Fodor's Expert Review Villa Paradiso

About 2½ miles outside the main town, Villa Paradiso offers a collection of mountainside apartments and villas that are great for groups or individual travelers who want to escape the hubbub. Every property has spectacular sea views of Vulcano and the Sicilian coastline (including Etna on a clear day)  from their private terraces. The staff can help arrange everything from treks and boat tours to bicycle and car rentals.