I traveled to the Amalfi Coast with my parents to celebrate my dad's retirement. Next time, I'd do a few things differently.
A traveler reflects on a multi-generational family trip to Italy's Amalfi Coast, offering advice on logistics and planning. The author suggests staying in less touristy areas and prioritizing experiences like cooking classes over rigid dining schedules.
Why it matters
Provides practical travel advice for families planning international vacations, emphasizing the importance of itinerary flexibility.
My family had a great trip to the Amalfi Coast, but if we were to do it all over, there are a few things I'd change. Alexa Mellardo I went on a trip to the Amalfi Coast in Italy with my husband and parents, who are in their 60s. Spending more time in Capri instead of Sorrento, which felt a bit busy, would've been nice. I wish we'd made fewer dinner reservations and booked more cooking classes, which we loved. Italy stole my heart over a decade ago, when I spent a semester of college studying abroad there. This beautiful country is where I cliff-jumped into the Mediterranean Sea, toured wineries throughout Tuscany's rolling hills, tossed coins into the Trevi Fountain in Rome , and perused chic boutiques in Milan. Although I was sad to leave, I knew I would return someday.
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