Exhausted from long hours of travel and still jet lagged, my husband and I had a difficulty locating the place which it shouldn't be. We were just very tired and hungry, but Claudia stayed with us on the phone the entire time until we figured out how to get to her place.
The villa is beautiful, away from the tourist area. We felt we that were one of the locals. It's about 40 minutes away from the airport and Taormina. The shower room is small just like the one on the cruise. My husband and I are small so it wasn't a problem at all.
I love the history of the building. It's tastefully decorated. It's equipped with dining supplies (no kitchen and fridge). The parking is a BIG plus! There are also coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants nearby.
I love how Claudia surprised us with a bottle of wine for my birthday. That was very lovely.
Excellent communication. Her housekeeper Mohammed doesn't speak English but he tried very hard to accommodate us. He was very friendly and attentive to all our needs. We also met her husband who was also very helpful. He gave us tips around the area.
It was definitely a wonderful experience. Even though I didn't meet Claudia, she always made sure that we are ok and we had everything we needed.
Thanks very much!!! Until next time.