Sicily.... Final Itinerary
Posted by shats, 14 Apr 2012
... 8th depart after breakfast for Villa Margherita using Cefalù as a base for 4 nights .We will return the car in Cefalù
June 12th after breakfast, private transfer to to get the ferry to Hotel Cincotta on Panarea for 4 nights
June 16th Villa Carlotta in Taormina for 4 nights ... more
Posted by Vagabonda, 14 Apr 2012
... superlative.
Just note that the Villa Margherita in Cefalù is convenient for drivers and also convenient for the beach, but a little less “boutique” than your other accommodations – The Astro Suite Hotel has opened since you began planning, and of course La Plumeria Hotel is lovely, but not as convenient ... more
Posted by Ellen_zoneth, 16 Apr 2012
This is great itinerary. Sicily is one of the most popular destinations in Italy. Sicily has many wonderful and enjoyable attractions for tourists. There are beautiful villas and hotels for best accommodations in Sicily. I would like to visit this place in next month. ... more
14 days, 7 adults, which two towns to rent villas?
Posted by selogos, 19 Feb 2011
... the sights with the minimum driving time (and remembering that we have an early departure from the Palermo Airport) where would be the optimal areas to look for villas to rent?
Any recommendations in particular?
Feel free to recommend restaurants as well; we are oenophiles and gourmands as well.
Les ... more
Posted by Vagabonda, 24 Feb 2011
... Consider that beach towns become quiet in by October's end, and would be better avoided.....
As stated previously in your other thread, check Think Sicily for some of the best villas in Sicily….
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187888-i735-k4254588-Villa_renting_in_Sicily-Catania_Sicily.html
Vagabonda ... more
Driving from Sicily to the Amalfi Coast
Posted by bizarro, 4 Jan 2011
... and visited the two beautiful Villas there, which were worth the trip alone. There are boats to all the seaside villages, and the buses also go to all of them. I parked my car at Ravello; took the bus down to Amalfi; the bus to the Grotto; the bus back ... more
Advice needed for Palermo hotel-from this great forum
Posted by biondo, 26 Jul 2010
... around, probably Cefalù (further away from Palermo, but closer to Caccamo) would be a better base.
modern Bagheria is rather unattractive, the old villas of 18th century are still there of course, but spoiled by a lot of ugly modern concrete buildings. Is your hotel close to the train station ... more
Posted by Vagabonda, 26 Jul 2010
Cefalù is quite compact, so nothing is too far from the train station (Stazione FS), about a 10-minute walk.
http://www.planetware.com/map/cefalu-map-i-cef.htm
Villa Margherita is a nice B&B and Villa Gaia is a good hotel option.
Vagabonda ... more
Need your expert input with Sicily travel plans
Posted by bedramia, 25 Mar 2010
... Thanks by the way for the reference to ciuci's land..I contacted them and they have availability during the time period Im looking for...are there any other villas (cost efficient) that you might recommend in other parts of sicily?
Anxiously awaiting your reply! Have a great day!
Bedramia ... more
Posted by Vagabonda, 27 Apr 2010
... visit the ruins in Selinunte – Villa Sogno is delightful and your family would enjoy its pool and gardens.
Where to go in Sicily?
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187886-i343-k2186702-Where_to_go_in_Sicily-Sicily.html
You’ll need time around Agrigento to visit Siculiana, Realmonte, Porto Empedocle ... more