Traveling in Sicily
If Italy is a boot, then Sicily is the football about to be kicked. This large island is separated from mainland Italy by the Straits of Messina. It has a dynamic and rich cultural history that is a mix of many different invading forces over the course of history, each leaving its own mark on Sicily's art, cuisine, and language. Various archeological areas can be found throughout the island and many are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Sicilians have their own language, although most speak Italian and many learn English in school.
The island has a Mediterranean climate that is mild but damp in the winter and hot and dry in the summer. You can expect uncomfortably hot temperatures during the summer months so it is best to visit during the fall and spring seasons when temperatures are more mild. As a general rule you can expect the amount of rainfall to go up as you go up in elevation. The southern and southeastern coasts receive the least rainfall and the northern and northeastern highlands receive the most.
Regions
Sicily's provinces include Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Catania, Enna, Messina, Palermo, Ragusa, Syracue, and Trapani.