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  • Shopping in Sicily

    Taormina is a shopper’s dream. On Day 2 of our May 2018 Myths & Mysteries of Sicily tour, enjoy time on your own to explore its boutiques that feature both international brands as well as local artisans’ products, such as this typical bag, pictured, inspired by the decorations seen on Sicilian carts. Be charmed by…

  • The Myth and Mystery of Etna

    From Taormina, you see the north face of Etna, which is best observed in the early morning when the sky is clear of her volcanic steam. Our 2018 Myths & Mysteries of Sicily tour starts here on May 24, when we’ll learn about the nymph Thaleia, Zeus’ lover, who after being swallowed by the earth…

  • Take a Passeggiata in Taormina

    Take a passeggiata with me down Taormina’s Corso Umberto! Shops, cafès, charming alleyways, balconies draped with flowers and ceramics… It’s bewitching! Watch my Facebook Live broadcast on our Experience Sicily Facebook page… Then join us in May for our Myths & Mysteries tour, which starts here! We’re offering an additional $100 incentive per person for…

  • Can You Hear The Bell?

    There is a phenomenon in Italy called, “Campanilismo,” a term that derives from one’s devoted patriotism to the land and people within the sound of one’s own church bell. So, before you are Italian, you are Sicilian. And before you are Sicilian, you are Palermitan. And before your are Palermitan, you are from your neighborhood–La…

  • The Joy of Boating

    Did I mention the boat excursion we took in Taormina on Thursday? For me, this was my favorite moment during our private family heritage tour last week. It was a dream come true to see the joy on everyone’s faces as the music blasted, they drank limoncello, and our guests danced in the sun and…

  • Remember How You Felt 

    Yes, the scenery is breathtaking… The swimming is superb. I could go on about the architecture and history. In the end, however, you remember how you felt. How Sicily bewitched you. You remember the service provided and the people you met along with the way.  Thank you to all of our hosts this week!

  • Escape from the Chatter in Taormina’s Villa Comunale

    If you’ve had enough politics, Taormina’s Villa Comunale is a lovely place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the boutiques, restaurants, and G7 conferences happening throughout town. With its lush plantings and shaded pathways, you’ll feel like you’ve escaped to a different era. There is a reason for that! Villa Comunale was given…

  • Taormina’s Ancient Amphitheater and the G7

    Taormina’s Ancient Theater, or Teatro Antico, is the inspiration for the logo of the 2017 meeting of the G7, happening now in Sicily. To give you some background, and put things into perspective (We are here for so little time.), the theater was built in phases, starting in the 3rd century BC by the Greek…

  • Meet Roberto 

    Meet Roberto! Roberto took me on a sea jaunt on his boat around the Mazzaro Bay and Isola Bella at Taormina. You can see a video of our tour on the Experience Sicily Facebook page (I broadcast it live back at the beginning of March.). The best part of this phenomenal moment was talking with…