Ponza is thought to be the island of Circe, in Homer's Odyssey, who cast her spell on Odysseus and seduced him. Take a tour of Ponza with Joe Il Taxi, a New York-born cabbie who was also seduced by the island. Visit Cala Corallo, the jewellery shop of Alessandra Ravenna, ex-designer for Vera Wang, who was also drawn to Ponza, where she creates exquisite pieces from coral, shells, silver and gold. Experience the wellness program at the Grand Hotel Santa Domitilla in the natural seawater grotto.