Taormina

Fly from Catania to Naples.

Thank you Kathy. Any way that we can go by Ferry?

Yes, there are ferries, there are also trains, but you asked for "best". The plane is fastest and not that expensive on the low cost carriers. Nearest ferries go from Messina. Start at http://www.traghettiweb.it/en/tw_index.php or http://www.directferries.co.uk/

Thanks Kathy- You are correct, we are starting to get ideas for our trip in October 2011 what ever you can share will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and Regards,

We'll be going to Taormina in September of this year. Have been doing lots of research. Have a few guide books (too bad Rick doesn't have a Sicily guide book.) I've also been using Trip Advisor. Their Sicily travel forum has a destination expert. Her name is Vagabonda and she is a wealth of info on Sicily. If you would like to PM me, I could share with you our info so far. I'm really excited about going to Sicily. I hear it is great.
To answer your question about the best way to get to Sicily. I think flying is the way to go. Save lots of time - more time to spend in Sicily that way.