Capri has been a holiday island since ancient times. Roman emperors used to spend their summers in Capri, while some, like Tiberius, could never bear to leave it and governed the vast Empire from right here.

Capri has it all. Only some few nautical miles from the port of Naples, the island is endowed with a mild climate and year round floral lushness, natural wonders like the romantic and awe-inspiring Blue Grotto, joyful beaches, hospitable people, delectable seafood, and an entertaining mix of eye-candy resort-architecture that encompasses the art of all the many Mediterranean nations who possessed it in turn throughout history.

A respite on Capri is so blissful and addictive that some visitors never leave, and, like Tiberius, rule their worlds from villas on the hills and the sea sides of this little island. Artists are especially drawn to its attributes, and form the core of a resident ex-pat community that adds to its sophistication. Travelers must absolutely add Capri to their list of must-see destinations, but they should be aware that this not just a vacation, it could well be a homecoming.