If you are planning a holiday to Italy this year, then the Times’ round-up of the 50 Best Holidays to Italy is an excellent place to start your search. Featuring trips for foodies, families and culture seekers, the enticing selection of holidays ranges from Trentino in the north to Sicily in the far south, with just about everywhere in between.

We were delighted to see Wish Sicily’s Villa Idda included in the category of best new places to stay in Italy. Highlights of this fabulously stylish villa range from a master bedroom with sunken bath to a double height lounge with vast picture windows that look out over beautifully furnished terraces and the pool.  Comprising two separate buildings, the villa is ideal for two families looking to holiday together.  The nearest town is Acireale, which is close to the dramatic Riviera dei Ciclopi coastline on Sicily’s east coast. There are good sandy beaches nearby at the Timpa Nature Reserve and the villa is also perfectly located for trips to Taormina, Catania and Mount Etna.

Find out more about Villa Idda or check out our other properties near Acireale.