While we were only in Taormina for a day, we lived like king and queen in the best room in Villa Sakiko, with its golden hue baroque elements and eastern style interior that has to be seen to be believed. Sakiko's father is a big fan of everything Japanese and Chinese and it shows. The dragon staircase (handcrafted by Sicilian ironworkers) is especially impressive.
We had a wonderful view of both the sea and Mount Etna. Sakiko was very helpful in giving directions and even gave us a large bottle of water on our way back home. For breakfast, we were given a choice between sweet and savory. We choose savory and provided fresh breads (baked by Sakiko's father, who runs a pasticceria) and a selection of fresh meats.
If we should ever go back to Taormina, we would definitely choose Villa Sakiko again.