Top 5 Reasons to Visit Sicily this Summer

  • April 27, 2015
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Sicily this Summer
• Direct flight launch: From April through the end of August, Meridiana will fly directly from New York (JFK) to Palermo. In the months of April, May, September and October, the flight will depart every Thursday. The frequency will become be doubled, with a flight on Tuesday in addition to Thursday, from June until the end of August.

• Falling euro means stronger dollar: With the Euro at an all time low against the USD, now is the perfect time to plan those European vacations and maximize value at luxury properties.

• Tee Up (kids, too!): Verdura Resort, located in Sciacca, Sicily, offers a majestic 570-acre site, sitting on over 1 mile of coastline, providing the perfect playing grounds for golfers. This summer, the resort is launching a Verdura Junior Golf Academy, where children are paired with trainers who will help develop their skill such as hitting the ball, chipping, putting, bunker shots, playing on the par-3 course, & an overall introduction to the etiquette and rules of golf (see attached for more details on this offer).

• Indulge in culinary experiences: Foodies will love immersing themselves in Verdura Resort's cooking classes, wine-tasting lessons and mixology classes. Ingredients are all hand-picked from the resort's own garden, so go on-- be a forager! Additional details here: https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/verdura-resort/activities/

• Cycle Excursion: Cycle and experience the natural beauty and history of Sicily from Verdura Resort, a perfect departing position for exploring the island. The resort is currently offering a special group package, for those who wish to see the destination by bike.

Visit website: www.roccofortehotels.com/Verdura

Verdura Resort golfing