Monday, September 18, 2023

Carhusian Perfume of Capri Italy Amalfi

The ISLE of CAPRI

CARTHUSIAN PERFUME & COLOGNE





Legend has it that in 1380 the father prior of the Carthusian Monastery of St. Giacomo was taken unaware by the news of the arrival in Capri of Queen Giovanna d’Angiò and so made a flower arrangement with the most beautiful flowers of the island. The water was not changed for three days and, when the flowers were thrown away, the prior noticed that the water had acquired a fragrance unknown to him. He went to the father alchemist who traced the origin of this scent back to the “Garofilum silvestre caprese”. That water became the first perfume of Capri.

History, on the other hand, relates that in 1948 the prior of the Monastery discovered the old formulas of the perfumes and, with by permission from the Pope, revealed them to a chemist from Turin, who created the smallest laboratory in the world and called it “Carthusia”, i.e. Certosa.

The tradition is now being continued and the limited production means being able to use the same methods as the Carthusian monks. All the preparations are made from genuine products of high quality and even the end product is handwrapped. The essence derived from rosemary picked on Monte Solaro is used in men’s products, while the essence of the Capri wild carnation is used in women’s fragrances.





FIORE di CAPRI

CARTHUSIAN PERFUM



FIORI di CAPRI

The refinement of the floral notes of lily of the valley and wild carnation combined with the mysterious charm of amber, sandalwood, ylang-ylang and oak.




CARTHUSIAN PARUM di CAPRI

A'MARRE Eau de PARFUM




  • Carthusia's A'mmare Eau de Parfum is sunny, bright, and aromatic. Inspired by a lush, flowery, colorful garden where vegetation and water features draw a fragrant perimeter, rich in details that symbolize, as a whole, life and harmony.

  • Imagine an authentic, almost secret garden opens up among the alleys of Capri and intertwines under the veil of the waves, bringing to shore coral branches and vegetable compositions, together with shells and unexpected explosions of a natural heritage highlighted by a sunny day. A lush, flowery, colorful garden where vegetation and water features draw a fragrant perimeter rich in details that symbolize, as a whole, life and harmony. These are the inspirations behind Carthusia's A’mmare.

  • Bergamot, sunny and bright, meets Rosemary, aromatic and occasionally pungent. Salt is on the skin, crystallized. A plunge is refreshing, leaving room for what is new. Mint Leaves, green tender smoothness. Hidden energy. Now the vision is fulfilled, the horizon complete. Cedarwood and Guaiac, a precious forest, protect Patchouli and Musk, incoming gifts from faraway lands. The magic of the tale is complete, all around.
  • Fragrance Pyramid Top: Bergamot, Salt Crystals, Rosemary Middle: Water Accord, Mint Leaves Base: Cedar Wood, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Musk

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CARTHUSIAN PERFUMI di CAPRI

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SANTA MARIA NOVELLA

FIRENZE




SANTA MARIA NOVELLA PARFUM L'IRIS


  • “L’Iris” is the first Eau de Parfum created by Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella after more than 800 years of activity. At the base of the olfactory construction lies the iris butter (“concreta d’iris”) extracted from the flower’s rhizomes: extremely precious, they need 6 years of maturation.

  • The most elegant raw material among poudré ingredients, it is combined with bright top notes such as neroli, timur pepper and galbanum, and proceeds in a flowery heart made by geranium, jasmine sambach and magnolia champaca. Finally, it arrives at the base, where a classic florentine origin iris unveils Florence itself through a balanced olfactory discovery.








SANTA MARIA NOVELLA

MAGNOLIA PARFUM







SANTA MARIA NOVELLA

SAPONE al MELOGRANO

The WORLDS MOST LUXURIOUS SOAP







SANDALWOOD COLOGNE For MEN

  • It is not only used for fragrance but also for pieces of furniture in which ceremonial robes and brides' trousseaus are placed and from which they absorb the wood's exotic perfume. It is also burned in thin sticks to scent a room.

  • An oriental, woody and persistent perfume usually thought of as a man's fragrance but often worn by women as well.

  • Notes: Rose, Red Thyme, Sandalwood.








