GINO D’Acampo Italian Escape: Culinary journey in Sardinia and Sicily Friday 6th November 8pm ITV

Gino’s Italian Escape, Friday 6th November 8pm, ITV : The focus for this six-part run is  'islands in the sun', giving Gino the perfect excuse to spend time in Sardinia and Sicily, showing how the locals live and eat. “Sardinia is my favourite island in the world, and we also visit Sicily where the food is more sweet and sour orientated because of the North African influence…”

Join Gino on his trip to the beautiful islands of Sicily and Sardinia on a journey of discovery of authentic and delicious Italian food.  Delving into the gastronomic history of these islands he will uncover the signature dishes, and secret recipes that encapsulate two of Italy's biggest islands and their people. Don't miss Gino's Italian Escape, Friday 6 November, 8pm on ITV http://www.itv.com/ginositalianescape

To book your next holiday to Sardinia or Sicily, dont hesitate to contact Just Sardinia 01202 484858 www.justsardinia.co.uk or Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk

Sicily Late Availability

Sicily is an island of contrasts with a distinctive history and culture, wonderful food and wine and a stunning coastline with Mount Etna above, all with a mild year round climate.

Just Sicily have an exclusive collection of hotels, coastalresorts, rural retreats and self catering apartments to suit all tastes and budgets throughout the island for a short break, relaxing holiday or multicentre tour with any day arrivals and flexible durations.

Here are our top picks still with availability for your 2015 summer holiday:

ATAHotel Naxos Beach

Situated on the seafront 6km from Taormina on the north east coast, Naxos Beach is set in large Mediterranean gardens with an impressive range of facilities and activities for all the family.

Prices from £385 pppw

ATAHotel Capotaormina

Perched on a rocky headland in Taormina Mare on the north east coast, this hotel enjoys stunning views over the picturesque Isola Bella and the Bay of Naxos with Mount Etna beyond.

Prices from £522 pppw

Grand Hotel Minareto

Sitting on a promontory in the Plemmirio Marine Nature Reserve facing Syracuse and the island of Ortigia, this 5 star resort style hotel has an enviable position surrounded by crystal-clear sea.

Prices from £390 pppw

Hotel Villa Sonia

Hotel Villa Sonia is a delightful family run hotel situated in Castelmola, perched high on the hillside above Taormina, enjoying dramatic views of the coastline and Mount Etna beyond.

Prices from £427 pppw

Pietre Nere Resort

Situated in the countryside just outside the historic town of Modica in south east Sicily, this new modern hotel offers contemporary style guest rooms with swimming pool and restaurant.

Prices from £245 pppw

Falconara Charming House & Resort

Situated on its own private stretch of beach in southern Sicily, this hotel offers stylish Clubhouse and character Farm guest rooms and suites with a restaurant, swimming pool and wellness centre.

Prices from £368 pppw

Giardino di Constanza Resort

Nestled amidst parkland in the countryside in the west of Sicily, this grand hotel features spacious guest rooms and suites, restaurant and spa creating a very relaxed atmosphere.

Prices from £474 pppw

Alberi del Paradiso

Situated on the hillside with views over the charming town of Cefalù to the sea, this hotel offers guests a tranquil yet convenient stay, with all of the benefits of the historic town and beach nearby.

Prices from £519 pppw

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Prices above based on accommodation only.

Flights, airport transfers and car hire priced separately. Sicily is just a 3 hour flight from 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>

Gastronomy Tour of Sicily

Gastronomy Tour of Sicily with Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk

The highlight of any holiday in Sicily is the food and wine with unique flavours and local produce. The fertile land around Mount Etna provides excellent growing conditions for some exceptional wines and with many hotels growing their own produce, you will not be disappointed.  Sicilian cuisine has its own identity bursting with intense, fruity and aromatic flavours and offers a rich repertoire of dishes with locally grown delicious produce and a fantastic selection of restaurants. Taste Sicily>

Relais Torre Marabino >

3 nights B&B

Originally a 16th century fortified grain tower, Relais Torre Marabino has been recreated into a small and chic hotel with just 7 charming guest rooms, surrounded by pristine lawns, olive trees, vines and palm trees with a pool and organic restaurant.  It is just 7km from the Baroque town of Ispica and 5km from the beaches along the south east coast of Sicily. A buffet breakfast is served either in the guests room or on the vine covered terrace overlooking the picturesque gardens and consists of an array of fresh local pastries, cold cuts, fruits, jams, organic honey and of course excellent Italian coffee.  In the evening, the La Moresca gourmet Sicilian restaurant offers an intimate dining experience with Sicilian specialities created using the organic produce grown on the neighbouring Natura Iblea farm and accompanied by wines from the Marabino Winery.

