Female: The small Italian island of Stromboli, just off the north coast of Sicily offers the ultimate in relaxation. Providing you find it’s picturesque but active volcanoes soothing.
In fact, it’s the chance to see Stromboli’s volcano close up that brings ferry boats visitors to the tiny island.
Transportation on land is by golf cart and by foot. Although the volcano has been erupting continuously for the last 2000 years, its flows are rarely dangerous. Still, check for safety with the local authorities who monitor its activity, and climb with a guide.
The path to what's called the stream of fire is carpeted with wild flowers.
Male: Whoa, look at that.
Female2: Wow, that’s amazing.
Male: That is amazing.
Male2: This was the slope from which the lava flow comes down when the volcano is in full activity. And where the rocks roll down during normal explosion, that happens about every 20 minutes, more or less.
Female: Stromboli’s dramatic landscape creates a unique reward on its coast. Private black sand beaches tucked in rugged coves. It’s this rare and untamed back draft that makes Stromboli an unforgettable Italian getaway.