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Taormina (Sicily), Italy
... appreciated in performances today; the splendid 15th century Palazzo Corvaia; and the Odeon, a small Imperial Age theater set amidst colorful public gardens.
SICILIAN WINE ROADS
Duration: 4 1/2 hours
Tour Code: tam-006
Explore Sicily's historic winemaking tradition during this picturesque half-day visit to the wine region near Mt. Etna.
Sicily is Italy's third most important wine and ...
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 ...
Sicily sucks
... we have to return the car and be back on the boat by 4-30 and we have had both our passports stolen, plus all my credit cards, money, international drivers licence, iPod, my camera with all our holiday photos and worst of all, they also have Marty. We are devastated but have no choice but to go back to the boat and try and report the theft, otherwise we will be stranded in Catania with nothing and the boat will also be gone. Paul drops me at the port while he returns the car and then ...
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 ...
Catania Kitchen
... Paul neither cooks or cares to learn, I was surprised and touched that he would choose this shore excursion as opposed to going up Mount Etna for example. A grand gesture and not unnoticed.
Going to the market with one of the signora’s assistants was mouth-watering, except for some of the fish stands where nothing is wasted and there are several nasty bits for sale. The fruits and vegetables were ...
Location
Other places to stay in Taormina
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ATAHOTEL Capotaormina
Via Nazionale 105, Taormina | 4 star hotelfrom $227- Enchanteur et haut de gamme !
- Average
- Awesome hotel
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Monte Tauro Hotel
Via Madonna delle Grazie 3, Taormina | 4 star hotelfrom $289- Fantastic stay at the Monte Tauro
- Not up to scratch!
- Selective information.....
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San Domenico Palace Hotel
Piazza San Domenico 5, Taormina | 5 star hotelfrom $334- Gorgeous gardens, beautiful public rooms, disappointing bedrooms
- Wonderful and unique - like staying in a living museum
- Paradise
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Grand Hotel Timeo by Orient-Express
Via Teatro Greco 59, Taormina | 5 star hotelfrom $587- Stunning service, views and rooms
- An oasis at the end of a long vacation
- Grand Prices, Grand View but no Grand Hotel
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Caparena Hotel
189 Via Nazionale, Taormina | 4 star hotelfrom $160 -
Hotel Villa Diodoro
Bagnoli Croci 75, Taormina | 4 star hotelfrom $234- Excellent location, staff rude and disapointing food
- Great Hotel, Not So Great Staff!
- Excellent hotel and excellent staff
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Hotel Continental
Via Dionisio I, 2/A, Taormina | 3 star hotel -
Mazzaro Sea Palace
Via Nazionale 147, Taormina | 5 star hotelfrom $393 -
Villa Belvedere
Via Bagnoli Croci 79, Taormina | 3 star hotelfrom $156- Villa Belvedere - rude, arrogant, inhospitable
- Lovely hotel with beautiful views
- Terrific situation
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Grand Hotel Miramare
Via Guardiola Vecchia, 27 , Taormina | 4 star hotelfrom $179- Great Hotel
- Fab Holiday
- Fantastic hotel, town and island
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Grand Hotel San Pietro
Via Pirandello, 50, Taormina | 5 star hotelfrom $323- Un vero 5 stelle lusso!
- Wunderbares San Pietro
- Superhotel in guter Lage
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Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay
Via Nazionale, 161, Taormina | 5 star hotelfrom $388 -
Bristol Park Hotel
Via Bagnoli Croce 92, Taormina | 4 star hotelfrom $166- Fabulous break
- Food dreadful, but stunning views
- Bristol Park Hotel August 2003
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Villa Chiara
Via San Giovanni Bosco 10/B, Taormina | 2 star hotelfrom $84 -
La Plage Resort
Via Nazionale 107/A, Taormina | 5 star hotelfrom $269 -
President Hotel Splendid
Via Dietro Cappuccini, 10, Taormina | 3 star hotelfrom $83 -
Mediterranee Hotel
Via Circonvallazione, 61, Taormina | 4 star hotelfrom $128 -
Parc Hotel Ariston & Palazzo Santa Caterina
Via Bagnoli Croce 1, Taormina | 4 star hotelfrom $155- A great hotel
- Only ok; lots of steps
- Good View But...
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Bay Palace Hotel
Via Nazionale 114, Taormina | 3 star hotelfrom $97 -
Sole Castello
Madonna Rocca 1, Taormina | 3 star hotelfrom $76 -
Le Grand Soleil
Via Dietro Cappuccini, Taormina | 2 star hotelfrom $82 -
Bel Soggiorno Hotel
Via L Pirandello 60, Taormina | 3 star hotelfrom $147- Fantastic Place to stay!
- A great stay at the Bel Soggiorno
- We would happily return to Bel Soggiorno
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Excelsior Palace Hotel
Via Toselli 8, Taormina | 4 star hotelfrom $178- Excellent location - good hotel
- Price is not in proportion to quality offered
- Super hotel and location
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Sirius Hotel
Via Guardiola Vecchia, 34-37, Taormina | 4 star hotelfrom $182- Fabulous small hotel with great service and views
- Lovely hotel;great location;teriffic views
- Breathtaking views
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Villa Bianca Resort
Piazzale Della Funivia, Taormina | 3 star hotelfrom $108 -
Hotel Corallo
Via Madonna delle Grazie 9, Taormina | 4 star hotelfrom $97
