KNOWN AS "THE FIRST PEARL" OF THE AMALFI COAST I spent my first two nights on the eastern edge of the coast in Vietri sul Mare, the birthplace of the area's famed ceramics. There was so much to take in, from the peach-colored buildings tumbling toward the sea to the cathedrals glinting in the sun, all craddled by the Lattari Mountains. Throughout my trip, I saw plenty of visitors in Vietri sul Mare — even in November, the coast's offseason. All in all, warm locals, and quiet beaches won me over. My favorite stop on Italy's Amalfi Coast felt like a hidden gem — plus, it was less crowded than spots like Positano | Business Insider

DECEMBER 2024

 

VISIONARY ARCHITECTURE
OF THE 20TH CENTURY

12012024 The ceramics produced by Solimene in Vietri sul Mare are instantly recognizable, with their vibrant colours and jaunty decorative borders. Few, however, know the extraordinary story behind the building where they are made. It was a standard hangar-style edifice, an ideal fusion of Paolo Soleri’s architectural vision and Vincenzo Solimene’s artisanal traditions. The Greatest Italian 20th Century Building You've Never Heard Of | Le Sirenuse
12022024 A three-centuries-old version of bingo, born in the sprawling, boisterous southern Italian city. It's a cryptic game of luck with underground roots of being run by women and often hosted by members of Naples' non-binary "third gender," the femminielli. Today, the original Neapolitan version of tombola is played increasingly as a part of a folkloristic re-enactment for Italian tourists and Neapolitans from higher social classes. Shadowy underground origins of Italian 'tombola' bingo still alive in Naples | CBC News
12032024 After landing north, west and east, Max Mara is looking to the south of Italy again. The Italian fashion brand is planning a two-day resort 2026 experience, which will include a runway show, in Naples on June 16 and 17. In 2021, the brand held its resort 2022 show on the island of Ischia, at the striking Mezzatorre Hotel, nestled in a former 16th-century watchtower. The event in Naples will coincide with the first day of international menswear trade show Pitti Uomo. Max Mara to Show Resort 2026 in Naples | WWD
12042024 In Bonito was born in 1898 the famous shoe wizard Salvatore Ferragamo. Here, he started to pursue his new passion. His first shop in this Irpinia village, then, the designer will leave Bonito to move to the United States and find great success in Hollywood, where he will become the Celebrities Shoemaker. Bonito: the Irpinian village with the most beautiful street art in the world | Visit Italy Media
12052024 The winning duo of Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo is back: the director who won an Oscar in 2014 for La Grande Bellezza will return to direct the actor who played the film's world-weary Roman journalist protagonist Jep Gambardella in a new project entitled La Grazia. The film will be Sorrentino's eleventh and his last since his latest ode to his native Naples, Parthenope, which topped the Italian box office this year. Sorrentino and Servillo reunite again in La Grazia | ANSA
12062024 We are in Irpinia, province of Avellino, an area of ​​the Southern Apennines from the centuries-old agricultural tradition where three of the best Italian wines are recognized by the respective Docg Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. A land that has a lot to offer in terms of wine growth. Here  Mimmo, an expert raised in the vineyard, decided to remain to pursue his greatest passion; wine! Tasting, light lunch and winetour | Azienda Vitivinicola Nardone Nardone Domenico
12072024 The path to the highest peak, 1742m (5715ft) Monte Alburno. There are two waymarked trails to the summit from the center of Sicignano degli Alburni. The Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni National Park is also honeycombed with caves, including the otherworldly and unmissable Grotte di Castelcivita. Inhabited 42,000 years ago, these fantasy grottoes are a forest of stalagmites and stalactites. 12 of the best things to do in Campania | Lonely Planet
12082024 Here, some of the country’s most lauded hotels hold court, with Le Sirenuse, Santa Caterina and Villa Cimbrone drawing on decades of historic pedigree. However, for those prepared to forgo five-star facilities or look a little further from the seafront, a cast of unsung properties with quality service and plenty of character are waiting to be discovered. From spectacular showstoppers to family-run gems, these are the best hotels on the Amalfi Coast. 25 of the best hotels on the Amalfi coast | The Sunday Times
12092024 Gape at artistic masterpieces at the Capodimonte Museum of Naples. 124 galleries displaying masterpieces by Titian, Raphael, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and Botticelli, just to name a few. You could spend the better part of a whole day visiting the palace and wandering in the manicured gardens. This Italian City Is the Birthplace of Pizza — and Its Historic Center Is One of the Largest in Europe | Travel + Leisure
