Tag: boats
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Sicily Vacation
Like an accountant during tax season, I have been a travel professional before the summer travel season: very busy! Today, though, among all of the planning and details that Evelina, Madeleine, Giulia and I are working on for our clients traveling in the next month, I took some time to schedule my own vacation in…
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Magical Marzamemi
The fishing village of Marzamemi is magical. It almost glistens! Although it’s famous for its tuna fishing past, in more recent years, the town has become host to the Festa del Pomodoro di Pachino IGP. That is, a festival celebrating a locally cultivated cherry tomato of which they are very proud. Now through Sunday, Marzamemi…
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Sicilian Vacation
Capo Zafferano from Sant’Elia. We have two spots left on this September’s Enchanting Sicily small-group tour! More at Experience Sicily http://experiencesicily.com/2015-tours.
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Cefalù View
One of the most beautiful panoramas in Sicily: Cefalù from its pier. I invite you to see this in person, with me as your guide, on Day 10 of Experience Sicily’s Enchanting Sicily tour… Did I mention the Arab-Norman cathedral of Cefalù was just named a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Yet, another reason to experience…
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Wish You Were Here
Capo Zafferano from Porticello’s fishing port. (Photo Credit: Experience Sicily’s Filippo Buttitta)
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Evening Light
The marina of the town Isola delle Femmine shimmers in evening light.
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Picture Perfect Levanzo
Levanzo (The accent is on the Le.) is the smallest island of the Egadi Islands off of the northwest coast of Sicily. Its crystal clear marina is lined with white-washed houses and buildings. If you visit, be sure to bring a sunhat, because it is as hot as it is beautiful.
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What Would You Name Your Fishing Boat?
Rosalia, Paola, Francesca, Pola… the fishing boats of Aspra, Bagheria.
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Fisherman at Aspra
Fisherman amidst the boats at Aspra with Monte Pellegrino in the background.