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Lake Como,
Decoded
The guide I wish I had before my first trip to the lake.
A personal, practical and beautifully curated digital guide to choosing the right town, hotel, restaurants and experiences—without spending weeks piecing it together yourself. Immediate digital download, with an order email after purchase.
Launch offer: Save $10 through October 31.
Digital download available immediately after purchase. You’ll also receive an email to view your order. No physical product will be shipped.
Lake Como is not one destination—it is a collection of towns, and choosing the right base changes everything.
Lake Como, Decoded is the practical, personal guide I wish I had before my first visit: 22 pages of honest town and hotel guidance, ferry-smart itineraries, villa and dining recommendations, and the details that make the lake feel effortless.
Inside the guide:
• How to choose among Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, Tremezzo, Como and beyond
• A flexible four-day itinerary, boat-day route, villa cheat sheet and rain plan
• Luxury, boutique and smart-value hotel shortlists
• Dining, photography, ferry, transfer and packing guidance
• A live 77-pin Google Map across six layers, plus a sortable directory
Best for first-time visitors, couples, honeymooners and anyone who wants the romance without the logistical guesswork.
Digital download for personal use. Hours, rates, schedules and availability change; verify current details before travel.
INSIDE THE GUIDE
Lake Como, decoded.
The advice and recommendations I share with my own travelers—organized into one beautiful, practical resource.
01 — WHERE TO STAY
Choose the right base.
How Lake Como’s towns and shores actually differ.
04 — GETTING AROUND
Move with ease
Ferry, boat and transportation guidance made simple.
02 — HOTELS
Find your hotel
Curated stays matched to different travel styles.
05 — DAY-BY-DAY
Build better days
Thoughtful inspiration with a realistic pace.
03 — DINING
Book the right tables
Restaurants, aperitivo spots and special-occasion favorites.
06 — BEFORE YOU GO
Know before you go
Personal notes and practical details that are easy to miss.
The Amalfi Coast · Digital guide + map
The Amalfi Coast,
Well Planned
Choose your base. Find your hotel.
Leave room for a day at sea.
Five girlfriends, five nights in Sorrento—and a boat day I still think about. This guide brings my experience together with the decisions that make an Amalfi trip work: where to stay, how to get around, and what deserves your time and money.
50 pages of town comparisons, hotel guidance, realistic itineraries, and Capri + Ischia advice. Includes a curated desktop map and a phone-friendly Places PDF with 51 locations.
Explore the Amalfi guide — $29
Where to stay, how to get around & what’s actually worth it.
The hotel looks beautiful. But how far is it from dinner? Can you get to the ferry with your luggage? And will the itinerary you saved leave any time to enjoy the coast?
The Amalfi Coast, Well Planned helps you connect those decisions before you book. Choose a base that suits your trip, understand what staying at each hotel actually means, and build days you’ll enjoy being in.
WHAT’S INSIDE
• Base comparisons: Positano, Praiano, Ravello, Amalfi, Sorrento and quieter coastal options, with honest tradeoffs.
• A 15-hotel edit: who each property suits, location realities and room considerations.
• Practical transport: arrivals, ferries, drivers, buses, luggage and stairs.
• Four-, five- and seven-night frameworks with breathing room.
• Boat days, beach clubs, restaurants, Capri and Ischia: what to prioritize and what to leave for another trip.
• A shared Google map with 51 curated places in eight layers, planning notes and guide-page references.
You receive one 50-page PDF with clickable contents, a Google map link and QR code, hotel and town comparisons, realistic itineraries, and practical planning guidance. Digital download; no physical item is shipped.
A NOTE FROM STEPHANIE
I spent five nights in Sorrento with four girlfriends. We flew into Naples, booked a private driver to Sorrento, and used it as our base for the whole trip. Seeing the coast by boat was my favorite experience—and the day I would make room for again.
That trip is part of this guide, but it isn’t the only way to do Amalfi. The right plan depends on what you want from it. This guide helps you work that out before the bookings lock you in.
BEFORE YOU BUY
The free itinerary gives you one sample trip. This paid guide helps you choose your own base, hotel, transport and pace.
Personal experiences are identified; the wider hotel and activity edit is researched. I have not stayed at every hotel or tried every experience.
Accommodation, transport, activities and personalized planning are purchased separately. Some activity links are affiliate links; I may earn a commission if you book through them.
Save the guide PDF to your phone before you travel. Open the shared Google map from the guide’s link or QR code. Internet is needed for the map and external links. This is the September 2026 edition; confirm seasonal schedules, prices and availability for your dates.
Questions or hotel-booking help? marie@lavie-marie.com
Mallorca · Digital guide + map
Mallorca,
By Design
Where to splurge—and where you don’t have to.
Choose your base, find your hotel, and plan island days that make sense. A considered guide to beautiful stays, good meals and beach time, with practical advice on splitting your stay and getting around.
44 pages, 16 hotels, and four- to ten-night planning frameworks. Includes a linked Google Map with 56 places and a phone-ready QR code.
Explore Mallorca, By Design →
Where to splurge—and where you don’t have to.
You’ve saved the beaches, hotels and restaurants. Now make them work as one trip. Mallorca, By Design helps you choose your base, decide whether to split your stay, and plan island days that make sense on the ground.
Inside the 44-page guide
Clear comparisons of Palma, the Tramuntana, the southeast, north and northeast
16 considered hotels, from four-star and boutique stays to bigger splurges
Practical guidance on beaches, restaurants, boats, driving and reservations
Four-, five-, seven- and ten-night planning frameworks
A linked Google Map with 56 places, a QR code and clickable navigation
My past Palma stay, Nikki Beach visit and evenings exploring the city sit alongside clearly identified researched recommendations.
Best for couples and friends planning a first Mallorca trip around beautiful hotels, good meals and beach time. An adaptable planning guide, not a personalized itinerary.
$24 through October 31, 2026 (Chicago time); $29 from November 1.
Digital PDF and linked map. No physical item is shipped. September 2026 edition, with October hotel-policy updates. Confirm current operations before booking.