Mediterranean romance: Cyprus, Sicily and Malta feature tranquility, luxury and romance in off-the-beaten-track locations. (Destination: Europe).

Travel Agent, January, 2003 by Lisella, Maria

Cyprus, Malta and Sicily possess a strong potential for the U.S. romantic travel market. While Cyprus and Malta both use English as the dominant language, which makes them smooth sailing for visiting Americans, Sicily has an exotic appeal that sets it apart from mainland Italy. Although its primary language is Italian, with residual dialects spoken throughout the island, Sicily has cultivated its own persona.

As islands, each of these destinations has some built-in romantic appeal, with ancient histories evident in their attractions and distinctive cuisines. Travel to each of the islands requires a stop in a European gateway before making a short flight to the final destination, so an extra night might be added to the overall trip to allow for a more peaceful...

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