We found out this restaurant thanks to a Groupon voucher we purchased months ago while planning our…read moretrip to Sicily. At that time we weren't sure about the place to visit, the itinerary and anything else. So we used the Groupon excuse to define at least some particulars of our daily routine at which unlikely we would have given up. Well, trust me if I say this was the best place my family and I have eaten during our 2015 spring break. Not only the menu and the portion were not Groupon-like - they were just enormous - but the service and presentation of the dishes were astonishing and comparable to a five-stars hotel. At the time we entered the restaurant - which later resulted to be also a small hotel - our skepticism was quite high. This place is far away from any town centre, in the inland. Thus without considering they didn't receive our booking made via that site that Groupon Italy obstinately want customers to use. However, something I learnt over time is to not trust the appearances and follow my gastro-sixth-sense. And I was right! Our expectations suddenly changed direction at the time we were told about the menu. An interesting list of typical Sicilian dishes that surprised us at every bite, accompanied by a chalice of Grillo. I took several pictures, but none of them will ever tell you how good those dishes were. Anyway, if you want to look at them, just look for my profile on Instagram. We left the place two hours after, fully satisfied. The chef freshly cooked our meal (it couldn't be pre-ready as our reservation was not there), and we had been given the right amount of time to eat. Every time something reached our table, the dishes were fully illustrated. And every time an empty dish was leaving the table we was asked about our appreciation. What else can I say? I think it's worth mentioning the proximity of this place to the Bingi airport (Trapani). Considering we would like to come back again to both Sicily and Rocche Draele, I will check for their availability when I will plan my next visit to Sicily.

Favignana is a very beautiful place and to get there you must go through the port. It's pretty…read morequick and easy. When I visit my family in Marsala in the summer, we just take a quick drive to Trapani and take the ferry. It maybe takes 30mins at most to get there by boat, but if you choose to ferry your car it can as well it can take longer. If you ever come to this part of Sicily you really should come here. You will not regret it.

The short trip out to Mozia is a good experience on the shallow water of the bay. The boat is…read morerather small and the speed limited. This enjoyable experience is a nice prologue to a visit on the island. The atmosphere is easygoing and the staff is very helpful with any question that arises during the trip.

Fantastic location in center of Castellammare. The managers are very friendly and ready in every…read moremomenti to give you helpful advice. The breakfast is fantastic: a lot of things are home made, for example the cakes. The cheese and salami come from nearby area. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious. The rooms with the windows on the main street are a bit noisy but they are the best choice if you want to try the typical life of a small Sicilian village.

La Foresteria is a lovely modern hotel in the countryside outside Menfi in the western part of…read moreSicily. It is situated on top of low hill, surrounded by vineyards with the blue Mediterranean sea at a distance. Our room was large, modern and clean. It had a little lavender garden outside and a view of the vineyards and the sea. The beds were neither too hard nor too soft, just perfect. You can enjoy the little gym or relax in the infinity pool or the sauna, but the real attraction of this place is the wine and food. Planeta, which owns La Foresteria is a Sicilian wine producer and we had the opportunity to sample their products under the guidance of their competent sommelier. Very nice! The 6-course dinner was exceptionally good! Well composed and presented and absolutely delicious. The breakfast offered a very nice buffet with plenty of options, both hot and cold. As there are only 14 rooms, I can't imagine it ever getting crowded. At our visit only half of the rooms were occupied and the place felt quiet and peaceful. A highly recommended hotel!