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At The TWIN CHURCHES of SANTA MARIA

PIAZZA di POPOLO

ROME

ITALY

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Nunns walking in TRASTEVERE

ROME

ITALY

This Cool Old Truck is owned by Trattoria Carlo Menta

and is Parked in Front of the Restaurant

Old FIAT

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ROMA

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Me & My Buddy AUGUSTO

Owner of ALLORO RISTORANT , ROME

Near The TREVI FOUNTAIN

Fotana di Trevi

Roma

PRIVATE CAR

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POSITANO

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COUSINS MIMO and MARTA

PREPARING OUR ANTIPASTI

SORRENTO

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POSITANO

Shot From Le SIRENUSE HOTEL

Positano on The AMALFI COAST

ITALY

View From My Balcony

At VILLA MARIA AGRITURISMO

MINORI

ITALY

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Me & VINCENZO MANZO

Owner of Villa Maria Agriturismo

MINORI

ITALY

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Pasta al Forno alla Maria

VILLA MARIA

MINORI

ITALY

The AMALFI COAST

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CAPRI POSITANO CAPRI NAPLES

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CAPRI POSITANO SORRENTO POMPEII

VESUVIUS NAPLES The AMALFI COAST

PANSA

PASTICCERIA

AMALFI

PANSA

This is One of The Most Wonderful Pasticerria Caffe in all of Italy

LOVE IT !

Have a Cappuccino and Sfogliatelle

PASTICCERIA  ANDREA PANSA

The history of this company is naturally interwoven with the vicissitudes of a family that has proudly guided it for five generations. Founded in 1830 by Andrea Pansa, the Pastry has kept unchanged the fascination conveyed by the nineteenth-century furnishing which still smells of the essence of the Fathers, among those gilded mirrors that still reflect the images of famous people like Ibsen, Wagner, Longfellow and Quasimodo, below the elongated cruises heritage of past glories.

 

In February 2001 Pansa received the prestigious recognition of the registration of the cultural association of the Historical Premises of Italy, because it is rightly considered one of the oldest confectionery production and tasting of the Amalfitan region.

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Cousin TONY and I Enjoying Aperitivo Time

at CASA SORRENTO

SORENTO , ITALY

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My CAMPARI SPRITZA

At Our House on VIA CAPO in SORRENTO

ITALY

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Cousins MIMO & MARTA (Front)

ME , COUSIN TONY and ALAN

SORRENTO

ITALY

View from our Apartment on Via Capo

SORRENTO

May 2018

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Cugina Marta

Sorrento

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RAVIOLI con TARTUFO

Made by MARTA & MIMO

For our Dinner in SORRENTO

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PAESTUM

Ancient Greek Ruins

ITALY

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Cousin Marta , Mimo, Tony and Me

SORRENTO

ITALY

CETARA

The AMALFI COAST

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A Fisherman in Cetara

Mending His Nets

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Cutting The PORCHETTA

For My PANINO

At Er BUCHETTO

ROMA

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Another APEROL SPRITZ

At a Caffe at MARINA GRANDE

SORRENTO

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The COOK

at O'PULEDRONE

A Family Seafood Ristorante

Where they CATCH THEIR OWN FISH

THIS PLACE was AWESOME

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Michael The Fisherman

of O'PULEDRONE

KISSES a BABY

"For GOOD LUCK"

SORRENTO

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O'Puledrone

MARINA GRANDE

SORRENTO

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Spaghetti Vongole

O'PULEDRONE

MARINA GRANDE

RECIPES

FRITO MISTO

PULEDRONE

MENU

O'PULEDRONE

Marina Grande

SORRENTO

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Atop The SPANISH STEPS

PIAZZA De SPAGNA

ROME

ITALY

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 A Church in SORRENTO

"DON'T ASK ME THE NAME"

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ROME

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May 2018

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Drinking FRASCATI in FRASCATI

FRASCATI, ITALY

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The Bar at Bar Fauno

SORRENTO

ITALY

PIAZZA TASSO

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Insalata di Polpo

OCTOPUS SALAD

RECIPE

BAR FAUNO

SORRENTO

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Per Palummo

CASA AMBRA

ISCHIA

We had this wine, along with a Bottle of the same house's Biancolella

and Casa Ambra Aglianico with our dinner we made at Cassa Sorrento, the beautifuk apartment with a lovely garden we rented on Via Capo, Sorrento, Italy.

The dinner was with my Cousin Antony Bellino, and cousins Marta and Mimo from Salerno and our friend Alan from Lodi. Marta and Mimo served their Mozzarella di Bufala (from their Mozzarella Fattoria in Salerno), they also made tasty Ricotta Ravioli with Black Truffles shaved on top. We also ate Salami and Pecorino, and I made Lamb Chops with roast potatoes for the main. For dessert, Mimo and Marta made fresh Strawberries with Limoncello and walnuts. It was an amazing dinner, and one I'll always cherish.

