Villa Greta is a pleasant family-run hotel in a quiet location close to Taormina's ancient centre, on the Italian island of Sicily. This Taormina hotel has 23 bright, cheerful rooms, nearly all of which have a terrace or balcony with fabulous views of Etna or the sea. Hotel Villa Greta, Messina
Stromboli is known as the 'Lighthouse of the Tyrrhenian Sea' because its volcano is almost permanently active. The Hotel Villaggio Stromboli is a unique, three-star establishment in between two solidified lava flows on this Aeolian Island off northern Sicily. Hotel Villaggio Stromboli, Messina
A three-star hotel in Sicily, the Excelsior Palace Terme is housed in a converted grain mill on the edge of the Limoni river, in the attractive resort of Acireale. There are 229 spacious, comfortable en-suite rooms, all with direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, radio and minibar. Excelsior Palace Terme, Catania
Enjoy a stay in modern luxury in downtown Ragusa, the elegant centre of Sicily's southern coast. Recently refurbished, this Ragusa hotel boasts spacious rooms with all modern amenities and a traditional restaurant offering national dishes and regional specialities. Hotel Montreal, Ragusa
This Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel is one of the well-known Jolly chain, and as such offers the height of modern luxury in comfortable well-designed surroundings. The accompanying restaurant is one of the best in the city, serving up a selection of regional specialities and freshly-caught fish from the local harbour. Jolly Hotel, Syracuse
Conveniently located for both the baroque churches of the old town and the modern boutiques of the commercial centre, this hotel in Ragusa boasts 90 modern rooms with marbled floors, mood lighting and all modern conveniences. Mediterraneo Palace Hotel, Ragusa
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
The Hotel Del Centro is ideally placed close to Palermo's major attractions. Set in an elegant period building, each of the 22 rooms has its own balcony together with en-suite facilities, direct-dial phone, TV and internet connection. Hotel Del Centro, Palermo
