Offering a variety of holiday themes, including beach, history, food and city breaks, there's a perfect holiday in Sicily for every holiday-maker. Island specialists, Sicilian Places has selected two of its best offers from each end of its pricing scale to demonstrate that Sicily is ideal for both budget and luxury holiday seekers. And, being just 2 hours' flight time from the UK with superb summer temperatures as high as the 30s, Sicily makes for an ideal summer break.

Budget deal:

Apartments Macchia Mare | Modica, south-east Sicily

Two-bedroom apartments sleeping up to four guests, a holiday here encompasses superb sea views, a large terrace for al fresco dining and a sandy beach just 100m away. Simply furnished yet comfortable, Apartments Macchia Mare are just 20km from the authentic town of Modica, where guests can revel in the grand baroque churches and café-filled piazzas. The town is also famous for its delicious cheese and chocolate.

Sicilian Places offers 7 nights self-catering from £414pp, saving £237pp. Flights, car hire and welcome hamper are included.

Luxury deal:

Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea | Taormina Mare, north-east Sicily

A grand, seafront property with a private shingle beach and subtropical gardens, guests can expect to receive top-quality service and enjoy a tranquil atmosphere from this 5* hotel. The heated infinity pool, wellness centre and ocean views all come together to create a wonderful overall holiday package, and elegant, beautifully furnished guestrooms offer the perfect night's sleep. Guests are also just a short shuttle or cable car away from the historic centre of Taormina, where there's a fantastic variety of shops, restaurants and bars. Plus, for history lovers, discover the ancient Greek Theatre.

Sicilian Places offers 7 nights from £1390pp, saving £150pp. Flights, private transfers and breakfast are included.  

For more information, call Sicilian Places on 01489 866 994 or visit www.sicilianplaces.co.uk  

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