Sicily — the largest island in the Mediterranean and one of Italy’s 20 regions — is my favorite part of the country. You name it, Sicily has it. It boasts beaches with sparkling, turquoise blue water, not to mention mountains and stunning nature reserves.

It brims with history — illustrated by its impeccably preserved ancient Greek temples — architecture, countless museums and cathedrals, and a whopping seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Sicily is even home to the largest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna. Then there's the food. That’s what you’re here for, isn’t it?