Monday, November 8, 2010

Capri

What we did:
  • Took a boat ride around the island
  • Went inside the famous "Blue Grotto"
  • Ate at da Giorgio restaurant: Da Giorgio Capri
  • Went shopping around town
  • Hiked to "Villa Jovis"
Tips:
  • If you don't mind spending some extra cash then renting a private boat can really enhance your experience. We rented a boat from Positano and our captain made the experience really fun. There are plenty of companies that offer boat trips, some hotels can negotiate cheaper prices so ask your hotel to check into private boat trips to Capri. Our captain saved time to let us take a dip in the clear turquoise water before we departed from the island.
  • DO NOT MISS THE BLUE GROTTO. It may be crowded and a little extra money but its completely worth it. If you skip this then you will regret it. Don't forget to bring extra Euros, around 5 per person but it may vary so it wouldn't hurt to bring extra.
  • Da Giorgio restaurant had awesome food and an equally awesome view. Its a pretty nice restaurant but no need to stress out about what you are wearing, the friendly staff welcomes all.
  • Most of the shops are very expensive. In general, Capri is an expensive place, but its still fun to window shop where the rich and famous purchase their garments while on vacation.
  • Hiking to Villa Jovis is NOT easy! Wear tennis shoes, or shoes that do not hurt your feet. We wore flip flops and were not prepared at all for the near vertical hike to the villa. The view from the top is stunning and the ruins are really cool as well. It was absolutely worth the blisters on our feet over the next few days.