Sometimes called the Aeolian Islands (as the domain of Aeolus, god of the winds), the Lipari Islands are a volcanic archipelago visible from Sicily's eastern Tyrrhenian coast, easily accessible by ferry or hydrofoil from Milazzo and also Messina. The principal islands are Lipari, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, Stromboli, Panarea and Vulcano. Here you'll find beautiful scenery, volcanoes, castles, thermal resorts, water sports, good fishing and, of course, some great beaches. Do expect crowds in Summer months, and seasonal schedules for hotels and restaurants (which may be closed in Winter).

Palermo is a historic city in southern Italy, the capital of the autonomous region Sicily and the province of Palermo. The city is noted for its rich history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old. Palermo is located in the north-west of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, close to Messina and Catania. Its Arabic name was Jebel Utlamat (the Mountain of Fire). It is the largest active volcano in Europe, currently standing 3,329 metres (10,922 ft) high, though this varies with summit eruptions; the mountain is 21 m (69 ft) lower now than it was in 1981. It is the highest mountain in Italy south of the Alps. Etna covers an area of 1,190 km² (460 sq mi) with a basal circumference of 140 km. This makes it by far the largest of the three active volcanoes in Italy, being about two and a half times the height of the next largest, Mount Vesuvius.

Isnello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 70 km southeast of Palermo.

Cefalu is a city and comune in the province of Palermo, located on the northern coast of Sicily, Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea about 75 km east from the provincial capital and 185 km west of Messina. The town is one of the major tourist attractions in the region.

Bagheria is a town in the Province of Palermo in Sicily, Italy.

Caccamo is a town located on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily in the Province of Palermo.

Capaci is a town and a commune in the Province of Palermo in Sicily, Italy. In 2004 the commune was inhabited by 10,129 people, with the density of 1,688.2 people per square kilometer.

Isola delle Femmine (Sicilian: Isula dî Fìmmini) is an Italian town in North-Western Sicily, administratively part of the province of Palermo. It has 6,208 inhabitants (as of 2001).

Piana degli Albanesi is an Italian comune in the Province of Palermo, Sicily. It has 6,227 inhabitants as of 2001.

Campofelice di Roccella is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 50 km southeast of Palermo.

Casteldaccia is a town in the province of Palermo, Sicilia, Italy. It is the seat of the Vini Corvo wine producer.

Caronia is a town and comune on the north coast of Sicily, in the province of Messina, about half way between Tyndaris (modern Tindari) and Cephaloedium (modern Cefalù).

Gioiosa Marea (Sicilian: Giujusa) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 130 km east of Palermo and about 60 km west of Messina.

Borgetto in Sicilian: Lu Burgettu, is a small mountain town near the province of Palermo in Sicily. As of 2007 Borgetto had an estimated population of 6,875.  

Trabia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 30 km southeast of Palermo.

Svolvaer is the administrative centre of Vagan Municipality (9,200 inhabitants) in Nordland County, Norway.

The city of Bodø was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). Bodin was merged with Bodø on 1 January 1968. Skjerstad was merged with Bodø on 1 January 2005. Bodø, located just north of the Arctic Circle, is the largest city in Nordland, and the second largest in North Norway.

Harstad is the second largest city and municipality by population, in Troms county, Norway - the city is also the third largest in North Norway. Thus Harstad is the natural centre for its district. Situated approximately 250 kilometres (155 mi) north of the Arctic Circle, the city celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2004.

Narvik is a town and municipality in Nordland county, Norway. Narvik is located on the shores of the Narvik Fjord. The municipality is part of the Ofoten traditional region of North Norway, inside the arctic circle.

Santa Flavia, known as Solanto until 1880, is a town of 10,318 people in the province of Palermo.

Stokmarknes is a small town on the island of Hadsel in Nordland, Norway. It is the municipality centre of the Hadsel municipality.

Taormina is a comune and small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy, in the Province of Messina, about midway between Messina and Catania.

Located in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Toy Museum, Museo Del Giocattolo in Bagheria, Italy collects a wide range of antique toys, nature, composition, origin and different times between the end of 1800 and the first half of 1900. The museum is located in the halls of the eighteenth century...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Castelbuono owes its origins to Ventimiglia, Gentlemen's County, Geraci, who, in early 1300, decided to build a castle on the hill overlooking the old farmhouse "Ypsigro" called Castello di Castelbuono in Palermo, Italy. Castello di Castelbuono is a great...

Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

This modern hotel , Hotel Le Pelagie is centrally located. The owners greet their guests with all the warmth and friendliness typical of island people. Hotel Le Pelagie is situated in a central position , only 300 m from the sea Hotel Le Pelagi...

Located in Erice, Trapani, Sicily, Italy

Hotel Elimo Erice dipped in a unique atmosphere... set among the stones of the myth... inebriated by the Mediterranean perfumes...... we are expecting you... Hotel Elimo,offers rooms as single, double, triple... and one best suite! To l...

Located in Casteldaccia, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Bed and Breakfast Piano Verde in Casteldaccia Italy, 150 meters from the A PA-CT, offers its customers the possibility of a pleasant stay in its structure cleverly finished with tastefully decorated rooms and attention to detail, provided with toilets...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Restaurant Il Mirto e la Rosa (The Myrtle and the Rose) in Palermo Italy was opened in June 1987 as an initiative of Mrs. Antonella Sgrillo and of a group of enthusiastic lovers of the vegetarian and hygienic cuisine. Being linked to its original gene...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The museum, Museo Mormino includes collections of ceramics, coins, prints and drawings, stamps, paintings, and an important archaeological collection of Palermo, Italy. In addition, a rich library with over seventy thousand volumes. The first nucleus of ...

Located in Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Villa Carlotta is a small, luxury hotel in Taormina, combining the warm Sicilian hospitality with modern comforts and traditional Italian design, elegance and charm.

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Palermo's Center City Guesthouse is situated in the heart of the city of Palermo Italy; from here you can comfortably reach the city centre on foot, where you will discover its many sights and attractions. Palermo's Center City Guesthouse really lives...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Elegant and opulent, filled with modern comforts and impeccable services, the rooms at Hotel Residenza D Aragona are the best for those who are traveling for business or pleasure to Palermo, Italy: in the historical center, near the grandiose Politeama an...