Rod Hagen Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 So, looking at Sicily in early Fall. Any Recommendations? When's a good time to go when it's still warm enough to swim, but not Blistering hot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousByNature Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Haven't been, but I understand that the Mediterranean retains its warmth through late Fall most years. If you like swimming then it's better to go in the Fall than in the Spring. The harvests are also being brought in during early Fall, so it is also one of the best times for food. I don't know of any places to stay, but the Four Seasons hotel that serves as the backdrop for season two of The White Lotus (San Domenico Hotel, Taormina) apparently has rooms that start around $1000 USD I think. Too rich for my blood, but it looks amazing. Rod Hagen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ BenjaminNicholas Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 8 hours ago, CuriousByNature said: ... the Four Seasons hotel that serves as the backdrop for season two of The White Lotus (San Domenico Hotel, Taormina) The problem with now staying there is that it's overrun with people who love the show. For the next few years, it's not going to be the quiet, idyll that it used to be. And as soon as the show debuted, they upped their rates 20%. Can't blame them, but it's really not worth $1k+ a night. CuriousByNature, Rod Hagen and Deadlift1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) One of my bests friends and I did a 12-day tour around Sicily several years ago. You're right that October is the best time if you want to swim. We went in April, when the temperatures are pleasant, but the water temperature not fit for swimming. We hit Palermo, Monreale, Segesta, Erice, Selinunte, Agrigento/Valle Dei Templi, Villa Romana del Casale, Caltagirone, Ragusa, Noto, Siracusa, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina, and Cefalu. We didn't have time for side-trips, but if we'd had a couple of extra days would have loved to visit Vulcano or Stromboli. Caltagirone is known for it Maiolica, and these are sold by shops which line the steps of the staircase up to Santa Maria del Monte. It's good to be aware, that the prices drop the higher you go up those stairs. 😅 Edited March 29, 2023 by Unicorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Palermo Monreale Segesta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Erice Selinunte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Cefalù (probably nicest beach) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousByNature Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, BenjaminNicholas said: The problem with now staying there is that it's overrun with people who love the show. For the next few years, it's not going to be the quiet, idyll that it used to be. And as soon as the show debuted, they upped their rates 20%. Can't blame them, but it's really not worth $1k+ a night. Yeah, I heard that too. My tastes are pretty simple. I couldn't imagine spending $1000 a night for a hotel, but I know many people do. Given the choice I'd rather spend less on the hotel and put the difference into food experiences, but I suppose people spending $1000 a night for accommodation aren't too worried about their travel budgets! thomas, + BenjaminNicholas and Rod Hagen 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Hagen Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 Oh GOSH! So much here. Thank you all. I didn't get any notifications that people had contributed to this thread. Thank you. I'll start reviewing all of this right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Charlie Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Given the rather negative reputation that Palermo has in America as a Mafia haven, I was rather disappointed that my tour of Sicily was scheduled to end there, but in fact I found it charming. My favorite places, however, were on the east side of the island (Taormina and Siracusa). + Vegas_Millennial 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Well, if time is limited, I would agree that Taormina, Etna (if open), and Siracusa are the most essential. You can fly directly into Catania from Rome. But you won't know Sicily in depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubic_assistance Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 On 3/28/2023 at 7:29 PM, Unicorn said: Taormina Taormina was my favorite destination in Sicily. So charming. I was marveling at the fact that the shops and restaurants didn't seem to include one single international chain. So unusual to find a tourist destination these days without an infestation of Corporate branding. + Charlie, thomas, + Vegas_Millennial and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Charlie Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Mt. Etna erupted today, and there are reports that ash is falling on the airport at Catania. Rod Hagen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Hagen Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Hi all you helpful people. It was a hard decision, but because I haven't been to Rome in decades, and I don't know when again I will I split the trip between Sicily and Rome, and only have 8 nights in Sicily. We land in Catania (4pm) and 8 days later fly out of Palermo (12pm) So, to make the most of the time on the island it doesn't really makes sense to drove to Palermo that first night, does it? Would you drive to Taromina or Syracuse that night? Or just stay in Catania? I want to stay somewhere from which we can see the most but is still interesting in it's own way those first few days. Where should that be? Eventually, we'll make our way to Palermo for several nights and sight see the other side of the island from there. Thanks again for MORE help. I know we are not going to really see Sicily in just 8 days, but, you know, Rome! pubic_assistance and + Charlie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JourneysEnd Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Thanks for the info. I'm visiting Palermo in November and it's useful to see about some other places on the island if I get time for a side trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubic_assistance Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) On 7/28/2023 at 8:19 PM, Rod Hagen said: Would you drive to Taromina or Syracuse that night? Or just stay in Catania? You shouldn't miss Taromina. It's the best destination on the island. Edited July 31, 2023 by pubic_assistance Spelling Rod Hagen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Hagen Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 hours ago, pubic_assistance said: You shouldn't miss Taromina. It's the best destjantion on the island. Great Thank you. We'll go there first, stay for a bit, and see East and south East island sites from there before transitioning to Palermo. pubic_assistance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Hagen Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 Forgot to thank everyone. Was a great trip. My only regret was not having time for Noto, I think I would have liked it a lot. Otherwise, saw and did everything I wanted to do and loved it. + Vegas_Millennial, Marc in Calif, mike carey and 3 others 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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