I'd highly recommend staying at Mario's apartment. We had a great experience. The apartment is perfectly situated in Taormina on a quiet street just a quick walk away from the bustling Corso Umberto and easily accessible to main sights including the Greek Theater, public gardens and the cable car to the beach. The apartment was new, clean and the perfect place to spend the week.

Mario recommended we take the bus to Taromina from Catania (really easy trip) and was very kind to met us at the bus station to walk to the apartment. His food recommendations were spot on and some of the "must sees" in town.

We had a great time. I just wish we were still there!