Tag: sicily vacation
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The Castle At Aci Castello, Sicily
The imposing castle at Aci Castello was constructed out of volcanic rock on top of La Rocca by the Normans starting in the late 11th century. Prior to that time, the promontory hosted both an Arab and Byzantine fortification. The castle was somewhat destroyed in a siege at the turn of the 13th century when…
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From Ancient Coins To Shop Small
These 4th century BCE coins (some featuring the nymph Aretusa) that were found in the Neapolis city of Siracusa are a reminder of our best offer of the year! Shop small! Save an additional $175 off your small-group Experience Sicily tour when you confirm your reservation by tonight, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at 11:59PM and…
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Let’s Celebrate Santa Lucia In New York Together
You are invited to Celebrate La Festa di Santa Lucia! Next Sunday in New York City at Cacio e Vino, Experience Sicily will host the Feast of Santa Lucia (Saint Lucy), the beloved patroness from Siracusa, Sicily who is venerated from Venice to Sweden and beyond. It is a festival of light to help us…
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Upcoming Sicily-Inspired Events in NYC: Shop Small And Save
In honor of SHOP SMALL this weekend, we are offering 15% off of all of our upcoming events. Use the code SMALLBIZ upon check-out by Tues., Dec. 3, 2019 at 11:59PM to receive your discount. Visit https://experiencesicily.com/events/ for all of our upcoming NYC area Sicily-inspired events: Santa Lucia next Sunday, Cannoli Crawls, Cooking with Annalisa,…
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Happy Thanksgiving
I am thankful for all of you! Sending you warm wishes for a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving! (Photo Credit: Chiara Musumeci Fotografia)
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Travel In Sicily With Others Seeking Joy
This dinner in Marzamemi during July’s Life In A Remote Sicilian Town tour was one of many memorable moments our group spent together. As we approach Thanksgiving, I think about how thankful I am for all of the wonderful clients who traveled with Experience Sicily in 2019. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!…
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Ancient Myths Light The Way
The legend of Santa Lucia starts before the early 4th century CE, when the maiden was killed by Roman soldiers for being Christian. Lucy’s story as we know it today starts with the ancient Greek divinities Demeter and Persephone. Demeter is the goddess of the grain, the harvest, and fertility. Persephone, Demeter’s daughter, is the…