Day 1: Amalfi Coast, Italy
Arrive by car and check in to Hotel Santa Caterina (boutique seafront property in Amalfi); use valet parking and settle in on the terrace with an espresso., Wander Amalfi’s narrow lanes and visit the Museo della Carta (Paper Museum) in the Valle dei Mulini (30–45 min)., Seafood lunch at Lido Azzurro on the harbor (try scialatielli ai frutti di mare); 5–10 minutes walk from town center., Beach time at Spiaggia del Duoglio (10-minute boat shuttle from Amalfi pier or 400 steps down; plan 2–3 hours for swimming and sun)., Dinner at Taverna Buonvicino (quiet piazzetta; local specialties and excellent house pastas)., Return to Hotel Santa Caterina for a sunset aperitivo overlooking the sea.
