Westin Hotels & Resorts have introduced
nightly social and cultural
events in all of their hotels including their
Italian properties to encourage guests to relax, socialize and learn
something new at the same time.
Florence’s Residence Hilda Marries Apartment and Hotel Living
A wonderful new set of
Florentine apartments marries
the best of the apartment
experience with the
convenience of hotel service and its location
cannot be beat.
Family Travel: Take the Kids to Italy
Taking the kids along on our trip to Italy this time sent unplanned itineraries and romantic interludes to be buried deep under piles of extra changes of clothes, favorite cuddlies, little books and toys, and pleas from us to leave that special pillow at home. Was this worth the effort?
Cypresses and Cylinders: Travel Italy by Ferrari
The vehicle: a new Ferrari F430 F1. The country: Italy. You: behind the wheel. Sound like your wildest Italian dream? One company is ready to make it a reality.
Restaurants in Italy: News on Where to Eat in Italy
New ownership of a classic Amalfi restaurants; Florence restaurants with all day service; Rome eatery adds Michelin star and more news on restaurants in Italy.
Florence Solo: The Highs and Lows of Going Alone
A single woman has a dream to see Florence - here is her story of the ups and downs of traveling alone and some of her best finds in Italy's "city of art."
Tuscany’s Villa Mangiacane: This Historic Villa Hotel Takes ‘Top Dog’ Honors
No expense has been spared at this new villa hotel overlooking Florence. Mangiacane, the villa (don't let the name fool you!) is a working farm and has ties to some of the most famous men of the Renaissance.
Segway Tours Hit Florence, Rome
Old fashioned walking tour not going to cut it this time around? We have just the thing for unconventional travelers. Cruise through Florence and Rome in style -- on a segway!
Osteria de l’Ortolano: Not Your Average Italian Deli
Osteria de l'Ortolano doesn't show up in the guidebooks of Florence. But if you happen to live or work in the neighborhood, just a couple of blocks from the Duomo, you'll surely know this popular gastronomia.
Florence’s Ferragamo Museum Celebrates the Art of Shoes
This article originally appeared in the December 2005 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Let me start with a disclosure — I love shoes: I like the variety of colors; the smell and feel of leather or suede; above all, having a good selection when I dress in the morning. I don’t have as many shoes as I want, but …
