I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Tourists should avoid making these 7 mistakes while visiting.

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Laura smiles near the water on the Amalfi Coast. There are buildings in the mountains behind her.
As a local of 17 years, I know there are some things you should never do on the Amalfi Coast.

Laura Thayer

My favorite stop on Italy's Amalfi Coast felt like a hidden gem — plus, it was less crowded than spots like Positano

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Author Melanie Gordon smiling at Case Colorate in Vietri Sul Mare
Case Colorate in Vietri Sul Mare

Melanie Gordon

I love traveling to Italy, but always skip the Amalfi Coast. Here are 4 seaside destinations I like to visit instead.

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The village of Scilla in Calabria, Italy, complete with colorful houses, mountains in the background, and the sea.
I've never been to the Amalfi Coast, but I love to visit other seaside regions in Italy, like Calabria.

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I've been to over 50 countries. Here are 5 of my favorite destinations for a romantic getaway.

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A view of Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro showcasing a mosaic of sidewalk and mountain Dois Irmao in the background.
Some destinations lend themselves better to romance than others.

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We went to the Amalfi Coast during peak summer season. These 4 tips made our trip better — but there's one mistake I won't make again.

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Author atop Capri smiling
My family visited the Amalfi Coast during its busiest season.

Alesandra Dubin

I've traveled to some of Italy's most popular destinations. Here are 7 things I wish I'd known before visiting during tourist season.

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Tourists gathering in a crowded spot in Rome with a fountain and buildings in the background while bubbles are blowing.
Visiting Italy during peak tourist season can be hectic.

Lauren Breedlove

How 20,000 pounds of anchovies spend 3 years transforming into expensive anchovy sauce

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Colatura di alici, which is Italian for "anchovy drippings," is a traditional sauce produced by fermenting salted anchovies inside small chestnut barrels. It's prized for its umami flavor and very expensive, selling for $160 a liter.

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