Was thinking about going on holiday to Elba next year. Pretending to be Napoleon, that kind of thing.

An Italian friend has warned us off it, claiming there are 'lots of fires'. She suggested Stromboli instead. From wikitravel:

'Stromboli is a fully active volcano that is in a constant state of mild activity, punctuated by occasional larger and more violent eruptions.'

Is she trying to kill me?

Anyone been to Elba? Stromboli? Any other Italian island recommendations (apart from Sardinia and Sicily)?