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Re: Day trips at Western Sicily

by shadowlord 30 May 2012

Erice is good tip. I need read more about it. Thanks. And yes, I have read some guidebooks, but I was also interested about your opinions…
RE: Day trips at Western Sicily

by zebec 30 May 2012

If you are from a non-European country, one without castles and such, then Erice might be the default fave daytrip. Actually, its setting…
RE: Italy by train 3 week trip

by neckervd 24 May 2012

Point to point tickets are cheaper. There are also ferries and catamarans from Naples and Salerno to Palermo, resp. Catania, Trapani and…
Re: Sicily for six nights - lots of questions....

by katgirl00 23 May 2012

Thanks, Lucapal and Zebec, for your replies. Originally, we had a longer time period, but it got shortened, and we're stuck with our…
RE: Sicily help

by zebec 23 May 2012

We were just there for a month drew and rented apartments here and there. Here are some ideas: -stay in Palermo and rent an apartment…
RE: Sicily for six nights - lots of questions....

by zebec 22 May 2012

Kat, to add to Lucapal's local expertise, we were just there for a month. Both Noto and its Baroque cousin Modica were interesting. Their…
Sicily for six nights - lots of questions....

by katgirl00 22 May 2012

Hi, all, My husband and I will be in Sicily for 6 days in June. We fly into Palermo and out of Catania. We're into food and wine, and…
Trip Report: Sicily and Rome----a buncha' mosts (vol 1 of 2)

by zebec 20 May 2012

What follows is lengthy and of interest mostly to those involved with travel to Italia. Hopefully, some of it will be of some use, if…
Trip Report: Sicily and Rome----a buncha' mosts (vol 1 of 2)

by zebec 20 May 2012

What follows is lengthy and of interest mostly to those involved with travel to Italia. Hopefully, some of it will be of some use, if…
RE: Sicily experts - how to spend 12 days?

by zebec 10 May 2012

We just finished 3 weeks of apartment rentals across Sicilia and are now in Rome. Je propose: Palermo, perhaps try a giro putt-putt tour…
RE: random musings on western Sicily

by barbi 07 May 2012

Hey zebec! I wasn't crazy about Erice, to be honest. The town itself and the location are both spectacular, but it's a bit too touristy,…
RE: random musings on western Sicily

by zebec 07 May 2012

Barbi, we enjoyed the harbour area in Trapani, fishermen and all that--didja' make it there? And what were yer impressions of Erice? dun…
RE: random musings on western Sicily

by barbi 02 May 2012

Ah Cyber, I bet you get some attention as well. I stayed in Trapani, but also went to Erice, Marsala, Favignana island, Segesta and San…
RE: random musings on western Sicily

by cybergal 02 May 2012

I'm a middle-aged lardbucket so I didn't get any of the attention, barbi (not that I'm complaining) but I did love Sicily - and agree…
RE: Sicily-7 nights a little advice please

by neckervd 01 May 2012

May 30th: San Vito lo Capo is just a beach. The best you can do there is a full day hike in the Zangara Park (also accessible from Scopello)…
RE: Seven Nights in Sicily Reduced to Four: I NEED YOUR HELP!

by waxybrushes 01 May 2012

Yep, western Sicily's your best option: Marsala, Trapani salt flats (great seafood), Erice, and definitely Palermo -- a vital Sicilian…
The Son of Sorta' Trip Report: Sicilian 'mosts'

by zebec 18 April 2012

Most spooky atmosphere: the 'Veil of Venus' fog/mist which suddenly descends over hilltop Erice town at any time of day. Most lovely Spring…
Sicily: booking accommodation in advance?

by Lif 10 April 2012

Dear travellers, I'll be visiting Western Sicily from May 2nd to May 9th, flying in to and out of Trapani. My plan is to visit some place…
RE: Trapani to Agrigento, sights...

by seaneendubh 10 April 2012

The beaches all along by Gela are pretty bad, I think. There's an oil refinery there. luckily if you head a bit further south there's…
RE: Sicily Travel Companion from 5/4/2012 - 10/4/2012

by printsmaniac 03 April 2012

My partner and I will be in Sicily April25 - May9. Staying in Syracuse and then plan to drive April 28- leave 10.30am Syracuse - Noto-…
RE: North West Sicily - Vineyard - Coastal

by raggoflex 13 March 2012

I'd like ot have booked to go another time of year to avoid the summer rush but we haven't got too much choice this time around. I'll…
RE: North West Sicily - Vineyard - Coastal

by lucapal 12 March 2012

San Vito is nice enough...its going to be busy in July,so I'd book ahead and be prepared to spend a fair bit..its not a cheap destination.…
RE: Terrasini and Palermo

by lucapal 02 March 2012

For (white)wine....you could go to Alcamo...its not far by car. Also-Erice is really nice for a day trip...its a small mountain village,v…
RE: I've got tickets to Sicily

by cybergal 29 February 2012

Scopello, Erice, Monreale. Lovely.
RE: I've got tickets to Sicily

by zebec 29 February 2012

We're going there next month too Barbi. You may want to see Erice. We've just been asking that same 'water' question on the Italy branch…