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If you are dreaming of a perfect sun holiday in Italy next summer and you had your eye on Sicily – with her incredible beaches, ancient ruins, stunning natural beauty, excellent hiking routes, hearty food, delicious resorts, amazing wines, and diverse cultural heritage – then we have the perfect option for you! Villa Cornino is a pretty little three bedroom and three bathroom villa with a private pool and both sea and mountain views. For those who want everything that a vacation in Sicily has to offer, it is an ideal base from which to enjoy and explore the island.

A lot of Italy’s beloved Christmas foods have become famous around the world in recent years. In particular, her panettone fruit cake has been made a fixture of many displays of Christmas foods in stores all over the globe each year. However, this is actually only one such cake from the country and there are lots of other regional versions that are well worth sampling. In fact, booking a villa in Italy over the Holidays is ideal for the curious foodie as there are all sorts of amazing seasonal delights to be sampled! 

If you were to book a vacation rental in Sicily, for example, in addition to enjoying milder winter weather, fascinating historic sites, amazing natural beauty, and a distinct local culture and traditions, you can also try amazing regional Christmas treats, including their own festive fruit cake: Buccellato.

We talk about a lot of different destinations with impossibly blue waters and incredible beaches but one of the most truly magical and unbelievably colourful spots in the world can be found if you book a villa in Sicily and head out on a day-trip to the sensational Egadi Islands.

Sometimes known as the Aegadian Islands in English and called the Isole Egadi in Italian, the three islands of the group include Favignana, Levanzo, and Marettimo. Those who have been dreaming of a vacation in Sicily may already be familiar with the famous volcanic Aeolian Islands and the exclusive island of Capri, but this group of islands has more than enough appeal and acts as a perfectly laid-back spot to escape to. Largely popular among Italians, there will likely be smaller crowds of international tourists and you’ll not only find better value for your money but also awe-inspiring azure waters, perfect spots to go swimming and diving, and much more besides. 

Cannoli are among the most beloved Italian desserts and are now available in restaurants and bakeries all over the world. However, it is always best to try a food where it comes from...

Well, I guess we just have one more reason to book a villa in Sicily, then...

Coming from the Sicilian word, cannolu, which is a diminutive meaning, “little tube,” these classic treats are called cannolo in the singular form in Italian and cannoli in the plural but generally just referred to as cannoli in both singular and plural in English. A tube-shaped fried pastry that is filled with sweet ricotta, it is considered a staple of Sicilian cuisine and for good reason – they’re incredibly delicious!