0:00:02 > 0:00:04Welcome to Getaways, where we go where you want us to go.
0:00:04 > 0:00:07This week we go to one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations
0:00:07 > 0:00:09and we're visiting Sorrento and the Amalfi coast.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12We're also taking a trip to the islands of Capri and Ischia.
0:00:12 > 0:00:13On our website we asked you
0:00:13 > 0:00:16for your recommendations for things to do here and things to avoid.
0:00:16 > 0:00:19We've taken your suggestions and we're going to rate
0:00:19 > 0:00:21and review them for ourselves and for you at home.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29We took a three-hour flight to Naples on Italy's south west coast.
0:00:30 > 0:00:34Sorrento is then just an hour's drive south.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36It's been a favourite destination
0:00:36 > 0:00:38for those who enjoy the finer things in life
0:00:38 > 0:00:41and over the centuries it's been a getaway for artists,
0:00:41 > 0:00:42writers, poets and playwrights.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Sophia Loren, Pablo Picasso
0:00:46 > 0:00:49and even Mariah Carey are some of the more famous names
0:00:49 > 0:00:51that have been enamoured by this part of the world.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54So what makes it such a five-star destination?
0:00:54 > 0:00:56Based on your suggestions, we're going to explore
0:00:56 > 0:00:58Sorrento by foot...
0:00:58 > 0:00:59Watch where you're going!
0:00:59 > 0:01:00How clever we are!
0:01:00 > 0:01:03..visit some neighbouring islands by boat...
0:01:03 > 0:01:06- THEY LAUGH - You've got to admire the audacity of the man!
0:01:06 > 0:01:08This is absolutely gorgeous!
0:01:08 > 0:01:11..and I'm taking a short getaway in County Fermanagh.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18We're in Sorrento on the Bay of Naples,
0:01:18 > 0:01:24an area dominated by the presence of an active volcano - Mount Vesuvius.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28Vesuvius most famously wiped out the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum
0:01:28 > 0:01:31with a huge eruption in 79AD.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33The remains of these ancient cities can be found
0:01:33 > 0:01:35at the foot of the mountain.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39This area was the original holiday destination for Roman soldiers
0:01:39 > 0:01:43but our mission is to find out what's here for the modern tourist.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48You told us that Sorrento is an easy town to get around.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50So while I've gone exploring by myself,
0:01:50 > 0:01:53Joe's joined up with a guided tour,
0:01:53 > 0:01:55which is a quick way to learn about the town.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57You come round this way.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59OK, so we're coming into the main square now.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02If you go up on the right-hand side here, you can look into
0:02:02 > 0:02:05the original ravine that's got the old water mill
0:02:05 > 0:02:07that's over 300 years old.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13The one thing you've got to do here is to keep your wits about you.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16It does get a little bit chaotic here and you'd be amazed
0:02:16 > 0:02:20at the Italian driving. I think it's actually a new art form.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24Several brave-hearted souls among you, including
0:02:24 > 0:02:28Trish Semple from Belfast, suggested hiring a scooter to get around,
0:02:28 > 0:02:32but you're taking your life into your hands, so get yourself fully insured!
0:02:35 > 0:02:38Safer to stick to the walking tour, I reckon!
0:02:38 > 0:02:41Italians are known for having the gift of the gab
0:02:41 > 0:02:45and none more so than cameo sculptor, Christian.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48The word "cameo" means "work in relief"
0:02:48 > 0:02:50and we make the cameos out of conch shells.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53This shell is white outside and brown inside.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56What we do, we scratch away these parts here
0:02:56 > 0:02:59around the lines of the design
0:02:59 > 0:03:02to uncover the brown layer, the background of the cameo.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06Huh? How clever we are!
0:03:06 > 0:03:08Italians, Italians!
0:03:08 > 0:03:09Ciao, grazie.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11APPLAUSE
0:03:11 > 0:03:12That's how you sell cameos!
