Title: Villa Riis - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Villa Riis Baroque hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Taormina ## Photo gallery for Villa Riis ![Exterior detail - Villa Riis (Taormina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1493000/1492907/c3a2da34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property - Villa Riis (Taormina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1493000/1492907/ba2e3802.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Food court - Villa Riis (Taormina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1493000/1492907/5b841cf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Villa Riis (Taormina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1493000/1492907/77764bc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers - Villa Riis (Taormina)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1493000/1492907/7bf1e5ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Taormina City Centre's Villa Riis offers a warm welcome with breakfast, rooftop views, and lush garden surroundings. Take advantage of the outdoor pool and tennis court or work out in the gym while kids enjoy supervised childcare. ## Reviews 5.6 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet friendly - Parking included - Restaurant - Gym - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 13 - Jan. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=1492907&PinnedHotelID=1492907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=1492907&PinnedHotelID=1492907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 14 - Jan. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=1492907&PinnedHotelID=1492907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=1492907&PinnedHotelID=1492907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1492907&PinnedHotelID=1492907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1492907&PinnedHotelID=1492907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=1492907&PinnedHotelID=1492907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=1492907&PinnedHotelID=1492907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Classic Double Room ![Classic Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1493000/1492907/20887915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Bidet Hair dryer Satellite channels - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms ![Suite, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1493000/1492907/029d188e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Blackout drapes/curtains 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Bidet - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room, Sea View ![In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1493000/1492907/be09efd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Sea View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Bidet Hair dryer - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Ocean View ![Economy Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1493000/1492907/9091ab43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Ocean View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Refrigerator TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Bidet Hair dryer Satellite channels - Ocean view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Twin Bed ### View all photos for Classic Double Room, Sea View ![In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1493000/1492907/be09efd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, Sea View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Refrigerator TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Bidet Hair dryer Satellite channels - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View ![Deluxe Double Room, Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1500000/1493000/1492907/efdf2308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Sea View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Bidet Hair dryer - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym, and a business center are available to all guests. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas - Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge) - Limo/town car service, an outdoor tennis court, and express check-out - Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge), and free newspapers Room features All guestrooms at Villa Riis include amenities such as safes. 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Crib (surcharge) - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business center - Conference space - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Rooftop terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking ### More - 1 building - 4 floors - Baroque architecture - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Crib (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Refrigerator ### More - Desk - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Express check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Up to 22 lbs per pet Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (one way) - Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day - Service animals are exempt from fees - Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision ### National rating This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority. ### Property is also known as Hotel Villa Riis Hotel Villa Riis Taormina Villa Riis Villa Riis Taormina Hotel Villa Riis Taormina, Sicily Riis Hotel Taormina Hotel Villa Riis Taormina Villa Riis Hotel Hotel Villa Riis Villa Riis Taormina Villa Riis Hotel Taormina ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Riis have a pool? ### Is Villa Riis pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Villa Riis? ### What time is check-out at Villa Riis? ### Does Villa Riis provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Villa Riis located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Villa Riis Reviews 5.6 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 6.4 Staff & service ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 6 ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Oct 28, 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very Old Hotel & Rooms The room, bed, TV and toilet are very old. The hotel is outdated. Only one thing is appreciated, the breakfast is good. The security of the room is not good enough, the room key is just hanging on the wooden wall of the receiption. