A Warning for Rental Car Drivers in Italy

It might seem crazy, considering Italians are some of the most reckless drivers around, but Italian police are cracking down on parking infractions. Here's what you need to know before you get behind the wheel of your rental car.

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Getting Around: Amalfi Coast Edition

Heading over to the Almafi Coast this summer? We've got you covered. Here Barrie Kerper provdes you with practical tips on renting a car, where to go, where to stay and where to eat.

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The Dream Interview: Pauline Frommer’s Italy

The daughter of guidebook king Arthur Frommer, Pauline Frommer, has launched her own guidebook series including, Pauline Frommer's Italy. Read on for details.

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All Aboard! Rome to Venice on the Orient-Express

While the London-Paris-Venice route is the train's most famous itinerary, few people realize it is possible to ride the Orient-Express within Italy itself, between Venice and Rome, and vice versa.

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International Driving Permit: Don’t Leave Home Without It

If you're renting a car on your next trip to Italy, make sure you read this article first!

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Our Latest Web Favorites

With no-frills airlines popping up all over Europe, it's hard to keep up. This Web site lists budget flights to and from 31 Italian airports.

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Ask the Editor

Dream of Italy's editor answers one readers question and gives her expert advice on renting a car and driving in Italy.

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Ryanair Opens Rome Hub

Traveling across Italy with expensive rail passes? Fear no more-- the low cost European airline Ryanair has made it to Rome! Now you can save money and get there faster.

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Find Bargains Online This Winter

The cheapest time to visit Italy is during the coming winter months.
You can purchase an air/hotel package for half what you might
pay for a summer airline ticket alone.Visit the following Web sites
to take advantage of some astounding deals on trips to Italy.

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Ports of Call When Cruising Italy

Craving some fun in the Italian sun? We have just the thing: choose full and half day excursions when you disembark from your Silversea cruise at Sorrento, Taormina, and Venice. Read on for details.

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