Comments on: How to Save Money while on Holiday on the Amalfi Coast http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/ It's our business where you sleep! Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:17:55 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Laura http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2265 Laura Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:12:04 +0000 http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/#comment-2265 Ciao Tinka! June on the Amalfi Coast will be lovely! Many people find any type of driving - scooter or car - quite intimidating on the Amalfi Coast. With a scooter you don't have to worry as much at the narrow roads, but you still do have to think about parking. If you have driven a scooter or motorcycle before and are up to a bit of an adventure, I think it would be a fabulous way to get around the Amalfi Coast. If it is your first time, all the twists and turns and crazy drivers might be a bit much. I am not sure about costs, but I know there are places in Amalfi and other cities along the coast where you can rent scooters for the day and for longer periods. Happy travel planning and safe travels! Ciao Tinka! June on the Amalfi Coast will be lovely! Many people find any type of driving – scooter or car – quite intimidating on the Amalfi Coast. With a scooter you don’t have to worry as much at the narrow roads, but you still do have to think about parking. If you have driven a scooter or motorcycle before and are up to a bit of an adventure, I think it would be a fabulous way to get around the Amalfi Coast. If it is your first time, all the twists and turns and crazy drivers might be a bit much. I am not sure about costs, but I know there are places in Amalfi and other cities along the coast where you can rent scooters for the day and for longer periods. Happy travel planning and safe travels!

]]> By: Tinka http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2252 Tinka Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:48:01 +0000 http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/#comment-2252 Hi Laura We are planning a trip next year June to the Amalfi coast. Would travelling by scooter be a good option, or should we stick to the SITA busses? Thanks!!!! Hi Laura

We are planning a trip next year June to the Amalfi coast. Would travelling by scooter be a good option, or should we stick to the SITA busses?

Thanks!!!!

]]> By: Laura http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1991 Laura Wed, 20 May 2009 15:52:33 +0000 http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/#comment-1991 Ciao Fernando! How nice that you can make it back to the Amalfi Coast with your family! You will have a lovely time, especially since you have a nice long stay. I can't speak personally for hotels in Sorrento or Piano di Sorrento, but for Positano and Ravello I can. My first thought is that if you are on a tight budget, you might want to consider staying nearby Positano and Ravello rather than right there. For instance you can stay in Scala instead of Ravello, which is only a few minutes driving or 30 minutes walking. There is a lovely hotel I have stayed in called Hotel La Margherita Villa Giuseppina, which you can find on Venere.com, that is a small family owned hotel. The people are very friendly and they have a pool with a fabulous view of neighboring Ravello. In Amalfi I would highly recommend Hotel Lidomare, great prices, great location right in the center of town, and lovely rooms. Hotel Il Nido, located just outside of Amalfi is also lovely, and is a very pretty little hotel. The rates in all those places are listed under 100 euros a night, and they are great choices. I hope that helps with your travel planning! Have a fabulous vacation! Ciao Fernando!
How nice that you can make it back to the Amalfi Coast with your family! You will have a lovely time, especially since you have a nice long stay. I can’t speak personally for hotels in Sorrento or Piano di Sorrento, but for Positano and Ravello I can. My first thought is that if you are on a tight budget, you might want to consider staying nearby Positano and Ravello rather than right there. For instance you can stay in Scala instead of Ravello, which is only a few minutes driving or 30 minutes walking. There is a lovely hotel I have stayed in called Hotel La Margherita Villa Giuseppina, which you can find on Venere.com, that is a small family owned hotel. The people are very friendly and they have a pool with a fabulous view of neighboring Ravello. In Amalfi I would highly recommend Hotel Lidomare, great prices, great location right in the center of town, and lovely rooms. Hotel Il Nido, located just outside of Amalfi is also lovely, and is a very pretty little hotel. The rates in all those places are listed under 100 euros a night, and they are great choices. I hope that helps with your travel planning! Have a fabulous vacation!

