Sorrento, Italy is ‘the best place on earth’

Sorrento is a terrific base to explore the likes of Pompeii and the Isle of Capri, says Tony Clayton-Lea.

It’s one of those winding, snaking uphill drives from Naples airport along the coast to the small town of Sorrento.

Our taxi driver is telling us that we’re part of the first wave of tourists to the town, and that he’s looking forward to making some money by the end of the summer season.