Amalfi Coast

Without doubt, Italy was made to be enjoyed in summer – and you can be sure to soak up plenty of rays at the Amalfi Coast, pearl of the Mediterranean and a Unesco World Heritage Site. To get to the coast, most people fly into either Rome or Naples and take a train, bus or hire a car.

Once you arrive, you’re met with the magnificent coast lined with beautiful beaches, exclusive beach clubs and miles upon miles of fragrant lemon trees. Don’t leave without sipping on a glass of limoncello at least once. When you’re ready for some respite, you can’t do better than a stay at Borgo Santandrea. The resort-style hotel is a serene haven boasting uninterrupted views of the beautiful fishing village of Conca dei Marini.

To experience the highlights of the Amalfi Coast, embark on a private tour that includes a visit to Ravello, a resort town with breathtaking cliffside gardens, and the Tenuta San Francesco Winery, where you’ll get to explore vineyards and wine cellars before being treated to a lunch and wine tasting.

A visit to the Amalfi Coast isn’t complete without venturing to the nearby island of Capri, famous for its cove-studded coastline. Instead of squeezing on the packed ferry from the Amalfi Coast to Capri, book your own boat tour. You’ll get to admire a host of natural wonders, such as the dramatic Faraglioni rocks and captivating White Grotto, a sea cave with white stalactites hanging from its roof.

To end your trip in style, spend a day or two indulging in some retail therapy in Milan before flying home, with flights available to Hong Kong twice a week. While you’re there, pay a visit to the grand Duomo di Milano, one of the largest cathedrals in the world, and the Santa Maria delle Grazie, the convent that houses The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. On your last night in Europe, treat yourself to a show at Teatro alla Scala, Milan’s prestigious opera house famed for its acoustics.