Hotel Santa Caterina: One of the World's Most Glamorous Destinations

When it comes to fine hotels near the posh seaside town of Amalfi, Italy, none have a better history and pedigree than the Hotel Santa Caterina. For over a century, it's been one of the world's most glamorous destinations---small wonder it's a Luxist Award nominee in the Best International Summer Vacation category.

The Hotel Santa Caterina has always been a family affair. The resort was founded in 1880 by Giuseppe Gambardella and redesigned by his son, Crescenzo, in 1904. Crescenzo's daughters currently run the 66-room establishment with the help of their own children. With a seawater swimming pool, gym, decks and an open-air restaurant, the modern edition of the resort offers just about every amenity a guest could want.

Somewhere between the time of Giuseppe and the era of his grandchildren, the Amalfi coast became a celebrity mecca, immortalized in song by the likes of Beyoncé and Jay-Z and actively frequented by dozens more. The stars come for the beauty of the sea and the charm of the town of Amalfi itself, which boasts a bevy of medieval architecture including St. Andrew's cathedral and the Chiosto del Paradiso, an elegant burial ground that now serves as a museum.

A room at the Santa Caterina---with its breathtaking views of Amalfi---will set you back at least 400 Euros per night, and more than 1,200 per night for one of the larger suites. But for a whiff of the salty sea air as the light of Amalfi twinkle in the distance, it's hard to feel you didn't get your money's worth.

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