Sicily has been on my radar for a long time, beginning when I studied abroad in Rome in my early 20s. I wanted to make sure I had time to fully explore the island, and was so glad we made a dedicated trip to just Sicily. We traveled with my side of our family, including my brother, sister-in-law, and my parents. Because we were in such a large group, we opted for airbnb properties for most of our stay. And because Sicily is, well, less than convenient to get to, we also opted to stay on the island for two full weeks.
I should say, Sicily IS the largest Mediterranean island, but it is still an island and manageable to traverse it by car. So, what did I think of Sicily after nearly two decades of simply dreaming up what it might be like? Here is a quick summary of what surprised me about it:. Overall, Sicily is an incredibly beautiful island that is absolutely worth a visit. The people are warm and welcoming, the food fresh, and the landscape is both unique and breathtaking.
Our family of four stayed here and the location was great and the host was probably the kindest, most knowledgeable, helpful and friendly person I have ever met. Our room was huge and gorgeous. We were also equipped with a fully stocked and fully equipped kitchen. I would highly recommend this spot, and the price point was also quite incredible, especially considering everything Palazzo Ventimiglia had to offer.
My brother and his wife stayed in this airbnb apartment and it was, out of all three of our stays, the most impressive. The pictures will speak for themselves, and the price was really just out-of-this-world for such an epic spot to stay. The location, too, was wonderful. My parents stayed at this hotel and we were able to see their room and eat at the restaurant. This spot has a beautiful lobby, a great central location, and the rooftop restaurant has incredible views, great drinks, and great food.
I would say, though, that our location at Palazzo Ventimiglia was just as good and our room was much larger and cheaper , though both were equally clean and beautiful. I was glad we popped by this city to see what it was all about. We stayed two nights in Palermo and I think that was the perfect amount of time. I was happy to be there, and ready to move on after those two nights. I would also add that staying in the city center is definitely a good idea for Palermo for many reasons, but the main two being 1.
