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Synopsis
An unbeatable guide to an increasingly popular Mediterranean destination.
- Shows travelers how to explore the unique land and culture of Sicily, which was named the world's eighth-best island in Travel & Leisure's 2001 World's Best Awards
- Gives readers the scoop on Sicily's many historic sites and architectural monuments, including the baroque glories of the Valdi Noto and the ancient Greek ruins of Agrigento, both recently named UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Pinpoints the best of Palermo as well as Sicily's top resorts and most memorable hill towns-and delivers the lowdown on Sicily's natural wonders, including Mount Etna, the world's tallest active volcano
Synopsis
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.- The lowdown on Sicily's most evocative ruins and cathedrals, plus the best beaches, down-home restaurants, and luxury hotels.
Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
About the Author
As a team of veteran travel writers, Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince have produced numerous titles for Frommer’s, including best-selling guides to Italy, France, the Caribbean, England, and Germany. Porter, a former bureau chief of the Miami Herald, is also a Hollywood columnist and radio commentator whose broadcasts are carried in 50 states. His most recent book release is Brando Unzipped, a close-up look at the private life of Marlon Brando. Prince was formerly employed by the Paris bureau of the New York Times and is today the president of Blood Moon Productions and other media-related firms.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
What’s New in Sicily.
1. The Best of Sicily.
2. Planning Your Trip to Sicily.
3. Suggested Itineraries for Sicily.
4. Settling into Palermo.
5. Exploring Palermo.
6. Side Trips from Palermo.
7. Messina & the Tyrrhenian Coast.
8. The Aeolian Islands.
9. Taormina & Mount Etna.
10. Catania.
11. Syracuse & the Southeast.
12. Ragusa & Piazza Armerina.
13. Agrigento & Selinunte.
14. Western Sicily.
Appendix A: Sicily in Depth.
Appendix B: Glossary of Italian Terms & Phrases.
Index.