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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Leoni al Sole Positano

 



POSITANO

VINTAGE Photo 1950s



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Filmed in POSITANO 1960




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NEAPOLITAN GIGILOS in POSITANO

1960

LIONI al SOLE



Leoni al sole is a 1961 Italian comedy drama film. It is the directorial debut of Vittorio Caprioli.

In 2008, the film was included on the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage’s 100 Italian films to be saved, a list of 100 films that "have changed the collective memory of the country between 1942 and 1978."

In 2008, it was restored and shown as part of the retrospective "Questi fantasmi: Cinema italiano ritrovato" at the 65th Venice International Film Festival.






POSITANO


In the 1950s, the epic “Dolce Vita” years, Positano went from being a quiet getaway to the chosen destination of the international jet set. The big change became obvious when important personalities from the world of entertainment such as Vittorio de Sica, Richard Burton and Liz Taylor, Franco Zeffirelli, Sir Laurence Olivier, Alberto Sordi amongst others, made Positano into a rival hotspot to contend with places such as Portofino and St Tropez.

The hotel looks very different today to how it looked post-war both in services offered and size, to cater for modern holidaymakers.





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Positano The Amalfi Coast

1960






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In The KITCHEN

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Monday, August 14, 2023

The HOTEL GUY POSITANO AMALFI COAST - ITALY

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CAPRI SORRENTO NAPLES & The WORLD


POSITANO



Le SIRENUSE

OUR FAVORITE LUXURY HOTEL

POSITANO





Le SIRENUSE

The POOL & a MILLION DOLLAR VIEW






Le SIRENUSE

BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED ROOMS







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GORGEOUS VIEWS EVERYWHERE 



HOTEL Le SIRENUSE  ... Via Cristofo 30, POSITANO, Italy




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Positano Amalfi Coast





HOTEL iL San PEITRO




IL San PIETRO

POSITANO

"CHECK OUT The VIEW"





IL San PEITRO




IL San PIETRO di POSITANO

Located close to Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Il San Pietro di Positano provides a free breakfast buffet, a marina, and a beach bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a sports massage, a manicure/pedicure, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and ocean views at the two onsite restaurants. Pilates classes and yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include kayaking and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace.


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VILLA FRANCA ... POSITANO




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The POOL




HOTEL VILLA FRANCA

POSITANO



Hotel Villa Franca


5-star luxury hotel in the historical district

At Hotel Villa Franca, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage. The onsite Mediterranean cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Li Galli Gourmet, features ocean views and al fresco dining. In addition to an art gallery on site and designer stores on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.




 

ONE of POSITANO'S MOST BEAUTIFUL HOTELS



VILLA TREVILLE

POSITANO

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One of The GORGEOUS PUBLIC ROOMS

VILLE TREVILLE is One of POSITANO'S

MOST BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED HOTELS





Villa Treville


Hotel located in Arienzo
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a garden at Villa Treville. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial. 

Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.








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"RELAX"




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CASA ALBERTINA  ... Positano

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Look at This View ??? !!!!

How'd You like to Have Your Breakfast Here ?

One of Our ALL-TIME FAVORITES CASA  ALBERTINA

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Casa Albertina

LUXYURY For LESS

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Beautifully Appointed Rooms 

Casa Albertina is a wonderful 1st Class little family run Hotel that is perfectly situated so you get a nice view of the town from just a little way up, yet a short easy teen minute walk to the Beach and Center of Positano. 

I first discovered Casa Albertina  way back in 1986 and had 3 glorious days staying there. The son Lorenzo gave me a special rate, seeing I was a young man (22) and probably didn't have much cash. This hotel is beautifully appointed and the entire staff provides the most friendly service. Casa Albertina is an Absolute Gem.

Note : The first time I stayed at CASA ALBERTINA was the Summer of 1986. The owners sone Lorenzo gave me a special rate of $79 a night, and I had an absolutely wonderful time. The next year when I came back, the price had gone up to $119 a night. When I checked the prices in May of 2018, the rate was $279 a night, and actually a reasonable rate for the quality of this hotel, which is not super deluxe, but does make it in to the luxury category of hotels.

CASA ALBERTINA ... Via Tavolozza 3  ... POSITANO , ITALY  ... Reserve a Room .

