A short question I was recently asked by one of my closest friends, “which do you suggest for us: Lake Como or the Amalfi Coast?”

Although seemingly straightforward, for me, a proper answer requires some weighing of options and preferences. The differences in the regions are too varied to just pick without a bit of discussion.

In the next post, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on both regions, to help you decide if you find yourself needed to chose one over the other. In the meantime, here’s some inspiration from opposite ends of Italy…

Above: Three different views of Lake Como. The first two of Bellagio, the last of Menaggio. Below: The Amalfi Coast darlings of Sorrento, Positano, Capri.