For too long Sicily was an island given not much more than a side glance. Now a rising star in Italian tourism, she is making her mark as a top travel destination. Tourism statistics show 4.89 million visitors crossed Sicily’s shores in 2022, a number up significantly from the 1.17 million in 2016. Television’s The White Lotus may have bolstered these numbers, but there is more to this island than beautiful beaches and glitzy resorts. 

Applying the idea of savoring life’s pleasures slowly and in manageable portions, the limited stretch of northwestern Sicily from Palermo to Marsala beckons with a treasure trove of breathtaking vistas, crystalline clear seas, fascinating history, rich multi-cultural heritage, and unforgettable food and wine – and all manageable in two weeks’ time. Follow along for a whistlestop tour of what awaits along this striking coastline.