Sicily (Italy)

Advantages: Beautiful places, tropical beaches sun in summer, snow in winter! Perfect!
Disadvantages: Not much to do in some places.

...What's it About? Sicily is the largest of all the Mediterranean islands and roughly has a population of about 5 million. It is a volcanic island, the famous of which is Mt Etna. Technically, Sicily should belong to Africa as they lay on the same continental plate (Italy's 'toe' lies on the European plate); however because of the influx of Romans and Italians, they claimed it as their own. The climate in Sicily varies. In summer the heat can ...
...review, however the whole of Sicily is a little gem and all the provinces have their own treasures, its simply a case of finding them! --- Caltanissetta - (cal-tah-knee-SEH-tah) This is located in central Sicily. This is a very agricultural area, with few tourist attractions. The capital city (the same name) isn't that attractive compared to other areas nearby, but its still worth a quick visit if you're passing. You're sure to find a few good restaurants, ... Read review

Advantages: An incredible country
Disadvantages: Sicilian drivers!

Sicily - oh, where to start? The most beautiful and fascinating country I have ever visited - I cannot recommend it highly enough. But that's not going to get me any decent ratings is it? So I'll do it properly: *Where is Sicily?* As I'm sure most people know, Sicily is the area of land which appears to have been kicked by the toe of the boot of Italy. This sentence seems to sum up the way Sicilians feel about the mainland too! While the country ...
...is just 3km from Italy, Sicily has a very definite identity and culture all of its own. * A brief history* Sicily's strategic position in Europe has made for a colourful past, with a stream of conquering nations, each of which have left a little of their identity on the island. Greeks, Romans, Spanish, Arabs - and many others have fought over and occupied the island over the years. When Sicily was eventually unified with Italy, it wasn't exactly ... Read review

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

...really wanted to go to Sicily and what the wife wants the wife must get, so Monday morning we checked the tickets and passports were to hand (about 15 times) and proceeded to Gatwick, let the adventure begin. Sicily, as we all know has been kicked by nasty Italy, right into the middle of the Mediterranean Sea; to get there you will at some point have to jump on a plane or a boat and race across the water. When you arrive in Sicily you realise that ...
...has effectively managed to kick Sicily about 3 km into the sea. To fly to Sicily you have a number of options. We booked using Expedia and were able to select flights (one way) for the grand total of £142 for 2. We flew with Air Malta to Catania and found the experience perfectly satisfactory. If you would like to take your own car to Sicily you could potter through France, go under the mountains and then potter through Italy until you get to the ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful scenery, hot climate, so much to do and see
Disadvantages: Can be expensive

...things first I go to Sicily regularly to visit family and often go via plane from the UK to either Palermo or Catania and hire a taxi. However the last couple of trips we decided to go via car taking it through the channel tunnel, driving through France, up through the Alps and Mont Blanc taking in some of the most spectacular views, driving through the top of Italy and taking a fast cruise ship from the port of Genoa in Italy and relaxing for approximately ...
...I would personally recommend staying in one of the bigger cities and take in Cammarata and Mussomeli as a day or two day trip unless you want a quiet holiday where you can just relax. Both towns have much to offer - A main feature of the town of Mussomeli is Il Castello Manfredonico (an historic castle) built in the 14th century legend has it that three sisters were shut up in the castle for protection but eventually ran out of food and were found ... Read review

Advantages: fantastic heat
Disadvantages: not much to do

I travelled to Sicily in the summer of 2002 with little idea of what to expect apart from well...the mafia! I immediately noticed how poor the island looked, the area was dirty and there was much graphiti scrawled everywhere. Luckily this just seemed to be in the deserted parts and the resort I was staying at, Letojanni, seemed far nicer.There are some stunning views and beautiful countryside but the beaches, even though attended, are often dirty ...
...to charge aroun £2 a day for entry. Locals seemed friendly and their food was simply amazing. There was an extreme array of freshly caught seafood and local dishes are well worth a try. I have to say I never saw any soprano-like gangs but the locals do tend to dress to impress at night in tight black trousers and shirts finished off with rather expensive looking sunglasses (yes...sunglasses...night!). The night life seemed to consist entirely of ... Read review