Think Sicily Releases An App Of Its Guide To Sicily, A Portrait Of Sicily

Online, June 14, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Brought to you by Think Sicily, provider of the most desirable rental villas in Sicily, A Portrait of Sicily is the most comprehensive iPhone and iPad guide to Italy's largest and most diverse region. Rich, colourful, and informative, A Portrait of Sicily is no ordinary guide, but a highly readable, fully illustrated "aperitif" that will whet your appetite, give you a taste of what Sicily has to offer and help you choose when it's time to order!

With texts and photographs produced exclusively by Think Sicily's locally based team of experts, A Portrait of Sicily takes you inside Sicily as it was meant to be explored and gives you the kind of expert advice and guidance that only years of experience and local knowledge can provide.

The App allows users to trace Sicily's rich cultural history using a scrolling timeline, unlock the secrets of the island's historic towns and archaeological sites, find out where the best beaches are, plan fun activities for your children, choose a restaurant for an unforgettable dinner or simply swipe your way through hundreds of stunning full screen photographs brought to life by the bright screen of your iPhone or iPad... A Portrait of Sicily will help users experience all that is best of Sicily.

Says Huw Beaugie, founder and Managing Director of The Thinking Traveller, "A Portrait of Sicily was first published in book form in 2008. Its transformation into an App confirms both our commitment to adding value to our clients' holiday and our desire to keep pushing back the boundaries in the field of luxury villa rental holidays."

"Whether you're already in Sicily and in need of a personal pocket guide, in the midst of planning a Sicilian holiday or simply interested in one of the most fascinating, diverse and beautiful places in the world, A Portrait of Sicily is an invaluable tool."