A great big thank you to Antonio & the Palana family for being such wonderful hosts. Antonio was an absolutely wonderful & accommodating host, and we enjoyed our time on Vulcano so much! The apartment was charming and had everything you could need, and perfectly located. The villa was a great base to explore the nearby built up and more touristy part of the island on foot (with grocery stores, restaurants, the infamous mud baths, etc.) but far enough removed that it was peaceful and relaxing. We also enjoyed the villas outdoor mineral showers- very nice! We rented a scooter and drove around to the other part of the island, which is even quieter and more remote and we really enjoyed- especially Spaggia di Asino, a lovely tranquil black sand beach. However, the best part of the experience was the warm welcome and friendliness of Antonio and his family. They made the experience so special & memorable! It felt like every time we walked by they offered us something delicious, from home made Sicilian coffee to cannoli, and we were even given a parting gift of wine (so kind and thoughtful!). Although we know very little Italian, they always said hello and we had many conversations with them and we talked as best we could. We also appreciated the ride both to and from the ferry port, most hosts just offered a pickup so the ride back to the port was a nice surprise. Our only regret is that we weren't able to take the Uncle up on his offer to take us on a boat around the island, but next time! Thanks again for a wonderful time and for your hospitality, we're looking forward to coming back, and we'd highly recommend this place to anyone!