For the ultimate escape, fantasy, indulgence, magic carpet ride this Sicilian retreat gorges in rich history. It has everything, perfect weather, euphoric vistas, art, opera, renaissance, ancient Greek theater. The shopping district here makes 5th Avenue look like a miserable mouse. Taormina played host to season two of White Lotus. If you haven’t...
READ MOREPerched high above the sparkling Ionian Sea, Taormina is one of Sicily’s most captivating towns. With its breathtaking views of Mount Etna, ancient Greek amphitheater, elegant boutiques, and cliffside beaches, Taormina blends natural beauty with rich history and refined charm. Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, a family getaway, or a cultur...
READ MORERoots and religion are very much on the mind of Martin Scorsese as the Oscar-winning director is being honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Taormina Film Festival in Sicily, where he has family roots. Scorsese, 82, is back in Sicily after he last travelled to the Italian island in October 2024 to start shooting a doc that takes its cue...
READ MOREMartin Scorsese will be honored with a lifetime achievement award by Italy’s Taormina Film Festival, marking the director’s return to Sicily, where he has family roots and where he has announced plans to shoot an ancient shipwreck documentary. The Sicilian cinema event, being headed once again by marketing guru Tiziana Rocca, will host a screening...
READ MOREThere is no better place than Italy to celebrate love: its timeless charm, cities rich in history, breathtaking landscapes, and irresistible cuisine make it the perfect destination for a romantic experience. Valentine's Day is the ideal occasion to be enchanted by its beauty, rediscover the magic of unique scenery, and create unforgettable moments...
READ MOREMarch 8, 2019: a date to remember for the people of Taormina, a city in the province of Messina, renowned worldwide for its proximity to the enchanting Isola Bella and, above all, for its magnificent Ancient Theatre. Perched by the sea, the theatre is a treasure of extraordinary beauty and a venue for cultural and international events of the highes...
READ MOREFounded in the 4th century BC, Taormina overlooks the Ionian Sea from its lofty perch, enchanting visitors with its archaeological sites, natural corners, exquisite cuisine, cultural scene, and entertainment. There's a reason why it is one of Italy's most beloved tourist destinations. Here, we give you seven compelling motivations. Find them all in...
READ MOREThe boom in American tourism has been touching all Mediterranean countries for some time now. American travelers in Spain grew by 14.6 % in a single year, in Portugal by 34.2 %, and in Greece by nearly 30 %.At home, record tourism numbers are more than just a trophy to show off. Tthe boom in tourism is practically holding the Italian economy up. “I...
READ MOREThe delights of Italy are universal: clinking Negronis in Rome, spinning a Riva through Venice’s Grand Canal, island-hopping off the shores of Sicily, all interlaced with hefty doses of wine, mozzarella, and art. It’s this limitless allure that has travelers from all over the world descend on the boot with near insatiable fervency, and often all at...
READ MOREThe second season of award-winning HBO dark comedy White Lotus, set in Taormina in Sicily, boosted flights from the US to Italy by 205%, Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè said Thursday. Flights from Germany rose by even more, 265%, in the wake of the mini-series screening from October to December 2022, she said. Further, Santanchè said, "the seaso...
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