If you’re thinking of an idyllic, summery week in Italy’s glorious Amalfi, images of a sun-drenched Positano are likely the first ones that will come to mind: That picturesque volcanic beach dotted with blue-and-white-striped parasols, pastel-hue houses hanging to the side of vertiginous cliffs, and scenic vespa rides into blood-orange sunsets… If only it weren’t …

Southern Italy is one of Europe’s top summer destinations, owing to its plethora of pastel-hue towns lining turquoise seas, picturesque pebble beaches, and Old World allure. Perhaps it might be surprising to some that, unlike the well-connected North, getting around the South without a car can be a bit of a hassle, especially if you’re …

Amalfi is Italy’s trendiest vacation destination for a reason: a coastal strip interspersed with pastel-colored towns that bestride sea cliffs and picture-perfect pebbly beaches, it draws millions every year. With its stunning popularity, however, comes a downside: It is getting increasingly crowded, and prices are rising the trendier it gets. At this point, a coastal …

Nothing screams Italy quite like the Amalfi Coast: the scenic coastal drives, colorful towns perched atop clifftops, and fine-pebble beaches hugged by turquoise seas, you name it. There’s just one downside, though (or two, if you will): it can be unpleasantly crowded in the peak travel season, not to mention staggeringly expensive. The cheapest hotel …