0:03:23 > 0:03:26Whilst Joe's up in town with the tour, I've found my way to the beach.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29But you told us this can be expensive.
0:03:31 > 0:03:32Sorrento doesn't have a main beach
0:03:32 > 0:03:35but what you'll find instead are small coves and boardwalks
0:03:35 > 0:03:37where people can sunbathe.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41Now, most of these are privately owned so you may have to pay for the privilege of using them.
0:03:44 > 0:03:48It costs around ten euro for a bed and an umbrella. Pretty pricey,
0:03:48 > 0:03:52so keep an eye out for the public beaches that are absolutely free.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55After my tour of the town I get more local knowledge
0:03:55 > 0:03:58from guide Lindsey, who's been here for the past 30 years.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00So Lindsey, not only do you work in the industry
0:04:00 > 0:04:01you've lived here most of your life.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03If you had to pick one thing,
0:04:03 > 0:04:05what would be your absolute favourite thing here?
0:04:05 > 0:04:08Certainly, the Amalfi coastline.
0:04:08 > 0:04:09It's absolutely beautiful.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12They say it's the most beautiful coastline in Europe.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15Obviously, if you're a history buff, this place is a gift to you, like, right?
0:04:15 > 0:04:20Oh, goodness, yes. You've got Pompeii, you've got Herculaneum.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23You also have some very big museums, but you've also got
0:04:23 > 0:04:26lots of little, small museums around the area.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29I've heard there's a few little, private museums that are basically
0:04:29 > 0:04:32people's own collections that they've turned into public museums.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35That's correct, especially here in Sorrento.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37We have one very good one.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39No, it's, there's just so much culture,
0:04:39 > 0:04:43so much history and so much character.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47And I'm going to visit one of these private museums in Sorrento.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50The whole area is famous for its fabulously preserved archaeology
0:04:50 > 0:04:54and antiquities, and I'm at the Correale Museum to find out more.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58Gaetano, why should tourists come to visit this museum?
0:04:58 > 0:05:03First of all, this museum is a part of the history of our town.
0:05:03 > 0:05:08These pieces are from the imperial age of Sorrento.
0:05:08 > 0:05:09The Roman time, you know?
0:05:09 > 0:05:13I think our pieces are the best collection you can find in a museum.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18It's a good place if you want to find somewhere quiet to relax
0:05:18 > 0:05:20and escape the heat of the day.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24And another thing about this museum that I really like,
0:05:24 > 0:05:27it's the only one in Europe that has a panoramic sea view.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36But when you're in this area, don't just stay in Sorrento.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38We're taking an excursion to the island of Capri.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41Lots of you, including Anne Walker from Crawfordsburn,
0:05:41 > 0:05:45and Maire Ni Gallachoir from Donegal said that a trip to Capri is
0:05:45 > 0:05:49de rigueur if you're on holiday here, so we've come for a day trip.
0:05:49 > 0:05:51There are regular hydrofoils from Sorrento.
0:05:51 > 0:05:56They take about 20 minutes and cost around 18 euro for a single ticket.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59Capri has got legendary status and the name itself evokes images
0:05:59 > 0:06:01of glamour and good times.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03It's the official home of La Dolce Vita
0:06:03 > 0:06:06and it's been a playground for celebrities for centuries.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14If you want proof that this is where the beautiful people come to,
0:06:14 > 0:06:15see those rocks behind me?
0:06:15 > 0:06:18That's where they shot the famous Dolce & Gabbana advert.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26The Piazzetta is the main square in Capri
0:06:26 > 0:06:29and it's a good place to wander and to people-watch.
