Tag: sicily
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...
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...
Visiting Taormina
It's impossible to stay in Catania and not drive the 40 kilometers or so to Taormina. Olivier took me there once when we were in Catania for the weekend for a family visit, but it was late in January,...
Visiting Catania
First stop on this Italian tour: Catania.
Founded in the 8th century BC by the Greeks, Catania has been a crossroads of civilizations, successively occupied by Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards. These influences are reflected in its architectural heritage,...
Four Points by Sheraton Catania: deliciously old-fashioned
Catania's Four Points By Sheraton is a friendly hotel which, despite its age and off-center location, is nonetheless pleasant and offers a number of advantages.
I didn't have much choice when it came to booking my hotel: the Four...