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Visit Sicily in April and May, when temperatures are in their low 20’s but warm enough for an al fresco coffee and the odd afternoon on the beach. These are just a few of some of our favourite spots for a combined city and beach break. Syracuse Our fabulous new Casa a Ortigia is a two-bedroom airy waterfront villa on Syracuse’s atmospheric Ortigia island. Start your day with breakfast on the roof terrace overlooking the sea, then stroll up to the spectacular Piazza del Duomo to kick off a sightseeing extravaganza that takes in the piazza’s churches, the Fountain of…

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Be one of the first to stay in super-stylish Villa Idda.   We are delighted to introduce recently-restored Villa Idda, brand new to Sicily’s rental market and a great choice for anyone looking to experience a more authentic villa holiday in Sicily. The luxury villa is situated on Sicily’s east coast, close to the beaches along the dramatic Riviera dei Ciclopi and within easy reach of Catania, Taormina and Mount Etna. Set amongst the orange groves that surround the small seaside town of Acireale on Sicily’s east coast, the extremely stylish Villa Idda is composed of two separate structures, offering…

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If you’re lucky enough to have a big family, there are fewer more agreeable ways to spend a holiday than gathering everyone together in a loud, lively multi-generational melting pot of siblings, cousins and grandparents. The benefits are obvious: for the kids, spending time with favourite cousins means ready-made friends for daytime water fun and evening card games while for the adults, meal preparation takes on a whole new meaning – and there are babysitters on hand if one couple wants to slip out for a spot of sightseeing or a romantic dinner à deux. The question of pooling resources…

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If you haven’t booked to get away this summer yet, we’ve tried to make life easy by picking a selection of top villas for autumn getaways. September and early October are great months to holiday in Sicily: you can still expect temperatures in the low to mid-20’s, up to ten hours of sunshine a day and quiet beaches and tourist attractions as Italians return to work. Of course if September seems too long to wait for warm sunshine, there is always the option of a quick getaway. Take a look at our collection of villas offering last-minute deals and promotions.…

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Still looking for a villa in the sun? Villa specialist Wish Sicily has added to its portfolio several new properties that are ideal for families and have excellent availability in July and August.   Family friendly villa in north Sicily Casa del Gelso is a newly-restored villa with a fantastic garden and pool with views over the Tyrrhenian coast.  A sure-fire hit with kids of all ages, the pool has easy access steps for younger children, and a diving board for the older ones. There is also table tennis and a stunning outdoor kitchen designed to make family catering that…

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Dear holidaymaker, The days are well and truly hotting up here in Sicily: air temperatures are rising daily and sea temperatures are creeping up to the balmy mid-20’s. Meanwhile, market stalls are packed with seasonal summer fruits and vegetables such as glistening red cherries, deep purple glossy aubergines and the first of the crop of velvety apricots. To celebrate the start of summer, we’re offering some great deals on a selection of villas, including several that have been recently added to our collection. Take a look at our selection below or visit the special offers section on our website for…

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Wish Sicily in the press While Sicily’s beaches and cultural attractions still undoubtedly steal the show, holidaying here now comes hand-in-hand with a whole host of other options.  Our villa holidays with outdoor activities such as river trekking, canyoning and body rafting were included in the Independent’s recent feature on family holidays in Italy while Good Things magazine featured our yoga holidays amongst its fabulous assortment of luxury travel ideas.   What’s happening right now From now until 26 June, there is an extra treat to pack into an already jam-packed list of things to do and see in Syracuse.…

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White sandy beaches fringed by translucent seas, great food and wine and a wealth of history and culture are just part of the picture in Sicily where several of the top designer villas are likely to leave you wanting to check in and stay poolside for your entire holiday.  If you are looking for a week or two of rural or beachside bliss, Sicily-based villa specialist, Wish Sicily, gives the lowdown on which glammed-up villas are still available this summer, together with some top tips on what to see and do on the island.   Outdoor style:  If outdoor living…

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Here in Sicily, it really does feel like summer is well and truly on its way. As the months pass, the most popular school summer holiday weeks are fast disappearing but there is still availability in several of our most luxurious villas. If you are able to holiday in May or June, this is a great time to take advantage of reduced prices and lower-occupancy rates at some of our larger villas. Take a look at our Sicily Villas on Promotion for discounted deals or get inspiration on where to spend that precious week or two with family or friends…

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Choosing a villa for a family holiday is loaded with complex decisions, with budgets, location and ‘must-have’ facilities all playing their part – and that’s before you have even discussed whether holidaying with another family may be a good idea. So here are some of our top tips to help you along the way, with a small selection of some of our best villas for families.   Beachfront location If you are working within a budget, decide which is more important – a pool or proximity to the sea. For families with young children, being able to walk straight on…

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The New Guide to Finding Apartments for Rent for your Holiday in Catania, Sicily The best way to spend your vacation in the Italian island of Sicily (the jewel of the Mediterranean, as it is popularly referred to), and enjoy the best of the many wonders that it has to offer during your stay, is finding a beautiful apartment for rent in the conveniently located, main city of Catania. Its cosmopolitan character and diversity, shaped by centuries of cross cultural interaction with foreign tribes and empires since classical antiquity (Greeks, Romans, Spaniards, Arabs, Normans), makes Catania – the second major…

