Those of you planning your next holiday in Italy may want to consider Sicily as a destination, following the praise it received from one tourism figure.
Stefanie Gatta, spokeswoman for the Italian State Tourist Board, said the island is in fact cheaper than other places in the country, despite its expensive reputation among Britons.
Visitors can eat very well at affordable prices, she continued, which could give holidaymakers the perfect opportunity to sample the local cuisine.
Ms Gatta remarked Sicily has a lot to offer and it would take people at least two to three weeks to see the whole island, but those on a short break might wish to base their trip around Palermo.
"Palermo is a beautiful city with heritage from the Norman conquest and the Arab conquest, so it's got a lot of architecture and nice things to see," she commented.
And while you're there you might wish to make the most of the local dishes on offer, as Italian food was recently voted the best international cuisine by travellers, according to the Lonely Planet.
Posted by Andrew Hill, cottages4you
