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I’m a big fan of Daily Candy Travel and today they announced a special offer (4th night free with stay of three nights) for Alain Ducasse’ luxury Tuscan inn, L’Andana. This is one place I haven’t gotten to in my 20 or so visits to Italia and am eager to visit! Located in the little-known village of Castiglione della Pescala …
Italy is sizzling, and we’re not just talking about the gorgeous men and women. Temperatures all over the country are approaching or over 100 degrees and presenting a health hazard. Some regions where the heat and dryness have combined to spark wildfires have declared states of emergency. “Fires forced the rescue of about 250 beach-goers by boat on the Gargano …
So many of us barely have time to pick up our dry cleaning let alone set aside the time and space to ask ourselves the questions: “What do I want?” and “What’s next?” What if a new type of journey could give you this much-needed time and space — and also give you the chance to experience the colors, flavors, …
Actor, director and producer George Clooney may be the “Sexiest Man of the Year,” but he’s definitely more than just a pretty face (and body). Although he is wealthy enough to have bought a lakeside villa in Laglio, a small town near Como, he hasn’t let his fame or fortune overshadow his sense of civil duty to his fellow Italian …
It is Dream of Italy’s 5th anniversary!And you will see a number of features using the number “5” in the coming months. I’m inaugurating the series this month with “Five Favorite Casual Restaurants in Italy.” I was going to just pick my five favorite restaurants from my travels over the last five years but, although it may sound cliche, it …
Talk about rubbing salt in the wounds of Mafia member Walter Schiavone, who was arrested for murder in 1999, Italian authorities have decided to turn his “Scarface-esque” mansion into a physical rehabilitation center for Naples residents. According to The Guardian , Schiavone was so obsessed with the character of Scarface that he built a $ 2.5-million dollar replica of the …
Calling all belle ragazze! Many of our clients have asked for a trip just for ‘the girls’, so that’s what we’ve done at La Dolce Via Travel. Once school is back in session, why don’t you join in on this one-of-a-kind adventure with a friend, sister, mom, or cousin or other special person that includes stops in mysterious Venice, spa …
Described as “the most glamorous fashion show of all time” by actress Sarah Jessica Parker, Italian fashion designer Valentino celebrated 45-years of fashion design at a gala held in Rome over the weekend. According to The Guardian, “The retrospective, featuring the best gowns from almost half a century, was a hard act to follow, but the presentation of Valentino’s latest …
Dream of Italy will be sharing a booth with The Modern Italian Network at Washington, D.C.’s Festa Italiana in downtown D.C. this Sunday between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Come by the booth to enter to win a Dream of Italy gift basket, purchase DOI products and learn more about The Modern Italian Network!
Who doesn’t enjoy hitting the beach on a smoldering hot day, relaxing on a lounge-chair, feeling the cool breeze and the ocean mist caressing your face? For many women, the thought of strutting out onto the beach half-naked in a skimpy swimsuit is terrifying, especially if they know they are going to be either gawked at (or even worse, laughed …
