I still remember the time I first went to Capri. It was almost exactly 10 years ago and I was travelling around the Amalfi coast on a Sea Dream yacht, which had about 50 cabins, and excellent food and wine. We went to places I had only heard of before (Sorrento, Ravello, Positano), which were part of the Amalfi coast in the south of Italy.
The ship would sail at night (the destinations are actually quite near) and dock during the day, allowing passengers to visit each destination. I loved everywhere we went, but the highlight of the trip for me was Capri.
We rented one of Capri's famous taxis (a 1950s convertible) and drove in glorious sunshine to Anacapri, the higher part of the island, and to a seafood restaurant on a cliff. It had a Michelin star and the food was fabulous. After the third glass of limoncello, I remember thinking: "This is the life."
I forgot the name of the restaurant, but never forgot that all-too-brief visit to Capri. When my wife and I went to Capri last month, the magic of Capri overcame me again. Clear blue skies, an azure sea, jagged cliffs and eye-popping foliage everywhere it was pretty much as I remembered it.
As soon as we checked into the Jumeirah Capri Palace, I showed photographs of our seafood lunch from a decade ago to the staff. Did they recognise the restaurant? You bet they did. It is called II Riccio and it is actually run by the Capri Palace. They were only too happy to book us in for lunch the next day.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Staying well within range
Driving from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar in an XC40 Recharge at night means going against the odds but it's not dangerous
Forget demure, forget mindful
Women are expected to dress their age. But why should arbitrary numbers dictate anyone's choices? Wear what you want, when you want
Bubbling under, boiling over
The year's best food yet, from Bandra to Seoul, from old names and new, from starters to afters
The new spin doctors
Come for the hooping, stay for fire poi, dapostar, leviwand and more. India's newest subculture blends art and athletics, meditation and showmanship, public and private. And it looks great on the 'gram
Shall we put a label on this?
What is high fructose corn syrup? Is red dye good? Dieticians and nutritionists break down the confusing stuff we see on food labels
Pho heaven's sake, explore!
There's more to Vietnam than the Golden Bridge or Ha Long Bay. Discover limestone cliffs, rice terraces, and local foods that haven't made it to the 'gram
No. Wait. She did what?
These mean girls are self-centred, bratty, and can make your life hell. But they stole the show. Read on, loser. And tell us how it wasssss
Are you seeing spots too?
Jyoti Bhatt's serigraphs use traditional symbols in modern ways, creating art that is slyly clever and full of little stories
Leave us to our own devices
Instead of banning gadgets, restaurants should ban people that are actually disturbing the peace
Siam Siam, but different
The reason Indians feel instantly at home in Thailand is because their mix of Hindu and Buddhist traditions so closely mirrors our own, creating a comfort zone abroad
