What are the best day trips to take from Positano, Italy?

I really enjoyed the South of Italy as a vacation spot when I lived in the North of Italy. Pompeii gets really warm really quickly as there are few shade trees there, so I would recommend going early in the day, and then going to Naples to see the museum of many objects, mosaics, and the like that have been recovered from Pompeii-that way it still stays on theme. In Amalfi, check out the Duomo and the small monk's rectory. They are both very beautiful and a contrast from one another. Also in Amalfi, there are many artisan crafts such as paper makers, and many will let you see their shop. Also go see how Lemocello is may-they let you try samples and there are many wonderful varietals. Capri is a short boat ride and a fun day trip where you can get custom made leather sandals that last forever that are made right in front of your eyes. Other than that, beware of theft in Naples-it's quite famous among Italian for that. Buona vacanza.

We were in Italy earlier this month and spent four days based in Salerno, at the southern end of the Amalfi Coast. We went to Pompeii one day (it was very interesting unf. the weather was horrible--cold and rainy), and another day we went to Paestum, which I really enjoyed. It's a UNESCO Heritage Site, with three ancient Greek temples located about 40 minutes south of Salerno. I think it's not on most tourist itineraries because it was hardly crowded at all. I've been to Naples before (not on this trip) and I really liked it, but it's quite overwhelming. I would suggest only planning to stay for a few hours, if you've never been before. I went to the church of San Gennaro, had an authentic Neopolitan pizza, and went to the Archaeological Museum, and that was all I could handle for one day! On a different day I also went to Campodimonte, where there is an art museum and a beautiful park overlooking the city. Other than that, the Amalfi Coast is beautiful in itself. We took a ferry from Salerno to Positano and spent a few hours there, had lunch, then took the ferry from Positano to Amalfi and spent a few hours there, and then took the bus back to Salerno. I wouldn't recommend the bus if you are easily carsick or afraid of heights--the road is REALLY curvy, narrow... though the views are gorgeous too. You could take little day trips to the different towns on the coast, or else just lounge on a beach all day drinking limoncello.... Buon viaggio!!