Wednesday 12 December 2018

Request our 2019 Brochure!


Our new and updated 2019 Holiday Collection will be hot off the press next week!

Click here to order your copy of our 2019 Brochure, packed full of inspiration for your next holiday.

If you have already called to request the 2019 brochure or pre-ordered it online since the 1st September 2018, then you are already registered and will receive the 2019 Holiday Collection in the post shortly.

For more information about Just Sicily holidays, please call our Reservations Team 01202 489040 or visit www.justsicily.co.uk

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Friday 23 November 2018

Introducing the New Just Sicily Villa Collection



Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk are delighted to launch our new personally selected collection of private villas, situated either in the beautiful Sicilian countryside or on the coast, suitable for couples, families and friends alike.

Tastefully furnished and well equipped we have selected the villas  to suit our customers’ requirements and to be a home away from home. They are secluded and ideal for a relaxing holiday with your family or friends in Sicily. 

Situated in a wonderful sea front location in Marina di Modica, a small seaside resort on Sicily’s south coast, this contemporary 5 bedroom villa has a stylish interior, private pool, indoor wellness area with sauna and jacuzzi and panoramic terraces with direct sea views.
Prices from £2,922 per week

This elegant and lovingly restored country house has a stunning infinity pool and panoramic views over Scicli, a charming baroque town and UNESCO world heritage site and benefits from an indoor spa area with whirlpool and sauna.
Prices from £1,991 per week

Located in a quiet area just outside Scicli in south east Sicily, this villa has lovely al fresco terraces to enjoy the panoramic views over the town and sea beyond, 4 bedrooms, swimming pool, tennis court and wellness area with sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi.
Prices from £1,340 per week

This newly built luxury villa is set in immaculate gardens with private pool on the edge of Modica in south east Sicily, conveniently located for sightseeing near to the charming baroque towns of the Val di Noto and the beaches of Donnalucata, Sampieri and Marina di Ragusa.
Prices from £2,948 per week

Situated right on the sea front on the south eastern tip of Sicily, 14km from Ispica, this ultimate 2 bedroom beach house offers an unforgettable holiday with panoramic terraces and outdoor heated plunge pool for relaxation in the sea air.
Prices from £2,657 per week

This brand new farmhouse-style villa with private pool is immersed in the countryside near Ragusa and Donnafugata Castle in south east Sicily and close to the baroque towns of the Noto Valley and the beaches of Punta Secca, Marina di Ragusa, Donnalucata and Sampieri.
Prices from £2,010 per week

Isla Verde is an exclusive complex of three 3 bedroom villas with lovely sea views, located 3km from the fishing village of Sampieri in the south east of Sicily. The villas share a pool set in lawned gardens, but have their own private furnished terrace and garden area.
Prices from £1,149 per week


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

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Thursday 2 August 2018

Just Sicily NOW ON SALE FOR 2019!

Just Sicily are delighted to announce that their 2019 Holiday Collection is now on sale for 2019!

Choose from a wide range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets throughout the island and take advantage of some great Early Booking Offers. 
+ Secure your first choice of accommodation and cheap flight prices by booking early!





Call us now 01202 489040 for personal recommendations and to guide you to your perfect holiday. www.justsicily.co.uk/pages/holiday-ideas/

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Friday 22 June 2018

Sicily Beach Holidays

Sicily boasts an array of superb sandy and pebble beaches, some considered to be the most picturesque in the Mediterranean. Being the largest island in the Mediterranean, the Sicilian coastline varies enormously from north to south and east to west.

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. www.justsicily.co.uk/pages/sicily-beaches/ 

Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk offer the following Beach Resorts:

North & North East Sicily

Alberi del Paradiso >
Nestled into the hillside with views over the charming town of Cefalù to the sea, the Alberi del Paradiso is a four star hotel offering its guests a tranquil yet convenient stay, with all of the benefits of the historic town and beach just a short walk or shuttle ride away.
Prices from £469pppw

Hotel Le Calette >
Nestled into a beautiful bay close to the Madonie mountains and the charming town of Cefalù, Hotel Le Calette is a traditional Sicilian hotel enjoying wonderful views over the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Prices from £509pppw

Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea >
Standing beside its own exclusive beach in Taormina Mare, Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea enjoys a truly idyllic setting with stunning views of one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean.
Price on application.

