Page 30 - Boca ViewPointe - February '23

Page 30, Viewpointe February 2023
Travel: This Should Be Your Next White Lotus Destination!

Postcards From Jessica Palermo: Palermo, noted for its history, culture,
To: Luxury Travelers architecture and gastronomy, is definitely the must-see city
in Sicily. There is so much to do and see here. One day of
From: Sicily sightseeing is adequate before venturing to some of the
smaller local towns within a few miles of this bustling city.
By Jessica Flores. Jessica Palermo would be a perfect place to enjoy a traditional
has worked in the travel and cooking class, to discover the recipes and the secrets of
tourism industry for well the ancient Sicilian culture. We suggest you complete the
over a decade. She holds experience with a tasting of excellent local wines.
both Bachelors and Master’s To enhance your sightseeing experience of Sicily, I
Degrees in Hospitality & recommend you spend a full day exploring the Western
Tourism Management. As side of the island. Head towards the salt pans of Marsala
owner of AWAY Travel in Boca and admire the Sicilian coast with its stunning natural
Raton, Jessica and staff bring landscapes on route. In the afternoon you can head towards
25 years of personal travel Erice, a walled town that reigns over the picturesque
experience to an exclusive on the Ionian seas and Mount Etna as a backdrop in harbor of Trapani boasting a breathtaking view of the
clientele looking for luxury the opposite direction. Here in this quaint village, you western Mediterranean Sea. Have a pleasant stop at Maria
travel planning. have several picturesque pedestrian streets to browse Grammatico’s world-famous pastry shop, where you can
the wonderful shops and sip espresso in a small café taste and purchase her almond desserts while toasting over
Pack Your Bags: Just a few days ago, I received a call overlooking the stunning views of the sea. Many of a glass of Marsala wine.
from one of my clients. He informed me that his party would my clients stay at the famed Timeo Hotel or the San Mount Etna: Your excursion to this breathtaking
like to travel in 2023 and there’s only one place they desire Domenico Palace. area of Sicily will give you an up close view of its
to go ... Sicily! Curious of why they were so determined to I would also suggest visiting the Teatro Greco, a continuously changing landscape of trees, lava flows
go to Sicily I inquired. They asked me the question, “Have Greek theatre built in the 3rd century B.C. that is one and endemic plants. In the morning your expert guide
you ever watched the HBO series, White Lotus? of the world’s most dramatic places to see an opera or a will lead you through antique villages full of history and
Luckily, I had and it was quite evident why they had classical concert. Also, try a half-day boat tour around the tradition followed by a magnificent walk on the edge of
set this destination as their next vacation. Part drama, part Taormina Bays. The pristine beaches and sparkling blue extinct craters, or you can take a four-wheel drive with a
travelogue, the show is based on a group of vacationers waters of the famed Blue Grotto shouldn’t be missed. naturalist to explore the volcano’s lunar landscapes, lush
at a fictional hotel (White Lotus) resulting in a series of Ragusa and Modica: Next stop is Ragusa, where you pine forests and its devastating history. End the day in the
character interactions and murder mystery. But it wasn’t can take a leisurely stroll around Ibla, the old section of DOC wine country at a local award-winning winery.
the plot that motivated my clients to travel to Sicily; it Ragusa. Most of this medieval village is built in Baroque Wheels Down: Many of our clients have traveled
was the beautifully filmed landscapes and culture of this style architecture with interesting secret shrines, family extensively throughout Italy, but few have ventured into
Italian paradise showcased in every episode. crests and baroque fountains. Ibla is also known for its Sicily. Yes, a cruise ship stop at Taormina will give you
Since I’ve been to Sicily a couple of times myself, typical oriel windows, showy staircases, tawny-colored a feel of the people and culture of this Italian island, but
I can verify it’s a place not to miss! The people ... the mansions with filigree balconies, secret arches and nothing will substitute spending a few days here. After
food ... the wine ... the beaches ... and the mountains will yellowing palm trees. returning from Sicily, I now understand how Sicily can
certainly have you feeling like you’re in a movie set. So, After this visit you’re on your way to the village of almost call itself its own country. I guarantee you wouldn’t
if you have been to Italy before and wondered why you Modica. Here you’ll explore this multilevel town with be disappointed visiting here. I’m also sure after seeing
should go back, please turn on your television and watch its tiers of lavish churches and shabby palaces stacked the series, White Lotus, that you’ll be renewing your HBO
an episode from the second season of the White Lotus. upon the hill giving you a true bird’s-eye view of what contract just to see the next incredible travel destination
Your Road Map it’s like living in Sicily. You can also visit one of the it will feature!
Taormina: As you first stop, this undoubtedly chic most renowned chocolate shops in the country. The local Wishing You Safe Travels,
town sits high on a coastal hill overlooking two bays chocolate is exquisite! Jessica 

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