Up Close with Pisa’s Ancient Ships

Nine ships dating from the 2nd century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. are being restored now in Pisa, but the Antique Naval Museum is closed. What to do? Don't worry -- Dream of Italy has the secret to seeing these grande dames of the sea, up close and personal!

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Ring THIS Bell for Unique Florentine Experiences

If you've done the Uffizi, done the Accademia and Santa Croce, and still want something more, we have just what's right for you. How about yoga and cooking classes in Tuscany? Olive-picking excursions?

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Milan Townhouse Galleria Hotel: A Tale of Seven Stars and A Butler

"Think of the butler as your personal assistant," advised the young lady who checked me into the 7-star hotel in Milan. Wonder what a 7-star hotel is like? We check into Milan's Town House Galleria.

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Gubbio (Umbria): City of More Than Just Silence

This Umbrian city has a reputation as a "city of silence," but there's more than meets the eye, or ear, here including incredible gastronomy and a chance to participate in a truffle hunt.

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Popes, Pizza and Thermal Baths in Viterbo Italy

This Lazio city just 60 miles from Rome offers a welcome respite from the Eternal City's tourists. You'll be greeted by legends of popes, one of the best-preserved groups of medieval buildings in Europe and lovely thermal baths.

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Tuscany’s Newest Hideaway: La Bandita

An American music executive and his wife found their own piece of paradise in the UNESCO-protected Val D'Orcia and have opened it up to guests seeking beauty and relaxation.

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Ancient Surgery Opens in Rimini

Rimini's Domus del Chirurgo (House of the Surgeon) has finally opened
after 17 years of excavation. Visitors can see the rooms where a surgeon living
in Roman times (thought to be Greek due to inscriptions) lived, welcomed patients
and operated.

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Terme di Saturnia’s Golf Course Opens

In December, Saturnia's first nine holes opened and the second nine will
open in March. There are stunning views of the nearby villages of Saturnia,
Montemerano and Poggio Murella from every hole.

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Four Days in Venice, Four Sestieri, Four Terrific Venice Restaurants

What's one of the biggest challenges in visiting Venice Italy? Finding wonderful, authentic restaurants that aren't overrun by tourists. We profile four of them in four different Venice neighborhoods.

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Spend the Night in Ischia’s Most Famous Landmark

The most striking landmark on Ischia is
Castello Aragonese, a fortress emerging from a
rocky islet that in various incarnations has been part of the island's history.
for thousands of years.

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