Saturday, November 20, 2010

Grand Hotel Timeo, Sicily

Can you stay in one of the most beautiful hotels in Italy for E360 a night?Yes! And also receive full breakfast daily and a magical lunch for two at the restaurant above, when you book through me. That memorable lunch on the terrace, was just what we enjoyed in October at the restored Grand Hotel Timeo, perched above Taormina, Sicily.An infusion of investment funds from Orient Express Hotels, has resulted in a fresh but traditional look for this iconic property. There is simply not a more beautiful setting ( although the Hotel Caruso in Ravello comes close) in an often overlooked destination. Taormina is all about a riot of flowers, charm and beauty, Italian tradition, ancient monuments (the hotel shares a wall with the Greek amphitheater from 300 BC) and incomparable views.Make a detour on your next trip to Italia. After all, D.H. Lawrence loved it!

The Ancient City of Petra

The Ancient City of Petra
Just like the Indiana Jones movie! Hidden from civilization for thousands of years, it is a wonderful sight!