Maria was perhaps the warmest and most thoughtful, generous host we have ever met. She patiently guided us to meeting her in Taormina where we followed her up the twisty narrow streets of Taormina to find her apartment. She helped us park in our own safe, private parking spot. And because we were exhausted from a day of travel and didn't feel like going out, she ordered pizza and (delicious red local) wine delivered to us...unbelievably gracious. She also returned to usher us out of the city and onto the highway when we left...Her thoughtfulness was mirrored in the amenities provided to us in her comfortable 2-bedroom apartment. Absolutely everything imaginable, from 3 different styles of coffee makers to a microwave oven, an HD TV with channels in every language, to a fantastic spa shower. In addition to providing coffee, she also had the refrigerator stocked with milk, juice, butter, jam, and and croissants waiting for us. We loved staying at Maria's apartment with its enclosed terrace facing the sunrise every morning in Taormina. I only wish that we had planned to stay in this magical space longer and hope to return one day.Grai mille Maria!!!