Grand Hotel Timeo
Set in the hills of Sicily's east coast, Grand Hotel Timeo makes a for a great stay whether you're looking to escape or looking to explore. This upscale hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites, each featuring a blend of old-world and modern Italian style. Many of the rooms offer ocean views, and the grounds are also home to a formal restaurant serving Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine, a literary bar, a casual poolside bar, a spa, beach access courtesy of sister property Villa Sant'Andrea, and a fitness center. Leave the hotel, however, and you'll find a host of interesting day trips, including Mount Etna — Europe's largest volcano — the historic Greek Theatre, and Savoca, a small town 20 minutes to the north that served as a filming location for The Godfather.
