Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina

With possibly the best view of Mount Etna in all of Taormina, the Literary Terrace of Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo offers more than just glimpses of Europe’s highest active volcano – it lays claim to having inspired DH Lawrence, Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams, who all pulled up a pew here once upon a time. Luckily for them, it’s always spritz o’clock on these elevated (in more ways than one) platforms. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head to the Michelin-starred Ristorante Otto Geleng, where the food is almost as good as the views.