February 2005 – Living in Venice, Cortona Tuscany

This issue contains the first installment of Linda Burbank’s tale of being an expat in Venice; Dream of Italy talks with Under the Tuscan Sun author Frances Mayes; tells you where to purchase ceramics and how to ship your purchases home; plus traveling Italy with kids and Milans new designer café.

March 2005 – Cinque Terre, Abbey of Sant’ Antimo

In this issue, discover Cinque Terre and the secret less-beaten trails, an abbey dating from the days of Charlemagne, and the best places to stay and eat in the fishing villages; plus news on Italy’s smoking ban, Secrets of Sant’Angelo, and Zagat and Academia Barilla’s America’s Top Italian Restaurants.

April 2005 – Milan Hotel, Rome Tour Guide, Travel Planner

This issue introduces you to Rome’s best tour guide; a chocolate school in Perugia; one of Milan’s chicest hotels. It also includes book reviews; new tours; information on a new leaning Tower of Pisa; a calendar of events in Italy from June to December 2005. (8 pages)

May 2005 – Special Report: Venice

Our special report on Venice gives you Part II of Linda Burbank’s Venice tale; our listing of Venice hotels; unique Venice restaurants; plus Il Ballo del Doge,and free internet at a Convent.

June 2005- Special Report: Florence

Our special report on Florence suggests four new Florence hotels; explains the Academia della Crusca through the image of the pala and a fabulous Florentine meal; tells you where to find the real Room With A View; takes you to Villa La Petra in the Florentine hills; plus The Dream Interview with cookbook author Faith Willinger and where to find Florence’s best gelato.

July/August 2005 – Modena, The Palio in Siena, Florence

This issue takes you on a culinary tour of Modena (featuring balsamic vinegar); introduces Emilia-Romagna’s best restaurant; shares a dog’s tale of Siena’s Palio; gives helpful hints on how to get tickets for Palio events; reveals bargain places to stay in Florence; reviews new Italian cookbooks. (8 pages)

September 2005 – Special Report: Sicily

Our special report on Sicily covers the Aeolian Islands; Palermo; day trips outside Palermo; a Sicilian agriturismo featuring Roman ruins and a cooking school; favorite cities including Agrigento and Siracusa. (12 pages)

October 2005 – Pizza in Naples, Naples Hotels

The issue explores the best pizzerias in Naples; John Berendt’s insight on Venice and information about his book, The City of Falling Angels; a look at the hotels and restaurants of Naples’ Santa Lucia waterfront; plus Roberto Benigni’s new film, The Tiger and The Snow and traveling Italy by Ferrari. (8 pages)