I didn’t even know Elizabeth Montana of DreamItalia and her husband the famous Denver sushi master Yasu Kizaki were longtime readers of Dream of Italy when I attended the Italian Wine and Movie Night they co-organized last summer at Balistreri Vineyards in Denver. It was simply the best event I have been to in the two years I have lived …
Recently CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg and his team asked me to share five of the most beautiful Italian beaches over on his travel site. I know the Internet and travelers love lists like this but to be honest, narrowing any down any selection of “best of” or “most beautiful” in Italy gives me some anxiety – so many great …
Are you in the market to buy a villa in Tuscany? Granted this is still in the “dream” category for most of us, but an intriguing auction taking place later this month just might help one lucky bidder snag an elegant villa in Tuscany for a steal of a price. Villa Sognare, a 26-room villa in the walled town of Barga, will be …
Are you a gal looking for an Italian getaway? Our friend and frequent Dream of Italy contributor Susan Van Allen, author of the book 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, has just announced GOLDEN WEEK IN TUSCANY: FOR WOMEN ONLY! Join Susan November 3-10, 2012, for an inspiring adventure in the Tuscan countryside. Immerse yourself in breathtaking surroundings, celebrate …
The final destination on my recent trip to Italy was the most moving. I drove to the small town of Bernalda (in the in-step of the Italian boot in the region of Basilicata) to stay at the new 9-suite hotel film director Francis Ford Coppola opened in his ancestral hometown. Even if you can’t afford a night at Palazzo Margherita (few …
Live like a local for less than a hotel with Cross Pollinate Perfect for families who want cooking facilities and space to spread out. All our properties are inspected by our staff and reviewed and photographed honestly. Booking is quick and easy. No damage deposits or cleaning fees, and most importantly, we’re reachable for any problems or questions before and …
Dream of Italy (@dreamofitaly) will be hosting #italychat on Twitter on Wednesday, May 30th at 3 p.m. ET. The topic taking your kids to Italy and our guest will be Madeline Jhawar (@madelinej)! You’re invited to join us by asking questions and/or sharing your own own advice on traveling with children in Italy. After five years in Italy working first as a hiking …
Whether you’ve seen Italy by land already or its your first trip, cruising the Italian coastline (there are 4,700 miles of it) is an amazing way to experience Italy from a unique vantage point. Cruising can be a great way to see so much in short amount of time for one price and without packing and unpacking…and oh and with lots …
Dream of Italy (@dreamofitaly) will be hosting #italychat on Twitter on Wednesday, June 1st at 3 p.m. ET. The topic will be Florence and our guest will be Alexandra Korey (@arttrav)! You’re invited to join us by asking questions and/or sharing your own own advice on travel to Florence or expat life in Florence. Alexandra is an art historian turned journalist, blogger, …
We need your help in rounding up the very best of Italy’s tour guides and you could be rewarded with a 6-month digital subscription to Dream of Italy ($47) if you’re the first person to nominate a tour guide we include in our upcoming special issue on Italy’s best tour guides! Please take two minutes to fill out our favorite …
