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Taormina (Sicily), Italy
... extend from the northern foothills of Mt. Etna at about 2,300 feet above sea level. The site of ancient volcanic eruptions, these lands are now extremely fertile, and continue down as far as the alluvial beds of the Alcantara River. The vineyards of Cottanera extend for 123 acres at 1,640 feet above sea level. You will tour the vineyard and cellar, then have an opportunity to taste their wines, which will be accompanied by some local ...
THE ROCKING IS OVER WE'RE ON LAND YESSSSS
It was nice to wake up to a non rocking ship. It may be hard for some of you to understand what it is like to try and function while a ship is rocking. It makes even simple tasks like eating, brushing your teeth and showering very awkward. Sleeping is difficult as well especially when you feel nauseous...
We didn't have too much time in Catania together since Rochelle's show got ...
Nuccio is an excellent tour guide
... lunch). Chiesa di Santa Lucia al Sepolcro has the first Caravaggio painting I've seen outside of a museum, and it's beautiful. Unfortunately, no photos allowed. We visit the Duomo which is built on top of the ancient Temple of Minerva. Finally we see Apollo's Temple, built in 600 BC, which seems oddly out of place in the city center.
I'll miss my Italian family! Hope to see you again soon.
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Sicily sucks
... from the floor on the passenger side. I am trying to wrestle both it and the iPad from him (which I have had out on my lap for directions) but he is quick and efficient and within seconds the bike rider has picked him up and they zoom off down an alley with my bag. It is all over in under a minute and we can't even get out of the traffic quickly to chase them. We eventually get turned around and follow looking in garbages in case they toss the bag to no avail. It is now a quarter to ...
Left the boot now to Sicily
... grow rapidly. Also came across many old lava flows. We then went back on the bus and climbed up to 1900 metres before getting on a cable car that took us to 2600 metres. We then set off on a steep climb to the summit (3350 metres) but time and aching limbs left us a few hundred metres short. The volcano is still active and you can see smoke coming out of the crater. Last eruption was in March this year. It ...
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Other places to stay in Catania
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Nh Parco Degli Aragonesi
Centro Catania, Catania | 3 star hotelfrom $97 -
NH Bellini
Borgo-Sanzio, Catania | 3 star hotelfrom $68 -
UNA Hotel Palace
Centro Catania, Catania | 4 star hotelfrom $111- THE hotel to stay in when visiting Catania
- Great hotel/things to be aware of
- Coudn't have chosen better!!
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Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
Plaia, Catania | 5 star hotelfrom $156 -
Hotel Nettuno
Ognina, Catania | 4 star hotelfrom $83 -
President Park Hotel
Aci Catena, Catania | 4 star hotelfrom $79 -
Aga Hotel
Downtown/Wilshire, Catania | 4 star hotel -
Hotel Il Gelso Bianco
Sant'Anastasia, Catania | 3 star hotelfrom $83 -
BEST WESTERN Hotel Mediterraneo
Centro Catania, Catania | 3 star hotelfrom $69 -
Idea Hotel Catania Ognina
Ognina-Picanello-Stazione, Catania | 3 star hotelfrom $59 -
Katane Palace Hotel
Centro Catania, Catania | 4 star hotelfrom $86 -
Excelsior Grand Hotel
Borgo-Sanzio, Catania | 5 star hotelfrom $94 -
Xenios
Centro Catania, Catania | 2 star hotelfrom $88 -
Le Dune Sicily Hotel
San Giuseppe la Rena-Zia Lisa, Catania | 3 star hotelfrom $80 -
Villa Paradiso dell'Etna
Viagrande, Catania | 4 star hotelfrom $106 -
Villa Mater
Barriera-Canalicchio, Catania | 2 star hotelfrom $51 -
Hotel Del Duomo
Centro Catania, Catania | Hotel -
Hotel Villa Romeo
Centro Catania, Catania | 3 star hotelfrom $96 -
Hotel La Fenice
San Pietro Clarenza, Catania | Hotel -
Il Principe Hotel
Centro Catania, Catania | 4 star hotelfrom $107 -
Hotel Royal
Centro Catania, Catania | 4 star hotelfrom $89 -
Hotel Savona
Centro Catania, Catania | 3 star hotelfrom $79 -
Hotel Miramare
Misterbianco, Catania | 1 star hotelfrom $62 -
Villa Cibele
Cibali, Catania | 4 star hotelfrom $78 -
Borgo Verde Hotel
Trappeto-Cibali, Catania | 3 star hotelfrom $91 -
Hotel Gresi
Centro Catania, Catania | 2 star hotelfrom $76