Even before we arrived in Taormina, Sarita and her brother Antonio made us feel welcome and in good hands.

Sarita suggested and booked a wonderful and courteous taxi driver to get us from the Catania airport to the apartment. Once we arrived (and after our driver insisted on helping us get our luggage upstairs) Antonio showed us around the charming little apartment that is perfectly located and sized for a stay in the gorgeous little gem of Taormina. Everything worked as was listed (the air conditioning being the most important) in the profile and we couldn't have been happier.

The pictures, however, do not do justice to the views and the feeling we got from being above Corso Umberto and all of the sights and sounds that arise along this central thoroughfare. There were the occasional noises that prompted us to wonder what was going on outside and during our stay we were happily greeted with: fireworks from a concert at the ancient and fascinating Greek Theater, an impromptu musical wedding procession led by a dancing bride and groom, and the commotion made by a traditional Sicilian horse-drawn cart moving it's way through the interested and plentiful locals and visitors on their nightly stroll with gelato and cannoli in hand. We were right in the heart of everything and loved every minute.

Antonio recommended a number of restaurants to us and being the foodies that we are, we went to every one and were very happy with them all but particularly impressed with two: Red and White and Andreas. Also the excellent service, granite and cappuccino at Bam Bar became our morning ritual. What a wonderful way to begin our days before heading to one of the beach clubs to relax by the sea or head out sightseeing.

During our stay we had two minor issues that could have been major had it not been for Sarita's immediate responses and Antonio's immediate presence when needed. The issues were outside of their control but they went above and beyond to solve them.

Sarita also booked our return taxi for us which had to leave the apartment at 4:30am and was right on time.

I cannot recommend this apartment, our hosts or this magical place enough. We were very happy with every aspect and felt we received more than we paid for. All we can really say to Sicily and Sarita and Antonio is Thank You! We hope to be back some day soon!