12102024 London studio Amanda Levete Architects and artist Anish Kapoor designed this suggestive entrance for a subway station in Naples, Italy, in 2009. Reportedly due to open this year, the Metro Linea 7 at Monte Sant'Angelo has a Corten-steel entrance that the design team said "appears to have been pulled from the underground to create a dramatic, powerful and almost primal form." Six vulva-shaped designs including skyscrapers, stadiums and a spaceship | Dezeen
12112024 Exploring Naples’ galleries means traversing the entire urban landscape of the city. Napoli Gallery Weekend also offers a chance to discover some of Naples’ most iconic locations, from the elegant Chiaia district to the historic city center and the intriguing industrial area of East Naples. The creation of a unified map of Naples’ contemporary art galleries. Napoli Gallery Weekend | Galleria Tiziana Di Caro
12122024 Aglianico grapes from Southern Italy are full of polyphenols such as resveratrol and quercetin, proven to have many medicinal properties. Scientists from a cohort of Italian universities have published a study on the potential health benefits of a specially-designed supplement made from the pomace of Campania’s flagship grape. According to their paper, Aglianico could potentially spare diabetes patients from blindness. Wine Grapes Could be the Key to Treating Vision Loss from Diabetes | Wine Spectator
12132024 On a recent return visit, I saw how Hotel Santa Caterina - Amalfi has grown. Two new villas have popped up, hidden among the terraced gardens that dot the cliffs. The hotel is now a sort of albergo diffuso, with an increased number of rooms and ever more privacy for guests who want it. Everything else remains perfect. The pool is still as salty and relaxing, the curtains dance the same waltz with the breeze, the floors still sparkle. The Best Hotels and Resorts in Europe and the UK: The Gold List 2025 | Condé Nast Traveller
12142024 The "Best Traditional Artisan Panettone” of the year? It is that of Antonio Ventieri of the Torteria di Antonio Ventieri from Capaccio-Paestum (Sa). The “the best artisanal Pandoro”? It is signed by Enzo Martuccio of the Pastry Shop Enzo Martuccio of Colle Sannita (Bn). The “Best Artisan Chocolate Panettone”? He does it Gianluca Cecere of Visionary Dessert in Naples. Where are the best panettoni and pandoro in Italy made? In the south and more precisely in Campania: the results of Mastropanettone 2024 | FIRST Online
12152024 The city, which will be 2,500 years old in 2025, has seen mass tourism soar: a 33% increase since 2021, with 14 million visitors this year. After Rome, it is where tourists stay the longest in Italy — an average of three days — a sign that it is perceived to require time. Deciphering Naples is one of those recurring challenges of humanity, a literary challenge of the first order, like looking at Vesuvius itself. But its charm is eternal. Naples, the most difficult secret to tell | El Pais
12162024 Investigations by the specialist Naples' Cultural Heritage Protection Unit have led to a rare archaeological discovery. The iconography of Christ Enthroned is partially identifiable, with velarium decorations underneath and a dedicatory inscription. Its decoration bears similarities to the nearby Sacellum of St. Aspreno and adds to the not very numerous pictorial testimonies of the medieval period in the whole of Italy. Illegal excavations in central Naples uncover rare 11th-century medieval church | Euronews
12172024 Contrade di Taurasi is a small, family-owned winery in Irpinia, focused on crafting authentic wines from its five hectares of volcanic soil vineyards. Their wines are made exclusively from estate-grown grapes, using native yeasts to highlight the unique terroir of the region. Their offerings include Grecomusc', a bold white wine, and a range of red wines such as Aglianico, known for its freshness and fruity character, Taurasi, an elegant and structured red, and Taurasi Riserva, their flagship wine. Contrade di Taurasi_Cantine Lonardo (Winery in Irpinia) | Winedering
12182024 Avellino is located in the heart of the 'Green Irpinia', one of the most beautiful and richly endowed areas of Italy from an ecological point of view. Covered with a blanket of woods, it includes parks and natural reserves, mountains, plateaus rich in springs, caves, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and forests. It is a lush, unspoilt environment that, with its magical scents and colours, invites you to walk along paths. A Travel Guide to Avellino, Campania: Everything You Need to Know | Dit is Italië
12192024 Stellantis announced that at least two compact models will be built at its Pomigliano plant in southern Italy, utilizing the STLA Small platform starting in 2028. The existing Panda will continue production at this location until 2030, after which it will be succeeded by a next-generation model. Stellantis Invests $2.1B To Build 3 New Alfa Romeos, Jeep Compass And More In Italy | Carscoops.com
