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
Nestled in the ancient sea port of Messina, Sicily, Royal Palace Hotel offers four star accommodation that will appeal to holiday makers and business travellers alike. Royal Palace Hotel, Messina
Sleeps 10+
Looking for Sicily hotels, Italy? Among the sweet scents and colours of this Mediterranean island, this splendid villa is immersed in greenery, just a few steps away from the sea and the old town centre of Taormina. Hotel Villa Caterina, Messina
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Hotel Residence is a friendly, family-run B&B-style hotel with a super garden conveniently situated right in the centre of Taormina, on the Italian island of Sicily. There are 23 simply furnished en-suite rooms, all with telephone and safety-deposit box. Hotel Residence, Messina
Santa Margherita Apartments, Sicily - Near Messina on the northern coast, this vacation farm offers self-catering apartments, bed and breakfast, and a range of activities for a perfect Mediterranean family holiday. Santa Margherita Apartments, Messina
Sleeps 2 to 10+
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
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
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