0:06:32 > 0:06:33But loads of you told us
0:06:33 > 0:06:36what you really liked about Capri was the shopping.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46If you're a fashionista, you'll come straight to Via Camerelle -
0:06:46 > 0:06:48Capri's designer thoroughfare,
0:06:48 > 0:06:50where the rich and famous can come and burn their cash,
0:06:50 > 0:06:53but the rest of us, unfortunately, have to window-shop.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07Whilst in Capri, you've got to come and see the Via Krupp.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09A wealthy German industrialist wanted to find
0:07:09 > 0:07:13a very unique and personal way to get to and from the beach
0:07:13 > 0:07:15so he built a ridiculously steep, amazingly sharp
0:07:15 > 0:07:21hairpin-bended pathway, just to get him up and down to have a wee paddle.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23You've got to admire the audacity of the man.
0:07:25 > 0:07:28And the Krupp family went on to manufacture,
0:07:28 > 0:07:31would you believe it, elevators!
0:07:31 > 0:07:34The Via Krupp was closed when I visited but the Gardens of Augustus
0:07:34 > 0:07:38next to the Via Krupp are open daily to the public throughout the summer.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50Chris McKell from Ballymena and Mary Mullen from Kells
0:07:50 > 0:07:52are among the many of you who recommended seeing
0:07:52 > 0:07:54Capri by the sea.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56The boat trip costs about 17 euro and lasts about an hour.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04Capri was a popular vacation destination
0:08:04 > 0:08:07for a lot of the emperors. The most notorious was Tiberius.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10Top of these cliffs, there is the remains of his palace
0:08:10 > 0:08:13where he used to throw these outlandish parties.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15Was quite a party animal.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18And that very top rock is known as Tiberius' Leap.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21Now if you weren't having a good enough time at one of these parties
0:08:21 > 0:08:23or he tired of you...
0:08:23 > 0:08:25HE IMITATES WHISTLE AND SPLASH
0:08:25 > 0:08:27Harsh, that, harsh!
0:08:34 > 0:08:38Behind me, you will see the Archway of Love at the Faraglioni Rocks.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40Now, it's said, if you pass through these,
0:08:40 > 0:08:44and embrace the person you're with, you'll be together for ever.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48Want to go through?
0:08:48 > 0:08:49We try.
0:08:49 > 0:08:51HE WOLF-WHISTLES
0:08:51 > 0:08:52LAUGHTER
0:08:56 > 0:09:00So a big tick to all of you who recommended Capri - a great day out.
0:09:10 > 0:09:14The Amalfi Coast has been a popular tourist destination for centuries.
0:09:14 > 0:09:18In fact, it was one of the must-do stops on the Grand Tour, when rich
0:09:18 > 0:09:22Europeans used to come here looking for culture and enlightenment.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24With that view, you can't really blame them, can you?
0:09:25 > 0:09:31From Sorrento, Positano is a 40-minute drive along the world-famous Amalfi Coast.
0:09:32 > 0:09:33On our website, you told us
0:09:33 > 0:09:36that Positano was one of your favourite excursions.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39Siobhan Walker from County Tyrone and Bernadette Heslip
0:09:39 > 0:09:42and her sister Lillian O'Hanlon from Newry are among the many
0:09:42 > 0:09:45of you that said it really was worth the journey.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51Linda Ryan from Dublin advised us that, like all the towns here,
0:09:51 > 0:09:54Positano is built into the cliffs and there are a lot of steps
0:09:54 > 0:09:57so if you've got kids and buggies it can be difficult
0:09:57 > 0:10:01to get around. Oh, and leave the high heels at home!
0:10:01 > 0:10:03Positano is famous for its fashion,
0:10:03 > 0:10:06particularly if you're into boho chic, dahling,
0:10:06 > 0:10:09and very well-known for its shoes and handbags.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20Now, if you come here expecting golden sands,
0:10:20 > 0:10:23you're going to be disappointed. This is a volcanic area.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25The sand will be black and very pebbly. But do you know what?
0:10:25 > 0:10:28I'm not that fussy. The water here is lovely.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32We're here in mid-September, which is still high season.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36The temperature is in the mid-20s, and because of this it's still busy.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41So, good viewers, thank you for your top tip.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45In my book, Positano is definitely worth a jaunt.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48And there's another great trip that you can make from Sorrento.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51It's to another of the islands in the Bay of Naples.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53We're sailing out to Ischia,
0:10:53 > 0:10:56which can be reached in about 50 minutes by hydrofoil.