12202024 The luxurious taste and medium intensity of Fattoria Ambrosio Riserva make this olive oil the perfect complement to a variety of cuisine. We've selected it from the estate of Massimo Ambrosio, which consists of 8,500 olive trees located near Coste in the Campania region. A delightful and exquisite blend of Coratina and Itrana cultivar varietals we recommend with pasta, pizza, risotto, bruschetta, aioli or mayonnaise, and lemon desserts. Fattoria Ambrosio Riserva Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2023 | Olio2go
12212024 It Started in Naples naturally pairs with Sophia Loren’s ragù alla napoletana since she prepares the dish during one scene. Sophia reveals that Clark Gable was an admirer of ragù alla napoletana, and in the scene, it’s clear no acting was necessary. Sophia, too, sings praises of this dish, one steeped in a centuries-old tradition of slow-cooking rich meats and tomatoes until they meld into a flavorful, comforting sauce. In Cucina with Sophia Loren | Italy Segreta
12222024 Vincenzo Setaro is a third generation pastaio, or pasta maker, and his small shop produces a fraction of the bigger factories. That's no matter to Setaro, who shows off how his high-quality goods keep him in business. Artisan Setaro is the only producer left in Italy's first capital of pasta | CNN Travel
12232024 From 1807 to 1973 the monastery was abandoned. Portals and stones were stolen; roofs and walls collapsed. A monk of the Virgin arrived at Goleto Abbey in 1973. Up to the 1980 earthquake that has had the merit to call again the attention about a monumental good of primary importance, giving life to a long process of recovery and valorization, largerly finished almost 30 years later. Two centuries of carelessness, up to the arrival of Father Lucio | Verderosa Studio
12242024 Al dente spaghetti with garlic, extra virgin olive oil and clams is a regular feature on menus along the Italian coast. Defined by elegant yet intense sapidity, this dish works well with any medium-bodied, subtly aromatic white wine, including Falanghina del Sannio, an Italian summertime classic. Italian pasta and wine: The best pairings for popular dishes | Decanter
12252024 While I love all the wines of this region, I’m here to study Taurasi (est. in 1970) and Taurasi DOCG (est. 1993), which are derived from the red grape Aglianico. I can still recall my first Aglianico, in Florida over the holidays. My only regret is that I discovered them only five years ago. I have some lost time to make up for (which I made progress on today after sampling 50+ examples). Do you know Taurasi and its signature grape, Aglianico? | Kristy's Wine Travels
12262024 Now online Marianna Simnett “Leda Was a Swan”, contemporary art conceived for the Digital Fellowship of Pompeii Commitment. Archaeological Matters. An ancient violent myth is unravelled as an embodied story of pleasure. The artwork combines stage and costume design, video, performance, sound and artificial intelligence (AI). Marianna Simnett. Leda Was a Swan | Pompeii Commitment
12272024 In the Protestant countries of northern Europe, the bidet was often viewed as nothing less than an emissary of the devil. In the late 18th century, Maria Carolina of Habsburg-Lorraine, Queen of Naples, decided to make a bold decision for her time and installed a bidet in the Palace of Caserta. In her lavish neoclassical marble bath, the bidet was a novelty and it can still be seen there today. The widespread adoption of this bath accessory in more ordinary Italian homes didn’t occur until World War II, however. The Bidet’s Big Break: A Case for the Fixture’s History and Installation | Architectural Digest
12282024 There’s a reason droves of tourists flock to the Amalfi Coast. Of the many charming villages along the well-trodden strip of coastline, Ravello takes the cake for captivating beauty. It’s renowned for having gorgeous gardens with far-reaching views out to the sea. And the romantic atmosphere makes it all the more alluring. 9 of the Most Beautiful Places in Italy | Veranda
12292024"When I want to truly feel the city, I walk up the Salita del Petraio. Recently, I also visited Monte Echia, where an elevator takes you all the way up to the breathtaking Belvedere di Pizzofalcone. From the top, you can see over the peninsula known to us in Naples as Castel dell’Ovo, where the Greeks first arrived more than 2,500 years ago and founded the city. The landscape from up there is stunning." Actor Filippo Scotti’s insider guide to Naples | Financial Times
12302024“I do visit Italy every year during the summer—it’s a must. Capri, Amalfi Coast, Forte dei Marmi, and Sardinia are some of my favorite places to enjoy the summer. This year’s holiday itinerary is Forte dei Marmi, Portofino, St. Moritz, and Positano. I made the decision to not travel too far this year as I’ve already had an intense year of traveling with work.” Alfonso de Gaetano, founder and CEO of the fine wine club Crurated. From the Maldives to the Amalfi Coast, this is where up-and-coming CEOs are taking their vacations in 2025 | Fortune

