Sicily

Most travelers to Italy have never heard of Riposto, the small commune on the eastern coast of Sicily. Either did I until my Sicilian friends insisted that we go there because they have the best gelato in Sicily!

Unless you are flying into Sicily the only way to get there is by boat. The shortest ferry crossing point is at the narrow Strait of Messina, and you can cross by train, car or on foot.

The best European destinations for budget-conscious, off-season early spring travelers.

Many refer to Messina as the doorway to Sicily because it is the first city you see when arriving in Sicily by train or by car.

The beautiful Sicilian seaside resort town and fishing village of Cefalù is one of the prime summertime resort locations throughout Italy and Europe.

Enjoy the diverse cultures of a fascinating mosaic of sites and sounds on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Sicily. Sicily is the most historic region of Italy and ultimately Europe.

Seasoned travelers want something more exotic than a typical winter beach vacation. Exotic destinations abound and feature untouched beauty, adventure options and few tourists. Here are some unusual winter travel destinations worth considering.

I visited Taormina in 2006 and was blown away with its beauty. Sitting as it does on top of Mount Taurus is was the highlight of my trip to Sicily.

Sixth in the "A Regular Joe's Guide to Sicily" series. My family spent two and a half years living in Sicily, and traveled all over Sicily. Read about our exploits as we explore areas of Sicily generally not known outside Italy.

WHen traveling to Italy, everyone likes to see Venice, Rome, or Florence. But, there are some wonderful hidden treasures on the island of Sicily.

After living three years on the beautiful island of Sicily, I have learned a few practical tips for making your stay more enjoyable.

Think you know what to expect of Sicily from the "Godfather" movie series, or "Cinema Paradiso", and can skip it as a vacation destination? Take a second look- Sicily has surprises and something for everyone.

Sicily deserves its reputation as a land of sunshine beaches and volcanoes. For the European traveler, however, Sicily's considerable size can make for some difficult planning decisions. I say go west.

V-Mail Letters from Sicily during WWII.

A true, inspiring story of a small business family in Taormina, Sicily, whose hotel and villa home got expropriated and returned to them twice through their fierce determination and networks. How they expanded the business in changing times.

We have been so fortunate as to buy a holiday home in a small town on the southern coast of Sicily, and want to share our experience.

Dolce & Gabbana have created luxury fashion as well as top selling perfume products most notably Sicily by Dolce & Gabbana. Sicily by Dolce & Gabbana was launched in 2003; however, is the fragrance worth the high price?

Once you step through the main gate it hits you: nearly 80 acres of lush greenery. Billowing trees. Row upon row of white crosses and silence. Built in honor of American Airmen and Sailors who lost their lives on these foreign shores during the liberation of Sicily

This is about the cous cous festival and cook off in San Vito di Capo, in the south of Italy. Every year they hold a cous cous festival celebrating this wonderful dish and the Medeteranian culture that produced it and spread it around the region.

Lily Prior's debut novel is one that brings food together with romance, to where you'll lust for the delicious.

Capital cities like Paris and Rome in the spring time can still be overrun by tourists. This article highlights a few beautiful but still sparsely visited regions.

Chips won medals for his bravery on the battlefield, but he indulged his reckless side by biting General Dwight David Eisenhower.

Europe is awash in historic buildings. Unlike the temples of Rome and Athens, these sites are off the beaten path and lightly visited.