While we have some favorite Italy tour guides of our own to share (in addition to the many we’ve shared over the past nine years), we’re taking nominations for YOUR favorite tour guides in Italy! Tell us by May 30, 2012.
Borgo Egnazia — Puglia Resort Where Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Married
Borgo Egnazia is the stunning seaside resort in Puglia where stars Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel were married. Built with with Renaissance, Moorish and Norman influences, it is a great Puglia resort especially for golfers, families and those who want to enjoy Pugliese culture.
Sala Blu Offers Assistance in Italy’s Train Stations
If you have mobility problems (disabled, use a wheelchair, pregnant), riding Italy's trains can be difficult, especially when dealing with luggage. The free service Sala Blu -- offered by Trenitalia -- can provide you with extra assistance in getting on and off trains and to your final destination.
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Take a Mosaics Class in Rome Italy
If you've already done the usual sights in Rome or are looking for a unique and artistic experience, why not take a hands-on mosaics class? We've got an affordable option to learn this ancient Roman craft.
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How to Visit the Swiss Guards Armory in Vatican City
While it isn't open to the general public, with a little advance planning, you might be able to secure a visit to the Swiss Guards Armory in Vatican City. Learn more about the Swiss Guards and see historical displays of their weapons and uniforms.
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Three Historic Italian Libraries Worth Visiting
Italy is home to a number of impressive historic libraries including the the unusual looking Biblioteca Sandro Penna in Umbria, the National Central Library of Florence and of course, the Vatican Library.
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** Hit the Beach on Sardinia – Santa Teresa di Gallura (Free Italy Travel Advice) **
And on the island of Sardinia that has the best beaches in Italy, the Rene Bianca Beach that’s steps down from Santa Teresa di Gallura is prime.
Win a Copy of SimpleItaly Loves Chicken + Rigatoni and Chicken all’Amatriciana Recipe
Frequent Dream of Italy contributor Sharon Sanders has a new e-cookbook out dedicated to Italian chicken recipes. SimpleItaly Loves Chicken ($2.99) is for sale in the Amazon Kindle store and Barnes & Noble Nook store. LEAVE A COMMENT below with the name of your favorite chicken dish (doesn’t have to be Italian, but we do love Italian dishes!) and you …
One of the World’s Most Unusual Libraries is in Perugia Italy
In the February 2012 issue of Dream of Italy, Irene Levine visits the oldest public library in Europe in the town of Cesena. In this excerpt from the current issue, Elaine Murphy looks at another of Italy’s libraries that warrants a visit: Biblioteca Sandro Penna (Perugia) This public library, located in the San Sisto district of Perugia (Umbria), was named …
Holiday Calendar: Christmas and New Year’s in Italy
The basics on what you need to know to enjoy the Italian holiday season including greetings in the Italian language, Italian Christmas traditions and special holiday foods.