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For us, some of the best things in Sicily are the sunshine, the glittering seas and most definitely, the food!\u00a0 Holidays are all about enjoying life\u2019s little pleasures \u2013 savouring a cappuccino in the corner of a piazza, sitting on a veranda and watching the night sky and wandering through a busy market filled with the aroma of enticing street food.\u00a0 So we\u2019re dedicating this issue of our newsletter to keeping life simple!<\/p>\n

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THE AFFORDABLE OPTION<\/p>\n

Summer in Sicily is all about outdoor living – whether that means enjoying al fresco <\/em>lunches under a shady pergola or barbecuing under starry skies \u2013 and, with prices starting as low as \u00a396 pp* per week in May and June, our collection of budget villas and apartments<\/a> allows you to do just that.\u00a0 Keep one step ahead and book early for the best choice of great value accommodation and flights.<\/p>\n

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Budget on the beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Casa Duna<\/a> (sleeps 7) is situated right on the sandy beach of Donnalucata in south east Sicily, with a beachfront veranda and a separate pretty courtyard for al fresco dining.\u00a0 The baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa, Noto and Scicli, the film location for the popular Inspector Montalbano series, are all close by.\u00a0 One week from \u00a3907.<\/p>\n

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Budget for families<\/strong><\/p>\n

A holiday at Villa Renata<\/a> (sleeps 7) in Fontane Bianche in south east Sicily means you can hop between your own private pool and the sandy beach on your doorstep.\u00a0 The garden also has a large covered terrace with a dining area and outdoor lounge seating. \u00a0Fontane Bianche has a good selection of shops and restaurants and the baroque towns and cities of the Val di Noto are close by.\u00a0 One week from \u00a3792.<\/p>\n

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Budget for two<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tucked away amidst the extraordinary gardens of the Villa Cecilia Trabia estate, Agapanto Cottage<\/a> (sleeps 2) offers studio-style accommodation with its own private covered terrace and sea views.\u00a0 Guests have access to the vast flower-filled gardens with use of a 25m pool and separate Jacuzzi.\u00a0 The estate is situated on Sicily\u2019s northern coastline between Palermo and Cefal\u00f9.\u00a0 One week from \u00a3640.<\/p>\n

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STOP PRESS \u2026.. NEW BRITISH AIRWAYS FLIGHTS TO PALERMO<\/p>\n

Welcome news from British Airways who has announced the launch of a new twice-weekly flight from Heathrow to Palermo, starting on 6 May.\u00a0 This is in addition to the current BA flight to Catania. Other flight options to Sicily include Ryanair (to Palermo\/Comiso), Easyjet and AirOne (both to Palermo\/Catania), and Thomsonfly and Norwegian (both to Catania).\u00a0See all flights to sicily >><\/a>.<\/p>\n

* Villa Blue<\/a> is a 3-bedroom villa close to the coast and the towns of Modica and Ragusa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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