Never rented an apartment or villa abroad before? No worries! Now is the time--here are six things to do to insure a hassle-free experience renting in Italy-- straight from the mouths of those who have been doing it for years.
Recommended Rental Agencies, Apartments and Villas in Italy
The best part of this special report - a listing of over 50 agencies, apartments and villas that we've tried and like - from apartments rentals in Rome to villas overlooking the Amalfi Coast.
Villa Rentals: What I Learned From Slow Travel
Pauline Kenny and her husband Steve Cohen found a new way to travel -- and founded a website and a movement to go along with it. Pauline shares her story and how it can help the rest of us navigate the world of villa rentals. Lots of practical advice on how to rent in Italy!
Dollar at One-Year High Against Euro
How lovely to wake up this morning and read the news that the dollar has reached a one-year high against the euro. Earlier this summer, the euro was trading at around $1.60. Now it is down to around $1.40. Makes travel to Italy much more pleasing!
Major Italy Fare Sale: $399 Roundtrip Total!
ANOTHER UPDATE: The actual price is $399 plus $86 in taxes. Here are the flights that are part of the sale: GJ957 (JFK-ROME) Sep. 13,14,19,20,21,23,26,27,28 • Oct. 3,5,10,12,17,19,24,31 GJ956 (ROME-JFK) Sep. 16,20,26,28 • Oct. 3,10,12,17,19,24,26 GJ941 (JFK-NAPLES) Sep. 15,24,26 • Oct. 6,10,17 GJ940 (NAPLES-JFK) Oct. 7 GJ933 (JFK-PALERMO) Sep. 28 • Oct. 5,12,19,26 GJ932 (PALERMO-JFK) Oct. 20 GJ929 (JFK-BOLOGNA) Sep. …
Join Dream of Italy’s Editor This Sunday in Maryland
Not only does September mark the sixth anniversary of Dream of Italy — and we’re celebrating by offering a $15 discount on our newsletter subscriptions — it is the fifth anniversary of Bella Italia, that wonderful store of all things Italian in Bethesda, MD! I’m helping them celebrate this Sunday, September 7th by being at the store to hand out …
Get Personal with the Italian Harvest
This is from a past newsletter issue of Dream of Italy: Pretty soon, Italy’s olive and grape harvests wil be in full swing. Travelers looking for a hands-on experience often wonder how they can take part in the harvest. Finding a farm where one can volunteer can be daunting because there are strict laws in Italy preventing voluntary labor and …
End of Summer “Clear Out the Stockroom” Sale
Some of Dream of Italy’s most popular items are on sale – at our lowest prices ever – only on remaining stock: * DVD: The Night of the Shooting Stars (one of the best Italian films, ever!) * Book: In Love in Italy + Bonus: Amalfi Coast Special Report * Italia Decoupage Window Box – Just $40 * Roma Decoupage …
New Year’s in Italy with Music and Markets
Music and Markets Tours presents the best of live jazz from Umbria Jazz Winter in hilltop Orvieto, remarkable food and wine, and the unique winter beauty of Tuscany and Umbria. Revel in a jazzy New Year’s Eve, stroll Tuscan lanes, visit an olive farm and vineyard, and shop at world-class outlets. Complete details on our Web site, or call (877) …
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