Le Sirenuse Hotel clings romantically to the steep slopes on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea that are so typical of the southern Italian village of Positano.

Le Sirenuse is owned by the Sersale family, whose timelessly elegant sense of style and hospitality are reflected in the establishment’s decor of yellow and white. There’s also a touch of blue, and green vines adding a homely feel.

Among the many pleasures of a stay at Le Sirenuse are spa treatments with natural essential oils, or an afternoon excursion on the hotel’s own boat, the Sant’Antonio.

Many guests choose an indulgence of fresh oysters washed down with champagne, and you could not imagine a more romantic location for dinner than the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, La Sponda. The venue’s lighting is provided by 400 candles and the spectacular views of the Amalfi Coast are beautiful diversions from the exceptional menu and wine list.

The region itself offers an abundance of diversions. A day’s exploration at the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii is best accompanied by a recovery session in the hotel’s whirlpool tub.

Ask for room 68 and take the time to sit outdoors on your private balcony, letting the twinkling lights along the coast slowly erase the worries from your mind. At Le Sirenuse, the service is exceptional, the food is delectable, the vistas breathtaking and the atmosphere is as gently effervescent as the champagne brimming from your flute.