Everyone seems to have an opinion about driving in Italy. Some people love the chaos. Others who have rented a car to drive through the country swear they will never do it again. If you’re traveling through the countryside, renting a car is often the best option for some people. There are four factors to consider when deciding whether to …
UPDATE: The first #italychat transcript includes great Rome travel advice. Dream of Italy (@dreamofitaly) is hosting the first #italychat on Twitter today, Wednesday, January 19th at 3p.m. ET. Today’s special guest is Erica Firpo (@NG_guide) and the topic for the hour-long chat is Rome – anything and everything about traveling to Rome and living there as an expat. Erica’s personal …
If you’re planning to travel to Rome this spring OR if you’re interested in being in Rome for a very special event, there is some news you should be aware of – According to the Associated Press, “The pope on Friday signed off on the miracle needed to beatify Pope John Paul II and set May 1 as the date …
In the December 2010/January 2011 issue of Dream of Italy, I reviewed Vino Roma’s wine tasting classes in Rome. I had a terrific afternoon with sommelier Hande Leimer and she taught me much I didn’t know about Italian wine, including why I was WRONG (and lots of other folks have been too) to think that Prosecco is the equivalent of …
With all the antiquities and ruins to see throughout Italy, it is easy to forget that the actual country of Italy is quite young. For centuries, the Italian peninsula was comprised of independent city-states, the Papal States and other areas controlled by various European kingdoms. The Italy we know today only dates back to 1861 when the modern Italian state …
Headed to Italy in 2011? Looking for inspiration? Well, we have some deals for you – but you have to act fast as there are only limited quantities. We’re clearing out our holiday stock and are reducing some of our most popular Italy travel DVDS and books by 20 to 45%. If you were every going to buy any of …
Every so often we share our expertise on other Web sites. Take a look at our Italy travel articles floating around cyberspace this week: Four Places to Celebrate Christmas in Rome on The Huffington Post Last-Minute Christmas and New Year’s Italy Deals on PeterGreenberg.com Parma Museums Dedicated to Food and Perfume on Jetsetter.com’s Blog
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This New Year’s Eve, step back in time in the heart of Tuscany as the luxurious Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort hosts a 1930s soiree, complete with gangster pinstripe suits, bow ties, Borsalino-hat clad waiters and chefs. The Jazz quartet, Sweet & Hot Band, will play the night away, and guests will ring in 2011 with a traditional …
We’re playing Santa Claus or Babbo Natale here at Dream of Italy giving away Italy travel gifts – DVDs, books, jewelry, subscriptions – over the next 12 days. It is 12 days of Christmas giveaways. ALL you have to do to ENTER is hit the LIKE button our Facebook Page! Winners will be randomly selected from among our Facebook Fans. …
