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Day 2 Palermo and Monreale tour Sicily with Chuck

Palermo and Monreale tour Sicily with Chuck Palermo and Monreale: A Perfect Day in Sicily Day two in Sicily reminded me why I love bringing people here. Palermo and Monreale offer the kind of experience that stays with you long after the trip ends. From lively old-town streets to one of the most breathtaking cathedrals in Italy, this was a day full of history, beauty, and connection. One of the best parts of this tour is that our group did not arrive as strangers. Before leaving for Italy, we gathered for our Coco’s brunch meetup, talked through my 24-page “Italy[…]

Day 1 in Palermo: A Warm Welcome to Sicily

We touched down in Palermo this afternoon and were whisked straight to our seaside hotel. Out one window I can see fishing boats bobbing in the bay; out the other, rows of cafés, bakeries, and gelato shops that make you want to wander and taste everything in sight. To the left of the hotel are family-run trattorias serving grilled seafood; to the right, a bakery whose scent of warm bread drifts into the street. But my favorite stop sits just across the way—a cozy café overlooking the water, perfect for a morning cappuccino or late-night limoncello. Tonight, our group gathered[…]