Taormina
For three nights we stay at the four star Taormina Park Hotel. The hotel is located just a short walk from Taormina's centre and offers a swimming pool, sun terrace and spa. Rooms are air conditioned with wifi, TV, balcony, private bathroom, We have dinner at the hotel one night and on others we go to nearby restaurants.

Noto
For four nights we stay at the four star Villa Favorita in southeastern Sicily located near the baroque town of Noto and just a few kilometres from the sea. The hotel is an atmospheric restored country estate set amid orange groves  (fresh oranges for breakfast!) . It has an excellent and atmospheric dining room offering a choice of menu. There is a large swimming pool, a sun terrace and lovely gardens with huge palm trees. Rooms are spacious with private bath (shower only), TV, hair dryer and air conditioning. We have dinner in the excellent hotel restaurant. http://www.villafavoritanoto.it/en/