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Grand Hotel Timeo Taormina, Sicily, ItalySet in six acres of beautiful parkland, the hotel hasunrivalled views of the coastline and Mount Etna.Adjacent to the Greek Theatre, it is near stylishboutiques, cafes and cultural attractions, and hasbeen welcoming guests, including famous artistsand writers, since 1873. Its renowned LiteraryTerrace is an elegant place to relax and enjoy thevistas. Most guest rooms command sea views.LOCATION In central Taormina, 3 minutes’ walk fromthe main pedestrian street. 50 minutes from CataniaFontanarossa International airport.ACCOMMODATION 70 suites and bedrooms.DINING Restaurant serving Sicilian and Mediterraneanspecialities. Pool restaurant. Literary Terrace. Piano bar.FEATURES Heated outdoor swimming pool. Gym. Wellnesscentre in garden. Private shuttle to sister property VillaSant’Andrea. Complimentary cruise along Sicilian coastin summer. Conference centre and banqueting rooms.General Manager: Mr Luca FinardiTel: +39 0942 627 0200grandhoteltimeo.comVilla Sant’Andrea Taormina Mare, Sicily, ItalyWith a stunning location on the Bay of Mazzarò,this early 19th-century villa, set in lush gardens,has all the charm of a private residence. It offersuninterrupted views of the crystal Mediterraneanfrom both guest rooms and the terrace of theacclaimed seafood restaurant. Central Taormina,with its Greek Theatre, is just minutes away.LOCATION 3-minute cable car (funicular) ride fromTaormina centre on Sicily’s east coast. 50 minutesfrom Catania Fontanarossa International Airport.ACCOMMODATION 60 suites and bedrooms.DINING The Oliviero restaurant is famous for its fresh,seafood specialities. Alfresco bar, beach bar, indoor bar.FEATURES Private beach. Infinity swimming pool.Complimentary cruise along Sicilian coast in summer.Watersports. Gym. Wellness centre. Kids’ Club.Banqueting rooms and terrace. Courtesy shuttle to sisterproperty Grand Hotel Timeo and Taormina city centre.General Manager: Mr Giovanni NastasiTel: +39 0942 627 1200hotelvillasantandrea.comHOT TICKET Stars like Mark Knopfler are among the“names” scheduled to appear at Taormina’s GreekTheatre, while the Film Fest takes place there in June.NEW TASTES Join a fisherman as he goes out to seain his traditional boat, then let Chef help you cookyour catch of the day, Sicilian-style.95