Voi Grand Hotel Mazzaro Sea Palace >
Situated on the beach in Taormina Mare, overlooking the beautiful Bay of Mazzarò, Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace boasts a wonderful seafront pool, bar and restaurant terrace and most guest rooms and suites, some with pools, enjoy picturesque sea views.
Prices from £980pppw

ATAHotel Capotaormina >
Perched on a rocky headland in Taormina Mare on the north east coast of Sicily, ATAHotel Capotaormina enjoys stunning views over the picturesque Isola Bella and the Bay of Naxos with Mount Etna beyond.
Prices from £781pppw

South & South East Sicily

La Scibina >
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 £462 per week

Scala dei Turchi Resort>
Situated directly above the stunning Scala dei Turchi Beach, well known around the world for its pure white marl cliffs, this modern hotel has a lovely pool, bar and restaurant enjoying wonderful sea views.
Prices from £378pppw

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 £621pppw

West Sicily

Villaggio Cala Mancina >
Situated in the seaside town of San Vito Lo Capo on the north west tip of Sicily, Villaggio Cala Mancina offers a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom self catering apartments close to the town and stunning long white sandy beach.
Prices from £359 per week

Verdura Resort >
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 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.
Prices from £1493pppw

Hotel La Battigia >
Hotel La Battigia is situated on the beach of Alcamo Marina near the town of Castellammare del Golfo, just 45km from Palermo airport in the north east of Sicily. The hotel has wonderful sea views an offers Mediterranean style guests rooms with bar, restaurant, pool and direct access to the beach.
Prices from £263pppw


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Tuesday 5 June 2018

Family Holidays in Sicily

Along with fantastic food and designer labels, the Italians are renowned for their love of children, a value upheld with equal fervour in Sicily. Families with children of all ages travelling to the island will always receive a warm welcome: www.justsicily.co.uk/pages/family-holidays-in-sicily/

Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk  offer specially selected hotels that feature child-friendly facilities, interconnecting or family rooms as well as a suitable location. Our staff have visited each property and can therefore personally recommend the most suitable resort to meet your needs.

Just Sicily Recommended Family Accommodation...

North Sicily

Hotel Le Calette www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/25/Hotel-Le-Calette/
Nestled into a beautiful bay close to the Madonie mountains and the charming town of Cefalù, Hotel Le Calette is a traditional Sicilian hotel enjoying wonderful views over the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Alberi del Paradiso www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/5/Alberi-del-Paradiso/
Nestled into the hillside with views over the charming town of Cefalù to the sea, the Alberi del Paradiso is a four star hotel offering its guests a tranquil yet convenient stay, with all of the benefits of the historic town and beach just a short walk or shuttle ride away.

North East Sicily

ATAHotel Naxos Beach www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/32/ATAHotel-Naxos-Beach/
Situated on the seafront in Giardini Naxos, 6km from Taormina on the north east coast of Sicily, Naxos Beach is set in 13 hectares of Mediterranean gardens with an impressive range of facilities including 4 pools, 2 tennis courts, 5 restaurants and bars, children’s clubs, activities and entertainment for all the family.

Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/20/Belmond-Villa-Sant'Andrea/
Standing beside its own exclusive beach in Taormina Mare, Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea enjoys a truly idyllic setting with stunning views of one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean.

Mon Repos Avenir Apartments www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/80/Mon-Repos-Avenir-Apartments/
Situated in a superb location halfway between the cosmopolitan town of Taormina and the picturesque beaches at Taormina Mare, these modern apartments have free car parking and a shared pool set in lawned gardens with sea glimpses of Isola Bella.

Voi Grand Hotel Mazzaro Sea Palace www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/81/Voi-Grand-Hotel-Mazzaro-Sea-Palace/
Situated on the beach in Taormina Mare, overlooking the beautiful Bay of Mazzarò, Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace boasts a wonderful seafront pool, bar and restaurant terrace and most guest rooms and suites, some with pools, enjoy picturesque sea views. The hotel is only 50m from the cable car accessing the cosmopolitan town of Taormina.

South East Sicily

Grand Hotel Minareto www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/4/Grand-Hotel-Minareto/
Sitting on a promontory in the Plemmirio Marine Nature Reserve facing Syracuse and the island of Ortigia, Grand Hotel Minareto is a 5 star resort style hotel with an enviable position surrounded by crystal-clear sea.

Relais Parco Cavalonga www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/33/Relais-Parco-Cavalonga/
Tucked away in the Iblea countryside, 14km from Ragusa in south east Sicily, Relais Parco Cavalonga is a small 19th century villa-style hotel and rural apartments situated in 18 hectares of parkland.

Relais Torre Marabino www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/34/Relais-Torre-Marabino/
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 and suites, surrounded by pristine lawns, olive trees, vines and palm trees with a pool and organic restaurant.

Voi Arenella Resort www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/82/Voi-Arenella-Resort/
Arenella Resort is located on the south east coast of Sicily,12km from Syracuse and 70km from Catania Airport. This large Italian beach resort is set in over 60 hectares of parkland, 2 pools, restaurant and pizzeria, lovely beach with watersports and activities for all the family.

La Scibina www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/58/La-Scibina/
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.

