Park Hotel Helios Syracuse

... most recently allied forces of WW II, who fought across Sicily to liberate it from Nazi occupation. Earthquakes have toppled some of the ruins. Archaeologists from Universities all ove r the world have come to find and restore the temples and necropolis of Agrigenta. We did not stay here long, but memories of the temples will forever come to mind when I think of Sicily.

... met, but we had been in contact recently by e-mail. They were happy to meet us, they took us to visit several elderly cousins, who spoke only Italian, but whose happiness to meet us was shown by kisses, hugs, tears, and abundant sweets and espresso coffee. We will hold memories of these dear people in our hearts.

Alba Hotel is situated in the heart of Catania, a city ideal for people who love the sea or the <br>mountain, near the historic center and the charming cathedral, <br>in the most served by public transport which can travel <br>Fast bus and metro. <br>Easily accessible by train, motorway and airport, its <br>position, both for those staying in town for business or tourism, allows <br>reach <br>easily places of ...

We began our trip in Rome, where it was rainy and crowded. Our day at Vatican city, the museum, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica was just wonderful. Our hotel was near the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, a great location for seeing the top sights of Rome. On Friday we were scheduled to fly to Sicily. A labor strike stalled every type of transport to the airport: trains, buses ...

... br>B&amp;B Massimo, ha una lunga tradizione di<br>ospitalità e accoglienza, che ha reso la nostra struttura B&amp;B, tra<br>le più affidabili della città. Veniteci a trovare, per prenotazioni o<br>maggiori informazioni, compilate il form nella sezione contattaci.<br>I nostri servizi: Parcheggio e prima colazione<br>le nostre stanze Ampie, spaziose, dai colori caldi<br>e gradevoli, parquet ...

... disappointment we headed back to our hostel as the rain started to fall. It looks like we haven't left the bad weather behind us, yet. <br><br>We checked the weather report for the next few days and they weren't looking to good, with that in mind we decided to book our train ticket and head to Rome on the next overnight train. <br><br>We had one last day in Sicily and the weather looked like we could step out of doors. We headed straight for the bus ...

... 8230;ich legte einfach das geld auf den tisch was in meiner confirmation bestätigt war und verliess das hostal.<br><br>Nach diesen episoden (und vielen anderen, die wir nicht all detailliert erzählen wollen), wollten wir wieder unser eigenes auto und unabhängig sein. Mit unserem neuen fiat cinquecentöli düsten wir dann nach san leone, gleich unterhalb von agrigento am meer.<br><br>Agrigento sei eine hochburch der &#8218;narcotis-mafia&#8216; und sehr agressiv. Schöööön. :-)<br>

... fahren können. Wahrscheinlich war dem guide die fahrkarte zu teuer und so war sein reingewinn grösser.<br><br><br>nach 3 tage in catania waren wir doch froh, diese stadt verlassen zu können.....wir freuten uns auf das neue Ziel 'Taormina', wo es eine schöne altstadt auf einem hügel gebe und dazu ein spezieller strand mit der isola bella.<br><br>also das nächst beste hostal im internet gebucht und am nächsten tag mit bus und zug richtung taormina....... :-)<br><br><br>

... rain in 3 weeks and dried off with towels (we had intended on the beach after telling stories of christians and lions at the local Roman collisium type place) on the bus to Saracuysa (again with the sp?).<br>Off to Mt Etna tomorrow. k is terrified and we have spent the day explaining the difference btw an active and erupting volcano.<br>There are prostitutes on our street and maybe in the building across from ...

... can speak English. It has even been a little frustrating at times. The people at the desk in my hotel, every shop and restaurant, everywhere. This also includes all signs, menus and informational posters outside tourist attractions. I have always considered it a good thing that a country's inhabitants maintain their culture and traditions but it does make it very difficult for travellers when they stick to it this much! :) I realised that Sicily, and especially ...