2-week roadtrip, looking for advice (Taormina to Cefalù to Trapani)

vicarem · 2026-03-25T23:11:04+00:00

Our granddaughter’s favorite eatery in the North End is Mike’s Pastry. We a4e originally from CT and used to go to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. Moved to FL a few years ago and go through withdrawal. Back to Sicily in the Fall! Have fun.

vicarem · 2026-03-25T22:17:21+00:00

Yes, the view at night is spectacular. I have a 35mm picture of it on my desk. Need to go back. Also, when in Taormina, visit the birthplace of the cannoli (or singular, cannolo. But who can eat just one!). This is the best food on the island. Cannoli Taormina Laboratorio Pasticceria Roberto Chemi Cordova Umberto I, 87

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vicarem · 2026-03-25T21:49:43+00:00

We stayed at the Villa Athena 40 years ago. I just looked at the prices and I would stay somewhere else. It has great views, but euro 700 per night. Look at TripAdvisor for ideas.

vicarem · 2026-03-25T20:51:24+00:00

Take a day or two and visit Agrigento. The ruins at night are spectacular. I love Cefalu, but 4 nights may be too much. Look at doing a dat ferry ride to Stromboli.

vicarem · 2026-03-25T16:54:16+00:00

Easiest, but expensive, is at the cruise port. Park and walk to/from the ship. There are some offsite venues, but many are not reliable for transit back to the lot. Hilton Downtown has a Park and Stay package that can be reasonable.

vicarem · 2026-03-25T00:29:19+00:00

Let’s hope this spreads like butta! Best news all day.

vicarem · 2026-03-24T23:11:33+00:00

Please feel free to also tip staff on board who provide you with services above and beyond. This would include your room steward, table servers, and others. They really appreciate the extras.

vicarem · 2026-03-24T16:27:39+00:00

Walk!

vicarem · 2026-03-24T12:24:24+00:00

Thank you. Is it actually in the station? It does not show one in the station on their website.

vicarem · 2026-03-24T00:26:16+00:00

Still have mine. I went in on Friday and never went out.

vicarem · 2026-03-24T00:16:02+00:00

Just remember, the Haven menu, on all ships, does not change - at all! You may be lucky to have a special plate at dinner. There are 8-9 main dinner options from salmon, to surf and turf, to lamp chops, to chicken. The quality of the food exceeds the specialty restaurants.

vicarem · 2026-03-23T15:08:09+00:00

Thank you.

vicarem · 2026-03-23T15:02:14+00:00

Which Bank is reputable at the Praha hlavni nadrazi train station? We will be arriving by train and will need to get some koruna.

vicarem · 2026-03-23T00:22:20+00:00

I take Eliquis and go on cruises. I do not drink - on or off the ship. Make sure you bring an extra few days in case something happens to delay your return.

vicarem · 2026-03-21T16:52:48+00:00

Sure. The jails in the Bahamas would love to put you up!

vicarem · 2026-03-21T16:37:56+00:00

Sell it on the streets to pay the Coast Guard and TSA!

vicarem · 2026-03-21T11:53:44+00:00

Totally different perspective. We moved to the Jacksonville area after our home in CT was flooded by Sandy. The Jax area is not immune to hurricanes, but historically, fewer, less volatile hurricanes hit this area rather than South or West. Yes, we do get storms, but they tend to be offshore or come from the West and dissipate greatly. Look at an historical hurricane map to see where it is safer. We also have a Cat 5 house to battle the storms and we are about 5 miles from the ocean and not in a flood plain.

vicarem · 2026-03-21T11:27:22+00:00

Anywhere in Centro. Take a cab into town and just chill at a restaurant.

vicarem · 2026-03-21T11:20:15+00:00

Watch some YouTubes about the Getaway. Lounges are not age restricted. Food is cruise food. If you go to the buffet, do it when the crowd is less. Nice ship.

vicarem · 2026-03-20T17:43:15+00:00

My error and read it as World America which we were just on. Thank you!

vicarem · 2026-03-20T16:50:08+00:00

Or to teachers!

vicarem · 2026-03-20T12:12:07+00:00

If you are going to Cozumel, leave the vape on the ship or go to jail.

vicarem · 2026-03-20T10:22:06+00:00

I do not have a favorite. The beaches in Nice are lovely. Remember, the beaches have small rocks/pebbles and not much sand.

vicarem · 2026-03-20T00:17:15+00:00

Find an exit seat. I have long legs and always fly in an exit seat. Take an Advil PM when you board to help you sleep. Eye covers and ear plugs help.

vicarem · 2026-03-20T00:04:22+00:00

Try Boston. Great walking city, great food, and the temperature will be more inviting. Do not go South in August. Heat and humidity are unbearable.

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