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Flight

Getting to Sicily (Catania Fontanarossa Airport)

There are no direct commercial flights from the US to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), but there are many one-stop flights connecting through various European hubs.

Train

Getting From Catania Airport to Taormina

Taormina is about 45 minutes by car from Catania. Transit options are as follows: (1) BY CAR (45 minutes) Basic car service: € 95, 1-4 ppl Contact: Cesare/Luciano info@sicilycarservice.com Luxury Car Service: Mercedes E Class: €130, 1-2ppl Mercedes S Class: €230, 1-2ppl Mercedes Van: €220, 1-7ppl Minibus: €270, 1-16ppl Contact: Patrycja Wierzbicka sales@sicilylifestyle.com (2) BY TRAIN (2 hours) Taxi to Catania Centrale (€25) → Train to Taormina (€3–€8) → Taxi to hotel (€15)

Hotel

Belmond Villa Flora ($$$$$) - Group Rate Expired

The five star Belmond Villa Flora is the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo's neighboring villa building. The Belmond properties remain the premier destination for travelers seeking the finest accommodations in all of Sicily. The luxe, but classically Sicilian interiors are merely the beginning. With manicured floral gardens spanning green terraces, and panoramic views from Mount Etna to across the Ionian Sea, every aspect of the hotel has been meticulously curated to impress. Watch the sun set while savoring a cocktail on the Literary Terrace, with your toes in the sand at the private beach at the sister hotel, Belmond Sant'Andrea, or ensconced in the privacy of your own room. A limited number of rooms will be made available at a discounted rate for wedding guests. Group rate reservations expire 8/15/21. BELMOND VILLA FLORA -at- The Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo Nightly group rate: €676+ (limited availability, breakfast & VAT included) Distance to Venue: n/a

Discount Code - Please email Alessandra.Marisca@Belmond.com for reservations

Hotel

Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea ($$$$$) - Group Rate Expired

The beachfront Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea is the sister hotel of the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo. This seaside hotel possesses the same classic Italian glamour as its hilltop counterpart, and is best-suited for those who don't want to be more than 20 feet from the sandy shores of a private beach. Guests of the Belmond Sant'Andrea also enjoy full access to the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, and have complimentary shuttle service to the top of the hill, ensuring ease of access to all wedding festivities. Group rate reservations expire 8/15/21. BELMOND VILLA SANT'ANDREA Nightly group rate: €561+ (limited availability, breakfast & VAT included) Distance to Venue: 3.2 miles | 12 minutes via complimentary shuttle

Discount Code - Please email Alessandra.Marisca@Belmond.com for reservations

Hotel

The Ashbee Hotel ($$$)

Refined and elegant, The Ashbee Hotel blends the antique décor of British mansions with modern luxurious amenities. Among other accolades, including a Michelin Star restaurant, the stunning property boasts an infinity pool overlooking the shoreline below. Act fast if this is your style, as this luxury hotel has just 10 Classic Doubles, 6 Superior Doubles, and 1 Suite. THE ASHBEE HOTEL Nightly rate: €350+ Distance to Venue: 0.3 miles | 7-minute walk

Hotel

Hotel Villa Belvedere ($$$)

Hotel Villa Belvedere is a hilltop, 4-star hotel that offers rooms, suites, apartments, and villas, with interiors ranging from traditional to modern. The hotel has an ocean-view pool, and most rooms have either a French-style balcony or fully equipped sun terrace, with views of the lemon tree and bougainvillea gardens, swimming pool, ocean, and Mount Etna in the distance. Whether you want to roll over in bed and look out on the Ionian horizon through full-height French windows, or enjoy the villa lifestyle of indoor-outdoor master bedrooms and morning espresso on a private balcony surrounded by your own secluded flower garden, you can suit your vacation style at Villa Belvedere. HOTEL VILLA BELVEDERE Nightly rate: €340+ Distance to Venue: 0.4 miles | 8-minute walk

Hotel

Hotel Villa Carlotta Taormina ($$)

This boutique, 4-star hotel with a rustic Roman exterior offers traditional Sicilian sensibilities and aesthetics, combined with a newly renovated interior--including unique finishes in each of their 29 rooms (including 5 suites, 4 luxury apartments, and 2 grand villas). The sea view remains the star of the show, but the hotel's pool surrounded by gardens of palm trees, jasmine, and floral vines provide a strong supporting act. HOTEL VILLA CARLOTTA TAORMINA Nightly rate: €250+ Distance to Venue: 1 mile | 5-minute drive | 15-minute walk

House Or Rental

AirBnb

There are many AirBnb options of all sizes and price points in and around Taormina, if Taormina's hotel options do not suit your tastes.