It’s no secret by now that I am a big fan of i-escape – it’s a fantastic site full of great places to stay around the world, and crammed with plenty of honeymoon-worthy options. So I’m particularly delighted today to have Liz Simpson, editor of i-escape, sharing one of her favourite places to stay – and I’m sure you’ll agree that it looks fabulous. What I wouldn’t give to enjoy a view like that right now…
Relais Blu Belvedere, on the tip of the Amalfi Coast.
What’s so special about it?
This hotel has it all: serious style, an amazing location at the very tip of the Sorrentine peninsula, looking over the blue Bay of Naples and Capri, and a gourmet restaurant. From the day I joined i-escape, it was the hotel I most wanted to stay at, and even after 100-odd hotel visits, it remains one of my favourites.
For you, what was the highlight of your stay/visit here?
I visited with my now-husband, and it just felt like such a romantic place to be. We had a lovely seaside-chic room with a Jacuzzi bath, and both nights we ate on the candlelit terrace, kicking off our meal with Prosecco. The modern Italian food is sublime – adventurous and fresh. And breakfasts are made to linger over. We have such happy memories of our time there.
What’s the local area like?
You can wander to local beaches – we loved a secluded pebbly cove called Recommendi, which the hotel suggested to us; we were the only people there. And Pompeii on a day trip is a must. You’re really close to Sorrento too.
Would you visit again?
Like a shot! I have just recommended it to a client, to get married and honeymoon there, and it made me yearn to go back!
