Experience Sicily

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  • The Rough Blue Sea 

    The sea at Ortigia, Siracusa today was rough from storms that passed overnight. Check out the big waves on the Ionian Sea! And wow, what color! It was a beautiful spring day, warm (about 65F/21C) at 1pm, then brisk (55F/15C) this evening.  I visited some fantastic hotels (inspecting them,  and importantly, *smelling* them for our…

  • I Dream of Sicily 

    During these dog days of winter, sometimes you just have to go to a happy place. Here’s mine: the marina of Castellammare del Golfo, photographed from what would have at one time been the drawbridge to the castle.

  • Why, yes! Sicily in 2017

    I hope you’re thinking of going to Sicily in 2017! Join me for one of our small-group multi-sensory tours, or we’ll design a custom itinerary for you and your loved ones that matches your interests and budget. Discover natural wonders like Scala dei Turchi (pictured). Mingle with locals who will delight you with their warm…

  • A Happy Place

    I wanted to post a photo that makes me smile, and Fiat 500s always make me smile, and so does any view of Castellammare del Golfo (Trapani Province, hence the TP on the license plate). Thank you for indulging me. I hope it makes you smile too. 

  • View in Sambuca di Sicilia

    View of the countryside at Planeta’s Ulmo vineyard with windmills (Sambuca di Sicilia) 

  • Savoring Sicily, Day 12: A Natural Souvenir 

    We savored the last full day, Day 12 of Savoring Sicily, today. After spending the morning touring the historic center of Palermo, we came to this spot, my favorite, to breathe in the fresh air of the Tyrrhenian Sea. I’m going to be dreaming about this scene when I’m at my desk back home. Fill…

  • Savoring Sicily, Day 2: Dive In! 

    Welcome to Savoring Sicily! After arriving yesterday, we are on a boat touring the northwest coast of Sicily. I can’t wait to dive in! (P.S., I just went in, and the water is magnificent.) 

  • Let’s Set Sail

    The white cliffs of Scala dei Turchi near Agrigento are a refreshing contrast to the turquoise, Mediterranean sea. 

  • All You Need is the Sea

    Some days, all you need is the sea.