Mangiabove www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/69/Mangiabove/
Mangiabove is a charming old farmhouse just outside Marina di Ragusa on the south west coast of Sicily which has been transformed into a lovely rustic-chic residence with self catering apartments and guest rooms with breakfast served in the common room, with pool overlooking the countryside leading to the sea.

West Sicily

Villaggio Cala Mancina www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/44/Villaggio-Cala-Mancina/
Situated in the seaside town of San Vito Lo Capo on the north west tip of Sicily, Villaggio Cala Mancina offers a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom self catering apartments close to the town and stunning long white sandy beach.

Verdura Resort www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/62/Verdura-Resort/
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 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.

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Monday 4 June 2018

Try our Tri-Island Tour

Why not combine a holiday to Sicily with our other two beautiful Mediterranean islands, Sardinia and Corsica. Sardinia is just 8 miles from Corsica via a short ferry journey and Sicily is approximately 220 miles south east of Sardinia and can be reached by a short flight or longer ferry crossing.

We have designed a Tri-Island Grand Tour enabling you to sample all 3 of these enchanting islands from £1,999pp for 14 nights including accommodation, flights, ferry, transfers (Sardinia and Sicily) and car hire (Corsica), based on travelling on the 9th September 2018.

Below is our suggested itinerary but we can tailor make tours to suit all tastes, budgets and durations.

First Stop - Taormina, North East Sicily
Fly from the UK to Catania on the east coast of Sicily for 4 nights B&B at the 4 star Hotel Monte Tauro set into the cliffside in Taormina enjoying uninterrupted sea views spanning the Bay of Naxos to Mount Etna.
 
Next Stop – Golfo Aranci, North East Sardinia
Fly from Catania to Olbia in the north east of Sardinia for 5 nights B&B at the 4 star Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites, a great family run hotel with a stunning beach location, friendly service, excellent restaurant, and panoramic views and sunsets.
 
Last Stop – Bonifacio, Southern Corsica
Travel to Santa Teresa port (66km) and take the ferry to Bonifacio in Corsica. Pick up a hire car and drive to the 4 star Hotel Cala di Greco for 5 nights at this luxurious hotel with swimming pool, set in lovely gardens overlooking Bonifacio.


Summary:


  • Please note that each person must pay a city tax locally at the Hotel Monte Tauro. 
  • In and out of Catania, Sicily and into Olbia, Sardinia and out of Figari, Corsica. (Flights via mainland Italy to Sardinia in low season.)
  • 14 nights
  • Prices from £1,999pp inc flights, ferry, accommodation as stated, standard transfers (Sardinia and Sicily) and Renault Twingo or similar car hire (Corsica) based on travel on the 9th September 2018

For more information visit
 www.justsicily.co.uk www.justsardinia.co.uk www.justcorsica.co.uk 
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Wednesday 23 May 2018

30% Discount on New Air Malta flights from London Southend to Catania in Sicily



New Air Malta flights from London Southend to Catania on the east coast of Sicily are now operating through to the end of October 2018 and are offering 30% discount on selected dates: www.airmalta.com/may-summer-promotion-uk

Southend – Catania
Mondays
Outbound: 09:45-14:00; Inbound: 06:50-09:00
Thursdays
Outbound: 09:55-14:10; Inbound: 06:50-09:00
Prices from £58.15 (cabin bag only) or £88.20pp return including a hold bag and pre-booked seat!

For accommodation options visit www.justsicily.co.uk/pages/accommodation-home/ or for personal recommendations call 
Just Sicily 01202 489040


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Friday 18 May 2018

Tour Sicily

Tailor made tours and multicentre holidays are very popular for those looking for a different style of holiday and to explore their holiday destination. www.justsicily.co.uk/pages/tour-sicily/

With a whole host of historical and cultural attractions across the island, Tour Sicily enables you to stay in more than one location and includes hotels situated in towns and villages, on the coast, in the countryside, in historic locations and even some on the slopes of Mount Etna.

We have set out some ideas for multicentre holidays and themed tours which can be altered to accommodate other places that you would like to include in your itinerary and to suit all tastes and budgets. They are just suggested routes and there are countless possibilities to tour the island.

Etna & Taormina
Explore Sicily’s most famous landmark combined with a stay in majestic Taormina, rich in history and culture.

Romantic Tour
Sicily offers a wealth of hotels for those looking for a romantic getaway in stunning locations, perfect for a special holiday.

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.

Gastronomy Tour
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.

Rural Tour
As Europe’s largest Mediterranean island, Sicily has many rural retreats offering real Sicilian hospitality yet not too far from places of interest.

Secret Tour
Sicily has some amazing ‘secret’ hideaway hotels leaving you feeling truly tucked away from the rest of the world.

