Where to stay: At Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, where pool views look good from all angles and a pianist (and Negronis) cajole couples to dance on the balcony against a menacing backdrop of Mount Etna. Sound complicated? Railbookers can deal with the details. From here, you can catch an InterCity sleeper service to several Sicilian destinations: Messina, Catania, Siracuse or Palermo (choosing Messina means you’ll disembark in time for lunch). True story! Arrive in Paris via Eurostar, then take the overnight Thello sleeper to Milan. Sustainable travel tip: You can travel to Sicily by rail, aboard an InterCity train that’s loaded onto a ferry for the seafaring part of the journey. Memorable meals are to be had everywhere – September is a fine time for fruit and produce from Etna's rich national park and there's no problem getting a room in the charming hotels. When isn't a good time to go to Sicily? The warm wind that blows across the Mediterranean from Africa keeps Italy's sunniest, most richly cultured island hot well into autumn (you might still get a heatwave), though its wild and beautiful beaches are never crowded in September yet it's cool enough for exploring the labyrinthine streets of its enchanting baroque towns. Temperature: 24☌ high 17☌ low Season: autumn Travel time from UK: 3 hours 10 minutes Time difference: GMT+1
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