White Almond Sicily

One of the most amazing experiences you can enjoy in Sicily is a cooking class. Sicily is where Europe ends and Africa begins. It began its history as part of Ancient Greece and then became part of the Roman Empire. Thereafter the island was invaded by the Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, French, Spanish and Bourbons before unifying with Italy. Each conquest left its mark on the island including its cuisine, cooking methods and ingredients. Everyone has their own reasons for enrolling in a cooking class and learning the intricacies of Sicilian cooking in a hands-on environment not only provides you with a unique culinary experience it is also sure to give you the skills and confidence to demonstrate your new cooking talents with family and friends, once you return home from your trip. From couples cooking classes to pizza making workshops you will be sure to find something to excite the palate of your inner amateur chef or budding masterchef star.  The most popular classes are usually h...

As Sicily's first resort Taormina boasts elegance and style and has been welcoming visitors for centuries. The town draped with bright coloured bougainvillea and geraniums offers breathtaking views, an Ancient Greek theatre and cafés and terraces overlooking the sparkling Ionian Sea with a smoking Mount Etna in the distance.  The choice of hotels, restaurants, shops and manicured gardens makes it Sicily's most popular destination. Below Taormina are tempting beaches, grottoes, coves and the tiny Isola Bella attached to the coast by a strip of sand. One of the most iconic locations in Taormina is Piazza IX Aprile. The square opens out of the main pedestrianised street Corso Umberto which runs from the medieval arches of Porta Catania and Porta Messina and is the main focus of social gathering in town. It is a perfect observation point looking out over the balustrade which boasts views of the Ionian Sea, the Bay of Naxos and the unmistakable view of Mount Etna.  Elegant open air...