JenV -- you're going back!! I'm jealous! La Minerva looks great! We almost stayed there last year. It doesn't have a pool, but our pool at Caesar Augustus wasn't heated -- it took some getting used to even in the heat of August! I don't think a pool is a necessity.

Jocelyn, Ravello is an easy daytrip from Positano and if you LOVE it, you can go back a second day. BUT, Capri is so crowded during the day, that it is probably better to stay there for a couple of nights to really enjoy it.

I just emailed La Minerva to see what they have available. I'm still not sure what I want to do...Villa Rosa looks so spectacular I can't imagine getting tired of it, but I don't want to miss something I might like even better. How to choose, how to choose?!

<b>JenV:</b>
We're spending 2 nights at La Minerva on the 9th and 10th of June, then on to Positano for a week and finally 3 nights in Naples. When will you be going?

I can't tell you how much Ms. Go and I have been looking forward to this trip!

mr_go,

We had talked about meeting up for lunch in Naples on the 20th, but it looks like we will be zipping through town quickly on our way to Positano, so we'll miss you this time around. We've hired a private driver and he's offered to meet us as we get off the train, which makes too much sense to pass up.

Yes, JenV, when will you be in Positano and Capri? We met up with fodorite Lesli on our last Italian trip and had a great time.

Jocelyn -- we had drinks and dinner with JenV last year in Positano!

Jocelyn and Mr. Go, I will be in Positano from June 27th to July 1st and then in Capri the 2nd and 3rd of July then on to Florence &amp; Rome. Will we cross paths at all? It was so much fun to meet up with Amy and her husband last year in Positano. Jocelyn I am at the Villa Rosa too, I love this hotel (stayed there in 02).

Amy, I just can't get enough of Positano and see myself going back there again &amp; again. I would love to see the Tuscan countryside too but I think it is more of a couply destination (ha ha, I guess the Amalfi coast would be considered by most to be very romantic). I am going with a girlfriend whose husband left her after 15 years of marriage and I thought that going to Italy would cheer her up.

I read that La Minerva lets you use the pool at the hotel next door for 10 euro but I doubt that we will do it. I got a little bored last year lounging too many days in Positano and am hoping to do alot of hiking on Capri in addition to taking my friend to the Blue Grotto, which I did last year and thought was so beautiful even though it was quite a headache getting to it. Maybe some day I will get that trip report done.
JenV

Jen, we'll just miss you. We'll be in Positano June 20-25 and Capri (maybe) from 25-27, then back to Rome for a couple of days.

Since you liked Amy, we probably would have had a good time too: Amy and I discovered a bizarre family connection and we've been emailing for awhile now. We have so much in common it's freaking both of us out!

Hi Jocelyn, well if you decide to do the last 2 days in Positano instead of Capri let me know. I am actually supposed to be at Villa Rosa starting from the 26th but was thinking of giving up my first 2 nights because my friend doesn't arrive til the 28th and it is alot of $$ for just me. I am a little afraid to change my reservation at this point due to the popularity of VR. Too funny about Amy and you, do you live in NY as well? Based on my experience meeting them I would always try to meet up with fodorites in my travels.
JenV

Jen,
No, I don't live in NYC. I recently moved from San Diego to Tulsa, but Amy and I seem to be living parallel lives. We haven't met, although some of our family members grew up together.

We'll be leaving Capri or Positano on the morning of the 27th. Let's keep each other updated on this thread--if we're in the same place on the evening of the 26th we'll plan on a mini-GTG. :)

Hey Jocelyn,
We'll be at the Villa Rosa from June 20th through the 25th! Say hi if you see two middle aged couples from Minnesota! Gen

<b>Jocelyn &amp; Jen:</b>
Looks like we'll be missing you both, as we are there a week or two earlier. Too bad.

We'll be sure to post &quot;from the road&quot; and let you know how everything is. Ciao!

Jen -- you are too kind! With only 2 days in Capri, you won't miss a pool. We used ours mainly to lounge, read and enjoy the view. But we really could have done that anywhere. I think it would be fun to check out one of the beach clubs, or take one of the boat tours and swim from the boat.

Phooey, La Minerva's booked.

rbnwdln, we'll definitely look for you! We're a thirtysomething couple. We'll be the ones with huge smiles on our faces! Maybe we can meet up for a drink.

Jocelyn -- Hotel Bonadies in Ravello gets high marks on trip advisor. Are you still considering Ravello or only Capri?