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| | Sicily's east coast Ionian Riviera | The Ionian Riviera, running up the east coast of Sicily from the bustling lava-stone city of Catania through a series of charming fishing villages and beaches to the enchanting town of Taormina, is certainly one of Sicily’s most intriguing areas. The entire coastline is dominated by the magnificence of Mount Etna, whose presence has shaped the entire area both geologically and historically from time immemorial. Our villas on the east coast are unsurpassed. Some nestle panoramically on the flanks of "a Muntagna", others lie on the beach below Taormina... all are of the quality The Thinking Traveller's clients have come to expect.
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| | Think Romance, Think Honeymoons... |  We're a romantic lot, here at thinkSicily, especially since one of our team is in the midst of planning her wedding for 2010... And so we've put our heads together and come up with the ultimate list of the 5 Most Romantic Things To Do In Sicily! If you're hoping to sweep someone off their feet or planning an extraspecial honeymoon in the sun, take a look at these ideas, all guaranteed to get your pulse racing! Romantic things to do in Sicily >> Sicily Honeymoons >>
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| International School of Palermo Open Day Dec 12th |
 Here's something for people staying on in Sicily for a bit longer than just a holiday! The International School of Palermo is the the first real international school in Southern Italy, and offers the children of Ex-Pats and internationally minded locals the opportunity to experience the superb IB curriculum in a unique setting. If you are in Palermo on Saturday December 12th, why not go along to check out one of the most important initiatives of recent years in this fabulous city. For more information about the school and the open day, see International School of Palermo.
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| The Arabs in Sicily |  “As-Salamu `Alaykum” would have been a common greeting in Sicily a thousand years ago! Why? Because from 827 to 1061, Sicily was under Arab rule, a period of enlightenment whose cultural, social and economic reforms had a profound and long-lasting influence that is still felt today. For a fascinating insight into the amazing legacy of over 200 years of Arab domination of Sicily, take a look at The Arabs in Sicily >>
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| | Almond parfait with mandarin coulis. Mmmmm... |
 Almonds have been a staple of Sicilian cooking since before the arrival of the Greeks in the 8th century BC. Many of the almond sweets that are so loved by Sicilians today were probably introduced by the Arabs. The superb Sicilian Almond parfait here is from a recipe from the impossibly delicious collection to be found at Don Arcangelo all'Olmo where, as one client puts it "the best food thoughout our trip was at our own villa".
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| | December's featured property: Casa Nuvola | It's the views that get you first! Then the clean, contemporary lines and light colours of the villa's exterior... and then the spectacularly situated pool... and then the views again, hypnotic, extending along the coast down below all the way to Palermo! Perched on the crest of a hill, just a few kilometres from the charming town of Cefalu, Casa Nuvola is a firm favourite with those looking for mesmerising views, cool chic and easy access to sandy beaches. See all our thinkSicily villas near Cefalu.
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