FOUR SEASONS TAORMINA (San Domenico Palace) | Iconic 5-star hotel in Sicily, Italy (full tour)

Join me a full tour of San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons Hotel in Taormina, Sicily (one of the most fabulous hotels I've ever stayed at). The five star hotel was used as the setting for season two of the HBO hit show The White Lotus.
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Video chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:00 Arrival
5:27 Lobby
9:34 Room
15:24 Garden
17:07 Pool area
27:30 Anciovi Restaurant (lunch)
29:50 Stroll in the Italian garden
36:00 Cloister
42:07 Bar & Chiostro
47:33 Michelin-star restaurant (dinner)
53:02 Breakfast
57:27 Spa & gym
59:21 Beach
1:01:35 Sunset & aperitivo
1:03:30 Preview
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  • @pepumarius2006
    @pepumarius20069 ай бұрын

    my jaw literrally dropped ten feet when you presented the view from the infinity pool!! 😍😍😍 lt looks AMAZING!

  • @jailer96
    @jailer969 ай бұрын

    Honeymooned in Taormina in 2022, walked past this hotel a couple of times definitely will stay here in 2024. The history of Taormina is vast and worth visiting. My wife and I were amazed at the fact that this small city played a huge part in the history of Sicily

  • @R.I.S.69
    @R.I.S.699 ай бұрын

    Favorite Channel ever on You Tube! There I said it! 🤩

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    9 ай бұрын

    Wow 🤩 thx

  • @a.f.4085
    @a.f.40859 ай бұрын

    So beautiful it almost hurts! The music selection is phenomenal - will be my new favorite dream video. extremely beautiful! You are the best! Thank you❤❤

  • @kawangkwok5262
    @kawangkwok52629 ай бұрын

    San Domenico Palace is more than a hotel, it is also a tiny museum, walking around the corridor can feel the difference. Imagine living in a building for Centuries, Quite different to other European hotels, the traditional garden contains a degree of topical elements. I admire the architect, how they combine antique design and contemporary design in a hotel together? And it looks nearly perfect? Unbelievably great!

  • @vlado2701

    @vlado2701

    9 ай бұрын

    Holy truth 🙏 I agree 👍

  • @paolocabrini107
    @paolocabrini1079 ай бұрын

    Che dire…l’Italia è un paese meraviglioso!!!

  • @ericfrueh1612
    @ericfrueh16129 ай бұрын

    I saw two years ago your video from the Belmond Villa Sant Andrea and the 55:28 Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, both in Taormina and now the third absolut stunning hotel at the same place, thank you very much from Switzerland 😊

  • @william_at
    @william_at9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for showing the immense beauty of my family's island.

  • @threefruits8971
    @threefruits89719 ай бұрын

    This is masterclass presentation🎉

  • @debrabutler7452
    @debrabutler74529 ай бұрын

    This trip reminded me of a trip you took 5 years ago to the Monastero Santa Rosa. While both hotels are unique within themselves, there is a certain sort of throughline they share of stillness, and simplicity while the history of the area is a guide, with the Mediterranean Sea cradling them both. Just breathtaking. Thanks for the ride! Bravo!

  • @jaguarkaboom8967
    @jaguarkaboom89679 ай бұрын

    Yay! White Lotus!

  • @pepumarius2006

    @pepumarius2006

    9 ай бұрын

    I knew I saw this hotel somewhere else :)))

  • @rosepelzel4244
    @rosepelzel42449 ай бұрын

    My, oh my, dear LTE!!! Stunning and sedate! Exquisite! I could spend a week in the gardens alone! Yes, I could definitely see my beautiful Audrey spending some relaxation time there ... Very much adore the pool and the umbrellas! Thank you, once again, for a spectacular video!! The music was spot on! ❤

  • @rejanemartin1134
    @rejanemartin11349 ай бұрын

    Luxe calme et volupté quel hôtel splendide très fleuri dans une ville tout aussi belle. Un concert avait été donné lors d’une réunion de chefs d’état dans le cadre du théâtre antique.Merci mille fois de ce voyage exceptionnel

  • @raman2953
    @raman29539 ай бұрын

    Wonderful my Italy, wonderful Sicily !❤

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    9 ай бұрын

    ❤️🇮🇹

  • @Loupadron2010
    @Loupadron20109 ай бұрын

    Once again thank you for another outstanding video of the lovely and glamorous Four Seasons Hotel in Taormina, Sicily in Italy. The property is just breathtaking with all the beautiful gardens and topiary, the impeccable cleanliness of the entire hotel. The infinity pool, the restaurants, Avincio with the 1 star Michelin rating. It is heaven on the 7th floor.

