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Springtime is such a glorious time of year and certainly one of my favourite times to be here in Sicily. Delicate fresh spring flavours appear in dishes and on menus and, with daylight hours increasing daily, al fresco breakfasts and dinners start to bookend the day. Meanwhile, wildflowers and fragrant herbs are emerging on the hillsides in the national parks and nature reserves, and beaches and the more popular tourist spots are at their best before the arrival of the summer crowds.

However, for anyone thinking of visiting Sicily in springtime, some places are extra special: keep reading to discover where’s best and what makes them so great.

Take Advantage of Cooler Temperatures to Sightsee

Visit Sicily in July or August and you’ll want to spend most of your time in or near the water; springtime temperatures, however, are much more moderate. The island’s far southerly position in relation to the rest of the country means that days are still likely to be sunnier and hotter than other regions of Italy, with average daily highs in April and May between 20-26°C and around 8 hours of sunshine per day. You may still need a light jacket in the evening but certainly be able to enjoy beach time during the day.

Best of all, these mild, sunny days, with little rain, are perfect conditions for sightseeing, unlike July and August when exploring the island’s remarkable Greek and Roman ruins can be challenging. This is the time to pay a visit to the island’s incredible ancient ruins at the Valley of the Temples or the magnificent baroque towns of southeast Sicily. These are generally crowd-free in the spring, allowing you to wander at leisure without wilting in the heat.

Enjoy Springtime Flowers in Sicily

One of the most welcome signs of spring in Sicily is the almond blossom, but the pale pink and white blossom soon gives way to something far more colourful. Cascading magenta and orange bougainvillea appears in towns and gardens, while out of town, fields and grassy meadows are covered with wild poppies, orchids, anemones and creamy white snapdragons.

Make tracks for one of Sicily’s nature reserves, such as the Madonie Regional Natural Park or the Vendicari Nature Reserve, and you’ll find the air filled with the scent of thyme, sage and rosemary and coastal plains dotted with wild orchids and rock roses.

Springtime in Sicily is also marked by a very special festival – the Infiorata – with the most famous taking place in the stunning town of Noto. The focal point for the event is Via Corrado Nicolaci which is transformed into a giant floral carpet comprising mosaics made from thousands of petals but there are also parades, music and food stalls. If you’re keen to experience other Infiorata events, Villa Alma at San Pier Niceto (near Messina) is a good base for visiting the town’s ‘infiorata’ where the floral path extends as far as 2km.

Explore the Countryside – Hiking and Cycling in Sicily

Hiking and cycling are definitely best kept for the comfortable springtime temperatures. A favourite spot for me is the Zingaro Nature Reserve which is completely transformed in the spring. The fabulous coastal path takes you across dazzling green hillsides awash with orchids and wild herbs, with views of pretty coves and the sparkling sea.

In the north of the island, the Madonie and Nebrodi mountain ranges are both favourite spots for hikers, and easily accessible from the coast. Don’t worry if you’re not a diehard hiker: you can enjoy gentle strolls around lakes in the Nebrodi mountains and visit some wonderful little villages nestling between the peaks. Stay near the charming seaside town of Cefalù and you’ll be within easy reach of some fabulous walks. In the east of the island, the more challenging upper slopes of Mount Etna can still be snow-capped while wildflowers are beginning to appear on the lower forest trails.

If you’re used to cycling, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t hire a bike to get to see even more of the countryside. If you prefer to venture out as part of a guided bike tour, choose from a range of experiences from leisurely rides along the coast to more heart-thumping mountain bike excursions.

Enjoy Fabulous Spring Food!

When it comes to food in Sicily, springtime wins hands down. After the glut of Easter sweets and pastries, everyone’s in need of returning to a healthier diet and in fact, the change of season in April welcomes some wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables that bring star quality to the simplest of dishes.

Peas, fava beans, artichokes and asparagus appear in pasta dishes, street food and on menus in restaurants, and colourful market stalls are filled with the aroma of wild fennel and late variety citrus fruits. Spring is also the best time to try traditional homegrown Sicilian cheese such as creamy ricotta and pecorino: if you’re in Sicily in April or May, you’ll find a number of dedicated ricotta festivals, many centred around the use of ricotta in creamy desserts and cannoli.

Also read, Sicilian Flavours: From Sicily to Your Table.

Other Reasons to Visit Sicily in Spring

So what else makes springtime such a good time to visit Sicily? The island is very popular in July and August with Italians and holidaymakers from overseas, and this is particularly noticeable in hotspots such as Taormina and Cefalù so if, as a first time visitor to Sicily, you’re keen to visit either of these towns, I’d definitely recommend doing so in spring.

Lastly, if you’re looking for the best value, you can make significant savings in springtime by taking advantage of lower priced flights and last minute offers on accommodation.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Have you ever been to Sicily? What time of year did you go? Where’s your favourite place to visit in springtime?

I hear this every week:

• “Laurie, where are the good men? I can’t seem to find any.”
• “I don’t think there are any good ones left.”
• “All the good ones are taken.”
• “I’ve been on the dating apps, and there are none there. Where are they?”

