The mere mention of a trip to Sicily conjures up the charming names of Taormina, Palermo or Syracuse, Lipari, Agrigento and Selinunte. So many names that have rolled off the tongue since the dawn of time. Like that of Arethusa, the lovely nymph who, pursued by a lovesick suitor – though he was a good match, being the river god Alpheus – fled all the way to Sicily. Artemis helped her, a radical solution in the manner of the Greek gods: she turned her into a fountain. Arethusa is still there; you can see her in Syracuse, a little fresh water on this arid, rugged and harsh island, yellow like the sun that scorches it. And within Etna are gathered Enceladus, whose fiery breath causes earthquakes, Typhon the monster, and Hephaestus with his team of Cyclopes, who, calmly at the forge, recycle this energy.

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They may not all be Italian, but our specialists have Sicily in their blood, and who could blame them? There is the grandeur of Palermo, the solemnity of the Valley of the Temples, the beauty of Syracuse, and the vibrancy of Catania. Beyond the cities, the backcountry of masserie, vineyards, and shaded squares is a delight for couples and families alike. To share the Sicily they love, our experts suggest a few useful detours - traveling off-season, venturing away from the coast, or choosing an early morning visit. They will share their secret spots and highlights, alternative routes, and secluded beaches.



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