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Re-charge mind, body and soul on a Wish Sicily yoga break Bliss out on a revitalising yoga break in Sicily that combines personalised instruction with poolside relaxation. Choose from a selection of Wish Sicily villas that accommodate groups of between eight and 28 people, where you can enjoy up to six hours’ yoga per day in spectacular settings overlooking the Nebrodi mountains or the vineyards of western Sicily. All courses are led by yoga teachers Bruno Teyssandier and Erika Iannello who provide several classes a day.  For the ultimate restorative treat, an in-villa cook can be organised to prepare a…

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Here is Why Renting Holiday Apartments in Cefalù, Sicily, is Always a Wise Strategy The historic value of Cefalù, in Sicily (Southern Italy) is indisputable, as shown by its renowned popularity among visitors worldwide- not only for its unique panorama, colorful beaches and resorts which are the envy of the tourism industry – but especially for its ancient origins. Over the course of 2 ½ millennia Its diverse cross-cultural elements (that range from ancient archaic settlements to Greek, Roman, Arabic, Spanish and Northern European Norman/Gothic influences) have made this town an exotic place to discover, with its mystique accentuated by…

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The addition of several new properties for 2016 means an even bigger collection of luxury villas in Sicily for our clients. Rural chic:  Situated in the heart of the Modican countryside, the 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom Casi o Cantu has been converted from former farm buildings into a stylish villa, with a gorgeous infinity pool, for ten.  The villa’s white stone exterior looks out over wide open terraces and lawns, and beyond that, a landscape dotted with olive and carob trees. Inside, there are exposed brick walls, magnificent original tiling and dark antique wooden furniture. Nearby, explore the baroque towns of Modica,…

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Villas in Sicily 2016

Back at the top of the calendar and time to start putting some serious thought into a Spring or Summer break. This is definitely the time to book if you want to be sure of the best choice of accommodation in Sicily and lower-cost flights. To help you with your decision, we’d like to introduce you to a selection of our newest villas for 2016. The Family Choice Villa Eloi is a 4-bedroom villa with pool close to the charming coastal resort of Taormina. Gorgeous poolside views, a modern spacious interior and a great location makes this an excellent choice for…

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Wish Sicily’s broad portfolio ranges from budget beachfront apartments to rambling countryside estates.  These are some of the top new properties in the collection for 2016.   Best for outdoor living:  Casa Zen Blu is a modern villa that opens out on to a huge veranda, with lounge-style seating and a majolica tiled dining table.  Wander down through the extensive jasmine-scented gardens to the pool, sip a drink or snack at the poolside cocktail bar and linger over leisurely meals prepared in the gorgeous outdoor kitchen and dining space before retiring to the shady outdoor lounge for a snooze.  The…

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2016 Villas in Sicily

– New budget beach-front properties – One of a kind: unique villas with distinctive features – Just for two: expanded collection of villas for couples With a new BA flight from Heathrow to Palermo starting in May 2016 and an ever-expanding choice of high quality self-catering villas and apartments, Sicily is set to continue on its upward trend as a popular holiday destination.  With warm weather from April to October, it is equally appealing to holidaymakers in search of low-cost holidays outside of the peak school holiday period and to families looking for school holiday breaks. Amongst its new accommodation…

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Sicily’s art scene is thriving, with innovative modern galleries extending from Palermo and Trapani on the west coast across to Modica, Syracuse and Catania in the east.  Check out also the Fiumara d’Arte, a dramatic open air sculpture park in the province of Messina. AND STAY IN AN EXTRAORDINARY VILLA  Forget run of the mill … stay somewhere extraordinary in summer 2016.  Quirky, contemporary and ever so stylish, our art and design villas range in style from vintage art to eco extraordinaire.   Quirky but cool An outside kitchen with traditional wood-burning pizza oven, glorious rural views towards the sea…

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Beachfront villa in Sicily - Casa dei Nomadi

Get ready for 2016!  We’ve expanded our collection of beachfront villas in Sicily and added several really exciting new properties where you can amble from bedroom to beach in seconds and back in time for your morning cappuccino on the terrace.   White sand and turquoise seas in south east Sicily In prime position for beach lovers, Casa Ulisse hovers on the edge of a sandy beach near Ispica.  Outside, large shady gardens, with terraces and an outdoor kitchen, lead directly on to the beach. Several of the island’s top beaches, including the white sandy beaches and translucent seas at…

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Our three new villa collections mean that there are even more villas to choose from this autumn and for your 2016 holiday. VILLAS FOR FOODIES Palermo street food, chocolate from Modica and an increasingly exciting wine industry are all part of the year-round appeal of Sicilian food. On top of that, each season brings its own tasty mouth-watering treats, not least autumn, when crowds flock to the Couscous Fest in western Sicily or to the Madonie and Nebrodi mountains where mushrooms, chestnuts, hazelnuts and pistachios feature in local sagre celebrating the best local produce. Visit our new collection of Villas…

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