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It looks like 2019 is going to be another action-packed year for Wish Sicily.  Our fabulous new villas in Sicily are available exclusively through us and range from affordable rural hideaways to ultra-elegant sea-facing holiday homes. Best of all, they cater for all budgets and group sizes, whether you’re holidaying with family or friends, with children or grandparents. So if you need inspiration, here are a few of our top picks for 2019: Glam it up Get that additional layer of luxury at Casa dei Sogni where contemporary, sophisticated design and extremely high-tech features sit happily alongside toys, games and…

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As the festive season gets underway, this seems as good a moment as any to look back over the past year and pick a few of our highlights for 2018. More villas, more choice As in previous years, we’ve continued to add new villas in Sicily over the course of the year so those who were a little late off the starting block were still able to find what they wanted. Not surprisingly, one of the main priorities for most of our guests is a private pool and in fact, over 80% of our properties do have a pool and…

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New to our Sicily villas collection is Villa Dionisio which enjoys dramatic views over the Sanctuary of Tindari and the sea, and it is well-placed for exploring northern Sicily and the Aeolian islands. Exclusive to Wish Sicily, the newly-built villa has been designed to exacting standards. Bathrooms are worthy of a 5-star hotel, large picture windows let in streams of light and striking artwork adorns all the walls. The high-spec kitchen is also fitted out based on the highest of specs, with beautiful granite worktops and a separate utility room. Villa and separate guesthouse The villa’s layout works well for…

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If you’re parents of young children wondering if it’s time to wave goodbye to designer holidays, you can relax! Our newest villa, Casa dei Sogni, is a picture of sophisticated style.  Sleek modern lines and high-quality materials have been combined to create a light-filled contemporary villa in Sicily with everything you could need for an indulgent holiday – whether you’re a couple of families holidaying together, or a group of adults. Linger on the terrace or by the pool Outside, there are lush lawns and a spacious panoramic terrace – the perfect spot for a gentle snooze in the shade…

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Anyone who has holidayed in Italy in mid-August will know that 15 August is Ferragosto, the national Bank Holiday which sees most of the country shutting up shop and heading for the beach. Essentially marking Assumption Day, the national holiday is a religious one, but it also marks the beginning of Italy’s holiday period. Ferragosto celebrations take place across the country, ranging from local village-based events to huge crowd-pulling occasions such as Siena’s Palio. In Sicily, most activities are focused around the beach, with some towns and villages also organising festivals, processions and fireworks. Not surprisingly, the celebrations spill out…

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New villas with summer holiday availability! If you’re slightly late off the mark and still looking for a summer holiday villa, the good news is that we’ve added two new family villas to our portfolio, both with excellent availability and an introductory 20% discount. Menfi vineyards, Sicily: Save over £450 in July! Set in the heart of the wine-growing countryside around Menfi, 3-bedroom Casa Maoma is close to Selinunte and the beaches around Porto Palo.  The villa has a large shady veranda overlooking the pool and the surrounding vineyards. Book now and save 20% on all weeks up to 27…

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Walking is a great way to explore Sicily’s countryside, and while there are some challenging hikes to choose from, you don’t need to be a fanatical hiker for the best experience. Take a short stroll in early summer when hillsides and nature reserves are sprinkled with the last remnants of spring flowers; or an autumn amble through flame-coloured landscapes. The two latest additions to our portfolio – Villa Rebecca and Casa Maoma – which are both near to two of Sicily’s most striking natural sites, got us thinking about our favourite walks in Sicily. Necropoli di Pantalica A walk through…

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Hands up if you’ve just realised that Whitsun is fast approaching and you still haven’t got round to organising your family’s summer holiday! In common with most of the Mediterranean, the villas in Sicily that have a private pool or direct beach access are the first to get snapped up, but all is not lost! Meet the latest addition to the Wish Sicily portfolio: Casa Maoma. Contemporary, stylish and brand new on the holiday villa scene, the 3-bedroom villa in south west Sicily is tailor made for a family holiday. There’s a gorgeous private pool and plenty of space to…

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If you want to really get under Sicily’s skin, there’s no better way than being around for one of the big patron saints’ celebrations. Rent a villa in Sicily and visit Ragusa Ibla during the 3-day festivities for the much-revered San Giorgio and you’ll experience one of the most colourful, atmospheric events anywhere in Sicily. The town of Ragusa Ibla is extraordinary even without a festa.  Lively and crammed with fascinating sights, this is one of south east Sicily’s finest Unesco-listed towns. At the heart of the town stands the magnificent baroque Basilica di San Giorgio, its portal depicting a…

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Looking for the perfect holiday villa? Hot off the press this weekend is the Times newspaper’s selection of the 50 best villas in the Med, including our very unique Cupole Arabe in Sicily. Set on the edge of the Monte Cofano Nature Reserve, the three-domed property leads on to a huge terrace with views across plant-filled Mediterranean gardens to the sea. Wander down to the beach or choose from a superb selection of fabulous sandy beaches, all within easy driving distance and ranging from the pocket-villas in sicily sized bays that fringe the Zingaro Nature Reserve to the vast expanse…

