Far-flung travel is fabulous if you’ve got the time (and budget!) to make it happen. But if you’re looking for a quick and easy getaway, allow us to remind you of the beauty of the weekend road trip. In this recurring series, we ask seasoned travelers to share all the details of their best recent trip, from the car they drove to the clothes they packed—and of course, the must-visit locations on their itinerary.
THE DESTINATION
If you’ve tuned into the second season of The White Lotus, you’re familiar with the island of Sicily and more specifically, the charming towns of Val di Noto. Now, we understand that Italy isn’t exactly a quick weekend jaunt, but as someone who's made frequent trips within lo Stivale (the boot-shaped, Italian Peninsula) in the past, Sicily is the perfect place to extend your European holiday by a few more days. Let this guide inspire you to indulge in some well-deserved R&R and treat yourself to a long Italian weekend.
WHAT I DROVE
I came to Sicily with a purpose and it was to test drive the Maserati MC20 Cielo. Maserati was founded in Bologna in 1920 and this all-new super sportscar encapsulates so many facets of Italian craftsmanship—style, design, power, and emotion. Directly translated, Cielo is the Italian word for sky which is apropos considering its designed with a hardtop glass roof. Thanks to Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) technology the overhead covering can change from transparent to opaque by the push of a button. If you prefer an open-air, spyder (convertible) silhouette, the hardtop can be retracted in 12-seconds.