Luxury Tour
Sicilian hospitality combined with luxurious hotels in stunning locations.

For more information please visit www.justsicily.co.uk or for personal recommendations call Just Sicily 01202 489040


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Friday 4 May 2018

Discover Ragusa with Just Sicily


Ragusa is situated in south east Sicily, built on a wide limestone hill between two deep valleys. Renowned for its Baroque buildings and together with 7 other cities in the Val di Noto, it is part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites which includes 9 major churches and 7 palazzi, drawing art and history enthusiasts from all over the world.

Marina di Ragusa is a charming seaside resort 25km for Ragusa, featuring a port, long sandy beach and a selection of typical Sicilian restaurants, bars and shops.

Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk has a selection of hotels in and around Ragusa:

This converted 14th century fortress and monastery is now a boutique style hotel with rustic-chic guest rooms, situated in the Iblean highlands with far reaching countryside views all the way to the sea.
Prices from £539pppw

Recreated into a small boutique hotel from an old Baroque style mansion, the hotel has a garden with a pool making it an ideal base for relaxation whilst exploring this fascinating area of Sicily.
Prices from £441pppw

This lovely family run hotel and residence is located in Marina di Ragusa offering modern, flexible accommodation ideal for couples or families looking to explore this area of the island.
Prices from £462per week

This charming old farmhouse is located just outside Marina di Ragusa, it has been transformed into a lovely rustic-chic residence with apartments, guest rooms and pool overlooking the countryside and sea.
Prices from £784per week

With an enviable location on ‘Via Scale’ connecting Ragusa Superiore and Ragusa Ibla, there are just 5 rooms and a panoramic terrace enjoying amazing views over the town’s beautiful Baroque buildings.
Price from £273pppw

This period residence has been restored to its original refined neo-classical elegance and converted into a small boutique hotel in the historic centre of Ragusa, close to the steps that lead to Ragusa Ibla.
Prices from £441pppw

Tucked away in the Iblean countryside, 14km from Ragusa this small 19th century villa-style hotel and rural apartments is situated in 18 hectares of parkland with stunning countryside views and 2 infinity pools.
Prices from £480pppw


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Friday 27 April 2018

Luxury Sicily

 The Just Sicily Luxury Collection has been created to include the very best the island has to offer and comprises of some of the most exclusive hotels on the island.

Sicily has many beautiful locations 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...

Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo  www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/15/Belmond-Grand-Hotel-Timeo/
Widely considered to be one of Sicily’s most luxurious resorts, Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo stands in a truly idyllic park-like setting adjacent to the historic Greek Theatre in Taormina with stunning views of the Ionian Sea, the dramatic town and coastline to Mount Etna beyond.

The Ashbee Hotel www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/19/The-Ashbee-Hotel/
Originally designed in 1908 by architect Robert Charles Ashbee, this prestigious English villa has now been recreated as The Ashbee Hotel carefully preserving the original features.  The hotel is elegant, spacious and sumptuously furnished in a beautiful park-like setting with wonderful sea views close to the centre of Taormina on the north east coast of Sicily.

Bemond Villa Sant'Andrea www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/20/Villa-Sant'Andrea/
Standing beside its own exclusive beach in Taormina Mare, Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea enjoys a trulThe Just Sicily Luxury Collection has been created to include the very best the island has to offer and comprises of some of the most exclusive hotels on the island.


Grand Atlantis Bay www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/71/Voi-Grand-Hotel-Atlantis-Bay/
Situated overlooking the picturesque Bay of Sirens in Taormina Mare on the north east coast of Sicily, Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay boasts a truly unique position. Built into the cliffs, the hotel descends down to the sea with all the guest rooms, along with the restaurant and pool terraces, enjoying wonderful sea views. 

Voi Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/81/Voi-Grand-Hotel-Mazzaro-Sea-Palace/
Situated on the beach in Taormina Mare, overlooking the beautiful Bay of Mazzarò, Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace boasts a wonderful seafront pool, bar and restaurant terrace and most guest rooms and suites, some with pools, enjoy picturesque sea views. The hotel is only 50m from the cable car accessing the cosmopolitan town of Taormina.

Grand Hotel Minareto www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/4/Grand-Hotel-Minareto/
Sitting on a promontory in the Plemmirio Marine Nature Reserve facing Syracuse and the island of Ortigia, Grand Hotel Minareto is a 5 star resort style hotel with an enviable position surrounded by crystal-clear sea. Guests will enjoy a memorable taste of Sicily with a wealth of facilities including a reserved beach, sophisticated restaurants and elegantly furnished bedrooms.

Verdura Resort www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/62/Verdura-Resort/
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 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.

