All Think Sicily clients receive a free copy of A Portrait of Sicily, as part of our client support services.
The 192-page guide, which is written, produced and published entirely by Think Sicily, is yet another example of our commitment to providing our clients with in-depth information about how to get the best out of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean.
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“A Portrait of Sicily is a testament not only to our passion and love of Sicily but also to the level of service we offer our clients” says, Huw Beaugié, Managing Director and co-founder of Think Sicily.
A Portrait of Sicily is no ordinary guide, but rather a literary and photographic “aperitif” whose aim is to whet readers’ appetites, give them a taste of what Sicily has to offer and help them choose when it’s time to order!
The book tries to evoke the atmosphere of the places described, to give a sense to Sicily’s tumultuous history and to provide an insight into the island’s complex cultural identity.
A Portrait of Sicily includes the following chapters:
- All things Sicilian - the defining aspects of "Sicilianity"
- History - a series of succinct historical essays
- Geography - an overview of the island's geographical make-up
- Cities and towns - a colourful survey of Sicily's main metropoli
- Areas of outstanding natural beauty - nature reserves et al.
- Islands and archipelagos - shimmering pearls in a sea of blue
- Archaeological sites - Sicily's extraordinary heritage
- Culture and traditions - a glance at what makes the island tick
- Food and wine - a taste of the island's gastronomic delights
- A restaurant guide - the best restaurants, trattorie and bars
A Portrait of Sicily also includes invaluable “Good Thinking” tips and advice, while maps of the major towns make finding your way around so much easier.
A Portrait of Sicily was originally published in April 2008 to mark Think Sicily’s 5th anniversary as the leader in the field of quality villa rentals in Sicily. The 2nd edition came out in March 2010. We continue to set the pace, constantly raising standards in all aspects of our business and A Portrait of Sicily perfectly encapsulates this pursuit of excellence.
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