Sicily Travel Stories

Dec 26, 2025 • 8 min read

Fabulous beaches, storied cities, rural retreats and Europe’s largest volcano: Sicily has it all. Here’s where to go (and stay) on this storied island.

Dec 22, 2025 • 6 min read

From trains and car hire to ferries and taxi boats, plan your travels in Sicily with this guide to transportation.

Dec 9, 2025 • 5 min read

From isolated coves with stunning scenery and see-and-be-seen fashionable spots to family-friendly waters, these are Sicily's top beaches.

Dec 4, 2025 • 6 min read

Here's how to experience the best of Sicily when traveling as a family.

Nov 26, 2025 • 9 min read

If you're deciding between Sicily and Sardinia for your next Mediterranean vacation, lean on these two travel pros to help you make the call.

Nov 10, 2025 • 7 min read

Sicily's open-air food markets bring uncensored street theater, mingling with the masses and an array of fresh local produce.

Sep 18, 2025 • 9 min read

The Sicily Divide Bike Route provides travelers with a different perspective on this popular Italian island. Here's why you should cycle it.

Jul 29, 2025 • 7 min read

Pick the right island for you, or visit them all, with our guide to the Aeolian archipelago near Sicily.

Jul 1, 2025 • 10 min read

With its historic churches, gorgeous art, dreamy beaches and urban tableaux, Sicily brims with free experiences. These are 12 of the best ones.

Jun 17, 2025 • 7 min read

Europe’s most active volcano, Etna is no walk in the park. Here’s all you need to know about hiking this iconic volcano in Sicily.

Jun 10, 2025 • 12 min read

Whether it’s your first trip to Italy or you're coming back for more, we have the right itinerary for you.

Jun 10, 2025 • 8 min read

Want to try traveling solo in the new year? Europe is a great place for your first solo trip. We asked our expert writers for their top places to go.

Jun 9, 2025 • 9 min read

Since many natural and historical attractions in Sicily are only accessible on foot, the island is a hiker’s paradise. These are the best hikes in Sicily.

May 22, 2025 • 5 min read

Charming seaside villages, beautiful baroque towns, plus Greek and Roman ruins all await you on the best road trips in Sicily.

May 1, 2025 • 6 min read

It’s perfectly feasible to eat your way around Sicily, where traditional dishes and street snacks burst with seasonal flavors and top-quality produce.

Mar 25, 2025 • 7 min read

As the largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily has plenty to offer travelers. Here are the three best itineraries for exploring the island.

Mar 10, 2024 • 6 min read

Sicily can seem like an expensive destination at first but these budget travel tips and daily costs will help you plan a trip that doesn’t break the bank.

Nov 25, 2021 • 5 min read

Sicily's most inspiring natural beauty spots include isolated beaches, pristine forests and active volcanoes – here are eight of our favorites.

Jan 14, 2021 • 5 min read

Dr Jill Biden is the first Italian-American first lady in US history, so where are her Italian ancestors from? Researchers in these villages might have the…

Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read

Attention: World Pasta Day is 25 October. All diets are cancelled. Join the celebration by visiting the birthplace of your favourite pasta shapes.

Sep 17, 2019 • 5 min read

Just stepping out of the front door can be adventure enough when you are parenting a toddler so taking your little darling further afield can require some…

Apr 18, 2018 • 5 min read

Palermo is a beguiling city, set like a jewel in the fan-shaped Conca d’Oro plain between two rocky promontories. For almost three millennia, empire after…