I love Sicily.  I saw Greek ruins that rival any in Greece, for starters.  Then there is the Roman and Italian culture and history and the food!  And Mt. Etna. OMG.   Visit Sicily!

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/05/travel/sicily-family-holidays.html?hpw&rref=travel&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=well-region&region=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well

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http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/12/18/travel/what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-palermo-sicily.html?action=click&contentCollection=Travel&module=RelatedCoverage&region=EndOfArticle&pgtype=article