SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE

Fun on the Amalfi Coast

Summer School Zone writer Lily Parker shares her bucket-list travel plans for 2025.


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  • | 1:08 p.m. July 24, 2024
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Next summer, I am going to one of the top places on my bucket list: the Amalfi Coast! I have heard so many amazing things about it and can’t wait to go. Specifically, I am most excited about the many things surrounding the Amalfi Coast. These things range from fantastic destinations to delicious food.

We have chosen to fly in and out of Naples to get to the Amalfi Coast. There are many things to do there, and it is a perfect way to start our vacation in Italy. In Naples, we will explore the streets full of freshly made pizza and beautiful views. Upon recommendation after recommendation, we will be walking along Via dei Tribunali, which is known for its gourmet street food and fantastic photo spots.

After we explore the many streets of Naples, we will make our way down to Pompeii. Pompeii is a city full of stories surrounding those who once lived there. Due to the volcano, Mount Vesuvius, erupting near the small city, the stories of those who once lived there are forever frozen as they were before the volcanic eruption. Each person had a story to tell, and the different items found buried in the city show how those who lived in Pompeii went about their everyday lives.

From there, we will go to Positano, which is a town on the Amalfi Coast. This town is best known for its vertical buildings and its shopping. We will spend our day going in and out of the various shops and exploring the ruins of Roman villas. The souvenirs will make Positano a place to remember, and with the beautiful sights, it will make for plenty of moments to take in.

Once we leave Positano, we will start our journey to Ravello which is just a few miles away, since it is also on the Amalfi Coast. In Ravello, we will visit Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. Both of these locations are known for their fantastic architecture and beautiful sights. The history behind each spot is also a treasure in itself. On top of the amazing Villas, there will be delectable food which will leave Ravello as a spot that I will never forget.

Finally, we will make it to our last destination, Amalfi. There we will explore the various beaches and restaurants surrounding this specific area of the coast. We will spend our days basking in the sun and doing many water activities, such as exploring the ocean life that spends its days near the shore of the beaches. The food will make our travels worth it because of its delicious taste. Amalfi is one of the best places to see what Italian food is like firsthand.

Throughout this upcoming year, we will be solidifying our plans to the Amalfi Coast and each of our must-hit destinations. There is a reason why this place is on my bucket list — from the gorgeous views to the amazing food. The experiences will be unique and will make for one unforgettable trip.

 

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