A tour and stay at Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges, near Taormina & Mount Etna, Sicily.

This beautiful boutique hotel is part of Small Luxury Hotels and can be found in a sub tropical garden close to Taormina, Sicily with views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. As part of my affiliate SELECT hotel program clients booking through Halsall Travel will receive lovely VIP benefits such as $100 of hotel resort credit, complimentary Sicilian buffet breakfast daily for two, upgrade priority at time of check-in and also late check-out and early check-in priority. Donna Carmela, born from the forward-looking Faro’s family. It represents the essence of beauty and charme. It offers the peculiar values of Sicilian hospitality providing high quality services, such as: fine furniture, modern art details and precious materials. Everything is conceived and designed in order to make your stay unforgettable. The courtyards are made of lava stones and river pebbles pavers; stones from the old mansion are left exposed in several areas for everyone to see; the well-stocked wine cellar and the swimming pool surrounded by secular olive trees will give you a glimpse into the Sicilian’s smells and flavours. Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges is your starting point to live, explore and enjoy all the beauties of Sicily island. Few kilometres far from Catania airport, Taormina and the UNESCO World Heritage Etna volcano. As you take your first quiet step into Donna Carmela’s subtropical gardens, nature takes the spotlight. Scents of the Mediterranean punctuate the backdrop as you wind your way through leafy lawns to your lodge. With just a handful of rooms dotted among lush greenery, it is the perfect starting point to explore eastern Sicily and the Ionian Coast. From sea views to mountain landscapes, each unique lodge is tailored for relaxation and peaceful seclusion. Its also part of the SLH Considerate Collection which means we know that taking small steps can make a big difference, but we also know that we can do much more. This is why SLH launched the Considerate Collection, a new ethos driven green and ocean blue standard for boutique hotels like Donna Carmela Resort & Lodges that go the extra eco mile. To help our guests make carefully considered travel choices. To cut through the confusion over certification, and to cut out greenwashing. To make travel count before check-in and beyond check-out.