Capri, Italy ?
Feb 1st, 2008, 06:26 AM
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REALLY? I can see being disapointed maybe if you just hang around the piazzetta with all the other tourists...but, Capri, run-down??? I've never heard that one before (!) If I could only afford to live somewhere so "run down"!
Feb 1st, 2008, 06:33 AM
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Just because it's so cold and snowy here today...here are some of our pix from "dirty, rundown" Capri bathed in the glorious June sunshine.
http://travel.webshots.com/album/376446304OvLRxv
http://travel.webshots.com/album/376446304OvLRxv
Feb 1st, 2008, 08:29 AM
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I've been to Capri in April, in May, in September and in October. All are good times to visit, although the sea can be rougher in spring than in autumn. To quote from my book about the Bay of Naples and south of Italy, "Capri is enchanting. The same is true for all of these islands, but Capri is the most beautiful of these most beautiful sisters. With more than 800 species of plants endemic to the island, it is truly a Garden of Eden. It also may be the most exploited island you'll ever find, but as with the others, put some distance between yourself and the overrun marinas and piazzas and shopping streets and wait until all the camera-clutching tourists disappear on the late afternoon ferries. Then it will be just you and the Capriots and the few others who remain." Etc, etc.. The 'other islands' referred to are Ischia and Procida. Both lovely places to stay for a few days or more. Procida especially, the perfect little Italian island, with not a boutique or Rick Steves book in sight! To see a small preview of my book, Mezzogiorno', go to http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/107652 To see more photographs of Capri and the Bay of Naples, go to http://www.gardentouring.net/, then click on: '2009 Bay of Naples Preview' on the right-hand side under 'Groups'.
Feb 1st, 2008, 09:43 AM
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Please someone comment that Capri is not only for the rich and high end shoppers! I have been twice, once in May and once in Sept. I did not stay at the Quisiana! there are plenty of lovely hotels more reasonably priced. Also I did not set foot in any of the high priced shops but I had a wonderful time hiking around the island, doing the Blue Grotto thing, taking the chair lift on Anacapri etc. There are so many lovely gardens, homes and views of the sea and cliffs - it is a gorgeous island to explore, not just for the rich and famous (or wannabe's!)As long as you go when the weather is warm (not in the winter!) I would think any month would be delightful.
Feb 1st, 2008, 10:45 AM
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Suec1 -
We stayed at La Minerva (as apparently Mr. Go did, based on his beautiful photos). It was much less than Quisisana but the rooms were gorgeous as were the views (see Mr. Go's pictures). As I recall, the price for a deluxe double (with a jacuzzi tub in the bathroom with a window looking out over the Med/Faraglioni) was something on the order of 230 euros - I'm sure by now the rate is higher, and the dollar is lower, but that's life.
We were there 2 nights and loved it all - particularly after the daytrippers left the island.
Sam
We stayed at La Minerva (as apparently Mr. Go did, based on his beautiful photos). It was much less than Quisisana but the rooms were gorgeous as were the views (see Mr. Go's pictures). As I recall, the price for a deluxe double (with a jacuzzi tub in the bathroom with a window looking out over the Med/Faraglioni) was something on the order of 230 euros - I'm sure by now the rate is higher, and the dollar is lower, but that's life.
We were there 2 nights and loved it all - particularly after the daytrippers left the island.
Sam
Feb 1st, 2008, 01:39 PM
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Yes, Sam, we did stay at La Minerva. And we liked it a lot.
That was one of the reasons why the "dirty and run down" comment seemed so contrary to my experience. The staff at La Minerva were almost fetishistic in their cleanliness.
It's a beautiful island (if a little on the spendy side). We're glad we went!
That was one of the reasons why the "dirty and run down" comment seemed so contrary to my experience. The staff at La Minerva were almost fetishistic in their cleanliness.
It's a beautiful island (if a little on the spendy side). We're glad we went!
