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This is an excerpt from the February 2008 issue of Dream of Italy: The 15th-century palazzo belonging to Venice’s prominent Sagredo family lay abandoned for 25 years before work began on transforming it into the new and exclusive hotel, Ca’ Sagredo. It took seven years to renovate the frescoes, plaster work and wall-size canvases that the Sagredos collected and commissioned. …
Alitalia has restored its service to Los Angeles International Airport. On June 1, the airline will begin nonstop service to Rome, five days per week, giving California its only nonstop service to Italy. Traveling eastbound, AZ flight 621 will depart LAX at 3:10 p.m. and arrive in Rome the next day at 12:10 p.m. Westbound, AZ flight 620 will …
We all know the dollar is weak. While travelers are still going to Italy, tour companies are doing all they can to stay competitive in these economic coniditions. Nothing speaks quite like cold, hard cash and bicycle tour outifitter Ciclismo Classico is giving 200 euros in spending money to every adult who books one of their European bicycling tours — …
Special thanks to Tony Polzer of 3 Millenia Tours for the following news: Starting March 9th the forum will no longer be free to the people. The ticket will be a combination Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum ticket. It will be the same price as the current Colosseum/Palatine Hill ticket. However, this ticket will be valid for two days. In addition to …
Venice’s Hilton Molino Stucky has introduced a unique fitness program with a distinctively Venetian flavor: Gondolier Training! The first-of-its-kind Molino Stucky Gondolier Training provides an intense full body workout, as well as a rare glimpse into one of Venice’s timeless traditions. Participants are taught the basics, from the physical technique of balancing and using the oar, to etiquette and conduct …
This week only, save 15% on our unique and fabulous Italian decoupage window boxes and buckets…I don’t think we have ever had a sale on these before… If you came to my home, you would be surprised how many of these I use all over the place. I have a Portofino window box on my desk holding assorted office supplies, …
The finest hand-painted Italian dinnerware, tableware, gifts and decorations for the home – all hand-crafted in Deruta, Italy. At La Tavola Bella, we provide you with a lifetime of beauty and a vacation from the everyday each time you use one of our products. Visit us at the International Food and Wine Show March 1 and 2 in Washington, DC. …
I’m just back from a vacation in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I have never been there before and the surroundings were absolutely stunning. I went skiing, dog sledding and snow shoeing and when my muscles weren’t aching too much went out for some great meals. One of the highlights was a meal at Il Villagio Osteria, which just opened a few …
It is that time of year again — sales for spring travel to Italy! Fly to Rome for $399 roundtrip on Eurofly. The price is for select flights from New York for travel through April. Price includes fuel surcharge but not taxes. Alitalia has roundtrip fares of $549 for travel now through March 29. A Saturday night stay is required. …
I’m convinced that the Amalfi Coast town of Ravello is a bit closer to heaven than most other places. I’m not just talking figuratively; it literally seems like you can reach out and touch the sky – all the while enjoying the most majestic views of the coast below. This photo is from my recent stay at Ravello’s Palazzo Sasso …
