Fodor's Expert Review La Moresca

If you plan on visiting Ragusa and Modica but want to stay by the water, you can't do better than this artsy boutique hotel on Sicily's southeastern coast—it's two blocks from the beach and a pleasant half-hour drive from either inland town. In a historic house completely renovated by the owner, who has kept much of the original antique furniture, each room is unique and has its own charm, plus there is an appealing garden courtyard where you can enjoy breakfast each morning.