"Spanning a huge estate on Sicily’s southwest coast, Verdura Resort felt like a chic, family-friendly retreat with modernist architecture, olive groves, citrus trees and new Hollywood Hills–style villas with private pools that are nonetheless equipped with night lights, safety plugs and baby bathtubs. Kids happily eat spaghetti al pomodoro at Liolà trattoria while professionals run sports clubs in football and windsurfing; the kids’ club organizes singing-and-dancing Sicilian Mary Poppins–style activities and toddlers can nap in a cool sleep room while parents enjoy the beach or a spa session—the spa and Irene Forte’s natural skincare were standout reasons to carve out wellness time. " - Lauren Burvill
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"A sprawling coastal resort with 203 rooms, 20 villas (some with private pools), four restaurants, a large spa, three golf courses, and a private beach, the property sits less than an hour from the Valley of the Temples. Set on an extensive organic farm of olive, citrus, almond and other trees, the estate produces olive oil and ingredients used in an in‑house skincare line and spa treatments; families benefit from a kids club while adults can enjoy golf, dining, and a seawater‑based thalassotherapy circuit." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo
"Tucked away in the northwest corner of the island, sprawling, 230-hectare Verdura Resort is well equipped to deliver a full-on Mediterranean holiday."
"Located on Sicily’s southwest coast between the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and the fishing town of Sciacca, the resort is set along the Mediterranean among olive and orange groves. The resort’s 203 elegant rooms and suites boast sea views, private terraces, Sicilian art, and elements crafted by local artisans. Three- and four-bedroom villas, designed as private residences, are set on a hillside that slopes toward the resort’s private beach. Dining options include Amare for seafood, outdoor Sicilian trattoria Liolà, and Zagara, as well as the Pool Bar and all-day Granita. Two 18-hole golf courses, the East and the West, feature mountain foothills, sea views, and stunning terrain. The Golf Academy includes practice facilities, private lessons, fittings, and club rentals. The golf shop, bar, restaurants, and boutiques are located in the clubhouse. The expansive Irene Forte Spa includes an indoor lap pool, steam room, saunas, fitness studio, 11 treatment rooms, salon, and open-air courtyard. In addition, the resort will arrange cultural activities, adventures, and tours." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Golf courses are one of the world’s most popular hotel amenities, and quite a few MICHELIN Guide hotels cater to golfers in some measure." - Mark Fedeli