0:10:57 > 0:10:59This whole area is volcanic
0:10:59 > 0:11:02and renowned for its hot springs and thermal spas.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05You suggested we take time out to try one of these spas
0:11:05 > 0:11:08and I'm taking you up on that recommendation.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11Ischia is well-known as an island of wellness and healing.
0:11:11 > 0:11:16Its volcanic heated springs provide relief for all sorts of ailments.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18The Italian national health service
0:11:18 > 0:11:21even prescribes thermal treatments to patients.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24I've come here to Castiglione to meet Gina to find out more.
0:11:25 > 0:11:29Ischia is famous for its spas, but how many are here on the island?
0:11:29 > 0:11:30There are nine spas.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34This is the third one, famous, on this island.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37It's not the biggest one, but we have a difference,
0:11:37 > 0:11:41because our water, it's natural. It's naturally hot.
0:11:41 > 0:11:42In the other parts, it's not.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44And why do people come here?
0:11:44 > 0:11:48It is curative for the problems of the respiratory system.
0:11:48 > 0:11:53It's good for problems at bones or it's good also for rheumatoid pathologies
0:11:53 > 0:11:57so it's very useful, also, for your skin.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00The water comes into the spa from a natural hot spring source
0:12:00 > 0:12:03at a whopping 70 degrees Centigrade.
0:12:03 > 0:12:07In total, there are 11 pools at a range of different temperatures.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10But enough of the chat. Time to give it a go.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16Well, this is absolutely gorgeous.
0:12:16 > 0:12:17The pools are lovely and warm.
0:12:17 > 0:12:22This one's at 38 degrees, and I could just stay here all day long.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30And when on the island of Ischia you recommended
0:12:30 > 0:12:34we visit La Mortella, or Lady Walton's Gardens.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39Italy is famous for its gardens.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41Even if you're not green of finger,
0:12:41 > 0:12:44you really should pay one a visit.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47This is La Mortella, created by Lady Susana Walton
0:12:47 > 0:12:48out of a disused quarry,
0:12:48 > 0:12:52and it's considered one of the greatest in the world.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00Lady Susana was married to Sir William Walton,
0:13:00 > 0:13:03one of the most renowned British composers of the 20th century.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06In fact, he composed the Coronation March
0:13:06 > 0:13:09for Queen Elizabeth II. The same piece of music was also used
0:13:09 > 0:13:11at the wedding of Kate and William.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22Sir William composed a wide variety of classical music.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24Everything from opera through to film soundtracks.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27In fact, he scored the three Laurence Olivier
0:13:27 > 0:13:28Shakespearean films,
0:13:28 > 0:13:31and Sir Laurence became a regular visitor here,
0:13:31 > 0:13:33as did Vivien Leigh, Charlie Chaplin and Maria Callas.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36Imagine bumping into them near the azaleas!
0:13:44 > 0:13:47She was a remarkable woman, Lady Susana.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50Spent most of her life travelling the world picking up various species
0:13:50 > 0:13:54of plant and flower for the garden she loved so much.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56Like an ever-evolving art project.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59Lady Walton died in 2010
0:13:59 > 0:14:02and the Mortella Garden is now run by a trust.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05It's open from March to November.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12And if you don't want to travel too far,
0:14:12 > 0:14:14why not take a short break closer to home?
0:14:17 > 0:14:19This week I'm seeing what's on offer in the lakelands
0:14:19 > 0:14:21of County Fermanagh.
