Cooking Under a Golden Sunset

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Priano, Amalfi, Italy. Everyone at the Tramonto d' Oro hotel was professional, friendly and welcoming. They went out of their way to ensure we were properly treated. The cooking class was exceptional. We only had time for the three-night class but still got a lot out of the experience. We can now feel confident in making Sicilian type pizzas, pastas, cakes and cookies. The two different chefs we worked with in their immaculate and well equipped kitchen (complete with a window that looked out on the ocean) were excellent their lack of English and our total lack of Italian was more than made up for by Irina, one of their front desk staff who worked with us to translate to ensure we knew what the chefs wanted us to do. ... The cooking class area was large and well equipped. Mamma, the owner of the hotel, personally dropped in on each class. The hotel also arranged great morning excursions to Ravello and Amalfi one day and boat trips to the Blue Grotto and Positano on the second day. Both trips were very educational and interesting. Our guide to Ravello and Amalfi was particularly well qualified and entertaining. The one thing that your ad did not do was adequately describe the beauty and comfort of the hotel and rooms. Each room had adequate space for luggage, comfortable beds, clean bathrooms and a beautiful balcony with an unmatchable, spectacular view of the sea. We would recommend the trip to anyone. Best regards, Paul T., NC

I did enjoy the cooking classes very much. I would have liked to have been able to do the measuring of ingredients along with making the various dishes. Our hotel and staff were exceptional and treated us very well. I would recommend this trip to others. I thought Ivana, the woman who translated for us and coordinated everything, was wonderful. Beverly E., PA

The experience exceeded all of our expectations. The hotel was beautiful, the staff were amazing, and the cooking classes unbelievably fun. We were astonished by the tours of the area and the care the hotel took to make sure we had a wonderful experience. We can't wait to return. Michele S., VA

The program was great.... Ivana at the hotel was a perfect host, she solved all of our minor problems and petitions, the chefs were very good and patient with us, the owner of the hotel (Signora Teresa) and her daughter Carmela were as good as it gets, the hotel staff at the kitchen was very helpful and the company: Robin and Nan couldn't have been better. The program combines the cooking experience with the tourist attractions. I appreciate Karen's efforts in getting me into a program in such short notice, Robyn was great with the admin stuff and Tramonto D'Oro was superb. A little bit more cooking would have been good. Praiano is one of the most beautiful places if ever been to in my life. Visiting, cooking, touring the place and getting to know the people of the locality was one of the highlights of my six week trip. Laura B., Mexico

Myself, my daughter and daughter-in-law attended this course. The Hotel staff were very obliging and the hotel magnificent and we all thoroughly enjoyed the cooking classes. We couldn't fault anything and would say this was one of the highlights of our four week trip around Europe. Diane F., Melbourne, Australia