Is Autumn a Good Time to Visit Sicily? Why September, October and November Reveal the Island at Its Most Authentic
Is Autumn a Good Time to Visit Sicily? – For many travellers, Sicily is firmly associated with summer. Images of golden beaches, turquoise water, bustling piazzas and long, hot days dominate travel brochures and social media, while destinations such as Taormina and the coastal resorts attract enormous numbers of visitors during July and August. Summer […]
What Is Slow Travel, and Why Is Sicily the Perfect Place to Experience It?
Slow travel – Sicily. For many people, travel has become strangely exhausting. Holidays are carefully planned around packed itineraries, early alarms, online reservations and an ever-growing list of places that must be seen before returning home. Travellers move quickly from one attraction to another, photographing monuments, eating in recommended restaurants and attempting to experience as […]
What Is It Like to Experience the Real Sicily Away from the Crowds? The Vista Alcantara Experience
Experience the real Sicily. When people dream about Sicily, their imagination is often filled with familiar images. They picture elegant seaside hotels, crowded piazzas, bustling markets, colourful fishing boats and endless rows of sunbeds overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. They think of Taormina, Cefalù, Palermo and Syracuse. They imagine vibrant nightlife, fashionable restaurants and the constant […]
Why Rural Sicily Is Good for Your Mental Health: A Psychologist’s Perspective
By Venerina Conti – Founder of Vista Alcantara Mountain Wellness Retreat | Psychology Graduate | Author | Creator of the V2V (Victim to Victory) Method There is something rather curious happening around the world. People are spending more money than ever before on luxury holidays, expensive gadgets and convenience, yet an increasing number confess they […]
Why Simplicity Is the New Luxury: Slow Living Near Mount Etna in 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 […]