Below you'll find a list of all posts from June, 2009
The big news at Dream of Italy these days is that we are switching over to producing and printing our paid print newsletter in full color. These means all of our photos will now be bold, lucious and vibrant – like Italy itself. You will see this change in both the PDF and print versions of our paid newsletter. Plus …
It is that time of year again when many people are planning their summer adventures in Italia. We’re happy to remind you that we can help you save a few dollars or euros on your travel with Dream of Italy’s special 5% discount on Auto Europe car rentals! To take advantage of this offer, call Auto Europe at (800) …
This is the first in a series of guest posts from Italy by Anthony Capozzoli of How To Tour Italy: Dante writes La natura e l’arte di Dio (nature is the art of God). You can see the storm coming in for miles. Like most things in Italy it is a gradual build-up. But when it hits it is as …
There’s still time to scheme up a summertime getaway to Italy. Check out these flight and hotel deals – Flights: Airfare Watchdog has found round trip flights between New York and Rome for as little as $296 INCLUDING taxes for late August, September and October. These are unheard of prices!! Kayak is a great site for finding low priced flights …
The Dogana, a 17th-Century “former customs house” in Venice, is making headlines this week. The space was bought by renowned French art collector Francois Pinault in 2007 after he out-bid the Guggenheim Foundation, according to The New York Times. Renovations to transform the building into a stunning gallery space were led by Tadao Ando, a Japanese architect, and completed earlier …
The Italian language is as fascinating as it is beautiful. When I read a preview copy of the new book, La Bella Lingua: My Love Affair With the World’s Most Enchanting Language, I asked author Dianne Hales to share her captivating findings about the history and nuances of Italiano. She shares them in a special article in our May newsletter. …
Since 1989, the Wine Captain’s Course has provided outstanding wine education for both professionals and amateurs. Graduates of the Wine Captain’s Course staff some of the D.C. area’s finest hotels, wine shops, and restaurants. Taught by sommelier and former chef Rob Stewart, the WCC is the best choice for anyone desiring an enhanced knowledge of wine and food. The nine-week …
