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From the faded grandeur of Palermo to the baroque beauty of Siracusa and the wild presence of Mount Etna, this is Sicily at its most atmospheric \u2014 bold landscapes, deep history and a laid-back rhythm that\u2019s easy to fall into. Come for the food, the friends, the sea air and the stories. 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