Villas in Sicily - Perfect for a Staycation Abroad

Although the term ‘staycation abroad’ seems rather contrary to the phrase’s perceived definition, travellers are choosing to redefine just what a ‘staycation’ can mean. As the idea of spending holidays at home may lose its lustre, even for those on the tightest budgets, many travellers are opting for at least a change of scenery.

Villas in Sicily are proving very popular for those who do not want a packed holiday itinerary full of exhausting activities, but are actually dreaming of a peaceful oasis, time to read and relax, and a space of seclusion and privacy. Here's why.

Minimal Packing Required

To create the ultimate ‘staycation abroad’ experience in Sicily may take a little extra planning but probably less packing. The primary goal should always be to downsize and minimize obligations and to stop watching the clock. Schedules should not exist on these kinds of holidays. Packing essentials should only include entertainment items that everyday life fails to allow you time for. A staycation is the perfect opportunity to catch up on a reading wish-list, practice lost hobbies such as painting or sewing, or simply meditate and collect your thoughts in a stunning location – and there are few more beautiful than this much-loved Italian island.

Home Away From Home?

The problem that most people have found with ‘staycations’ in their truest form (staying at home for a holiday), is that the demands and obligations of everyday life cannot help but interfere. It is impossible to relax surrounded by housekeeping you wish you had got to, or unfinished projects that have been set aside for a later time. The only remedy for this problem is to remove oneself from the environment. The power of a change of scenery should not be underestimated, and any one of the beautiful villas in Sicily available for rent can provide the perfect location for a holiday filled with nothing but free time to relax or explore.

Leave It All Behind

The picturesque island of Sicily just may offer the right amount of privacy and peace that many travellers need to recover from their everyday lives. Obviously a location close to or within walking distance of civilization might be preferable for convenience sake, but many visitors are now deliberately choosing not to rent a car or plan numerous daytrips and outings. The idea is to find a base complete with its own beautiful surroundings and stay put. Some may go so far as to ban all cell phones, Blackberrys or laptops in an effort to achieve the true peace they desire. Many villas in Sicily are so well equipped and set in such beautiful locations – both on the stunning coast or the picturesque interior of the island - that all your needs are met under one roof.

Many travellers often complain of needing a holiday to recover from their holiday, which is simply not the outcome most people want! The picturesque villas in Sicily scattered along the coastline or amongst scenic towns in the interior are the ideal locations for a genuine ‘staycation abroad’; travellers can be free from obligations and schedules and truly focus on becoming relaxed and rejuvenated - as should be the purpose of any good holiday.

Helen Forbes is from Essential Italy, a company specialising in Italian holiday villas, apartments and hotels. If you’re looking for the perfect villas in Sicily we can help. Our handpicked accommodation offers distinctive Italian qualities, great comfort and convenience.

Writer and Online Marketing Manager in London.