Travelers planning an extended stay should consider renting a family-owned villa. Many of the ones from Sorrento Portsea have striking interiors, p

The collection fo six high-design apartments opened in September 2010; rooms have boldly colored silk Italian throws, Missoni bathrobes, and amenit

The 89 suites and studios are accented in earthy, sunburned tones and many have private balconies or patios overlooking the property's two golf cou

Set high on the cliff above Sorrento’s small harbor on Port Phillip Bay, the hotel has 41 elegant rooms, some with timber finishes and exposed ston

For the ultimate seaside picnic, head to the one-stop deli to pick up delicious ready-made meals (moussaka; pâtés; chicken-and-leek pies), freshly

Book a romantic garden table and feast on sophisticated Mediterranean plates like a crisp-skinned duck breast and duck-leg confit—try it paired wit

Hearty northern Italian food including house-made spaghetti with fresh clams, mussels, and bottarga (tuna roe).

Try the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the tasting room, a striking space with ribbed wood ceilings and views of the 60-acre property.

The winery has made a name for itself with its rich Chardonnays.

A modest dirt road leads to this winery, where vintner Richard McIntyre's earthy Shiraz and wood-fired pizzas (served only on weekends) have a cult

15 minutes southeast of Sorrento, natural mineral springs feed indoor and outdoor pools and baths.

From the tip of the peninsula, you can see black wallabies, blue-winged parrots, and long-nosed bandicoots.

Exquisite children's clothing, including colorful bathing suits (or cossies, as the Australians call them).

For flirty summer dresses and linen skirts and tops, the boutique showcases up-and-coming Australian designers like Thurley and Lisa Brown.

The eclectic Gallery Sorrento has rotating exhibits by Australian artists such as Rick Matear, whose moody paintings often feature the Mornington P