Aeolian Islands — Fascinating hotel with 3-star holiday accommodation on the Isle of Lipari, just north of Sicily. Sun, sea and history combine to make this the perfect, romantic vacation in Italy. Hotel Oriente. Hotel Oriente, Messina
The Jolly Hotel dello Stretto Messina is a charming four-star hotel in the heart of downtown Messina, in eastern Sicily, and lies just metres away from the harbour. Hotel dello Stretto, Messina
The Hotel Tritone is a smart four-star hotel in central Lipari comprising 38 flawlessly decorated rooms, each with wooden floors, heavy rugs and marble bathrooms. In-room facilities include colour television, air conditioning, internet connection and hairdryer. Hotel Tritone, Messina
The town of Francavilla in the heart of the beautiful Alcantara valley is in ideal base from which to explore eastern Sicily. The lively seaside resort of Taormina and the breathtaking volcano of Mount Etna are both only 20 kilometres away, and there is local natural beauty to be found at the nearby olive-groved gorges. Hotel D Orange D Alcantara, Messina
The Grand Hotel Timeo is Taormina's premier hotel. This Sicilian hotel is best known for its legendary Literary Terrace, with sensational views of the ancient Greek Theatre, Mount Etna and the Ionian sea. Grand Hotel Timeo, Messina
Hotel Eros is a spacious four-star hotel on the Aeolian isle of Vulcano, off northern Sicily. This Vulcano hotel has 26 generously proportioned rooms, each with satellite TV, air conditioning, mini-bar and private bathroom facilities. Hotel Eros, Messina
The Hotel Villa Diana is an attractive, bijou hotel on the Aeolian Island of Lipari off the coast of northern Sicily. Located 400 metres from the main road, and only a kilometre from Lipari town's pretty little harbour, the Villa Diana has just 12 neat bedrooms, all overlooking the garden and sun terrace. Hotel Villa Diana, Messina
Just minutes from Taormina, Sicily, the Hotel Lido Mediterranee is a superior four-star hotel set on a private beach overlooking a peaceful bay. There are 72 spacious, well-appointed rooms, many with balcony and all with en-suite facilities, internet link, telephone and TV. Hotel Lido Mediterranee, Messina
