LA DOLCE VITA

Italy’s most luxurious getaway has played host to everyone from Roman emperors to Kylie Jenner

- Keith Gordon

For all of the luxuries of Monte Carlo, the extravagance of Macau or the lifestyle of Miami, perhaps there is nowhere on the planet that has been a draw for the rich and powerful for as long as the island of Capri in Italy.

Located on the Bay of Naples, Capri has had a magnetic pull for millennia. From the ancient Greeks to Augustus, the first Roman emperor, the island has been a haven and idyllic escape throughout history, one which still draws visitors from around the globe for its unmatched beauty, luxury and romanticism. It also offers a rare combination of modern amenities on par with those found anywhere in Europe, with the antiquities, ruins and historical narrative sure to intrigue curious visitors to the island.

Of course, being Italian, the island has a world-class culinary scene, but there are plenty of extraordinary experiences to be had between these sumptuous meals. In fact, there’s something for every kind of luxury traveler on this idyllic island.

Perhaps the most iconic of Capri’s attractions is the world-renowned Blue Grotto. Most of the island of Capri is framed by steep cliffs rising from the ocean, pocketed with caves and grottos carved by centuries of ocean waves, but none are as jaw-dropping as the Grotta Azzurra. Named for the glowing blue water inside the grotto, the result of refracted sunlight within the cave being reflected off the white sand seafloor, the grotto is Capri’s most popular tourist destination, and thus can be quite crowded.