POMPEI
A once-thriving commercial port of 20,000, Pompeii grew from Greek and Etruscan roots to become an important Roman city. Then, on August 24, A.D. 79, everything changed. Vesuvius erupted and began to bury the city under 30 feet of hot volcanic ash. For the archaeologists who excavated it centuries later, this was a shake-and-bake windfall, teaching them volumes about daily Roman life.
POSITANO
Positano is the coast’s most picturesque and photogenic town, with steeply-stacked houses tumbling down to the sea in a cascade of sun – bleached peach , pink and terracotta colours . No less colourful are its steep streets and steps lined with wisteria – draped hotels , smart restaurants and fashionable boutiques .
SORRENTO
Wedged on a ledge under the mountains and over the Mediterranean, spritzed by lemon and olive groves, an unashamed resort, Sorrento is still a civilized old town. Even the souvenirs are a cut above the norm, with plenty of fine old shops selling ceramics, lacework and intarsio (marquetry items)
