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'm a former professional sailor-turned CEO living in Monaco. Here's a day in my life leading the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team.

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Jimmy Spithill, the CEO of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team
Jimmy Spithill.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jimmy Spithill, the 45-year-old CEO of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team, about his daily routine. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I spent 6 days in Italy after dreaming of visiting my whole life. 6 surprises made it worth the wait.

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Boats parked in a canal between rows of buildings in Venice, Italy
Business Insider's reporter visited Venice, Rome, and Milan during her first trip to Italy.

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Lamborghini CEO says consumers are holding off on buying high-end cars because of tariffs

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Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann.

Lamborghini

I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy — but I'll always return to this one in the south

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The writer walking down a cobblestone street in Matera, Italy in 2021.
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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 went to Italy for the first time and left with 5 big regrets

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The author stands in front of a castle in Italy on a cloudy day
The reporter spent six days in Italy. She visited Venice, Rome, and Milan.

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I flew from Florida to Italy for $260 using budget airlines. My first flight was cheap, but my experience felt anything but.

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Author Amanda Adler smiling in venice canal with sunglasses on
I flew with budget carriers Norse Airlines and easyJet to fly from Florida to Italy for under $300.

Amanda Adler

I stayed with my kids on an active volcanic island in Italy. It was the best trip of our lives.

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Stromboli volcanic island

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My teenagers loved our trip to Italy. Booking a guided group tour made it easy for me.

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The author and her family at the Vatican Museum.
The author and her family went on a guided group trip of Italy.

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