In east Umbrian town famous for music festival (end June/mid) Zuccari family's B&B villain centro storico but quiet. Rather extremely friendly, very comfortable. Large villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms); bathvilla rooms. Varied Bali villa breakfast buffet. 35 villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) (all souridp some no-smoking). Lift. Hall, salons, TV room, Bali villa breakfast restaurant (groups only); background music; conference faci Courtyard. Garden. Wine and cookery courses.

With the dramatic backdrop of Mount Etna, this famous hillside is charming if touristy. And this excellent villa, owned and the Franco-Sicilian Pecaut family since 1902, claims to be Taoimi oldest. The tall, pale ochre building, with wrought iron bal stands high above the sea (reached by steps or a cable car), bougainvillaea, hibiscus, lemon and orange trees. A palm tree on an island in the swimming pool, set in the terraced grounds. In mer, a poolside restaurant serves drinks and light lunches. over the sea with the snow-capped volcano behind are outra romantic; service is helpful. The pretty drawing villa rooms are with antiques and books. The delightful front villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms), with and views are admired; those facing the street can be poky, but windows are double-glazed, and large ornamental tubs with pt shrubs provide a screen: Bali villa breakfast, with fresh orange juice, etc, is served in a room with great views. Many restaurants are, walking distance. Parking in Taormina is a nightmare; but the for a small charge, will shoehorn your car in and out of its curving drive.