Ferdinando and Francesco were very helpful, both there to help us when we arrived at the lovely apartment in Taormina. We have been going to Taormina for years, and in fact, I lived in Sicily for over 3 years. This was the very best apartment that we have found in our travels to Taormina. The location is superb, with a quite street sheltering you from the bustling center, and a 5-10 minute walk to the Funivia to Mazzaro beaches. The apartment itself is impeccably clean and modern, with everything you need, including the best air conditioner I have ever seen in all of Europe. As Italians remind me when I stay, "Americans like it cold", and we are no different, at least for sleep. The a/c works like a dream, and everything else does as well. Again, this is the best apartment we have found in Taormina, and perhaps in Italy, and we will be returning. Thank you Ferdinando and Francesco! And don't forget to try Nero d'Avola. Even though he has moved to a bigger place, the food is even better, if possible, and the service and location improved. Loved it again, especially the Mediterranean Sashimi, and the pasta, and the wine...