Like most who visit Italy, we enjoy the shopping. But instead of scouting out ceramics, leather and linens, we found ourselves "shopping" in a Tuscan real estate office. That's how our adventure with Pretaccione began in 2000.
An Insider’s Guide to Chianti in Tuscany
Find out where Ron and Ruthellyn Musil, Americans who own a home in Chianti, eat, shop and go when they're living the Italian dream. Looking to rent a villa in one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany? They have the scoop.
So You Want to Be an Expat in Italy?
Here is the much anticipated Dream Interview with Cristina Fassio, founder of Expatsinitaly.com. She answers frequently and not so frequently asked questions about moving to and living in Italy.
Florence Solo: The Highs and Lows of Going Alone
A single woman has a dream to see Florence - here is her story of the ups and downs of traveling alone and some of her best finds in Italy's "city of art."
Sleep Where Keats Died (and Other Historic Properties to Rent)
A guide to staying at one of Rome's best addresses - The Keat-Shelley House next to the Spanish Steps plus other fascinating and historic homes you can rent throughout your stay in Italy.
Tuscany Travel Experts Reveal Favorite Tuscan Hideaways
We asked fellow travel experts to share their favorite places in Tuscany. They include an agriturismo near Lucca, a 13th century villa, a famous estate in the Val d'Orcia and a gem of an authentic restaurant with a modern twist.
Tuscany’s Villa Mangiacane: This Historic Villa Hotel Takes ‘Top Dog’ Honors
No expense has been spared at this new villa hotel overlooking Florence. Mangiacane, the villa (don't let the name fool you!) is a working farm and has ties to some of the most famous men of the Renaissance.
Segway Tours Hit Florence, Rome
Old fashioned walking tour not going to cut it this time around? We have just the thing for unconventional travelers. Cruise through Florence and Rome in style -- on a segway!
Plan Now to Attend Slow Food’s Biannual Extravaganza
Foodies from around the world have been waiting nearly two years for one of the foremost gourmet events in the world Slow Food's Salone del Gusto, (Hall of Taste). This celebration of gastronomic culture, held every other October in Turin, will take place October 26 to 30, 2006 in the Lingotto Fiere. Get all the details on the 2006 Slow Food Festival are available here!
Rome’s Ara Pacis Reopens
Rome's Ara Pacis has finally re-opened after more than ten years. And believe us, it is absolutely not to miss. Get the newest details and reviews with Dream of Italy.