0:14:22 > 0:14:24Last year, Fermanagh played host to some of
0:14:24 > 0:14:27the world's most powerful leaders when the G8 summit rolled into town.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30Now, I think one or two of them took a dip in Lough Erne,
0:14:30 > 0:14:33but given a bit more time, there's a lot more to see or do here.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39The County Fermanagh landscape is dominated by its network
0:14:39 > 0:14:41of lakes and waterways which makes it
0:14:41 > 0:14:45a go-to destination for fishing, watersports and boating holidays.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49One of the best-known tourist attractions round here
0:14:49 > 0:14:50is the Marble Arch Caves.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53It's said to be one of the finest cave systems in Europe
0:14:53 > 0:14:55and it's Northern Ireland's only UNESCO Geopark.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59I'm told that down there, there are 7km of caves, rivers and tunnels
0:14:59 > 0:15:02dating back 650 million years.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06It's a long way down
0:15:06 > 0:15:09and expect the temperature to drop by a few degrees.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14Tours begin with a boat trip across one of the underground lakes.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26The caves were first discovered by French caver Eduoard Martel
0:15:26 > 0:15:30and Dublin naturalist Lister Jameson in 1895.
0:15:32 > 0:15:35However, locals had known about the caves for hundreds of years
0:15:35 > 0:15:39but were reluctant to enter because of stories about ghosts
0:15:39 > 0:15:41and goblins that were said to live down here.
0:15:44 > 0:15:46This is what you call a flow stone.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49This is what is locally called The Porridge Pot,
0:15:49 > 0:15:50and you can easily see why.
0:16:00 > 0:16:03This is the largest stalactite in our caves.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06It's named Martel, it's over two metres in length,
0:16:06 > 0:16:11and therefore has been growing here for around about 200,000 years.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15Kira, I think the cave's absolutely stunning.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18What do most of your tourists say when they see it for the first time?
0:16:18 > 0:16:21The main reaction is, it's not real.
0:16:21 > 0:16:24A lot of people come in and they think it's fake,
0:16:24 > 0:16:27or somehow we've messed around with it, but no, trust me.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30340 million years in the making, but it's all real.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38That's like a geography lesson coming to life
0:16:38 > 0:16:40and I'm really glad I got to see it.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43I think the kids would absolutely love it, plus, it's a great thing
0:16:43 > 0:16:45to do to get out of the rain for a little while.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52This area is also well known for its historic houses.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54I'm visiting Florence Court,
0:16:54 > 0:16:57once the family home of the Earls of Enniskillen.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07And the kitchen was somewhere that most of the visitors
0:17:07 > 0:17:10really like to see. This is their favourite part of the house.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12It's huge! How many people would have worked here?
0:17:12 > 0:17:14Well, there would have been the cook,
0:17:14 > 0:17:16the kitchen maid and two under-kitchen maids.
0:17:16 > 0:17:18And, how about the whole house,
0:17:18 > 0:17:21how many people would have worked in the whole house?
0:17:21 > 0:17:23Well, in its heyday, around the 1860s,
0:17:23 > 0:17:25there were about 24 people working inside,
0:17:25 > 0:17:28and that starts with the nursery and schoolroom upstairs
0:17:28 > 0:17:30and right down through, so, you would have ladies' maids,
0:17:30 > 0:17:34nannies, governess, housemaids, parlour maids and footmen.
0:17:39 > 0:17:41The staircase is original.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45You could just imagine this house being used in a period drama.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52- This is the Countess' room.- Oh, wow!
0:17:54 > 0:17:57The room faces east, so it would get the morning sun.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00For the lady, in the morning, when the curtains were opened.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02Sunlight would be streaming in.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- You'd get used to that. - Oh, you could, indeed!
