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This article originally appeared in the June/July 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. When I dream of Italy, I dream of Francesco’s laughter when his businesslike reserve breaks and he says, “I feel like I’m in an episode of Friends!” Earlier in the day, Francesco told the four of us that he and his wife love this television show and that Joey …

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. While Capri is noted for the crowds of travelers it attracts, one thing you will rarely hear about is how many quiet spots there are on the island. Yes, quiet. If you’re staying in Capri town, visit the Giardini di Augusto, Gardens of Augustus (Via Matteotti, 2; open …

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. If everything ever written about Capri could be put together, one theme would emerge. Dreams. While Rome intrigues, Florence marvels, and Venice enchants, there is something about Capri that lends itself quite naturally to dreaming. For some it is the tantalizingly blue sea and natural beauty of its gardens, …

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 issue of Dream of Italy. Capri is synonymous with fashion and style. At the heart of the island’s design sense is simplicity, comfort and a look that is relaxed and often colorful. In the 1950s, this refreshing sensibility and la dolce vita style appealed to jet set travelers—from movie stars to aristocracy—who came to …

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2020 Issue of Dream of Italy. If there’s one thing about Capri that inspires travel dreams, it’s the island’s tempting sea.  Capri’s rocky beaches make up in dramatic beauty what they lack in comfort. To help, there are beach clubs that offer a variety of options from chairs to loungers, with umbrellas usually costing extra. …