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Badia and pool Badia, June 2009

The owners and the caretaker were absolutely wonderful with us and the property was stunning... We absolutely loved the island and its people, and the food was delicious! 

Eva Nicotra, London, UK

 

 

 

 

Giara Terrace Giara, March 2009

The best rental we have ever had in Europe. The owner was outstanding and Ornella (thinkSicily's Local Manager for east Sicily) also very helpful and kind ...Your organization is excellent. We experienced an unexpected delay with Alitalia. A single call to Ornella relieved the pressure on us re our very late arrival in Letojanni...

Dr. Campbell, Victoria, Australia

 

Pergola view La Pergola, March 2009

Sicily far exceeded my expectations! The wonderful panoramic views of the sea and volcano, the great historic sites and the amazing food and people... The villa views were fantastic... Ornella was very attentive and concerned that we have a wonderful time, and we did... great staff. THANKS!

Kathy Skadsberg, Minneapolis, USA

 

Borgo degli Aranci  Borgo degli Aranci, New Year 2008

Our New Year's holidays were magnificent... We were in perfect relations with hosts and they gave us proper advices RE visits etc...Your company did an excellent job guiding us to the best solutions.

 

Cecilia villa with pool in Sicily | thinkSicily  Cecilia, October 2008

Cecilia was a delightful villa. I was very much attracted by its style but it was a very good surprise to see it was also a villa with lovely traditionnal features as well... Very nice also to be welcomed with some cold meat, cheese and biscuits to nibble on... The children loved the place. lots of hiding places, enough space at the back for ball games, slides etc...
Cecilia is really an excellent place.

 

Olivastro  L'Olivastro, October 2008

Amazing, the photos do not do it justice. The chance to swim in the sea in every day was a real plus point. We booked L'Olivastro for the first week of our honeymoon at very short notice. We were thrilled with everything and did not want to leave. Perfect!

 

The comprehensive Think Sicily travel pack | thinkSicily  A Portrait of Sicily, October 2008

Virzi was lovely, the facilities were good enough and we had a great time. The food and wine were fantastic... I thought the information provided was fantastic. We needed no other guide and had some wonderful day trips based on your advice. Thank you!

 

La Fenice  La Fenice, October 2008

We had the most  wonderful holiday.  La Fenice was in the most beautiful spot and was very child friendly!  The children even managed to swim off the bathing platform... The weather  was perfect and the sea was so warm, we could not have had a more perfect family holiday.  We all want to return next year!

 

Pizzo Castellaro, villa with pool in Sicily | thinkSicily  Pizzo Castellaro, October 2008

Just a short note to let you know that we had a lovely week's holiday at Villa Pizzo Castellaro. We wish we could have stayed another week. The villa is great - nice and cosy - and the location is perfect and the views magnificent. You could never get tired of them.

 

Funcia view  Funcia, September 2008

We loved Funcia, and the Scopello area. The Scopello Tonnara was spectacular, and so was Lo Zingaro.  We would also recommend Segesta, and Erice.  They are a MUST SEE places, and easy to get to from Funcia... Thank you for everything.  My wife and friends loved our experience at Funcia, and Think Sicily is the site I'm telling everyone about.  Hope to 'see' you all again someday.

 

Villa Favola  Villa Favola, September 2008

Best villa holiday we have ever had. Roger at the villa was invaluable and a joy to have around. It was fantastic to have him there and take away the drudgery of laying out and clearing up after meals. Nothing was too much trouble for him.

 

Villa San Tommaso  Villa San Tommaso, September 2008

Upon arrival we fell in love with the villa and were quite overwhelmed with how beautiful it is... The decor is impressive yet comfortable and you instantly feel at home. I don't think words can be found to how great the swimming pool is - a huge asset to an already excellent villa... We had a magical two weeks in Sicily and I think the experience has now spoilt us and any hotel will pale in comparison!

 

La Mora  La Mora, September 2008

We all loved the property, loved the house lay-out, the pool and the fantastic view the house provided. The situation was just what was wanted. We were sad to leave the property as the week seemed to pass so quickly - it's somewhere I'd like to come again in the future. The information pack including directions covered everything (and more) that I'd have liked to know... the service, property, and excellent approach of Think Sicily made La Mora a good choice. I'll be rebooking with you again in the future.

 

Poggio Pigio, villa in Sicily with pool | thinkSicily  Poggio Pigio, September 2008

A lovely peaceful holiday in a wonderful location in terms of views and comfort. The villa was exceptional and was a joy to live in. Owners were great and very helpful. Thank you for all your help!

 

 

 

 

Le Palme Pool Le Palme, September 2008

The villa was a delight and the owners charming, helpful and spoke good English. We were made to feel like guests rather than just there on a holiday let... The villa rerpesented real value for money and was a delight. The position, the views, the pool and Caltagirone itself were faultless... No complaints at all. For all of it was a first visit to Sicily and we were not disappointed. We would certainly go again.

 

Giara Terrace Giara, August 2008

The apartment was amazing. We asked Angela for tea and she got us Fortnum and Masons! In essence the whole thing surpassed our expectations throughout. Many thanks!

 

Pergola view La Pergola, August 2008

I had a fantastic holiday in La Pergola.... beautiful view from the villa and close to the beach, its very convenient, thank you very much for everthing.

 

Ballata Pool Ballata, August 2008

Simply stunning setting for a delightful villa. Would recommend it without a second's hesitation.

 

Al Jafar, villa in Trapani, Sicily | thinkSicily Al Jafar, August 2008

 

Really super property. Housekeepers were great.

 

Cinnamon Cinnamon, July 2008

We loved our stay. The house was exactly what we wanted. Having rented alot of properties I am always a little uneasy about hidden information but your people were totally open and trueful about the house and location. We loved the feeling of total tranquility and the wonderful sea views. The beach was unbelivable, totally deserted most days (about 15 people for a kilometer) Sundays a few more people but never crowded. Sea safe for young children and only max 5 min walk from the house. We will be back and I have already recommend you to family and friends.

 

Masseria Cacchiamo Masseria Cacchiamo, July 2008

The house is exceptional and very interesting, the owner has done an amazing job restoring and the taste in details was exceptional.

 

Terre di Vendicari Terre di Vendicari, July 2008

A fabulous retreat for the first 4 days of our honeymoon - thanks so much to you and all the staff for making it so memorable. Think Sicily is a great find and a fabulous company to book with. Can't wait to travel with you again Thanks for everything Think Sicily and Terre di Vendicari

 

Villa Saracena Villa Saracena, July 2008

The villa is excellent, the view unbeatable!

 

Soprana View La Soprana, July 2008

The property was fantastic - clean, big and bright with views to die for.. couldn't have wished for more. The area was beautiful with really friendly locals and some great places to eat and drink. Just wish we'd had some more time to look around the local towns.

 

Principato, villa with pool in Sicily for rent | thinkSicily Principato, July 2008

The people who took care of the house were very nice and at the restaurant where we ate. I would recommend this house to anyone. We thought the house was centrally located for our needs. It was private and the drive to the cities we wanted to go to was not that far.

 

Donalegge Donalegge, July 2008

thinkSicily offered Superb service! Felt like a valued individual rather than just one more paying customer. Donalegge has a few less than glowing reviews on the web. For the life of me I cannot work out why. It was fantastic! It is clean and welcoming, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the views are breathtaking, the pool lovely and the food was terrific!

 

Villa San Filippo Villa San Filippo, July 2008

The house owner made a significant contribution to our holiday. She was helpful in every aspect of our stay. Her cooking is of the highest standard, and we believe it should come highly recommended with the villa. It would be a shame to go to Villa San Filippo without trying her culinary skills. The overall maintenance and cleaning were also excellent.

 

Badia and pool Badia, July 2008

Surely one of the most stunning villas,in terms of location and housing, in the world! Owners were so kind and generous too. Roll on next year!

 

Aphrodite, rental villa with pool on Panarea, Sicily | thinkSicily Aphrodite, July 2008

Lovely villa and the roof terrace is out of this world.

 

Buzza Alta Buzza Alta, July 2008

The villa is very nicely furnished and equipped. All fittings and gadgets are of a high standard. We had a great time at the villa. Superb view of the sea...You are doing a great job. Please keep it up. We had a great holiday and hope to use your services again.

 

Virzi Virzi', July 2008

We were looked after incredibly well - the staff spoke perfect English, were very friendly and cooked great food. The rooms were incredibly comfortable and the wine from the vineyard was brilliant (and cheap). We loved staying at virzi and would recommend to people as the staff did whatever they could to make our stay as enjoyable as possible (were happy to leave us in dining room until early hours of morning and help ourselves to wine). Also when our plane delayed and we didnt arrive at virzi until midnight they still had huge dinner waiting and made sure we had everything we needed!

 

Ballata Pool Ballata, June 2008

I have never arrived at a desination and thought it was better than the brochure/internet until now!! The villa was perfect and laid out so comfortably that you felt at home and that you could use all the facilities. PERFECT!! I cannot praise the service we received from the company enough... well worth every penny, we had the most special honeymoon and the villa should be advertised as being a perfect place for one.

 

Borghetto Il Borghetto, June 2008

Everyone just absolutuly loved being there so much so that one of our guest is considering a Wedding there in "2010". The town of Cefalu was one of the prettiest of all the towns along the Northern coast. Think Sicily did a great job of very through directions from the airport, as well as sights to see, store hours etc. You really made it easy. I am sure you will be hearing from many personal friends in the future to use your Company. I have been bragging all over New York about your services. Thank you again for making it sooooo easy!

 

Zeffiro Zeffiro, June 2008

Great location, great hospitality, great house. Nothing but superlatives for Zeffiro. Would love to return.