The Amalfi Coast

Approaching MAIORI

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This POST is DEDICATED to UNCLE FRANK

Who Sponsored this Trip to Italy

for My Cousin Anthony Bellino and I

FRANK BELLINO

1918 - 2017

Vetetan Of WW II

Serving in The UNITED STATES MARINE CORP

Beloved Uncle and Leader of Our Family

The BELLINO'S of LODI , NEW JERSEY

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View of MOUNT VESUVIUS ad MARINA PICOLO

SORRENTO

ITALY

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View From Our Balcony at The Cuomo Suite

Piazza Tasso

And BAR FAUNO

SORRENTO

ITALY

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Cousin Tony and I

At BAR FAUNO

Our HDQts in SORRENTO

PIAZZA TASSO

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DINO

BAR FAUNO

SORRENTO

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It's Always Jumping at Bar Fauno

Piazza Tasso

Sorrento

Breakfast at BAR FUANO

CAPPUCCINO CORNETTO & OJ

Looking Towards our Room at CUOMO SUITES

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Legalize MARINARA

MARINARA RECIPE

SEGRETO ITALIANO

SECRET SAUCE

FIAT 500

Cinquecento

Just another Cinquecento

Sorrento , Italy

FIAT 500

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Lemons & Oranges

At a Fruit & Vegetable Stand

Our Favorite Hotels Positano Italy

 

Le SIRENUSE

Le SIRENUSE HOTEL

"ONE of The WORLDS GREAT HOTELS"

POSITANO

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IL San PIETRO

HOTEL IL San PIETRO

POSITANO

Another WORLDS TOP 20 HOTELS

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The CASA ALBERTINA

HOTEL CASA ALBERTINA

POSITANO

"My Favorite Since 1985"  says Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke

LUXURY for LESS

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The MURAT

The PALAZZO MURAT HOTEL

POSITANO

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In The PALACE of NAPOLEON'S Brother-In-Law MURAT

The POSEIDON

 

"One of Our Favorite Hotels

 

Positano, Italy

VILLA FRANCA

HOTEL VILLA FRANCA

POSITANO

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HOTELS - POSITANO & WORLDWIDE

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POSITANO  "OUR FAVORITE HOTELS"

These Hotels are our 6 Favorite Hotels in all of Positano. There are other wonderful hotels, but we pick these as our favorites. Two of these hotels are perenials of The Conde Naste BEST 20 HOTELS in the World. These two Great Hotels are Le Sirnuse Hotel, and The Hotel San Pietro.

Our publisher, bestselling Italian Cookbook / Travel Writer - Daniel Bellino Zwicke, says "Casa Albertina is an Old Favorite. I've been staying there since the Summer of 1986, when Lorenzo gave me such a warm welcome, and intoduced me to some friends around town. His family will roll out a most inviting welcome matt to you. It's a wonderfully appointed hotel, with a dining room, and gorgeous terrace for your daily braekfast. The view is spectacular, and top notch service, as walways. I just Love it." 

I also Love the Hotel Poseidon, with its gorgeous view on their beautiful Terrazzo with restaurant and pool. It's an unbeatable combination. 

And speaking of unbeatble combinations, Le Sirenuse has it all. It's one of the World's Top Rated Hotels, with impeccable service, views, and accomadations. You will want for nothing. The same is true of IlL San Pietro Hotel, which is another of the Worlds Top 20 Hotels, rated by Conde Naste.

OUR TOP 6 HOTEL PICKS

The HOTEL POSEIDON

The HOTEL POSEIDON

POSITANO

The AMALFI COAST

 

The Terrazzo

 

"It's Incrediable"

 

Hotel Poseidon

 

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The Terrazzo

 

Ristorante Il Trident

 

 

 

A Deluxe Room

Hotel Poseidon

Info & Reservations

Hotel Poseidon is a charming hotel located half way up the hillside in the heart of Positano with stunning picturesque seascape views from the rooftop terrace. It is conveniently located walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach. The hotel has old world charm with antique decor, marble staircase, red carpeting, and authentic ceramic tiling. There is a pool on the rooftop terrace and views from there are postcaird perfect. Luxury hotels in Positano are very expensive especially during peak season, so this 4-star hotel was good value for the view relative to other 4 and 5-star hotels.

The Poseidon Hotel is one of my favorite hotels in Positano, along with the Casa Albertina, and Le Sirenuse Hotel. The main attraction for me, is the gorgeous terrace and pool. The terrazzo is magificient, and has a pool, bar and renowned restaurant to boot. And if that's not enough, the view is absolutely spectacular, and quite possibly the most beautiful in Positano. "What's not to Love" ? And love it you will. There's not many there's not many things better than spending 2 or 3 hours of your day poolside, swimming, and lounging on a chaise lounge, while your waiter brings you a Negroni or Aperol Spritz, or snack, and anything you might need. Dare I say? It's even better than going to the beach. 