 

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Me at Casa Albertina

Breakfast with Nicoletta

Summer 1986


BUCA di BACCO .... Positano,


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View From a Room

Info & Reservations


One of POSITANO'S BEST & Most POPULAR RESTAURANTS



RISTORANTE BUCA di BACCO

One of The BEST in TOWN - Right at Your HOTEL

Say "HEELO" to CHEF ANDREA - POSITANO'S FAVORITE CHEF





GREAT VIEWS FroM BUCCA di BACO

"We JUST LOVE THIS PLACE" !

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HOTEL BUCA di BACCO

HOTEL BUCA di BACC  ... Via Rama Teglia 4 ... Positano, Italy ...  tel. 39 081 1892 2289 Click Here to Book a Room at Buca di Bacco






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Le SIRENUSE

IT'S THE LAP of LUXURY !

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View From Terrace Bar at Le Sirenuse

Le SIRENUSE HOTEL ... Via C. Colombo 30 , Positano, Italy .. tel. 39 0862 060556  Click Here to Book a Room at Le SIRENUSE HOTEL 








IL San PIETRO

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View from the SANPIETRO

One of The Worlds Most Renowned Hotels

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HOTEL ART PASTEA

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View from the Terrazzo at Hotel Art Pastea

POSITANO


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Lounge at HOTEL ART PASITEA

Free Wifi, Free Breakfast, Beautiful Views, affordable Prices ...

HOTEL ART PASITEA  .... Via Pasitea   207, Positano, Italy 

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VILLA YIARA

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Villa Yiara

Positano, Italy


Gorgeous views from your own private terrace at Villa Yiara Residence, Positano. Featuring a sea-view terrace in each room, Residence Villa Yiara is an adult-only property housed in an 18th-century building. Overlooking the bay of Positano. It offers air-conditioned accommodations 2,650 feet from the beach.

With white and yellow décor, all rooms at the Villa Yiara residence have free WiFi. Each includes a private bathroom with a shower. Some also feature a spa bath.

In this lively area of Positano, guests can find restaurants and cafés within walking distance. A 20-minute drive away, the port of Sorrento offers direct links to Ischia and Capri islands.


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A typical Room

Villa Yiara

Villa Yiara Residence .. Pasitea 294, Positano ...  Info and Bookings


HOTEL DIMORA FORNILLO

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View from the Terrazzo at Hotel Dimora Fornillo

POSITANO


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A Room with a VIEW

Hotel Dimora Fornillo


HOTEL DIMORA FORNILLO ... Via Fornillo 27 , POSITANO

About 200 Steps up to the Hotel from the Beach and Center of town. AC Free Wifi ... Free BREAKFAST    Reserve a Room


VILLA MARIA ANTONIETTA

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View From VILLA MARIA ANTONIETTA

If You're on a Budget, Villa Maria Antonietta is on of The Best Options in Town ...

Posiitano has to be one of the hardest place in the World to find a hotel room, and in the Budget Category, almost but not Impossible. Villa Maria Antonietta is one of your best options if you want to pay less than $150 US Dollars a night. It's almost impossible finding a room here in the high season (April to Mid October).  You have a much better chance getting a room here in the off-season when you can get a room for about $96 a night (US Dollars).

I first stayed here in the Summer of 1985, and was recommended this place by the late Poet RENE RICARD. At the time I paid $40 a night, so considering the way things have skyrocketed here in Positano, that you can get a room for about double the price in 2018, that's pretty reasonable.

The accommodations are basic, but most important, they are clean, the location is Fantastic, you are in Positano and it's relatively Cheap.

If you want to stay in in Summer, Book Far in Advance !!!

Just 1,900 Feet from the Main Beach and Marina to catch Boats (Ferries) coming and going to Positano. 

