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Cefalu Hotels: Villa Margherita- A Calm Oasis In Sicily
From the minute that I walked up the orange and jasmine-scented path leading to the buttery yellow house of Villa Margherita, I was charmed. Villa Margherita is the hotel you should stay at in Cefalu, Sicily. Cefalu turned out to be my favorite town in Sicily, and so it was nice to have a haven to retreat to everyday. And retreat, I did. I soaked up the sun on the beach each morning and worked and napped in the sun on the rooftop of Villa Margherita with its glorious sea view every afternoon. The evening sunsets from the rooftop were stunning and were the perfect way to end each day.…
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Gianni House Hostel-A Good Budget Place To Stay In Giardini-Naxos
Gianni House Hostel is located in Giardini-Naxos, Sicily. Giardini-Naxos is the seaside resort just under the more famous Taormina. First of all, Gianni has the best directions of any hostel I’ve seen as how to reach his hostel. He even includes a video with arrival directions on his website. I will never forget the great welcome that I had from Gianni. He was waiting for me at the bus stop when I arrived. He immediately whisked me into the best bakery in town, in front of his hostel, to have them prepare a fresh cannoli for me. Then, he led me up to the roof of the Gianni House to see Mt. Etna in…
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B&B Benebenniu-A Wonderful Place To Stay In The Heart Of Alghero
Alghero, Sardinia is one of those special places in the world. Its Spanish-influenced medieval Old Town gives a feeling of timelessness not experienced in many places I’ve been. So, it was great to stay in a bed and breakfast in Alghero that was right in the center of it all. B&B Benebenniu was immaculately clean, and my room was utterly charming. I loved having my own balcony which let me look down on the square below. The bedroom was quiet and the bed was very comfortable. The shower was very hot, and if you prefer a bathtub, one of the rooms has that choice, too. Marija was a great host and had…
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A Relaxing Stay At Villa Cao In Cagliari, Sardinia
Villa Cao is a haven of tranquility and rest if you are looking for a place to stay in Cagliari, Sardinia. I was given the family room during my stay and it was spacious and welcoming. The bed and breakfast, Villa Cao, has a beautiful setting and is set back from the road, so there is absolutely no traffic noise. I slept very well during my stay there. I also liked having my own private entrance to the room. It was clean and comfortable. You should know that the shower in this particular room is very small if having a large shower is important to you. The room has a…
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Bed and Breakfast Bella Trapani: A Charming Place To Stay in Trapani, Sicily
Hospitality. Italians must have invented the word. Everywhere I go in Italy, I feel like people are aiming to please, to make sure that I am comfortable. The Bed and Breakfast Bella Trapani displays this Italian virtue and is a great place to stay during your visit to Trapani. When I arrived, Angelo, the host, had a bottle of wine in my room waiting for me. He gave many suggestions as to good restaurants and what to see on my visit. The thing that I most appreciated is that he met me at the bus station and walked me to the bed and breakfast so I wouldn’t get lost trying to…
