The 5 Second Rule

Driving the Amalfi Coast

If you are a parent, you undoubtedly have heard of the 5 second rule.  I have decided there is an adult version of the 5 second rule as well. If you walk into a fabulous hotel clinging on the hillside of a fabulous Italian town on the Amalfi Coast, it should not take more than 5 seconds to convince you that the rest of your travel plans must be cancelled so you can extend your stay.  Good bye Montalcino.  You have just been replaced with another night at the Hotel Poseidon in Positano.  The day spa, exquisite restaurant menu, seaside views and beautiful room will more than make up for a day of possibly mediocre wine tasting.  And besides, the hotel has a great wine list, so who needs to drive around in the hot, sweaty countryside battling mosquitos and too-narrow one way roads?  Once you've seen 10 medieval towns, you've seen enough.  I am ready to kick back and relax.  And shop.  And eat and drink.  If I'm not home in a month. please don't send the search party!  Arrivederci!

View from the balcony of our room