Amalfi is probably the first place you think of when you envision your picture-perfect Italian summer. Listen, we get it: the colorful houses cascading down the hillside and those cinematic coastal drives with views onto the Tyrrhenian Sea is the stuff of dreams, and it will never not be vacation gold. However comma, we need to …

Ah, Rome… with its narrow alleys lined by centuries-old buildings, ancient monuments that have stood the test of time, and an enviable collection of churches so grand they seem to hover just shy of the divine. Few cities can compare, and it would undoubtedly be the perfect contender for a culture-infused summer getaway—if not for …

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 …