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I am returning to these islands after three years to satisfy a hunger I've had ever since--for the spicy perfume of pale pink caper flowers, for fish that swim in turquoise waters, for sweet cherry tomatoes that explode in your mouth like Stromboli, for pasta with fennel and sardines. I'm returning simply to do nothing--il dolce far niente, as the Italians say --in a place where there are only rocks and sea and the happy prospect of your next meal.

Heading over to Sicily? Float in the breeze of the Aeolian Islands, named after Aeolus, Greek God and keeper of the winds. Climb to the top of an active volcano, visit an ancient citadel, rent a boat and much more.

Kevin Revolinski has the scoop on one signora's stroke of luck in discovering ancient ruins...practically in her backyard. And to top it all off, she takes us through a Sicilian culinary experience not to be forgotten.

Read on to get the scoop on the best eats (lots of fresh and locally caught seafood from Sicily's coast) and the most affordable accomodations in Sicily's Aeolian Islands, including the cities of Stromboli, Filicudi, Lipari and Panarea.