Grand Hotel San Pietro Taormina

Rooms and suites blend classic beachy elegance with bold-playful color for a refuge that’s alternately peaceful and energizing. With marble finishes and walk-in showers, bathrooms provide a stylish getting-ready locale.

Bàtu offers a window into Sicilian culture and flavors, with a gourmet treatment of high-quality seasonal products. Il Giardino Degli Ulivi, meanwhile, offers all-day dining options with a special terrace pizza menu in the Ulivum Lounge. Slake your thirst with refreshments from Belvedere Café or the Rizza Pool Bar.

Work out while overlooking the Ionian sea in the gym. Book an indulgent beauty treatment in the spa, and unwind soaking in the whirlpool or sweating in the Finnish sauna. Take a dip in the pool, or just lounge under a large shade umbrella.

Learn the art of pizza-making from a dedicated chef, or follow your palate on a wine and olive oil tasting. Take a day trip to explore the famed Mount Etna, or just bask in the buzz of Taormina. Follow the view out the hotel and visit Isola Bella, which hosts a natural history museum.