With acres of glorious grounds to explore, the exquisite Verdura Resort is the perfect place to enjoy an autumn escape. You can soak up the warm Sicilian weather while sampling mouth-watering cuisine and world-class facilities, with plenty for both couples and families to enjoy. From coaching for budding golf pros to cooking masterclasses, here are five exceptional activities you can dive into this autumn at Verdura Resort.
Tee off at the Golf Academy
Lead by PGA qualified coaches, keen golfers can ensure they get the most out of Verdura’s two 18-hole championship courses by improving their game at the resort’s Golf Academy. Whether you are a total beginner or seasoned player, guests are guaranteed access to the best practice facilities and learning resources, along with a choice of tuition options, from one-on-one lessons to group classes.
Get out and explore on a guided trek
Though the sun still shines on Sicily during the autumn months, the comparatively cooler temperatures make it the perfect time to strike out on foot and explore the stunning Sicilian landscape surrounding the resort. Lead by the fitness team, you can keep fit whilst discovering cultural landmarks and outstanding areas of natural beauty.
Work together to find your way out of the Escape Room
Verdura’s Escape Room is a fun challenge to undertake for both couples and families. Taking place at the old Verdura train station, you must work together to solve puzzles and find the key.
Cooking masterclass
Take a few of chef Fulvio Pierangelini’s cooking skills home courtesy of a cooking masterclass. Under expert guidance, you’ll learn how to prepare some of the superb, seasonally inspired and locally sourced dishes served at Verdura Resort.
Prepare for a new season with a Spa Ritual
How better to prepare for the change in seasons than with a Rocco Forte Ritual at Verdura Spa? Performed using Forte Organics, which utilise the properties of ingredients taken from the resort, such as olive oil and citrus fruit, the treatments can be enjoyed alone or as a couple.
Take a look at Verdura’s seasonal golf packages, which include complimentary green fees or Vedura’s Seasonal Offers.
Vivacious, glamorous, powerful. Few figures encapsulate the effortless grandeur of the Belle Époque quite like Donna Franca, our Sicilian muse. Famed for her petite frame, thick dark hair and an exquisite fashion sense that has endured for over a century, Franca was the epitome of an era that placed beauty and high fashion at its forefront.
The festive season brings its own kind of sparkle - a flurry of celebrations, feasts, and time with those who matter most. To make gifting simple, we’ve curated a selection of bespoke experiences to delight everyone on your list. From candlelit dinners and Italian wine tastings to tranquil spa escapes and moments devoted to yourself, each experience thoughtfully crafted to offer moments of joy.
Preparations were in full swing at the North Pole - ribbons tied, sleigh bells polished, and lists checked twice - yet Father Christmas kindly agreed to pause his busy schedule for an interview. We met him at SCOTCH at The Balmoral, just as the famous clocktower struck 12:03 - it stands watch over Waverley Station, running three minutes fast, so no one ever misses a train. Settled into a deep armchair with a favourite dram in hand, he shared his most treasured places to pause, indulge and unwind across Europe every festive season.
