A Villa In Sicily For the Holidays
How about celebrating the holidays around a beautiful pool in Sicily?
I know you’re already thinking about the winter holidays. Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving on November 27, and many travelers around the world will observe Hanukkah, Christmas, and the New Year. Have you ever considered renting a villa in Sicily for the holidays?
I’ve already written about vacation rentals in Maui , Tuscany and Florence – but I really think you might enjoy spending the holidays in Sicily.
Consider this:
Sicilians pull out all the stops for holiday meals, especially when it comes to dessert. The traditional cassata, cannoli, and buccellati (large round biscuits filled with almonds, pistachios and dried fruits) are present at every table. For an authentic taste of the region, the villa rental company Think Sicily can arrange private in-villa chefs and private cooking lessons.
Think Sicily can arrange for a chef to prepare meals in your luxury villa.
Nativity scenes are a widespread holiday custom, one of the most intriguing on the island being the “Presepe Vivente” in Custonaci. Here, deep in the enormous Mangiapane cave is a little hamlet, which until about 60 years ago was still inhabited. Now it provides an unusual backdrop for locals to dress up and re-enact the Nativity from December 25 to January 6.
Another wonderful tradition that can be seen in many small towns, such as Isnello and Collesano in the Madonie mountains, is the night of the Luminari on December 24 when large bonfires are lit.
When you aren’t eating or drinking, you can explore Italy’s enormous island. December is a great time to take advantage of the mild climate and reduced crowds. Travelers can lounge on beautiful beaches, hike in the mountains, visit ancient archaeological sites, ski on Mount Etna, shop in Palermo’s fashionable boutiques and much more. Think Sicily can provide special interest itineraries and local guides.
Consider these vacation rental options
Don Arcangelo all’Olmo is great for large families. This luxury villa features 12 bedrooms, a heated pool with views overlooking the sea and Mount Etna, and full-time staff of private chef, waiters and maid service. Weekly villa rentals in December are priced from $29,920 (6, 8, and 10 bedroom rentals also available at reduced prices).
CaSale is a panoramic sea-front villa overlooking Trapani’s historic salt pans. This newly refurbished 19th century villa feature 3 bedrooms, pool, gardens, and terraces. Weekly rentals in December are priced from $3,460 for up to 6 guests.
Villa Tasca, an 18th century aristocratic villa, features six bedrooms, frescoed walls and ceilings, myriad works of art and collectible antiques, full-time staff and one of the most beautiful gardens in Sicily. All remaining weeks in 2012 in December are priced from $19,864 for up to 12 guests.
Think about it? Do you really want to stay home and cook and decorate until you are exhausted, or would you rather spend the holidays in someone else’s beautiful home on the exotic Italian island of Sicily and let a chef prepare meals in your villa?
Hmm….
Buon natale!
Category: Italy, Vacation Rentals, Winter Holidays
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Enjoyed your article. Glad to see that sicily is being discovered more broadly for the amazing experience it is!
I have always wanted to visit Sicily.
It looks awesome and I am surely going to visit soon.