0:18:05 > 0:18:08- It's just a magnificent room. - It is a lovely room.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11This is definitely one for the Downton Abbey fans,
0:18:11 > 0:18:15and I can totally see myself upstairs instead of downstairs.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27Fermanagh has the perfect cruising waters.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30Moorings are never more than a few miles apart, and the waterways
0:18:30 > 0:18:34are clearly signposted to make it easy to navigate.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36There are loads of boats for hire -
0:18:36 > 0:18:40everything from luxury motor cruisers to pretty painted barges.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43And there's plenty to see along the way.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47Finding a place to stay in Fermanagh isn't a problem.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50From five-star resorts to castles and even cottages,
0:18:50 > 0:18:51there's something for everybody.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54But, since I'm in the Lakelands, I thought it would be good fun
0:18:54 > 0:18:56to stay in one of the islands in Lough Erne.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58I think half the fun is going to be getting there.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07Lusty Beg is a 75-acre private island.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10The ferry only takes three minutes, and it's free for guests.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17The accommodation includes three and four-star self-catering chalets
0:19:17 > 0:19:21as well as lakeside cabins and a guesthouse with bed and breakfast.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25Facilities on the island include
0:19:25 > 0:19:28a swimming pool, tennis court, and fitness room.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32There are bikes for hire, canoes and even a walking trail.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35I'm staying in one of Lusty Beg's lakeside studio cabins
0:19:35 > 0:19:39which costs from £235 per cabin for two nights B&B
0:19:39 > 0:19:42and there's the option to get a third night free.
0:19:42 > 0:19:44It is SO quiet here. It's really idyllic.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47This is what Fermanagh is all about.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56Back in Italy, where so far we've explored Positano,
0:19:56 > 0:19:58taken a trip along the Amalfi Coast
0:19:58 > 0:20:01and visited the islands of Capri and Ischia.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06But now, this area's number one product, lemons.
0:20:08 > 0:20:09And in Sorrento you'll find a shop
0:20:09 > 0:20:12dedicated to a drink made from the fruit.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16Limoncello is a digestif that's local to this area.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20As they say in Sorrento, when life gives you lemons, make limoncello!
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- Hello, good morning.- Hello.
0:20:23 > 0:20:28- You want to taste limoncello, the traditional drink in Sorrento?- Mmm!
0:20:28 > 0:20:32Drink cold, it's perfect. The freezer.
0:20:32 > 0:20:34I have to take it easy with that.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36Lemon cream is less strong, like Baileys.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- OK, oh, that would be good.- Yes?
0:20:42 > 0:20:45My search for all things lemony continues at a local villa,
0:20:45 > 0:20:48famously used as a location in the Pierce Brosnan movie,
0:20:48 > 0:20:50Love Is All You Need.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54I'm here to meet Teresa, who runs a cookery school.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58First we head out into the villa's very own lemon grove.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01And so, Teresa, this area's hugely famous for food.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03Are there just food tourists, then?
0:21:03 > 0:21:09Well, mostly they come for food, for the lemons, but also for relaxing.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12They love the atmosphere they can find here,
0:21:12 > 0:21:14for enjoying the great views.
0:21:14 > 0:21:20We have this great coastal site overlooking the Bay of Naples.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23Lemons harvested, we head for the kitchen.
0:21:23 > 0:21:28Teresa, we're going to make a dessert that is local to this area.
0:21:28 > 0:21:29It's a lemon tiramisu,
0:21:29 > 0:21:33and it's a bit different from the classic one
0:21:33 > 0:21:37because we're using a custard made with water instead of milk
0:21:37 > 0:21:40and so it's a bit lighter than the other one.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44And we mix it with double cream.
0:21:44 > 0:21:49The first layer is the mix of our custard and the double cream.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52So, we put a little bit in the ring.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54- How much should I put in? - Just a little bit.
0:21:54 > 0:21:59Then we have the lady fingers, dipped very quickly in the syrup.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02The syrup is made of an infusion
0:22:02 > 0:22:06of lemon zest boiled in water and sugar
0:22:06 > 0:22:10and then we add, at the end, the limoncello liquor.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12And then we carry on with another layer.
0:22:12 > 0:22:15Can I eat your one? Or do I have to have this one?
0:22:15 > 0:22:18That's what our guests have to do. I'm not preparing anything for them.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21Now, we grate a little bit of our lemon zest,
0:22:21 > 0:22:23just to give the flavour.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27Only the yellow part of the zest, because the white is sour,
0:22:27 > 0:22:28it's too bitter, you know?
