Mary and her partner were excellent hosts for us during our stay at their place in Taormina. We experienced one of the worst storms that Taormina has had for over 20 years and they gave us what we needed to get through it and checked we were ok. They also made our children biscuits and invited us upstairs for a meal while hiding from the rain. Our 18 month old son also got a temperature and they helped call out one of their family doctors for us to pay us a house visit, as well as letting us borrow a baby thermometer. On top of supporting us in demanding circumstances they were very welcoming, leaving us water and wine for when we arrived, and offering us advice for what to do and where to go.

Their appartment was in one of the best locations in Taormina, only 2 min from the cable car down to the beach and only 5 min from the main streets and squares. The view was amazing — a true postcard view. They also had a terrace out the front which our two young sons safely ran around while we were pottering around inside and out.

Though the bathroom only had a shower, they supplied a baby bath for us to wash our sons, and provided a lovely cot for our youngest.

Despite all the unlucky things that happened to us, Mary and her partner helped us have a lovely holiday. I would wholeheartedly recommend them as hosts for your visit.