Danielle & Jared

Dear Family and Friends,
we are so joyful to meet you in Italy and especially on the Amalfi coast.

Our journey in Italy will be planned to stay in Amalfi for the first 2 days:
16th and 17th September.

Then from 18th September we will be moving up to Ravello to celebrate our wedding.

Below you can find some hotel recommendations.
We have secured some rooms blocks.

Please contact the concierge team at danielleandjared@sposiamovi.it who will be happy to assist.

Whether you choose to stay in one of the recommended hotels or find your own accommodation, please remember to inform our concierge team at danielleandjared@sposiamovi.it

Just south of the town’s cathedral you will find the Villa Cimbrone. Built in 11th century in 1905 Ernst William Beckett, the 2nd Lord Grimthorpe fell in love with Cimbrone and bought it from the Amici brothers.
He radically transformed both the villa, which had long been in a state of neglect, and the vast land plot and the gardens in the extraordinary park with neoclassical and gothic architectural elements and mediating between the wild English botanical style and the precise Italian style.

Cimbrone is now a luxury hotel but the gardens are open to the public. One of the most famous and mesmerizing views in the belvedere, the Terrazzo dell’Infinito (infinity Terrace). Over the past 2 centuries many well-known artists, writers, musicians and actors have found their way to Cimbrone, some keeping it as their place of refuge, others never wanting to leave.

Price: Starting from € 990.00, + VAT.

For reservation please contact our concierge team at:

danielleandjared@sposiamovi.it

Hotel Rufolo is an ancient house overlooking the famous Villa Rufolo gardens, just below the hotel.
Wagner stayed at Villa Rufolo in 1880 while he was composing Pasifal, and now every year Ravello hosts a Wagner Festival in the Villa’s Magnificent cliff terrace.
The interiors are decorated with luxurious marble flooring and antique furnishings. The style and colour of its architecture has been well preserved during renovation and blend perfectly with the landscape. The hotel rooms offer all modern comforts and services with views of the garden or the sea.

Price: Starting from € 310.00 per night

For reservation please contact our concierge team at:

danielleandjared@sposiamovi.it

Hotel Villa Amore is located in Ravello. It offers a scenic view, since it overlooks the sea of the Amalfi Coast, and it is 700 meters from the road and main square of the town; moreover, the hotel is close to the marvelous gardens of Villa Cimbrone.
Hotel Villa Amore is a peaceful oasis, where the guests’ stay is completely dedicated to serenity, while they are surrounded by a breathtaking landscape. As already mentioned, Hotel Villa Amore is located in a quiet and panoramic pedestrian zone in the town of Ravello, and a five minute walk on the pathway that leads from Piazza Duomo to the famous Villa Cimbrone.

PRICE: Starting from € 260.00 per night, vat included.

For reservation please contact our concierge team at:

danielleandjared@sposiamovi.it

Go here for exceptional pizza, with some 16 choices on the menu, including the Ravellese, with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and courgettes. Other dishes include grouper fish with creamed fennel and an innovative stuffed courgette-flower antipasto. The atmosphere is one of subdued elegance, with a small outside terrace and grainy historical pictures of Ravello on the walls

It is on a beautiful terrace overlooking terraced gardens and the coast. With traditional Neapolitan musicians strolling through the tables, it is a beautifully authentic Italian experience. The walk to the Villa Maria along cobblestone walkways with beautiful residences makes the experience that much more memorable.

Located in the stunning hotel Palazzo Avino, Rossellini’s restaurant is probably one of the best restaurants in Ravello or in fact the entire Amalfi coast if you are looking for fine dining. This Michelin one-star restaurant, with a terrace overlooking the sea, opens during the season from March to November for dinner only.

Villa Cimbrone is one of the most famous hotels and destinations on the Amalfi Coast. This historical site has sweeping views and some of the most remarkable gardens within Ravello. Their restaurant offers a formal dining experience for dinner only.

This restaurant is often very busy – if not chaotic – at lunch time, but in the evening turns into a charming locale with attentive service and authentic food, both from the land and sea.

