompeii Station
You have the Opetion, to Tour The Roman Ruins of POMPEII on your won, before or after you Wine Tour Linch at the Vineyards.
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Going to ROME ? Travel Guide
The COLOSSEUM
ROME , ITALY
Roma
Rome, Italy — a city that has captured hearts and minds for years. Like most big cities, you can spend a pretty penny in Rome if you aren’t careful. Luckily though, there are also numerous free things to do in Rome just waiting to be explored.
The Eternal City is a fascinating contrast of history and modern society living together in harmony. It seems that everywhere you turn there is a historical site surrounded by the modern city that has grown up around it.
The ROMAN FORUM
Home to incredible churches, fabulous museums, beautiful piazzas, and unmatched historical sites, Rome is an ancient city with loads of things to do.
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The COLOSSEUM
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Rome’s tenacity is best illustrated in its ancient monuments, remarkably intact nearly 2000 years on. Debuting in 80 AD, the behemoth 50,000 seat Colosseum famously hosted frenzied spectators who would watch gladiators facing off against each other or wild animals. No photograph can prepare you for the thrill of seeing it for the first time. More than any other monument, this iconic amphitheater symbolizes the power and drama of ancient Rome, and still today it’s an electrifying sight. The amphitheater dominates as the top tourist attraction in the city; Book Tickets in Advance to bypass the lines.
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The PATHEON
ROME
Built by Romans in 126 A.D. in Rome, Italy, the Pantheon is the oldest, continuously used structure in history. The dome was and is a marvel of engineering and the design of the dome plus columns inspired domed landmarks worldwide.
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“EAT LIKE a ROMAN”
5 MUST EAT DISHES
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# 1 – BUCATINI AMATRICIANA
It is hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the origins of carbonara. The most popular rumour says that the dish came about during World War II when American GIs were craving bacon and eggs, and a clever chef found a way to mix them into pasta. Egg yolk is the key to a good carbonara because the dish is never made with the addition of cream in Italy. Some newer Rome restaurants riff on the dish, offering seafood or vegetarian versions, but there is nothing like the umami explosion of the classic egg, bacon and cheese.
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# 3 – CODA di VACCINARA
Roman Oxtail Stew
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# 4 – PASTA CACIO PEPE
There are few dishes simpler or more satisfying than cacio e pepe–pasta with cheese and black pepper. The cheese in question is cacio–the word for Pecorino Romano in the local dialect. The finely grated pecorino is emulsified in starchy pasta cooking water to create a smooth sauce that is essentially pure cheesy goodness. Freshly ground black pepper helps to cut through the fattiness and adds a kick to the dish that Romans love. With so few ingredients, the key to cacio e pepe is a speedy chef who can ensure that the sauce comes out creamy instead of clumpy.
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Where to EAT It : Flavio al Velavevodetto
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# 5 – CARCIOFI GUIDEA
ROMAN FRIED ARTICHOKS
From The JEWISH GHETTO of ROME
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Perhaps it is true that anything will taste good fried, but there is a special place in Roman hearts for carciofi alla guidea. Looking like bronzed flowers, these deep-fried artichokes are a speciality in the city’s old Jewish quarter. The meaty globe artichokes attain their creamy-on-the-inside and crispy-on-the-outside perfection by being fried not once but twice. No need to separate the leaves or look out for thistles; these artichokes are eaten whole.
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# 6 – TRIPPA alla ROMANA
Roman Stewed Tripe
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Offal is a cornerstone of Roman cuisine, dating back to when Europe’s largest slaughterhouse operated just outside the historic centre beside the Tiber river. Workers were partly paid in these poorer cuts, and a distinctive cuisine emerged. The most beloved of all is trippa or tripe–the honey-combed upper stomach of a grazing cow. In Rome, the tripe is slowly simmered in tomato sauce and topped with cheese, resulting in a pleasant flavour so long as you can get past the slightly off-putting texture.
Where to get it: Checchino dal 1887
# 7 – ROMAN PIZZA
Not to be confused with chewy Neapolitan-style pizza, Pizza alla Romana is cracker-thin and should always finish with a good crunch to the crust. The round pizza can be served with plain marinara sauce or piled high with toppings like olives, artichokes, egg and prosciutto alla capricciosa. The budget-friendly meal is most popular with young Romans, who hardly let a week go by without a night out with friends over pizza.
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ROMAN PASTA RECIPES
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MANGIA ITALIANO
CARBONARA – AMATRICIANA
CACIOE e PEPE
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“ROME to The AMALFI COAST”.
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ROME to POSITANO The AMALFI COAST
PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE
DOOR to DOOR
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Going to POSITANO ?
The AMALFI COAST ?
“YOU NEED THIS TRAVEL GUIDE”
POSITANO The AMALFI COAST
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FLIGHTS & HOTELS
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“OMIO” TRAINS PLANES BUSES & FERRIES
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CHEAP FLIGHTS – TRAINS – BUSES
Classic Positano – What to Do
POSITANO
The Classic Shot
Drive in Style
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The HOTEL POSEIDON POSITANO
This is One of Our Favorite Hotels in Town
“We Just Love It”
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The HOTEL POSEIDON
POSITANO
Hire the Vintage VW for a Day
The TERRAZZO
POSITANO’s Most STUNNING VIEW
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VIEW From The TERRAZZO
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This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Hotel Poseidon enjoys breathtaking sea views from its sun terrace. The beach and Positano’s historic center are within walking distance.
