We have had the best holiday in Italy/Sicily that we have ever had and we have been going to Italy for over twelve years now.
Salvo and Elisabetta were waiting for us at the house when we arrived and we received a very warm welcome indeed. They couldn't do enough for us, showing us round the house and garden and giving us advice about the town and local area - restaurants, places to visit etc. They were also kind enough to tell us that if we had any problems whilst at the house, (Salvo and Elisabetta live about 7 minutes away from the house) then to give them a ring at whatever time of day or night and also that if we had any problems when we were out during the day on a trip somewhere, then to ring them and they would be more than happy to help us sort things out. It was very obvious that their primary concern was for us to have a trouble-free and relaxing holiday.
At the house, Salvo and Elisabetta were also kind enough to provide us with coffee, water, milk, fruit juices and soft drinks and there was a lovely bottle of red wine in the lounge for us too.
They are very proud of their local area and told us about the Easter Sunday procession in Avola, which we were delighted to go to and had a great time - bumping into Salvo, Elisabetta and their daughter in the town centre. They are really lovely people - warm, welcoming and a great advert for Sicilians! Whilst we were there, they treated us to a typical Sicilian breakfast in the main square, where we were introduced to the delights of granite and brioche! It was so kind of them and shows the sort of hosts they are.
We are already looking forward to returning in the very near future!