User:(WT-en) Siciliangems

Welcome to our Wikivoyage webpage, Sicilian Gems is a UK Travel Agency Based in Sicily just outside Cefalu on the North Coast.

As a company Siciliangems are totally committed to providing our clients with an authentic Sicily experience whilst working in partnership with the local Sicilian people offering rental of their villas, apartments and hotels. We also look to promote environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism in Sicily. We have also prepared a series of Sicily information pages to allow you to learn about what makes Sicily so very special.

Please have a look at our new "Sicily Tailor Made" section which details how we can put together your perfect holiday combinations with new and exciting villas, apartments or hotels in alternative locations.

Siciliangems website: []

Come and find your own hidden Sicilian gems ! Hope to see you soon.

Our Aims:

To provide clients experience of the real Sicily. To provide individual and value for money service to clients. To work with local Sicilian People and Community. To promote environmentally friendly and sustainable approach to Tourism. To promote the National Parks of Sicily.

Deborah Hawkins.

Deborah has trained in the travel and tourism industry for the last 5 years and has spent most of that time travelling within Sicily and Italy as well as the countries of Greece and Spain.

She spent her first years as a travel representative and then trained to become a tour guide in Sicily/Italy, Guiding excursions to such places as Etna, Syracuse the Aeolian Islands Rome and many wine tours.

Debs has worked for Irish, Italian and English companies over the years and has also trained and qualified as a certified Sommelier in London and in 2002 completed her grade level 2 qualification.

She is a fascinating travel companion for the tours in Sicily, Many of her stories been given to her by local folk of the regions as a result her love of the Island runs very deep.

You will receive a greater insight into the local histories, politics and resources of the Island, whilst having a lot of fun along the way.

Rob Salmon.

When Rob first came to Sicily he fell in love with the relaxed way of life, the welcoming people and the amazing scenery. It only seemed natural that he should stay and form Sicilian Gems with Debs.

Trained as a Civil Engineer and worked as a Construction Site Manager in the UK and abroad, works included the construction of the Jubilee Line Extension ( London, UK ), the Dublin Port Tunnel ( Dublin, Ireland ), Temporary Field Accomodation erection for the British Army ( Kosovo ) and various smaller contracts in the North West of England.

Experienced walker and outdoor enthusiast Rob has over 20 Years of hill walking experience coupled with a love of the Sicilian Countryside and looks forward to sharing this with you on guides walks in the mountains which are now his home. This local knowledge will ensure that you experience the beauty of the Sicilian countryside first hand.

As a trained emergency First Aider you will be in good hands with Rob who has also been a Safety and Training officer for Loughborough University Speleogical ( Caving ) Team in the past before coming to Sicily.

Last but not least is Baggi, Il Gatto Nero ( the black cat ) who keeps us company at home. He has come to love Sicily and loves nothing better than gathering up the local wildlife and presenting it to us.

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(WT-en) Siciliangems 10:28, 6 July 2008 (EDT)