Italy: where should we stay on the Amalfi Coast? My husband and I are spending two weeks in Rome followed by a week on the Amalfi Coast. I am struggling with choosing the right place to stay. I have narrowed down the choices to Salerno, Praiano or Vietri sul Mare. We will be ready for some quiet after the sensory overload of Rome. I am also looking for accommodation suggestions. Lee Marshall, Italy expert, replies The Amalfi Coast can indeed be a tricky destination to navigate, not just because of the near-vertical terrain. First of all, I would say that if you want to be in the Amalfi Coast proper, you can rule out Salerno. Beneath its gridplan exterior it's a fascinating city with a worthwhile Medieval cathedral to visit - but it's a city all the same. Of the other two resorts you mention, I'd go for Praiano (which continues into the equally pretty village of Vettica Maggiore). It's a quieter, less chichi version of Positano, and although it doesn't look like much from the road, the lanes that wind down to the sea and up to the parish church are charming - though they're also pretty steep. Praiano is also a better bet for good-value accommodation than Amalfi or Positano. Costa Diva (hotelspraiano.com) is one good option, with cheerful, light-filled rooms and lemon-grove terraces where breakfast is served. If you have a higher budget and are willing to consider a rather minimalist but undeniably stylish design hotel, have a look at Casa Angelina (casaangelina.com), which also has a good, though pricey, gourmet restaurant.