Located in Ravello on a stretch of the coast road that connects the fishing village of Minori to the old Republic of Amalfi is this beautiful restaurant. The design of the restaurant ensures that the natural beauty of the cliffs and sea are all part of your dining experience. There is a perfectly appointed open terrace perched above the sea.
You will enjoy a lunch or dinner to the sounds of the waves breaking against the rocks below.

High ceilings and interesting architectural features provide an enjoyable setting for some good food and an extensive wine list, both by the bottle and the glass. It offers a limited food menu but ingredients are all local and typical Italian.

A family-owned, Michelin-starred institution that once counted Andy Warhol as a patron. The lemon soufflé, described as “sun in a dish,” is a sweet treat that encompasses the citrus flavors of the region.

The restaurant “Marina Grande” began life as
a seaside bar in 1918 and then moved to its current location on Spiaggia Grande in 1922.
Towards the end of the fifties, it evolved into a restaurant overlooking
the wonderful expanse of water enclosing the historical centre of Amalfi.
Waves break just near the covered terrace, which you can gaze at while you taste the best of our
local cuisine.

We are at the end of the small promenade of Amalfi, just a few meters away from the chaos of the square on the pier and from the tourists who slip everywhere.

The bathing establishment is still the same as it was many years ago, but the Pisani family has been able to renovate it over the years and today the terrace overlooking the sea is one of the unmissable places if you are on the Amalfi Coast. It was - and still is - for the Agnelli family, it is for Alain Ducasse, who here finds the exceptional spectacle of a cuisine that has always praised simplicity.

Fishy, savory sea: Bijoux's cuisine has always been based on this. Cooking with salt, grilling, crazy water. The fish and local products, from vegetables to extra virgin olive oil. And then the wisdom in knowing how to tell them, even in a somewhat histrionic and imaginative way, but with the clear and manifest goal of transmitting joy with food.

The VIP refuge, an uncontaminated place surrounded by the blue color of the waters, Zeffiro Sereno has been going on since the Eighties, first born as a bar and then as a restaurant.
Managed by Umberto Buonocore and his wife Maria, today it is the sons Nino, Mattia and Michele who continue the tradition, focusing on "old style" cuisine that defies every fashion: here everything is fresh, for a gastronomic proposal that is good for the heart and on the palate. The dish that you cannot miss is spaghetti with clams, while the latter depend on what has been caught and vary between fried and roasted fish.

Zeffiro Sereno can only be reached by sea and open only for lunch.

In the sixties, from a profound love story, the restaurant "Da Teresa" was born, a dedication that Raffaele, passionate about fishing, wanted to make to his wife Teresa, transformer of the treasures of the sea, in succulent dishes for his guests.

Today the couple's children are in charge, led by the eldest daughter Anna, who as then, retain the same genuine hospitality of the past, together with the beauty of the place. The dishes offered are traditional ones, those that highlight the fish: try the scialatielli with seafood.

The restaurant can be reached by sea with the shuttle service departing from the Amalfi docks, while for customers arriving by private boats, there are free mooring buoys.

Historic trattoria located in the heart of the town with the entrance from one of the side alleys of the course.

The menu is dominated by seafood preparations also inspired by the aromas and flavors of this land, such as the typical sfusato lemon. Here then are the raw fish, the scialatielli with clams, the red tuna from Cetara or, to make a single dish, Gemma's fish soup.

On the seafront, in an 18th century noble palace, a few meters from the famous Amalfi Cathedral, Sensi is housed in the Hotel Residence. The beautiful terrace offers a view of the sea, the dining room is intimate and comfortable and, adjacent to the kitchen, there is a private room with a chef's table for up to 10 seats. There are five tasting menus, but there is also an à la carte menu. Alessandro Tormolino in the kitchen and Pasquale Franzese in the dining room are a certainty.

Explore like a local!

Discover places, smell the scents, taste the local delicacies, by following the advice of real locals that know their city inside out!
We have chosen some tour proposals that are compatible with the time you may have available and the proximity to the hotels where you are staying.
If you arrive days in advance or stay several days, do not hesitate to write to us and we will suggest other experiences that you cannot miss.

