I'm planning a last minute trip to Rome and the AC area, as I haven't been to either places before (have been to Florence, Venice and Cinque Terre). I have 2 weeks- from Aug 28-Sept 10, and will be traveling on a tight budget, possibly staying at air B&Bs, monasteries etc . I thought I'd spend 1 week in Rome and the other week exploring and chilling a bit in the AC. (for a while I was considering hiking in the dolomites, but that would have taken more prep time). I am travelling solo- female 45, totally into being active, and love all aspects of travel. Not a big shopper, not into tourist traps, but being solo want to have the choice of being where the action is, or not, and checking out some night life too- especially live music and dancing (salsa, bachata or Kizomba). If this is not done in the AC, then no problem, I will chill with a book in the evenings! But if you could give me any advice on any or all of the following it would be great:
1) Where to stay in the AC?
I've read several posts here, but not sure what would be best for me- I would like to do some hiking (would be happy to hike all over), do a day trip to Pompei, and check out Positano, the pastry shop in Minori (sounds like a must!), and just wander and explore leisurely- some good long hikes would be great. Some time on the water. (I dont mind some bussing but dont want to spend all my time on a bus)
And some good dancing at night would be awesome- great to do when traveling solo with fellow salseros. From reading here, Sorrento, Salerno or Positano sound possible, and what about Amalfi?
2) Can I get out of Ravello late at night?
I booked a ticket to a concert there on Sept 4th which looks amazing- even though I don't know which town I will be staying in yet. I hear Ravello is a bit too quiet for my whole stay, and difficult for day trips elsewhere. So I need to find out if I have to book a place there for the night of the concert, which starts at 9 pm, or if I can travel back to another town at night- let's say Amalfi or Sorrento or Solerno? (Are there buses at that time of night? Are taxis costly?)
3) Did I mention dance? Maybe salsa, bachata and Kiz are just not big in Italy? but the amazing thing about dance is the ability to dance anywhere with anyone- a great way to spend an evening, meet people in a safe environment...I can't seem to find much online :( Rome and AC.