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Taormina mayor says urgent action needed after €1bn storm damage in Sicily

Sicily is assessing up to €1bn in damage after Cyclone Harry hit the Ionian coast, destroying infrastructure, homes, and tourism businesses. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Cateno De Luca, mayor of Taormina, calls for urgent action.

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From Taormina to Catania: a foodie odyssey through Sicily's eastern edge

Shoulder season proves the perfect time for Douglas Blyde to discover Sicily’s distinctive food and wine scene, as well as it’s world-class hotels

Evening Standard

Lauren Sánchez wedding outfit reportedly stolen in Venice days after lavish ceremony

Bezos and Sánchez are reportedly on their honeymoon in Taormina, Sicily

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez honeymooning at White Lotus hotel, according to reports

San Domenico Palace in Taormina, Sicily provided the backdrop for the second season of the hit HBO show

The Independent UK

Villa Sant'Andrea, Sicily: an elegant and intimate slice of White Lotus-style luxury

Looking for A-list luxury without the drama? This glorious hotel in the bay of Mazzaro offers stunning views, glorious fine dining and still has a relaxed vibe, says Nick Clark

Evening Standard

Marco Mueller Expected To Become Artistic Director Of Taormina Film Festival

Marco Mueller, esteemed film festival curator, to lead Taormina Film Festival, aiming to revitalize the historic event with a fresh vision.

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Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel review: old-world glamour in Sicily

On a cliff top in Sicily beside an ancient Greek amphitheatre, Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel sits overlooking the sparkling bay of Taormina. A place where the cobalt sea meets a halo of golden terracotta roofs and ruins, with Mount Etna’s haunting silhouette beyond, the immense natural beauty surrounding…

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TV tonight: an odd hour in which Bear Grylls meets the Ukrainian president

The TV survival expert travels to Kyiv to interview Zelenskiy and other Ukrainians. Plus: Anton and Giovanni hit Taormina. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

'My friend wants guests to subsidise her dream 300K wedding - I can't afford it'

A bridesmaid says she's apprehensive about attending her friend's dream wedding in Taormina, Sicily this August, as she and others in the bridal party will be expected to pay thousands towards the costs

Daily Mirror

I stayed at the real White Lotus hotel in Sicily – and it is spookily similar to the show

The setting of The White Lotus season two is the Four Seasons’ San Domenico Palace in Sicily. Maddy Mussen takes a trip to uncover its curated smellscape, cursed statues and roster of famous guests

Evening Standard

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr on finding a creative outlet during lockdown

Their pop-synth sound became emblematic of the 1980s. Scottish band Simple Minds topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic with hits like "Don't You Forget About Me" and "Alive and Kicking", selling more than 60 million albums and filling stadiums around the world. Founding member Jim Kerr tells…

France 24

The White Lotus: secrets of super rich staying at hotel where TV satire filmed

As season two forsakes Hawaii for Italy, the manager of Taormina’s Four Seasons tells of his real guests’ foibles

The Guardian - UK

San Domenico Palace, Taormina: discreet glamour in Sicily

Overlooking Mount Etna, the Four Seasons hotel takes up a prime spot in one of the most mesmerising locations in the world, says Jonathan Prynn

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