What do Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, and Tanya McQuoid, the fictional character from HBO's The White Lotus, have in frequent? The quick reply is: the 4 Seasons San Domenico Palace. The Sicilian property, which has hosted numerous A-listers and dignitaries by the years, was simply revealed because the filming location of the second season of HBO's darkish comedy The White Lotus, in accordance with Selection. And one factor is certain — the hilarious Jennifer Coolidge, who will return as McQuoid within the upcoming season, actually has loads to look ahead to — as do all guests of San Domenico Palace, which opened its doorways as a 4 Seasons property in July 2021.

From magnificent views of the Mount Etna volcano and the Ionian Sea to the impeccable service and high-end facilities, experiencing all that the luxurious resort has to supply is actually value making the journey to the Italian island. Perched on a promontory in historical Taormina, the resort's historical past dates again to the 14th century when members of the Dominican non secular order established a convent right here. Later, the rich Baron Damiano Rosso d'Altavilla transformed to the monastic life himself and bequeathed the non secular neighborhood his sprawling residence. As Taormina turned a preferred trip vacation spot on the finish of the nineteenth century, the property was became one in every of Europe's grandest motels, attracting royalty, Hollywood A-listers, and writers amongst its visitors. Now, because the 4 Seasons San Domenico Palace, the resort affords fashionable facilities and luxury set amongst museum-worthy up to date and vintage objets d'artwork (in truth, you’ll be able to even join an artwork tour of the property).

4 Seasons Taormina at San Domenico Palace in Sicily Credit score: Courtesy of 4 Seasons 4 Seasons Taormina at San Domenico Palace in Sicily Credit score: Courtesy of 4 Seasons

Its gardens, re-imagined by Italian panorama architect Marco Bay, with aromatic jasmine and hibiscus bushes, are the proper spot to take shade from the recent Sicilian solar. The sweeping views from the 69-foot infinity pool will take your breath away. The 111 rooms and suites, starting from 301 sq. toes to 947 sq. toes, are elegantly adorned in a impartial palette with delicate pops of shade. However in case you actually wish to expertise San Domenico Palace like few individuals do, keep within the Royal Suite, located on the property's prime ground. The 1,507-square-foot area contains a marble lavatory, a big terrace with a personal plunge pool and a sundeck, and luxurious views of the Ionian Sea and Taormina's historical Greek theater.

4 Seasons Taormina at San Domenico Palace in Sicily Credit score: Courtesy of 4 Seasons

A fine-dining restaurant led by award-winning chef Massimo Mantarro and a Mediterranean seafood eatery affords foodies the most effective (and freshest) Sicilian delicacies, whereas the on-site spa will show you how to calm down and rejuvenate with numerous facials, physique therapies, and massages.

Mainly, this property is so good that even Tanya McQuoid will discover it laborious to not fall in love with it.