  • @uksights1
    @uksights19 ай бұрын

    What a place to dine with friends. View is breathtaking.

  • @juliancoulden1753
    @juliancoulden17539 ай бұрын

    The hotel is a slice of heaven on earth. The views and location is paradise

  • @annsmith7207
    @annsmith72078 ай бұрын

    This hotel captures certain elements of the monastic life which is fine with me. I grew up in this form of religious environment and you capture the serenity of that life even though it is now a commercial enterprise. Some people may be put off by this but many more will put this on their "bucket list" for a quiet, contemplative few days away from the roar of the crowds. Very restorative for the spirit! Thanks so much !

  • @KarenLewis-yz9iv
    @KarenLewis-yz9iv9 ай бұрын

    DOC WHAT A ROYAL PALACE!! ❤ INTERIOR EXTERIOR DECOR, BREATHTAKING VIEWS DAY & NIGHT! BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE, EXQUISITE FOOD PRESENTATION! & OF COURSE YOUR FAVORITE EGGS BENEDICT!!❤ DEFINITELY A 5 STAR ⭐ EXPERIENCE!! I WOULD NEVER WANT TO LEAVE!❤

  • @ljcor1899
    @ljcor18999 ай бұрын

    JUST STUNNING! WOW. What an incredible property. The pool area designed by D&G has got to be one of the most elegant and visually beautiful pools in the world….So awesome you were able to captured its full beauty…. The entire property is just out of this world. Another incredible production. Thank you.

  • @taniadelacombe4476
    @taniadelacombe44769 ай бұрын

    WOOOOW!! Speechless, ...My daughter is sailing in SICILY, (fantastic ISLANDS !!)I wiil recommend a couple of nights here when the islands ⛵️ sailing is over...

  • @paradonym
    @paradonym9 ай бұрын

    this is an interesting mix of monastery and art gallery.

  • @andralims
    @andralims9 ай бұрын

    I usually just enjoy the music from your video, but on this special occasion Im playing the white lotus soundtrack while watching your video, my experience could not get any better! I can't wait for the kisawa by the way!!!

  • @MDL-lw9my
    @MDL-lw9my9 ай бұрын

    Never stayed at a Four Seasons I didn’t like. This is another one for the list. Outstanding video as usual, Doctor. Cheers 🥂

  • @italianlifestyle7911
    @italianlifestyle79119 ай бұрын

    Bellissimo posto💚🤍❤

  • @yorukkizigeziyor
    @yorukkizigeziyor9 ай бұрын

    Very beautiful place 😊👍

  • @sedonamudsquid
    @sedonamudsquid16 күн бұрын

    Once again you have blown my mind! The videography, the music, it's all 5 star. Were will we go next? Back to French Polynesia!

  • @tony8074
    @tony80749 ай бұрын

    Oh I want the marble bathroom. That looked so sublime.

  • @eamarals2008
    @eamarals20089 ай бұрын

    Awesome hotel and incredible work! True inspiration. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @babzblu
    @babzblu9 ай бұрын

    The beauty of it all. ❤

  • @andrea6421
    @andrea64219 ай бұрын

    I love these hotels with so much history, what a beautiful place, thanks for sharing 😊

  • @adelguy67
    @adelguy679 ай бұрын

    Incredible Hotel, that view from the balcony in your room was to die for, one thing did surprise me was when you arrived at the Hotel that the two concierges did not come over to assist with your bags

  • @annivali4356
    @annivali43569 ай бұрын

    A very nice video once more. Thank you! Sicily is wonderful. I've visited once. We also went to beautiful Taormina and up Etna (it had erupted the day before, so it was a whole experience).