12312024Ever been to Naples? It’s a feral circus-town. An open-air asylum with Spritz instead of blood and 200 angry mopeds desperate to get past you on every street you have the gall to walk down. It’s one of the greatest places on Earth, and one of its favourite pastimes is blowing up colossal fireworks. It’s around Christmas – and especially on NYE – when the whole town rolls up its sleeves to join in. The Deadly Mafia Party Bombs of Naples | Vice

VISIONARY ARCHITECTURE OF THE 20TH CENTURY The ceramics produced by Solimene in Vietri sul Mare are instantly recognizable, with their vibrant colours and jaunty decorative borders. Few, however, know the extraordinary story behind the building where they are made. It was a standard hangar-style edifice, an ideal fusion of Paolo Soleri’s architectural vision and Vincenzo Solimene’s artisanal traditions. The Greatest Italian 20th Century Building You've Never Heard Of | Le Sirenuse

ITALY'S AMALFI COAST NEW ADDRESS Positano and Amalfi are the area’s heavy tourism hitter. But continue driving down the coast, and you’ll find a crop of less-famous towns and sun-kissed destinations that are equally, if not more, charming in their unspoiled beauty. Giardini del Fuenti, a luxe beach hangout just off the winding road between Vietri sul Mare and Cetara, is one of those places. This Beach Club Is the Amalfi Coast's Hippest New Address — and It's Built Into a Cliff Over the Sea | Travel + Leisure

"THIS IS THE COAST OF MIRACLES." I CAN'T DISAGREE. Where Amalfi is known for lemons, the town of Vietri sul Mare produces the folksy ceramics you’ll see all along the coast. Among the artisans is Mirkò Guida, who uses the local red clay and traditional glazes to produce Picasso-like artworks painted on vases, lamps and tiles. Coast of miracles: uncovering the secrets of Amalfi | National Geographic

THE CRAFT OF HANDMADE POTTERY IN VIETRI SUL MARE Ceramica Artistica Solimene - developing the Amalfi Coast’s recognizably bold colors - exports their highly desired Italian ceramics all around the world, but you can also visit their factory for a unique experience. They also hold exhibitions and ceramic courses for interested young artists thanks to the Centro Studi D’Arte Vietrese. The Amalfi Coast Is The Heart of Italian Ceramics | Italics Magazine

START - SALERNO; END - SORRENTO Experience Italy’s most spectacular coastal scenery on this white-knuckle drive along the Amalfi Coast. From Salerno, the main southern gateway to the coast, strike west to Vietri sul Mare, a small town famous for its ceramics and the start point of the coastal road proper. From here the driving becomes more challenging as the road narrows, the curves become tighter, and the views become ever more dramatic. Six of the most beautiful road trips in Italy | Kuwait Times

