Archive for 'Sicily and Sardinia'

So, you have found a perfect vacation rental in Sicily and you are looking forward to enjoying the incredible beaches, ancient towns and astounding archaeological sites, the pretty villages and fascinating towns, the excellent hiking trails and natural splendour, and all that the island has to offer. As you explore and wander, you might work up an appetite or, perhaps, eating is, itself, a key activity that you are looking forward to. Either way, you will want to delve into the cuisine of Sicily.

While Sicily is part of Italy and you can expect many of your favourite and familiar fixtures of Italian cuisine on offer in eateries throughout the island, there are also plenty of regional treats and specialities that you won’t want to miss. Sicily has its own distinct culture, heritage, and flavours and diving into them is a key part of any vacation in Sicily!

Planning a trip to Italy in May or June means that you are coming at the tail end of spring and the beginning of summer, just as tourists really begin to arrive and while everything continues to fully bloom. Not only is this when weather is milder but more than pleasant enough for days in a luxury villa with pool in Italy or by the sea but it is also when Italy is at its potentially prettiest. The coming summer days and this natural splendour, as well as harvests beginning to load tables with delicious produce, means that there are plenty of reasons to celebrate.

As a result, May and June are a time when there is an especially large number of sagre, traditional local festivals that can celebrate saints, holy days, historic events, particular food products, and more with feasts, parades, parties, concerts, and other events. Those who book a vacation rental in Italy at this time of the year, will be able to enjoy authentic, traditional experiences alongside locals, sample incredible wines, enjoy regional dishes, and really get a genuine look into Italian life.

Of course, while the food-related events and parties are well worth seeking out and enjoying, we also recommend experiencing one of the infiorata events that take place around Italy each May or June. These particular celebrations, or “flowering” events, are the pride of several towns located around Italy and involve the creation of breath-taking, elaborate flower-based decorations that wow guests and locals alike. 

Sicily is, undoubtedly, a stunning part of the world. From its perfect beaches, to ancient ruins, to grand Baroque cities, and beyond, there are so many stunning sights and incredible attractions to explore and take in once you have booked a villa in Sicily and begin exploring the island.

Of course, there are also tiny little pockets of beauty and impossibly pretty little towns, as well. One of the most charming and loveliest of all of the small towns in Sicily, however, might just be the tiny coastal gem that is the little historic fishing village of Marzamemi. 

In search of a perfect vacation rental in Italy? Well, we are constantly recommending and highlighting our remarkable villas in Italy for all sorts of reasons – special amenities, incredible locations in the centre of key destinations or in impossibly beautiful settings, types of properties from historic gems to luxurious large villas, et cetra – but maybe you don’t want to just take it from us. Perhaps, instead, you are seeking out more impartial opinions. 

Our reviews from our guests who have experienced holidays in the properties themselves are always a good place to go for the most honest and helpful reflections on various rentals and today we have compiled some recent five-star reviews to help you find the best of the best among our listings. Discover some of the best-reviewed properties on our website and then book one if it catches your fancy in order to have your own perfect vacation with Italy Villas!