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New in Sicily: Planeta Estate (May 2018)

This article originally appeared in the May 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the full list of new hotels here. Palermo’sPlaneta Estate expands the Planeta family’s hospitality range, which already includes five wineries around Sicily and a five-star resort at Menfi, La Foresteria. The new hotel is actually the Planeta Palazzo, overlooking Piazza Ignazio Florio, dating from the early 20th century. …

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New in Puglia: Castello di Ugento (May 2018)

This article originally appeared in the May 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the full list of new hotels here. You want something unspoiled, an Italy undiscovered by hordes of tourists. You want something storied and historic. You want something tailored to you and your needs, but you also want the latest in comfort and convenience. Puglia has a new …

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New in Rome: Hotel de Ricci (May 2018)

This article originally appeared in the May 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the full list of new hotels here. The Hotel de Ricci in Rome: Location, location, location. Seated so close to Vatican City you only have to turn a corner to get there, this tiny (only eight suites) gem is surrounded by antique shops and wine bars. Speaking …

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New on Lake Como: Vista Palazzo Lago di Como (May 2018)

This article originally appeared in the May 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the full list of new hotels here. Did you miss this year’s invitation from George and Amal? Never fear. Views of Lake Como are yours, immediately, at Vista Palazzo Lago di Como—look out your suite’s window and you’ll see nothing but sailboats, water and mountains. This Lario …

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New Hotels in Italy: Flashy to Farmhouse Chic (May 2018)

This article originally appeared in the May 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. In the May 2018 issue of Dream of Italy, we featured new hotels from around Italy, ranging from luxurious urban escapes to quaint countryside B&Bs. Here’s the full list: Flashy on Lake Como: Vista Palazzo Lago di Como (Lake Como) Rome + Wine = Perfect Together: Hotel de …

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Rediscovering the Life of Vittoria Colonna (May 2018)

This article originally appeared in the May 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. On the island of Ischia, a castle sits high on the rugged cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples. In 1525, 35-year-old Vittoria Colonna, the Marchesa of Pescara, awaited news of her husband, who was away at war. On one November day, a messenger arrived with the devastating …

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Museum Dedicated to Casanova (April 2018)

This article originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. This month, a new museum opened in Venice, dedicated to its son Giacomo Casanova. While his name might be synonymous with womanizing, the museum founders and staff hope to introduce visitors to a full portrait of a man whose autobiography illuminates La Serenissima in the 18th century—and by …

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Historic Roman Gardens Reopen (April 2018)

This article originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. The Farnese Gardens, on Palatine Hill in Rome, reopened to the public after a 30-year closure and a five-year restoration. The gardens, built in 1550 by Cardinal Alessandro Farnese for the prestigious Farnese family, will be open to the public through October 28 as part of a tour …

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Modern Art Comes to Florence (April 2018)

This article originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Florence is filled with some of the world’s finest Renaissance, Baroque, and medieval art, but until now, the Renaissance city never had a public space to celebrate modern and contemporary art. Art collector Roberto Casamonti changed that with the recent opening the Roberto Casamonti Collection, a new museum, …

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Kamin’s Tips for Florence (April 2018)

This article originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here. On packing: “Bring your prettiest clothes. You want to make la bella figura, after all!” On what to keep in mind: “Gelato has 30% less fat than regular ice cream!” On Florentines: “Florentines are charming, fun and friendly with strangers, although if you …

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