I fell in love with Giardini Naxos in 1978 - and the love is still burning. For the third time, second for my husband, the destination for the holidays are Giardini Naxos, close to Taormina. It is a cosy little city with the sicilian atmosphere, that we love. You can book a room at Hotel Villa Giardini close to the beach. It is located at a narrow street, the garden are fantastic, the rooms authentic Sicilian, and it would not do damages to your budget.
2:52 Would loved to have seen a map shaded w/ "quieter areas worth checking out" to make referencing (and thus repeat views) the video a bit easier, but really enjoyed this guide overall!
@@newlifesteev Yes. I prefer taking trains. They do go to all the major towns. In June I took trains from Syracuse to Catania, to Giardini Naxos, Taormina to Messina, Cefalu and Palermo. If you live in Europe and can drive your own car then ok. But renting a car is more of a pain considering cost and difficulty parking. Of course there are some small towns in the mountains that don't have trains but that is no different than other parts of Italy.
Honestly? I traveled many places and Italy and italians were in my heart. They still are, but Sicily is totally different than the rest of Italy. People are very rude, they are chaotic and driving there it feels like you’re in a jungle. One worker from a gas station spilled benzine on my boyfriend and then laughed in his face. Catania and Palermo are the filthy af. The only city I liked was Taormina, that’s it. The beaches are no different than other beaches, nothing special about them. Would never go back to Sicily.
@@AN-xu1bq Sorry to hear about your experience. Sicily is a poorer region and I’ve heard that it’s very different from northern Italy. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’ll factor it when I plan my trip.
Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. Sometimes we have experiences like this around the world and it can leave a really bad taste in your mouth but stay positive and hope you get to give Sicily another chance one day 🤞
I fell in love with Giardini Naxos in 1978 - and the love is still burning. For the third time, second for my husband, the destination for the holidays are Giardini Naxos, close to Taormina. It is a cosy little city with the sicilian atmosphere, that we love. You can book a room at Hotel Villa Giardini close to the beach. It is located at a narrow street, the garden are fantastic, the rooms authentic Sicilian, and it would not do damages to your budget.
Sicily is one of the most interesting place on the face of the earth. I want to see the Stromboli volcano at night while it is erupting.😍
Good luck with that. I went there and nothing happened..
Sicily is magical! You can spend a month there and not having seen it all.
So true! 💕
2:52 Would loved to have seen a map shaded w/ "quieter areas worth checking out" to make referencing (and thus repeat views) the video a bit easier, but really enjoyed this guide overall!
Thank you this is very helpful, useful and informative 👍
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words!
We also travel often to sicily, its amazing! On my account you can see one sicilian wedding 🧡😍
Oh wow a Sicilian wedding sounds great!
Bravo 👏 Your videos are amazing ❤
Thank you so much! ☺️
What is weather like in sicily start of September?
Weather is pleasant in September, it’s starting to cool down but you can still enjoy a swim in the sea!
Is it a bad idea to go to Sicily in the end of July? Worried about heat?
Great job!
Grazie.
You don’t mention the train to Sicily?
Make sure it’s not a big car
Sad that there are no trains in Sicily. ;)
False. Lots of trains. Do your homework.
@@paulmontello6074 did you watch the video?
@@newlifesteev Yes. I prefer taking trains. They do go to all the major towns. In June I took trains from Syracuse to Catania, to Giardini Naxos, Taormina to Messina, Cefalu and Palermo. If you live in Europe and can drive your own car then ok. But renting a car is more of a pain considering cost and difficulty parking. Of course there are some small towns in the mountains that don't have trains but that is no different than other parts of Italy.
I'm sorry my friend. I wasn't wearing my eyeglasses when I read your message. I didn't notice your wink " ;) "
There goes 4 minutes of my life I'm never getting back...
Τop
Im from this obe i di t want tk go anywgere vesides thus obe or tgese tgis abd thus abd tgus ibe or here
You actually suggested Ryan Air? Yeah, they may be cheaper but you pay for what you get! In short, they SUCK!
Nah they completely fine
so uninformative.
What info were you looking for? We love constructive feedback
Be Careful it’s very dangerous you can get whacked by the mobsters 😂
1 thing is absolutely necessary to know about Sicily and that is to skip traveling there. You’re welcome
Why?
Honestly? I traveled many places and Italy and italians were in my heart. They still are, but Sicily is totally different than the rest of Italy. People are very rude, they are chaotic and driving there it feels like you’re in a jungle. One worker from a gas station spilled benzine on my boyfriend and then laughed in his face. Catania and Palermo are the filthy af. The only city I liked was Taormina, that’s it. The beaches are no different than other beaches, nothing special about them. Would never go back to Sicily.
@@AN-xu1bq Sorry to hear about your experience. Sicily is a poorer region and I’ve heard that it’s very different from northern Italy. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’ll factor it when I plan my trip.
Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. Sometimes we have experiences like this around the world and it can leave a really bad taste in your mouth but stay positive and hope you get to give Sicily another chance one day 🤞
@@AN-xu1bq Сицилия е неповторима и жалко, че не сте я почувствали и разбрали. Аз я обичам. Поздрав от България.