Of all the places in Italy that I have had the good fortune to visit the Amalfi Coast is the one place that I most often think about. There are not enough adjectives to describe the beauty of the convergence of the sea and the coastline. Easily reached by car via the Autostrada Del Sole "Motorway of the Sun" (A1) or taking the train from Rome to Naples and then taking a bus or taxi to the Amalfi Coast. If you drive you will definitely put a few notches on your drivers license as the combination of switchback roads and deathwish motorcyclists is something you have to experience for yourself.
Beyond the seaside towns of Sorrento, Positano, Ravello and Amalfi there are several other destinations I would recommend – Capri and Paestum being two of my favorites.
Thanks for posting this David. Positano is number one on my bucket list!
Kate – I know you will find yourself here in the future. Wishing you safe travels!!