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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorrento was kind of a let down for me, but that might have just been because we went there after Positano, which is just so pretty. Based on that, I'd go with the Amalfi coast over Sorrento.[/quote]

OP here - I appreciate this and guess I am confused as I thought I could use Sorrento as a cute base town for visiting various Amalfi Coast towns (and Pompeii), versus hopping to a different hotel/lodging a few times over a few days. I think I read there is a ferry from Sorrento to Positano and Capri. What do you think of that idea? [/quote]

We used Sorrento as a base town.  It’s not as charming a Positano, but definitely an easier choice if you want to explore and a better choice for teens.  Positano is incredibly charming, but tiny and your kids are likely to get bored there after half a day (mine did).  It’s also a farther trek to Pompeii, which was one of the highlights for my teens.  Definitely do a day trip to Capri. We liked Capri more than any of the towns on the Amalfi Coast (but it would not be convenient for exploring).

Also, I think you’re smart to skip Florence.  I’ve been many times and didn’t really fall in love with it until my 40s.  I have one teen who loved the Renaissance art, but I think he’s an anomaly (and even he didn’t want to spend more than a hour viewing it).  Other than the art, he didn’t particularly love Florence nor did my other teen.[/quote]

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