As one summer comes to an end, so we start thinking about the next and for those of you whose ideal holiday is spending time with your extended family or with a large group of friends in a villa, then you’ll be sure to find a Think Sicily property that is perfect for you. Indeed, thinkSicily has 19 properties with      five or more bedrooms, including individual villas, wineries and retreats that can be block booked (an excellent solution for large groups) and separate houses on the same property. A word of caution, however.... demand for these properties is great and it is advisable to book well in advance. As they say in Italian “Chi dorme non piglia pesci” (He who sleeps catches no fish).......

On its southern side, Palermo is enlcosed by a ring of mountains which give way to the dramatic Valle dello Jato. It is here that the Sicilian hinterland starts which but it is also a gateway to one of the most important wine-producing areas in Sicily. Near the town of Camporeale, nestling in the rolling hills, is the Sallier de la Tour "cantina" otherwise known as Masseria Pernice. The vineyard produces 4 different wines, one of which, the Syrah, is to be our wine of the month.

Lillì Estate .... a paradise for families with active children

Two families with children hoping to spend a holiday together could not wish for anything more than Lillì Estate, this month’s featured property. Situated just 5 minutes’ drive from Mondello, Palermo’s summer seaside resort, Lillì Estate is a haven of peace and tranquillity, a self-contained refuge for families with children.
The two houses that make up Lillì Estate each sleep 6 and are well furnished, stylish and fully equipped with all possible creature comforts.  Shared outside areas include a large patio between the two houses, ideal for outside dining, an extensive lawned garden where children can play to their hearts’ content in total safety, and a wonderful fenced pool with shallow end.