Unique Experiences for Kids in Tuscany and Umbria

This article originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018.  Tuscany: Brunello Wine Tasting Casato Prime Donne Winery, Montalcino (39) 0577 849421 www.cinellicolombini.it Price: Starts at 18€ per person Tasting one of the world’s most famous and refined wines with kids in tow?  This might not seem like a good idea, but at one of the most prestigious wineries in the Brunello …

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Unique Experiences for Kids in Italy: English Language Summer Camp

This article originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Arte al Sole Summer Camps (805) 680-7913 (U.S.) www.artealsole.com Price: Weeklong camps cost 525€; art supplies, a snack and museum entries are included. (Parents should pack a lunch for their children each day.) You’re taking your kids to Italy in part for the paintings and sculpture; why not let them try …

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Great Places in Italy to Stay With Kids

This article originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Italy is one of the easiest places in the world to travel with kids. Families feel welcome as Italians love children. There are many accommodation options that are wonderful with kids; a favorite is agriturismos, or working farms, with self-catering apartments and villas in a resort setting, usually with swimming …

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Italy’s Freshest Travel Apps

This article originally appeared in the February 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018.  Travelers of all ages have recognized the power of apps to make vacations, business trips and life in general on the road easier, faster and more pleasant. There are plenty of booking apps and general travel apps available. We’ve picked our favorite new Italy-centric apps, all …

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Making Marbled Paper in Florence

This article originally appeared in the September 2015 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. I drop spots of rose, yellow, blue and green pigment onto a jelly-like solution. After running assorted combs in different directions to transform lines, dots and arches of paints into a rhythmical swirling pattern, I place a piece of thick paper atop my design. The paints immediately …

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New Casa del Vino in Arezzo

This article originally appeared in the October 2015 issue of Dream of Italy. Who can even begin to taste a small percentage of the divine vintages available to drink in Tuscany? Well, some wineries around Arezzo are making it easier to sample their wares with recent opening of Casa del Vino, a wine tasting center in the main square of …

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Six Tips for a Perfect Italian Honeymoon

There are few more romantic destinations than Italy. That’s why it is the ultimate honeymoon destination. Our recent honeymooners have five tips to help you enjoy the romance and see the sights.

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Enjoying the Writing Life in Italy: Five Writing Retreats

Are you a writer, amateur or professional? Fiction or non-fiction? Visit Italy and improve your technique and make valuable connections. We detail six writing workshops, retreats and festivals that will help you improve your craft.

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Italy’s Best Cooking Schools: Florence and Tuscany

Cook with Tuscan women who have been perfecting their recipes for decades, learn to make gluten-free regional dishes and apprentice under one of the world's greatest butchers - all at these Tuscany cooking schools.

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Italy’s Best Cooking Schools: Programs With Multiple Locations

These companies offer cooking classes and tours in multiple locations throughout Italy - kind of one-stop shops for cooking schools in Italy. A great resource for planning a culinary-focused trip.

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