Ahh, the search for the rare breed of good men: The decent men who want a serious relationship.

You mean decently healthy, financially stable, well-groomed and clean, handsome enough, and ready for a long-term relationship.

At first glance, these seem like questions about the dating market. But, if they were, my answer “everywhere” would suffice.

Truth bomb: These questions are more about your state of mind.

First: There Are Good Men. Full Stop.

Are there fewer emotionally available men in midlife than we’d like? And are they harder to find?

Yes.

Is the dating scene noisy, confusing, and sometimes ridiculous?

Also yes.

But when someone tells me, “There are no good men left,” I get curious because here’s what I know after coaching thousands of women:

When you believe there are no high-quality men, you stop recognizing them. You even turn good ones into frogs.

You scroll past the decent guy on online dating sites because he doesn’t look like the perfect man in your head.

You ignore the good catch in your extended social circle because he’s “not your usual type.”

You stay in your comfort zone, then complain there are no great guys in it.

You’ll put up with all kinds of nonsense, but you actually filter out a good guy when he comes around.

The Dating Apps Aren’t the Enemy

Yes, dating apps can feel like dehumanizing and comically difficult.

But, truth bomb #2: Apps don’t create bad men. They reveal the pool. And the pool is as varied as clothing items at the mall.

If you’re on online dating sites and all you see are fish pics, beer bellies, and men who can’t be bothered to string sentences together or “aren’t sure what they’re looking for,” that doesn’t mean there are no good guys.

It means:

1. You’re seeing a certain crowd (possibly attracted by YOUR poorly-done profile!!)
2. You haven’t refined your screening.
3. You might be unconsciously drawn to familiar fixer-uppers.

Ouch?

Good.

I promise these truth bombs are good for you. Tough love is my brand. Have you come to the right place?

The Numbers Game (But Not How You Think)

People love to say dating is a numbers game.

Swipe more. Date more. Meet new people. Try speed dating. Upgrade your subscription tier.

True: A bigger pool helps.

But if your mindset is cynical, exhausted, or secretly convinced that men are disappointing?

You could meet 100 decent men at a coffee shop, at church, at the gym, in real life – and still miss your good match.

Why?

Because the real numbers game is this:

How many emotionally available women are out there looking for emotionally available men?

I coach men, too, and they are JUST as convinced that women are the ones who are not available! Mind your own stats before believing that the stats of the other gender are what’s getting in the way of you finding healthy, lasting love.

When you shift your state of mind, you shift your results.

“But Laurie, The Nice Guys I’m Meeting: I’m Just Not Attracted to”

Ah. Now we’re getting somewhere.

Many women say they want a good man, but what they mean is: “I want a man who is exciting in the exact way my ex was – but emotionally stable.”

That’s not a true dream, it’s a reaction to pain.

Some of the nice guys you’re overlooking? They’re not boring. They’re calm, and there’s a difference.

Chemistry built on anxiety feels electric. Chemistry built on compatibility feels warm.

If you keep saying, “Where are the good men?” I might gently ask: Are you equating calm with dull?

Because some of the great guys you’re dismissing could build a long relationship with you – the kind that feels secure, not dramatic.

The Myth of the Perfect Man

Another way you obscure the good men from becoming apparent to you is by idealizing “the perfect man.”

Sure, they do it to us, too, but that’s no excuse.

There is no perfect man. And good, because you aren’t looking for that. You are looking for a good match.

And a good match is someone whose values, pace, and vision for a long-term relationship align with yours.

He might not:

• Dress like your fantasy.
• Text in paragraphs.
• Love the same music.

But he might:

• Show up consistently.
• Talk about the future with clarity.
• Treat you like a partner, not a number in a numbers game.

That’s a good man.

They exist. I hear about them every day in my practice.

Where are the Good Men? Coaching:

If you keep asking, “Where are the good men?” ask yourself three questions:

1. Am I open to a man who is different from my past?
2. Am I willing to leave my comfort zone to meet him?
3. Am I showing up as the woman who can sustain a long-term partnership?

Final truth bomb:

Nothing is the fault of circumstance, your environment or dating apps. But your clarity and purpose affect them all.

When you know the kind of relationship you want, you stop wasting time on men who can’t offer it. And suddenly you start seeing good men everywhere. At the coffee shop. On dating apps. At dinner parties. Through friends.

They were never extinct. They were just invisible to a mindset shaped by negativity, fear and disappointment.

Reframing the Problem of No-Good Men

The question isn’t:

“Where are the good men?”

It’s:

“Am I positioned to recognize and receive one?”

You don’t need a new subscription tier. You don’t need to swipe harder. You need awareness and alignment — of head, heart, and hoo-ha.

And that’s when dating stops feeling like a losing battle… and starts feeling like an exciting adventure.

If you’re ready to stop wondering where the good men are and start becoming magnetic to the right one, watch my free webinar: 3 Secrets to Finding and Maintaining Healthy Love Without Repeated Disappointments.

