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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 …
This Valentine’s Day, think outside of the box — the candy box that is — candy is great, but don’t you want to get your Valentine something more unique and meaningful? If he or she loves Italy or if you’re planning a trip together to the land of la dolce vita, we have a choice of two perfect gifts: Romantic …
Travel writer Tim Jepson has compiled a list of the 30 best things in Italy for the Telegraph newspaper. Lists like these always prompt discussion and debate; “but what about x or what about y.” Jepson’s list and links to related articles from Dream of Italy are below. Feel free to share your favorites in the comments section! Basilica di …
New Yorkers have a notoriously difficult time finding apartments that match their needs and the size of their wallets. That might be why The New York Times chose to chronicle a young American couple and their four-year quest to find the perfect Rome apartment rental. Sienna Reid, her husband Yves Jacques and their son Marcel started out living in Castelli …
Keep these holidays in mind when planning your trip to Italy- March 24: Easter Monday April 25: Liberation Day May 1: Labor Day June 2: Anniversary of the Republic August 15: Feast of the Assumption November 1: All Saints’ Day December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Assumption December 25: Christmas Day December 26: St. Stephen’s Day
