We flew United Polaris from FCO to EWR then on to SFO. Dinner on board the FCO to EWR leg was a steak. It wasn't as tasty as the short...

With United Polaris business class tickets, we were given access to the PrimaVista Lounge in FCO. It's near Gate E38 after passing...

There weren't a lot of options for restaurants that were open near the hotel. We did find this one, located at Via Torre Clementina, 200....

We had an overnight layover at FCO and stayed at the Hotel Tiber Fiumicino. 1. Location: -walking distance to sights: no -safety: yes...

The Trinacria is the ancient symbol of Sicily. It shows a face in the center with 3 legs around it. Often it has wings for ears and...

I wanted to go back to Al Cassaro for our final gelato in Sicily but they were closed. Instead, we found Lattepa Gelateria nearby. It's...

Al Cassaro is a gelateria which uses natural ingredients. It's located at Via Vittorio Emanuele, 214, near the Fontana Pretoria. We had...

Palermo is known for street food, which can be found in the markets. The Ballaro and Capo markets are large but the best place with...

One of the better known places to get pizza in Palermo is Biga Genio e Farina. There are a couple locations in Palermo but the one closer...

The Cattedrale di Palermo is a large Arab-Norman building. The 15th century 3-arched portico took 200 years to complete. A column...

We finished our tour of Palermo the next morning. The Cattedrale di Palermo is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of...

Palermo is a big city. Fortunately, the historic center is easily walkable. We partially followed Rick Steves' tour and partially...

We had dinner at Ai Cassari because it was recommended by our hotel. It was located nearby, at Via Cassari, 19. Coperto was €2 per...

We stayed at the Hotel Palazzo Sitano in central Palermo. It was well located and easy to get to the sights. 1. Location: -walking...

Palermo is known for gelato in brioche and one of the more famous places for it is Gelateria Ciccio Adelfio. It's located at Corso dei...

There are several ways to get from PMO to central Palermo. One is by train. Cost is €5.90 one way. It stops at Stazione Centrale. After...

Monreale is a Norman Cathedral built between 1174 and 1189 by William II, Sicily's last Norman king. It is located 6 miles west of...

It was a 45-minute drive from Caccamo to Monreale. We arrived at lunchtime and the Cattedrale di Monreale was closed for the lunch break...

Duomo di San Giorgio Frescoed ceiling Chiesa delle Anime Sante del Pergatorio The lamp posts are decorated with crocheted squares. 2022...

From Cefalu, it was a 45-minute drive to Caccamo and the Palace of the Normans. Admission is €6. Ramp leading up to the entrance. Main...