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Treat yourself to the best pizza in Italy
You are in Campania, after all, the region known for making the finest pies in the Boot. Instead of heading into Naples, which can raise even the most seasoned traveler’s blood pressure, make the pilgrimage to Pepe in Grani in the town of Caiazzo. One of the most inspired of all the Campanian pizzerias for offering the classics but with specialties all its own — try the La Scarpetta, layered with grana, buffalo mozzarella, and sauce made from three different types of tomatoes — the restaurant has been on the list for the best pizza in the world for years. (Yes, such a list exists, and yes, locals treat it like the Bible.) If you don’t feel like making the drive, Sorrento’s own Da Franco (Corso Italia 265; 39-0818772066) is also a knockout, with tasty, well-priced Neapolitan-style pies, cold beer, and a cool local vibe.

Stretch those sea legs on a breathtaking hike
Most people think of the pleasures of the Mediterranean in this part of the world, but Sorrento is also blessed with one of the most beautiful national parks in Italy. Monti Lattari, which extends from Naples to Salerno and covers most of the Sorrento peninsula, includes the six-mile Sentiero degli Dei, or Trail of the Gods, which offers jaw-dropping views of the sea and villages lining the coast. The path starts at Bomerano, a hamlet of Agerola, or on the coast at Praiano, and ends in Positano, which can be hiked leisurely in about five to six hours including stops at places like the Convent of San Domenico with its spectacular bird’s eye view. Stellar local outfitter Scala and Trekking can show you the way.

Create your Italian look
While you may glimpse some of the bigger brand names in town, Sorrento’s still full of one-off shops and Italian labels with small edited collections. Among the musts: some sexy underpinnings from Intimissimi (Corso Italia 198A; 39-081-807-3457), sold at a fraction of the price as in the States; buttery soft cashmere from Falconeri (Corso Italia 124; 39-081-877-4812), perfect for cooler nights on board; chic overnight bags and linens at Casaross (Piazza San Antonino 7/8; 081-807-5684); and lotions and potions galore from Capri’s Carthusia (Corso Italia 117), which make great gifts for loved ones back home. For the truly retail obsessed, head to Positano’s Le Sirenuse Emporium (Via Cristoforo Colombo 103/105; 39-089-812-2026), the lovingly curated shop attached to the legendary hotel. Among the temptations: gorgeous tableware, handwoven caftans, and flowy silk dresses.