We had one of the most memorable stays at Amelio and Maria Greco’s place. We were looking at a few different places, but were SO glad we chose this one away from the touristy and overcommercialized bustle of Taormina. The apartment itself was clean, well-equipped and charming, very convenient to all the major sights in the area. But perhaps the best part of the stay were our hosts - they are incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. The family gave us some great recommendations for restaurants and places to visit in the area, and when we mentioned that we were going to the beach, they kindly loaned us an umbrella so we didn’t have to pay for a lido. Amelio makes his own organic wine and olive oil, and generously shared it with us. We spent a wonderful evening with them, Maria’s lovely parents and a few other international guests – Maria baked bread in the wood-fired oven and we ate it with homemade antipasti, Amelio’s wine and olive oil. We were all from all over the world (UK, US, Holland, Australia, and of course, Sicily), but we shared wonderful conversations (despite some linguistic challenges) . To top it off, we watched Etna erupt in the distance! It was a Sicilian memory we will always cherish. We will definitely return to the Greco’s place in the future.