3 days 15 things @ Amalfi Coast, Italy

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Day#1 (📍Sorrento,  📍Positano)

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✅Historic Old Town, Sorrento

Soak in the views of Naples Bay, Mt Vesuvius, and Majestic Cliffs at

✅Piazza Del Mulini, Positano

Eat Seafood, Drink Coffee, Walk, Shop at 

✅Spiaggia di Positano Marina Grande

Enjoy the beach, and watch the colored houses on all sides

✅Via Positanesi d' America

Feel Romantic, Look at Positano and the Sea in awe

✅Take the Ferry between Positano and Amalfi

Look at Positano and Amalfi in Awe from the Sea

Day#2 (📍Amalfi, 📍Atrani, 📍Ravello)

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✅Cathedral of St Andrew, Piazza Duomo, Amalfi

Soak in the views of Piazza Duomo

✅Via dei Mercanti, Amalfi

Eat Lemon Sorbet, Drink Limoncello, Walk, Shop in the shopping street 

✅Ruga Nova Mercatorum, Amalfi

Get lost in historic streets of

✅Paper Museum, Amalfi

Revisit the history & production of paper at

✅Piazza Umberto I, Atrani

Discover the filming locations of Equalizer 3, Talented Mr Ripley, and many others

✅Amalfi Dr & Collegiate Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Atrani

Soak in the views of the coastline from

✅Villa Cimbrone's gardens, Ravello

Soak in the Views of the towns and Coastline at

Day#3 (📍Maiori, 📍Vietri, 📍Positano)

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✅Soak in the sweeping views of the coastline and towns, Watch amazing skills of Bus Drivers

Ride the SITA Bus on Amalfi Dr Everyday for Everything

✅Maiori

Visit a Lemon farm and Soak in the Views of the towns and Coastline

✅Path of the Gods

Hike and Soak in the Views  of the towns and Coastline at

✅Ceramic Museum, & Shops at Vietri sul Mare

Watch Ceramic Pottery in awe

Rome, Italy - Where to Stay & Why?

📍Rome, NH Collection(Chic Hotel)

 Name

NH Collection Roma Giustiniano

Neighborhood 

Prati 

Safe 

Yes. Prati is modern, elegant, upscale, and residential

Chain

NH Collection

Type

Chic

No of Stars

4 star

Attractions near by/Things to do 

📍Walk to Vatican, St Peter’s Square

📍Sant’Angelo Castle

📍Piazza Navona

📍Piazza del Popolo

📍Spanish Steps

📍Pantheon, Trevi’s Fountain

📍Villa Borghese and many more

Public transport

 9 mins walk to Metro A (Lepanto). Multiple busses within 5-10 mins

Food 

Prati neighborhood has several restaurants and grocery stores

Special Offers/Deal

American Express has offers on this hotel

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Rome 24 hours Itinerary

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Colosseum Rome Trip 101

https://youtube.com/shorts/6_CIgGw8moc

Pisa - Road trip from Rome

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Road Trip Rome To Pisa | Day Trip Itinerary | Kids Friendly | Must See,Thongs to do in Pisa

Must See (Essential 101)

•  Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Piazza dei Miracoli (Duomo di Pisa)
• Pisa Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni)

Optionals-

Piazza dei cavalieri Musei Nazionale di San Matteo Walk around Arno River, Last Saturday of June you will get to see Gioco del Ponte Parade. Transport -

• By Car it is ~4 hours(one way).
• Other option is Train and bus.

Tips: Take scenic route A12 to find stunning costal views. All the attractions in Pisa are in close proximity. Hence avoid Taxi and explore on foot. Engage your Kids: Tell the kids about Galileo and his contribution to the science. This is not his birthplace but He himself was doing many experiment from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Parking and RestRooms: Parking lots are out side the historic sites. Ample parkings are available. You will find the restrooms near the parking lot lots Ticket: Visiting the site is free as long as you are staying outside. To get inside the Tower or cathedral or other monuments you can need to buy different combination of ticket. Kids under 8 years old are not allowed to claim the tower. Food: Outside the Leaning Tower of Pisa, you will find a lots of local stores and restaurants. Recommendation is delicious Mediterranean food like falafel, Hamas, kabab. What to avoid:

• Driving and parking Pisa’s Limited Traffic zones without permits.
• Avoid engaging with unsolicited vendors and helper to buy ticket, parking.