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Regardless of your holiday budget, one of the best things about staying in a Sicilian villa rather than a hotel is the chance to really experience the destination. Linger over a morning cappuccino at the local bar, wander to the local shops or market for your daily essentials and head to the nearest lido to watch the daily ritual of Italian beach life. Villa holidays in Sicily get snapped up quickly, often as soon as the Christmas rush is over, so if you are thinking of booking a villa, particularly during school holidays, the advice from specialist Wish Sicily is…

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Re-charge your batteries with a late summer sun break in Sicily and save up to 20% on the cost of your villa!  Temperatures in Sicily are extremely comfortable in September, hovering around the mid-20’s mark, and the sea is still pleasantly warm, having gathered heat throughout the summer. We still have availability throughout September in some of our most popular villas as well as in a couple of our new properties. Villa with pool in south east Sicily Save £438: Villa Lumia (sleeps 8) is a contemporary villa with a private pool and views across the countryside to the south…

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The other love island: Why Sicily has everything you need for the perfect honeymoon Whether you are planning a lovely honeymoon in Sicily all inclusive, the best bit is heading off the next morning to a romantic hideaway for two. In Sicily, you can be sure of secluded sandy beaches and delicious food and wine, alongside the promise of sunny days from as early as April right through to September and October. Find your Sicily honeymoon packages: Honeymoon in a private Sicily villa with private pool and Jacuzzi When you can cool down in your own private pool and jacuzzi and…

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Holiday in Sicily in August and we bet you eat every meal outside in a best luxury villas with pool in Sicily- but even if you are not getting away till September, the chances are that any indoor dining space you have will probably be barely touched. The fact is that dining under the stars, overlooking the still waters of a pool or the glimmering reflection of the moon in the sea, is one of the highlights of any holiday. Add to that a coastal view or the twinkling lights of a distant hilltop town and you have perfection. After…

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Thinking of booking a villa holiday but want to know what it’s really like? We invest heavily in our photography so that we can bring you as accurate a view of our interior Sicily Villas as possible. Of course, you need to see at a glance how many bedrooms and bathrooms there are, what the kitchen is like and how much outside space there is so our villa descriptions are designed to equip you with the details. But when it comes to the atmosphere, it is always easier to get a feel for a villa by flicking through a collection…

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Luxury sicily villa Dioscuri

Get ready for a sparkling new addition to our villa portfolio – a five-bedroom, five-bathroom villa with a stunning infinity pool and dazzling views over the Tyrrhenian coast! The recently refurbished Villa Dioscuri is an ideal option for extended families and larger groups still looking for a summer holiday in a luxury villa in Sicily. With a bathroom for every bedroom, a magnificent pool area and a 10% introductory discount for July, we expect this villa to be snapped up in record time! If you are not restricted by school holidays, why not rally together your closest friends for a…

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We are thrilled to welcome two superb new Sicily villas, in two spectacular locations, to the Wish Sicily portfolio. Both have available weeks over the summer months so if booking a summer holiday has somehow slipped down your ‘to do’ list, this is your chance to make amends. Sicily villa for summer with terrace in front of the sea: near Acireale This two-bedroom villa is ideal for anyone who prefers to stay off the main tourist trail but is still within easy reach of some of Sicily’s top attractions.  A holiday here is all about popping down to the fresh…

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With the summer season of flower shows fast approaching, this is the season to start thinking about green spaces and all things floral. Barbecues, outdoor kitchens, pools and Jacuzzis all add to the outdoor experience but some Wish Sicily exclusive villas go beyond the expected with gardens and outside spaces that really offer that ‘wow’ factor. Exclusive flower-filled gardens in north Sicily Tropical flowers, exotic palms and ancient loquat trees are just some of the attractions of the extraordinary botanical parkland surrounding Villa Cecilia Trabia. Cared for by its plant-loving owners, the gardens comprise a series of interconnecting ‘rooms’, set…

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There are still plenty of options if you are planning a week’s sunshine in a little hideaway retreat for two this summer. Stay in one of our smaller villas in Sicily for two persons and enjoy the luxury of having heaps of space and your own private terrace or garden where you can dine under the stars or just curl up with a book after lunch. Start the day by clocking up a few laps in your private pool or wandering down to the sea for an early morning swim before an al fresco breakfast with a view. These are…

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When it comes to special occasions and family celebrations, finding a luxury villa in Sicily that’s big enough for everyone is probably the easiest route to a happy holiday. Invest as much time as you can into choosing the right villa and the payoff will be a week full of memories that will last forever. We have picked out three of our top large villas to rent in Sicily for families and big groups.   Le Case di Tindari – rural estate in north east Sicily Tucked away in the Sicilian countryside, Le Case di Tindari is a fabulous Sicily…

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