Sicily Travel Stories

Sep 3, 2024 • 12 min read

Whether it’s your first trip to Italy or you're coming back for more, we have the right itinerary for you.

Mar 17, 2024 • 5 min read

The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily has long had a magnetic pull for sightseers. Here are the best times to visit.

Mar 16, 2024 • 6 min read

Sicily astounds with its abundance of architecture, hiking, and glorious food scene. Here are 15 of our favorite things to do during your next vacation.

Mar 14, 2024 • 6 min read

From how to find a taxi to tips on train travel and accessible transportation, here’s all you need to know about how to get around sensational Sicily.

Mar 13, 2024 • 6 min read

Here's how to experience the best of Sicily when traveling as a family.

Mar 11, 2024 • 8 min read

From urban adventures in Palermo to a thrilling hike on the slopes of Europe's largest volcano, here are the best places to go in Sicily.

Mar 10, 2024 • 6 min read

Sicily can seem like an expensive destination at first but these budget travel tips and daily costs will help you plan a trip that doesn’t break the bank.

Mar 9, 2024 • 5 min read

Hilltop villages, ancient ruins and baroque cities await your discovery on the best road trips in Sicily.

Mar 1, 2024 • 5 min read

Sicily is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, but the island has its own distinct culture. Here’s what you need to know before your trip.

Feb 26, 2024 • 5 min read

From isolated coves with stunning scenery, to see-and-be-seen fashionable spots, and the perfect places to swim with kids, these are Sicily's top beaches.

Feb 22, 2023 • 7 min read

An earthy, honest, foodie heaven, Sicily cooks up traditional dishes and street snacks bursting with seasonal flavor and top-quality island produce.

Jan 19, 2023 • 9 min read

Two expert travel writers make the case for choosing Sicily vs Sardinia for your next Mediterranean getaway.

Nov 25, 2021 • 5 min read

Sicily's most inspiring natural beauty spots include isolated beaches, pristine forests and active volcanoes – here are eight of our favorites.

Nov 24, 2021 • 8 min read

With its volcanic islands and rugged shorelines, Sicily offers dramatic landscapes that are perfect for a hiking vacation.

Nov 18, 2021 • 6 min read

From art-filled churches to historic markets and spectacular walks, you’ll find wonderful things to do in Sicily that won’t cost a thing.

Jan 14, 2021 • 5 min read

Dr Jill Biden is the first Italian-American first lady in US history, so where are her Italian ancestors from? Researchers in these villages might have the…

Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read

Attention: World Pasta Day is 25 October. All diets are cancelled. Join the celebration by visiting the birthplace of your favourite pasta shapes.

Sep 17, 2019 • 5 min read

Just stepping out of the front door can be adventure enough when you are parenting a toddler so taking your little darling further afield can require some…

Apr 18, 2018 • 5 min read

Palermo is a beguiling city, set like a jewel in the fan-shaped Conca d’Oro plain between two rocky promontories. For almost three millennia, empire after…

Aug 29, 2017 • 5 min read

Clustered in the blue-green Mediterranean an hour’s boat ride north of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands are one of Europe’s most visually stunning and…