0:22:28 > 0:22:30And now, another layer of ladyfingers.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- And then more cream, yes.- OK?
0:22:33 > 0:22:38- That's all the layers.- Yes, some lemon, and then a bit of cinnamon.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- So, we put this in the fridge now? - Yes.
0:22:41 > 0:22:45After a couple of hours chilling, the tiramisu is ready.
0:22:45 > 0:22:50And, as they say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53Mm-hmm! That's absolutely gorgeous. And the lemon is beautiful in it.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- I will send you our lemons.- Thanks!
0:22:57 > 0:23:01And if you're looking for something simpler and sweeter, a bit like me,
0:23:01 > 0:23:03then I've found just the thing.
0:23:04 > 0:23:08You know, ever since I was a little boy, yes, I was once little,
0:23:08 > 0:23:11I always dream of working in an ice cream factory,
0:23:11 > 0:23:13and today, that dream is coming true.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18Italy is, of course, famous for its ice cream
0:23:18 > 0:23:23and gelato genius Mario can create ice cream in any flavour.
0:23:23 > 0:23:28Not just fruit and cream gelato, but we start making vegetables,
0:23:28 > 0:23:29salty and fish gelato.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32Fish, ice cream gelato?
0:23:32 > 0:23:37Some like tomato and basil, rosemary and olive oil, octopus gelato.
0:23:37 > 0:23:40I tell you this because it is possible making anything gelato.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43- Anything you like. - What are we going to make today?
0:23:43 > 0:23:47What we are making today is lemon sorbet, and it is coming like
0:23:47 > 0:23:50a cream gelato, but without any cream and any milk.
0:23:50 > 0:23:51It has a lemon is very special,
0:23:51 > 0:23:54- stronger the other lemon in the world.- That's zesty!
0:23:54 > 0:23:58- Yeah!- I just want to know if you like bitter or sweet?
0:23:58 > 0:24:00Um, let's go sweet today.
0:24:00 > 0:24:04- Sweet, OK, not a problem. You are a sweet man.- I am a sweet man!
0:24:04 > 0:24:07We put 300g of pure lemon juice.
0:24:07 > 0:24:12Here, we add this type of syrup, and 450g of fresh water.
0:24:12 > 0:24:17Now, we put the mix inside the gelato machine, we turn it on,
0:24:17 > 0:24:23and it just takes eight to ten minutes to make 10kg of gelato.
0:24:23 > 0:24:24That's a licence to print money.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27Yes. Come here. You need to take the gelato off the machine.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29You just need to put the spoon on the bottom here
0:24:29 > 0:24:32and we help the gelato to go in the basket because after,
0:24:32 > 0:24:34it's not gelato for you to eat.
0:24:34 > 0:24:36You've got the best job in the world.
0:24:36 > 0:24:38Apart from me, obviously.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40But, look, you're very skinny.
0:24:40 > 0:24:42I put on lots of weight.
0:24:42 > 0:24:44Oh, bless you, son, bless you!
0:24:44 > 0:24:48- That is a lot of gelato, Mario. - Yes.- Come to Daddy!
0:24:48 > 0:24:50- I just have one final question.- Yes?
0:24:50 > 0:24:52Is it spoon licking time?
0:24:52 > 0:24:54- Yes, is lick time.- Mmm!
0:24:54 > 0:24:56- Yes, it's good?- It's delicious.
0:24:56 > 0:24:58Because we have the best lemon.
0:24:58 > 0:25:00Yes, really sharp, really creamy, gorgeous.
0:25:00 > 0:25:03Thank you. Let's see your gelato. Good job!
0:25:03 > 0:25:04Thank you very much.
0:25:04 > 0:25:07Look at this. You come to the country that is the home
0:25:07 > 0:25:10of great ice cream and you get to make your own gelato.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14Now, THIS is a holiday!
