Alessandra + William
Alessandra + William
Travel
Palermo Airport
The best airport to fly into is going to be Falcone Borsellino (PMO) located in Palermo, as it is the closest airport to our venue.
Direct flights are now being offered from JFK to PMO through Neos Airlines and from Newark (EWR) to PMO through United Airlines.
The days offered for direct flights are limited so if you are looking to fly direct out of the US, flights will be on Mondays and Saturdays arriving in PMO on Tuesdays and Sundays.
If you're not interested in direct flights there are a multitude of options such as flying into Rome or Milan and then catching a connecting flight to Palermo.
transportation information
There is a lot to explore in Sicily, and because public transportation is limited, we would strongly recommend renting a car for the full Sicilian experience.
*Please note that there are no Ubers in the area.*
Renting a car - When renting a car, make sure to reserve in advance, especially if you want an automatic transmission. Most booking platforms will default to a manual transmission, so ensure that you're selecting the correct option when booking.
When you book your vehicle select pick up and drop off times as your arrival & departure from the airport, pick-up and drop off is quite effortless that way!
Our go-to place to book a car is noleggiare (another great option that we've used many times is Sicily by Car )
We recommend signing up for emails as they offer a number of promotions throughout the year.
Pro-Tip: The Italian version of the websites (linked above) sometimes has better discounts than the US version. If you need help with translations, please feel free to contact us at alessandraandwilliam@gmail.com
*Note: Legally, an International Driver’s Permit is required to drive in Italy.
AAA offers them via mail or at one of their offices.
We have gone in person to a AAA office each year, an incredibly easy process, you can get your international license in 15 minutes or less without an appointment.
These typically cost around $20
(or less if you have an account with AAA)
You may or may not be asked by car rental agencies to show proof, however, if by chance you get pulled over, it most likely will be requested by officials.*
extra Accommodations
For those not staying on the property at the Tonnara for the duration of the wedding and need a place to stay that is close by to the venue here is a list of a few of our favorite options:
Costamante Suites & Spa
Luxery Villa Bay View
More Accommodations
Alessandra's family is from a small town in Sicily called Torretta. Her father and his 5 siblings were born and raised here and some of her aunts, uncles and cousins still live there!
Although as a tourist there is not much to see in the sweet and small town, it is a great and convenient place to rent an Airbnb.
Being just under thirty minutes from the airport, thirty minutes to Palermo, ten minutes to the mall (and McDonalds if you're into that!)
Fifteen minutes away from the closest beach (Isola delle Femine or Capaci)
It makes it the perfect location to stay.
Below we'll will list 2 airbnb’s in which Alessandra and Will have rented over the years that are owned by both friends & family :
Casale Orioles
Alessandra has stayed here 5 times! The owners name is Giuseppe and you can tell him she referred you!
Casale Orioles is a newly built house. The apartment is fully furnished and equipped with every comfort. The apartment consists of a living room with sofa bed, TV and kitchen (stove, oven, fridge and kitchen utensils) bathroom with shower and bedroom with double bed and closet (an additional single bed or toddler bed can be added upon request). The apartment is also equipped with air conditioning, heating, WiFi internet and is delivered complete with sheets, towels and hair dryer as well as a small kit for personal hygiene. The apartment also has a road map of Sicily and tour guides in various languages. The exterior consists of a large furnished veranda and a large green space available to guests, with barbecue for outdoor grills, a corner with a washing machine and clothesline and ample parking.
Casa Cipriano Apartment
Owned by Alessandra's wonderful Zia and Zio (Aunt & Uncle)
Their names are Patricia and Franco Cipriano.
Great apartment for 2 to 8 people in a typical Sicilian town. Comfortable, well defined, air conditioned apartment (all 3 bedrooms + living room) in Torretta (Palermo) just 6 km from the highway that leads to the airport and Palermo, Capaci and Isola delle Femmine beaches are also only 6 km away, 13 km from the airport, 18 km from Palermo and Monreale. View of the village from the balconies on the 1st & 2nd floor. View of the sea (panoramic window on top of bed) from the attic. Bed sheets, bath towels, consumption for electricity, gas and water included in price. Free and private parking space outside right in front of the apartment. Free wifi connection. Also, we'll be more than happy to give you advice on where to go, eat and swim.