My Positano Travel Guide
Buon giorno! Italy how I love you! You were everything and more. The breathtaking views, the food, the beach, the shopping! Oh y’all the shopping! I purchased this look including the scarf for under $30 in Positano at the cutest boutique that has locations around every corner! So here is Positano through my lens!
To visit Positano is like being immersed in a beautiful painting. From the time I was a little girl and saw paintings at my great Aunt Ethel’s house I have wanted to explore Italy. This is my second visit to Italy and my first to Positano! I mean just look at this place. The trip got started from Chicago, where my sister Lynn lives. We took Alitalia straight to Rome. We arrived early Saturday morning and the line to go through customs was about an hour and half long. It’s hot so dress appropriately! After getting our luggage we met our driver for the 4 (or so we thought) hour drive to Positano. It ended up closer to 5 hours due to traffic. Saturday may not be the best day to arrive in Italy. Everyone is off and the narrow streets are very crowded! (You can also take a train from Rome to Naples and then a ferry to Positano but it can be iffy if the seas are rough). As soon as we arrived I could just feel the tension melt away! We stayed at Hotel L’Ancora on the main street coming in and out of Positano. The views were amazing! It has a great restaurant where breakfast is included.
After getting our room we immediately got ready to hit the beach, called Spiaggia Grande! A word to the wise here, it is not a sand beach but a lava rock beach. There is a public beach with no chairs and you lay right on the rock, umm no thanks! Right next to the public beach is the cutest beach with umbrellas and tables for drinks and snacks where you rent chairs for a crazy amount of euro which is what we did! #worthit We actually fell asleep listening to the sea crash into the shore. Relaxation at its best.
Woke up pretty hungry and right on the beach there are so many options. There is a little joint right before the stairs up to the church and we strolled over. Cocktails with olives, chips and nuts (free with drink order). We ordered the most delicious slices of margherita pizza and I was feeling like the happiest girl in the world. Jet lag? What jet lag, I’m in Italy!!!! (we ate here several times, easy no fuss) Can I just ask why why why are the olives here so good? I admit to consuming lots of them every single day!
We then climbed up the mountain back to our hotel passing all the alleyways and shops along the way! (Do not wear anything but sensible shoes! Trust me on this. After a fall it was Birkenstocks constantly for me.)
This is the bar called Franco’s right next to our hotel. It’s a great spot to watch the sunset and see the Positano hillside light up like the jewel it is! The poolside bar at Hotel Poseidon has great views to enjoy champs and cocktails too!
Our weather was not the best (rain rain rain) and hindered many of our plans (got half way to Revello and the rains were just too much) but even so it was the first leg of a trip of lifetime. I guess I will just have to go back!
A Few Faves:
Da Adolfo Restaurant Have your concierge make a reservation. You take a boat with the cutest red fish sign and arrive at the beach club. Stay and enjoy the beach after lunch.
Collina Bakery Try not to go in, I dare you
There is so much more to share that I can’t fit it all in one post. Send me any questions you may have.
Next week Capri!
As always, thank you so much for stopping by.
Arrivederci! XOXO
Kim
My Kind of Town Chicago Is!
Every single time I fly into Chicago I feel so much excitement. It’s like there is electricity in the air. This town, my hometown, has so much to offer. It is definitely “My kind of town!” From the people, food, shopping, sports and beachfront it is a place like no other. My friends from Texas just went for the first time in their lives and sent me a text that said “We just got to Chicago! OMG! I just have 2 questions for myself, why didn’t we get here sooner and why did I think I had to go to NY!!! Chicago has everything!” Well that text made my heart so happy! It’s exactly how I feel. Is it a perfect city, nope, are there problems, sure, lot’s of them but all in all it is just spectacular.
I mean, if you haven’t been to Wrigley and sat in the bleachers are you really a baseball fan?
The lakefront is what makes this city special! I especially love Oak Street Beach!
And then there’s the shopping! From Southport to Michigan Avenue to Oak Street and everything in between there is something for everyone! Whether window shopping or in the mood to have some real fun, Chicago has it all!
The people of Chicago love love love their summers (because winter can be pretty brutal!). So summer is my favorite time to visit. (The Thanksgiving through New Years time is pretty fabulous too! Chicago puts it on y’all!) I hope you visit and have the best time. There is soooooo much to do, see, eat and shop. You can paddle board, kayak, take a boat cruise on the river or along Lake Michigan. You can dine high or low and both are the best. Feel free to take in sports, ride a bike along the lake, visit museums, visit the botanical gardens, go to Lincoln Park Zoo and lots more.
Here are a few of my Chicago favorites:
Portillos (Best Italian Beef and Hot Dogs! Live it up and get cheese and both peppers!)
D’Agostino’s Pizza and Pub Wrigleyville
The Art Institute of Chicago This museum is as wonderful as any I have seen in Europe (check online for exhibits and free admission days) And its right next to The Bean at Millennium Park. Make a day of it.
Contact me if you want more fun ideas. I have used Lyft and Uber while in the city as well at the L Train. No need to rent a car. Happy Summer everyone!
Thanks for stopping by!
XOXO,
Kim
My Day With Paige
Hello Everyone! Thanks for stopping by. I had a great day last week exploring my hometown and having Paige McCall of @b.simply take some pretty amazing shots of yours truly. She is an angel if ever there was one. She hot iron made me feel so comfortable as I was pretty nervous and self conscious at the beginning. She knew some lovely spots and was so full of creativity and fun. Thank you so much Paige!!! As you can see, my love affair with off the shoulder tops continues and I am always loving a kimono to cover my arms in the air conditioning. Light and Breezy in this hot Texas weather. I hope you enjoy “My Day With Paige” Xo, Kim
Top/NSale here, Jeans/old similar here, Sunnies/old similar here, Bag/Chanel, Bracelets/David Yurman, Watch/Michele, Necklace/Apricot Lane, Earrings/Kendra Scott, Shoes/H&M
Kimono/Zara sold out similar here, Tee/JCrew on sale here, Necklace/Bevello old similar here, Jeans/old similar here, Sunnies/Old similar here, Earrings/H&M old similar here, Booties/Jessica Simpson old similar here.
The Japanese Tea Garden
Day Date with Mr. Frickspicks! We enjoyed the day at the Japanese Tea Garden (notice the sign says Chinese Tea Garden, all part of the fascinating history. I googled it and you should too!) on St. Mary’s here in San Antonio. The smell of turanabol the mountain laurels was intoxicating. The sun was shining. Everything was in bloom. I saw huge koi in the ponds. So much history here. If you visit San Antonio put it on your must see! And, very important, wear shoes you can walk on rocky paths with. It’s free and it’s fabulous! Happy Weekend!
The Hotel Emma
What a gem San Antonio has in The Hotel Emma at the Historic Pearl!
I hope you have the chance to enjoy the wonderful restaurants, views, farmers markets and this very special hotel all located at The Historic Pearl. Merry Christmas!
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