It’s difficult to try and describe the sentiment of place as special as Masseria Palombara, perfect for one of the best days of my life. In short, after a quick trial evening at a beachfront disaster of a place, we relocated to the masseria for our anniversary. Stepping into the grand living room with its…
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Le Pietre Volte- Capo Vaticano
An easy find adjacent to the gorgeous Borgo Donna Canfora is Le Pietre Volte, the perfect restaurant for the first night of vaca…and in easy stumbling distance should you have had a wake-up call at 3am as we did. The large property hosts a rooftop terrace, expansive indoor dining space, more casual lawn setting, and…
Borgo Donna Canfora- Capo Vaticano
It’s almost painful to write about Borgo Donna Canfora because I hate to let the secret out about such a wonderful gem of a find on the Capo Vaticano. After tacking Calabria onto the front end of our trip as a very last minute decision, the first item of business was the four hour drive…
Caruso Place- Naples
Looking for a sensibly priced crash pad the night before a flight, we did some neighborhood recon and decided on the Caruso Place. Located in the shopping area between many shops and restaurants, it couldn’t have felt safer in a rough and tumble city. However…. the hotel comes with a price and that is that…
Pizzeria Al Cucciolo- Naples
When in Rome…err…Naples… Neapolitan pizza it must be! After a harrowing journey through the back alleys of Naples, the only choice was to visit a (recommended) pizzeria a stone’s throw from the hotel. Lucky for us, that turned out to be Pizzeria Al Cucciolo. Our group went for the classic margherita as well as several…
Zi’ntonio- Sorrento
The group agreed, hands down, that Zi’ntonio was the highlight of Sorrento restaurants experienced over the weekend. A last minute addition to the schedule, recommended by the hotel, the large restaurant had a number of attentive servers and sommeliers. Their humor brought a fun vibe to the white-tablecloth establishment. The “pizza bread” they start you…
Casa Tua- Sorrento
Casa Tua is a boho-chic establishment and probably one of the tastiest restaurants you could be lucky enough to try in Sorrento. With vibes that feel more Cali or Bali, this small restaurant is tucked away at the end of a busy shopping street. The tables are small and the vibe is decidedly locale. The…
Bienvenuti in Casa- Sorrento
A small neighborhood restaurant with great reviews showcases the front of house run by the husband and kitchen run by the wife of a charming local couple. Enjoying watching the children of said couple play and dine on burgers alongside doting parents definitely made the place feel familial and a special find. A glass of…
Checco er Carrettiere
On one of the main streets of Rome’s popular Travestere neighborhood is the venerable Checco er Carrettiere. A relic of days gone by and with a dining room at one time full of the rich and famous, the place was covered in signed black and white headshoots crammed between more black and whites of what…
Hotel Lunetta- Rome
Looking for a boutique hotel in Rome landed us recently at Hotel Lunetta, not too far from any of the sights, particularly close to the Piazza Navona and Campo Fiore. The lobby was luxe and staff helpful from the beginning, offering cappuccinos on arrival despite our rooms not yet being ready and free sessions at…
Macarons and Mayhem 