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Gioia, battipaglia Sep 12, 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Delusione, ingannevole Assolutamente negativa. La posizione è ottima essendo situato nel centro storico di Taormina ma per quanto riguarda l’hotel la delusione è stata tantissima. La stanza era sporca, il bagno la parte peggiore. Mai più ##### Gioia Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Franco Sep 9, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Un bell'albergo con vista stupenda L'hotel è in una villa padronale vicino a Porta Catania. La vista sul mare è splendida. la passeggiata la si raggiunge in pochi minuti. La piscina è accessibile facilmente con l'ascensore ma, data la posizione, è poco areata e non presidiata. Questo è anche dovuto alle piccole dimensioni della struttura. La colazione è adeguata. Se si arriva in macchina si può posteggiare a un costo ragionevole. La camera con balcone che mi hanno dato era spaziosa e con vista stupenda. Sono soddisfatto del rapporto prezzo/qualità. ##### Franco Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Xavier Aug 23, 2018 Liked: Staff & service #### Hôtel bien situé Hôtel bien situé dans la jolie ville de Taormina. Le personnel est très sympatique. ##### Xavier Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Marty, Miami Jul 14, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Air conditioner in room didn't work - I mention it and they say they would get it fixed. When I inquire upon returning from a walk, they said it was fine. It wasn't - they follow me to the room and verify it's not working, and then said they cannot get anyone to fix it. I should open the window instead and hope that mosquitoes don't come in. They were fully booked so they cannot switch rooms, so I ask for a partial discount. They said they cannot do it. Furthermore, there was no water provided in the room, barely usable hand towels. Not what you would expect for this price. ##### Marty Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Salvatore Jun 12, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel in ottima posizione con splendida piscina Hotel molto bello ricavato in un antica villa dotato di una splendida piscina. Personale cordiale e molto disponibile. Pulizia eccellente. Colazione buona anche se non ricchissima. Posizione ottima: a piedi si raggiunge in un minuto il centro storico. Purtroppo segnalo la pecca del wi-fi: si attiva solo se si sta nei dintorni della reception, in camera e in piscina non va. Attenzione che gli extra si pagano a parte: il parcheggio (interno alla struttura) costa 15 euro a notte; i semplici caffè si pagano pure. Nel complesso hotel 4 stelle molto valido dove vale la pena soggiornare specie se trovate qualche offerta scontata sul pernottamento! ##### Salvatore Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Apr 29, 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel vicinissimo al centro Camera non corrispondente alle foto sul sito. Illuminazione “tremolante”, segnalato immediatamente e non presa in considerazione. Bagno: è stata sostituita la porta ma non rifinito il muro lasciando grezzo. Pavimento con le fughe “nere”, tasselli con ganci non più utilizzati lasciati al muro. Da Mac 2 stelle. Camera: televisore obsoleto, presa a muro per te fuori dalla cassetta murale, numero insufficienti di prese, per caricare il tel. Scollegata abat-jour. Mobili: aperto cassetti comodino che puzzavano di vecchio; armadio, grucce appendi abito addirittura da tintoria. Finestra su stanza visibile dalla strada. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Niels Oct 15, 2017 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic view. Hotel has seen better days Hotel had a great location with an amazing view of the sea. However, most of the furniture etc is a little outdated ##### Niels Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017 ### 2/10 Terrible #### charles Oct 11, 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort non ci vai ##### charles Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Adrian Sep 23, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Location! Fantastic hotel and amazing location right next to town centre. Great views of the sea and mount etna. ##### Adrian Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 ### 2/10 Terrible #### M Dennis Jul 29, 2017 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A very tired, neglected and run down hotel This is not a 4 Star hotel as advertised. The hotel is very tired, neglected and run down. The breakfast patio has pot plants as decorations. The only things growing in them are weeds. There is a lamp on the patio tied down with wire because the bracket is broken. This sets the tone for everything in the hotel. Breakfast was way below average and on one occasion, the milk was sour. We spent a month travelling the Greek Isles and Sicily and we unanimously rated this as the most disappointing place that we stayed in. The bathroom has very little shelf space and you need to place your cosmetics on the floor. There is old furniture just standing in inappropriate places. We hired a three bedroom family room. There were only two chairs on the balcony. The best thing about the hotel the young receptionist Claudia. She is just charming and very helpful. The hotel is in a very good location and the parking is very handy. ##### M Dennis Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 4/10 Poor #### Carina, BW Jul 17, 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness #### Kleinod in Traumlage mit riesen Managementprobleme Das Hotel hat leider seine besten Zeiten hinter sich. Der Besitzer weiß die traumhafte Lage(nur wenige Meter bis zur Flaniermeile Corso Umberto, trotzdem sehr ruhig über einer Schlucht mit Meerblick und von der Terrasse mit Etnablick) und den wunderbaren Stil vergangener romantisch königlicher Zeiten nicht zu schätzen! Der Garten wäre eine Oase, wenn es einen Gärtner gäbe Unser Empfang war sehr herzlich, Englisch kein Problem. Dann zeigte man uns das über Expedia gebuchte Standardzimmer mit Meerblick ( letzte Renovierung im vorigen Jahrhundert)mit dem sofortigen Hinweis, für 50 € mehr ein größeres Zimmer zu bekommen. Leider hat Expedia auf seiner Plattform falsche Zimmergrößen angegeben. Dieses Standardzimmer hatte max.14 qm (mit Bad) Es wäre nicht möglich gewesen den Koffer geöffnet abzustellen!!! Wir fühlten uns abgezockt, hatten dann aber ein Zimmer, was ok war, aber mit Sicherheit auch keine 40qm, keine Möglichkeit für ein Zustellbett, wie bei Expedia beschrieben. Das Frühstück war für italienische Verhältnisse ok, entspricht aber in keinsterweise dem deutschen und hygienischen Standard. Der Kaffee und die Croissants war sehr lecker und die freundliche Frühstücksbedienung war gleichzeitig die Putzfrau im Haus.