Hotel Kennedy, Sicily

Advantages: Right on the sea front
Disadvantages: None

...We stayed here for a fortnight and we did not want to go home! The hotel is exceptionally clean with stone colured marble walls and floors on all levels. It has a small cosy rooftop pool overlooking the harbour of Valetta. The hotel rooms are well decorated and are serviced 2-3 times a day. The air-con worked very well and we returned every day to a cooled room. Considering it was nearly 40 degrees outside it was always a welcoming feeling. The hotel is very well managed and you can see any slip in quality is not tolerated. The restaurant had a superb a choice every night that had our eyes popping out of our heads. Nearly always a four course. The quality of the service could not be complained about and our every need was catered for. We had our food in front of us after only a few minutes of asking and the staff give... Read review

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Advantages: Nice people, good food and wine, weather
Disadvantages: Driving is scary

...the longest and highest suspension bridge in the world and will even carry a railway. On arrival at Catania I was astounded at the ease with which we collected our baggage and walked out of the front of the airport. No great security or fuss. When we walked out of the airport I normally take a big sniff, all places have their own particular small and I always like to smell a country as soon as I arrive. Unfortunately for Sicily the smell was predominantly of smoke. Italy is a smoke free country and as such there is no smoking throughout public buildings, including restaurants and hotels, as such we had to walk through the group of people who were smoking right by the exit of the airport. After collecting our hire car and being warned of the €850 maximum excess if we scratched it we went on our way to find the hotel. Catania (in the south... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful, Unique and great value for money
Disadvantages: None, in my view, the prettiest place in the world!

...street. The cheerful aria's of the stereotypical moped passing by. The sound of friends, culture and peace. The previous night there had been a small group of musicians playing outside a café right below me. They had played typical Italian music and also classics such as the theme from 'The Godfather'. I had sat out on the balcony that evening and listened. There had been many people dancing and everyone was joyful. Essentially, for me, Sicily. (A single room at the Hotel Del Corso, Taormina, stands at a rate of 90 Euros per person, per night. Each room offers Shower/Bath, Air conditioning, Satellite TV, Hairdryers and a fantastic view over one of the prettiest towns in the world. You have no problem finding somewhere to eat in the evenings, as Taormina hosts hundreds of restaurants and pizzarias serving fresh and local dishes... Read review

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