Words cannot describe the hospitality, kindness and welcome we received from Isabella. Immediately it felt as if we were being greeted by family.
Isabella and her husband picked us up from the airport.
Brought us to the amazing apartment - showed us the neighborhood, drove us to the local restaurants within walking distance.
A huge plus was being able to rent Isabella's car. Did I mention she drove us to the grocery store and waited for us with her lovely daughter. Her hospitality is humbling.
Though Isabella and her family were off for vacation the next day she left us with the number of her contact who drove us to the airport (a huge plus). Basically we felt supported, safe, welcomed and cared for.
The apartments we utilized were perfect. Kitchen supplies, tomatoes from Isabella, her amazing homemade pesto. The air conditioning, terrace, the plants (be sure you water them for Isabella) / this all made you feel like a local.
About Catania and the neighborhood. Perfection! Living like a local we made friends with the deli man, the delicious sushi place up the street- very stylish. Midnight gelato at C&G up the street locals laughing and talking way past the hour. The coffee bars, oh and the sea food. I could stay within the block radius and be happy (got some nice leather heels at the corner shoe store.
Sicily- take a ride to Seracusa, the beach, downtown there is so much to do. Though we went into Rome I truly felt Catania was the heart of local Sicilian life.
There is no doubt we will return and cannot wait to bring the entire family to stay in Catania with Isabella!
Thank you Isabella you truly made our vacation special!