How had I not heard of these islands sooner?

Add the Aeolian Islands to your summer travel list ASAP

I can’t remember when exactly I first heard of the Aeolian Islands, but it was only a few years ago. I do remember that once I did some research I was shocked I hadn’t heard of them sooner. How are they not on everyone’s travel list? 

The seven volcanic islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea are lesser known than Sicily, Sardinia, or many Greek islands, but no less wonderful to visit. They’re gorgeous, feel undiscovered while also having excellent restaurants, hotels and other amenities tourists would want, and each of them has a different vibe, fitting a wide range of travelers. 

The islands are Italian, off the coast of Sicily, but named after Aeolus, Greek god of winds, for the strong and constant winds that sweep through the region. But don’t worry! Wind is my least favorite element and it did not deter me from having an amazing time.