JULY 2021

AMALFI COAST HEADLANDS DRESSED IN SPRING

07012021 The hypnotic geometry of the “Giardini del Fuenti“ terraces suddenly appears in the wild landscape of the naturalistic path, skilfully set in the Mediterranean scrub, rich in vine pergolas and citrus groves, in an explosion of flowering berceaux between wisteria and bougainvillea. The dizzying view between sky and sea is a truly unforgettable itinerary of charm, to be enjoyed from morning to night.“Giardini del Fuenti”, the Perfect Synthesys of Hospitality and Luxury on the Amalfi Coast | celebreMagazine 

07022021 "Capri is coming back different, stronger,” Lorenzo Fornari, the Capri veteran, explained to me. He spoke rapturously about the Zagara orange blossoms growing atop the island’s towering Mount Solaro that he uses to flavor Solaro, the artisanal gin he had started making with local farmers. A test batch of the spirits had just arrived from the distillery, and he dropped a sprig of rosemary into a glass of it before a final taste test. Capri and Procida: A Tale of Two Islands | The New York Times
07032021 Among the best-selling white wines in Italy and absolute queen of the summer, Falanghina really likes everyone and is perfect for accompanying daily meals – especially fish-based – thanks to its versatility and its excellent quality / price ratio. It is a wine with an intense straw yellow color, with a moderately fruity smell and a dry but fresh and slightly acid taste. Often vinified “in purity”, that is with 100% Falanghina grapes. History and curiosity of the Falanghina | Caffè Gambrinus
07042021 Emilia Wickstead says she dreamt of being a part of the world the Sersales have created at Le Sirenuse. The limited-edition swimwear capsule they went on to create certainly has glamour in spades. From the candy-striped kaftans and slides to the colour-block bikinis, these are pieces to live la dolce vita in. This Emilia Wickstead Swimwear Collab Epitomises Positano Chic | Vogue
07052021 Perched on a cliff-top along Italy’s iconic Amalfi Coast this new resort is an interior dream. Pink from top to bottom this boutique property is more mansion than hotel. Featuring ten suites – each one different from the other – the Palazzo Avino is picturesque from the inside out. The décor pays homage to the area, inspired by the wonders of the Italian gardens of Ravello. A&E Recommends: Palazzo Avino on Italy’s Amalfi Coast | A&E Magazine
07062021 Coffee has a special place in Neapolitan culture and is rightfully considered one of the city’s symbols, resistant to new waves and sticking to its traditions. In that light, there is some welcome news with the announcement that a Neapolitan Coffee Academy will start operating in that city from September this year. It will be a collaboration between the MedEATerranea Association and Caffè Borbone. Neapolitan coffee gets formalized training | TheMayor.EU
07072021 Wanda Nara packed her bags and traveled to Italy with little Francesca and Isabella. The 34-year-old television presenter and model first arrived in the city of Naples, to later visit the beaches of Capri. "But how beautiful are you Capri?” it was the simple and relaxed text that he chose Nara to accompany his recent and summery snapshot on the camera network. From the island of Capri, Wanda Nara raises the temperature in the networks |Today in 24
07082021 By studying evidence of grapes buried under the ash of Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in A.D. 79, the Mastroberardino winery and archaeologists were able to create casts of the vines’ root patterns in the soil. Feudi di San Gregorio’s latest project, a wine encyclopedia, chronicles the heritage of the region’s oldest grapes including Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino, and Greco di Tufo. Ancient wines are having a moment in Italy. Here’s why. | National Geographic
07092021 Yes, we all have an excellent relationship. We [Gianluigi Donnarumma, Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne] have taught the Neapolitan dialect to all our team-mates. Now everyone speaks Neapolitan. Us Neapolitans bring joy to the team. The squad are all nice guys who love joking around. We get on well together. Donnarumma on defensive pride, Neapolitan spirit and hunting Buffon's records | UEFA.com
07102021 This is where a new generation of B&Bs, started up in vast, forsaken apartments, takes visitors in rickety brass lifts to stairwells feathered with ferns: SuperOtium, a six-room art hotel and residency opposite MANN; Artemisia Domus in an 18th-century brothel; and The Duomo House, next to the cathedral, in a palazzo still owned by nuns. Exploring Naples: the creative rebirth of Italy's edgiest city | CN Traveller
