Thursday 26 May 2016

Romantic Sicily

Just Sicily can recommend hotels personally chosen in exclusive locations to suit a romantic holiday, honeymoon, anniversary or any special occasion and can guide you to the most beautiful guest rooms and suites on the island - Romantic Sicily>
With its breathtaking scenery, panoramic coastline and range of elegant accommodation, Sicily is a perfect place to spend a romantic holiday.
Standing in a truly idyllic park-like setting adjacent to Taormina’s historic Greek theatre with stunning views of the Ionian Sea, town and to Mount Etna beyond.
Prices from £1171 pppw

This 18th century farm has been recreated as a boutique hotel offering guests elegant rooms and suites, excellent restaurant and pool in an very tranquil setting between Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.
Prices from £389pppw

Situated beside its own exclusive beach in Taormina Mare, the hotel enjoys a truly idyllic setting with stunning views of one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean.
Prices from £866 pppw

Situated on a 40 acre estate this rustic-chic country house is situated close to Mount Etna with breath taking views of the coast, an organic restaurant and pool, surrounded by olive groves.
Prices from £352 pppw

This former English villa has now been recreated as an elegant hotel  in a beautiful setting with wonderful sea views close to the centre of Taormina.
Prices from £882 pppw

Situated on the beach overlooking the picturesque Isola Bella in Taormina Mare on the beautiful north east coast of Sicily.
Prices from £676 pppw

Situated in south west of Sicily, owned and run by a family of wine and olive oil makers, the guest rooms, restaurant, bar and pool are nestled amongst the vineyards and olive groves.
Prices from £485 pppw

Situated between Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, this hotel has a tranquil atmosphere, a blend of traditional and contemporary styling, unique guest rooms, excellent restaurant and pool.
Prices from £513 pppw

Originally a 16th century grain tower, now a small and chic hotel with just 7 guest rooms and suites, surrounded by pristine lawns, olive trees, vines and palm trees with a pool and restaurant.
Prices from £382 pppw

Located 1km from centre of Vulcano, the pearl of the Aeolian Islands, this charming 5 star resort has a choice of rooms and suites, pools, restaurants, spa and wonderful views of the archipelago.
Prices from £540 pppw

For personal recommendations please call Just Sicily 01202 489040 and for more information and to book online visit www.justsicily.co.uk

Wednesday 25 May 2016

Best Secret Beaches in Sicily


 Sicily boasts an array of picturesque beaches, some considered to be the most beautiful of their kind in the Mediterranean. Wherever you are in Sicily, there will be a stunning coastline within easy reach, with beautiful bays, beaches and nature reserves to discover, from the famous 'film set' pebble beaches of Mazzaro and Isola Bella in Taormina to the unspoilt north west Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve and the long white sandy beach with translucent azure sea at San Vito Lo Capo.

Being the largest island in the Mediterranean, the Sicilian coastline varies enormously from north to south and east to west with many 'Secret Beaches'.  However our resident Sicilian 'Aurora' would recommend visiting Spiaggia Pineta del Gelsomineto (image above) on the sea at the mouth of Cavagrande Nature Reserve near the town of Avola on the most undeveloped stretch of coast on the east side of the island.  This beach is tucked away and hard to find but very scenic with the canyon/estuary leading up through the nature reserve also with picturesque rocky beaches at Fonti del Cassibile (image on right).  The sandy beach of Gelsomineta has trees for shade and clear sea ideal for swimming and snorkelling around the rocks.


To visit these beautiful beaches, we would suggest staying at Borgo Alveria Country Resort https://www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/9/Borgo-Alveria-Country-Resort/, an ideal base to explore the south east of Sicily and is 13km from Cavagrande Nature Reserve and 25km from Avola.  This boutique hotel has been recreated on the site of an ancient monastery 700m away from the Porta Aurea in the old town of Noto, yet 10km away from today's city in the south eastern countryside of Sicily. Using the ancient stones and historic walls they have created 12 guest rooms and authentic Sicilian restaurant set in natural gardens with a pool surrounded by 19 hectares of countryside. 
Prices with Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk  from £402pp for 7 nights b&b (excluding flights and car hire nearest airport Catania.

Wednesday 20 April 2016

Introducing Verdura Resort



Just Sicily are delighted to introduce Verdura Resort to our 2016 Holiday Collection. This exclusive Rocco Forte Hotel is uniquely situated on 2km of private Mediterranean coastline in southern Sicily.