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a wellness area with a Turkish bath excavated in the rocks.
An extensive sweet and savory buffet is provided daily including scrambled eggs and bacon.
The elegant, rustic restaurant serves traditional Neapolitan cuisine. In summer, dinner is served on Hotel Poseidon’s terrace.
Poseidon’s rooms are typically Mediterranean is décor and design. They all feature free Wi-Fi. Porter service is available day and night, free of charge.
Location, location, location! Hotel Poseidon sits up on the hills and offers it’s guests incredible views of the beautiful coastal town of Positano. The hotel also had a fabulous pool, delicious restaurant and bar, and beauty centre. The rooms are adorable and authentic with almost all room categories boasting a private terrace.
The hotel is home to the incredible bar and restaurant Il Tridente which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinners! Chef Antonio Sorrentino and his team love to honor the Neapolitan culinary tradition; they created a menu with special dishes that have been passed on for generations! But aside from the incredible food and friendly staff, this place is the perfect spot to catch a Positano sunset while enjoying a refreshing aperitivo with good company!
This is our guests’ favorite part of Positano, according to independent reviews.
The POOL
One of Just a Few in All of Positano
HOTEL POSEIDON
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PRAIANO – The Amalfi Coast Italy
What to Do in Praiano
Church of San Genaro
PRAIANO
The Church of St. Gennaro stands grandly as the only building of baroque architecture along the Amalfi Coast. The cathedral has survived several rebuilds and renovations over the centuries. Its splendour is fully revealed inside, with intricate hand-painted majolica tiles covering its dome and terracotta floors.
The piazza next to the 15th-century church hosts several concerts, sports events and festivals throughout the year. It’s an especially awe-inspiring place during the Luminaria di San Domenico festival, which takes place in late July or early August. During this annual event, the piazza’s lit up by thousands of candles in the evenings.
Mairina di Prai Beach
Praiano
Marina di Praia beach might be small, but its setting is very dramatic with steep rocky cliffs hugging its pebbled shore. Enjoy endless sea views while cooling off in the shallow bay or relaxing on a rental sunbed, or escape the heat to enjoy a meal at the beachfront Da Armandino restaurant. It’s open for lunch and dinner.
The beach has been a busy place since medieval times, serving a spot where local fishermen built and repaired their boats. Today, much of the tiny pebbled beach is dotted with colorful boats and fishing nets jostling for space among the sunbathers.
GET a HOTEL in PRAIANO
POSITANO The AMALFI COAST
A MUST HAVE
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HOTEL ONDA VERDE
PRAIANO, ITALY
ROOMS with a VIEW
HOTEL PELLIGRINO
PRAIANO
HOTEL SMERALDO
BEST SOUVENERS in PRAIANO
LOCL CERAMICS
Ceramics are among the most popular items to buy in the Praiano area and the Amalfi Coast at large. Around town, you’ll find numerous custom shops where local Praiano residents create ceramics that include intricate designs primarily depicting natural scenery.
There are even certain spots in town where you can go and paint some ceramics yourself if you’re more interested in taking home a customized souvenir. In other locations, you can watch skilled and experienced artists craft ceramic works in person, so you can see how these works of art are made.
LIMONCELLO
If there’s one thing the Amalfi Coast and Praiano is known for, it’s lemons. These citrus fruits are grown throughout the area, bathing the entire town in a refreshing lemon scent. Because of this, you’ll find a wide variety of lemon products available. The most famous, however, is limoncello.
Additionally, you can find lemon granita, lemon treats, and lemon candies at food carts and in stores throughout town. There is even an abundance of lemon-scented candles and lemony influence on local perfumes and artworks that you can take home with you to help you remember your trip.
Other Things to Buy in PRAIANO
1) Locally made Clothing
2) Inlaid Wood Boxes
3) Sea Urchin Crafts
4) Art
5) Handmade Jewelry
Marina Praia Beach
Praiano
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What to Do in Positano
POSITANO
What to Do in Positano
Positano is a beautiful little Beach Town on the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy, in the region of Campania, with Naples as the capital city of the region. Sorrento is nearby, and many people stay in Sorrento as their base of operation to visit : Positano, Capri, The Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, and Naples.
The town of Positano is filled with pastel colored homes that seem to be stacked one upon the other, starting down neat the beach and climbing the heights of the town. Positano is filled with wonderful boutique shops that sell famous Amalfi Coast Ceramic, Unique Style Positano Clothing, Custom Made Sandals, Limoncello, and all sorts of things.
There are many wonderful restaurants like Bucca di Baco, Chez Black, and Da VIncenzo, along with cute little cafes, Pastry Shops, Salumerias (Latteria), and Gelaterias.
Don’t miss having an aperitivo Italian Cocktail on The Terrazzo of The Poseidon Hotel, Franco’s Bar at the Hotel Le Sirenuse, or any of the many restaurants and cafes around town.
Top 10 List
1. Do Nothing – Walk Around
2. Eat
3. Go to the Beach
4. Hike The Path of The Gods
5. Aperitivo Time Everyday (Italian Cocktails) at The Poseidon or Franco’s Bar
6. Take Pictures
7. Take a Boat Trip to Capri
8. Eat Pizza, then get a Gelato
9. Rent a Scooter
10. Cocktails or Dinner on the Terrazzo at the Hotel Poseidon
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