Colosseum, Rome Trip 101 Essentials, Trip Tips, Kids friendly activity

—Colosseum, Rome Trip 101—— Hours? Open : 8.30 Last Entry : 3:30 PM Best experiences? Colosseum Floodlit At Night Watch sunset Quickest Experience? 30 mins before opening or 30 mins before closing How to get there? Metro: Line B Bus: Line 51, 75, 81, 85, 87, 118 Tram: Line 3 Ticket info? Buy online https://ticketing.colosseo.it/en/ Free Admission? 1st Sunday of Month 25th APR 2nd JUN 4th NOV Accessibility? Kids friendly, Elder friendly, Physically challenged Friendly Eat/Drink? Walk towards Capitol Museum(14 mins walk from Colosseum.) You will have a coffee cafe-restaurant at the top floor and enjoy the breathtaking view from terrace. Street food available outside the colosseum towards Forum. Restroom/Toilet/Baby Changing Stations? Yes, Included in the ticket price. Reasons to visit Colosseum? Ruins of Ancient Rome 80 Entrances for 55000 spectators to watch gladiators fight with wild animals Stretching your bucket list? Roman Forum(1 min walk) Palatine Hill (12 mins walk Arch of Constantine Don’t ? Don’t plan weekends, holidays to avoid crowd. Don’t buy ticket at ticket office. to avoid line. #colosseum #colosseu #colosseumtriptips #italytripininerary #trendingnow #debprassafari #rometriptips #rometripitinerary #mustseerome #thingstodoinrome

Hanalei Bay - Kauai's North shore's most popular beach

On this trip, we take you to Hanalei bay, on the North shore of Kauai in the Princeville area. 

If you are traveling from the east or south of Kauai, you will pass through the scenic coastline, and beautiful resort town of Princeville. 

Hanalei Bay Overlook

Once you are past the Princeville area malls, you will reach the Hanalei valley overlook. It’s a small-sized viewpoint that can accommodate 3-4 cars, but picture perfect views of the Hanalei river and taro plantation makes up for it. On a sunny day, you see dramatic mountains, green meadows on the foothills, and blue sky. Around the Hanalei river there are wetlands where the Taro farms stretches hundreds of acres. 

So, don't get surprised when you get a Taro pie in your Mcdonald's at Hawaii.

Okolehao Viewpoint

On your next stop, you can go to the Okolehao trail for a bird eye view of the Hanalei bay. The trail is 2.5 mile roundtrip and climbs to an elevation of around 1000 feet. The hike is worth it, and you will be rewarded with captivating views of Hanalei Bay and other prominent landmarks on the North shore.  

The beginning of the trail is steep. If you don’t have time to hike the entire trail, don’t worry, you will be rewarded with rewarding views within the first 10 mins of hike. However, as you keep climbing higher, you see the magnificent views of crescent shape of the Hanalei bay.

Hanalei Beach

Getting down from the Okolehao trail, your next stop is the beach. On your approach to the Hanalei bay from any side, the road shrinks, there are quick turns, and one lane bridges forcing tourists to respect the local traffic rules. 

There are a couple of beach parks in the Hanalei Bay. You can swim, surf, paddle board, or play beach volleyball, hike trails or walk on this stunning beach. 

Hanalei Pier

The Hanalei pier is an iconic landmark. It was built-in the late 19th century as a rice and sugar transportation hub. In 1958, the movie “South pacific” was shot here. The movie put Kauai and Hanalei Bay on the map. The Pier stretches in to the bay and offers panoramic view of mountains, waterfalls, and the sprawling shoreline. The Pier is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. You can fish, watch surfing, watch sunset, and go for a romantic walk.

