Around two hours by car from Taormina, Ispica sits in the heart of baroque Sicily, in the midst of beautiful countryside.

Alternate relaxing days of sunbathing and swimming in the crystal clear waters of Porto Palo and Pozzallo, reputedly Sicily’s top beaches, with visits to the stunning baroque towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa.

A stay at Torre Marabino, a 7-room boutique hotel on an organic farm in south east Sicily, means that you can combine the best of sightseeing and beachlife as the hotel is just a ten minute drive to the coast. Breakfast on fresh ricotta and homemade cakes, jams and pastries amidst gardens dotted with olive trees in the Sicilian countryside, then laze by the large pool in the heat of the sun.

Travel along Sicily's south coast, passing by the extraordinary Greek archaeological temples at Agrigento. It is a five hour drive to Menfi which sits at the heart of the local wine-growing area and has several wineries. The Greek site at Selinunte is close by.

At Planeta Foresteria, activities range from wine tasting and cooking classes to cycling and general beach life. Visited by vintners from all over the world throughout the year, the winery is extremely highly regarded in wine and gastronomic circles.

The lively Sicilian capital is the perfect end to this fly'n'drive holiday. Explore the churches and palazzos in the historic centre where Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, the Bourbons and the Italians have all left their mark; dip into the mouth-watering street food; and do as the Palermitans do and head for the beach at Mondello.

Housed in a Palazzo in the atmospheric Ballarò market, Hotel Palazzo Brunaccini combines modern comforts with historic charm. Centrally located, everything from Palermo's Cathedral and markets to its theatres are close by.