Italy Summer Vacation: 5 Amazing Places Aligned with “The Stars”

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If you’re planning an Italy summer vacation, or even a visit during the shoulder season, make sure these 5 “star-struck” destinations top your list.

Known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, mouthwatering cuisine, and vibrant culture, Italy is a top-tier destination you’ll often see in popular films.

Whether you’re a movie enthusiast, a history buff, a foodie, or simply seeking a sun-soaked escape, Italy has something for everyone. An Italy summer vacation will surely to be a memorable getaway.

So, find out about the top 5 places to walk in the footsteps of movie stars. It’s great inspiration to begin planning an your Italian getaway. You’ll discover that not All Roads Lead to Rome!

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Positively Positano: 48 Hours on the Amalfi Coast

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My Brief Love Affair with Positano

On my whirlwind 14-day tour of Italy, I’d scheduled only one night in Positano before scheduled to leave the Amalfi Coast for my family’s inland hometown of Ariano Irpino. Of course, that changed as soon as I arrived. Positano begged me to stay, and so my love affair with Positano began.

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Under the Tuscan Sun [Book Review]

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If you’ve seen the movie, Under the Tuscan Sun, you’ll know the story of recently divorced, middle-aged Frances Mayes. She meets Marcello, a handsome Italian who takes her from a villa in Tuscany to Positano on the Amalfi Coast of Italy.

They eat with his family on the beach, drink homemade limoncello, and have a short-lived love affair.

Learn more about this beautiful tale that takes place in Italy. You’ll find out how the movie compares to the book and to the real Italian settings, below.

Editor’s Note: We updated this article with more helpful resources in June 2022.

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Breakfast in Positano, Italy: An Assortment of Goodness

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As I fill my dish with an assortment of delectables from the complimentary breakfast spread at Hotel Villa Gabrisa in Positano, Italy, it’s hard to choose what to take and what to leave behind. It all looks so good!

Delicious Breakfast Choices

This trip was a blur, but I do remember indulging in a wonderful breakfast in Positano.

Cut fruit, fresh mozzarella balls, slivers of ricotta pie, prosciutto, and bright clementines picked fresh from the trees outside. Even the glossy prunes, which I don’t normally eat, are delicious here. They are fresh, tender, mild, and sweet, with no weird “what is that?” preservative flavor. Not a hint of rubbery.

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