Beautiful Amalfi

Sorrento

Perched atop rocky cliffs and boasting breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, this coastal town in southwestern Italy is famed for its sweeping views, pavement cafes and fantastic restaurants. Spend your time here wandering around the historic Renaissance and Baroque centre, and exploring the maze of cobbled streets which make up the old town. Dine at Ristorante Bagni Delfino. Located in Marina Grande, this panoramic restaurant promises mouthwatering Neapolitan cuisine. Feast on fresh seafood risotto while gazing out across the glittering ocean. Take a day trip to the haunting ruins of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, which erupted in AD 79 and covered the town in lava. You’ll also head to Capri for the day, a patchwork of café-filled squares and cobbled alleyways, interspersed with the odd Roman ruin and backed up by dramatic grey cliffs and the bright turquoise of the Mediterranean Sea. Look out for celebrities as you sip your sunset cocktails.

Positano

Stretch out on the sands of Spiaggia Grande, set sail on a boat trip from the harbour or peruse the family-run boutiques. Take your pick from a host of authentic restaurants overlooking the water. Feast on spaghetti con vongole and sip limencello as the sun sets over the undulating landscape. You could even spend a day learning how to whip up delicious Tuscan delicacies, so you can impress your friends back home.