Dream of Italy talks with Clare Brown,renowned travel consultant, tells us about her work, writing and researching and her daughter Karen Brown's Italy guidebooks.
Bargains Abound at the Prada and Gucci Outlets
Thinking of heading over to Florence? Don't miss the heavenly shopping outlets just 45 minutes away. Here we detail one visitors experience, including what to eat,where to shop and how to get there.
My Favorite Venetian
Our writer went to Venice with her husband and her blended family,
but found herself drawn to another man, a man she met almost as soon as she set foot in Venice. Read on to get the details on her story.
A Jewel of a Cooking School in Tuscany
A homey aroma summons from the kitchen of Bill and Patty
Sutherland's 300-year-old farmhouse as you arrive for the first
day of your course in Tuscan cooking. Read on to find out how you can enjoy people and food at a week long program, Tuscan Women Cook, held in a Tuscan farmhouse.
On the Trail of Truffles in Alba in Piedmont
With a flourish, Massimo places a steaming plate of risotto al tartufo on the table between us. Eagerly, my husband and I pick up our forks to taste the fragrant rice, studded with luxurious
shavings of "the white diamond of Alba." Read on for details on this special experience and more in Alba.
Read Italy: A Thousand Days in Venice
A middle-aged woman visits Venice with two friends in tow. A Venetian
banker spots her at a cafe and begs her to meet him the next day. Read on for the details on Marlena de Blasi's true story of finding love in Venice.
The Dream Interview: Frank Bruni of The New York Times
Dream of Italy speaks with the Rome bureau chief about his new assignment and observations of Italian life.
Romeo, Romeo, Perche Stai Qua?
For a taste of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, don't head to London -- head to Rome! Next time you're in Rome's Villa Borghese, don't be surprised to see a little bit of England.A replica of
Britain's 16th-century Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare's plays were performed, now resides in the park.
The Magic of Tuscany’s Terme di Saturnia
As they have for thousands of years, people still come to Italy's oldest town for the water. What was once a rest stop for Etruscans and Romans is now home to a 5-star luxury spa, Hotel Terme di Saturnia.
Experience Authentic Italy with Actividayz
An alternative to tour groups and self-touring: Actividayz offers planned half-day experiences in small groups that will provide a window into real-life Italian culture.