Set in 230 hectares of grounds with first class purpose built facilities including elegant guest rooms and suites all with sea views, 4 restaurants, 5 bars, 60m infinity pool, 3 golf courses, 6 tennis courts, world-class spa and much more.  We would thoroughly recommend this resort for both couples and families looking for superb accommodation with an array of activities, along with superb dining options.

The is a wide choice of stylish guest rooms and 50 suites arranged on the ground and first floor (no lift), all enjoying sea views and designed in a contemporary Sicilian style, with use of rich earthy colours and natural materials and there are 4 restaurants serving delicious Mediterranean dishes using locally grown produce, some from the resort's own vegetable garden.

Verdura Resort has a wealth of facilities and activities including a spectacular 60m outdoor swimming pool, private beach with watersports club offering windsurfing, sailing, SUP, kitesurfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and flyboarding (lessons and hire). There are also 6 clay tennis courts (floodlit) and Tennis Academy (group and private lessons), full size football pitch, running and cycling trails and fitness classes.  Children aged 5-16 years are able to take part in the Juventus Soccer School. Alternatively cooking classes are available and wine tasting tours arranged by the hotel.

There are 2 championship 18-hole golf courses and 9-hole par-3 course designed by Kyle Phillips, double-ended driving range, putting green, English Golf Pro and Junior Academy lessons, shop and buggy hire (green fees depend on season).

Ideal for families, there is a complimentary children’s club 'Verdùland' for 4-12yrs open in holidays and half terms. There are English speaking staff and a heated outdoor pool, play area and activity programme, including, educational, creative, cooking and sporting activities.  There is also a nursery with cots, baby equipment and crèche for 0-3yrs and during the summer holidays there is also a Teen Club for 13-16yrs with pool table, Nintendo and sports activities (both extra cost).

The spectacular 4000 m² complimentary Verdura Spa has 4 thalassotherapy pools, 20m indoor lap pool, 11 treatment rooms (including a double suite), double height hammam, separate men’s and women’s saunas, infrared sauna, gym and yoga studio, personal training services and daily complimentary fitness classes, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas and Vita Bar.

Prices start from £622 per person per week with Just Sicily 01202 489040 and for further information and to book online visit www.justsicily.co.uk 

Monday 21 March 2016

The Times 20 Best Places to Stay in Sicily




Just Sicily were delighted to be featured in Liz Bird's Top Places to Stay in Sicily to book now for the Saturday Times http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/travel/destinations/italy/article4714676.ece

Grand Hotel Timeo, Taormina> 
It’s hard to beat the panoramas from this elegant 19th-century hotel, where most of the 70 rooms overlook the five-acre terraced garden, sea or have views towards Mount Etna. All have marble bathrooms and many have terraces or balconies. A free shuttle bus whisks guests to the sister hotel, with its private beach and children’s club. Tours of the town’s well-preserved Greek theatre, complimentary boat trips and visits to Mount Etna are on offer. After a day’s sightseeing return for dinner on the terrace.
Details B&B doubles cost from £184 a night (01202 489040, justsicily.co.uk). Catania is the nearest airport.

Mangiabove, Marina di Ragusa>
Choose from chic self-catering apartments or B&B rooms at this family-run 19th-century converted farmhouse on the southwest coast. It’s all very relaxed, with a high-ceilinged common room where you can relax by the fire and help yourself to local wine from the honesty bar. The eight rooms and apartments are decked out in cooling blues and whites, some with their own terraces. A vegetable garden is at guests’ disposal, along with a shop selling basic supplies and local products. A furnished terrace leads to a lovely heated infinity pool with sunbeds overlooking the sea. The owners, Michele and Emilia, can arrange wine and food tasting, cookery courses and boat and fishing trips.
Details B&B doubles cost from £82 a night, self-catering studios for two from £651 a week (01202 489040, justsicily.co.uk). Comiso is the nearest airport.

Other hotels mentioned that can be booked with Just Sicily 01202 484858 or online www.justsicily.co.uk :

Monaci Delle Terre Nere, Zafferana Etnea>
This grand 19th-century mansion is on a 40-acre organic estate on the lower slopes of Mount Etna. The 20 rooms, some rustic with lava rock walls, some more luxurious with hot tubs on the terrace, feature contemporary art, Italian designer furniture and sleek en suites. Hike or take the cable car up Mount Etna, then relax by the infinity pool and enjoy the incredible vistas. Breakfast is a treat: local cheeses, fresh bread and home-produced eggs, all laid out beneath the wooden shaft in the wine-pressing room.
Details B&B doubles cost from £362pp per week (01202 489040, justsicily.co.uk). Catania is the nearest airport.