  • @saschapeischl4690
    @saschapeischl46909 ай бұрын

    Wonderful Intro with the Helicopter View and the music😊

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    9 ай бұрын

    Drone footage 😉

  • @saschapeischl4690

    @saschapeischl4690

    9 ай бұрын

    @@luxurytravelexpert haha👍😁

  • @michaeltan679
    @michaeltan6799 ай бұрын

    Always love your videos and I've been a fan many years now! Recently I've seen someone trying to copy you, the name and the logo looks very similar! Still, nothing beats the original.

  • @streetsambience6054
    @streetsambience60549 ай бұрын

    Quality work. Great video.

  • @Restavit64
    @Restavit649 ай бұрын

    It’s worth of my attention, it is a splendid place to stay, it gives me goosebumps; it is so beautiful and beyond that, definitely i will visit and stay to this magnificent palace when i visit Sicily in the very near future.

  • @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO
    @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO9 ай бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

  • @randyv8232
    @randyv82329 ай бұрын

    Love love loooove it. Brought back so many good memories of the series!

  • @flowerpower2853
    @flowerpower28534 ай бұрын

    Thank you for showing to the world the beauty of Sicily! I've followed you for a long time on youtube, and I almost feel emotional knowing that you've been and filmed where I live. I think that what makes this channel amazing is the fact that you manage with your talent and sensibility to show the beauty of different places and cultures around the world, the beauty of places just shines from your videos.

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind comment 😊

  • @Tokyowalking2023
    @Tokyowalking20239 ай бұрын

    This is amazing! ! I'm very happy that you had a wonderful experience! 😍😍

  • @omarijoseph3189
    @omarijoseph31899 ай бұрын

    Scenery looks very incredible...fabulous hotel.

  • @janef5034
    @janef50344 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love your channel. The best hotel filming on KZread by far. One of my favourite chains is Jumeirah.

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you ☺️

  • @Ladylee942
    @Ladylee9429 ай бұрын

    Love your videos. They are so satisfying to watch ❤ My Sunday chill vibes, 😎 dreaming of one day visiting all these beautiful 🤩 places.

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    9 ай бұрын

    Thx for watching 😊

  • @inayathkhan100
    @inayathkhan1008 ай бұрын

    Very rich hotel too good video 👍

  • @dolcevita819
    @dolcevita8199 ай бұрын

    Yesss !!! been waiting for you to do FS Taormina🥰

  • @gracewolf16
    @gracewolf169 ай бұрын

    As I watched season 1 of White Lotus I recognised the Four Seasons Hotel in Hawai'i from your video! Then, as I watched season 2, I wondered and hoped if you'd feature this one also. Thank you!! I will never be able to travel the world in luxury style, so I appreciate your videos so much!!

  • @robertovera2936
    @robertovera29369 ай бұрын

    Impressive work my friend, it's an incredible video

  • @arifaslandeveci9465
    @arifaslandeveci94659 ай бұрын

    I liked it very much,magnificent building and hotel….and view of course…thanks…

  • @TheVanillaPress
    @TheVanillaPress2 ай бұрын

    Unbelievably beautiful ❤

  • @aaaaaaaaaaaa808
    @aaaaaaaaaaaa8082 ай бұрын

    I was hoping to see General Maximus walking in that garden. Beautiful place.

  • @mickyboy1955
    @mickyboy19559 ай бұрын

    Your filming gets better with every video....

  • @fionaheales8481
    @fionaheales84819 ай бұрын

    Magnificent ❤ Brilliantly filmed too ❤ Thankyou so much❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MadiSS_
    @MadiSS_9 ай бұрын

    I would love to stay here! This is so amazing 😍

  • @dr.kashifulhaq6372
    @dr.kashifulhaq63729 ай бұрын

    Wonderful as always. Love your class and eye for things which are exclusive and extraordinary. ❤

  • @hishamshomo7592
    @hishamshomo75929 ай бұрын

    Thanks for another great video. You always manage to show magnificent places to their best. Again great job

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @carmelmcdonagh1027
    @carmelmcdonagh10277 ай бұрын

    Absolutely stunning.

  • @MilahanPhilosophersCorner
    @MilahanPhilosophersCorner6 ай бұрын

    Stunning.