 

Il Gabbiano, villa on the sea in Cefalu, Sicily | thinkSicily Il Gabbiano, June 2008

Stunning villa with 100% comfort. Absolutely faultless.

 

Lilli Lilli, June 2008

The villa was marvelously comfortable. My husband and I have traveled and rented villas all over Italy; this one gets my pick for the one that was most comfortable. I would love to reproduce it another location.

 

Egesta Egesta, June 2008

The position, pool and garden were outstanding. The owners were both charming and welcoming and we had some very enternaining conversations with them.

 

Hera Hera, June 2008

The owner was a fantastic and concientious host and the cook and cleaner were brilliant. They all made us very welcome and we enjoyed their food, hospitality and help with the baby during mealtimes.

 

Badia and pool Badia, April 2008

The property is lovely and the owner and staff were gracious and very helpful. We were really pleased with the service received from Think Sicily and from the Badia folks.

 

Rocca Ognibene, villa with pool near Palermo in Sicily | thinkSicily Rocca Ognibene, June 2008

The house was realy perfect for two families. Everything needed was there.

 

Respiro Respiro, June 2008

The owner should be congratulated on his build quality. Garden and pool excellent.

 

Conca d'Oro Conca d'Oro, June 2008

The web comments about the view of Palermo, don't do it justice. It is in quite a spectacular position above the city.

 

Cinnamon Cinnamon, June 2008

Brilliant honeymoon, beautiful house in a stunning location. Both the owners and the gardener were very nice and hospitable, and Max gave us some good advice on day trips. Thank you!

 

Buzza Alta Buzza Alta, June 2008

The property exceeded our expectations. In particular it was very well equipped, spotlessly clean and had plenty of good quality household linens...The four of us agreed it was the best villa we had yet had and I look forward to choosing the next one. Thank you to you all at Think Sicily for a very professional approach.

 

Balu' Balu', June 2008

We truly had a great time. The house was wonderful.

 

June 2008

I don't normally tick the "excellent" box so much. Overall, Think Sicily is the best travel provider I have ever used, and our time in Sicily was unforgettable.

 

Villa Armerina Villa Armerina, May 2008

We had an absolutely splendid time at Villa Armerina. The owner was wonderful, available and so helpful and gracious. The staff were kind, welcoming, hard-working and a lot of fun. I would recommend this villa and your kind customer service to everyone I know.

 

Al Jafar, villa in Trapani, Sicily | thinkSicily Al Jafar, May 2008

Al Jafar is a superb property and the owners were very helpful and hospitable. The party that they arranged for us was fantastic and enjoyed by all. The staff were excellent.

 

Ai Mulini Ai Mulini, April 2008

We had a fabulous holiday and would consider going back. Enjoyed food, spectacular views from the villa and the people were lovely.

 

Il Ferrarolo Il Ferrarolo, April 2008

The house and location was superb. We loved the feel of the house and the surrounding grounds. We would definitely return in the future.... Settling ourselves into San Pietro for two weeks was a wonderful experience. We availed ourselves to all of the various indoor and outdoor spaces. We could come together at meals, but then there were lots of different spaces so that people could be on their own to relax or read a book. The kitchen was a joy to cook in and had every size cookware one could ever need. It was also charming to have Antonio deliver fresh oranges, lemons and lettuce to our back door.

 

Soprana View La Soprana, April 2008

La Soprana is beautiful... I found the additional information you provided, the pack containing the booklets and the roadmap,
invaluable.

 

Ballata Pool Ballata, April 2008

It was our honeymoon and it was lovely.

 

Badia and pool Badia, April 2008

Absolutely spectacular property with welcoming staff/owners. Could not have imagined a more Sicilian experience than Badia! Best vacation villa we have ever experienced (and we have had many!).
We hit the jackpot!

 

Masseria Maggiore Masseria Maggiore, March 2008

The service from think Sicily was excellent the information pack gave us everything we needed to know and the information guide on Siciliy was our guide book for the whole holiday. We had a great holiday and it felt like a great 'retreat'. Food was good and the staff were great.

 

Ornella Agati | thinkSicily meet the team, April 2008

Ornella, the Local Manager was fantastically helpful. The most useful local rep of many villa holidays.

 

House has a wonderful location. Sicily surpassed expectations. Wonderful variety of sites, very green island.

 

Mandranova Mandranova, March 2008

Mandranova is a fantastic place and a very nice family. The owner really made an impression on our children and they enjoyed the cooking class a lot.

 

Le Palme Pool Le Palme, March 2008

The villa was sparkling clean and very comfortable.

 

Tenuta Madonnina Tenuta Madonnina, March 2008

The setting was lovely and we had a beautiful view of Castiglione di Sicilia from our terrace. The accomodation itself was very comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped.

 

Balu' Balu', March 2008

Balu is alovely villa and perfect location for a family vacation, just as the website says.

 

La Fenice La Fenice, Chrismtas 2007

We were very happy with our luxury accommodation and with the service of your organisation from beginning to end. The information pack and instructions were professional and informative and the directions to the isolated property were first class. These proved to be very helpful at the end of a very tiring, long trip from New Zealand. Highly recommended.

 

La Pergola La Pergola, Christmas 2007

The owner greeted us with a beautiful Xmas hamper (as did Think Sicily - thank you!!). That made us feel very welcome, especially as it was so close to Xmas. La Pergola is a beautiful residence in a lovely location.

 

L'Olmo pool L'Olmo, New Year 2007

We couldn't have asked for anymore, the owners were spectacular as was the staff and facility..... Congratulations on a great company. Your group from London all the way to Sicily was professional and courteous and everyone went out of their way to be helpful. Melania in London and Andrea also in London worked diligently and efficiently to help us make a last-minute booking.

 

Palmento dei Castagni Il Palmento dei Castagni, Christmas 2007

We had a very memorable time in Il Palmento and would return in another season.

 

Baia dei Turchi Baia dei Turchi, November 2007

All of us completely enjoyed the villa

 

Staff Who we are, October 2007

thinkSicily is one of the most helpful, well-managed travel organizations I have ever dealt with. The staff was knowledgable and extremely easy to work with from booking to departure, and the property was exactly as described.

Masseria Pernice Masseria Pernice, October 2007

From the moment we stepped out of our car, we were made to feel welcome and at home. The owneris a most gracious host and the staff catered to our every whim. We really felt like "Lord and Lady of the manor"!! The most excellent wine we have had in a long time. The whole ambiance of the place was just lovely.

Il Ferrarrolo Il Ferrarolo, October 2007

We had a FABULOUS time at the villa. It was even better than we expected it to be. A once in a lifetime experience.

Masseria Maggiore Masseria Maggiore, October 2007

The owners of Masseria Maggiore were very welcoming. Service was excellent and nothing appeared to be too much trouble. The evening meals were outstanding and meant we did not need to go back out which made it very relaxing.

Manu' Manu', September 2007

We absolutely loved our week at Manu - the villa, views, sleeping accommodations were perfect for the four of us - we would go again.

Epicuro Epicuro, September 2007

The house was of a high quality and very comfortable. Great views and good value.

Conca d'Oro Conca d'Oro, September 2007

Wonderful location. English-speaking maid service very helpful. Rooms spacious.

Villa Armerina Villa Armerina, September 2007

We had a completely delightful time here - we found the property with no difficulties and both Elena and her husband and Egidio and Lina were very welcoming and helpful. We really enjoyed the different atmosphere of the "internal" Sicily.

Villa Saracena Villa Saracena, September 2007

We had an absolutely fabulous time. Everything was handled professionally and we felt like we received excellent value for the money we paid. It was a great trip with not a single problem.

Moscala Moscala, September 2007

The garden was absolutely stunning and we enjoyed every minute of our stay at this property. The children were enchanted, as were we, and we spent many relaxing hours enjoying it - we cannot speak highly enough of how beautiful it was. The house itself suited our needs perfectly.

Virzi Virzi, September 2007

What a lovely place! Virzi feels 'generous' - there's a trust in the people who stay, there's a warmth from everyone who works there. The accommodation is charming and just what we craved - somewhere that you wanted to come home to. The food was lovely.

Il Piliere Il Piliere, September 2007

Our week at Il Piliere was wonderful! The quiet and peaceful atmosphere in the Sicilian hills where the house is situated is unique!

Solanto Solanto, September 2007

The house was the best thing about our trip! Breakfast was a dream, the house, superb... Just fascinating! We really felt like part of the family! They invited us to stay for lunch on our last day!! That was the best lunch we had had in Sicily!

Villa Favola Villa Favola, September 2007

The staff at the villa were top class. It's the best holiday we have
had.

Villa San Tommaso Villa San Tommaso, August 2007

What a wonderful property. The staff could not have been more helpful.

Villa San Filippo Villa San Filippo, August 2007

The owners were very welcoming and helpful, it was most appreciated. the house really had the feeling of a home, which may not appeal to everyone, but which was perfect for us. Your information was excellent as well. Thanks for everything, it was most appreciated.

Il Piliere Il Piliere, August 2007

A beautiful stay and place. Fantastic setting and views and a quality villa. Excellent service.

Mandranova - Il Casello Mandranova - Il Casello, August 2007

We had an absolutely splendid holiday at Mandranova. The house (station) is more stunning and more spacious than your pictures suggest. Giuseppe and Silvia are wonderful hosts and did their utmost to ensure that we had a great holiday.

Masseria Cacchiamo Masseria Cacchiamo, August 2007

The house was fabulous - in fact even better than we'd expected....we absolutely loved the property and its simplicity and the people looking after it couldn't have done more for us. Please pass on our thanks to them.