Therasia Resort Sea & Spa, Vulcano www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/68/Therasia-Resort-Sea-and-Spa,-Vulcano/
Located 1km from centre of Vulcano, one of the Aeolian Islands, off the north east coast of Sicily accessed by ferry from Milazzo, Therasia Resort is a charming 5 star resort with a choice of guest rooms and suites, pools, restaurants, spa and wonderful views of the archipelago. y idyllic setting with stunning views of one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean. This charming palatial hotel is situated below the dramatic hillside town of Taormina and offers guests a memorable taste of the Sicilian highlife.

Grand Atlantis Bay www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/71/Voi-Grand-Hotel-Atlantis-Bay/
Situated overlooking the picturesque Bay of Sirens in Taormina Mare on the north east coast of Sicily, Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay boasts a truly unique position. Built into the cliffs, the hotel descends down to the sea with all the guest rooms, along with the restaurant and pool terraces, enjoying wonderful sea views. 

Voi Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/81/Voi-Grand-Hotel-Mazzaro-Sea-Palace/
Situated on the beach in Taormina Mare, overlooking the beautiful Bay of Mazzarò, Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace boasts a wonderful seafront pool, bar and restaurant terrace and most guest rooms and suites, some with pools, enjoy picturesque sea views. The hotel is only 50m from the cable car accessing the cosmopolitan town of Taormina.

Grand Hotel Minareto www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/4/Grand-Hotel-Minareto/
Sitting on a promontory in the Plemmirio Marine Nature Reserve facing Syracuse and the island of Ortigia, Grand Hotel Minareto is a 5 star resort style hotel with an enviable position surrounded by crystal-clear sea. Guests will enjoy a memorable taste of Sicily with a wealth of facilities including a reserved beach, sophisticated restaurants and elegantly furnished bedrooms.

Verdura Resort www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/62/Verdura-Resort/
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 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.

Therasia Resort Sea & Spa, Vulcano www.justsicily.co.uk/accommodation/68/Therasia-Resort-Sea-and-Spa,-Vulcano/
Located 1km from centre of Vulcano, one of the Aeolian Islands, off the north east coast of Sicily accessed by ferry from Milazzo, Therasia Resort is a charming 5 star resort with a choice of guest rooms and suites, pools, restaurants, spa and wonderful views of the archipelago.

For more information, pictures and prices please visit www.justsicily.co.uk or 
for personal recommendations please call 01202 489040

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Tuesday 13 March 2018

Self Catering Holidays in Sicily


Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk  offer a wide choice of Self Catering Residences, the majority with shared pools either close to the beach and town or in the tranquil countryside, for a good value self-catering holiday in Sicily.

Our small team of experienced staff pride themselves on their in-depth knowledge of the island and our principal concern is the success of your holiday. Why Just Sicily?  We will be more than happy to answer any questions or queries you might have and guide you to a holiday that suits your requirements. You can be sure to speak to somebody who knows Sicily and has visited the accommodation in which you are interested.

This lovely family run hotel and residence is located in Marina di Ragusa in south west Sicily, offering modern, flexible accommodation ideal for couples or families looking to explore this area of the island.
Prices from £462pw

This charming old farmhouse just outside Marina di Ragusa has been transformed into a lovely rustic-chic residence with self-catering apartments, guest rooms and pool overlooking the countryside and sea.
Prices from £784pw

Situated in a superb location halfway between the cosmopolitan town of Taormina and the picturesque beaches at Taormina Mare, tese modern apartments have a shared pool and sea glimpses of Isola Bella.
Prices from £852 pw

Tucked away in 18 hectares of parkland amongst the Iblea the countryside, 14km from Ragusa, this small 19th century villa-style hotel and apartments have stunning countryside views and 2 infinity pools.
Prices from £818pw

Situated in the seaside town of San Vito Lo Capo on the north west tip of Sicily, Villaggio Cala Mancina offers a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments close to the town and stunning long white sandy beach.
Prices from £359pw

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Thursday 22 February 2018

New Air Malta flights from London Southend to Catania in Sicily

New Air Malta flights from London Southend to Catania will be operating from beginning of May through to the end of October 2018:

Southend – Catania
Mondays
Outbound: 09:45-14:00; Inbound: 06:50-09:00
Thursdays
Outbound: 09:55-14:10; Inbound: 06:50-09:00
Prices from £86pp return including a hold bag and pre-booked seats!

For accommodation options visit www.justsicily.co.uk/pages/accommodation-home/ or for personal recommendations call Just Sicily 01202 489040

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Tuesday 20 February 2018

Sicily included in Forbes 5 Gorgeous Getaways To Inspire Your Vacation Fun In 2018

"To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything."

