Parinaz Izadyar's trip to Italy in pictures

If, for some tragic reason, you can only get to one village on the Amalfi Coast, make it Positano. Clinging to a steep sea-side cliff, this one-time fishing village embodies the charms of the Amalfi with its fashionable waterfront, bustling beaches, and chic boutiques. Planning a lot to do in Positano undermines the point of visiting Positano. Instead, we suggest you spend your time meandering through the town, popping into chic shops, visiting the pretty churches, and pausing periodically for a cup of coffee, a scoop of gelato, or a glass of limoncello, the Coast’s trademark liqueur. And, of course, you can pause to take in the sweeping views of the Mediterranean, glittering under the sun.