Ai Mulini Ai Mulini, August 2007

The house was extremely comfortable and spacious. The setting is idyllic and pool certainly one of our best ever. Also an extremely welcome 'welcoming meal' had been prepared for us of cheeses and meats and drinks, which since we had been up since 4am with only airline snacks was fallen up with relish - a special thanks to our hosts for this. Ideal setting for walks in the mountains, exploring untouristy hill towns, and swimming in that great pool.

 

Borghetto Il-Borghetto, August 2007

The space of Il Borghetto is fantastic and it is certainly the best pool we have ever had at a villa. The individual properties are well equipped and certainly had everything we could need.

Le Palme Pool Le Palme, August 2007

Excellent. Charming owners.

Villa Favola Villa Favola, July 2007

Perfect villa - like being in a private hotel. The staff, Roger and Bray. were brilliant.

Ballata Pool Ballata, July 2007

We would be pleased if you could pass on our thanks and gratitude to the owners for a wonderful property that was well stocked with everything we needed for a 'home from home' holiday.

Il Piliere Il Piliere, July 2007

We had a fabulous week in this gorgeous part of Sicily. After a week by the pool, watching the sunset and sampling the local cuisine we were sad to leave! Hopefully we will return next summer.

Baia dei Turchi Pool Baia dei Turchi, July 2007

The property is of excellent quality. We loved the set-up, rooms, swimming pool and view.

La Corte La Corte, July 2007

The property had a wonderful setting, fabulous views, excellent location and was pleasantly laid out and spacious.

Giara Terrace Giara, July 2007

Giara was a joy to stay in, the owners are absolutely lovely people. We will never forget our stay, and hopefully will return next year!

Il Ferrarolo Il Ferrarolo, June 2007

This is a very special property and we felt privileged to be able to rent it.

Borghetto Il-Borghetto, June 2007

We loved this property! The pictures on the website do not fully convey its beauty and serenity. The terrace, the pool, the views, the antique furnishings, the wine cellar -- everything was perfect. In addition, the property manager was so helpful throughout our stay. We arranged for him to cook dinner for us one night, and he prepared a fantastic meal from start to finish.

 

Terre di Vendicari Terre di Vendicari, June 2007

This was really paradise - the only probelm was that it was so wonderful it was hard to leave it. Perfect heaven.

Casale Castelluzzo Casale Castelluzzo, June 2007

The family were wonderful. We appreciated getting a kitchen so well stocked, especially when arriving on Saturday evening with children.

Masseria Maggiore Masseria Maggiore, June 2007

I was overwhelmed with our accommodation and the owner was a gem. I enjoyed the best Italian food ever. We have every intention of returning to The Masseria Maggiore. I would like to wish the owners my very best regards and much luck for their future.

Really wonderful service -everything was better than the pictures!!All eight of us loved it! The pool is wonderful.We came to relize that the idea of renting a villa in San Alfio is a new thing. Even our driver thought we were going to the middle of nowhere--but when the gates opened and he toured the villa with us, he couldn't believe it was such a treasure. The close proximity to Etna is wonderful. Having a cook for two nights was just right--after that you really start touring and are more out for meals. Jessica in London did a great job of putting up with all my questions. Believe me, Gaetano designed and carried out the transformation from winery to villa -- there was always something new and fascinating to look at. Highly recommended. We'll probably be back.

 

Ballata Pool Ballata, June 2007

The property was wonderful, your web site does not do it full justice.

Villa Favola Villa Favola, June 2007

Our stay at Villa Favola was beautiful...The staff were so kind and helpful and the house had all the amenities we were looking for! Perfect location, excellent view and the pool was fantastic! The Villa was kept very well and clean at all times!

Borgo degli Aranci Borgo Degli Aranci, May 2007

We had a great time. The villa is perfect for large groups as it allows people to escape and come together as the mood and occasion takes them. It is also very convenient for the local sites.

Conca d'Oro Conca d'Oro, May 2007

We enjoyed the freedom to feel as if we were the owners, rather than renters. Couldn't be nicer.

L'Olmo pool L'Olmo, May 2007

Wow! What a fabulous place to stay! The owner is exceptionally hospitable and CHARMING! She treats her like best friends. Fantastic location and facilities. House cook and house boy are very helpful. All the rooms and lounges are wondergully appointed and gorgeous! Fantastic food and wine again...with appetizer and 3 courses meal and plenty of wine served in stunning surroundings.

 

Mandranova Mandranova, May 2007

The owner's grub is fabulous! Very nice authentic Sicilian home cooking! Communal dining was fun and highly recommended. I particularly love their wine selections, and breakfast pistachio paste! Boat trip is also recommended.

Villa Saracena Villa Saracena, May 2007

The staff are absolutely superb and could not have looked after us better. You seriously undersold their contribution to making Villa Saracena such a wonderful place to spend a holiday.

 

Outstanding in every respect - quite beyond expectations. Please pass on to the owner our very sincere thanks for their welcome and excellent attention to every detail. They provided us with food, wine, lemons etc which we very much appreciated as we were tired and could not face going out the night we arrived. They had anticipated that! They even arranged for someone to help us up the stairs with our heavy bags when we arrived and again when we left. The house was beautifully appointed with lovely furnishings, bed linens etc and sparkling clean. Just a joy to be in and we were very sad to leave it. We would strongly recommend it to anyone.

 

Terre di Vendicari Terre di Vendicari, May 2007

A lovely start to our honeymoon. A beautiful property and fantastic food..........Absolutely beautiful property. Staff was very helpful, available, and friendly. Property extremely clean. All parties were extremely pleased. Do not hesitate to recommend this property to other customers. A wonderful find.

 

Donalegge Donalegge, April 2007

The owners were charming and hospitable. The restoration of the farm buildings is exquisite and has been done sensitively and stylishly. The rooms are very comfortable.

 

Pergola view La Pergola, April 2007

A very special house at a very special place in Sicly.

 

April 2007

We spent 5 weeks in Italy.... we dealed with few other agencies and Think Sicily was the best organized and the one who gave us a lot of information on the area visited.

 

Didyme Didyme, April 2007

We both fell in love with Salina. The experience of the nature beauty was priceless. The quality of the villa and lifestyle of Salina was ideal for us.

 

Villa Armerina Villa Armerina, April 2007

This property is in a wonderful location and is very spacious . We loved it. The manager and his wife were very pleasant and happy to do anything for us.

 

Villa Favola Villa Favola, April 2007

Villa Favola was like heaven on earth. You will never want to leave. Can't wait to go back!

 

Pergola view La Pergola, April 2007

Fantastic holidays. Enjoyed Catania the town, Letojanni beach for children, Enna for cultural aspects, Pedrano for deeper Sicily.Met only nice people, sometimes surrealistic!

 

Casale Castelluzzo Casale Castelluzzo, April 2007

We arrived very late on Easter Sunday, and the owners had laid out a lovely meal, and enough food for the next day or two. They had even left some easter treats for our children. This was much appreciated. Casale Castelluzzo is a charming and characterful old house full of lovely antiques.

 

L'Olmo pool L'Olmo, April 2007

Perfect for our needs! A lovely, high quality stay.

 

Giara terrace Giara, April 2007

One thing our group appreciated was that our expectations that had been set by what we saw on the website were entirely satisfied with the actual apartment - which was as lovely as the pictures.

 

Villa San Tommaso Villa San Tommaso, March 2007

The property was as good as anywhere we have ever stayed. The staff and cook were very helpful. Your attention to your clients needs and requests is both outstanding and noticeable. We got more attention from Huw and especially Laura than we had any right to expect. Best regards and many thanks to them both.

 

La Mora La Mora, March 2007

Lovely, pretty, rural house, with fabulous views.

 

Terre di Vendicari Terre di Vendicari, March 2007

The staff were very friendly and very accommodating. It was an excellent experience, lovely food and wine and beautiful surroundings and we had the place to ourselves ! I would have no hesitation recommending Terre di Vendicari to friends and family. It is an amazing place to stay and we had a very warm welcome. Lovely ! We will definitely go back.

 

La Case del Biviere Le Case del Biviere, January 2007

This place was so serene and so beautiful...a truly hidden gem! This was the easiest and most comforting booking I have ever made for any vacation. Everyone at the office (Laura!) was so helpful...there was nothing I ever had to ask. Every answer to every question was always presented before I had the chance to ask!

 

Conca d'Oro Conca d'Oro, January 2007

I definitely didn't want to miss the opportunity to commend Think Sicily in general and Max in particular.

 

Pergola view La Pergola, January 2007

The house is beautifully and conveniently located, as advertised.

 

Lovely property in a beautiful location.

 

I Ciclopi I Ciclopi, December 2006

Apartment with terrace and view was excellent.

 

La Corte La Corte, November 2006

Planning of our trip to Sicily couldn't have been easier! All was delightful.

 

Il Ciliegio Il Ciliegio, November 2006

Owners were lovely - after (our) drive from the airport , our spirits were hugely lifted by the welcome, and especially the delicious food ready for us when we arrived.

 

Donalegge Donalegge, November 2006

Really great, very peaceful. And I got to taste freshly pressed olive oil.

 

Mandranova Mandranova, October 2006

The clients loved the property, especially the olive harvest that was in progress. Eating outside was a highlight, all the clients loved their rooms.

 

Giara terrace Giara, October 2006

The property was pristine and beautifully furnished, but at the same time wonderfully hospitable: within a day of arriving it was "home". The owners could not have been more welcoming and generous.

 

Gli Ulivi Gli Ulivi, Oct. 2006

Gli Ulivi was beyond our expectations! The villa is superb! The outdoor setting is exquisite-the perimeter ground lights and the pool lights make eating dinner at poolside a most unforgettable experience!!! The view of the coastline toward the west from the kitchen window is breathtaking. The view of the beaches at Capo d'Orlando provides a truly stimulating and refreshing sight to wake up to each morning.

 

Owners were delightful (and the) property was spectacular.

