{"id":2297,"date":"2018-01-30T13:44:38","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T13:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=2297"},"modified":"2024-11-06T13:20:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T12:20:35","slug":"family-fun-in-sicily-villas-to-rent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/family-fun-in-sicily-villas-to-rent\/","title":{"rendered":"Family fun in Sicily in The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you think that Sicily is just for honeymooning couples, think again. Alongside holidays in Malta, Montenegro and Greece, <strong>our <a title=\"sicily villas\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Cocuzzolo<\/a> was included in The Sun\u2019s round-up of best short-haul sunshine breaks, with or without the kids.<\/strong> Situated close to glamorous Taormina, the three-bedroom villa is also within easy reach of many of eastern Sicily\u2019s coastal towns.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s plenty to do locally when you want a change from the beach. <strong>Etnaland is southern Italy\u2019s largest theme park, with everything from rollercoaster and rapid rides to fabulous water park with slides and pools.<\/strong> Mount Etna remains a constant presence on the landscape and whether you\u2019re travelling with or without the kids, a trip to the volcano is a must. There are numerous ways to do this, ranging from organised tours and hikes to bike and jeep tours.<\/p>\n<p>With three bedrooms, a garden and private pool, <strong>Villa Cocuzzolo is a popular choice with families. It\u2019s also a great option for an extended family or a large group of friends looking for neighbouring accommodation.<\/strong> Together with the villas Casa Gialla and Tana, <a title=\"family villas in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/sant-alfio\/villas-in-sicily\/le-case-dell-etna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Case dell\u2019Etna<\/a> estate provides enough room for a group of 18 people who are keen to holiday together but stay in separate properties.<\/p>\n<p>Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/travel\/5446488\/short-haul-breaks-family-holidays-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you think that Sicily is just for honeymooning couples, think again. Alongside holidays in Malta, Montenegro and Greece, our Villa Cocuzzolo was included in The Sun\u2019s round-up of best short-haul sunshine breaks, with or without the kids. 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