“Quel Mazzolin di Fiori”

“Quel Mazzolin di Fiori” is a 19th-century Italian folk song, which origins and sound are deeply rooted in Alpine culture. The lyrics tell the simple story of a bouquet of mountain flowers that a lady wishes to give to her fiancé. Despite its romantic theme unrelated to war, “Quel Mazzolin di Fiori” became the most popular song sung by the …

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Valle d’Aosta: Mountain High, Valley Small (Winter 2026)

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2026 issue of Dream of Italy. There is no need to note the sign marking the point where the Italian region of Piemonte yields to Italy’s smallest and highest region, Valle d’Aosta, located roughly an hour’s drive north of Turin at Pont-Saint-Martin. At the entrance to the Lys Valley, the rural village of …

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Taking the Water at Bagno Vignoni (Winter 2026)

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2026 issue of Dream of Italy. It is no secret that one of my favorite activities in Italy is to “take the water,” the old-fashioned way of saying I’m visiting one of Italy’s many relaxing and medicinal thermal hot springs. In tiny Bagno Vignoni, set in Tuscany’s almost otherworldly beautiful Val d’Orcia, everything, …

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Dream Day: Day to Night High Above Cortina (Winter 2026)

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2026 issue of Dream of Italy. Cortina d’Ampezzo, co-host of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, sits nestled in a wide valley framed by the Dolomites. One of the best ways to experience this dramatic landscape is by visiting Rifugio Scoiattoli (rifugioscoiattoli.it), a traditional mountain hut perched at 7,398 feet. Rifugio Scoiattoli is accessible …

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Quel Mazzolin di Fiori (Winter 2026)

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2026 issue of Dream of Italy. Quel Mazzolin di Fiori is a 19th-century Italian folk song, which origins and sound are deeply rooted in Alpine culture. The lyrics tell the simple story of a bouquet of mountain flowers that a lady wishes to give to her fiancé. Despite its romantic theme unrelated to …

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Captivating Highlights of Le Marche: San Benedetto del Tronto (Winter 2026)

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2026 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here.  San Benedetto del Tronto welcomes visitors with one of the most recognizable coastal landscapes in Le Marche: a long palm-lined promenade, sandy beaches and a relaxed Adriatic atmosphere. Known as the “Riviera delle Palme,” the town combines seaside tourism with local fishing …

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Captivating Highlights of Le Marche: Riviera del Conero (Winter 2026)

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2026 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here.  The Riviera del Conero offers a different vision of the Adriatic coast, where white limestone cliffs, dense Mediterranean vegetation and hidden coves replace the long sandy beaches typical of San Benedetto del Tronto. Centered around Monte Conero, this stretch of coastline is …

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Captivating Highlights of Le Marche: Hotel Interno Marche (Winter 2026)

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2026 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here.  Tolentino is best known for the Basilica di San Nicola, home to one of the region’s most remarkable medieval fresco cycles. In the Cappellone di San Nicola, 13th- and early-14th-century paintings attributed to the Giottesque school of Rimini, often linked to Pietro …

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Captivating Highlights of Le Marche: Porto San Giorgio and Porto Sant’Elpidio (Winter 2026)

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2026 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here.  From the hilltop terraces of Fermo, the Adriatic feels close enough to touch, and the coastline below offers two easy, rewarding stops: Porto San Giorgio and Porto Sant’Elpidio. Porto San Giorgio has long been associated with an elegant, classic Adriatic atmosphere, known …

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