Below you'll find a list of all posts from March, 2006
In honor of or our March issue, a special report on Tuscan hideaways, we asked friends of Dream of Italy to tell us about their favorite spots in Tuscany. Seth Zurer of Select Italy recommends: The Ankhura is a spectacular family-run farmhouse bed and breakfast perched right in the middle of Senese countryside. Our three-night package lets guests bask in …
Sheri Levitt and Naomi Finkelstein of The Villa People recommend: Our recommended Tuscan hideaway is “Casa “R” in Montalcino (the home of Brunello wine) The villa is breathtaking in that it is nestled totally within the center of a vineyard and boasts 360-degree views. Each room has its own special feature such as fireplace, Juliet balcony or terrace.Typically charming and …
People come to this Tuscan spa for the sea, and all of its restorative powers. In fact, the second word in the resorts name talasso -- comes from thalassa, Greek for sea. The private sand beach in front of the hotel has won awards for its purity.
It wasn’t easy to get into a class at Perugina’s Scuola del Ciccolato,the leading Italian chocolate maker’s new chocolate school. But to chocoholics who persevere, there’s a sweet lesson waiting.
In honor of or our March issue, a special report on Tuscan hideaways, we asked friends of Dream of Italy to tell us about their favorite spots in Tuscany. This recommendation is from Rosanne Cofoid of La Dolce Via Travel: Castelletto Di Montebenichi is an enchanting little hotel (just 10 rooms), in the center of a medieval hamlet that was …
In honor of our March issue, a special report on Tuscan hideaways, we asked friends of Dream of Italy to tell us about their favorite spots in Tuscany. This recommendation is from Anna Maria Sorrentino of Shop, Wine and Dine: Maremma’s uncompromising beauty , with its expanse of sweet rolling hills, stretches of dense pine woods, olive groves and vineyards …
According to BizTravelLife, today Virgin Express starts three weekly Boeing 737 flights from its Brussels hub to Palermo, Sicily. Wednesday, Virgin Express starts three weekly Boeing 737 flights from its Brussels hub to Palermo, Sicily. And on Friday, Ryanair begins four weekly Boeing 737 flights from London/Stansted to Parma.
Our special report reveals our favorite historic villa hotel in Tuscan as well as a fantastic Tuscan spa specializing in thalassotherapy. We take a look at the castle where Rachael Ray was married, reveal a villa rental with a private golf course and tell you how to hang with Tuscan cowboys. Also: advice on buying a house in Tuscany.
I received an e-mail today from a fellow travel writer who is looking for someone who doesn’t currently speak Italian but would like to begin learning. Perhaps in preparation for a summer trip? She would like that person to try a particular brand of books and tapes (she will be provide them and you are free to keep them as …
The following companies have made Dream of Italy possible: Casale Sonnino – 18th century villa outside of Rome Chiantionline – olive oil from the heart of Tuscany Dream of Italy Designs – fine Venetian glass jewelry created by the masters Italia Rail – book your train tickets before you travel to Italy Kublai – this Italy-based travel agency can handle …
