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Villas in Sicily
3/10/20086:28:21 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
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Holidays in Sicily
Our holidays in Sicily have seen a dramatic increase in popularity over recent years and it's easy to see why. Half the ancient civilised world has tramped its way across Sicily, making it an unresistable mosaic of art, language, architecture, history and time honoured customs. A kaleidoscope of contrast with lush, sandy beaches, its inland orange and lemon groves, all guarded by Mount Etna, make Sicily holidays a hugely popular choice with many people.
Cottages to Castles have a full range of privately owned villas to choose for your holidays in Sicily. Each property is chosen and approved by our staff and our high standards ensure that we only select the very best properties. This ensures that our properties are the perfect choice for your Sicily holidays.
So, whether your idea of a Sicily holiday is a modern designed villa magnificently positioned overlooking the transparent, clear Mediterranean sea, or a 19th century castle on a mountain top surrounded by fig trees and palms, and washed by the perfumes of rosemary, sage and mint, Cottages to Castles will have the property to make your holidays in Sicily an unforgettable experience.For more than eighteen years Cottages to Castles have been offering the discriminating holidaymaker the first choice in privately owned and superbly presented villas in Italy - literally from Cottages to Castles. To view our full listing of luxury self-catering property for your Sicily holidays please go to www.thruthegrapevinetravel.com and click on the button for 'book italian villas here.'
VILLAS IN ITALY - THE LAKES
3/4/20089:05:20 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
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The Italian Lake District: Lake Como, Varese, Maggiore and Lake Gardo are natural glacier-made lakes with snow covered mountains nearby. From beautiful Bellagio to the nearby villages of Pescallo. Oliviero, Taronico and Casate are so beautiful. Lovely villas and medieval castles give you a "glimpse into another world".
The tiny ports on Lake Como are a sight to behold. From Como, to Lecco, to Bellagio and Tremezzo you might find cathedrals, monasteries, terraced gardens and quaint streets.
Lake Maggiore's crystal clear waters will sparkle with colors from jade green to deepest blue. Isole Borromee, is a cluster of small islands with a baroque palace and beautiful gardens.
Milan, the Italian center for fashion is near the Lakes region.
The local food and wine have brought many back to this region. Fresh water fish, zuppa pavese, risotto and gnocchi blend with the local Cabernets, Merlots and Pinots, but the robust Teroldego is the main red. Near the Swiss/Italian border you will find many vineyards.
With "Cottages to Castles" you can book your stay in the lakes region and know that you will be staying in a credible casa or villa. I have booked clients through this company and have been impressed by their knowledge of individual properties. A week's stay is suggested, but a three to six night stay is sometimes available. Check out our website; www.thruthegrapevinetravel.com and click on the Book Italian Villas button. Email me your dates for your Italian Lakes region holiday.
Buon Giorno!