0:25:17 > 0:25:19Yes, most of you come here for holidays,
0:25:19 > 0:25:22but more and more of you are coming here
0:25:22 > 0:25:24with something different in mind.
0:25:24 > 0:25:27# Come to me... #
0:25:29 > 0:25:32Lots of you told us this is a real romantic destination
0:25:32 > 0:25:35and a great place to consider tying the knot.
0:25:37 > 0:25:39This is a really popular place for weddings
0:25:39 > 0:25:41and loads of people come here to get married.
0:25:41 > 0:25:43It's a great spot for hanging out and watching the fashion.
0:25:43 > 0:25:46If you're from the UK or Ireland
0:25:46 > 0:25:48and looking for the Italian wedding of your dreams,
0:25:48 > 0:25:50you'll need to get a Nulla Osta,
0:25:50 > 0:25:53which shows you're free to get married.
0:25:53 > 0:25:56It's a relatively uncomplicated process.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59The course of true love can run smoothly, even in Italy!
0:26:06 > 0:26:10And where to stay in Sorrento? Here are three options.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15One of the most popular hotels here is the Bristol Hotel.
0:26:15 > 0:26:20It's large and modern with impressive dining rooms and restaurants
0:26:20 > 0:26:23with great views over the Bay of Naples.
0:26:23 > 0:26:27This is one hotel where we think it's definitely worth
0:26:27 > 0:26:29forking out for a room with a sea view.
0:26:30 > 0:26:35Seven nights half-board will cost from £839 per person.
0:26:35 > 0:26:39That's based on two sharing, and this price includes flights and transfers.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44If you're coming to Italy to get married,
0:26:44 > 0:26:46then a popular choice for honeymooning couples
0:26:46 > 0:26:50is the five-star boutique Hotel Capo La Gala.
0:26:50 > 0:26:52It overlooks the Bay of Naples.
0:26:52 > 0:26:56It's on the outskirts of Sorrento and built into the cliffs
0:26:56 > 0:26:58to ensure that no rooms are overlooked.
0:26:58 > 0:27:03And if you fancy a swim, then the sea's just outside your window.
0:27:05 > 0:27:06Seven nights bed and breakfast
0:27:06 > 0:27:09costs from £1,000 per person based on two sharing.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12This price includes flights and transfers.
0:27:17 > 0:27:20If you're looking for a no-frills option
0:27:20 > 0:27:22then we'd recommend the Hotel Astoria,
0:27:22 > 0:27:24which is right in the middle of Sorrento.
0:27:25 > 0:27:27The rooms are basic but clean,
0:27:27 > 0:27:30and their real beauty is in the fact that you can walk out the front door
0:27:30 > 0:27:34into the middle of all the action in town.
0:27:34 > 0:27:37Despite the fact that it's in such a central location
0:27:37 > 0:27:41the rooms are quiet, and we'd recommend asking for a room
0:27:41 > 0:27:42overlooking the hotel garden.
0:27:44 > 0:27:49It costs from £638 per person for seven nights bed and breakfast.
0:27:49 > 0:27:52This price includes flights and transfers.
0:27:54 > 0:27:57We booked our flights and hotels through Topflight.
0:27:57 > 0:27:59If you'd like any more information about our holidays
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0:28:07 > 0:28:09Joe, did you enjoy the holiday?
0:28:09 > 0:28:11I did, you know, the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento particularly, has
0:28:11 > 0:28:14one of the most enviable reputations in terms of a holiday destination,
0:28:14 > 0:28:18and everything you've heard about this place is absolutely true.
0:28:18 > 0:28:21One thing I would say is that this is more for couples or honeymooners,
0:28:21 > 0:28:24people who are more discerning and want more of a cultural holiday.
0:28:24 > 0:28:27- What about you?- I loved Ischia.
0:28:27 > 0:28:30I really think that the thermal baths were my favourite.
0:28:30 > 0:28:31Yeah, you've got to go and do the islands.
0:28:31 > 0:28:33See you next time on Getaways!