I am 100% Sicilan, although most of my grandparents were born here. I went to Sicily in April of 2001. It was a wonderful trip! One of the places we stayed was in Taormina, a "resort town" within site of Mt. Etna. A beautiful place.

I took a brief Italian class before I went and it helped, although I did find a few that spoke English. EVERYONE we had contact with was friendly.

Food was simple but great and the wine was even better. I would go back in a heartbeat. Have fun!