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 (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)

Way up in the hills, above Santa Lucia Del Mela, is nestled this comfortable yet strangely rustic…read morerestuarant. This is a 'locals' type of establishment so it doesn't have the customary 'Oh gee, we're in Sicily' trappings, more it's where a family would meet to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. The food on the other hand is basic for the area but wonderful for its regional flair. They serve what the local families like; one course was pizza, one was multiple types of salads, then cheeses and dish. We met distant relatives, had 8 courses and stiffed ourselves silly! Good, solid and very standard