VILLA MARIA ANTONIETTA ... Via C. Colombo 41 , POSITANO , ITALY 



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HOTEL PALAZZO MURAT

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See The Beautiful Rooms available at The Palazzo Murat

POSITANO

The Palazzo Murat is one of our favorite hotels in town. This 18th century, L-shaped palazzo was once home to Joachim Murat, king of Naples and brother-in-law to Napoleon, and there is an air of grandeur (but not pomposity) about the place, especially in the vaulted public rooms with their antiques and fine paintings. An elegant wrought-iron gateway leads into the enticing arched courtyard, dripping with bougainvillea and shaded by big white umbrellas. Via Dei MULINI  23 .. Positano, Italy ...  Click Here for more Info on The Hotel Murat


HOTEL CONCA D' ORO

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Hotel Conca D' Oro

Positano

Reservations


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View From Balcony

HOTEL CONCA D' ORO

POSITANO

Afforadable with Average Room Rate of $145 a Night US Dollars

150 Steps Up, about a 15 Minute Walk to The Main Beach

HOTEL CONCA D' ORO  .... Via Boscariello 16 ,   POSITANO , ITALY   Info & Reservations



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TERRAZZO of The HOTEL POSA POSA

And The BEST DEAL in TOWN !


When it comes to hotels in Positano and Prices, the Hotel Posa Posa is without question, thee # 1 “BEST Deal in TOWN,” Bar None. For average room rates of about $135 a night, combined with the elegance and appoints of this lovely little hotel, you are not going to find a better deal than this, anywhere in Positano. It’s quite astonishing that in comparison to the high prices of hotel rooms in Positano, that what you get at Posa Posa doesn’t cost a whole lot more.

Hotel Posa Posa has just about everything you want in a hotel, it’s elegant, has great service, lovely rooms, a terrace with a gorgeous view of Positano, and a pool to boot. The only thing the place is missing is its closeness to the beach and center of town, which for some will not matter at all, while others it might be a factor. For those who love to walk, it’s a nice walk down from Posa Possa to the beaches and center of town, and many guests do this, but take one of the little town buses when going back to the hotel.


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Breakfast and Rlexation on The Terrazzo is The Way to Go

 Hotel Posa Posa has a very nice restaurant that serves wonderful regional Italian Food, and this is the place where you will start your day with a nice complementary Breakfast, as you overlook the beautiful town of Positano on the hotel’s terrace. It’s quite the lovely sight and a perfect way to start your day.


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TIPS on GETTING a ROOM in POSITANO and The AMALFI COAST

Number 1, is if you have decided and know you are going to Positano, Book  room as "SOON" as you possibly can. Hotel Rooms are in HIGH DEMAND in POSITANO and are Booked Months in Advance, so if you don't want to get shut out of the most desirable hotels, book your hotel as far in advance as you can.

Positano has to be without question one of the hardest places in the World for the Budget minded to get a hotel room. There are not many options, as most hotels, the prices are astronomical priced. Seriously! This being said, it's not impossible and there are some options available.

We have Compiled a List of Several Affordable (Cheapest Hotel Rooms in POSITANO) Options for the Budget Minded. It wasn't easy, but we did it.

It goes without saying that's it's markedly more difficult to find a reasonably priced room here during the high season which runs from mid April to mid September, with mid May to the first week of September being super busy.

This all being said, if it's possible for you to go in October or April, these two months might be your best possible option. If you have plenty of cash and can afford to pay $300 or more a night for a hotel room, then you won't have as much as a problem.

The other alternative to see Positano if you want to go during the High Season, is to stay in another town like, Praiano right next door to Positano, or Minori, Sorrento or other town near by, and take a bus or Boat to visit POSITANO have a nice lunch and do some sightseeing.


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SANTA ROSA MONASTERO HOTEL

CONCA DEI MARINI

A Top Pick of HONEYMOON COUPLES


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Santa Rosa Monastero Hotel


This luxurious adult-only hotel is perched on a cliff with panoramic views of the Gulf of Salerno. A former monastery, it maintains the original style, and offers a garden with swimming pool and a free spa. A free shuttle to Amalfi is available.

Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa offers elegant, refined rooms with views of the sea. All accommodations comes with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV.

The spa of Monastero Santa Rosa is complete with tepidarium, Turkish bath and whirlpool bath, all with free entry. Massages and beauty treatments, using Santa Maria Novella products, are also available.

Breakfast includes traditional Neapolitan pastries such as Sfogliatelle Santa Rosa, and also savory food. The gourmet restaurant serves local and national cuisine.

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