Yes you must go swim in the Tyranean Sea while in town, but it's great coming back to your hotel, that has the coolest terrazzo ever, complete with a bar, restaurant, and the wonderful pool, of which there are not many in town. S

So what are you waiting for?  Book your Room today, today ! Trust me, the Go Fast, and you don't want to be shut out, do you?

Hotel Poseidon enjoys breathtaking sea views from its sun terrace. The beach and Positano's historic center are within walking distance.

The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a wellness area with a Turkish bath excavated in the rocks. An extensive sweet and savory buffet is provided daily including scrambled eggs and bacon. The elegant, rustic restaurant serves traditional Neapolitan cuisine. In summer, dinner is served on Hotel Poseidon's terrace.

Poseidon's rooms are typically Mediterranean is décor and design. They all feature free Wi-Fi. Porter service is available day and night, free of charge.

This is our guests' favorite part of Positano, according to independent reviews.

Solo travelers in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a one-person stay.

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Hotel Poseidon

 

The POOL

 

Along with the Fabulous Terrace

 

The Pool at The Poseidon is one of Its Greatest Features

 

 

 

 

 

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Le SIRENUSE

POSITANO

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POSITANO

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Le SIRENUSE

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Positano - My Favorite Beach on the Amalfi Coast

 

Positano

Terrazzo at La SCOGLIERA BEACH CLUB

I first spent a couple wonderful days at La Scogliera Beach Club way back in the Summer of 1985. I was a young man of just 23 back then, and getting a Chaise Lounge and hanging out at La Scogliera was like a dream come true. Like I had seen in movies as a kid, Agent 007 James Bond and the like swimming exclusive Mediterranean Beach, lounging at exclusive beach clubs with beautiful European Women, and living "The Good Life," and here, so was I. Yes it was a dream come true. Most young men my age would have opted for one of the free beaches, but not I. I would pay more to be among the beautiful people. Especially the gorgeous bikini clad girls. Or just half a bikini? Just the bottoms as the sun bathed going topless, I must say I enjoyed it all so very much. I had my chaise lounge, Campari & OJ, lovely music playing, the Sun, the Sand, the Beach, Beautiful Women, "yes, I was in 7th Heaven," to say the least, I felt like a King back then. Being in Positano, gorgeous girls, great Italian Food, Cocktails, gelato, properly pulled Espresso, the World's Best Pizza, the Casa Albertina, "what more could I want?" Not much I tell you. I was oh so happy those days in Positano, on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, for I was living my dream. My dream I saw on all those James Bond movies, growing up as a young boy in 1960s and 70s America.

We went to the Rivoli Theater in Rutherford, New Jersey. Yes I watched Bond, Sean Connery and Roger Moore, and I wanted to be just like them. Well, not a Secret Agent, but I wanted to travel the World, going to exotic locals with beautiful women, Deluxe Hotels, cars, Champagne & Caviar, as they say. Yes, movies like Summertime (Venice), William Holden in Hong Kong in The World of Suzy Wong, Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, "that's what I wanted," and here I was at the exclusive beach club La Scogliera in Positano, on the Jet-Set Amalfi Coast. My dreams had come true. I savored it all, took it all in, and was appreciative at being there, in this one of the World's most beautiful spots of all.

I spent my day, just hanging out, either lounging on my chaise lounge, sipping my Campari, soaking in the Amalfi Coast Sun. I swam a lot. Yes, I'm not usually a beach person, except when I'm in places like; Capri, Positano, the Costa Brava, or French Riviera. Then I become one. A beach person, and so when I'm on Capri or Positano, I hang at the beach and spend quite a lot of time swimming the Mediterranean (Tyrrhenian Sea). I go in the water, and I'm swimming at least 15 to 20 minutes at a time, even up to 30 minutes before getting out of the water. Oh yes, I love swimming the waters of Capri (Da Luigi Beach Club) and Positano. I swim out and just float there at times, looking at the town that just seems to sprout and shoot up out of the sea, straight up to dizzying heights above. This scene is quite dramatic and awe inspiring, both on Capri and Positano, and I love it. Yes I love floating on my back and looking out at the beautiful scene before me, the seagulls are singing, and I can faintly hear the music at the club, and chitter-chatter of people on the beach. It all blends together for the most lovely sound. That special sound of the seashore, do you know what I mean?

Yes, back in 1985, as a young man, I paid more ($8) to be and the beach, and felt it was worth every penny to be there. These days, a chaise lounge can run you anywhere from 20 to 40 Euro for the day, depending upon the time you are there, the price varies. Now I would not pay 4o Euro a day, that's a bit much. I would however pay 25 Euro to have a private chaise at La Scogliera Beach Club, Positano. That's the price (25 Euro) I pay for a chaise lounge and towel at Da Luigi Beach Club on by the Faraglioni Rocks in Capri. Expensive? Yes, but worth every penny to treat yourself to a special treat, "don't you think?"

by Daniel Bellino Zwicke

At The BEACH

La SCOGLIERA

The Restaurant

La SCOGLIERA BEACH CLUB

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POSITANO

View from La SCOGLIERA BEACH CLUB

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