The key to Sicily? I will try to decipher it for you tonight during a complimentary online presentation Let’s Dream of Traveling to Sicily. Registration and details at https://experiencesicily.com/travel-to-sicily-online-presentation-and-qa/
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Let’s Dream of Sicily Tonight
Join me tonight online! Although we can’t travel yet, Let’s Dream of Traveling to Sicily… Staring at 7:30PM Eastern I’ll give a presentation via Zoom during which I’ll discuss the highlights of traveling in the region, insider tips, and hold “Office Hours” to answer your questions. So, let’s muse of the views of what will…
Taormina Mustsee: The Teatro Antico
Taormina is always bewitching. From the charming boutiques and cafes to the fabulous hotels and restaurants, it is the best European-style resort city in Sicily. Please don’t leave Sicily to go to the Amalfi Coast or Capri! Go to Taormina! It’s stunning. The views of Mount Etna will grab your attention along with the beautiful…
Think September in Sicily
This view of Scopello and Lo Zingaro Nature Preserve from the sea could be in your future… Think September in Sicily. Stand by for more details soon.
Vacation Breakfasts Are Luxurious
Breakfast, or prima colazione, in Sicily is generally until 10:00 a.m. and consists mostly of baked goods and coffee drinks with milk. It’s true that Italians don’t drink latte macchiato (what we call a latte) or cappuccino after noon. Milk after noon is thought to be problematic for your stomach. Of course, you can order…
My Tip: Go Upstairs
The car rental counters at Palermo’s Falcone-Borsellino Airport don’t open until 8:00 a.m. So, what do you do if you arrive on an early flight–like the Meridiana flights from New York’s JFK airport that arrive as early as 6:00 a.m.? Here’s my tip: Don’t go to the car rental pavilion until 7:45 a.m. Reason being…
When is the Best Time to Visit Sicily?
People often ask me when is the best time to visit Sicily. I love to swim, so for me, September is most spectacular because the sea is the perfect temperature for swimming and the air temperature is just right. Late May is great too! This spot, the Tonnara at Scopello, is especially beautiful in May…
Rent a Mini
When I was in Sicily in June/July I put close to 2000 kilometers on this little car. I point out that it is little because little is the tip here: when renting in Sicily, or anywhere in Italy for that matter, rent mini. When you find yourself driving down a street that was never meant…
Rent Small
In some cases, you need to be a professional driver to navigate Sicily’s medieval streets in a car. I recommend that you take less luggage so you can comfortably rent a small vehicle.