We went to Calabria in May, 2008. Took the train from Rome to LaMezia Terme, although there are a couple of earlier stations that you can exit. Got picked up by the owners of "Cleto B&B". They drove us to their place and we stayed there for more than a week. It was simply the most wonderful B&B that we have ever stayed in. And we do a LOT of travelling. It was truly the best rest we have ever exprienced for the body and soul.

Cleto B&B is up in a mountain where they grow olives, oranges and other fantastic food. I thought Florida has the world's best oranges until I tasted these. The house itself is renovated and decorated in a charming atmosphere. The sleeping was relaxing and the eating was phenominal!

The hosts drove us around every day, although I'm not sure that they can do this for everyone.

Before the trip we figured this was a once in a lifetime excursion to the south of Italy. But now we hope to visit Cleto... more