Positano vs. Praino?
Jun 18th, 2010, 05:46 PM
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Parker,
My first stay in Praiano was at the Fiorere*** which is owned by family friends of my former boyfriend who I was traveling with that trip. It is quite nice and has good views. Directly across the street the the Tramonto d'Oro****. Both of these hotels have roof-top (meaning 1 storey up from road) pools and great views of Positano. My stay there was in March, so the road was dead quiet day and night. Breakfast was typical.
Last trip I stayed at Le Sirene, as recommended by Ira. I just loved it! Down past the church, lots of stairs down from the road, but they will handle your luggage if they know you are arriving/departing. Quiet, partial views, lovely owners, great breakfasts. Ask for a room with a terrace or balcony.
The main decision for me during the summer insanity would be: stay in a crowded place with all the other tourists, but with boat options for trans, or stay in a quiet place and deal with crowded buses.....
My first stay in Praiano was at the Fiorere*** which is owned by family friends of my former boyfriend who I was traveling with that trip. It is quite nice and has good views. Directly across the street the the Tramonto d'Oro****. Both of these hotels have roof-top (meaning 1 storey up from road) pools and great views of Positano. My stay there was in March, so the road was dead quiet day and night. Breakfast was typical.
Last trip I stayed at Le Sirene, as recommended by Ira. I just loved it! Down past the church, lots of stairs down from the road, but they will handle your luggage if they know you are arriving/departing. Quiet, partial views, lovely owners, great breakfasts. Ask for a room with a terrace or balcony.
The main decision for me during the summer insanity would be: stay in a crowded place with all the other tourists, but with boat options for trans, or stay in a quiet place and deal with crowded buses.....
Jun 18th, 2010, 05:49 PM
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PS - having visited twice (March deserted, mid-Sept miserably crowded IMHO), if I ever went in summer, I would park my butt in a lovely villa with a seaview and a pool and not go anywhere at all!
Jun 20th, 2010, 08:06 PM
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Thank you all so much and yes "Ian" I do and have been over analyzing this and every other decision. I guess when things cost so much $$$ AND it is a place I will likely not visit for many years to come, i want to have the best experience the first go round.
With that said, we have decided to stay in Positano. Hotel booked! Now on to Rome....
With that said, we have decided to stay in Positano. Hotel booked! Now on to Rome....
