Palermo continues to embrace its multicultural heritage and express it in the present, making it a fascinating time to travel there. Read the full article, “Jews Find A New Home in Sicily, 500 Years After They Were Forced Out,”  in yesterday’s New York Times at

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/world/europe/italy-jews-sicily-expulsion.html
I enjoy immensely programming Jewish historical sites into our clients’ Sicily itineraries. This is one of a few sites where travelers can learn about this important history that illustrates that multicultural societies existed and flourished for centuries. And our favorite guides love sharing such information with you!