Looking for Venice Christmas Cards?

Yes, boys and girls, it is just about that time of year…I was in Target this evening, purchasing a Halloween costume. If you must know, it was for me. Apparently, even thirty-somethings go to Halloween parties…Anyway, the aisles just next to the Halloween items were filling with all kinds of Christmas products. Come November 1, the holiday bonanza will be …

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Trajan’s Markets Reopen in Rome

Trajan’s Markets reopened to the public today in Rome after more than two years of restoration and construction. The new Museum of the Imperial Forums also opened today, according to the Italian news agency, ANSA. The refurbished markets and new museum are the first steps in the creation of a number of old and new museums and cultural sites on …

Do Your Homework Before Renting a Villa in Italy

In this excerpt from Dream of Italy’s Special Report: Villa Rentals, villa rental experts share their tips for selecting the villa of your dreams – Use the Web to do some detective work. Search for the name of the property you are interested in (as well as the town where it is located) on the Internet. You might be able …

Access to Once-in-a-Lifetime Italian Travel Experiences

We’ve crossed the pond! Last weekend, The London Sunday Times wrote about Dream of Italy, specifically our travel planning off shoot, The Italian Dream Concierge. In “The A-Lister’s Guide to Luxury Travel,” reporter Paul Croughton details how yours truly and other high-end planners can offer you once-in-a-lifetime experiences. He writes, “The bespoke travel arranger has contacts where mere wandering mortals …

Do You Know The Three Tomatoes?

The Three Tomatoes is a free weekly e-newsletter written for “women who aren’t kids.” It’s the New York City insider’s guide to living, playing, and having fun in and out of New York City. If you’re a woman who has no desire to be a kid, but still wants to look great, feel great and have ball, then you’ll love …

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Save Money in Italy by Staying in a Roman Convent

This is an excerpt from an article on staying in Roman convents that appeared in the September 2007 issue of Dream of Italy – The smell of holy water hits me the moment I’m buzzed into Fraterna Domus, which sits just a few blocks from Piazza Navona. A slim woman in her 50’s, with pixie hair cut, navy blue sweater …

How You Might End Up in the Slammer When You Visit Italy

Don’t worry, it is only for dinner.   There’s a new dining option in Tuscany and you will have to submit to a background check and receive a security clearance to get a reservation. The 500-year old Fortezza Medicea in Volterra — a high-security prison — invites the public to eat at its prison restaurant, reports Budget Travel Magazine.   …

More News on Italy Fare Sales

A few updates on some of the fare sales we reported on last week: Alitalia has extended its fare sale to September 28. Details below. Delta has extended its fare sale through October 8. We mention a deal to Pisa below, but other routes are on sale, including the convenient non-stop New York to Venice flight.

A Unique Way to Celebrate Columbus Day in Baltimore

My friend Matt Platania, director of the Modern Italian Network, has done it again — come up with a unique event to celebrate Italy and Italian-American history. He’s hosting The 1491 Fusion Dinner on Sunday, October 7, 2007 in Baltimore’s Little Italy. This event will celebrate the land that Columbus discovered by combining native ingredients found in the Western Hemisphere …

Add United to Sale Fares for Italy

United is having a sale on winter fares to Rome and Milan; fares start at $494 roundtrip (not including taxes). Travel between: December 1 through March 29, 2008. Deadline for booking: September 27, 11:59 PM ET Other requirements: Departures are valid Monday through Thursday through February 29, 2008. Fares require a Saturday-night stay, and the maximum stay is 30 days.