Below you'll find a list of all posts from April, 2006
Buying real estate in Italy has become one of my favorite topics as of late. For our March issue, I wrote about the areas of Tuscany that still make good prospects for foreign buyers. I personally have always said that if I had the money, I would buy a piece of oceanfront land or a home in Puglia. Businessweek Online …
The de facto symbol of Italian life – the Vespa – celebrated its 60th birthday today. The manufacturer unveiled three new models and plans for a Vespa museum – a brilliant idea! According to ANSA, “the Vespa’s actual birthday was April 23, the day in 1946 when the patent for the innovative two-wheeler was registered in Florence by Piaggio & …
From the son of the founder of the legendary Il Latini, a fantastic new Florence restaurant just steps away from Latini — with delicious food and an even better attitude.
The New York Times Sunday travel section featured a spread on affordable travel in Europe. The Times covered Milan, Venice and Rome in Italy: Best Advice Venice: Instead of paying a minimum of 80 euros for a 45-minute gondola ride, pay 50 cents to take one of Venice’s public gondolas across the Grand Canal. The traghetto is a far less …
Florence Solo: The Ups and Downs of Going Alone A single woman has a dream to see Florence – here is her story of the ups and downs of traveling alone and some of her best finds in Italy’s “city of art Rome: Sleep Where Keats Died A guide to staying at one of Rome’s best addresses – The Keat-Shelley …
The following companies have made this issue of Dream of Italy possible: Casale Sonnino – 18th century villa just outside Rome Chiantionline – olive oil from the heart of Tuscany DaVinci Capers – learn to think like Leonardo while visiting Tuscany Italian Vacation Villas – renting quality villas, farmhouses, and apartments in Italy Kublai – this Italy-based travel agency can …
A single woman has a dream to see Florence - here is her story of the ups and downs of traveling alone and some of her best finds in Italy's "city of art."
A guide to staying at one of Rome's best addresses - The Keat-Shelley House next to the Spanish Steps plus other fascinating and historic homes you can rent throughout your stay in Italy.
Conde Nast Traveller (British edition, thus the spelling) is out with their 2006 “Hot List” of where to stay worldwide. Four Italian hotels made the cut: Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista (Verona) – The hotel is likened to “a museum of modern furniture.” Hotel Caruso Ravello (Amalfi Coast) – It reopened last June after a major refurbishment by its new …
It is definitely not as glamorous as it sounds, but it is the most satisying job I can imagine. Italy inspired me to become a travel journalist and to start a travel newsletter. Seeking similar inspiration? What better place to learn about travel writing than in Italy. If you’re in Rome on May 18th, stop by American novelist Linda Lappin’s …
