Sicily: Stylish Resorts

Not long ago, Sicily was a challenging place to travel: Most of the roads were poor and there was a shortage of good hotels. But during the past decade, the island has been laced with new highways, and several upscale resorts and hideaways have opened. We recently undertook a 10-day circular tour, which provided ample time for discovering the island's treasures, as well as for lazy afternoons in the spa or on the beach.