Agriturismo Salemi >

2 nights B&B

Nestled into the beautiful, verdant countryside near Piazza Armerina in central Sicily, the immaculately kept Agriturismo Salemi is a recently restored 19th century farmhouse offering a charming, relaxed and cosy atmosphere. One of the many advantages of staying at the Agriturismo Salemi is that guests are given the opportunity to try the farm's traditional products (olive oil and almonds being amongst the farm's specialities), all of which are lovingly prepared in the hotel's authentic Sicilian restaurant as well as a buffet breakfast.

Hotel Imperiale >

3 nights B&B

Located in the heart of Taormina's historic centre 67km from Catania airport on the north east coast of Sicily, Hotel Imperiale was built at the beginning of the 20th century and reopened in 2009.  It has been redesigned in contemporary style and adapted to modern requirements, yet has kept the original facade in keeping with the character of the town. The Anfiteatro dining room situated on the 1st floor offers guests a buffet breakfast. The rooftop OpsoN Restaurant & bar offers excellent Sicilian cuisine and the bar serves aperitifs, cocktails or Champagne whilst enjoying the stunning views and sunsets over the town and bay of Taormina.

In and out of Catania airport

8 nights

Approx. 467km

Prices from £667pp including accommodation as stated and Fiat 500 car hire (excludes flights) based on travel on 3rd October 2015.

Book Now - Offers End 31st March!

Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk  have lots of Early Booking Offers which represent really great savings, including Discounts and Free Nights, but BOOK NOW - they end on the 31st March!

ATAHotel Capotaormina >
Book before the 31st March 2015 and receive a 15% Discount on the accommodation price - Saving up to £112 per person!
(50% of the accommodation total must be paid at the time of booking.  Saving based on 2 Sharing a Classic room with B&B.  Excludes Stays beween 17th July - 3rd September.)

Hotel Villa Sonia >
Book before the 31st March 2015 to travel between 1st April and 30th September and receive a 10% Discount on the accommodation price - Saving up to £45 per person!
(50% of the accommodation total must be paid at the time of booking.  Saving based on 2 Sharing a Standard room with B&B.)

ATAHotel Naxos Beach >
Book before the 31st March 2015 and receive a 15% Discount on the accommodation price - Saving up to £107 per person!
(50% of the accommodation total must be paid at the time of booking.  Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Saving based on 2 Sharing a Classic Villette room on Half Board.)

La Plage Resort >
Book before the 31st March 2015 to stay between the 1st April and 3rd July (check out) or the 12th September and 31st October (check out) and receive a 15-20% Discount on the accommodation price - Saving up to £15 per person!
(Saving based on 2 Sharing a Garden View Bungalow with B&B.)

Relais Santa Anastasia >  
Book before the 31st March 2015 and receive a 10% Discount on the accommodation price - Saving up to £61.00 per person!
(Saving based on 2 sharing a Classic Room on B&B.)

Grand Hotel Minareto >
Book before the 31st March 2015 and receive a 10% Discount on the accommodation price - Saving up to £87.00 per person!
(Saving based on 2 Sharing a Classic room with B&B.)

Just Sicily also have other Special Offers to Book Now including:

Alberi del Paradiso >
Book to Travel between the 28th March and 31st July or 22nd August and 30th October 2015 and receive the following discounts when staying 7 nights or more:
Stay 7 Nights, Pay 6 Nights - saving up to £86 per person
Stay 14 Nights, Pay 12 Nights - saving up to £173 per person
(Saving based on 2 sharing Club Room with B&B.)

Villa Neri Resort & Spa >
Book 90 days or more before arrival and receive a 15% Discount on the accommodation price - saving up to £67 per person!
Book 60 days or more before arrival and receive a 12% Discount on the accommodation price - saving up to £54 per person!
Book 21 days or more before arrival and receive a 10% Discount on the accommodation price - saving up to £45 per person!

