Hotel La Vue Dor, Sorrento, Italy
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| Departing | 7 nights from |
14 nights from |
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| Holidays to Sorrento | |||
| Departing | 7 nights from |
14 nights from |
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Cupped into Sorrento's cushiony-green hills, the Vue d'Or couldn't be in a better spot. Pin-drop quiet, it looks out over age-old olive groves and sapphire-blue seas, right across the Sorrentine Peninsula. But although it sits in a secluded setting, you're not totally off the beaten track. Catch the courtesy shuttle bus down into cutesy Sorrento where you'll uncover shops, bars and restaurants. Take a leisurely stroll up to the hilltop village of St Agate. Or visit the local historical sites such as Pompeii and the Herculaneum building remnants.
From the moment you step into the Vue d'Or though, you may well put a halt on any gallivanting. First off to impress is the lobby. With friendly staff on standby, the lounge area here is a view for sore eyes with its tempting-orange sofas and stone archways. And then there's the restaurant which looks out over the Bay of Naples. With crisp white tablecloths, big bay windows and a neutral interior design with touches of gold, it's got elegance written all over it.
When you really want to chill out, make a beeline for the oval-shaped pool. Sunk into a pretty sun terrace, it's flanked by sunbeds and parasols. The real piece de resistance out here though is the magnificent view. You're literally encircled by the cloud-like greenery. There's also a bar serving cocktails, fresh juices and other specialities, so you won't have to move from the spot. And if the sunshine gets too hot to handle, maybe sneak off to your room for an afternoon snooze? Restful and refined, rooms have satellite television and air-conditioning. A modern hotel with bags of Italian allure, the family-run Vue d'Or is sure to impress.
Hotel La Vue Dor can be found in the attractive resort of Sorrento which is situated on the Neapolitan Riviera. The Neapolitan Riviera is nestles around the Bay of Naples and debatably it occupies the most idyllic spot in the Mediterranean. With vistas over the bay of Naples with stunning views towards Capri and Mount Vesuvius in one of the most attractive locations in the Mediterranean. With compact beaches of basaltic sands and a profusion of ancient history so there are numerous options to keep you busy. For those who enjoy hitting the shops a trip to Sorrento's Corso Italia is not to be missed. There are a wide range of boutiques and designer shops that lace this glittering walkway. If you're after that must-have handbag there's plenty to choose from. When it comes to food the Neapolitan Riviera pulls out all the stops. Relax in a little piazza, order an espresso and settle down for some serious people watching. Or perhaps search out a stylish restaurant and enjoy a splendid meal. Whatever your choice there will be a bar or restaurant to suit you. Famed for its thermal spas, Ischia it's just the place if you fancy being pampered from head to toe.
Sorrento Italy is situated in Campania, southern Italy and is a popular tourist destination. Teetering on the edge of a cliff top that plummets into the sea, this picturesque town enjoys a superb location with vistas of the bay of Naples towards Mount Vesuvius. Naples and Pompeii are within reach as Sorrento is on the south-eastern terminus of the Circumvesuviana train line. Ferry boats and fast hydrofoils provide services to Naples, Amalfi, Positano, Capri and Ischia. Hotel La Vue Dor is an excellent location from which to explore both Sorrento, with it's profusion of history and other towns on of the Neapolitan riviera. If you stay at Hotel La Vue Dor exploring Piazza Tasso, the main square is a must. Piazza Tasso is named after the famous poet, Torquato Tasso. This beautiful is encircled with cafes and restaurants and is the ideal spot to enjoy a Margherita pizza, which originated in Naples or a spaghetti with the world famous Napolitana sauce. A short walk from Piazza Tasso is an neighbourhood known as the Drains, a maze of interesting medieval alleys filled with shops offering local produce such as Limoncello and hand made wooden goods. If you are yearning for sunshine, panoramic views and fantastic restaurants offering good food then Sorrento must tick all the right boxes
