Wonderful tour of Sicily. We had a group of 17. We saw Mount Etna, Murgo winery and Taormina…read more Excellent service. Best excursion of our trip.

Luca Di Perri was our guide in Taromina. He was extremely…read moreknowledgeable and cared to make sure my wife and I had the best experience. I can highly recommend luca.

We (4 adults) did a day sailing trip from Salina to Panerea on a fantastic catamaran. They were…read morealways prompt to get back to my many questions via email. Both Cristian and Carolyn were professional and friendly hosts who really made our day special. Highly recommend.

7 MAGICAL DAYS SAILING THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS on the PRIVILEGE 51 SOLANGE Catamaran with Cristian …read more We were very concerned about all the different companies out there representing themselves as "legitimate" charter companies. On the internet you never know.... From the very first communications we were impressed with Cristian and Carolyn. Their response to our every question and inquiry were quickly answered and detailed to our satisfaction, and we trusted that they were honest and trustworthy. We asked for references and they quickly responded so we could verify their credentials. Not only did they accommodate all of our requests (special meals etc), but Carolyn was a wonderful help arranging for transport to the boat and after as well. Regarding the charter itself... we were very happy to charter Cristians Catamaran as it gave us flexibility of departure days and also accommodated our desire to start our sailing trip the day of departure until the final day of the itinerary. (many other charters use the first and last night in port which we felt would reduce the time out exploring). Cristian was happy to give us the maximum time out of port and we greatly appreciated that accommodation. The Catamaran : We were 5 people and the boat was very comfortable. Compared to single hull sailboats the Catamaran had alot of space to spread out. The cabins were very comfortable and sufficient for a small group. The boat has been well cared for. Our only regret is that mother nature didn't give us much wind, so we motored almost the entire time. The Crew: Cristian captained the boat and helped to create a great experience. He guided us to many great spots for swimming and snorkeling and to the ports. He was also very helpful in recommending restaurants at the various ports. The highlight was Rosella, who cooked breakfast and the MOST AMAZING lunches everyday. She was fun and always ready to make our meals and snacks. The itinerary was perfect.... We visited Vulcano, then Lipari (where due to weather conditions we spent 2 wonderful days there), then on to Panarea overnight, Stromboli overnight, Salina overnight, then the last night in Vulcano. We wish we could have had more days to see Filicudi and Alicudi... next time! September was the perfect time for our trip... weather was ideal, water still warm for swimming... and less tourists than the summer months. Cristian and Carolyn are very professional and would be a great choice for a special adventure. Eric, Mark, Dave, Dione (from San Francisco) and Bud (from Bali)

Nice port! This Porto is the "gateway " to get to the Aeolian islands. A small restaurant that is…read moreattached the Porto makes the wait for the next ferry very comfortable. Big plus - it is also very affordable. If you take the ferry to one of the islands make sure not to travel with more than a carry on and read the regulations of what you can bring. Unless you are a citizen of the islands you won't allowed to bring a lot of stuff. We saw several tourists that had were asked to leave the line because of the amount of luggage they were having. Once on the ferry the ride is super comfy.

Very nice hotel next to the place where the ferries leave for the Eolian islands. Clean rooms. WiFi…read moreonly worked on the ground floor (we couldn't connect on the first floor). Friendly and helpful personnel. Good breakfast.

My wife and I stayed here during our honeymoon in 2008. We came into Milazzo too late for the last…read moreferry to the Eolian Islands and needed a room. The price was good for Italy (€100) and the place was friendly, clean, and extremely hospitable. We stayed in many hotels and hostels while in Italy for three weeks, and the Petit Hotel was head and tails above the rest. Highly recommended!

We used Giuntabus for traveling from Catania airport to Milasso in order to take the ferryboat to…read moreLipari. The link worked perfectly (not so common in Sicily). The driver was friendly and the bus left absolutely in time. The fare is very reasonable. We payed 16 Euros per person. Higly recommendable!

The hotel is close enough to the main parts of the city so you can walk. The surrounding properties…read moredo not look so good but the hotel is very nice. The staff was great and the room was very clean and nice. The sliding door lock was broke and the staff fixed it in the first hour. The tv is way too small 15 inches I think. The rooms don't have much of a view due to the surrounding properties. But the rooftop "garden" has a great view. We didn't try the restaurant. As you drive to the hotel you pass through a beach parking area/facility where in this case there was a mountain of garbage on the side that you had to see each time you pass and there was an abandonded building that detracts from the hotel's otherwise great image and location in the city.

We booked our tickets for this ferry a few month in advance online. Since we needed the license…read moreplate number of our car, that was a bit of a problem, since we didn't know the plate number at the time, because we would have a rental car. But the office was very helpful and helped me out (via E-Mail). They did a reservation for me and sent me everything by mail (PDF). Good and fast communication and friendly staff. On the day we took the ferry we just traded our print-out papers for a ticket at the ticket booth (for cars). Quick and easy. Boarding was very fast, Ferries cross about every 15-20mins in peak times. The ferries come in different sizes. From the simple one-level open ferry to multi-level ferries. There is a kiosk on board, in case you're hungry. They got pretty decent arancini for fair prices. The ride is very quick. In 20min you arrive on the other side. Debarking was another quick and easy matter. So we were very happy with Caronte. Everything went smooth, prices for a car (two ways) are fair for about 76 Euros. I'd use this service definitely again.