If there is one thing about the Italian countryside that always earns its mark, it's the vast farms inhabited by warm and hospitable people. Here, you get to see the relaxing side of the country that bespeaks of the old charm of a scene in The Godfather. People are less uptight on this side and the environment, it is nothing but heavenly. Today, when it comes to Italian holidays, the growing demand for agriturismo, or loosely translated as “farm-stays, continues to rise. Italy's Hidden Beauty For a long time, the best-kept accommodation of Sicily and Florence lies hidden in its rolling landscape and vast wineries. Many well-heeled crowd no longer flock to the crowded cities and tourist hotspots featured in annunci appartamenti vacanze Sicilia. Independently owned by farmers or their representatives, these farmhouses are fast becoming a must-go destination for their cozy comfort and utmost serenity. Think about having roosters and cows as alarm clocks and crickets to bid you goodnight. Though you nary see large ville and modern apartment complexes on this side of the country, the antiquated mini-apartments and farmhouses are simple enthralling with its homey feel and vibrancy. Of Food and Warm People One of the best parts in farm-stays is in the hospitality of the person running the “hotel. Every day of your stay, you are welcome to partake in what activity they have in their farm. You can milk cows, chase chickens, ride a tractor, stretch out in the rolling grasslands or visit a nearby beach that is typical of Sicily. Of course, the food is heavenly! In most of the farm-stays, your 30 Euros can already get you a full breakfast plus dinner as part of your accommodation. Expect to eat all organic food while on a farm-stay. Menus cooked from fresh produce, eggs, meat, wine, olive oil, variety of cheese, and home-made pasta will definitely change your appetite for real food. There is no swanky restaurant in town and, gladly, that will be the very reason that you will be looking for, again and again, when you go back to your real life. So, the next time you pack your bag for a much needed R and R in Italy, simply look for a reliable case per le vacanze in affitto Sicilia that features “farm-stays. If there is a thing as heaven on Earth, this one comes close to the Pearly Gates.