Historic Hotel Caruso Belvedere is perched 1197 feet above the sea in the picturesque town of Ravello on the Amalfi coast. As French poet Andre Gide once said, Ravello is "nearer to the sky than to the shore" and the idyllic landscape is famous for inspiring visiting legends including Richard Wagner, William Turner, Miró, D.H.Lawrence, Tennessee Williams, and Greta Garbo.

The town's outdoor trattorias and charming main square are all built for lingering.

And so is the hotel, which was once a palace dating back to the 11th century. Today it's an Orient-Express hotel with five acres of gardens, an indulgent spa, and a heated infinity pool among its modern charms.