Nigel Tisdall finds that the historic city of Palermo is ideal for an authentic Sicilian short break combining cultural wonders, terrific food and poolside downtime .
The Sicilian Railway Experience is the latest revelation from Rocco Forte Hotels, founded in collaboration with the Italian Railway Foundation (Fondazione Ferrovie dello Stato). The voyage from Central Palermo to Agrigento - Valle dei Templi on board a train from the 1920s provides an utterly unique way to connect the two iconic Sicilian outposts of the hotel group: Villa Igiea and Verdura Resort.
More and more travellers want to combine discovery and well-being during their holidays. This quest for wellbeing involves not only the choice of destination but also the choice of accommodation, and hospitality actors have understood that this market is growing rapidly and are developing more and more offers to meet the expectations and needs of these tourists. Thermal baths, spas, meditation retreats and yoga courses are all services offered to tourists wishing to fully recharge their batteries during a trip. What is the future for wellness tourism? What offers and services should be developed to best meet the needs of this clientele? How can we position ourselves in a market where there are already many actors?