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Eremo della Giubiliana, Eremo Valley, near Syracuse
Tatler
"How clever of Vincenza Jolanda Nofisi, the heir to the aristocratic Nifosi family, to convert this 15th-century convent into a heavenly bolthol ...
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Southwest, near Agrigento
Financial Times, British Harper's Bazaar, Tatler, Financial Times, British Harper's Bazaar
Rocco Forte's posh new resort in Sicily. "Opened in late 2009, Verdura is arguably the finest resort on the island. Designed ...
Monaci delle Terre Nere, Mount Etna / Zafferana Etnea
Wallpaper
Wallpaper raved about the old-meets-modern renovation of this six-bedroom, 18th century manor retreat in a lovely country setting, at the foot of Mou ...
Azienda Agricola Mandranova , southern coast, Palma di Montechiaro
Financial Times, Our Friends
A hip / historic boutique hotel in Sicily, cited by the the FT in the attached review. "Hugging Sicily’s stunning southern coast, ...
La Suite Bleue, Northern Lazio, 2 hours drive frrom Rome
British Harper's Bazaar
In its March 2012 review of "quirky getaways," Harper's Bazaar calls La Suite Bleue "insanely romantic" and remarks, "Tree ...
Palazzo Hedone, Scicli, south
British Harper's Bazaar, British Harper's Bazaar
Private villa rental in Sicily. Palazzo Hedone sleeps 24, "there is a cinema in grotto, a slice of a pool with a roof that ...
Musciara, Siracusa, Oritigia
Financial Times
City beach resort in Syracuse, Sicily with a "Milan-meets-Morocco" vibe. The revival of this ancient city is featured in the attached FT How t ...
Casa Talia, Modica
Financial Times
New posh B&B on the outskirts of Modica in southwest Sicily. Casa Talia boasts a Slow Food affiliation and "exotic, utterly private rooms mergi ...
Marettimo Residence, Marettimo island
Financial Times, Financial Times
If you're looking to escape the crowds on a good-value, low-key island holiday, Marettimo might be for you. "The most remote and rugged of t ...
Le Lumie, Modica
Our Friends
"Le Lumie is a one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast, secreted in a blink-and-you’ve-missed-it courtyard close to the imposing baroque Duomo di S. ...
Casa Talia, Modica
Our Friends
"Casa Talia, an intimate, seven-room B&B in the heart of UNESCO-protected Modica, is the brainchild of two Milanese designers – who have ...
Masseria San Giovanni Sgadari , inland, Petralia Soprana
Financial Times
In the attached FT article on Sicily's Ancient hilltop towns, travel-writer Mary Taylor Smeti recommends the Masseria San Giovanni Sgadari, the ancient ...
Grand Hotel Timeo, Taormina
Vanity Fair, Financial Times
Considered the best hotel in Taormina, located above a beautiful garden of jasmine and rose bushes, with fantastic views of Mount Etna. The ...
Il Palmento dei Castagni, Mount Etna, Sant'Alfio
Vogue
In its November 2008 article, "The Best for Less," Vogue cites this villa in the foothills of Mount Etna in Sicily. "Ingeniously built wi ...
La Plage Resort, Taormina, Isola Bella
Financial Times
New resort in Taormina, one of Sicily's "most beloved resort towns with Mount Etna looming in one direction and the Ionian sea below."&nb ...
Capofaro, Salina Island
Our Friends, DailyCandy, Vogue
Small chic hotel on Salina Island, off the coast of Sicily. 18 "crisp white" rooms on a stunning 13 acre estate, says Vogue. So co ...
Tonnara di Bonagio, Valderice, Trapani
Vogue
Sleek hotel housed in a former tuna factory, located in the "it"part of Sicily, says Vogue. From $150. Vogue Tips: The best beach ...
Kempinski Hotel Giardino, Mazara del Vallo
Vogue
"The place to stay" in the North African-influenced town of Mazara del Vallo, says Vogue abut Kempinski Hotel Giardino. Arab-Norman ...
Torri Pepoli, Erice
Vogue
"Opulent" hotel located in a restored 13th century castle in the ancient town of Erice. A Vogue pick in this newly trendy region of Sicily. ...
La Lampara, Sciacca, waterfront
Financial Times
For lunch in Sciacca, fashion-designer Antonio Berardi recommends La Lampara for fresh fish on the waterfront. "Sciacca, famous for coral ...
Il Normanno, Cefalu
Financial Times
In its review of special restaurants in Sicily, the FT writes, "if it's is picturesque and candle-lit, don't go there." Il Normanno ...
La Pineta, Savoca, above Taormina
Financial Times
"Real" down-home restaurant in a tiny medieval town where the Godfather was filmed. The FT recommends fish on the terrace, overloo ...
Ristorante Ulisse, Erice
Financial Times
Good spot for thick-crusted, classic Sicilian pizza, says the FT. ...
Ristorante Filippino, Lipari Island
Vogue
Vogue says to try the risotto topped with red fish at this restaurant. ...
Trattoria Garibaldi, Marsala, Trapani
Vogue
Good local spot. Vogue says to try the fish couscous. ...
Sicily: Latest travel articles by the top sources
Intelligent Travel -- Nat. Geographic, May 07, 2013
Mr and Mrs Smith, May 07, 2013
NY Times, April 26, 2013
NY Times, April 26, 2013
Independent, March 30, 2013
Daily Telegraph, March 20, 2013
Daily Telegraph, March 20, 2013
Daily Telegraph, March 20, 2013
Intelligent Travel -- Nat. Geographic, March 04, 2013
Independent, March 02, 2013