A charming villa rental in Tuscany provides the base for a week of Tuscan adventures, from teeing up on a Tuscany golf course to meeting Cinta Senese pigs to making ravioli.
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February 2013 – Best Tour Guides in Central and Southern Italy
The February 2013 issue of Dream of Italy – a special report on the best local tour guides in central and southern Italy – is hot off the presses. If you’re NOT a subscriber, subscribe today to instantly access the PDF version of this issue, our previous issue on best tour guides in northern Italy and nearly 100 back issues of our award-winning print newsletter. …
Pope Resigns: Where Will Pope Benedict Live?
The Papal Palace Details about Pope Benedict’s transition to retirement are emerging. On February 28, the Pope will be helicoptered to Castel Gandolfo, the papal vacation and summer residence in the Alban Hills outside Rome. The site, a short train ride from Rome, is popular with pilgrims from around the world who on summer Sundays catch the 8:37 train …
An Insider Shares More on the Pope’s Resignation and What to Expect at the Vatican
As the world continues to absorb the enormity of Pope Benedict’s sudden resignation and the changes it might represent, one thing is certain: St. Peter’s Square will be teeming between now and Easter Sunday, as Pope Benedict winds down his papacy over the next two weeks and the Catholic Church selects and installs a new pope. Within hours of today’s …
Pope Resigns: Implications for Travel to Rome
Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world and resigned the papacy today, two days before Lent and seven weeks before Easter, the highest and holiest holiday in the Catholic Church. His resignation, effective February 28, is without modern precedent. The last pope to resign, Gregory XII, stepped down in nearly 600 years ago, in 1450. The official reason given was Pope …
Some Great Northern Italy Tour Guides From Our Special Report
Our latest issue – a special report on the best local guides in Northern Italy – is the first of two issues on some of the best tour guides in Italy! We revealed more than 30 of our favorite tour guides and tour companies in Northern Italy. These are passionate locals who lead 1/2-day and one-day private and scheduled tours. Subscribers can access the …
Great Local Tour Guides in Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta
Did you know that there are Roman ruins in the Aosta Valley that rival
Rome? We've got a great guide to show around. In neighboring Piedmont, take in the palaces of Turin, explore the vineyards of Langhe and Monferrato and even take a Segway tour of Alba. We've got awesome tour guides to take you on these adventures.
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Great Local Tour Guides in the Cinque Terre, Liguria, the Lakes, Milan and Lombardy
Whether you want to see the stunning Cinque Terre by boat with a local captain or by land, hiking with a local expert, we've got the guides for you. Ready to experience the magic of the Lakes and Lombardy? We reveal fabulous locals to show you around.
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Great Local Tour Guides in the Dolomites, Friuli and Emilia-Romagna
Explore the World War I history of Friuli and the Dolomite Mountains with these fantastic local guides - take part in the outdoor adventures available in both regions too. Emilia-Romagna offers rich history (think Ravenna's mosaics) and an an incredible food culture - here's how to explore both with locals.
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