"If Rome, Florence or Venice has stirred you to mingle ciao and wow in the same thought, then your appreciation of Italy will grow stronger in Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, capped by active and awe-arousing Mount Etna — currently around 10,922 feet, the tallest volcano in Europe, and like other active volcanos it increases or decreases in height with eruptions. Indeed, Sicily’s allure can be spell-binding. After esteemed German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe jaunted around this triangular isle in the 18th century, he penned: "To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything."Astute words. By 750 BC, many Phoenician and Greek colonies thrived here, remaining for centuries. Then wars, revolts and cascades of rulers and influencers — Romans, Vandals, Ostrogoths, Byzantines, Normans, Arabs, Spaniards and dynasties of Hohenstaufen (from Germany), Anjou (from France), Habsburg (from Austria), among significant others — left indelible marks.

Hotspots & Cool Things to Do: Today, Sicily — an autonomous Italian region — showcases extraordinary architecture, cuisine, literature, music and arts of its melting-pot inheritance. Sicily’s must-see Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a massive archeological treasure in Agrigento, and one of the important zones of Greater Greek art and architecture. The city of Palermo (heralding Teatro Massimo, an acoustically transcendent opera house that also presents ballets and concerts) and the golden-stone metropolis of Syracuse (birthplace of mathematician Archimedes) have collected cultural and culinary kudos aplenty. Amble the cobblestones of Ragusa for its painterly churches and palaces. At the base of Mount Etna, Catania’s structures are a medley of designs: some baroque with white ornamentation; others cloaked in a dark charcoal-gray palette from Etna's quarried lava. Messina, contoured like a sickle with a remarkable harbor and marina, is an active port for cruise ships and yachts. Visit also the vineyards and wineries of Marsala, the tuna-fishing villages and mesmerizing salt flats of Trapani, the Medieval walled town of Erice — perched approximately 2,460 feet above the sea — and the chocolate shops of Modica. It can be easy to fall in love with the singular beauty of chic Taormina, a legendary, celeb-magnet, cliff-side resort town of flower-bedecked, pastel-hued buildings along Medieval zig-zag streets. Taormina's ancient, monumental Greco-Roman theater — with pinch-me sea-and-volcano views — continues to be astonishingly in use today, arranging performances by leading international rock, classical and jazz musicians. Film festivals flourish, too. Cozy, sandy beaches with deluxe accommodations hug its shoreline. Taormina has besotted writers galore, including Truman Capote and D.H. Lawrence (the latter wrote Lady Chatterley’s Lover here). For buffs of the 1988 movie masterpiece, Cinema Paradiso (an Italian story of love, longing, family, ambition, censorship and freedom), carve out a day to traipse Cefalu, where director Giuseppe Tornatore filmed scenes. All over Sicily, souvenir hunters score hand-painted ceramic plates and ceramic Trinacria — a decorative item, usually a wall-hanging, shaped like a triangle to mimic Sicily (the Romans had called this island "star with three points"); it has a Medusa-like head of a woman, surrounded by three legs.

Foodie Finds: Devour Sicily’s delectable creations, such as pasta alla Norma (noodles with sauce of tomato, fried or sautéed eggplant, ricotta salata cheese and basil), cannoli (tubular pastry shells filled with sweetened ricotta cheese), arancini (fried risotto balls), cassata (sponge cake dressed with ricotta, chocolate, candied fruits, marzipan and festive royal icing), cassatelle alla Trapanese (soft crescents of dough plumped with ricotta, chocolate chips, then sprinkled with sugar and eaten while still warm from the oven) and sarde a Beccafico (sardines rolled in bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, pine nuts and raisins)."

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For accommodation call Just Sicily 01202 489040 or visit www.justsicily.co.uk


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Friday 16 February 2018

Just Sicily Favourites!


All the staff at Just Sicily have visited Sicily, some many times for both educational visits and for their own holidays.

Our small team of experienced staff pride themselves on in-depth knowledge of the island and our principal concern is the success of your holiday.  We would be delighted to extend our personal recommendations to you.

We recently asked all our staff to name their favourite accommodation in Sicily and here are the results:

This lovely family run hotel and residence is located in Marina di Ragusa in south east Sicily and offers modern, flexible accommodation ideal for couples or families looking to explore this area of the island.
Prices from £462 pw

Built into the cliffs and overlooking the picturesque Bay of Sirens in Taormina Mare, all the elegant guest rooms, restaurant and pool terraces enjoy wonderful sea views. 
Prices from £980 pppw

This 18th century farm has been transformed into a boutique hotel offering stylish guest rooms, excellent restaurant and lovely pool in a tranquil setting between Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.
Prices from £504 pppw

Widely considered to be one of Sicily’s most luxurious resorts, the hotel stands in a truly idyllic park-like setting adjacent to the historic Greek Theatre in Taormina with stunning views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna.
POA

Recreated from an old 19th century farm and situated in the beautiful Sicilian countryside 7km from Syracuse with contemporary accommodation, lovely pool, restaurant and a small wellness area.
Prices from £507 pppw

