The fable goes that Positano was founded by the god Poseidon and when you set eyes on the postcard perfect town, you might almost believe it to be true. Positano is maybe one of the most Instagrammable places in Italy and you will never get bored of looking at it. During Roman and Medieval times, Positano was an important port town but by the 1950s and 60s, hit was a vibrant hub for artists, musicians and film stars. Thanks to its great beaches, wealth of stunning architecture, captivating history, and array of beautiful hotels and boutiques, Positano is often called ?the pearl? of the Amalfi coast.

Il San Pietro di Positano
Clinging to the cliffs below the main coastal road, this family-owned hotel has achieved legendary status since its opening in 1970. Popular with celebs like Gregory Peck, Peter O?Toole, Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand, Dustin Hoffman, King of Jordan, and more recently Julia Roberts and George Clooney., the San Pietro is suitably glamorous, but discreetly so. The star-dust from the fabulous regulars mixed with the attention to detail and friendly service characteristic in a family-run affair, creates an ideal luxury hotel. Facilities here are second to none with everything you would want on site from private boat hire and a Michelin-starred restaurant to a private beach and tennis courts. The rooms and suites echo Positano?s set up as they graduate down the cliff side in a series of terraces, each with its own private outside space and of course, stunnin...