Le Residenze Archimede >
Book 20 days or more before arrival and receive a 10% Discount on the accommodation price - saving up to £58 per person!
(Saving based on 2 sharing a One Bedroom Apartment with B&B.)

Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo >
Stay 5 Nights, Pay 4 Nights when travelling between the 1st and 31st May 2015 (check out) or 4th October and 17th October (check out) - saving up to £496 per room!
(Saving based on 2 sharing a Classic room with B&B.)

Cultural Tour of Sicily

 Just Sicily Cultural Tour>

This grand tour of Sicily encompasses the history of this beautiful island visiting many landmarks with the added opportunity to visit the Inspector Montalbano series and The Godfather locations.

In and out of Comiso airport / 14 nights / Approx. 734km / Prices from £1,198pp inc. accommodation as stated and Fiat 500 car hire (excluding flights) based on travel on 3rd October 2015 with

Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk

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Eremo della Giubiliana > 3 nights B&B

This 5 star converted 12th century monastery has great character situated in the Iblean highlands of south east Sicily.  With rustic-chic hotel rooms and suites, guests can savour Sicilian cuisine in historic surroundings, relax by the pool and enjoy the far reaching countryside views.

Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel >  2 nights B&B

This is one of only a handful of hotels able to boast a central position in Ortigia, the old historic town of Syracuse on the south east coast of the island. This recently restored 19th century building is an ideal place to engage with the diverse history and culture of Sicily.

Castello di San Marco >  4 nights B&B

This stunning 17th century hotel boasts a fantastic position next to the Ionian Sea, just 15km south of the beautiful town of Taormina. The Baroque Castello di San Marco is surrounded by 4 hectares of parkland, just 50m away from its own beach, in a tranquil and convenient location on the north east coast of Sicily.

Palazzo Brunaccini >  3 nights B&B

This 4 star boutique hotel is situated in the historic centre of Palermo, Sicily’s capital city on the north west coast of the island.  This 18th century mansion, originally owned by Princess Lucrezia Brunaccini, has been carefully restored to create elegant accommodation surrounded by historic sites and Baroque architecture.

Falconara Charming House & Resort >  2 nights B&B

Situated next to the beautiful Castello di Falconara on its own private stretch of beach12km from Licata on the south coast of Sicily, Falconara Charming House & Resort offers stylish Clubhouse and character Farm guest rooms and suites overlooking the gardens and sea, along with a restaurant, swimming pool and wellness centre.

Just Sicily tours can be altered or tailor made to accommodate other places that you would like to include in your itinerary. The above is just a suggested route and there are countless possibilities to tour the island. Just Sicily can offer any day arrival/departure and any length of stay (subject to availability).

For more information please call Just Sicily 01202 489040 or visit www.justsicily.co.uk/pages/tour-sicily/ 

Just Sicily: New for 2015

Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk are delighted to introduce the following hotels to their 2015 collection:

Sikania Resort & Spa
Located on the south coast of Sicily, 16 km from the town and port of Licata, Sikania Resort & Spa is ideal for families and couples looking for an ‘All-Inclusive’ option on the beach with pool, restaurant, children’s clubs, activities and spa.
Prices from £385pppw.

Falconara Charming House & Resort
Situated next to the beautiful Castello di Falconara on its own private stretch of beach 12km from Licata on the south coast of Sicily, Falconara Charming House & Resort offers stylish Clubhouse and character Farm guest rooms and suites overlooking the gardens and sea, along with a restaurant, swimming pool and wellness centre.
Prices from £331pppw.

Giardino di Constanza Resort
Nestled amidst 100,000sqm of parkland in the countryside, 9km from the town of Mazara del Vallo and 45km from Trapani airport in the west of Sicily, this very grand hotel features spacious guest rooms and suites, restaurant and spa overlooking fountains, gazebos and pools or the surrounding olive groves and vineyards creating a very relaxed atmosphere.
Prices from £498pppw.

La Scibina Hotel and Residence
La Scibina is a lovely family run hotel and residence located in Marina di Ragusa in south east Sicily. It offers modern, flexible accommodation ideal for couples or families looking to explore this area of the island.
Prices from £368pw.

The above prices are for accommodation only but flights, car hire and transfers can be booked with Just Sicily: http://www.justsicily.co.uk/pages/travel-options/

Please call 01202 489040 for personal recommendations or for more information visit www.justsicily.co.uk