Places to see

We decided some time ago that we would like to visit Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri and the Blue Grotto, seeing part of the Amalfi Coast along the way. Because we will be running a bit short on time by this stage, we opted to book an organised tour – not something I do as a rule. After some searching I found that Viator seemed the best for this part of our trip, so we booked with them.

They only pick up from some Rome Hotels; we are staying in a private apartment so we will have to make our own way to the departure point. The tour is paid for upfront, and the conditions are generous. For instance, if we miss the tour, our voucher will enable us to take another, space permitting. However, if we miss the tour we’ll miss out altogether as we’ve timed this for our last week in Italy.

Assured that we now have a bed for each of our nights in Italy, it’s time to consider one of the most important purchases when travelling – travel insurance.