As the Rocco Forte Hotels in Sicily reopen for the summer 2023 season, Palermo’s Villa Igiea debuts its White Lotus Experience. Catapulted into the spotlight after the cult TV series shot its second season there, the hotel is offering a unique itinerary that allows guests to discover some of the most iconic filming locations. The first stop on the tour is the town of Cefalù, where guests can choose to go hiking, visit artisanal shops, indulge in the local gastronomy or relax on the beach by the town’s picturesque bay. The tour continues towards Villa Tasca, the enchanting 16th-century villa of the Tasca d’Almerita family set amidst a lush, eight-hectare park and surrounded by one of the most highly regarded ninth-century gardens of Sicilian Romanticism.
The day ends at Igiea Terrazza Bar, where the night begins with the White Lotus cocktail – created during filming at the hotel last year – which whets the palate for a menu that is a faithful reproduction of what appeared on screen. Those looking to trace the origins of their lineage and find lost relatives in the region can rely on Villa Igiea’s Ancestry Concierge, a dedicated figure who is skilled in helping guests trace family roots. Thanks to Rocco Forte Hotels’ exclusive relationships, guests can even enjoy an intimate aperitivo or dinner with some of the most prominent Sicilian noble families at their residences.