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Susan Gravely: Bringing Italian Craftsmanship Home (February/March 2021)

This article originally appeared in the February/March 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Susan Gravely’s first trip to Italy nearly 40 years ago was filled with serendipity. After arriving on the Amalfi Coast and falling in love with the intricate patterns on their hotel’s dinnerware, Susan, her mom Lee and her sister Frances found themselves struck with passion for the handmade …

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Share Your Dream: Like an Episode of Friends (June/July 2020)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. When I dream of Italy, I dream of Francesco’s laughter when his businesslike reserve breaks and he says, “I feel like I’m in an episode of Friends!” Earlier in the day, Francesco told the four of us that he and his wife love this television show and that Joey …

Quiet Corners of Capri (April/May 2020)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. While Capri is noted for the crowds of travelers it attracts, one thing you will rarely hear about is how many quiet spots there are on the island. Yes, quiet. If you’re staying in Capri town, visit the Giardini di Augusto, Gardens of Augustus (Via Matteotti, 2; open …

Capri: A Place of Dreams (April/May 2020)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. If everything ever written about Capri could be put together, one theme would emerge. Dreams. While Rome intrigues, Florence marvels, and Venice enchants, there is something about Capri that lends itself quite naturally to dreaming. For some it is the tantalizingly blue sea and natural beauty of its gardens, …

Ristorante Michel’angelo’s Zucchini or Eggplant Parmesan Recipe (April/May 2020)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. Gianluca D’Esposito and his Australian-born wife, Holly Star, from Capri’s Ristorante Michel’angelo have shared a family favorite recipe: Capri is a natural paradise and its rich soil and moderate climate makes it perfect to cultivate the fresh ingredients that feature in its traditional cuisine. At Gianluca’s family home, they …

Find Your Fashion Inspo on Capri (April/May 2020)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. Capri is synonymous with fashion and style. At the heart of the island’s design sense is simplicity, comfort and a look that is relaxed and often colorful. In the 1950s, this refreshing sensibility and la dolce vita style appealed to jet set travelers—from movie stars to aristocracy—who came to …

Diving Into Capri’s Blue Sea (April/May 2020)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 Issue of Dream of Italy. If there’s one thing about Capri that inspires travel dreams, it’s the island’s tempting sea. Capri’s rocky beaches make up in dramatic beauty what they lack in comfort. To help, there are beach clubs that offer a variety of options from chairs to loungers, with umbrellas usually costing extra. …

Where to Dine, Caprese-Style (April/May 2020)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. Capri has a way of making everything taste better. Whether you’re dining on fresh seafood by the sea or tucking into traditional Ravioli Caprese in a family run restaurant or just savoring a Spritz at sunset with a view, Capri’s beauty adds something extra. One thing you’ll also …

Pompeii House Reopens After Stunning Makeover (March 2020)

This article originally appeared in the March 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. After a six-year-long restoriation, the Casa del Frutteto (House of the Orchard) in Pompeii has reopened, featuring vivid botanical frescoes, after a six-year-long restoration by a talented team comprising archaeologists, engineers, architects and anthropologists. The House of the Orchard is considered one of the most picturesque houses …

What’s New in Italy in 2020: Royal Life in Naples Unveiled

This article originally appeared in the November 2019 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main What’s New in 2020 article here. Before Italy was unified in 1861, it was composed of several kingdoms, each with their own nobility, customs, and wealth. The Kingdom of Naples comprised the southern half of the peninsula, stretching from the heel and tip of the boot all the way …

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