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Exploring Ragusa, Sicily

Frommer’s description of Ragusa, “The landscapes around Ragusa are among the most memorable (and eerie) in Sicily. Many are crisscrossed with low-lying stone walls, pieced laboriously together without mortar, and lying in impoverished solitude beneath the punishing sun “, really … Continue reading

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Agrigento, Sicily – Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Demetra Resort Listed as the number three hotel on Tripadvisor for Agrigento. Although a few of the reviewers complained that this hotel really couldn’t be called a resort as there is no pool, which is true, most of the reviews … Continue reading

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Marsala, Sicily – Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Hotel Carmine Rated number 1 on Tripadvisor and located in the town center on the historic Piazza Carmine, the hotel is in a lovely old restored building with an elegant mix of the antique and contemporary, old stone walls with … Continue reading

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Erice, Sicily – Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Hotel Emilo, listed in both Frommer’s and Lonely Planet, is situated on the main drag, Vittorio Emanuele, not far from the parking lot. This is a good thing as I heard tourists dragging their luggage over the cobbled stone streets … Continue reading

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Palermo, Sicily – Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Hotel Porta Felice A four star hotel located just off the Porta Felice near the center of the Palermo within walking distance, albeit a long (15 – 20 minute) walk,  of the main sights and restaurants. We upgraded to a … Continue reading

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