brett
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We were in Sicily for 20 wonderful days. Oct 10-30. Several years ago.
We flew into Catania from Malta. Took a bus to Taormina from the airport.. Stayed 3 nights. Took a bus down the hill to the town and picked up our rental. Went toward Erice. Stay in some very small but memorable hotels, agrotourisms, B&B's.
We drove through Palermo on the way to Cefalu. Did not want to stop with the car. We kept the car and explored the area around Cefalu. Then dropped the car in Cefalu. A day in Cefalu, then we took that train to Milazzo, and then the ferry to the Aeolian Islands for a few days. Very enjoyable.
Coming back we took the train to Palermo from Milazzo and did a B&B opposite the Opera House. We could hear the performance each night from our room. Walked all over Palermo and enjoyed it very much. As we did on a previous stay in Catania. We were able to find a laundromat to wash our clothes as we picked up a last minute Med cruise while in Palermo.
One of the highlights after leaving Erice was deciding the morning of to spend a few days on the beach close to Erice. It was wonderful. Deserted, warm weather, warm water and a very attractive rate at our hotel.
We tend to be very spontaneous travelers. If we like somewhere we stay, if not we go.
You were wise to cancel your AI. Cannot imagine giving up the opportunity to try so much local food and tour about on your own. The last thing you want in Sicily is to be stuck at a place like that!
We flew into Catania from Malta. Took a bus to Taormina from the airport.. Stayed 3 nights. Took a bus down the hill to the town and picked up our rental. Went toward Erice. Stay in some very small but memorable hotels, agrotourisms, B&B's.
We drove through Palermo on the way to Cefalu. Did not want to stop with the car. We kept the car and explored the area around Cefalu. Then dropped the car in Cefalu. A day in Cefalu, then we took that train to Milazzo, and then the ferry to the Aeolian Islands for a few days. Very enjoyable.
Coming back we took the train to Palermo from Milazzo and did a B&B opposite the Opera House. We could hear the performance each night from our room. Walked all over Palermo and enjoyed it very much. As we did on a previous stay in Catania. We were able to find a laundromat to wash our clothes as we picked up a last minute Med cruise while in Palermo.
One of the highlights after leaving Erice was deciding the morning of to spend a few days on the beach close to Erice. It was wonderful. Deserted, warm weather, warm water and a very attractive rate at our hotel.
We tend to be very spontaneous travelers. If we like somewhere we stay, if not we go.
You were wise to cancel your AI. Cannot imagine giving up the opportunity to try so much local food and tour about on your own. The last thing you want in Sicily is to be stuck at a place like that!
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