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.
Let the Italian Flow at Open Cellars Event
One of the highlights of spring for Italian wine lovers is the annual Cantine Aperte (Open Cellars) celebration that takes place the last Sunday in May. Read on to get the details on this years edition.
The Rose Garden Palace Hotel: A Rose in Bloom Just Off Rome’s Via Veneto
Rome's Rose Garden Palace Hotel was one of the best and most surprising finds of a recent visit to the Eternal City. The 4-star property has a location that can't be beat just a block off the famed Via Veneto, in the one of the city s best neighborhoods. Take time to smell the roses in this beautiful Rome hotel.
Salt, Sand, Serenity: A Seaside Spa in Tuscany
People come to this Tuscan spa for the sea, and all of its restorative powers. In fact, the second word in the resorts name talasso -- comes from thalassa, Greek for sea. The private sand beach in front of the hotel has won awards for its purity.
Web Tip for Bargain Travel to Italy
Updated 2019. With the summer travel season upon us, bargains on travel to Italy are few and far between. One place to look is skyauction.com, a fantastic online auction site offering plane tickets (business and coach), tours and hotel packages for Italy. At press time, one auction offered up to eight roundtrip tickets between New York and Bologna, good for …
Golfer’s Dream: A Tuscan Villa Rental with Private 18-Hole Golf Course
If you or someone you love can't bear to leave the links behind for a week in Italy, have no fear, we have a solution - a Tuscany villa with its own private golf course!
Truly Get Away From It All on the Tuscan Island of Giglio
Less than an hour by ferry from the Tuscan coast is the small island of Giglio -- a refreshing retreat for any tired traveler. Ninety percent uninhabited and home to just 1,600 souls, Giglio isn't necessarily Italys most beautiful island but a great place to escape for peaceful swimming, scuba diving and hiking.