Imperial Hotel Tramontano - Sorrento, Italy     

We stayed at this beautiful hotel. It was a little more expensive than some of the others but we are so glad we picked this one. We picked it because it was on the beach, and within walking distance to the shopping and wonderful restaurants on every corner and the balcony overlooking Mount Vesuvius. This place delivered it all. We were upgraded to the junior suite, which was a huge beautiful room with a small balcony which you could not sit on, only look out. I was hoping for a bigger balcony, but the bar was right next door with a large balcony. Our room was so nice that I was very satisfied. The rooms with balconies sell fast so I would confirm that when you book it. The view of Mount Vesuvius is breathtaking and so was the sunset. My 7 year old son loved the beach area with all of the slides and swimming platforms. My husband even loved the beach and he is not a typical beach goer. The beach also had a restaurant and massages and plenty of loungers to rent. We walked to dinner every night and I walked to shopping during the day while my husband and son went to the beach. The location is outstanding. The hotel staff was very attentive and professional. The breakfast was great. It was a trip to remember and I would highly recommend this hotel. I would definitely see the Amalfi Coast. The views are the most magnificient I have ever seen, don't miss Positano or Ravello. I would skip the Emerald grotto on the way to the Amalfi Coast. It was a complete waste of time. I would also skip the ferry ride to Capri if I had to chose between the Amalfi Coast and Capri.