February 2014 – Rome Dining, New in Florence, Vesuvius Tour

This issue combines practical reviews and tips along with a look an everyday Italian life. Sam Hilt’s essay on the quirks of Italian culture, particularly in relation to health and the weather. Explore three interesting new modern eateries in Rome, take an exclusive tour inside the Vesuvius crater, find out what is new in Florence and visit the newly re-named Palazzo Avino in Ravello. (8 pages)

December 2013/January 2014 – Venice with Kids, Bologna

Share the magic of Venice with your children. Our mom/writer takes her kids to Venice and reports back on amazing kid-friendly finds from special tours to places to stay. Bologna – another magnificent destination for the history and the food!

November 2013 – Special Report: New Hotels in Italy

We are always covering new
hotels in the pages of Dream
of Italy,
but with an explosion
of new places to stay in Italy, we
decided to round up some of the
latest selections and look ahead to
what is opening in 2014.

October 2013 – Naples, Calabria, Culinary Train Trips

All aboard! Did you know that Italy is home to some culinary-inspired trains? We profile five that either serve you on board or take you to a foodie destination. Then off to Naples where the city has met the 21st century. And further south, the enchanting region of Calabria where alluring places await!

September 2013 – Florence Hotels, Sardinia

In this issue, we visit the Renaissance city of Florence to find six unique “home away from home” places to stay. If you’re looking to use hotel rewards points in Florence, we tell you how. Then jetting off to Sardinia, we tour the island’s most breathtaking outdoor archaeological finds. (8 pages)

August 2013 – Special Report: Italian Ancestry & Citizenship

Do you have Italian blood? Have your traced your family tree back to Italy? Whether you want to learn more about your family, go on an ancestry tour of Italy or find out if you are eligible for dual citizenship with Italy, this special report will help you dig deeper into your Italian heritage. (10 pages)

May 2013 – Assisi, Le Marche Vineyard

Since the election of Pope Francis, everyone is planning to visit Assisi (including the pope, in October) to learn more about Saint Francis. We have a full guide on the top sites, hidden treasures and where to stay and eat. Then we are off to Le Marche to visit an organic vineyard that is gaining recognition in Italy – and it offerss an adorable hotel.

April 2013 – Genoa, Venice, Puglia

We’re off to the seaport of Genoa which offers much more than a gritty seafaring history, its a gorgeous city to take in palaces and plates of Ligurian specialties. Over to Venice to explore its pleasures in the form of spas, churches, music and shopping. And finally, a cooking lesson in Puglia.

March 2013 – Stresa, La Maggiore, Venice Cooking Lessons

Looking for a place in Italy to de-stress? We can’t think of a better place than Stresa on Lake Maggiore. Spend your days wandering islands, gardens and palaces and even take a day trip into Switzerland. Get into the local Venice scene with cooking lessons with one of two incredible chefs who focus on transforming local seafood into succulent dishes. (8 pages)