 

Lisetta view Lisetta, October 2006

The villa was well appointed and comfortable-- good beds and linens, spacious, good bathrooms and plumbing, etc. Setting is wonderful!

 

Masseria Pernice Masseria Pernice, September 2006

Wonderful food and very interesting place to stay. We were made to feel very welcome.

 

Giara terrace Giara, September 2006

It was great to be met with a bottle of wine and some antipasti ! The appartement was extremely comfortable and it was kind of (the owner) to ring us during our stay to see how we were enjoying it.

 

Conca d'Oro Conca d'Oro, September 2006

(The owner) is an extrordinary person full of life and made you feel at home....and her cooking???..one of the most memorable meals of the entire trip.

 

Epicuro Epicuro, September 2006

I'm so pleased. we had a fantastic 8 days on Levanzo.

 

Villa Armerina Villa Armerina, September 2006

The garden/grounds at the villa were particularly well looked after and lovely to be in. The house itself was fantastic. Overall, we were very impressed with the administration in London and with the villa.

 

Addaura Addaura, September 2006

Wonderful villa, owner very pleasant.

 

Staff up Etna Who we are, September 2006

Think Sicily were absolutely fantastic. Renata was marvellous, a true star; nothing was too much trouble for her from our first contact and she is a credit to your company. Laura also was extremely helpful. We will definitely book again with your company and recommend you to others!

 

Mandranova Farm Mandranova, September 2006

(The owners) were absolutely lovely, and their farmhouse absolutely charming and food to die for (esp. the olive oil!), we loved it.

 

La Fenice La Fenice, September 2006

We loved the house and its contents. It was a marvellous place and brilliantly equipped.

 

La Rocca La Rocca, September 2006

Another wonderful property ..... very nicely equipped and maintained and fantastic position.

 

Virzi Virzi, September 2006

We would like to thank the owner and his staff for their kindness and helpfullness. Our stay in Virzi was magic.

 

Masseria Cacchiamo Masseria Cacchiamo, September 2006

Everything great. Everyone helpful - can't think of anything to improve. Masseria Cacchiamo seems a fascinating place.

 

Soprana View La Soprana, September 2006

An absolutely excellent property in a unique location. We were very happy with our choice.

 

Solanto Solanto, September 2006

The villa is lovely, the location superb. The welcome from the caretaker, Giorgio, and from the owner's Mama and Papa made us feel special.

 

I Ciclopi I Ciclopi, September 2006

The villa is well located and the view is just great.

 

We had great fun making our own fresh pizzas using the pizza oven, trying to retrieve the finished article was a nightmare: maybe instuction into the mysteries of pizza ovens should be included!! Great villa ,and loved Scopello and Castlenemmare, a great part of a rugged and unspoilt part of Sicily.

 

Il Ferrarolo Il Ferrarolo, September 2006

Wonderful villa, more space than it said in the brochure, ideal for a large group of friends. Just perfect.

 

Balu' Balu', September 2006

The pool was so clean and beautiful and still warm enough for us to enjoy. Plenty of lounge chairs, all in good condition. The sea was also a comfortable temperature. Lovely breezes at night. Loved all of the olive and fruit trees on the property. Comfortable beds and nice quality sheets.

 

Villa Farli Villa Farli, September 2006

The house was lovely, the staff took excellent care of us and we had a great time with our family and friends. Overall, it was a great holiday.

 

Ballata pool Ballata, August 2006

We loved it!

 

Villa Farli Villa Farli, August 2006

We stayed at Villa Farli last autumn and it was the most glorious house we have ever rented - the owners and the couple who looked after us were wonderful they made us welcome from the moment we arrived and never intruded.

 

Pergola view La Pergola, August 2006

The appartment was great and lived up to our expectations. The couple who let us into the appartment were gorgeous and very helpful.

 

Gli Ulivi Gli Ulivi, August 2006

The owner was lovely and very helpful, lovely family orientated property. Loved all the photos and the families history. Please can we come again?

 

Borghetto Il Borghetto, August 2006

Met by 3 generations of family and made feel very welcome. Meal on arrival a very nice touch!

 

Villa Favola Villa Favola, August 2006

Excellent in all respects - thank you!

 

Lilli Lilli Estate, August 2006

Surroundings of Villa are excellent for a relaxing holiday. The pool area was fantastic and the whole family enjoyed it.

 

Borghetto Il Borghetto, August 2006

We had a wonderful week at Il Borghetto, which was perfect for our needs. The owner's son was charming and helpful and we loved the place. We would certainly recommend it and your agency to other travellers. Thank you to all.

 

Palazzo Federico Palazzo Federico, August 2006

What an experience! We will treasure it forever. The count and countess were so welcoming. We loved every minute of the stay.

 

Villa Favola Villa Favola, July 2006

The house itself and grounds are very lovely; comfortable and well-maintened. The housekeeper was a fantastic help as well as an excellent cleaner and very nice person.

 

Solanto Solanto, July 2006

The quality of the property was exactly as per the brochure. The owners went out of their way to makeus feel at home and cooked 2 lunches for us-including wine. We were made to feel very much part of the family.

 

Conca d'Oro Conca d'Oro, July 2006

Had a great holiday. Thanks to your staff and the owner for making our stay at Conca d'Oro a memorable one!

 

Addaura Addaura, July 2006

Views from Addaura are priceless. Large pool was awesome.

 

Mandranova farm July 2006

We had a wonderful stay at Mandranova. Would recommend this place to anybody. Atmosphere is very relaxed, still their organization is perfect!!

 

Giara GiaraJuly 2006

A superb spacious property that the website doesn't really do justice to. The apartment has been kitted out to an extremely high standard, and the views are superb.

 

Donalegge Donalegge, July 2006

Lovely location, beautiful design and great food.

 

Masseria Pernice Masseria Pernice, July 2006

Enjoyed (Masseria Pernice) immensely - xxx and his wife were charming and hospitable and the wine and food were fab.

 

Borghetto Il Borghetto, July 2006

Overall we found the whole experiance of Il Borghetto to be out of this world and we would not hesitate to return in the future: we are already looking to probably book several visits next year.

 

Lilli Lilli Estate, June 2006

The house was spectacular. The staff and owners were very helpful.

 

La Rocca La Rocca, June 2006

We had a really fantastic time and would definitely recommend to others.

 

La Farfalla La Farfalla, June 2006

Excellent villa and location contributed to a superb holiday.

 

Villa Saracena Villa Saracena, June 2006

View amazing, Villa very clean, staff and owner excellent, if we needed anything they went out and bought it.

 

Rosa dei Venti La Rosa dei Venti, May 2006

We had an absolutely wonderful holiday and our extended family all adored the villa--the seaside location, the proximity to Cefalu, the ability to have a couple of home-cooked meals, and the wonderful landscaping made it a real paradise for us all! The Thinking Traveler did an excellent job of assessing the property, and we felt that we made an excellent choice that matched our needs perfectly.

 

Lisetta view Lisetta, May 2006

We were happy to relax enjoy the house and garden for quite a part of the time. Restaurants were fun to seek out and enjoy and we spent time exploring the interesting natural history and historical sites around and about, not forcing ourselves too far affield; perfect for us.and more to look forwrd to another time!

 

Giara terrace Giara, May 2006

The propery is superb, well equipped, excellent quality beds,furnishings etc. The owners were extremely friendly, hospitable and helpful. (...) Respect. Your organisation is not just a travel organisation. We have been very surprised by the professionalism, the pro-activeness, the friendliness and assistance from the people. Think Sicily is an excellent address and we will certainly recomend your organisation to friends.

 

(The London office staff were) Knowledgeable and helpful. Gained trust through insight and advice, which was good..... Caring and professional approach....

 

Ballata pool Ballata, May 2006

Thank you very much !!!! Ballata is a very beatiful and very tastefully decorated house with a lot of details that make the stay not just comfortable but cosy. we enjoyed the house a lot and we have a lot of rspect for the owners who made this house a real jewel.

 

Mandranova - Farmhouse is the best place we stayed at. xxxx and xxxx made us very welcome and gave us 3 wonderful days. I only wish we would have stayed longer. But we will certainly go there again...... Your Sicily guide was brilliant!!! It really prepared us for the Ring Road in Palermo, helped us with all aspects of our holiday. Great guide. Thank you!!!

 

L'Olmo pool L'Olmo, April 2006

We've stayed in 3 other Villas in France and Italy and this one was truly spectacular. The owner was wonderful and a splendid hostess.

 

Giara terrace Giara, April 2006

xxxx is a fantastic hostess and made our holiday all the more memorable. She cooked us the most fabulous meal and went out of her way to ensure that we had the best experience.

 

Soprana view La Soprana, April 2006

Charming -- and the hiking fantastic.

 

Santelia sea Sant'Elia, April 2006

We just returned to New York after a really wonderful holiday at the Sant'Elia villa near Palermo. The villa itself was a joy -- spacious, beautifully decorated, with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. xxxxxx and xxxxx were most gracious hosts.

 

Pergola view La Pergola, April 2006

Location of the property exceeded our expectations and the photos didn't do it justice.

 

Funcia view Funcia, April 2006

We had a fantastic holiday in a stunning location. We will definitely return to Sicily.

 

Mandranova farmhouse Mandranova -Farmhouse, February 2006

Staying at Mandranova was a truly wonderful, memorable experience. memories of it will bring a smile to our faces for years to come. the farmhouse itself was more like a sicilian castle ... a haven of peace and beauty. our hosts were the most fascinating, people we have met in many years. they treated us more like old, treasured friends than hotel guests. we hope to return. Mandranova is a rare jewel.

