Italy

Hillside hotel with outdoor pool, full-service spa and sauna overlooking the Ionian Sea in Taormina, near the Greek theatre and Mount Etna.

Compact hotel with restaurant and terrace in Taormina, a short walk from the ancient Teatro Antico and Corso Umberto on Sicily's Ionian coast.

Classic hotel with outdoor pool, piano bar and sea-view terrace in Taormina, with Etna backdrop and beach access on Sicily's east coast.

Boutique hotel with full-service spa, rooftop terrace and Ionian sea views in Taormina, near the Greek theatre and Isola Bella nature reserve.