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Warmed by the brilliant Campania sun and the lemon-scented breeze off shimmering Mediterranean waters, the Amalfi Coast has been seducing travelers since Roman times. Lush terraced mountainsides brimming with grape vines and olive groves tumble down to meet the sea. Sun-washed pastel buildings clinging to vertical cliffs, ancient timeworn villages, and secluded beaches beckon at every hairpin turn. Chantal Kelly takes the reader along on an unforgettable tour of the Amalfi Coast as she expertly guides a small group of women where blue horizons stretch endlessly and legend and romance abound. Intriguing towns are brought to life with humorous anecdotes and insights. Enchanting moments leap off the pages and into your heart as the women learn to cook traditional dishes, indulge in the incomparable regional food and drink, succumb to the siren song of stunning handmade ceramics, and admire Italy's most attractive feature, the gorgeous, flirty men! Informative and practical, filled with Chantal s personal stories and delicious recipes, this book will mesmerize anyone who's ever been tempted by the undeniable charms of Italy.
About the Author
Born and raised in Brussels, Belgium, Chantal Kelly developed an early love of travel as she journeyed each summer with her family throughout Western and Eastern Europe. Her wanderlust led to a Bachelors degree in tourism and a career in the industry. Her passion for travel also fueled a desire to share her most favorites destinations, through well-researched and richly described memoirs. Fluent in several languages, Chantal has escorted many tours to the Amalfi Coast. She resides with her husband near Portland, Oregon.