 

Conca d'Oro Conca D'Oro, Christmas and New Year 2005

Just a quick note from Milan to let you know that everything was perfect. Catarina was beautiful and so accommodating. The other house guests were equally impressed with everything. There was nothing left of your gift for which we thank you.

 

Addaura Adduara, December 2005

The owner was both gracious and helpful. The property was well maintained and was scenically located. The only problem we had was quickly and adequately addressed. We would love to return.

 

Casa Aveline Casa Aveline, December 2005

The villa Casa Aveline was beautiful and spacious. We really enjoyed the fact that each bedroom has its own bathroom. It was a beautiful and splendid holiday! THe owners were really extremely nice and helpful and even stocked the kitchen somewhat and made a pot of delicious soup for us for our first night!

 

La Soprana La Soprana, November 2005

It was really appreciated that you could book at such short notice and still be thorough and pay attention to detail. thank you.....what a fantastic place! the appartment has loads of character and space - a really relaxing place to be, not luxurious but just what we wanted. soprana is really special - the perfect start to our honeymoon......local info proved more accurate and reliable than the guide books. great to be given useful details about leaving the car at the airport etc - saved invaluable time when we needed it.

 

Masseria Pernice Masseria Pernice, October 2005

We all agree that this is a wonderful place to stay. Owners and staff helpful and friendly without being intrusive; secluded but with plenty of Sicily's sites within easy distance; excellent food and wine. The rooms comfortable and well maintained......I have recommended Think Sicily to several people. Thank you for dealing with this slightly different "booking" with such good grace. We do appreciate the gesture, and look forward to further visits to Sicily.

 

Orchidea Orchidea, October 2005

From the moment I entered the office late one afternoon, I have been exceptionally impressed by the friendly, knowledgeable and personal attention of all staff with whom I have dealt. This is a real strength and one which is worth a great deal!..... xxxx (the owner) was extremely helpful in all ways, as was xxxx the maid. He was extremely accommodating at the start and end of the stay........We had a fantastic time, helped by the weather, which Think Sicily organised as well as all other aspects!! We enjoyed swimming in the pool and the sea......the lunch and cookery demonstration with Anna Maria were altogether memorable, and we were most grateful to your staff for the suggestion: this was something quite out of the ordinary, and a delightful small insight into the Sicilian way of life.....

 

Virzi Virzi, October 2005

xxxx (the owner) was (and is) a great host and chef......A very relaxing experience.

 

Balu' Balu', October 2005

Balu is a wonderful property. Our stay was extremely enjoyable.

 

Villa Favola Villa Favola, October 2005

We had a wonderful time! The house was fabulous!! And we all thought that xxxx (the housekeeper) made the difference between a good house and a great house. He kept everything impeccably clean and beautiful - and was helpful and fun. Thank you soooo much!!

 

Giara Giara, September 2005

I have rented many holiday villas and apts in my life and the standard of that at Giara exceeds them all. It was superbly equipped and our hosts were over hospitable. Wonderfully generous people. The day with Andrea on Etna was fabulous. What a charming and knowledgeable guide. Overall, well done Think Sicily.

 

Mandranova pool Mandranova - Farmhouse, September 2005

xxxx and xxxx (the owners) were so kind and the property and meals are so excellent that I'm sure we'll go back to Mandranova.

 

Villa Armerina Villa Armerina, September 2005

I would like to thank you personally for your helpfulness and attention, making the bookings and payments so relatively simple. We had a most pleasant time in Sicily and especially the Villa Armerina.

 

Solanto Solanto, September 2005

We've had a wonderful honeymoon exploring a stunning island. Thank you......Please communicate our heartfelt thanks to xxxx, xxxx and xxxx (the owners) at Solanto. In spite of having no common language, they looked after us really well and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

 

La Pergola La Pergola, September 2005

We had a lovely relaxing time and La Pergola is in a stunning location and very comfortable.

 

Il Cilegio Il Cilegio, September 2005

The house and its location were lovely, everything we could have imagined.

 

Mandranova farmhouse Mandranova - Il Casello, August 2005

xxxx and xxxx (the owners) were charming and helpful- enjoyed boat trip - very good food.

 

L'Olmo pool L'Olmo, August 2005

I can't imagine anything to improve upon. The villa is gorgeous, the food was fantastic, the people were absolutely lovely and welcoming. We loved it. xxx (the owners) felt like family! (...) It was a memory of a lifetime.

 

Moscala Moscala, August 2005

The property lived up to and exceeded our expectations. The onsite staff were charming, bringing us fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden each day. We were supplied with water, wine, pasta, bread, and other edibles. It was very nice.

 

Baia dei Turchi Baia dei Turchi, August 2005

(...) Ante todo, quiero darte las gracias a ti y a tu equipo por la buena gesti?n y resultado de todo lo que nos reservaste, Donalegge nos pareci? un lugar maravilloso con ese paisaje tan relajante, una buena comida y una buena atenci?n por parte de los due?os. Y Baia dei Turchi igual de maravilloso o mas , el lugar de la casa magnifico con las vistas , la casa muy bonita y agradable de vivir, el jardin loco y salvaje encantador......Todo en general maravilloso y Sicilia me ha enamorado queremos volver porque nos quedan muchas cosas que ver. En fin Rossella gracias por haber conseguido que pasemos unas buenas vacaciones , gracias a todos. Volveremos.

 

Solanto Solanto, August 2005

Solanto was a wonderful experience with wonderful hosts. They did so much to make our holiday unique. The villa was luxuriously decadent, the sunsets out of this world and the bathing facilities and possibilities perfect. We have travelled extensively but this is the first holiday we would like to relive again!

 

Lilli Lilli, August 2005

The pool and grounds were absolutely beautiful. We didn't actually meet the owner, but the staff around were very friendly and helpful. (there is a dishwasher by the way, it doesn't mention it in the brochure!)

 

Mandranova farmhouse Mandranova, August 2005

XXX (the owners) are friendly and approachable hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Il Casello is well-appointed and spacious. Your brochure does not do it justice. Silvia is a 1st class cook, and the meals offered are excellent both quality and value. Guiseppe has a 11m cruiser and offers a day trip along the coast with lunch and swimming stops that was enjoyable.

 

Conca d'Oro Conca d'oro, July 2005

This villa is WONDERFUL (...) the 'local' service was second to none. We use another italian property company and in terms of customer service Think Sicily is WAY ahead. The personal aspect of the booking as well as on the spot local help is second to none. Thank you.

 

Balu' pool Balu', June 2005

We should have stayed an additional week! The house and property were absolutely lovely!

 

Gli Ulivi Gli Ulivi, June 2005

This was a very memorable and enjoyable holiday and xxx (the owner) was a most gracious and helpful hostess. The property was very well suited to our group. We hope to visit Sicliy again and your company will be our first port of call when we look to book.

 

The pictures of Masseria Pernice and Solunto were exactly as we found each place to be....absolutley beautful! (....)

 

Masseria Pernice

Masseria Pernice: xxx (the owners) were extremely kind and hospitable. Tony so gracioulsy provided us with fabulous cuisine, service and kindness. It was such a pleasure to meet everyone and to visit Masseria Pernice! We loved it's beauty, tranquility and exclusivity.

 

Masseria Pernice and Solanto, June 2005

What an amazing place! We were so excited upon arrival about the stunning views, flowers and overall beauty of Solanto! xxx (the owner) was very kind and hospitable and his mother and father took very good care of us, offering excellent meals, suggestions of places to visit and even a tour around the coast in a motor boat. Solanto is truly an exceptional place.

 

Mandranova, June 2005

The villa, farm and service was perfect. we have a 14 month old son and we found that the accommodation was well suited for a family.The large patio with shaded area was a wonderful play area for our son. He especially enjoyed the ride on a tractor with xxx (the owner)!

 

Conca d'oro, May 2005

Senora xxx (the owner) is a wonderful and charming woman and a terrific cook. A great stay at a beautiful villa. the pictures didn't do it justice. Silvia was a great help and I would highly recommend her and Think Sicily. thanks again for all your help.

 

Funcia view Funcia, May 2005

Thank you. We really enjoyed our holiday. Everything went smoothly. Funcia afforded us privacy and a gorgeous view!!

 

Il Ferrarolo Il Ferrarolo, May 2005

This villa was gorgeous, large, clean, and comfortable. Other comments: The villa was absolutely wonderful for us. It would be especially nice for families wanting a reunion, because of the amount of space for sleeping, eating, etc. Very, very comfortable.

 

Virzi Virzi', May 2005

Please pass on a very big thank you to the owner. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it was wonderful being cooked for by him and having a fantastic tour of the vineyard and wine tasting. We will hopefully be back at some stage.

 

L'Olmo pool L'Olmo, April 2005

On-line photos and brochure does not do it justice.

 

Baia dei Turchi and Conca d'oro, April 2005

Our group of eight seasoned and demanding tourists thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Sicily. The two Villas were very accurately represented by you and we were more than satisfied. The owners were very helpful and always available to us. We will be more than happy to recommend Think Sicily to our friends.

 

Manu Manu, April 2005

Manu was absolutely perfect for us - a lovely house with super views and space for a 4 year old to explore.

 

Conca d'Oro Conca d'Oro, November 2004

It was like living in a private home, which made it very enjoyable. xxx (the owner) was a very charming hostess and the staff at the villa were very helpful and pleasant. Please pass our best wishes to xxx (the owner) and our thanks for giving us such a wonderful experience. I hope we shall return before too long!

 

Funcia view Funcia, November 2004

We loved the house! It was an amazing property. The owners were very helpful and sweet. The kitchen is a dream, and the extra touches, such as giving us a suppy of their own, excellent olive oil, a lovely fruit plate and bottles of wine on arrival, really made it a special stay.

 

L'Olmo, November 2004

All of us want to go back and I'd have preferred to just stay indefinitely.

