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My family visited the Amalfi Coast during its busiest season.
  • My family visited the Amalfi Coast during the peak summer season, and it was hot and crowded.
  • I was glad we didn't deal with the hassle of renting a car, and we had comfy shoes.
  • I wish I hadn't booked so many excursions and tried to pack too much into the trip.

When I planned my family's trip to Southern Italy — including a stop at the Amalfi Coast — for the end of July, I knew enough to expect it'd be hot and crowded.