Where Should I Stay in Sicily to Visit Mount Etna, Taormina and the Alcantara Gorges?

Panoramic view of Mount Etna, the Alcantara Valley and rural eastern Sicily from Vista Alcantara, with mountains, countryside and the Alcantara Gorges in the landscape.

Where Should I Stay in Sicily to Visit Mount Etna, Taormina and the Alcantara Gorges? – That’s possibly one of the most difficult decisions when planning a holiday in eastern Sicily and the answer depends on what you’re looking for. The region offers an extraordinary variety of landscapes and experiences within a relatively small area, […]

Where Can I Go Off the Beaten Track in Sicily to Escape Tourist Crowds and Relax in Nature?

Palmento, Motta Camastra, Vista Alcantara, Historic site, Mountains, sicily, sicily island,

Where can I go off the beaten track in Sicily? When people think about a holiday in Sicily, their imagination often travels immediately towards the places they have seen in photographs, guidebooks and social media. They picture glamorous coastal towns, busy piazzas, famous beaches, colourful markets and restaurants where reservations need to be made weeks […]

Why Simplicity Is the New Luxury: Slow Living Near Mount Etna in Sicily

yoga, Vista Alcantara, retreat, mountain retreat, Motta Camastra, sicily

Where Simplicity Becomes a Luxury There was a time when luxury was measured by abundance. Bigger homes, expensive cars, five-star hotels, designer labels and extravagant holidays were the symbols of success. We were encouraged to believe that happiness came from having more, doing more and experiencing more. Every new possession, every upgraded lifestyle and every […]