VERDURA RESORT – Sicily, Italy
A ROCCO FORTE HOTEL & LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD
ENTIRE HOTEL KOSHER FOR PESACH
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT UNTIL AUGUST 15
10% OFF ALL ROOMS
Sicily is an island of volcanic coastlines, idyllic beaches, historic cities, Greek Temples and Roman Sites. The 5 star Verdura Resort is ocean front and sits on a glorious stretch of coastline in Sicily which is just off the toe of Italy’s “boot”. Located in Southwest Sicily, the Verdura is surrounded by countryside on 570 acres (230 hectors) and offers style and sophistication for a well-traveled clientele seeking a quiet or active getaway and family time. Activities include 45 holes of world-class golf, water sports galore, tennis, pickleball and a 13,000 sq. ft. 4,000 meters) spa & fitness center. For relaxation, there is a truly luxurious spa with four thalassotherapy pools and treatments by Irene Forte Skincare. Verdura’s organic farm produce is handpicked daily and used to prepare gourmet meals.
The Verdura features 203 new large and bright rooms & suites, all showcasing spectacular Mediterranean or golf views. The sophisticated rooms feature sitting areas, canopy beds and terraces or balconies. All have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. The room sizes start at 430 sq. feet (40 sqm), Junior & Classic Suites 645 sq. feet (60 sqm), come with separate living rooms, Grand Suites 775 sq. feet (72 sqm). The hotel also has many specialty suites and private villas.
The Verdura provides a wide range of leisure facilities to its guests. Its two-tier swimming pool is one of the largest swimming pools in Europe. The pool looks out over a vast lawn that gives direct access to the resort’s private beach. The beach is part sandy beach, part pebble beach, and equipped with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and some shaded cabanas. The beach is also home to the water sports club which offers a wide range of equipment and courses including flyboarding, SUP, kayaking and jet surfing. The resort boasts 6 tennis courts, sport academies, two 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole par-3 golf course. It is also an exceptional family friendly hotel thanks to several facilities dedicated to younger guests such as an indoor and outdoor playground and a dedicated swimming pool.
Set amid olive groves, orange and lemon trees, Verdura Spa is one of Italy’s most advanced wellness centers. The spa has 11 extensive treatment rooms including double treatment suites, a beautiful indoor swimming pool, a double-height steam room, Finnish and infrared saunas, a state-of-the-art gym, a fitness studio and relaxation areas. There are also four outdoor thalassotherapy pools heated at different temperatures, each with varying salt densities, minerals and organisms. According to the philosophy of the resort, the wellness treatments take inspiration from the island, using local ingredients such as pure olive oil, marine salt, lavender, rosemary, oranges and lemons.
The Verdura Resort is an oasis, a center of wellbeing, escapism and indulgence set against a backdrop of charming Sicilian villages, ancient Greek and Roman sites and the beautiful blue Mediterranean Sea.
The award-winning chefs of the hotel and service-oriented banquet staff will be working in concert with our own outstanding “Kosher Chefs”. They will create a fabulous gourmet culinary experience drawing from the best of Italian, continental and traditional Jewish fare under the Glatt Kosher supervision of Rabbi S. Wilshansky of Milan. Your hosts will, once again, be the Minkowitz family. Whether it’s in the ballrooms or tearooms, a large variety of impressive delights awaits you. Our daily religious services along with thought provoking lectures and discussions, children’s program, plus exciting optional sightseeing tours will round out a truly unique Pesach experience.