It will change how you see the entire dating market – and yourself.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Are you really open to dating? Do you think you are emotionally available? Have you been complaining there are no good men out there?

Just a few days after returning home from three full weeks exploring Cambodia, I found myself in tears on a not-so-comfortable plastic exam table in my chiropractor’s office.

Three weeks of hiking, biking, and wandering through temples in 100+ degree tropical heat – and I had felt fantastic. But suddenly, back in New York’s deep winter freeze, I could barely walk.

The pain was excruciating. What in the world had happened? Was it the shock of returning to sub-zero temperatures? Was my hip out of alignment after 30 hours of flying coach?

I honestly had no idea. Unfortunately, the professionals I relied on didn’t seem to know either.

I’ve always been someone who takes responsibility for my health – and does so naturally. As a naturopathic doctor, I’ve spent decades helping people restore balance in their bodies.

But this pain?

This was a new level of “Dear God, please help me.”

So, I went to see a chiropractor I had known for years – someone I respected, someone I had even rented office space from in the past.

He examined me briefly. Then he looked up and said:

“Well, Shirley… after all… you ARE 64. What do you expect?”

I’ll tell you what I expect. And it certainly isn’t that.

What I thought – but managed not to say out loud – was simple:

What in the world does my age have to do with finding out what’s wrong?

As someone who helps women over 50 reclaim their vitality every day, I know firsthand that age is not a limitation.

The Quiet Dismissal of Age

This story isn’t really about my injury.

(For the record, I did heal completely over the following year. It was one of those humbling life events that knocks you down – and makes the recovery even sweeter.)

What this story is really about is something millions of people experience: The subtle dismissal that comes with age. That moment when a professional waves away a legitimate concern with a single phrase: “Well… you’re older now.”

Suddenly your symptoms feel smaller. Your concern feels inconvenient. Your expectations feel unrealistic.

If your practitioner is using age as an explanation instead of investigating your symptoms, it may be time to find a new one.

And quickly.

I Hear This Every Week

Many of my clients arrive already carrying this belief. They say things like:

• “Well, I’m 55 now.”
• “I just turned 60, so I guess things are going downhill.”
• “I suppose this is just what happens.”

Years ago, a young woman sat across from me in my office. Chin resting in her hands. Elbows on my desk. She was exhausted, sleeping poorly, and struggling with low mood. Then she sighed and said, “Well… I AM 32, you know.”

Thirty-two.

My response was gentle but clear.

“Time to buckle up, honey. You’ve got a long way to go. Let’s get you up and feeling great again – and soon.”

The Language of Dismissal

Many people have heard some version of these phrases from healthcare professionals:

• “Well, that’s normal for your age.”
• “After 60 the body just slows down.”
• “That’s part of getting older.”
• “Your labs look normal.”
• “You’re in the right range.”
• “It’s probably just menopause.”
• “Let’s keep an eye on it.”
• “Try managing your stress.”

Often these comments aren’t intended to be dismissive. But what patients frequently hear is this: “Nothing can really be done.”

What’s Happening Under the Hood

Most physicians are not dismissive because they don’t care. They’re working inside a system designed primarily to diagnose disease, not always to optimize vitality.

Typical appointments last 10–15 minutes. Symptoms like fatigue, hormonal shifts, inflammation, brain fog, or stubborn weight gain often require deeper investigation. If lab results fall within statistical ranges, doctors may genuinely believe everything is fine.

But here’s the reality: “Normal” is not the same as optimal. And the absence of disease is not health. A person can be technically normal – and still feel far from vibrant. When symptoms don’t fit neatly into a disease category, the easiest explanation often becomes aging.

It Happens Outside Medicine Too

The medical world isn’t the only place age bias appears. Recently, my partner and I went out for dinner at a casual Mexican restaurant. Our young server approached the table, pointed to the QR code menu, and asked with a slightly patronizing smile:

“Do you know how to use a QR code?”

I smiled politely. But inside I was thinking: Actually, honey, we build QR codes.

Enough already with the quiet senior shaming.

Many people over 50 are running businesses, traveling the world, mentoring younger generations, writing books and learning new technologies every day.

Age does not equal incompetence. And it certainly does not equal irrelevance.

The Truth About Aging

Aging is real. But decline is not automatic. The human body is remarkably adaptive.

When supported properly through nutrition, detoxification, hormone balance, movement, and mindset, it can repair, rebalance, adapt and restore itself.

This is the work I love most. Helping people over 50 reclaim their:

• energy
• clarity
• strength
• confidence
• and joy for living.

Because the truth is this: Your age is not your limitation. It’s simply your starting point.

Ready to stop accepting ‘normal for your age’ as an answer? Download my free guide: 15 Signs Your Body is Out of Balance- That Most People Ignore.

Also, “Becoming Her: The 6-week Total Transformation for Inspired Women 50+ who are ready to become their most vibrant selves” starts April 8^th. Learn more HERE.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you think “That’s normal for your age” may be the most discouraging phrase in modern healthcare? How many times have you heard it since blowing your 50 candles? Have you heard it at an earlier age? How has it affected your mindset?

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