Michael Cummings, Author at Dream of Italy

How to Rent a Villa in Italy: Tips for First-Timers

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.

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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.

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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!

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The Dream Interview: Author Frances Mayes of Under the Tuscan Sun

Author Barrie Kerper interviews the author Frances Mayes who seems to have single-handedly put Tuscany on the map and finds out what she Mayes is up to these days.

My First Visit to Milan, Italy

When I came to Milan, I had
witnessed the contained chaos of Naples, the modern/ancient mix of Rome
and the artistic pride of Florence. Milan is a different animal from
them all.

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Up Close with Pisa’s Ancient Ships

Nine ships dating from the 2nd century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. are being restored now in Pisa, but the Antique Naval Museum is closed. What to do? Don't worry -- Dream of Italy has the secret to seeing these grande dames of the sea, up close and personal!

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