Pilates, Photography and Cooking holidays in Italy
Pilates vacations in Italy with Life Holidays
Pilates, luxury accommodation, private catering and a whole programme of activities. While you relax, we look after all the details so that all you have to do is sit back and enjoy your trip.
Why come on a Pilates holiday?
A week of Italian sunshine, set amidst olive and lemon trees in the stunning gardens of our luxury villas, Pilates everyday improving your technique,(optional cooking lessons) great wine and
wonderful food, beautiful pool and jacuzzi. Time for sightseeing, wine tasting, shopping, relaxing, and sunbathing. All wrapped up in a bundle of fun and friendship! You can do everything or
you can do very little, we are very aware that this is YOUR time, so you get to choose! You may arrive knowing no one, but you will leave with a wealth of friends and lifetime memories. Our guests
keep returning (we must be doing something right!) and sometimes twice a year!
Our Pilates holidays are suitable for all levels. We will contact you prior to your holidays to discuss all your relevant requirements and medical history. This allows for your Pilates experience to
be totally personalised.
The Benefit - "Pilates is the single most efficient and effective exercise you can do"
Pilates has become the ultimate in fitness techniques. It lengthens, strengthens and tones the body, working on the deep postural muscles through slow controlled exercises and correct body posture.
Suitable for first time exercisers, very safe for those with back problems - Pilates is fully supported by medical professionals, yet it can challenge the top athlete!
Sample Itinerary for your week with us.
The Itinerary here is purely a sample and will depend on which venue and activity you choose.
Saturday
Private transfer from Palermo Airport to our stunning Sicilian villa. Time to enjoy a welcome aperitivo on the terrace followed by a light supper prepared at the villa by our very own personal
Italian chef.
Sunday
Buon Giorno! Rise and shine Pilates lesson to start the day. Breakfast al fresco followed by hands-on cookery lesson and then some lunch. Free time in the afternoon to relax, enjoy the pool or
go for a stroll into the local village. Evening Pilates followed by an aperitivo and dinner at the villa.
Monday
Invigorating Pilates session as the day awakens before breakfast. Then off to a wine tasting at Planeta, a leading winemaker in Sicily. We have our private tasting at Ulmo - Planeta's private estate
on the shores of Lake Arancio. Time for some fresh air at the ocean (to dissipate the wine fumes!) followed by an early evening Pilates lesson on the beach. Appetites awakened its back to the villa
for a sumptuous dinner.
Tuesday
This morning we will hold individual Pilates assessments and lessons. Lunch on the villas' terrace and then some free time. Enjoy a stroll into the local town or if you prefer relax by the pool
with your favourite book. Early evening Pilates before dinner.
Wednesday
An early breakfast before our departure for the beautiful archeological park of Segesta. Then
onto Castellamare De Golfo for a stroll around this lovely fishing village and lunch. Off to
Tonnaro de Scopello for a swim in crystal clear waters, a tiny jewel of a fishing village made
famous in the movie Oceans 12. In the afternoon we will visit Erice for some local shopping and a stroll around this medieval town and then take the cable car down, returning back to the villa for
aperitivo and dinner.
Thursday
Start the day with Pilates and breakfast. Followed by your second cookery lesson and lunch.
Afternoon relaxing by the pool. An early evening Pilates lesson at the villa followed by dinner
at Da Vittorio’s stunning beach side restaurant as the sun begins to set. Giorgio Locatelli
recently said .... My favourite place is Da Vittorio Ristorante, a fish restaurant on the beach in Porto Palo di Menfi. There's no menu, but the antipasti might include red prawns, octopus in oil and
lemon juice or marinaded anchovies - whatever the fishermen have caught that day - and the mains might be pasta with sea urchins, pasta with mixed seafood, or catch of the day grilled on the
barbecue.Daily Telegraph 2015
Friday
Pilates before breakfast. Departure for Marsala and optional wine tasting. Marsala is a lovely
Baroque town famous for the dessert wine of the same name, which was actually created by a
soap merchant from Liverpool in 1773. Time then for an afternoon boat trip to Mozia island
just off the coast to see the amazing salt pans. Returning then to nearby Marsala for a short visit. Then its back to the villa for our farewell dinner.
Saturday
Breakfast and late morning departure for Palermo Airport.
*Please note this is a sample itinerary. All activities are subject to change, dependent on weather conditions, location, and Italian life!
What's included in your bespoke Pilates Holiday
7 nights private luxury accommodation in beautiful villa with
pool
Italian chef (all dietary
requirements catered for)
Sunset dinner at the beach
All meals at the villa, unlimited wine and
Prosecco
Lunch at
Castellamare
Fresh local produce and typical Sicilian dishes
Private wine tasting at local winery
Local boat trip (optional at approx 5 Euros)
10 hours of Pilates lessons
Personal Pilates assessment
2 x 3 course cookery lessons
Cable car transfer (optional at approx 5 Euros)
Bath robes and Jacuzzi
All excursions in air conditioned minibus
Transfers from airport (subject to flight times, please ask when booking)
£1549.00
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT!
Credit cards subject to 2% charge
Our 2018 dates are now published. To view availability click the image above or call 44(0)20 7127 6542. email info@life-holidays.com
Life Holidays is fully insured with Tour Operators Liability Insurance through Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc.
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ON ANY HOLIDAY.
International Travellers
We have many guests from all over the world and with our all inclusive holidays you don't need to worry about fluctuating currency exchange rates. Direct flights are now available from USA, Canada, South Africa and Australia to airports in Italy. If you need help or advice please contact us and we will be delighted to advise on the best options.
Learn pilates on the beautiful island of Sicily, the stunning Le Marche region of mainland Italy or the infamous rolling hills of Tuscany.
Learn new skills in photography and find out how the professionals take stunning images.
Come to Italy and cook with our fabulous friendly Italian chefs.
Sicily in 2018. Click here to see the stunning places we visit and our magnificant villa.
Le Marche in 2018. Click here to see what's in store in this stunning region of mainland Italy
We are delighted to be involved with the Pilates Festival Scotland this year. Take a look at their website and come along and join in the fun. Candice will be in attendance so you can quiz her on all things Pilates.
Following popular demand we now accept credit card payments which are subject to a 2% processing charge. Please call for details.
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