Standing beside its own exclusive beach in Taormina Mare, Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea enjoys a truly idyllic setting with stunning views of one of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean.
POA
One of only a handful of hotels able to boast a central seafront position in Ortigiam on the south east coast of the island, this restored 19th century building is an ideal place to engage with the diverse history and culture of Sicily.
Prices from £658 pppw

Originally designed in 1908 by architect Robert Charles Ashbee, this prestigious English villa has been recreated as an elegant hotel in a beautiful park-like setting with wonderful sea views, close to the centre of Taormina.
Prices from £1,230 pppw

Situated in the heart of south west 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 14 guest rooms, restaurant and bar, pool, cooking classes and wine tours.
Prices from £606 pppw

This rustic-chic country house hotel is situated in a 60 acre estate between the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, it has breath taking views of the mountain and coast, organic restaurant and pool, surrounded by olive groves, citrus trees and vineyards. 
Prices from £536 pppw

For our personal recommendations call us on 01202 489040 or for more information and to book online visit www.justsicily.co.uk

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Friday 19 January 2018

New flights from Luton and Liverpool to Palermo for 2018!



New Flight Routes to Palermo!
easyJet.com have announced new routes 
from the UK to Palermo in Sicily:
Luton to Palermo  from 27/03/18 until 27/10/18
Liverpool to Palermo from 28/07/18 until 27/10/18

For accommodation please visit:

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Verdura Resort - Just Sicily Early Booking Offers!



Verdura Resort

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 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.

Early Booking Offer
Book 120 days or more before arrival and receive a 10% Discount on the accommodation price - saving up to £304 per person!(Saving based on 2 sharing Deluxe Room with B&B. Exclusion dates apply.)

Long Stay Offer
Book to stay for a minimum of 4 to 7 nights and receive between a 10-15% Discount on the accommodation price - saving up to £279 per person! (Saving based on 2 sharing Deluxe Room with B&B. Exclusion dates apply.)


Prices from
For Deluxe Room sleeping up to 3 (Double Room with En Suite Bathroom & Balcony with Sea Views):
7 nights in March from £2,047.50 B&B; £2,985.50 HB; £3,497.50 FB
Easter (7 nights from 29th March) from £2,898.50 B&B; £3,958.50 HB; £4,409.50 FB
May half term 7 nights from £2,838.50 B&B; £3,947.50 HB; £4,373.50 FB
7 nights in June from £2,838.50 B&B; £4,502.00 HB; £5,141.00 FB
7 nights in July from £4,145.50 B&B; £6,064.00 HB; £6,832.00 FB
7 nights in August from £4,523.50 B&B; £6,551.50 HB; £7,429.00 FB
7 nights in September from £2,838.50 B&B; £4,502.00 HB; £5,141.00 FB

Huw's View "The spectacular Verdura Resort was purpose built in 2009 by Rocco Forte Hotels™ to create an unique hotel with state of the art Spa and 3 superb golf courses in an oasis on the south coast of Sicily, open all year round thanks to the mild climate.  After visiting the resort, I can highly recommend it for both couples and families looking for first class accommodation with an array of activities, along with superb dining options".


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Friday 12 January 2018

What's New for 2018...

For 2018 Just Sicily are delighted to have added 7 new properties to their Holiday Collection to offer customers even more choice throughout the island.

Request a Brochure 
Our new 2018 Holiday Collection will be hot off the press soon! Click here to order your copy of our 2018 Brochure, packed full of inspiration for your next holiday.


New Accommodation...

Mon Repos Avenir Apartments 
Superbly location halfway between the cosmopolitan town of Taormina and the picturesque beaches at Taormina Mare, the modern Mon Repos Avenir apartments have a shared pool and sea glimpses of Isola Bella.
Prices from £994 per apartment!

Voi Arenella Resort  
The Arenella is a large Italian beach resort located 12km from Syracuse in south east Sicily and set in over 60 hectares of parkland with 2 pools, lovely beach, watersports and activities for all the family.
Book before the 31st March 2018 and receive a 15% Discount on the accommodation price - Saving up to £138.00 per person! 

Voi Grand Hotel Mazzaro Sea Palace 
Situated on the beach at Taormina Mare the Mazzaro Sea Palace overlooks the beautiful Bay of Mazzarò, with a wonderful seafront pool, bar and restaurant terrace and most guest rooms enjoy picturesque sea views.
Book before the 30th April 2018 and receive a 15% Discount on the accommodation price - Saving up to £283.00 per person! 

Luxury Complex at Grand Hotel Minareto 
The hotel’s new Luxury Complex has 4 independent Villas, each with private garden and jacuzzi pool and a central shared swimming pool with sunbeds and parasols exclusively for villa guests.
Book before the 31st March 2018 and receive a 10% Discount on the accommodation price - Saving up to £243.00 per room! 