07112021  “You’ll find many versions of these gelati [in the area],” says Cassandra Santoro. “Some have little bits of the sfogliatella or babà; others are made just with the flavors of the dessert. They are delicious.” Gelateria Primavera in Sorrento, owned by Antonio Cafiero, is one of the places in the region that offers both pastry-flavored gelatos and a crema al limone. What To Know About Locavore Gelato In Italy | Forbes
07122021 With the classic "Good wind and calm sea" wished by the Under Secretary of State for Defense, and by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, it started on Monday 5 July, aboard Nave Vespucci the campaign of the cadet officers of the first class of the Naval Academy. A tradition that is renewed year after year that of the education campaign, aboard the Vespucci which has just turned 90 years old and is today the oldest [built in the construction site of Castellammare di Stabia] and longest-lived naval squad unit in service. The 2021 education campaign on Nave Vespucci is underway | Difesa Online
07132021 Taylor Hill and Daniel Fryer are celebrating their engagement with family and friends in Italy! The newly engaged couple was seen enjoying the sunny weather during a boat day on Sunday (June 27) in Positano, Italy. Check out the romantic photos from when Daniel popped the question over the weekend. Newly Engaged Taylor Hill Enjoys a Boat Day in Italy with Fiance Daniel Fryer | Just Jared
07142021 Da Filippo is a sprawling restaurant just outside the center of Sorrento. Fried anchovies are delightful here at Chantencler. Da Emilia is a seafood trattoria, and you had better order seafood here. Master Hosts make an excellent Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. I had one of the best chicken cacciatore of my life here at Torna a Surriento Trattoria. The Best Restaurants in Sorrento | Sauced & Found
07152021 The Amalfi Coast and Capri are the world's fourth most preferred places for vacations for high spending, non-European tourists. In the Mediterranean Island of Capri, already homes to boutiques of leading luxury brands: Luisa Beccaria secured a location on the iconic Piazzetta, while Genny and Golden Goose opted for the prestigious Via Camerelle. Italy’s Luxury Resort Retail Business Is in Full Bloom | WWD
07162021 A hotel said to be the first new luxury property to open on the Amalfi Coast. Borgo Santandrea is carved into the cliffs above one of Italy’s most famous destinations, 90 metres above sea level. There are 29 guest rooms and 16 suites at the hotel, along with three restaurants located between the highest points of the property right down to The Beach Club. First luxury hotel to open on Amalfi coast for 15 years makes debut | TTG Media
07172021 Italy’s second-largest national park, the Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano occupies the lion’s share of the Cilento peninsula. Some of the most interesting and accessible parts lie within an hour’s drive northeast of Paestum, including the Grotte di Castelcivita, a complex of otherworldly prehistoric caves. For hikers, the town of Sicignano degli Alburni, capped by a medieval castle. 10 national parks you have to visit in Italy | Lonely Planet
07182021 Our white of the moment is without doubt the Cruna del Lago La Sibilla from Campania, an expression of Falanghina the likes of which we have never seen before. Packed full of minerality, spice, smoke and with plenty of verve, this is possibly one of the best whites you’ve never heard of! The Di Meos whites are simply fermented and aged sur lie in tank without any wood, resulting in the purest, most crystalline and mineral examples of Falanghina. A gorgeous white from Campania | Justerini & Brooks
07192021 “I know the island of Procida, in the Bay of Naples, where Twombly has lived. I have spent a few days in the ancient house where Graziella, Lamartine's heroine, spent her days. There, calmly united, are the light, the sky, the earth, the accent of a rock, an arch.”⁠ PANORAMA Procida - 2-5 September | Italics Art and Landscape
07202021 Guests at Il San Pietro Di Positano, a luxe resort built on a cliff face on Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast, can descend 384 steps from the main building and play on a regulation-sized tennis court overlooking the Mediterranean. Ten of the world's most incredible tennis courts | Daily Mail