For info and bookings email our guest service at danielleandjared@sposiamovi.it

A visit to the Amalfi Coast, the Coast of Lemons, would be incomplete without discovering more about this important, healthy product.

Do not miss this opportunity to find out more about the Amalfi Lemons, the stunningly built terraces where they grow, when, how and to taste some of its specialties… you will be amazed! The Classic Lemon Tour consists of the visit to a farm with practical examples of growing, harvesting and it’s also possible to see the gardeners working in the gardens. Then you can taste lemon cake and fresh lemonade in the shaded terrace. After there will be a visit to the family’s Museum of Arts and Crafts and to the factory where you can see how limoncello is made, followed by its tasting.

The Lemon Tour involves inclined road and steps.

Behind the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast the landscape takes a dramatic turn, with craggy peaks above, verdant dales below and virtually every slope terraced with vineyards, citrus orchards and olive groves.

Your experience begins in the rustic kitchen of the Tenuta San Francesco’s 18th-century farmhouse with Eva Bove, wife of the proprietor and culinary genius. You'll prepare a five-course meal together, with everything from hand-made pasta to a delectable dessert. Then sit down with the Boves to dine "family style" and taste 3 of Tenuta San Francesco's best-loved DOC wines.

After lunch, join estate owner Gaetano Bove for a tour of the 17th-century cellars and a wander among the centuries-old gnarled vines.

The most spectacular way to experience the stunning Amalfi Coast is on your own luxury yacht - embrace your inner Jackie Onassis and cruise past its villages and coves, grottos and islands in style...Oh, if these cliffs could talk!

Over its rich and varied history, the stunning Amalfi coast has been the setting for Greek temples, the playground of Roman emperors and the hub of a medieval maritime republic.

Today it's your turn to take to the waters along one of Italy's most famous coastlines on your own private yacht. Join your English-speaking captain to cruise.

We know you'll love this great introduction to this fascinating coastline!

You need strong legs and a head for heights to walk the legendary Path of the Gods, which offers dizzying sea views.

The mythical Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) is by far the best-known walk on the Amalfi Coast. The name is no misnomer. Making a spectacular traverse high above the Mediterranean with heavenly views over terraced fields and hazy mountains, the scenery is a typical Amalfi imitation of dramatic natural landscapes modified by generations of human settlers.

Campania is a culinary and cultural treasure trove you won't want to miss - join your expert guide to visit Italy's only biodynamic buffalo farm and the most well-preserved Doric temples of the Magna Graecia at Paestum... In our mixed-up, melting-pot world, what we think of 'local color' is often a product of outside influence. It's true for Costiera Cilentana, where the iconic mozzarella di bufala is made with milk from water buffaloes brought here by the Arabs. And the towering temples of Paestum? Built by Greek colonists in 600 BC.

Join your guide and driver to experience the best of the Cilento Coast.

It has fantastic views from the restaurant and outside terrace. This is one of the coast's best restaurants, serving arresting dishes that showcase local produce with creativity, flair and whimsy. In the evening, part of the restaurant is transformed into an informal pizzeria, serving some of the best wood-fired pizza you will taste anywhere this side of Naples.

Few restaurants in Italy can match the elegant atmosphere, the traditional-meets-modern cuisine and the warmest of welcomes that await you at the renowned restaurant Don Alfonso 1890...

Take a seat in the elegant dining room or on the al fresco terrace for a candlelight dinner featuring the chef's special tasting menu. The dishes capitalize on zero-kilometer ingredients from the family farm, fresh-off-the-hook fish caught right in the Bay of Salerno and a selection of regional wines chosen to complement each individual dish. Alfonso's wife Livia and his son Mario, who manage the dining room, will make sure you get a glimpse of the restaurant's pre-Roman cellars before you leave.

