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SICILY Written by Paul Stratton LOOKING FOR AN END OF SEASON DESTINATION WITH PLEASANT DAYS, AN ABUNDANCE OF HISTORY AND CULTURE OR AN ALTERNATIVE CITY BREAK; ‘THE ITALIAN EXPERT’ PAUL STRATTON GUIDES US AROUND THE ISLAND OF SICILY... With the British summer almost over (!) and looking towards autumn where can we go – somewhere not too far, different, with a nice climate….and still fine for bathing in the Mediterranean? The answer is Sicily. Temperatures during October half term tend to be around 20-25 degrees, warm sunny days and still plenty of swimming in both the pool and the sea. An affordable option for all the family is Cefalu, where the Hotel Tourist ticks all the boxes for a relaxed, easy going family break, with a large pool on hand, beach opposite, and a charming medieval centre just a short stroll along the attractive promenade. Or, for an all singing/all dancing 5* option why not treat yourself and the kids to a week at Rocco Forte’s Verdura on the south coast of the island? Here you can indulge in a myriad of sporting activities and unwind in a stunning wellness/spa centre…everything is close at hand so you won’t even need a car. The towns of the beautiful baroque area of south east Sicily – Modica, Ragusa, Scicli and Ortigia – live year round and boast beautiful blue sky days throughout November and December, with temperatures averaging 22-23 degrees. This is the real Sicily. Mingle with the locals, admire the baroque churches, relax in the pavement cafes and feast on this region’s gastronomic delights (Ragusa boasts no less than two Michelin starred restaurants). Experience Modica’s International Chocolate festival at the beginning of December or go in search of Montalbano (yes you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the elusive Detective as much of the filming takes place during the winter months). The historic family run Palazzo Failla in Modica really allows you to get under the skin of this area, whilst the characterful Novecento in Sicily is just a 5-minute walk from Montalbano’s Police Headquarters! If you are looking for chic and boutique ,then look no further than the gorgeous 4* Algila Charme conveniently located in the heart of Ortigia’s historic centre. Did you know that Sicily’s capital Palermo was recently voted the 5th best Street Food city in the world? Palermo makes for the ideal choice as a city break during our winter months. Culture, shopping, nightlife, gastronomy and even ‘souk-like’ street markets – this vibrant hub has it all. Ideally located in a central and upmarket area, the 4* Principe di Villafranca boasts a perfect base to discover everything this eclectic and fascinating city has to offer. 26 | TRAVEL EXPLORER | AUTUMN / WINTER 2016
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