Sweet 16 Places to Stay

This article originally appeared in the December 2018/January 2019 issue of Dream of Italy. See the full Dream of Italy’s: 16th Anniversary Favorites article here. Albergo Diffuso Santo Stefano di Sessanio (Abruzzo) There are few places more beautiful in Italy than Abruzzo’s Gran Sasso National Park. Albergo Diffuso Santo Stefano di Sessanio is located almost entirely within the park and was one of the first of these …

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Sweet 16 Experiences in Italy

This article originally appeared in the December 2018/January 2019 issue of Dream of Italy. See the full Dream of Italy’s: 16th Anniversary Favorites article here. Truffle Hunting (Piedmont) One of the world’s most sought-after delicacies is the divine and expensive white truffle and most would agree the very best come from a corner of Piedmont. One of our favorite Italian experiences is …

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Dream of Italy’s 16th Anniversary Favorites

This article originally appeared in the December 2018/January 2019 issue of Dream of Italy. Join to access the entire issue and 160 others! It is hard to believe that 16 years have flown by since I founded Dream of Italy. Our little publication has covered the boot from top to bottom with more than a thousand pages on every corner of our favorite …

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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 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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Godfather Movie Tour in Sicily (June/July 2017)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Fans of both classic cars and classic movies will love 500 Vintage Tour’s Godfather-themed tour, which takes visitors through the movies’ filming locales while cruising the streets in a vintage Fiat 500. The Godfather Movie Tour combines iconic pop culture, small-town charm, history and vintage cars into a …

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Exploring Palermo Through Street Food (April 2017)

This article appeared in the April 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. If “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” then, man or woman, if you love to travel and learn about a culture through its cuisine, you will be bewitched by Palermo. Once you start exploring the Sicilian city’s markets and thoroughfares, you’ll be romanced immediately …

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Palermo: A Guide to Rosticcerie and Tavole Calde (April 2017)

This article appeared in the April 2017 issue of Dream of Italy as a sidebar to Exploring Palermo Through Street Food. Palermo’s rosticcerie and tavole calde (snack bars of sorts) are another great place to try local specialties. Antica Drogheria Dainotti Via Porta Carini, 45 (39) 340 8703497 Open daily, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. In the Il Capo market, …

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Palermo: A Guide to The Markets (April 2017)

This article appeared in the April 2017 issue of Dream of Italy as a sidebar to Exploring Palermo Through Street Food. Authentic street food is encountered on Palermo’s streets and markets, sold by hawkers from their hand-pushed carts or mobile stalls. You can also find various items at rosticcerie and tavole calde (snack bars) throughout the city. Ballarò The ancient …

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Exploring the Vineyards of Noto Sicily

This article appeared in the October 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018.  For the last 10 years, I’ve enjoyed introducing travelers to the wines of southeastern Sicily. This is the land of origin of the Nero d’Avola vine and it is just steps from Noto, famous for its baroque buildings and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Much like the town, …

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