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.

Balestrate is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 25 km southwest of Palermo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,853 and an area of 3.9 km².

Cinisi is a comune in the province of Palermo in Sicily.

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.

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

Located in Mondello, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Hotel Villa Esperia is placed  in one of the most  elegant part  of Mondello, Italy it is located in an ancient liberty villa near the sea and not so far from the city centre. The Hotel Villa Esperia has been recently furnished as an...

Located in Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Enjoy the vacation that you have always dreamed of at Hotel Villa Sirina in Taormina, and indulge yourself in nature, art and history. Rooms are large and comfortable, with balcony looking out on the valley and blue sea of Giardini-Naxos Bay.

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Perched on a shallow cliff in Sicily overlooking the Sea of Palermo, Italy, is the Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo, a world-class hotel that is reminiscent of a small castle, where all guests are treated like royalty. Set in fragrant, terraced gardens, Villa I...

Located in Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Hotel Villa Schuler in Taormina is a family owned hotel, and is surrounded by private gardens, and has views of Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. With emphasis on its original elegance, charm and atmosphere, Hotel Villa Schuler ensures a pleasant and comfortable stay.

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

At the Torreata Residence Hotel guests are welcomed on arrival with professionalism by the 24- hour reception service and will have the possibility of trying the specialites and renowned regional cooking of the exclusive Ristorante Ambasciatori. Those th...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

In the new center of the monumental Complex of Sant Anna the permanent collection of the Art Gallery of Modern Art known as Civica Galleria d Arte Moderna was inaugurated on 24 May 1910. The great National Exposure of the 1891-92 of Palermo, celebrat...

Located in Lipari, Messina, Sicily, Italy

The Hotel Carasco, an elegant Mediterranean structure, directly by the sea, is in an ideal position to enjoy, undisturbed, panorama of the bay and ancient acropolis, all a few hundred yards from the small port and central square of Marina Corta. On our al...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Open 24 hours a day, the Residence Bed and Breakfast Apartments Le Kenzie, in Palermo Italy is located in the very heart of the city, on Giulio Cesare square, just 20 meters from the Central Station and the bus-shuttle to and from the airport Falcone-Bors...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Hostel or Backpacker,  Alla Riserva di Capo Gallo, is located on an area of approximately 2000 meters of Mediterranean scrub. Located in the outskirts of Palermo Italy is reachable by car or by bus line and the subway (station Thomas Christmas an...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Bed and Breakfast Ai Girasoli gives you WELCOME in this young structure situated in the heart of Palermo, Italy in Mariano Stabile, 200 meters from the Teatro Politeama and the Teatro Massimo. The apartments are newly renovated and furnished. The are...