Originally Posted by
babs441
I just returned from my summer trip and I am already planning for next year. I'll be going to Taormina for 6 nights, It's a beach trip so I mostly want to swim and eat great food. I am torn between the Belmond properties. Which one to choose? As of right now, Ill be traveling solo and I want to avoid renting a car. I just rented a car in Puglia and I hated driving in italy. I know theres a Four Season in Taormina now but I read its far from the center? Any help would be appreciated.
The biggest difference between the two properties is one is down by the sea/beach while the other one is up in town so I'd research if you have beach access through both properties, how you'd get back-and-forth and which location makes the most sense to start & end the day.
Added: I hadn't realized that the San Domenico was now a Four Seasons. When we stayed there we didn't find it inconveniently located. It's not inside the centro/pedestrian zone but it's only a 3 minute walk from there to Porta Catania where you enter the pedestrian zone. It is a lovely hotel.