Quick Take: Cathedral of Verona (Verona,Italy)
A church, an archeological site, and an art museum all in one. A church, an archeological site, and an art museum all in one. The Verona Cathedral complex is tucked away in a corner…
Read More
Quick Take: Verona Arena (Verona, Italy)
Tested Travel visited Verona as a day trip from Padua. We are so glad we did! In addition to all the faux Romeo and Juliette sites, there is the large, impressive, historic Verona Arena. Getting…
Read More
Limoncello
Limoncello is the hometown drink of Sorrento. Traditionally, limoncello, a lemon flavored liqueur, is made from the zest of Sorrento lemons. Lemon zest is steeped in rectified spirit (usually grappa or vodka) until the oil…
Read More
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius–yes, the Mount Vesuvius that wiped out Pompeii– is a great day trip from Sorrento. Getting to Mount Vesuvius from Sorrento is pretty straightforward. One option is to book a spot on a tour…
Read More
Island of Capri
The Island of Capri. A short 25-minute ferry ride from Sorrento, Capri is a magical place. The smells of limoncello in the air, tiny winding staircases that link streets, beautiful shops, and quaint restaurants. That is Capri!…
Read More
Piazza Tasso
Piazza Tasso is the primary square of Sorrento. This busy hub is full of cafes, restaurants and shops. The main thoroughfare of Corso Italia has lots of clothing shops and cafes. Be sure to wander some…
Read More
Ristorante Moonlight
Hidden away on a side street (Via Cappuccini, 68A), Ristorante Moonlight is a delightful restaurant and well worth the effort to find it! With both lovely indoor spaces and a terrific patio, this spot is…
Read More
La Bar Terrazza
Located across the street from Hotel Meditereno, La Bar Terrazza is a sweet little spot. Perched on a cliff, La Bar Terrazza has wonderful views of Sorrento Bay Mount Vesuvius. The interior is quaintly decorated in…
Read More
Hotel Mediterraneo
Tested Travel loved staying at Hotel Mediterraneo. Located outside of the bustling historic city center and harbor, Hotel Mediterraneo was a beautiful oasis we did not want to leave! Located at the top of a hill,…
Read More