Antonio was so kind, accepting, always helpful, and very generous- he is a very good communicator and was always available when we had urgent need for advice or help. We were met at the airport by his driver colleague (and arranged an uplifting tour of some wondrous sites the next day). We were met at the apartment by Antonio's two generous friends- one carried our heavy cases up the stairs, the other was a delightful neighbour. Antonio's apartment is set within an extraordinary and beautiful marble and stone 'palace'. The rooms were welcoming, comfortable, secure and cosy, yet very spacious and airy too. There was everything we needed, and more: colorful furnishings and art works, and objects of whimsy to delight and bring many smiles. We enjoyed the wonderful intensity of Palermo's historical and cultural richness around us, and easily walked to night time open air markets. People were friendly and welcoming. And the food!!!: we thoroughly explored, prepared and greatly enjoyed fresh local produce. Wished we had stayed longer.