Craving a Sicilian adventure? Live in luxury like the characters of HBO’s hit series The White Lotus thanks to The Thinking Traveller, a company of luxury villa specialists offering the best recommendations for authentic villas in the heart of Sicily, as well as Puglia, Sicilian Islands, Corsica and Greece. Consider a stay at one of these over-the-top villas to fulfill your Italian dreams.
Don Arcangelo all’Olmo © The Thinking Traveller
Featuring 12 bedrooms with views of the sea and Mount Etna, this luxury villa lies among enchanting gardens and draws visitors in with its heat-able pool and Jacuzzi. The villa is available to be fully serviced upon guests’ request, including a private chef to concoct stunning Sicilian dishes.
Villa Carmine © The Thinking Traveller
Complete with Moorish design and Gothic windows, Villa Carmine boasts a leafy courtyard garden and a façade of slender red brick and stone. Owned by the same family for decades, the villa was recently restored to create a 21st-century home with all the modern luxuries needed for a memorable stay.
Soak in panoramic views of the Ionian Sea and the fertile flanks and lava peak of Mount Etna at this 12-bedroom property, which can also be fully serviced at guests’ request. This former aristocratic villa features lemon groves, fruit orchards, vegetable gardens and a south-facing infinity pool.
La Prora © The Thinking Traveller
Considered one of Taormina’s most historic properties, La Prora underwent renovations to bring its historic character and background to the 21st century. Interiors blend seamlessly with the outdoors, with surrounding gardens and terraces adorning the exterior. A heat-able pool lies at the center of the villa. Any spot of the villa promises views of the sea and Mount Etna.
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