Julia Chaplin on the Aeolian Islands, Italy
“50 Best Travel Destinations” I asked great friends to share their favorite travel spots around the globe, both close to home and far, far off the beaten path. Herein are their responses.
NAME: Julia Chaplin
OCCUPATION: Journalist / Gypset Author / Adventurer
TRAVEL DESTINATION: Aeolian Islands, Italy (a volcanic archipelagio in the Aegean sea between Naples and Sicily)
HOTEL: Raya (Panarea), www.hotelraya.it
RESTAURANT: Da Luciano (on the island of Stromboli) – the pizza is insane, with local capers and olives. The red wine is served with ice.
BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT: June or September
RECOMMENDATION: Don’t go in August!
The islands are situated between the shores of Sicily and Naples, Italy.
The pools at Raya Hotel
Aeolian Islands captured by NASA satellite
Tags: Aeolian Islands, Da Luciano (Stromboli), Gypset, Hotel Raya, Julia Chaplin, Panarea
