Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A look at postcard-perfect Positano. The calendar may keep turning, but dreams of an Italian summer never go out of season. The Amalfi Coast is the stuff of cinematic fantasy: dramatic cliffs plunging into the Mediterranean; a tourist peering over a pair of cat-eye sunglasses like a ’60s starlet; and candlelit dinners shared on a terrace as the sun sinks into the sea.
You’ll find all of this and more in Positano, one of the Amalfi Coast’s most celebrated towns. Immortalized in movies such as The Talented Mr. Ripley and Under the Tuscan Sun , the area is filled with hotels, restaurants and other family-run businesses that proudly embrace the spirit of dolce vita (“the sweet life”).
Whether you plan to enjoy Positano’s shoulder season or are already making next summer’s plans, we’ve created the perfect two-day itinerary for your stay. Inside the thoughtfully decorated Hotel Villa Franca. Day One Start your Positano getaway at Hotel Villa Franca .
The 38-room, family-run hotel boasts an enviable panoramic perch with a collection of contemporary art to rival the view. The former private home still offers the same feeling of intimacy, thanks to a perceptive staff, who will go above and beyond to make any sun-drenched Amalfi Coast fantasy a reality; the distinctly decorated rooms spread across the property’s two villas; and thoughtful touches such as a complimentary breakfast served on your room’s private terr.