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In the last episode of the popular TV series Entourage, Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven) and Mrs. Gold (Perrey Reeves) are seen relaxing at the Amalfi Coast when Ari receives a phone call to become the chairman of Time Warner.
The Amalfi Coast is a popular destination among tourists. It was featured in "Positano," a short story written by American author John Steinbeck in 1953. It was also the setting in "Finding Positano, A Love Story" written by author William James in 2010.
The Amalfi Coast also serves as a setting for fictional tracks in the Forza Motorsport 3, Forza Motorsport 4 and Gran Turismo 4.
The city of Positano featured prominently in scenes of the film Under the Tuscan Sun.
It is also referenced in the Beyoncé song "Upgrade U" ft Jay-Z.
Also, don't lose the Lemon Feast, a traditional festival in which you can enjoy and taste lemon in all its shapes.
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