  • @khalidnoer
    @khalidnoer9 ай бұрын

    Always love your content ❤🇮🇩

  • @MrPalezz
    @MrPalezz9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for another beautiful fairy-tale journey...

  • @destinsansbury4992
    @destinsansbury49929 ай бұрын

    Looking up reviews for the hotel from the first season of White Lotus was how I found your channel! Loved your video of the four seasons Maui.

  • @edwardwagner9256
    @edwardwagner92564 ай бұрын

    It seems like such a relaxing place.

  • @amyyafengliu4845
    @amyyafengliu48459 ай бұрын

    I loved to stay in Four Seasons hotels. I have been a club member for a long time and stayed in Sydney, Shanghai several times.

  • @paradonym
    @paradonym9 ай бұрын

    I actually thought of visiting Das Stue for two days to get to know the Tiergarten-region thoroughly. Like two full days of strolling through Tiergarten and the rest is just enjoying that multiple-Euro per hour sleep in a good bed... And that's directly tied to the video on this channel... That's only in consideration because I don't have to spend like 700 USD to get there and come back from there in the first place...

  • @andystephens3663
    @andystephens36638 ай бұрын

    I loved White Lotus so much a watching this video was so amazing. I really geeked out when you showed the bar and piano! I would have to sneak a pic of myself sitting at it. Haha. Thanks so much!

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Uniuni266
    @Uniuni2668 ай бұрын

    This video was such amazing work. I hope I can stay at this hotel one day.

  • @KiyokaMakibi
    @KiyokaMakibi7 ай бұрын

    Stunning hotel. It felt very old worldly, and not modern.

  • @Celestialkarma
    @Celestialkarma8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing God bless

  • @GrandMoffJoseph
    @GrandMoffJoseph8 ай бұрын

    Visited Taormina a few years back and very much want to return. Putting this hotel on the list because Wow that view!!

  • @dannybeun948
    @dannybeun9488 ай бұрын

    Luxery by simplicity 👌

  • @Capo51
    @Capo518 ай бұрын

    Beautiful property🌷. Forza Sicilia! Thank you for sharing.

  • @Adrienne1368
    @Adrienne13689 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much...Such a unique and magnificent place to experience. Do you have extra room in your suitcase? 😉 Looks like it's added to the bucket list, along with quite a few others you've showcased on you awesome Chanel!! Happy Travels 💫

  • @nueilly33
    @nueilly335 ай бұрын

    I believe the most iconic of all is that a classic piece of Italian cinema was filmed here around 1959/60, especially the final scene. Antonioni's 'L'Avventura' with the wonderful Monica Vitti.

  • @sebastianocampotangarife4747
    @sebastianocampotangarife47473 ай бұрын

    Nice!!!

  • @vinodmerani5032
    @vinodmerani50329 ай бұрын

    liked ur selection of music.

  • @AlonsoRules
    @AlonsoRules5 ай бұрын

    that car used for the transfer is as nice as the hotel!!

  • @jednoducha
    @jednoducha9 ай бұрын

    I assume that this monastery was abandoned and sold. Beauty. Some historical elements of furniture remained there, which are beautifully composed. The beautiful garden perfectly captures the atmosphere. Beautiful view of Etna from the pool.

  • @Serious_Eater
    @Serious_Eater9 ай бұрын

    Awesome ! My favorite Hotel is Waldorf Astoria

  • @McNulty030
    @McNulty0309 ай бұрын

    Been to Sicily last week and was quite shocked how big the problem with trash is!

  • @mziurimachaidze1159
    @mziurimachaidze11592 ай бұрын

    Огромное вам спасибо за чудесный видео.Здесь 1987 году сняли Итальянский сериал --la piovra--..блогодорим вас.

  • @vaiosan775
    @vaiosan7759 ай бұрын

    It seems the hotel do the same trick in lunch and dinner. Little food in super giant dishes. Looking the little food I still feel hungry !

  • @jeremy1350
    @jeremy13509 ай бұрын

    Hello Traveler. "If those walls could talk !!" I am sure they would keep us interested for millennia. I wonder if the palace has a collection of writings from the monks of old somewhere? That would be interesting to see/read. It a very beautiful palace. Many of Montreal's old religious buildings are protected under historical protection, so they cannot be utilized for just any conversion. I think the cloisters are so very beautiful. I could envision monks walking around those gardens, rolling their rosaries through their hands in prayer and contemplation. And he teases us with another Safari clip, at least he brings along his Assistant Executive Secretary on this trip !!

