When I was young I often saw pictures of the Amalfi Coast on calendars, but to see it in person was incredible. This is a stunning landscape with cliffside villages perched above the sea; I can easily understand why it was recognized as a World Heritage Site. I visited the coast as part of a day tour from Naples in 2013, and I was very happy to have been on a bus tour. As much as I enjoy driving along coastal roads, I'm not sure I would have liked navigating all the curves and narrow town streets with the volume of tour buses on the same route. Our tour offered some walking time around Amalfi, which was a sun-soaked town with a beautiful cathedral dedicated to Saint Andrew. In Amalfi and all along the coastal route we passed citrus vendors selling fresh lemons grown on the mountain terraces; these lemons are used in the making of limoncello, a local liqueur. If I'd had more time, I would love to have visited or spent the night in other towns we passed, such as Positano or Ravello.

Logistics: You can reach the coast by car or bus, but the coast may be more enjoyable if you don't have to drive. There are also boat tours along the coast.