Even though it is an over used phrase, it truly was the "Trip of a Lifetime.
The trip was well planned, super well organized, and featured a terrific array of activities.
Between Jason, Kelly, and Ana, every activity was executed extremely well with transportation and other logistics always ready on time.
As for highlights of the trip, there are so many to mention. The boat day to Positano was fabulous, but so were the sea days to Ischia, Procida, and Capri. Also the tours of the Pompeii ruins and the Castello Aragonese were interesting, informative, and left me with a sense of awe at what life was like many centuries ago.
The food everywhere we went was plentiful and delicious. As was the wine and other drinks. Standouts to me were La Tagliata, the Barbaro home, La Vela, and Meating. But the meals and drinks at the Lemon Experience, Ristorante Matti, and Paranza were also very special. And the pizza making class was a great time for the entire group.
I can't say enough about the hotels - Reginna Palace and Antiche Mura. Great views, excellent accommodations and friendly staff made the stay very enjoyable.
The group we traveled with became almost like a close knit family over the course of the trip. With only 20 people, it was small enough to meet and socialize with everyone while being large enough to create a party-like atmosphere nearly everywhere we went.
I took countless photos and movies and they will serve to remind me of the wonderful time we had, but no matter how good the photos are, they do not do justice to the actual experience!
Thank you Jason, Kelly and Ana! You knocked it out of the park!