La Foresteria, Menfi>
Learn how to make classic Sicilian dishes, such as caponata, cannoli and cassata, at this rural hotel overlooking vineyards towards the sea. The talented chef Angelo Pumilia also teaches guests how to make fresh pasta, cook with wine and prepare seafood in the spacious blue-and-white tiled kitchen. The 14 bedrooms are decorated in a traditional Mediterranean style, with colourful geometric carpets and ceramic tiles. There’s a pool, a gym and complimentary membership of a nearby beach club that’s surrounded by pines and overlooks the sand dunes.
Details B&B doubles cost from £511pp per week (01202 489040, justsicily.co.uk). Palermo is the nearest airport.

Relais Torre Marabino, Ispica>
Set on an organic wine estate, this small hotel is only a short drive from the south coast’s sandy beaches. Converted from a fortified grain store, it has seven traditional rooms named after wines produced on the estate, all of which can be sampled at a wine tasting. The legendary breakfasts include organic juice, home-made cakes, and honey and jam from the estate, all served on the terrace. Take a dip in the pool, wallow in the hot tub, or hire a bike and explore the surrounding countryside.
Details B&B doubles cost from £475pp per week (01202 489040, justsicily.co.uk). Comiso is the nearest airport.

Verdura Resort, Agrigento> 
This swish five-star resort has everything from a sleek spa to a football pitch, tennis courts and three golf courses. The 203 rooms are decorated in a fresh and contemporary Sicilian style, the best with their own pools and hot tubs, and some with interconnecting rooms. If you tire of the resort, explore the nearby Valley of the Temples or visit the wine estate of Planeta for a tour and tastings. The on-site vegetable garden supplies much of the fresh produce for the hotel’s four restaurants.
Details B&B doubles cost from £622pp per week (01202 489040, justsicily.co.uk). Palermo is the nearest airport.

British Airways flies from Gatwick to Catania with returns from £105 and from Heathrow to Palermo from £161. Ryanair flies from Stansted to Palermo from £39.98 and to Comiso from £39.98. EasyJet flies from Gatwick to Palermo and from Gatwick, Luton, Bristol and Manchester to Catania, from £71.98. Norwegian (norwegian.com/uk) flies from Gatwick to Catania with returns from £70.
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Tuesday 15 March 2016

Luxury Sicily


The Just Sicily Luxury Collection has been created to include the very best the island has to offer. It includes some of the most exclusive hotels on the island, all situated in beautiful locations.

Sicily has many picturesque places for a luxurious holiday with accommodation to reflect these stunning settings, whether you prefer secluded beaches, enchanting towns, quiet countryside or historical sites, Sicily is an ideal destination.

With its breathtaking scenery, panoramic coastline and range of elegant accommodation, Sicily is a perfect place to spend a luxury holiday....

Standing in a truly idyllic park-like setting adjacent to Taormina’s historic Greek theatre with stunning views of the Ionian Sea, town and to Mount Etna beyond.
Prices from £1171 pppw

This former English villa has now been recreated as an elegant hotel  in a beautiful setting with wonderful sea views close to the centre of Taormina.
Prices from £764 pppw

Situated beside its own exclusive beach in Taormina Mare, the hotel enjoys a truly idyllic setting with stunning views of one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean.
Prices from £909 pppw

Situated on the beach overlooking the picturesque Isola Bella in Taormina Mare on the beautiful north east coast of Sicily.
Prices from £583 pppw

This modern hotel and spa is situated in Mount Etna National Park and offers guests elegant guest rooms, sophisticated restaurant and a beautiful spa.
Prices from £403 pppw

This countryside hotel offers character accommodation, lovely gardens and elegant restaurant in the heart of beautiful countryside, close to the charming Baroque town of Ragusa.
Prices from £452 pppw

Sitting on a promontory in the Plemmirio Nature Reserve and facing the island of Ortigia, this luxury seaside resort has a stunning outlook, beach, range of restaurants and elegant guest rooms.
Prices from £476 pppw

Uniquely situated on 2km of private Mediterranean coastline on the south coast of Sicily, Verdura Resort is an exclusive Rocco Forte Hotel set in 230 hectares of grounds with first class purpose built facilities.
Prices from £622 pppw

Located 1km from centre of Vulcano, the pearl of the Aeolian Islands, this charming 5 star resort has a choice of guest rooms and suites, pools, restaurants, spa and wonderful views of the archipelago.

