A good place to begin is the small island of Ortigia, which dates back 2,700 years to ancient Greece, when it was the capital of Syracuse (Siracusa) and one of the world’s most important cities.

I visit Italy once a year, and always pick a different ... gorgeously scented soaps I discovered on the Sicilian island of Ortigia, or the most incredible crackers I've ever tasted during a ...