Thank you vagabonda. Good advise , i'll eliminate Vito from my choices. I also have looked at some nice house rentals in Scopello and Castellammare. Can I still consider them or should I just stick to the Trapani or Marsala area. Once again grateful for all of your help ... more

... will be staying in Cefalu for 5 days with my son and daughter (ages 20 and 13). I have a rental car. We would like to take some day trips especially to Taormina. What is that drive like? Is Siracusa out of the question because of its distance from Cefalu ... more

... i was on 12 days vacation in Giardini Naxos. One of our daily trips was trip to Cefalu. That was really unforgettable journey. Cefalu is small but very nice town with excellent beach. Very important thing for you is to go to Taormina with highway-direction Messina!! You have to ... more

... the island. Our US insurance will not cover a foreign rental car. What kind of insurance is avalible? I would assume that insurance for thief, and damage to the rental car is needed. In addition is passener insurance available and insurance which covers other cars and passengers in those car ... more

... to compare with the various rental agencies. Some insurance is usually a part of the rental package, but there's all kinds of supplemental insurances possible. Theft insurance is mandatory in Italy. Some credit cards also provide some insurance if the card is used to book the rental, especially for ... more

... is a pretty reliable car rental company and often has some of the best deals. Italy's laws make some insurance coverage (for theft, etc.) mandatory so you should see that price in the final quote from the car rental agency. In ... ... Once we got to the rental agency, we ... more

We are considering a three week stay in Cefalu from Mar 20 - April 10 and am wondering if it is a hideously touristy place. I have got some mixed impressions. I believe that the apartment that we are looking at is right in the town. Opinions please? ... more

... relax in Cefalu(hire an apartment in the old city).Rail travel from Palermo to the main towns is cheap but unless you aren't travelling far you will lose the best part of a day and a lot of luggage would be a hassle.Car hire is a good ... more

We plan a week in Cefalu next May. There'll be two of us and we're looking at apartments in town. So many choices! Did you like where you stayed, and will you recommend it? Thanks for your help. ... more

... I am looking at the apartments as an alternative to a villa. There are 6 of us- my husband and I, two kids ages 16 and 19 and my mother and sister. There are some poor reviews from several years ago, but curious if they have improved since then. The ... more