Taormina was the main stop in my 10-day trip from Rome to Sicily, combining work with a mini-holiday. It was indeed greatest comfort for me to live in a lovely, smart and quiet appartment close to all shops and amenities in the midst of a touristy, cosmopolitan city during a major numismatic conference! Antonello, Massimo's brother, kindly facilitated my arrival in the city, as he smsed me the coach timetable and necessary information (which was not available on the internet) to get there while I was on the move, and waited for me until late (10 pm) in the city. I found the written guidelines for guests most helpful, and made the most of them throughout my stay. Not least, when I forgot by accident my little purse with ID and valuables in the flat on my departure day, Antonello kindly sorted that out and even offered to give me a ride to the airport in order not to lose my flight (thankfully that did not have to happen, he avoided the hassle). I do retain the best memories from my stay in Taormina, and certainly the lovely flat I stayed in and its genuinely hospitable and friendly hosts do form part of the general picture; I would surely choose to stay in it again if I were to come back, I did indeed feel at home!