Pompei is one of the most famous destinations that you can’t miss!
Make your way down the coast road with your expert driver and proud local to Pompei at the foot of the 'sleeping giant' Mount Vesuvius.
Thanks to the historical expertise of your local guide, Pompei comes alive with tales of intrigue, industry and passion. What might surprise you most as you stroll through this city frozen in ash is not be how much things have changed, but how much they have stayed the same.

The concierge is at your disposal to plan an individual or group tour to make this trip an extra memorable experience.

Enjoy the experience of guided tour starting from the ancient Sea Republic town of Amalfi. Departure takes place from Amalfi centre.

The place was the capital of the ancient maritime republic. Its historic centre is considered an open-air museum and preserves, almost intact, its original architectural appearance and the rich history of its past.

Another automatic venue is the visit to the famous Cathedral dedicated to Sant’Andrea (St.Andrew) in Romanesque-Baroque style which combines Moorish / Arabian patterns, in witness of the important commercial role played by Amalfi during the medieval times.

This tour can be done also in the late afternoon. Don’t miss a visit to Amalfi, the center of the once first Maritime Republic of Italy. Dominated by the majestic Cathedral dedicated to St. Andrew. Amalfi is today a picturesque interlacing of alleys and stairways overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with all its extraordinary colors. The tortuous, ancient streets slip over deep gorges and run down toward the beach and climb up again along a sequence of breathtaking views. Right next door is Atrani, built straight at the edge of the sea and with less than one square km, it is the smallest village in Italy. The Medieval village of Atrani is marked by a tiny square, small alleys and characteristic stairs that inspired the Dutch artist M. C. Escher, for his Labyrinth and most notably his series of Metamorphosis.

An amazing itinerary through history and culture... unmissable! 

Minori is a small village of the Coast where the Romans on 01st century (A.D) built one of the most beautiful Villa to enjoy the life, today is possible to visit also the museum where are kept all the treasure found during the century and is free if charge.

Later will be nice enjoy a nice glass of Limoncello in one of the local factories and before lunch have a nice tour with a ceramic lesson in one of the oldest factory in the area. 

Dolce vita is still in the air.

Our luxury cars service, will escort you to enjoy the visit of the towns of Sorrento and Amali, by visiting the small and incredible art galleries, shops and cafes.

You will end by having a fabolous lunch in the center of an imposing lemon grove, of over 7000 square meters, overlooking the sea.

Starting from Scala, the oldest village on the coast, the pathway takes you, through lemon groves, narrow alleys surrounded by dry stone walls and slowly down into the fraction of Pontone, some 225 meters above sea level, and then into the valley.

Walking along a vibrant river and passing the ruins of several abandoned paper mills, the pathway descends out of the valley and spectacularly takes you into the characteristic town of Amalfi, the oldest of the four Maritime Republics of Italy. 

Once in Amalfi, it is possible to visit the Paper Museum, an old 13th century paper factory. The museum library houses more than 3.000 volumes highlighting the history of paper making, an ancient art for which Amalfi is renowned.

The Winery Marisa Cuomo is a  suggestive place consisting of an ancient cistern, where about five thousand bottles are kept. Among the five hundred labels, some masterpieces of Italian and foreign wines stand out and are the perfect match with Hostaria Baccofurore dishes.

At Hostaria Baccofurore,  particular attention is given to the wines coming from the Amalfi Coast, among which "Fiorduva", the best white Italian wine in 2014, the Furore Doc white wine, the rosé and red wine from the winery Gran Furor Marisa Cuomo, located just behind the restaurant. There is also a well-stocked grappa shop, with a collection of over 600 labels of grappa, spirits and spirits.

Hostaria Baccofurore is a Slow Food place that's been around for more than 50 years, supporting local and small farms and producers, and the service is brilliant - ask the waiters to tell their stories about famous actresses who have eaten there. The menu is stunning; order the Nannarelle pasta and an unforgettable linguine made with anchovies, walnuts and chilli 

Let us organize your day with our drivers.

TOTAL HAIR

Via dei Rufolo 18

84010 Ravello (SA)

Phone +39 089 857117  email : gerardo@totalhairdesign.com

Please contact our concierge at : danielleandjared@sposiamovi.it