Italy Travel Notes

Lakshmi Palermo and Taormina are amongst the best cities of Sicily. Sicily happens to the largest Island in these parts of Europe, and it is a sure terminal for all tourists, hence Sicily is densely populated with tourists from different parts of the world. Why have you come to Sicily or Sardinia or even any [...]

Angela Rossi fter years of experience in Hotels, Tour Operator Companies and Public Offices for Tourism, with Sleep in Sicily you can get a high quality Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the province or all around Sicily. The entire package is complemented by the typical Sicilian warm welcome and helpfulness. For this purpose the team [...]

By Angela Rossi The unique blend of unspoiled natural beauty and beaches and the finest surviving temples of Ancient Greece, makes Sicily a vacation destination like no other. For theatre enthusiasts, Ancient Greek Drama is also available in Syracuse. The ancient Greek playwright Euripides (480 to 406 B.C) wrote works of tragedy and drama regarding [...]

By Angela Rossi Syracuse is situated on the eastern coast of Sicily and is one of Sicily’s main attractions due to its archaeological zone and historical testimony and also being a centre of industry and commerce hence reflecting the glorious past of power and prosperity. The oldest part of the Syracuse is on the Island [...]

KAMAL KAUSHAL If you are in the mood for touring Europe, you should really consider the island of Sicily, a region of southern Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area can be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. And many parts of [...]

SUSANNE PACHER After our explorations of Lipari and Salina yesterday the weather was going to keep us on the island of Salina today. I woke up early at about 6 am and stuck my head out of the boat. A beautiful sunrise was in the making so I grabbed my camera and took in the [...]

by SUSANNE PACHER Finally, my first day of beautiful weather in Sicily, a perfect day for an out-of-town excursion. I started my day with a nourishing breakfast on the terrace of Hotel Villa Nettuno and I have to say of all the places I have travelled to, the view from this terrace and the garden [...]

by ORSON JOHNSON Italian cuisine has long been feted for its exquisite flavours. However, there are many nuances to the food of Italy, depending on the region from which it comes. Catania in Sicily offers visitors a whole new experience for their palates and visitors to that region must not miss out on sampling the [...]

by SUSANNE PACHER My last day in Taormina had started: I woke up at daybreak to pack my suitcase since later today I would be relocating from Taormina to the city of Milazzo. I enjoyed my final breakfast on the gorgeous terrace of Hotel Villa Nettuno, the place that had been my home for the [...]

by ORSON JOHNSON Everyone thinks of the Mafia when they think of Sicily. What does one do for fun in the region that was home to the most powerful families of their time? 1. Visit the archeological sites. Sicily is steeped in ancient history and has several ruins and monuments worth visiting. The Valley of [...]