07212021 The Deep Water Soloing (DWS) is a form of climbing solo without insurance that is practiced on cliffs, where the only protection is the presence of water at the base of the wall. The Amalfi Coast for centuries has fascinated poets, writers… and is known in the world for its limestone cliffs overlooking the sea. Equipped with boat, shoes and chalk, we'll climb in DWS climbing coves and "secret spot" of the magnificent Amalfi coast. Climbing deep water solo psicobloc Positano | Direzione Verticale
07222021 Emily Ratajkowski visited Italy in chic fashion. The model stopped by the Amalfi Coast on Monday, modeling an eye-catching twist on summer’s favorite silhouette: a slip dress. The hot pink Mirror Palais number came complete with spaghetti straps and a backless dip all set with a two-tone silky fabric. Emily Ratajkowski Takes Italy in a Hot Pink Twist on This Season’s Buzziest Dress|Footwear News
07232021 "The Mezzatorre Hotel on Ischia [is] a former 16th century watch-tower perched above a turquoise cove," explains Laucht. "Recently re-opened under Pellicano Hotels Group, creative director Marie Louise Sciò’s touches are everywhere — from the striped umbrellas to the fabulous Pierre Frey wallpaper lining the dining room." Photographer Lucy Laucht's Guide To The Most Beautiful Stays Around The World | Lonny Magazine
07242021 Tori Kelly in Naples. The "Dear No One" singer's trip to Naples was what pizza dreams are made of! Kelly and her husband traveled across Italy celebrating their third wedding anniversary. La Bella Vita! See All the Stars Vacationing in Italy this Summer — Plus, Exactly Where They Go | People
07252021 A tribute to Cilento, a place that delivers excellence in culinary for the richness of raw materials that the territory provides. The menu is seasonal but some iconic dishes remain. And the signature welcome plate of the restaurant, Le Tre Olive, three forms perfectly resembling three olives in three colors that once popped in the mouth, give sensational liquid explosion of flavors. Tre Olivi Ristorante in Paestum, Italy: A Contemporary Tribute to the Mediterranean Diet | Apron and Sneakers
07262021 Called Monogram by Sea, it’s intended, as Francesco Scognamiglio explained, “more as a private club than a fashion brand.” The first Monogram by Sea collection is a couture offering along the lines of the dramatic, red carpet work the designer is known for. Francesco Scognamiglio’s New Venture Monogram by Sea Is a Showcase for His Neapolitan Savoir Faire | Vogue
07272021 Last summer, covid scuttled Kwan’s plans to go to Capri, a place he’s visited more than ten times, to celebrate the release of “Sex and Vanity.” To see whether a visit this summer might be feasible, he called Holly Star, a friend on the ground there. “The vibe is a lot brighter,” she said, on a video call, dangly earrings tinkling. Kevin Kwan Dreams of Capri | The New Yorker
07282021 Business knowledge is, in many ways, universal. Fresh evidence of this truth comes from this seemingly out-of-the-ordinary partnership with the announcement of a new master’s degree, launching early next year. The Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management is a new study program offered by Parthenope University in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management. From MIT & Naples, Italy, A New Kind Of Entrepreneurship Master’s | Poets&Quants
07292021 They [Bennifer] appeared at ease as they chatted and laughed away together while walking along the quaint streets with their friends surrounding them. The duo stopped off to pose for photos in a rustic-looking corner, before going for lunch at a nearby restaurant. JLo and Ben Affleck hold hands as they stroll around Capri in next stop of their romantic $130M mega-yacht getaway | The Sun
07302021 All of the 60,000 adults – over 90% of the total population – on this picture postcard island in the Bay of Naples have been vaccinated since the middle of June. They have herd immunity and the next stage is to start inoculating children from the virus before they return to school in September. Welcome to Ischia - one of the few places in the world that's Covid-free | The Irish Mirror
07312021 Villa Cimbrone is one of the most beautiful and popular gardens throughout Ravello; also provides a breathtaking view of the Amalfi coast. The garden features a bar called the Il balcone di Lucille where visitors can get snacks and drinks. During your time in this garden, you should keep an eye for the statue of Ceres, the Crest of Mercury, and the little temple of Bacchus. Amalfi's Hidden Gem: How To Get There & What To See In Ravello, Italy | The Travel