  • @ssh7231
    @ssh72319 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the White Loutus.

  • @user-tk9ln3cv4h
    @user-tk9ln3cv4h8 ай бұрын

    really so beautifull and (medieval elegant) and of course cosy for everything..... bravo for this video!!!! mike-greece

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    8 ай бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @AURORA-BALTIC
    @AURORA-BALTIC9 ай бұрын

    Wow 👏 Is it shot on the phone camera?

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @AURORA-BALTIC

    @AURORA-BALTIC

    9 ай бұрын

    @@luxurytravelexpert Perfection! 😁🤌

  • @uksights1

    @uksights1

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@AURORA-BALTICsuprised Apple dont contact you to see how you do it.😂😂

  • @christianchauhan23
    @christianchauhan239 ай бұрын

    ❤🤍💙 all your videos mate👍

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy.9 ай бұрын

    Sicily just hits different ❤

  • @bulufish8208
    @bulufish82089 ай бұрын

    If you can do all this work with a phone 📱 a camera crew can't come close to your work. Thank you 😊 🎉.

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you ☺️

  • @juliancoulden1753
    @juliancoulden17539 ай бұрын

    Love the accompanying music. What is it?

  • @vlado2701
    @vlado27019 ай бұрын

    This cozy place turned my head... ~•~•~•~ Dear The Great Expert ! You continue to inspire us : supremely seductive beauty, exquisite cuisine and boundless hospitality... You deserve an olive branch nomination ! As always Your videos stay close to the heart ✓ We get of Your unique videos that rush of lovely dopamine, which helps us focus on the glorious feeling of value of our life... ~*~*~ Dear the Travellers : with this in mind , reflect deeply ... * * * Dear The Great Expert : I wish You good luck finding new ideas ! Be happier effortlessly ! This video will not go unnoticed : this is a Masterpiece , after all ✓ With unlimited respect , Your passionate fan , Vl'ado Orlandich

  • @mariatee2775
    @mariatee27759 ай бұрын

    ....just on time for the mistery of great design..as long as there are no story of exploitation of laboure attached ..we found the wonder of course...opulence of gift giving ..meditation..fine arts ..and even personal atachement to the moments..deatils ..that stop our attentativeness on that perfect solitude time..just for the love of such virtue..harmony and learning of architecture...Thank You..

  • @lylynovikova4398
    @lylynovikova43988 ай бұрын

    спасибо , очень красивое место

  • @cherylsemrau7100
    @cherylsemrau71008 ай бұрын

    I would love to stay there. If it was a convent there should be a chapel. Room tour?

  • @dudeofchicken
    @dudeofchicken9 ай бұрын

    I actually searched for the hotel after watching the series. They showed the beach part which isn't actually part of the hotel.

  • @MyChannel-ml3ft
    @MyChannel-ml3ft8 ай бұрын

    Tv serie "White Lotus 2" was filmed here!

  • @gokul147
    @gokul1479 ай бұрын

    Amazing ❤❤❤

  • @mines851
    @mines8519 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your always great videos ! I recommend you try the hotel brand Adler, if you do not know it. The Adler Ritten and the Adler Alpe di Susi in the Dolimites are a good place to start. Thank you!

  • @ninettemurk7492
    @ninettemurk74929 ай бұрын

    I wonder how they got those palm trees up in the courtyard.

  • @kenkavanagh2018
    @kenkavanagh20189 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @ianjunitedk
    @ianjunitedk23 күн бұрын

    Good video, nice to some destinations different to the luxury island clubhouses and apartments. If you don't mind me asking, do you use Epidemic Sound for your music? Keep up the creativity and good work. Thx for sharing the video :)

  • @luxurytravelexpert

    @luxurytravelexpert

    22 күн бұрын

    Yes, the music is from Epidemic Sound

  • @ianjunitedk

    @ianjunitedk

    22 күн бұрын

    @@luxurytravelexpert good to know! I use artlst and composer squad but maybe the choice is a bit less good