My colleague Kate has written a very poignant and honest blog about “experiencing” this wonderful corner of Italy (and lucky us, our backyard). Her points are fair and true, but most of all, her love for what the Cinque Terre really is comes out as only a “local” can do. This is must read for anyone planning to visit the Cinque Terre!
http://www.littleparadiso.com/2013/10/how-not-to-visit-cinque-terre.html