Sicily is a country of diversity, you cannot do it justice in a short spell of time. It is easy to forget that the Island, population of 5 million, only became part of the Italian state in 1860. We suggest you look out for the ever changing landscape, a feature even on a short trip and it is not every day that you will visit a volcano, Etna; the characteristic hill-top towns rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693 and the affluence of picturesque Taormina. You might like to try some delicacies, Torroncini (nougat) or Pasta di Mandorla (almond cakes) which are nice to take back home with you. So are some of the local liquors, Limoncello (lemon), ...

Malta is an archipelago of three islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino, more or less bang in the middle of the Mediterranean. With a population, including expatriates, of 460,000 living on a land mass of 316 km2, it is one of the world’s most densely populated countries. The diversity that is Malta today is the result of its long and chequered history, which in turn is a direct result of its strategic location. History, although not always very kind, has bestowed great fortunes on this small island. Small can mean not only beautiful but also convenient – you are never too far from your destination. You cannot be in two places at any one time, but nearly. In Malta it is always possible to do more than just one ...