We are looking for a 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom villa near Syracusa to explore that whole southeastern region. We'd like it to be really nice and special -- from an architectural, design and beauty perspective without breaking the bank. Can anyone please suggest something? Thanks! Travelaum ... more

Ciao travelaum, Some suggestions were posted on your other thread - You might also consider the Val di Noto... Since you're visiting during low season, expect seasonal rates, so even expensive villas would be less costly. However, seasonal beach areas would not be optimal locations. Vagabonda ... more

... wonderful boutique accommodations in Taormina – Villa Angela, Villa Ducale, Villa Carlotta, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Imperiale Taormina, Grand Hotel Timeo, Hotel El Jebel, Hotel Villa Taormina, Hotel ... ... dinner as a guest at Villa Ducale located above Taormina on the road to Castelmola – The views are stunning and it would be memorable ... more

... area of Augusta. You would require a car…. Flying Rome-Palermo Then Catania-Rome: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187890-i418-k3447079-l24752202-Flying_Rome_Palermo_Then_Catania_Rome-Palermo_Sicily.html#24752202 Villa Saracena: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187886-i343-k2084173-l12867869-Villa_Saracena-Sicily.html#12867869 Vagabonda ... more

... in late March and then on Monday need to have a fabulous birthday celebration dinner and a short ride home as we hope to enjoy some excellent wine!! Any suggestions too for houses/villas to rent that are beautiful but not too expensive and wonderful restaurants too. Many thanks ....travelaum ... more

... you considered basing in a stylish agriturismo or winery? A few examples… http://www.borgoalveria.com/ http://www.cosvittoria.it/locandacos/english/default.htm http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/sicily-old-and-new/5 And certainly check Think Sicily. http://www.thinksicily.com/villas-in-sicily/villa-collections.aspx Vagabonda ... more

... for accommodations - hotels, B&B, villas, monasteries, inns, country houses, agriturismos (farms)… Taormina offers many possibilities – Villa Ducale, Villa Schuler, Hotel Taodomus, Villa Fiorita, Pensione Svizzera… Hotel Roma would be a good choice in the historic center of Ortygia (near the Duomo) in Siracusa. Ortygia also has some excellent B ... more

... any suggestions for lodging there? Villa Gaia got good reviews but alas is closed. I have the Frommers Sicily guide but only a couple are listed.) 12/28: Explore Cefalu, drive to Taormina in afternoon, see Teatro Greco, spend night at Villa Nettuno (Do you have a better recommendation? I ... more

... Cefalu_Sicily-Hotels.html Consider Villa Cefala in Santa Flavia for the night. It’s an agriturismo that offers dinner and would give you a chance to relax for your first night. Villa Cefala: http ... ... Year’s Eve, but the Villa Diana is ... ... Hotel_Taodomus-Taormina_Sicily.html Villa Carlotta ... more