Tag: Italy
Debriefing my stay in Sicily
I had high expectations of this trip to Sicily, and to say the least, I wasn't disappointed. I'd even go so far as to say that in some respects it exceeded my expectations. So it's time for the traditional...
Rome-Paris business class on ITA with A321Neo: Europe’s best medium-haul cabin
ITA's A321Neo certainly offers the best hard product to be found on a medium-haul aircraft in Europe, even if the service is once again a little disappointing.
It really was the flight I was looking forward to most on this...
Domestic ITA “Hangar Lounge” in Rome: very good indeed
The ITA Airways lounge dedicated to domestic and Schengen flights in Rome offers a very high quality of service, which contrasts somewhat with the in-flight experience so far.
So here I am, only one flight away from returning to...
Catania-Rome in business class on ITA: very basic but beautiful scenery
ITA's business class on a domestic flight is really of no interest and only makes sense when connecting with an international flight. At least on this flight the view from the window was nice, but I would have had...
Piazza Vincenzo Bellini” ITA lounge in Catania: it deserves credit for existing
The ITA lounge at Catania airport is neither particularly large nor well placed, and offers a limited range of food and drink, but it's not unpleasant and has the merit of existing.
It's time to head back to France,...
Visiting Syracuse
Syracuse is a truly beautiful city to visit, with its Greek and Roman-influenced past. It's a harmonious blend of history, culture and Mediterranean landscapes, a destination that combines culture and relaxation, without pretension.
I'd already had the opportunity to...
Regina Lucia in Syracuse: contemporary Sicilian cuisine of excellent quality
Regina Lucia in Syracuse offers gourmet contemporary Sicilian cuisine of the highest quality. The perfect balance between a street corner restaurant and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
On my second evening in Syracuse, I went down a notch or two...
Cortile Spirito Santo in Syracuse: a refined Sicilian Michelin-starred restaurant
Cortile Spirto Santo in Syracuse, awarded a Michelin star, offers refined Sicilian cuisine of excellent quality and attentive service.
To occupy my two evenings in Syracuse, I wanted to try a Michelin-starred restaurant and a simpler gastronomic one, and so...
Ortea Palace in Syracuse: a remarkable experience in Sicily
Recently opened after a lengthy renovation, the Ortea Palace is undeniably the most beautiful hotel in Syracuse, if not Sicily.
We've been waiting a long time for this hotel, to say the least! It's housed in an emblematic building...