( tgl. Handtuchwechsel, Bettwäsche 1 mal wöchentlich, wir hatten in 6 Nächten keinen.) Das Personal war immer sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Egal wo man hinsieht bauliche Mängel und fehlende Pflege des Objektes. Eine Bar/Lounge gab es vor Jahren.SCHADE um das Hotel ##### Carina Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Auli Jul 9, 2017 #### Nice location Beautiful hotel but a bit worn out. Good pool. Excellent location near restaurants and shops. ##### Auli Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### EDERALDO Jul 4, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ótima localização é funcionários muito prestativos Em uma excelente localização e com uma vista incrível de uma varanda para o mar, o hotel oferece muito conforto e bom café da manhã. O quarto e o banheiro são amplos e bem arejados. A equipe é muito atenciosa e as decorações são encantadoras. Carece um pouco mais de atenção a manutenção patrimonial em alguns detalhes. De qualquer forma é muito bom poder contar com um apoio como o do pessoal do Villa Riis. ##### EDERALDO Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Matt, Virginia, USA Jun 30, 2017 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness #### This could be a great hotel Just not enough staff, breakfast is a hot mess (one person trying to serve 10 people), floors under the bed filthy, it's tile...it should be mopped. A/C worked, wonderful balcony, view, and pool. Elevator out of service (no sign), overgrown path down to the pool. Truly, if they had more staff and better housekeeping/groundskeeping it could be exceptional. Easy walk to parking garage and Catania gate. ##### Matt Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Arnaldo Jun 13, 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Poor experience Paid for upgrade - Place me on worst room in hotel very small - Electrical issues fuse kept going off - Paid for parking called in evening to move my car they had the keys ##### Arnaldo Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Julien Jun 8, 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### stay away nothing good about it they just did not care - elevator not working - pool area tiles coming apart - little amenities in room - blocked sing - after complaining nobody ever did anything about it - poor breakfast it was included in their rate not full breakfast as they advertise ##### Julien ### 2/10 Terrible #### Marianne May 17, 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Terrible Lady at reception try to charge us 30 EUR extra for the dabble bad that we actually has booked and payed for! After long discussion we got the room. The worst room ever, tiny worn out with dark bathroom from 50', definitely not the one room on the picture on your site! ##### Marianne ### 4/10 Poor #### alain, PARIS May 16, 2017 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### hotel bien place Hotel bien placé mais les chambres datent du siècle dernier .... ##### alain ### 6/10 Okay #### Tom, Houston Apr 24, 2017 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### no hot water and nobody else in the hotel fabulous location, receptionist very helpful and welcoming, good room. Eventually we realized that we were the only ones in the hotel, at one point not even any staff at the front desk. Very weird feeling as though the place had shut down with us inside. Eventually, a night time welcoming and friendly staff person and then, in the morning, the friendly daytime receptionist returned. A man identifying self as the owner, apologized for the water. In the morning, as requested, full breakfast on the seaside patio was excellent. Pool was being readied and perhaps in full season, a very beautiful and fun place to be. And I am sure there are folks who may have enjoyed having the entire building to themselves. Again, fabulous location and it had parking. Can't get better seaside view. ##### Tom ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 10, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Francesco Jun 19, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Francesco Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 2, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Hotels-Wyndham-Grand-Clearwater-Beach.h15914352.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Nostra Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Palermo-Hotels-Casa-Nostra-Boutique-Hotel.h39551911.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Paddington](https://www.expedia.ca/Paddington-London-Hotels.0-n800049-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Best Western Premier Winnipeg East](https://www.expedia.ca/Winnipeg-Hotels-Best-Western-Premier-Winnipeg-East-Inn-Suites.h38506483.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palermo-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Piazza-Borsa.h3401456.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-Villa-SantAndrea.h889626.Hotel-Information) > > [Motels Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Motels.d178245-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotel Isola Bella](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-Hotel-Isola-Bella.h1476673.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hotel Palermo Centro](https://www.expedia.ca/Palermo-Hotels-Mercure-Hotel-Palermo-Centro.h1145743.Hotel-Information) > > [Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze](https://www.expedia.ca/Catania-Hotels-Palace-Catania-UNA-Esperienze.h1193988.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Hotel Palermo Quattro Canti](https://www.expedia.ca/Palermo-Hotels-BB-Hotels-Hotel-Palermo-Quattro-Canti.h972880.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Noord-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-n9306-0-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Fairmont Hotels in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Fairmont.0-0-d602873--bFairmont.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Syracuse-Hotels-Ortea-Palace-Luxury-Hotel.h17825841.Hotel-Information) > > [Rocco Forte Villa Igiea](https://www.expedia.ca/Palermo-Hotels-Rocco-Forte-Villa-Igiea.h1671.Hotel-Information) > > [NH Palermo](https://www.expedia.ca/Palermo-Hotels-NH-Palermo.h17957.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Toronto East Lakeview](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Toronto-East-Lakeview.h789145.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Politeama](https://www.expedia.ca/Palermo-Hotels-Hotel-Politeama.h1427364.Hotel-Information) > > [Mazzarò Sea Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-Mazzaro-Sea-Palace-VRetreats.h983846.Hotel-Information) > > [La Plage Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Taormina-Hotels-La-Plage-Resort.h1723708.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from vancouver intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yvr/flights-from-vancouver-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Dorval (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yul/vancouver-to-montreal) > > [Flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Mexico City (MEX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/mex/edmonton-to-mexico-city) > > [Flights from kelowna intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ylw/flights-from-kelowna-intl-airport) ### Cars ### Activities ### Packages