]]> By: Fernando http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1979 Fernando Sat, 16 May 2009 20:33:09 +0000 http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/#comment-1979 Hi Laura. My first time in Positano, Ravello, Piano, ecc was many time ago, when I was just 13. This spring early summer I hopw to return with my 10 year old daugther and plan to stay in the zone about 15 days, a long time for a tight budget being 3 people. Could You please point me out where to stay in Sorrento, Piano di Sorrento, Positano or Ravello for such a long stay. Thanks a lot in advance. Thanks also for your tips on these beatiful places. Hi Laura. My first time in Positano, Ravello, Piano, ecc was many time ago, when I was just 13. This spring early summer I hopw to return with my 10 year old daugther and plan to stay in the zone about 15 days, a long time for a tight budget being 3 people. Could You please point me out where to stay in Sorrento, Piano di Sorrento, Positano or Ravello for such a long stay. Thanks a lot in advance. Thanks also for your tips on these beatiful places.

]]> By: Laura http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1855 Laura Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:54:33 +0000 http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/#comment-1855 Ciao gsj! You are very welcome! Have a wonderful time! Ciao gsj! You are very welcome! Have a wonderful time!

]]> By: gsj http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1854 gsj Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:36:29 +0000 http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/#comment-1854 Thanks Laura - i made a reservation at Ristorante La Cambusa our first night in Positano. It looks perfect....will investigate your ischia rec too Thanks Laura – i made a reservation at Ristorante La Cambusa our first night in Positano. It looks perfect….will investigate your ischia rec too

]]> By: Laura http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1853 Laura Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:05:53 +0000 http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/#comment-1853 Ciao Mike! Yes, the bus ride along the Amalfi Coast is certainly thrilling! You can get the same views from the public bus as you do from the private coaches, which is a great way to save a bit of money. Sometimes the public buses can be even more of an adventure! :-) I agree that Amalfi is very centrally located for a visit to the area. It is close to Naples, Pompeii and Paestum, and is right smack in the middle of the Amalfi Coast. It also has great boat connections from the Spring to the Fall. How incredible to have experienced the eclipse in 1999 from Ravello! Ciao gsj! Wow, you have a great trip coming up very soon! On Ischia, I would recommend the Ristorante Da Raffaele (http://www.daraffaele.it/). Raffaele is a nice man and the food is wonderful. In Positano, I like Ristorante La Cambusa (http://www.lacambusapositano.com/). It is located right near the beach in the heart of Positano, and again the food is wonderful. I am sorry I can't provide any recommendations for Procida. It is next on my list to visit! Have a lovely vacation! Ciao Mike! Yes, the bus ride along the Amalfi Coast is certainly thrilling! You can get the same views from the public bus as you do from the private coaches, which is a great way to save a bit of money. Sometimes the public buses can be even more of an adventure! :-) I agree that Amalfi is very centrally located for a visit to the area. It is close to Naples, Pompeii and Paestum, and is right smack in the middle of the Amalfi Coast. It also has great boat connections from the Spring to the Fall. How incredible to have experienced the eclipse in 1999 from Ravello!

Ciao gsj! Wow, you have a great trip coming up very soon! On Ischia, I would recommend the Ristorante Da Raffaele (http://www.daraffaele.it/). Raffaele is a nice man and the food is wonderful. In Positano, I like Ristorante La Cambusa (http://www.lacambusapositano.com/). It is located right near the beach in the heart of Positano, and again the food is wonderful. I am sorry I can’t provide any recommendations for Procida. It is next on my list to visit! Have a lovely vacation!

]]> By: gsj http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1849 gsj Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:16:08 +0000 http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/#comment-1849 I am headed to ischia, procida and positano in 2 weeks - any great dining tips? txs in advance I am headed to ischia, procida and positano in 2 weeks – any great dining tips?

txs in advance

]]> By: Mike Coyle http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1845 Mike Coyle Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:36:14 +0000 http://www.venere.com/blog/amalfi-coast-save-money/#comment-1845 I loved the bus ride along the coast. Thrilling. You can visit lots of interesting places whilst staying in Amalfi, my favourite being Pompeii (allow a full day). Ravello was beautiful, I was there during the eclipse in 1999, quite an unforgettable experience. I loved the bus ride along the coast. Thrilling.
You can visit lots of interesting places whilst staying in Amalfi, my favourite being Pompeii (allow a full day). Ravello was beautiful, I was there during the eclipse in 1999, quite an unforgettable experience.

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