Best tIme to visit: During Summer Jun-July-Aug. During winter you will find big swells and ocean at the north shore will be dangarouns.

Family beach: Yes

Public restrooms: Yes

Picnic tables: Yes. Limited shade. You have to get your own beach umbrella

Activities: Swimming, surfing, snorkeling, romantic walk, beach volleyball, fishing, paddle board

Parking: Free. Difficult to get parking in Hanalei beach and Hanalei pier. Limited parking on streets outside designated area. Come in early to get a spot. 

 

Best place to stay in Kauai East Shore, Stunning view of Lydgate Beach Park, Close to super mkt, Food and 8 mins away from the Lihue Airport. Hilton Garden Inn Wailua Bay

The Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay is in a serene corner on the East Coast of Kauai, about 10 mins drive from the Lihue Airport. You wake up to sunrise, beach, and a beautiful coconut grove. The Wailua river presents opportunities to Kayak. And most importantly, it's easy on your pocket. Anywhere upwards of $250/night Right, in front of the hotel you have Lydgate beach park and a protected lagoon perfect for snorkeling and swimming. Kids and Adults have separate lagoons.

This hotel has

Pool: Yes

Hot tub : Yes

Poolside restaurant : Yes

Restaurant indoors and Breakfast: Yes.

Close proximity :You get super markets, restaurants, and American chain restaurants with in 2 miles.

Few free activities : Hula dance show. They arrange for a dinner and fire dance (Luau) show for approximately $120/person. 

Bike ride @Kaapa : They gave us a coupon. Free for 2 hours. And you can extend it to 3 or 4 hours. You are paying for the additional hours only

Airport: 10 Mins drive Outdoor Shopping & Dining: 5 mins drive Indoor On-Site Restaurants: Multi-Cuisine, Multi-Theme. Theme changes daily Parking: Onsite (Include in Resort fees). Exclusive parking for Hilton Diamond members North Shore (Hanalei Bay, Anini, etc) : 30 mins drive Poipu Area : 40 mins drive Port Allen: 45 mins drive

There is a religious site between the Hotel and Beach, It is very easy to avoid it and maintain sanctity of the site. Please find related videos in my YouTube channel Sunrise from hotel window https://youtube.com/shorts/CrZrDaG_PoY Hula dance https://youtube.com/shorts/8Zgusr5-rIo Bike path near the hotel https://youtu.be/MJoXPVQv_Z0 #Kauaui #Hauaii #KauaiAccommodations #HIlton #KauauiResort

Polihale Beach - Imagine the unimaginable

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Ever imagined yourself in the wilderness on one of the finest beaches of the world. Did you think further that it was not going to crowded ? Did you know that you can take your car with you? 

Welcome to Polihale Beach at Polihale State Park. Clear Blue, Green water, Miles of Golden sand, jagged cliffs, and high surf with no one else to share. If you get lucky, you will see spinner dolphins, monk seals and may be a migrating whale. 

Well there is a catch. You will have a break a sweat to get to it. The last 4 miles of drive is a dirt road with huge and deep potholes. That’s what makes this beach less crowded. You don’t need a car with 4 wheel drive, as long as you drive slow, avoid potholes, and don’t go onto the beach with your car. 

If it rains, steer clear. The potholes will be filled with water, you won't know how deep they are, and you will have a tough time navigating the road without risking your car. 

If you have a 4 wheel drive, you can get on the beach. If you have a 4 wheel drive pickup truck, you will have to deflate your tires before heading to the beach.

The Polihale beach is on the west coast of Kauai, and not accessible by car from the Northern side of the island. 

This beach is popular for Surfing.  There are No life guards, and surf is very high. There is a campground on the northern side of the state park

You will witness Na Pali style jagged cliffs because this area is the extension of Na Pali coast. 

There is a beautiful lookout that you can drive to, and is only accessible from the Waimea Canyon area. 

No lifeguards, No Restrooms, No Food and Beverage for at least 10-15 miles