Hotel Villa Ducale 
Situated high above the cosmopolitan town of Taormina, Hotel Villa Ducale is a small, charming boutique hotel boasting panoramic views over the terracotta rooftops towards the Mediterranean sea and Mount Etna.
Prices for 7 nights from £597pp!

Baglio La Porta  
Baglio La Porta is a small boutique style hotel set in a secluded hillside position with wonderful views over the Tyrrhenian Sea, just 8km from the town and wonderful beach of San Vito Lo Capo.
Prices for 7 nights from £483pp!

Intervallo Guest House 
With an enviable location on ‘Via Scale’ connecting Ragusa Superiore and Ragusa Ibla, Intervallo Guest House has just 5 rooms and a panoramic terrace to enjoy the amazing views over the towns beautiful Baroque buildings
Prices for 7 nights from £326pp!

For more information visit www.justsicily.co.uk or for personal recommendations call our specialist reservations team on 01202 489040.

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Monday 8 January 2018

Family Sicily

Along with fantastic food, scenery and culture the Italians are renowned for their love of children and families travelling to Sicily will always receive a warm welcome. Family Holidays>

Just Sicily 01202 489040 www.justsicily.co.uk can help you choose the right accommodation to suit your requirements for your all-important family holiday. Our staff have visited all our properties and can therefore personally recommend the most suitable resort to meet your needs.

Book Now to make the most of our fantastic Early Booking Offers and to get your first choice of accommodation!

Located on the south coast of Sicily, Verdura Resort is an exclusive Rocco Forte Hotel with first class facilities including children’s clubs, 4 restaurants, infinity pool, 3 golf courses, tennis courts and a world-class spa.
Prices from £1,493 pppw
Save up 25% Discount on selected dates.

Situated on the seafront in Giardini Naxos, Naxos Beach is set in Mediterranean gardens with a range of facilities including 4 pools, 2 tennis courts, 5 restaurants, children’s clubs, activities and entertainment for all the family.
Prices from £445 pppw
25% Discount – Book before 28thFebruary

This large Italian beach resort is located on the south east coast of Sicily with modern accommodation, 2 pools, 3 restaurants, lovely beach with watersports and activities for all the family.
Prices from £420 pppw
15% Discount – Book before 31st March

Overlooking the picturesque Bay of Sirens in Taormina Mare, the Atlantis Bay boasts a truly unique position descending down to the sea, with all rooms, restaurant and pool terraces enjoying wonderful sea views. 
Prices from £980 pppw
15% Discount – Book before 30thApril

Situated on the beach in Taormina Mare, overlooking the beautiful Bay of Mazzarò, Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace boasts a wonderful seafront pool, bar and restaurant terrace with picturesque sea views.
Prices from £980 pppw
15% Discount – Book before 30thApril

This lovely family run hotel and residence is located in Marina di Ragusa in south east Sicily and offers modern, flexible accommodation ideal for couples or families looking to explore this area of the island.
Prices from £462 pw

Situated in the seaside town of San Vito Lo Capo on the north west tip of Sicily, Villaggio Cala Mancina offers a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom self catering apartments close to the town and stunning long white sandy beach.
Prices from £359 pw

Sitting on a promontory in the Plemmirio Marine Nature Reserve facing Syracuse and the island of Ortigia, Grand Hotel Minareto is a 5 star resort style hotel with an enviable position surrounded by crystal-clear sea.
Prices from £622 pppw
10% Discount – Book before 31st March

Just 7km from the Valley of the Temples on the south coast of Sicily, Baia di Ulisse is a charming hotel suitable for both couples and families with pool, 2 restaurants and a spa, situated on the beach and close to the town of San Leone.
Prices from £312 pppw

Situated directly above the stunning Scala dei Turchi Beach, known for its pure white marl cliffs, this modern hotel has a lovely pool, bar and restaurant enjoying wonderful sea views and is well located to explore the south coast of Sicily.
Prices from £378 pppw

20% Discount – Book before 31st January

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Wednesday 3 January 2018

Book NOW for Great Early Booking Offers with Just Sicily!

Just Sicily www.justsicily.co.uk  have some very tempting 2018 Early Booking Offers with Savings of up to 20% plus Free Night offers!

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Sicily is an island of contrasts with a distinctive history and culture, wonderful food and wine and a stunning coastline with Mount Etna above. Just a 3 hour flight from the UK, Sicily has so much to offer visitors all the year round whether you wish to relax or sightsee, whatever the weather, Sicily has it all: www.justsicily.co.uk/pages/sicily/

Book online or call us on 01202 489040 for personal recommendations and to guide you to your perfect holiday!