Claudio is the perfect host and gentleman. As seems to be the case in some reviews i had read, my son and i arrived on Sunday. It was quiet and beautiful after the melee of Venice, Rome and Naples as we toured Italy by train, north to south. Our final destination, Giarre. No taxis and a reasonable walk uphill to Claudio's villa on the hillside. But actually, Claudio not only picked us up from the station but took us to the local supermarket to pick up essentials for our arrival. The villa is immaculate, pool, jacuzzi, gardens, everything exactly as we had imagined from the information provided. How long can i go on for? There is so much to say. OMG, the gardens, electric gates, poolside sun loungers under perfect blue sky. My only regret, that we didn't stay longer. Certainly, my wife wants to come if Claudio will have us back. A most gracious, helpful and perfect host and a trip we shall never forget. Gosh, im feeling emotional.