Capo d'Orlando: Where Sicily Goes to the Beach
A straight run of sand on Sicily's north coast, a marina with boats to the Aeolians, and a town that fills with Sicilians rather than tourists — here's why it works as a base.
The Aeolian Islands: Two Days on the Water, and Stromboli After Dark
Two days island-hopping off Sicily's north coast — a hired boat to the small islands, then a ferry cruise to watch Stromboli erupt against the night sky.
Trapani and the Egadi Islands: The Quietest Week in Sicily
Less polished than Taormina, less famous than Cefalù, but an amazing place that stands on its own and we'd readily go back.
A Week in Sicily for People Who Don't Want a Resort
Palermo street food, a windswept old town on the western tip, a beach nobody told you about, and boat trips to islands that don't feel like Italy at all.