Just 35 kilometers southeast of Naples, lies the lovely city of Amalfi, a beautiful port guarded by steep cliffs. If you find yourself in Italy, make a detour and book a room in one of the cozy hotels and prepare yourself for a treat. Those even remotely interested in medieval architecture will be delighted by the numerous sites, including Amalfi's main attraction, the Saint Andrew's Cathedral. This imposing structure is almost a 1000 years old, but it is not the only one breathing history, the Chiostro del Paradiso being just another example worth mentioning.

If your accommodation plans include staying at a hotel situated in the town's center, you'll be able to watch from the balcony any of the three major festivals: the Ancient Regata, the Byzantine New Year's Eve and the feast days of Saint Andre.