Lately, I have been bitten by the travel bug. I’m sure that bug bite is not helped by the NY Times travel section, Town & Country’s Travel Issue, and Elle Decoration UK’s Travel Report – which of course I spent the weekend scouring from my porch in Charleston. Not surprisingly I have added a new destination to my “must go” list … Panarea.
Panarea is the smallest and the lowest of Italy’s Aeolian Islands. Located south of the mainland and north of Sicily, Panarea is apparently extremely difficult to get to. There are no cars and no airports, and the island can only be accessed by hydrofoil or helicopter. Sign me up.
The island has no banks and no streetlights, and is covered in olive trees, hibiscus, and bougainvillea (a favorite). People stroll around in caftans and flat sandals, show up at their neighbors houses for long wine filled dinners, and spend their days sunning on the rooftops of their tiny villas. It is one of those islands where there is really only one place to stay … Hotel Raya.
I’m already packing for a trip like this in my mind. Any takers?
This looks like such a beautiful spot! I too have been bitten by the travel bug – would love to come along!
OMG! I can’t even imagine. How beautiful is this? Now you’ve got me aching for a gorgeous vacation like this. I love learning about new places to travel too and this just made my top 10.
Thanks for sharing such wonderful photos 🙂
Natalie
Looks Amazing – I am currently searching for my next destination and will need to add this to the list! Also insanely jealous of being able to sit outdoors in Charleston and enjoy so travel reading!
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