 

Villa Armerina Villa Armerina, September 2004

We had a truly excellent time The house staff were outstanding at looking after us . They really went out of their way and need to be congratulated. xxx (the owner) was a star on arrival both with her welcome and the stacked fridge! Overall, my mum had a holiday of a life-time. The Sicilians moved their cars so we could park, helped when we were lost, invited us for a drink at a wedding anniversay party (just happened to be in the right restaurant!) etc , etc. We will go back

 

La Soprana La Soprana, October 2004

We have fallen in love with Sicily and its people. Each property was very special in its own way. The hosts in each property could not do enough to make our stay memorable for all the right reasons.

 

Il Ciliegio Il Ciliegio, September 2004

The (...) were very gracious hosts, and their property is first class.

 

thinkSicily has been a great discovery for us and we shall certainly return both to the company and the island. Thank you again.

 

Masseria Pernice and Zafferano, July 2004

We had an absolutely wonderful holiday and would definitely use Think Sicily if we were to ever return. Thank you so much. We were both really impressed with the knowledge you had of the island, your recommendations and the rustic quality of the accommodation. I will recommend Think Sicily to anyone I know who is planning to travel there.

 

Manu Manu', June 2004

A fantastic holiday all round – the owner couldn’t have been more helpful and the property was great...

 

Addaura Addaura, June 2004

We had a wonderful time, thank you

 

Masseria Pernice Masseria Pernice, June 2004

Renata (that’s our Renata in London - thinkSicily) was extremely helpful and knowledgeable……many thanks for this……you were the first that I spoke to (after 6 others) that was interested in helping me sort out a booking……so a big thumbs up for giving a great and personal service. Overall, a really good holiday

 

I Ciclopi Virzi and I Ciclopi, June 2004

…I explained to them (my friends) that the best idea is to keep away from the main tourist areas and sample "real Sicily"…. I’d recommend that they try Think Sicily when searching for suitable accommodation. Thank you for all your help, we had a fantastic time. Virzi is in a superb location in the middle of nowhere and we fund it extremely relaxing and have never swum in a pool with such a fantastic view. I Ciclopi is a super apartment and again with a fabulous view. We'd certainly hope to return to Sicily in the future.

 

Casa Lisetta Casa Lisetta, June 2004

Location fabulous, xxxx (the owner) at Casa Lisetta was exceptionally helpful and charming. xxxx (the owner) at Eryx had provided some really special touches such as fruit, marmalade….

 

La Paolina La Paolina, June 2004

The house was a beautiful, authentic old farmhouse with original antique doors and windows, airy, and rambling. The pool was great--huge and lovely. The separate pool house was great for the teens. It was an excellent base for that part of Sicily and was just down the road from Donnafugata castle of The Leopard fame. The al fresco dining area was very pleasant, though, and we did barbeque. The owners were always available by cell phone and very helpful whenever we had a question.

 

Zafferano Zafferano, May 2004

I cannot remember when I last relaxed as much as I did on this holiday…. Thank you for everything, booking the holiday with you has been a pleasure

 

La Soprana La Soprana, May 2004

I cannot remember when I last relaxed as much as I did on this holiday…. Thank you for everything, booking the holiday with you has been a pleasure.

 

Addaura Addaura, May 2004

We all had an excellent time, really enjoyed it, and everyone in your organisation was very helpful, as was the owner of the property.

 

Masseria Pernice Masseria Pernice, May 2004

Thanks for all your help, Masseria Pernice was the start of a great Vacation

 

Il Castello di Falconara Il Castello di Falconara, April 2004

El viaje ha salido muy bien, y especialmente lo que hemos hecho a trav?s de ti, es decir, autob?s, restaurantes y Falconara. Hemos comido fenomenal en todos los restaurantes de “le soste de Ulises”, y hemos estado casi siempre solos con todo el restaurante para nosotros, Ragusa nos pareci? precioso, y el conductor Fabio de Labisi se ha portado muy bien, y nosotros con ?l. Falconara sali? muy bien tambi?n, asusta mucho al principio con tanto animal muerto en las paredes, pero luego las habitaciones est?n muy bien, y la cena fue impresionante, sobre todo las tres piezas de pez espada, que no hab?amos visto cosa igual.

 

Virzi Virzi, March 2004

As you can probably see from the responses to the above questions we greatly enjoyed our stay in Virzi. Compliments, though very nice to receive, don't necessarily help as feedback. So I'd say that the worst thing about the property was the track leading from the road up to the vineyard.... that said, it certainly wouldn't put me off a return visit" (The track is constantly under repair, and is safe, but the winter rains do damage it badly. It's just one of the quirks of the place - thinkSicily)

 

La Soprana La Soprana, April 2004

la Soprana is a real gem in terms of views and atmosphere.

 

La Soprana, November 2003

The flat is beautiful and xxxxx (the owners - thinkSicily) were lovely. It was freezing at that time of year, but that was not their fault!" (Petralia Soprana is 1,150m above sea level and does get cold in the winter... however, it offers amazing views, access to great walking all year round, and a fabulous insight into a Sicilian way of life that will not last for ever.

 

Conca d'Oro Conca d'Oro, October 2003

Excellent villa. the host was always helpful and cooked us two beautiful meals.

 

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The Thinking Traveller's support starts even before you leave! In fact, several weeks before departure, you will receive an exhaustive information pack designed to help Our guide, A Portrait of Sicily | Think Sicilyyou get the most out of your trip and to ensure that everything runs perfectly to plan. This pack includes:

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  • "Wonderful, used it continuously throughout our mini Sicily tour. Perfect size for carrying and your information was spot on. Used many of the little comments eg cafes, cable car journey to Erice was amazing as was Erice." Pauline Whittaker, UK (stayed at Donna Carmela)
  • "We rent a lot of villas around the world and found your guide one of the best." Tom Bergen (stayed at Respiro)
  • "Both of the guides were truly outstanding. They provided a concise overview of Sicily as a whole and were invaluable in our travels. I commend you on the thought and care that went into their production." Richard Vondrasek, US (stayed at Belli Spa Resort)
  • "I have not had such good background info from any other villa firm." Edward Holdsworth, UK (stayed at Villa Farli)
  • "Info pack is fantastic! Portrait of Sicily is informative and looks beautiful, directions were perfect, map was great. Best pre-holiday pack I've ever had." Peter Lawson, UK (stayed at Casa di Pietra)
  • "Well produced and easy to use.... I felt it (A Portrait of Sicily) was really well written." Susan Gillingham, UK (stayed at Poggio Pigio)
  • "I thought all of this (A Portrait of Sicily and the holiday pack) was excellent!" Ursula Mackenzia, UK (stayed at Conca D'Oro
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  • "The Guide to Sicily and the map and booklets were extremely helpful. We used the map and Guide to Sicily for reference on a daily basis during our stay." Ronald Truant, Canada (stayed at Il Palmento dei Castagni and Egesta)
  • "We thought this information was excellent and really helped us when we first arrived." Nick Perry, UK (stayed at Il Piliere)
  • Pages from A Portrait of Sicily | Think Sicily"The guide book contained interesting information that one would be unlikely to have found in other books, so added an extra dimension to the holiday." Vicky MacBean (stayed at Belli Spa Resort)
  • "Found the map extremely useful and in fact used it to travel all around Sicily after our stay at Belli Spa." Claire Killeen (stayed at Belli Spa Resort)
  • "Map was much appreciated. The information booklet on arrival in Sicily was extremely helpful and the cautionary language on driving in Sicily struck an appropriate balance." Edward Claire, UK (stayed at Balu)
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  • "It was brilliant to have all this information in advance and read-up before we left." George Williams, UK (stayed at Villa San Tommaso)
  • "Map was excellent and used all the time." John Wilcox, UK (stayed at Donalegge)
  • "Good quality books with useful information." Andrew Brown, UK (stayed at La Corte and Casa Majus)
  • "The information pack you provide is a professional and very useful service." Emma Jackson, UK (stayed at Virzi)
  • "Fantastic guide booklet...it's wonderfully concise and great to have! Thank you!" Celine Baggen (stayed at Casa Favonio)
  • "The booklet was the perfect travelling companion and we used it to select restaurants that you had recommended." Belinda Diamond, UK (stayed at Hotel Signum)
  • "Very useful and much appreciated, especially the information about where to shop for food and restaurant recommendations." Toby Kwan, UK (stayed at Ballata)
  • "An excellent presentation...we enjoyed the guidebook as well as the map as we traveled through the country." Nina Parker, US (stayed at La Corte)
  • "Extremely good." Louise Aylett, UK (stayed at Casa Nuvola)
  • "The small booklets about each house were very well done and much appreciated. The driving directions and maps were excellent." Christopher Grisanti, US (stayed at Principato and Villa Saracena)
  • "Very nicely presented and organized details about the villa, directions to the villa, information regarding restaurants, shops and other aspects." Diana Brotherton (stayed at Al Plemmiro and La Collina di Mandorle)
  • "The map was extremely useful, and we wore it to a shred by the end. We would have been lost without it. The information booklet was a helpful guide - location of the nearest supermarket, restaurant recommendations, etc." David Fairer, UK (stayed at Orata and La Rosa dei Venti)
  • "Very well done, great quality, we were very happy to receive it." Isabelle Meyrier (stayed at Donna Carmela)
  • "Very complete and accurate." Sergey Kurenkov, Russia (stayed at Il Girasole)
  • "High standard of information and most of it very relevant." Sheila Bremner, UK (stayed at Le Sorbe)
  • "The guide gave a nice overview. The map of Sicily was good for excursions." Mimi Conway, US (stayed at Il Ferrarolo)
  • "Couldn't have made the trip without that material." Leigh Salvo, US (stayed at Villa Armerina)
  • "Superb. Nice tips included in the guide book and the map was invaluable when hiring a car." Ben King, UK (stayed at Capofaro and Belli Spa Resort)
  • "We were very impressed with all the info provided and the quality of the presentation." Helen Goatcher, UK (stayed at Casa Nuvola)
  • "(The guide was a) very nice addition - extremely helpful." Bill Brace (stayed at I Lentischi)

Feedback for ThinkSicily.com

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Our website is generally the first contact our clients have with The Thinking Traveller and certainly one of the most important booking tools. We try to make it as user-friendly, accurate, extensive and representative as possible, while also concentrating on the quality of photography and writing. It is a constant work in progress and is improved and updated on a daily basis.

