Luxury Villas Capri

It's one of the glitziest islands in the Mediterranean! A jet-setter's international paradise since the 1950's, Capri has attracted everyone from the German Krupp dynasty to Ernest Hemingway, Liz & Richard, Italian tycoon Agnelli, Tom Cruise and - most famous - Jackie O. who introduced the fashion for Capri pants to the world, at the same time asserting the uniform of Mediterranean summer holidays - white pants, black t-shirt, and maxi glasses. And typically, where celebrities can be found so can luxury boutiques, restaurants, and hotels. But that's not what makes Capri so special.

Capri is located 19 miles off the Italian coast and is made of limestone, with giant cliffs and two mountains, Mount Tiberio and Mount Solaro, all towering over a very blue stretch of sea. The geology serves up both interesting rock formations and natural grottos, the most famous being the Blue Grotto. On the manmade front, the white-washed houses and gardens, where lemon trees often dominate, cling to cliffsides, and bougainvillea and other lush flowers bloom and grow as if wild. Capri town is a luxury shopper's paradise, where you'll find Italian brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Prada, Pucci, Tod's, Versace and Valentino...
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