Best cultural haven – Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, Sicily

The hotel has its roots in literature with DH Lawrence’s famous Lady Chatterley’s Lover written during his stay at the hotel.

Writer Truman Capote, who wrote Breakfast at Tiffany’s, also stayed at the hotel for two years.

For normal guests, spend the night in one of the luxurious suites with balconies overlooking Mount Etna.