Moon Sicily: Best Beaches, Local Food, Ancient Sites (Travel Guide)

Moon Sicily: Best Beaches, Local Food, Ancient Sites (Travel Guide)

From relaxing on sun-soaked beaches to hiking Mount Etna, immerse yourself in la dolce vita with  Moon Sicily. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries  for exploring the best of Sicily, including Palermo, Western Sicily, the Aeolian Islands, Catania, Mount Etna, Syracuse, and more - Strategic advice  for foodies and oenophiles, art lovers, hikers, history buffs, beach bums, and more - Must-see highlights and unique experiences for any season: Go climbing and wine-tasting on scenic Mount Etna. Visit the noble palaces and flourishing outdoor markets of Palermo. Island-hop and soak up the spectacular beaches of the Aegadian Islands. Walk among Greek ruins at the Valle dei Templi and wander romantic towns like Cefalú and Taormina - The best local flavors:  Savor fresh seafood straight from the Mediterranean, sample locally made sheep cheese, and taste some of Italy’s best street food in Palermo. Enjoy diverse Sicilian wines like historic marsala and sip a morning cappuccino at a charming café - Expert advice  from Palermo local and chef Linda Sarris on where to stay, what to eat, and how to get around - Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout - Background information  on the landscape, history, and cultural customs - Handy tools  including an Italian phrasebook and tips for senior travelers, travelers of color, traveling with children, and more With Moon’s practical tips and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can experience the very best of Sicily.   Exploring more of Italy? Check out  Moon Southern Italy  or  Moon Rome, Florence & Venice . About Moon Travel Guides:  Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media. "Moon handbooks are always a pleasure to read. The writing is crisp, the research impressive, and the recommendations practical and down to earth."― Chicago Tribune “The books are more easily readable than other guides. The main attractions are also marked with a special icon and sidebars and boxes highlight special information, making the Moon handbooks one of the most user-friendly guides in terms of visual appeal and organization…the quality is uniformly excellent."― Transitions Abroad "Far from narrow minded, each Moon travel guide gives itinerary options for a variety of travelers’ budgets—from frugal to lavish. They make books catering to those who love the outdoors, those who have limited time, those staying exclusively in cities and those who’ve fully committed to living abroad. In all, they have hundreds of titles, ranging Bermuda to Budapest, that’ll teach you to embrace a new culture."― Gear Patrol, “The Best Travel Guidebooks for Every Journey” "Moon handbooks have become known as well-written and exceptionally informative guides."― The New York Times "Moon guides are perfect for the relaxed road tripper or outdoor explorer."― No Small Plan "Moon handbooks are known for cannily combining logistical information with cultural background of a country or state."― Los Angeles Times Linda Sarris  is a food, wine, and travel consultant and private chef based in Palermo, Sicily. She left an office job in book publishing for a year of training at the French Culinary Institute that changed her world completely. After a scholarship from the Women Chefs and Restaurateurs organization sent her to a vineyard in Sicily, she fell in love with the island, its history, the warm people, the markets, and the incomparable weather. After nearly a decade of private chef-ing splitting time between New York and Sicily, she sold everything and moved full-time to Palermo.   From her sun-lit kitchen studio above the 1,000-year-old Ballarò food market, Linda works as a freelance writer, social media manager, and culinary communications consultant while still traveling regularly as a private chef, with clients in the fashion and music industries. Under her brand, The Cheeky Chef, she is self-publishing a Sicilian food and wine ‘zine and curating a series of Mediterranean culinary lifestyle retreats and travel experiences. Read more on her website, http://www.lindasarris.com.