In contrast to the leaders in this regal little coastal outpost, the homespun Villa Maria is a relatively laid-back aerie that entertains its guests in a professional yet unpretentious manner.

Ravello’s main square, filled with souvenirs, gelato shops, and restaurants, is just steps from the Palazzo. Also nearby is Villa Rufolo, a 13th-century villa with a stunning terraced garden ...

Betwixt sky and sea, the village of Ravello is a place of steep lanes, sumptuous villas and sublime gardens looking out ...