Below you'll find a list of all posts from December, 2007
With the lira-euro conversion several years ago and the weakened dollar, the price of Italian real estate for foreigners has skyrocketed. Many of us just assumed that owning a piece of la dolce vita, especially in Tuscany, was out of reach. Maybe not, according to Vera Marie Badertscher, who introduces our readers to the concept of fractional ownership — starting …
My friend Joe alerts me that Alitalia has extended its business class fare sale (Magnifica Class) through the holidays. This offer is valid for travel from December 23, 2007. Travel must be complete by January 9, 2008. You can fly business class to Italy for as little as $ 1,389 round-trip! But as many of you who know about …
Thought you couldn't afford to buy a home in Tuscany? Think again. Fractional ownership allows you to buy a share in a villa or apartment for as little as $90,000. We profile three private residence clubs in the region.
The exploration of a little-known region – Le Marche…The possibility of owning a villa in Tuscany – through fractional ownership…Not eating like a tourist in Venice – four choices…
I was at the post office today (yes, my local branch is open on Sunday!) mailing a bunch of our gift subscriptions and had a chance during the long wait, to receive some of the things that were in Dream of Italy’s P.O. Box. A new property in Tuscany caught my eye, especially since it is open for Christmas and …
What's one of the biggest challenges in visiting Venice Italy? Finding wonderful, authentic restaurants that aren't overrun by tourists. We profile four of them in four different Venice neighborhoods.
In 1957, author Guido Piovene wrote, "Italy, with its range of landscapes, is a distillation of the world; the Marche is a distillation of Italy." International visitors are only now beginning to discover this charming and affordable region.
Thinking of heading to Italy for the holidays? Here is a must have guide to holiday sights and sounds in Venice Italy – from the best Christmas markets in Venice to New Year’s concerts and much more.
Italy is one of the world’s most romantic destinations. Evoke memories of a wonderful trip of the past or hopes for a trip of the future with this romantic travel gifts. Know a couple celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary in Italy in 2008? These are also perfect presents for them: Romantic Italy Travel Gift Basket Subscription to the Award-Winning Travel …
The New York Times reports today that the entire country of Italy is in a funk. A recent poll reports that they are the least happy people in Western Europe. So what’s the deal? Was Under The Tuscan Sun selling us a song-and-dance? Much of it can be summed up by “it’s the economy, stupid.” As Ian Fisher reports, Pensions, …
