Location: Sicily, Italy

Published: Endless Vacation Magazine

Like their island home, poised like a soccer ball launched off the toe of Italy’s boot, Sicilians are a thing apart. And visitors tend to fall hard for Sicily’s welcoming people. “Sicily is all about Sicilians,” says Paola Vasta, founder of Palermo hospitality consultancy VP Luxury Key (vpluxurykey.com). “They’ll open their doors to you in a way that is extraordinary.” And then they’ll ply you with fabulous food and send you off to explore their beloved island with a list of can’t-miss sights. Your only enemy here will be time.