Irene Forte Shares Sicilian Travel Guide, Highlighting Art, Food, and Design

Irene Forte, the founder of Irene Forte Skincare, offers her personal guide to Sicily, a place she considers her second home and a source of inspiration for her skincare products. Her first trip to the island was in 2003 with her father, and she later took a position at Verdura Resort. Forte tied the knot in Caltabellotta and obtains ingredients from her family's organic farm located in Sciacca. Recommended accommodations are Verdura Resort, Villa Igiea, Tonnaro di Scopello, Susafa, and Zisola. Culinary experiences feature Fulvio Pierangelini and Chef Emanuele Riccobono. Notable cultural attractions include the Valley of the Temples, Selinunte, and Cretto di Burri. Dining spots to consider are Ristorante M.A.T.E.S., Zagada, and Bar Turistico. Natural attractions include Torre Salsa beach and Vendicari Nature Reserve, with the ideal visiting times being late April and Christmas.