Most of our clients give it high marks, as well as some very constructive ideas, and third party specialists, such as The Good Web Guide rate it highly: "If you are planning a trip to Sicily then you must visit this excellent and informative website... Based on obvious encyclopedic knowledge of this magnificent Mediterranean island, Think Sicily has produced a stunning range of villas along with details of beautiful hotels, tailor-made itineraries, add-ons and general information... "

 

But here's what our clients say:

  • "Very professional presentation with an accurate depiction of the facilities." Ron Truant, Ontario, Canada (stayed at Il Palmetno dei Castagni and Egesta)
  • "Extremely straightforward." Ian Buckley, Warwicks, UK (stayed at Baia dei Turchi)
  • "Excellent." William Mockler, Toronto, Canada (stayed at Ballata)
  • "Good, clear website, easy to navigate and photos of the property were very authentic and accurate." Claire Killeen, London, Uk (stayed at Belli Spa Resort)
  • "Your website is very nice, the pictures are beautiful and it is user friendly with a lot of information." Christine Fabiano-Main, Pennsylvania, USA (stayed at Oriente)
  • "I would say that the photography did not do justice to the property!" Dominic Stange, Oslo, Norway (stayed at Il Ferrarolo)
  • "Really easy to use, lovely photos, thorough information. Good to have travelling times from airport." Pete Lawson, London, UK (stayed at Casa di Pietra)
  • "Lovely & clear, easy to use." James Hindson, Southampton, UK (stayed at Il Ciliegio)
  • "Easy to navigate on the website and the photos and descriptions were accurate." Emilie Clarkson, London, UK (stayed at Ballata)
  • "Only used you for one our hotels having already booked three others - wished I had found your website sooner." Pauline Whittaker, Hants, UK (stayed at Donna Carmela)
  • "Best website we came across when looking for rental in Sicily." Mary Gleeson, MSW, Australia (stayed at Al Plemmirio and La Fenice)
  • "Very clear and helpful information about the properties and local areas." Karen Harkness, London, UK (stayed at Villa Armerina)
  • "Excellent detail in the information." Heather Sturman, UK (stayed at Il Borghetto)
  • "Easy to use and our experience confirmed its accuracy." Keith Branthwaite, Cumbria, UK (stayed at Donna Carmela)
  • "Really terrific." Anthony Weigh, London, UK (stayed at La Corte)
  • "I found your website contained pertinent information and plenty of photographs of the various accommodation which is an absolute must!" Jennifer Bagguley, Loughborough, UK (stayed at Mandranova)
  • "Great for you to show late availability for our week, as for people like us who were looking to book at the last minute, we really didn't have time to go back and forth with an agent to check availability on sites." Toby Kwan, London, UK (stayed at Ballata)
  • "The website was excellent and it was easy to review the information." Nina Parker, Massachusetts, USA (stayed at La Corte)
  • "Generally informative, well designed and accurate." Michael + Jeanette Durman, Birmingham, UK (stayed at Masseria Maggiore, Mandranova and Torre Marabino)
  • "Good pictures, good description and ease of use." Sergey Kurenkow, Russia (stayed at Il Girasole)
  • "Very good qaulity of photos and good information." M Cvetkovic-Waseem, Cheshire, UK (stayed at La Casina del Biviere)
  • "The website photos reflected the location and facilities very well." Sheila Bremner, Essex, UK (stayed at Le Sorbe)
  • "The website was very well designed and easily accessed." Mimi Conway, Connecticut, USA (stayed at Il Ferrarolo)
  • "Very easy to use and the photos and descriptions were very accurate." Leigh Salvo, California, USA (stayed at Virzi, Villa Armerina, Donna Carmela and La Corte)
  • "Excellent - one of the easiest and best." Stepahnie Owen, London, UK (stayed at Villa Principe di Lumia)
  • "The photos were very accurate. Casa Nuvola was everything it promised from the photos." Helen Goatcher, East Sussex, UK (stayed at Casa Nuvola)
  • "Lots of photos and detailled comments. Great." Etienne Boire, France (stayed at Cecilia)
  • "Everything is very useful." Oxzana Kabanova, Moscow, Russia (stayed at La Pergola)
  • "Casa Di Pietra is even better in the reality than on the photos." Istvan Brandhuber, Hungary (stayed at Casa di Pietra)
  • "Excellent: proactive & reactive!"  Francis Richard, Rome, Italy (stayed at Villa San Filippo)
  • "The website was very straightforward and provided useful information about all the hotels with clear photographs. The description of our hotel was excellent and, alongside the photographs, really captured the atmosphere well. Following my initial enquiry, my email was responded to promptly." Esra Uzayilir, Glasgow, UK (stayed at Torre Marabino)
  • "Great website and great photos and yeh accurate I would say." Heather Robertson, Edinburgh (stayed at Belli Spa Resort)
  • "Website is excellent and really informative." James Price, London, UK (stayed at La Mora)
  • "The villa was exactly as shown on the website and surpassed our expectations." Sandra Cape, Surrey, UK (stayed at Oriente)
  • "Very clear, true representation, no hidden aspects." Marco Rosso, Bavaria, Germany (stayed at Hera)
  • "Easy to use. Great selection of villas." Tom and Jan Bergen, Pennsylvania, USA (stayed at Respiro)
  • "Thanks for including an 800 number for calls from the US." Peter Tezza, Georgia, USA (stayed at Casa di Pietra)


 

What our clients enjoyed most about Sicily

In 2009 readers of Conde Nast Traveller voted Sicily as their favourite destination, citing its history, culture, hopsitality cuisine and wine... We find that our clients have much the same opinion! So don't take our word for it, see what they have to say and start planning your holiday to the top destination in the world!

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  • Champagne on Stromboli, Sicily"Late autumn sunshine. Playing with the children on the beach on November 1st! Mount Etna was spectacular, much more atmospheric than I had imagined." William Swan, Kingston-upon-Thames, UK (stayed at Villa Farli)

 

  • "The vistas (numerous) and historical sites; the wine and of course - cannoli. Things to recommend? Selinunte is spectacular as is the Cathedral in Monreale - they were highlights of our trip. Erice is a wonderful town. The beach at S. Vito lo Capo is worth visiting, but only in warmer weather. The vistas along the drive to S. Vito lo Capo are breathtaking. The east coast including Taormina, Catania and Siracusa provide bountiful views and rich history. Mount Etna is amazing." Ron Truant, Ontario, Canada (stayed at Il Palmento dei Castagni and Egesta)

 

  • Etna erupts"Things to recommend?: the beach of Selinunte with Restaurant Pineta." Anke Ohm, Koln, Germany (stayed at Ballata)

 

  • "We loved the baroque towns and the beaches. Things to recommend?: Don Serafino in Marina de Modica was wonderful for lunch. We also liked Siracusa."William Penn, Seattle, USA (stayed at Villa Farli)

 

  •  "Villa, Weather and Italians! Mount Etna was a great day out. The in-villa chef dinner was a real highlight." Ian Buckley, Warwicks, UK (stayed at Baia dei Turchi)

 

  • San Gregorio beach near Capo d'Orlando"It is gorgeous, mediaeval streets, coastal beautiful scenery. Something for everyone... Cefalu was lovely. Erice was interesting. Mount Etna was fab." Nicki Perry, Kent, UK (stayed at Il Piliere)

 

  • "Time away from work! Just wandering around the streets of Gratteri was lovely and very soothing, and we loved being up in the mountains - especially during the spectacular thunderstorm!"  Vicky MacBean, London, UK (stayed at Belli Spa Resort)

 

  • "The lovely garden!" Kerstin Berglind, Sweden (stayed at Il Borghetto)

 

  • The Greek-Roman theatre at Taormina with Mount Etna behind, Sicily"Where to start? The people - and especially how they were with our baby daughter. From the elderly nonnas to the smart young men, everyone would stop and coo, comment how beautiful she is (of course I agreed!), and give us advice on where to take her, and what she should be wearing... Vendicara - wonderful beach, and stunning nature reserve, Modica - not just one but TWO stunning Duomi, and chocolate to boot... in Siracusa Do Schogghiu is our favourite restaurant, for its authenticity, and its stunningly fresh fish... Don Camillo - some of the best food I have EVER eaten, and just down the street from Archimede." Siobhan Turner, London, UK (stayed at Archimede)

 

  • "What did we enjoy most? The weather, people, sites, food, and the Think Sicily properties." Stuart Danoff, Stamford, USA (stayed at Hotel Signum and Belli Spa Resort)

 

  • Cafe society in Scicli | Think Sicily"We particularly enjoyed Selinunte, Agrigento and Erice, using Balu' as a base. We also had a wonderful evening at the opera in Palermo and recommend that guests explore that option, but leave plenty of time for the drive and parking. After leaving Balu' we visited Siracusa, Enna, Cefalu and Taormina and enjoyed them all, but our week at Balu' remains the highlight of our two-week holiday in Sicily." Edward Clair, USA (stayed at Balu)

 

