CELEBRATING SOMETHING SPECIAL IN 2013?

Book a flexible duration stay in a soloSicily self-catering villa

Looking for somewhere special for a big group celebration but reluctant to commit to a full week? Villa specialist soloSicily has a selection of properties that are ideal for large parties and available for flexible short stays.

-           Between the city and the sea: The 8-bedroom villa Olivetana is in a great location for a short break, less than half-an-hour from Palermo airport, a short drive to Palermo city centre and just a five minute drive to the lively Mondello beach resort.  The Sicily villa is located in an elegant residential area less than one kilometre from the bars, night clubs and restaurants at Sferracavallo and Mondello, tailor made for anyone in the group looking to party the night away.

Perfect for celebration breaks, the villa has a large table indoors and out for entertaining and offers a personal chef service.  A four-night break at Olivetana with www.soloSicily.com starts at £1935 (sleeps 16) in May.

-         Vineyard stay: Stay on a working winery in western Sicily and enjoy a wine holiday with a group of friends (enough space to accommodate 14), with independent accommodation and without the restriction of daily organised tours and excursions.  Find out about wine-making during a stay at Cantine Virzì, a working winery on the Spadafora estate which is situated on the famous 'Strade del Vino'.  Enjoy visiting some of Sicily’s greatest treasures including the Greek ruins at Selinunte and Segesta and the magnificent Norman cathedral at Monreale. Alternatively, continue the wine-making theme with a trip to Marsala and specifically the Cantine Florio.

Stay in a one-bedroom apartment, with views over the vineyards and shared use of a large pool and dine together in the restaurant. Prices start at £115 per apartment per day (accommodation only) with www.soloSicily.com. Return flights Luton-Trapani (48 miles) from around £80 per person.

-         Aristocratic estate:  Villa Barresa is the archetypical old-style aristocratic villa, set in the midst of a vast citrus plantation in the province of Syracuse in eastern Sicily.   Indoors, there are several living and sitting-rooms but it is ultimately the magnificent tropical plant and palm tree-filled garden that differentiates this villa.  Additional services on offer include daily cleaning and an optional chef service which allow you to sit by the pool or under the cool of the covered gazebo or terrace and drink in the atmosphere while someone else sees tidies up and whips up gourmet meals for you. 

A four-night stay at Barresa starts at £2095 (sleeps 12) in May with www.soloSicily.com.  Return flights to Catania airport (30 kms) with Easyjet or BA.

soloSicily (www.soloSicily.com, tel. 020 7097 1413) offers accommodation in apartments and villas throughout inland and coastal Sicily.

SICILIAN TREATS

Festive house-party holidays in Sicily

Swap mince pies and Christmas pudding for 'panettone' and other Sicilian Christmas delicacies and enjoy mild temperatures and a house-party style atmosphere on a Christmas or New Year break in Sicily.  Villa specialist soloSicily has availability at several large villas, some with games rooms, private chefs and maid service, throughout coastal and inland Sicily.

Bookings for holidays (minimum one-week) taken between 15 December and 12 January will receive a free food and wine hamper.

Take time out to explore the real Sicily villas: visit the magnificent ‘presepi’ (nativity scenes), feast on Sicilian Christmas delicacies such as 'torrone' (nougat), 'buccellati', large round biscuits filled with almonds, pistachios, figs and other dried fruits, and 'cobaita', a sort of nougat made with honey and sesame seeds, and take time out to explore the real Sicily, away from the coast.

Available villas include:

Casalnuovo is the ultimate house-party villa, with eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a large well-equipped kitchen.  There is a huge open plan living-room with several seating areas and an open fire, and, in the basement, a games room, with pool table, table tennis and table football.   Make your own pizza in the wood-burning pizza oven or take advantage of the many excellent local trattorie in the un-touristy neighbouring medieval villages of Montalbano Elicona and Basicò.  The fascinating Graeco-Roman Santuario di Tindari settlement and amphitheatre is nearby or simply enjoy walks, along marked tracks and trails, through the 15-acre estate that surrounds the villa.

One week at Casalnuovo at Christmas and New Year starts at £2900 (sleeps 15) with www.soloSicily.com.

Ai Mulini is an 18^th century farmhouse close to the village of Polizzi Generosa and the Madonie mountains nature reserve.  Visit Isnello where the Night of the Luminari is celebrated with the traditional lighting of large bonfires on 24 December to keep the baby Jesus warm.  One week at Christmas or New Year starts at £1150 (sleeps 8) with www.soloSicily.com.

Return flights to Palermo start at £180 per person over the Christmas period with Ryanair.  soloSicily features villa and apartment accommodation throughout inland and coastal Sicily.  For further information, visit www.soloSicily.com or tel. 020 7097 1413. 

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SoloSicily holidays in Sicily

SoloSicily are an importan Italian travel agency specialized to rent holidays in Sicily Italy.

Our philosophy is to offer you tailor-made Sicilian holidays that go beyond mass market tourism and into the magnificent aristocratic estates that are an intrinsic element of this enchanting island.
At soloSicily, we have selected the most elegant villas, charming country houses and stylish boutique hotels throughout rural and coastal Sicily, which means an unforgettable stay wherever you choose. We all know our properties inside-out which means that we can deliver honest, reliable advice on the right property for your party and build in additional services to meet your specific needs. We’re also a wealth of information when it comes to best beaches and local villages, colourful festivals and off-the-beaten track restaurants.
Clear and accurate information is provided on all properties which are rigorously checked to ensure the highest standards at all times. Of course, nothing speaks louder than a picture and each property description is supported by a large number of internal and external photos to show you exactly what you’re booking.
Throughout your stay, in addition to a Palermo-based call centre, assistance and support are provided by local managers who are available to provide information, make arrangements and discuss issues that may occur during your holiday.

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