I spent four days exploring Taormina and Catania in Sicily, Italy. As it was my first time in Italy, there were many magical moments. But I also learned a lot, and there are a couple of key things ...

History buffs will want to visit this ancient Greek theater, overlooking the Ionian Sea. Built in the third century B.C., the theater could hold thousands of people attending ancient Greek ...

Sicily is actually quite a large island with a lot of towns to visit. I have visited this beautiful Italian island twice. My first trip was to the eastern side of the island, where I visited Taormina, ...

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The Four Seasons properties in Hawaii and Italy are very different, but at both, luxury experiences and dining are unsurpassed. Season one showcased the Maui resort — the spa, infinity pool, cabanas, ...

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Long before Sicily became the darling of design hotels and Netflix location scouts, Taormina was quietly holding court from its clifftop perch. An amphitheatre of elegance, all tiled piazzas, ...

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All I ever wanted was the ultimate Sicilian Spring Break: to eat at the overloaded buffet, to crush the ribs of my Vespa driver, to sip the finest wine while watching Mt. Etna erupt, and to have an ...

From the remnants of ancient civilizations to the sweet-smelling street food spots to know about, these are the best things ...

Attendance at the picturesque Sicilian festival has been up so far this year, based in part on cooperation from local hotels. By Eric J. Lyman TAORMINA, Sicily – Song for Marion, a comedic melodrama ...

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