  • "Loved it, will definitely be going back to Sicily and hopefully to another Think Sicily property... we enjoyed the weather, the people, the food and the atmosphere." Claire Killeen, London, UK (stayed at Belli Spa Resort)

 

  • "We particularly enjoyed Selinunte, Agrigento and Erice, using Balu' as a base. We also had a wonderful evening at the opera in Palermo and recommend that guests explore that option, but leave plenty of time for the drive and parking. After leaving Balu' we visited Siracusa, Enna, Cefalu and Taormina and enjoyed them all, but our week at Balu' remains the highlight of our two-week holiday in Sicily." Edward Clair, USA (stayed at Balu)

 

  • "The people, architecture, scenery, art, food, wine, everything. Cefalu is a fantastic getaway." Christine Fabiano-Main, London UK (stayed at Oriente)

 

  • The Cathedral in Catania, Sicily."We love the scenery, the people, the history, the food and wine, pretty much everything. Things to recommend?: for this particular property, the beach at Porto Palo outside Vittorio's Restaurant and of course the long stretch of beach below the house in the direction of Selinunte. The archeological site at Selinunte is great. The seafood antipasti and the Spaghetti Vittorio (seafood) at Vittorio's are excellent." Alison Lopez-Edge, Switzerland (stayed at Cinnamon)

 

  • "Taormina and Cefalu. The Sicilian people generally were extremely welcoming and helpful." Lucy Mitchell, St. Andrews, UK (stayed at Buzza Alta)

 

  • Piazza del Duomo in Syracuse, Sicily"The people the town the historical sites Mt Etna and the food." Andy Field, New York, USA (stayed at Villa Saracena)

 

  • "The weather, the scenery & the people. Oh and the food. Actually we enjoyed everything. The best of the world in one island." James Hindson, Southampton, UK (stayed at Il Ciliegio)

 

 

  • The Church of San Giorgio in Modica, Sicily."Very peaceful villa, Greek archaeological sites and good food." Christopher Bailey West, Oxfordshire, UK (stayed at Balu)

 

  • "Gangi, Geraci, Petralia. "I cappuccini" restaurant in Polizzi." Fabia Giocobbe, Rome, Italy (stayed at Ai Mulini)

 

  • "Sicily was a voyage to another world. Especially in the interior at Virzi with the winegrapes, smells and flavours was a wonderful experience by his own. We loved that all was slowed down. Better taste of life! We really enjoyed the views in Erice, the wonderful beach in San Vito lo Capo, and the beautiful town of Trapani. We were very much surprised of Palermo. Especially the Kalsa district is of real charme." Roberto Frezza, Switzerland (stayed at Virzi)

 

  • Roman mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, Sicily"Swimming in the pool at the villa. The local beach... Siracusa is beautiful, the Greek theatre and caves are incredible." George Williams, Bristol, UK (stayed at Villa San Tommaso)

 

  • "Combination of rugged landscape, beautiful sea, nice villages and great food. The appartment was also very nice... we recommend Ortigia, Taormina, Catania." Martijn van Pieterson, London, UK (stayed at Il Palmento dei Castagni)

 

  • "We enjoyed Sicily very much-covered 1500km by car and found the people very friendly. We enjoyed the churches and monuments and Cefalu, Noto and Sciacca were lovely." John Wilcox, Newark, UK (stayed at Donalegge)

 

  • The Temple of Hera at Selinunte, Sicily"Lovely villa and magnificent setting and views. We are all fans of Nero D'Avola (a Sicilian wine)!" Alan Devlin, Cambridge, UK (stayed at Il Piliere)

 

  • "Very peaceful villa, Greek archaeological sites and good food." Christopher Bailey West, Oxfordshire, UK (stayed at Balu)

 

  • "Scopello is magical and some hidden and great places to stay, nature reserves by Capo San Vito and also by Noto were beautiful. Best eating is in Ragusa! Cucine e Vino and Duomo! very impressive...And Val Di Noto was a great place to stay...with fantastic food and people running it are very friendly and helpful." Celine Baggen, Amsterdam, Holland (stayed at Casa Favonio)

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  • "We had a fabulous time and can't wait to visit some of the other islands and other properties. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, the food, scenery, people and the as yet unspoilt nature of the islands... Salina so beautiful." Belinda and Iain Diamond, Shrops, UK (stayed at Hotel Signum)

 

  • "Every day held a surprise - from the little roadsweeper giving us directions with a jolly smile to the emptyness of the autostradas, then there was the amazing way the traffic works in the large towns. We were driving like Sicilians by the end of the holiday which was quite relaxing in a kind of topsy turvy way! Things to recommend?: An awful lot. Ragusa, Modica, Noto, Marina di Ragusa, Agrigento, Pachino, Erice, Selinunte, Enna, Taormina... Lots of little pretty beaches dotted along the coast... Etna and so many others I can't remember just now. We must go back!" Pauline Whittaker, Hants, UK (stayed at Donna Carmela)

 

  • "Friendliness of people, excellent food and wine. Far better than northern Italy. Great that it has not been discovered so far by the average tourist." Dominicus Doriat, Germany (stayed at La Corte)

 

  • Vendicari "Excellent and especially the food cooked by the local cooks. Sicilian food and superb... the historical and architectural interest and lovely beaches... Ortigia, above all. Ragusa, Noto and even Scicli had a lot of charm if you walked." Edward Holdsworth, West Sussex (stayed at Villa Farli)

 

 

  • "Gangi, Geraci, Petralia. "I cappuccini" restaurant in Polizzi." Fabia Giocobbe, Rome, Italy (stayed at Ai Mulini)

 

  • High above the clouds"Fantastic... Thank you for a wonderful last minute trip - the first family holiday for us with our toddler. Everything was perfect. The villa was exceptional... We loved the people, the food, the scenery and the beach for our toddler!" Heather Struman, UK (stayed at Il Borghetto)

 

  • "I love the people, the scenery, in fact the whole feel of the place. I love Italy but Sicily is in a different league." Heather Robertson, Edinburgh, UK (stayed at Belli Spa Resort)

 

  • "In total Sicily is a great place and a lot to discover! We will come back." Karsten Doppler, Munich, Germany (stayed at Il Gabbiano)

 

  • The piazza at Petralia Soprana"The villa, views, food and hospitality... Local shops and cafes in the mountain towns near Cefalu. Plus Cefalu itself." Ailsa Glen, Brighton, UK (stayed at Il Piliere)

 

  • "Sicily is a huge natural, artistic and historical patrimony, everything is to be enjoyed!" Elisabetta Rubini, Milan, Italy (stayed at La Tartaruga)

 

  • "Syracuse early in the morning for the most wonderful markets, the Teatro Greco is a must, and the Baroque town." Judith Connolly, Dublin, Ireland (stayed at Casa al Faro)

 

  • Vineyards dominate much of western Sicily"The scenery. Unspoilt towns and villages. The history and the historical sites (eg Selinunte, Erice, Monreale). Silician cuisine (especially the seafood) and local produce. Sicilian wine." Toby Kwan, London, UK (stayed at Ballata)

 

 

  • "Sunshine, food, wine, Mount Etna, not many British tourists! Feeling you are in authentic Italy." Margaret Reed, Suffolk, UK (stayed at Cecilia)

 

  • Une tete a tete in a Palermo market | Think Sicily "We enjoyed the beautiful landscape, the interesting cities and towns, the train rides through the countryside as we traveled and the friendly people that we met... Cefalu, the Egadi and Aeolian Islands, Trapani, Erice and Palermo are the towns we visited that are must sees." Nina Parker, Massachusetts, USA  (stayed at La Corte)

 

  • "We loved Ai Mulini and Sicily. It was good to be away from the coast... We loved the countryside and the the climate, the villa and the fact that we were experiencing the real Sicily." Tony Woodcock, London, UK (stayed at Ai Mulini)

 

  • "Unbeatable combination of history/culture/food and sea/sun. Palermo had more than we expected - the churches and thier architecture/art cannot be over-emphasized. Smaller places such as Castelbuono (with the Serpotta stuccos in the castle chapel) and Erice were real gems."  Vladimir Konovalov, Moscow, Russia (stayed at La Fenice, La Rosa Dei Venti - Ponente and Il Palmento dei Castagni)

 

  • "The weather; a pool of our own; eating outside and evenings outside; the many-layered cultural history - something for everyone! Things to recommend? Cefalu definitely... We loved all the Greek and Roman sites and have now visited all the main ones and feel enriched by it." Susan Gillingham, Oxford, UK (stayed at Poggio Pigio)

 

  • The Temple at Segesta"Our house, pool, food, visiting old towns, local people... actually everything! Wherever you go whichever town or village you visit there is always something to see and the food is so good." M Cvetkovic, Cheshire, UK (stayed at La Casina del Biviere)

 

 

 

  • The linguetta di sabbia seen from the archaeological site"Sicily, new to us, was fascinating, with an astonishingly varied history and scenery. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the beautiful houses we stayed in." Fiona Larkin, Kingston, UK (stayed at Balu and Villa Glicine)

 

  • "We loved the city of Cefalu. We rented a boat there, via Max, and that was very nice. We loved to be on the water! Palermo is very nice, beautiful, but better to visit in Spring or In Autumn. With kids it was too hot. But we really enjoyed it." Karin Bijlsma, Lochem, Holland (stayed at Villa Favola)

 

  • "Visiting areas untouched by tourism - experiencing 'authentic' Sicily, Piazza Armerina, Enna, and Aidone!" Terje Tondel, Bristol, UK (stayed at Casa de Arena)

 

  • Cala Rossa on Favignana, Sicily"Modica town for an evening walk... Home cooking at our villa was the best meal we ate... Letojanni beach -just out of Taormina... Porto Palo beach - which is wonderful for children." Helen Davies, London, UK (stayed at Villa San Filippo)