Don’t mention the Mafia

Many tourists go to Sicily in search of "the romance" of The Godfather, says Stephanie Rafanelli in The Guardian, but the reality of the Mafia, or Cosa Nostra, is anything but romantic. Now, tired of the "stranglehold" of protection rackets, the people of Sicily are fighting back. Addiopizzo is a growing rebel movement that asks visitors - and locals - to support businesses that refuse to pay pizzo (protection). You can

stock up on produce at the "Free Sicily" Sunday market, eat a pizzo-free pizza for lunch, buy ethical gifts for friends, and even stay in an Addiopizzo B&B. It's a brave campaign - the very least that visitors can do is to support it.

For a full list of Addiopizzo businesses go to addiopizzo.org. Ryanair (0871-246 0000; ryanair.com) flies from £72 rtn.