{"id":3530,"date":"2022-01-19T15:54:11","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T15:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=3530"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:09:22","slug":"sicily-summer-holiday-dreaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/sicily-summer-holiday-dreaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer holiday dreaming"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top things to look for in your Sicily holiday villa<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Have you started thinking about your summer holiday? Of all the things guaranteed to lift your spirits in January, booking a holiday is right up there! And with life beginning to feel that it could be approaching something like normal, we\u2019re delighted to see so many people already taking a peek at what\u2019s on offer in 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So what are the main things to look for when it comes to picking a villa holiday in Sicily<\/a>?<\/strong> We\u2019ve listened to your top requests and comments, all of which add up to make your holiday special.<\/p>\n

Pool vibes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You won\u2019t be surprised to learn that a private pool comes top of the list for most of our guests. It doesn\u2019t need to be an Olympic-sized wonder but being able to start and end your day with a dip is a top priority for many. The good news is that most of our villas do have a private pool and some, such as Villa Cecila Trabia<\/a> really push the boat out with an awe-inspiring complex including a laned 20m pool, jacuzzi and toddler pool.<\/p>\n

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Villa Cecilia Trabia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Welcome to Sicily<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you thought that the personal touch was a thing of the past, think again. Judging by your feedback, great service and a warm welcome seems to be the icing on the cake. Worthy of particular comment is Casa del Carrubo<\/a> where the \u2018incredibly kind\u2019 hosts are winning over guests with welcome packs of \u2018arancini\u2019 and \u2018cannoli\u2019, and to Cinzia at Villa Giacona Venuti, who welcomes guests into her family home with the same generosity that she\u2019d extend to friends and family.<\/p>\n

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Casa del Carrubo, Noto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An authentic experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many of you are seeking a more authentic experience of Sicily. While Taormina attracts the crowds, you\u2019ll get a completely different type of holiday just a little way down the coast. Just a hop from Catania airport, perched above the tiny fishing port of Pozzillo, charming 2-bedroom Terrazza sul Mare<\/a> has steps down to the water and a huge panoramic terrace where you can sit at night and watch the flickering lights of the fishing boats at sea.<\/p>\n

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Terrazza sul Mare, Acireale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beachfront bliss<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Being able to slip through the garden gate or down the road to the beach makes for an extremely relaxing holiday and particularly when kids are involved. At Oasivera<\/a>, you\u2019re just 200m from the beaches that fringe the Vendicari Nature Reserve, and have the added bonus of a large pool. Meanwhile at Casa Ulisse, guests comment on the joy of being able to hear the sound of the waves from the patio, and love the beautiful beach at the end of the garden.<\/p>\n