Capodanno a Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Excelsior Palace Hotel is a Moorish-style building, 10 minutes' walk from the Greek Amphiteatre. It offers free WiFi throughout and an outdoor pool with panoramic views of Mount Etna and the hillside village of Castelmola. Each room at Excelsior Palace Hotel has elegant wood furnishings and parquet floors. They feature air conditioning, satellite TV, and some have a balcony with sea views. The hotel’s restaurant specialises in international favourites and Mediterranean cuisine. The buffet breakfast includes pastries, fresh fruit, eggs and traditional Italian coffee, it can be served directly into your room on request. Excelsior Palace has a central inland location in Taormina, with views of the Ionian Sea. It is a 5-minute drive from Taormina exit of the A18 motorway and 2 km from Taormina Station.