Holidays in Sicily offer golden beaches, beautiful countryside, great shopping and plenty of history. You’ll be expected to share the Italian passion for food and drink while in Sicily too, and you’ll most certainly be treated to Italian cuisine at its very best.

The east coast of Sicily is dominated by the sultry Mount Etna lurking in the background and pretty much like the volcano itself, Sicily looks peaceful on the outside but packs a pretty good punch underneath.

Beautiful coastal towns lure you with their beauty and everywhere you turn you’ll be greeted with evidence of the Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, Phoenician and many other influences that have shaped Sicily into what you see today.

The cultural aspects of Sicily holidays are well worth exploring. On the bustling streets of its capital city, Palermo, some truly wonderful architectural gems can be found such as the 12th century mediaeval cathedral, or why not catch a summer concert at the Greco-Roman amphitheatre in Taormina.

The popular resort of Taormina was also where D H Lawrence wrote the infamous 'Lady Chatterley’s Lover' and the romanticism of the area is more than evident in the magnificent scenery and beautiful secluded spots.

If you enjoy shopping then Sicily holidays could be right up your street. Look no further than the impressive boutiques of Taormina and Mazzaro for some classy fashion and jewellery items.

Did you know? The original Mafia family comes from Sicily although these days they prefer to be known as ‘cosa nostra’, or ‘our thing’. Better be careful not to upset any of the locals just incase…