Bellisima! What an amazing host, apartment, location and experience! Nicole has a deep love for Lipari and the surrounding islands and shares her insights and knowledge - and best spots for cannoli and granita - with passion. From start to finish, I always felt I had an insider looking after me to make my holiday special. Her driver picked me up at the port on arrival to take me to the apartment, a quick tour later by car with Nicole of the island (catching one of the most magical sunsets I've ever seen), food and tour recommendations that were spot on. And when the weather suddenly got nasty on the day I needed to leave to catch my flight in the evening, she did everything she could to get me safely off the island in time and with style.

In terms of the apartment - fantastic! Great location near the center of town, but outside enough that it is quiet and relaxed. There is an awesome little beach you can literally roll out of bed to enjoy the crystal clear waters of Lipari. And I really liked the design of the apartment itself - you can tell her family is from Milan and involved in the fashion industry.

Lastly, I used the word earlier and I don't use it lightly - magical. Lipari is a magical place and Nicole makes it easy to share in it. I will be back.