Prices from £540 pppw

For personal recommendations please call Just Sicily 01202 489040 or for further information and to book/quote online visit www.justsicily.co.uk 

Thursday 11 February 2016

Gold Award from Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant Accreditation

For the 4th year running we are delighted to have received the Gold Award from feefo the Global Feedback Engine, the independent and trusted ratings and reviews platform.

This accreditation remains unique in that it is based on the experiences of our GENUINE, purchase verified customers. We have been accredited because of feedback left by our customers over the course of 2015 and our consistently high scores in customer service throughout the year. See https://www.justsicily.co.uk/feedback/

To find out more about the accreditation visit http://www.feefo.com/web/en/feefo-trusted-merchant-programme


"Congratulations again for continuing to deliver what we all strive for: great customer satisfaction - reflected in an outstanding Service Rating." Andrew Mabbutt, CEO, Feefo.

Tuesday 26 January 2016

New Just Sicily Website Live! Now with Online Booking!

The NEW Just Sicily website
www.justsicily.co.uk 
showcases Just Sicily's diverse collection of accommodation> tours> holiday ideas> and information about the beautiful Mediterranean island of Sicily>

New features of the website include:
*Upgraded easy to use Online Booking System
*Save your 'Favourite' properties *Online Chat facility *Interactive Map to locate accommodation in relation to the 3 airports *Meet the Team information about the Just Sicily staff *Blog with Just Sicily news, links to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for updates and latest offers

New for 2016, Just Sicily are delighted to introduce the following properties to their Holiday Collection:
Uniquely situated on 2km of private Mediterranean coastline on the south coast of Sicily, Verdura Resort is an exclusive Rocco Forte Hotel set in 230 hectares of grounds with first class purpose built facilities.
Prices from £622 pppw
Book 100 days or more before arrival and receive a 10% Discount on the accommodation price!

Situated in the heart of south west of Sicily, La Foresteria is owned and run by the Planeta family, wine and olive oil makers for 500 years. Nestled amongst vineyards and olive groves, there are guest rooms, restaurant and bar, pool, cooking classes and wine tours.
Prices from £485 pppw

Set in a beautiful location above the sea with stunning views over the Bay of Taormina, this modern hotel with pool, bar and restaurant is just 3km from the beach and 7km from Taormina on the north east coast.
Prices from £207 pppw
Book before the 29th February 2016 and receive a 15% Discount on the accommodation price

This charming old farmhouse near Marina di Ragusa on the south west coast has been transformed into a lovely rustic-chic residence with apartments, guest rooms and pool with views of the countryside and sea.
Prices from £602 pw

Situated on the most beautiful beach in Sicily in the resort of San Vito Lo Capo on the north west tip of the island, this hotel enjoys stunning sea views, restaurant, bar and garden.
Prices from £473 pppw

Located right on the beach near Castellammare del Golfo on the north east coast, this hotel has wonderful sea views, bar, restaurant, pool and direct access to the beach.
Prices from £175 pppw

Situated in the heart of the historic centre of Palermo in walking distance of the city’s famous monuments, this hotel offers comfortable guest rooms and superb rooftop bar and restaurant enjoying panoramic views over the city.
Prices from £230 pppw

Located 400m from the port and town centre of Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands off the north east coast of Sicily, Hotel Mea has a lovely infinity pool with sea views over the Bay of Marina Lunga.
Prices from £338 pppw
Book before the 31st March 2016 and receive a 10% Discount on the accommodation price!

Located 1km from centre of Vulcano, the pearl of the Aeolian Islands, this charming 5 star resort has a choice of rooms and suites, pools, restaurants, spa and wonderful views of the archipelago.
Prices from £540 pppw
Book before the 30th April 2016 and receive a 15% Discount* on the accommodation price! (* Excludes 6-19 Aug)


Prices above based on accommodation only. Flights, airport transfers and car hire priced separately. Sicily is just a 3 hour flight from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham and Dublin – see Flights & Travel Options >
Book with Just Sicily for loyalty discounts, flexible durations and local reps.

Please call Just Sicily on 01202 489040 for personal recommendations or book online at www.justsicily.co.uk>