Destinations of: Sicily, Italy

Who would have thought!! A convent on a beach!! Step out of the convent and on to the sand, awash with sunlovers, beach umbrellas, boats and families enjoying the sunshine and splashing about in the cool, clean water.

Location: 90015 Cefalù (palermo)

The Don Orione Holiday House in Palermo has recently undergone a full renovation and has been designed to accommodate tourists, pilgrims and all travellers as well as business, religious and sporting groups. Families are particularly welcome and large numbers are well catered for with function and meeting rooms, a theatre and up to date video equipment on site.

Location: 90142 Palermo PA

The picturesque resort town of Taormina is sprawled precariously over the rugged slopes of Monte Tauro, close to the Mount Etna National Park and the famous volcano and a cable car ride from the heavenly beaches of the Mediterranean.

Location: 98039 Taormina ME

Troina is a municipality in the province of Enna, betwween the seaside town of Cefalù and the ancient port of Catania in Sicily. Troina lies in the Sicilian hills surrounded by forest and farmland, orchards and olive groves. The town dates back to the Byzantine era, but in 878 was conquered by the Arabs, who, because of its strategic location between eastern and western Sicily, established an enormous fortress, known today as La Cittadella.

Location: 94018 Troina EN

The town of Monreale is nestled in the foothills of Mount Caputo close to Palermo, Sicily's largest city. The Oasi Maddalena Cusmano is an attractive property located in the former Monastery of San Gaetano. Now a popular guesthouse/hotel the impressive building has recently been renovated to a high standard. The house of hospitality welcomes individuals, families, couples and groups for rest and relaxation. Tourists exploring the sights of the Palermo region are also very welcome.

Location: 90046 Monreale PA